British Civil Servant

Chapter 83: Cabinet secretary concerns

General Eisenhower, who received the telegram from President Truman, was also relieved. He finally had a chance to solve this unruly thorn. Because of General Pershing's relationship, if it was normal, Eisenhower was really right. This subordinate with a lower rank than himself has nothing to do.

From this point of view, General Eisenhower even felt that the refugee crossing the border was not entirely a bad thing. As long as you make sure that what happens next will not involve yourself.

Therefore, Eisenhower agreed with the British definition of this incident as a purely coincidental isolated incident, and had already determined in his heart that this was the truth of the whole incident, and there was no need or need to launch an investigation into this incident.

The dismissal of General Patton is the best result, and everyone is very happy! It must be said that General Eisenhower played a leading role in the politician's side and understood President Truman's thoughts very well.

Before Truman arrived in Europe, General Eisenhower announced a new appointment, dismissing General Patton as the Bavarian state administrator in the name of General Patton's incompetence in domestic affairs.

The post of commander of the U.S. Third Army was retained, but this was only a temporary reservation. When the right opportunity came, Eisenhower would find a way to put Patton in a retirement position, and there was no chance to cause trouble in front of him.

By the time General Patton was dismissed from his post as the chief executive of Bavaria, in this incident caused by refugees crossing the border, all parties competed to participate in the blame game, and finally there was someone who took the blame.

From the perspective of qualifications and reputation, General Patton is a candidate who does his part. Who let him meet General Eisenhower, a direct superior with strong political attributes, and a person who urgently needs to show his face at an important international conference and get rid of the influence of President Roosevelt new president.

The new president's ruthlessness, coupled with the actions of his immediate superiors to clear the suspicion, led to General Patton becoming the culprit.

And General Patton is also the most suitable person, most people can't afford this black cauldron. Even if Alan Wilson was willing to take the initiative to admit his dereliction of duty, the Soviets would only think that it was the insincerity of the United Kingdom and the United States, and they created a temporary worker to perfunctory the Soviet Union, so sometimes it is not a bad thing to have a low status.

Before the great Prime Minister and Honorable Foreign Secretary arrives in Berlin, diplomats are making final preparations for the British Empire to negotiate its own interests.

Cabinet Secretary Edward Bridges was on the sidelines, and Foreign Secretary Alexander Cadogan chaired the meeting, while he gave guidance. Similar meetings are not without references in the past.

At the end of the First World War, the Paris Peace Conference of the United States, Britain and France was similar to the Potsdam Conference that is now about to be held. Listening to Alexander Cadogan and many diplomats discussing the upcoming conference, Edward B. Ridges said slowly, "To find the right position of the British Empire, you can judge the attitudes of the United States and the Soviet Union from the attitudes of the other two parties at the Paris Peace Conference."

"So who is in a similar situation to France now?" Alexander Cadogan turned to look at the waiting diplomats.

"We fought fiercely at home for several years, and the country was severely damaged. Similar to the situation in France is the Soviet Union." Alan Wilson answered this question, paused and said, "We can speculate from the attitude of the French at the Paris Peace Conference in the Soviet Union. Attitude."

"The Paris office said that the Paris newspapers did not report the news of the Potsdam meeting at all these days." Eiffel mentioned this news and said, "A few newspapers have reported it, and they don't seem to be friendly."

"French people, no surprise! There is no French role in this meeting, and they may feel uncomfortable." Alexander Cadogan took the topic back, "It can be considered that the Soviet Union's attitude towards Germany has France's attitude towards Germany is similar, and our attitude is that the tragedy of Germany's comeback after World War I cannot be repeated."

After speaking, Alexander Cadogan turned his attention to Edward Bridges, who did not speak, but nodded, indicating that this was what all the cabinet members meant.

The situation faced by the Potsdam Conference was very similar to the Paris Peace Conference, the difference being that the original France was replaced by the current Soviet Union. Because of the previous experience, both the United States and the United Kingdom are very worried about a repeat of the tragedy. The United States believes that there are serious problems with the solution to the German reparations problem after the First World War.

Although the "Dawes Plan" eased Germany's burden, it ignored the fact that Britain and France also owed a huge debt to the United States.

It is equivalent to the United States paying reparations for Germany to finance compensation to Britain and France, and Britain and France will then use it to pay to the United States. Therefore, the German reparations did not help Europe's recovery in any way, but instead contributed to the political instability in Europe.

The UK and the US share similar views, but from different perspectives. The British view combines economic development and strategic planning. Out of concern about the expansion of the Soviet Union to Western Europe~www.NovelMTL.com~ Like after World War I, the United Kingdom does not want Germany to be overly weakened, so it is imperative to rebuild Germany.

That is to say, Britain is more eager to rebuild Germany than the United States, but now there is no money.

"That is to say, how we treated France at the beginning, how we treat the Soviet Union now." Eiffel felt that he had understood the key.

"In fact, the United States was the role of our British Empire at the beginning. The Soviet Union was in a French environment, but in terms of strength, it may be more suitable for us to make peace with France this time in Paris." Edward Bridges shook his head and pointed to these Diplomat, "In this case, balancing the opinions of the United States and the Soviet Union is a very test of ability. Well, let's break up the meeting first."

The meeting room was empty, and Alexander Cadogan accompanied Edward Bridges to leave, followed closely behind, "Sir Edward, this is the first time these diplomats have faced such an important international conference, and some things are not on their minds. Comprehensiveness is understandable.”

"Of course it's understandable!" Edward Bridges kept walking without turning his head. "Do you think I'm worried about their inexperience? That doesn't matter, I'm worried about our Prime Minister, and I thought it was nothing. It is a simple repetition of the Paris Peace Conference, which blindly persecuted the Soviets regardless of the current domestic situation.”

"What you said just now is that we are more like the French before, referring to the Prime Minister?" Alexander Cadogan was a little surprised, he really hadn't thought of this level.

"Otherwise? You don't think that the Paris Peace Conference is the Prime Minister and the Foreign Secretary, meeting every day from morning to night." Edward Bridges turned back with a very unprofessional look, "It's not us. The diplomats went to talk, but the talks became a chance for politicians to sign."

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