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Chapter 682 This is not just a victory for Nanyang (fourth update, please subscribe)

One stone hits a thousand waves!

The news of the success of Nanyang's "Good Night Project" is destined to arouse strong repercussions around the world.

After all, after Nagasaki and Hiroshima, the atomic bomb has become the most beautiful weapon in the history of weapons.

It is not just a weapon, but more of a symbol of national strength!
In the world of 1950, only the United States and Russia had atomic bombs in the world, and the latter had only just possessed them.

Who will be the third country to possess an atomic bomb?
Nine times out of ten it’s the UK.

In the eyes of many people, even after being weakened by World War II, a skinny camel is bigger than a horse. Although the British Empire has not conquered the "Emperor", it is still the third Blue Star no matter what, and it must be him no matter what.

But it backfired - because of the huge expenditure on developing the atomic bomb, the Attlee government suspended the development plan of the atomic bomb and various new weapons two years ago. It can be said that in destroying the British Empire, the Attlee government The things they do are definitely no less than those of the Americans and Russians.

And now the news of the successful Nanyang atomic bomb test has spread throughout the world in just one day.

It has also attracted the attention of Western European countries. This attention is complicated. Although Nanyang's rapid economic development in the past few years has long attracted the attention of Western European countries, everything is different now.

In the past, the Americans had the atomic bomb and it didn't matter to them.

It has to be said that Attlee made the right bet - the British, who have been eating potatoes for several years, do not need any narrative about a great country, nor do they need the glory of a great country. They only need bread, housing and jobs.

Moreover, the British feel that their excessive concessions on many issues have affected Britain's international image. After all, whether they are rich or poor, they have all basked in the glory of the British Empire.

Even the atomic bomb... Nanyang has been developed, but what about the British?
The British were angry, more annoyed - what happened to the British Empire?
Attlee is very depressed!

After the successful test of the Nanyang atomic bomb, whether it was European politicians or military personnel, they were discussing this topic with a complicated mentality.

They are the third country in the world to possess atomic bombs after the United States and Russia!

In addition to people's livelihood issues, there is also the attitude towards the international situation. Before World War II, Britain was still a prestigious British Empire with a large number of colonies around the world. However, after World War II, Britain's national power suffered serious weakening. Churchill advocated maintaining Britain's status and would not hesitate to break out a war for this purpose. For example, Churchill insisted on opposing Indian independence. On the contrary, Attlee believed that the situation was over and that we should carry out strategic contraction and protect domestic problems first.

However, as the co-owner of the British Commonwealth, after learning that their atomic bomb was tested in Nanyang, the British mentality was extremely simple and complicated.

So, Attlee wins!
In order to fulfill his promise, the mighty Royal Navy fleet was disbanded, the Army was reduced to its lowest point in history, and at the same time, India became independent. Where did the money saved go?
Well, to improve people's livelihood, for example, more than 1,000 houses were built with 100 million pounds. For example, the UK has not abolished the rationing system until now.

"When did Britain become like this?"

Of course it's the UK, after all, theoretically, Nanyang is a member of the Commonwealth.

But now, when Nanyang possesses atomic bombs, the British cannot accept it.

Thanks to a series of strategic contraction policies, the lives of the British have improved somewhat. For example, the monthly meat ration has increased a little and there is a little more milk, but the rationing system has not been abolished.

Later, the Russians had atomic bombs, but they still didn't care.

The atomic bomb of Nanyang!

Is this still the fucking British Empire they remember?
More than half of the mighty fleet decades ago has now become scrap metal. As for the crown of the British Empire, it is gone. India has long been independent.

And now in the British Empire, no, after the independence of India, there is no British Empire anymore.

As the British Prime Minister, he was very clear about the reason why he won the election - he came to power by playing the people's livelihood card. At that time, due to the serious impact of the war, the quality of life of the British people was very low, and many people even began to eat crow meat. This was unimaginable before World War II. Although Britain was consistent in its attitude against Germany, the British needed bread after all. Their country's army won battles every day, but they gnawed potatoes every day. I definitely didn't like this kind of life. . Compared with Churchill, Attlee advocated increasing welfare spending and making every effort to restore people's livelihood.

Now the atomic bomb!

And who is the most complicated?

But now, where has the glory of the British Empire gone?
India is independent!
Not even an atomic bomb!

Before the public opinion circle was ignited, Fatty Qiu, who had already expressed his intention to participate in next year's general election, was already holding a cigar in his mouth and loudly accusing.

"In the hands of that guy Attlee, the Royal Navy was reduced to a state of vulnerability, and military plans such as the atomic bomb were suspended indefinitely..."

In Fatty Qiu's words, Attlee was simply incapable of doing anything, an incompetent person who deprived the country of being number one, and even came close to accusing him of being a "Russian spy" who came to destroy the British Empire. Faced with the accusation from Fatty Qiu, Attlee, as the British Prime Minister, was very depressed!
However, no matter how depressed you are, there are always problems that need to be faced.

"First of all, we must respond to the doubts from the outside world... Why did we not have any intelligence before that Nanyang was developing an atomic bomb?"

In fact, Attlee knew very well that the biggest question from the outside world was-why Britain did not have an atomic bomb!

But how could he answer?
Let’s solve one problem first and then talk about it!

Foreign Secretary Bevin listened to the Prime Minister's inquiry and answered directly.

"Prime Minister, this is because they have always claimed that they want to "peacefully use atomic energy", and they have always announced their research and development results. It seems that they have always been committed to atomic power generation..."

It’s not that Daying is too incompetent, but that Nanyang is too cunning!
Bevin was helpless. When he received the report from Dunning, Assistant Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, late at night, he was stunned for almost half an hour. Almost subconsciously, Bevin realized that this matter would bring consequences to the Labor Party. Heavy damage.

"Who would have known that they actually conducted an atomic bomb test without outsiders noticing, and even the test was conducted in the name of a military exercise."

After raising this issue, Bevin said.

"But Prime Minister, this issue is no longer important. What is important is that because of the atomic bomb in Nanyang, everyone in the UK is questioning the leadership of the Labor Party. We must prove to the people that the Labor Party is trustworthy."

After a pause, Bevin said.

"Prime Minister, maybe the British Empire no longer exists, but the glory of the empire still exists in the hearts of the world. This time the atomic bomb in Nanyang has seriously damaged the self-esteem of the British!"

Yes, the fragile self-esteem of the British has been hurt again!
How could Attlee not know?

Even his own self-esteem was hurt, let alone ordinary British people!
After learning the news, Attlee immediately summoned military representatives. He asked about the "Alloy Tube Project" that was aborted. Of course, more importantly, how long it would take to create an atomic bomb after restarting it.

If an atomic bomb could be produced within a few months, Attlee would not even mind conducting an atomic bomb test in the North Sea, as long as the whole of Britain heard the loud noise.

The military's answer chilled Attlee's heart. Although Britain participated in the "Manhattan Project", when the "Alloy Tube Project" was launched in the UK after the war, it was subject to a purposeful information blockade by the United States. Scientists have only mastered part of the technology and further research is needed.

Even the fastest one takes a year to a year and a half.

In fact, the military's answer was accurate. On the day Churchill came back next year, he signed a contract to restart a number of military projects including the "Alloy Tube Project." A year and a half later, Britain tested its first atomic bomb.

"So, we have to make a proper announcement..."

After thinking about it, Attlee said.

"I think we can issue a congratulatory announcement in the name of the Commonwealth to congratulate the successful atomic bomb test in Nanyang. The Commonwealth has also joined the atomic bomb club after the United States and Russia!"

Attlee's words made Bevin dumbfounded - can this be done?

It can indeed be manipulated like this. After all, Nanyang... is a member of the Commonwealth. At least part of it is. Since it is the Commonwealth, then what you have belongs to the British. The Commonwealth has the atomic bomb, so there is nothing wrong with it!
When it comes to treating funerals as happy events, Attlee is definitely an expert, just like when India became independent, he cheered to reporters in Downing Street that "Britain has completed its historical mission and granted freedom to Indians."

Now it's just a repeat of the same old tricks.

"This...is not impossible,"

Although Bevin has been manipulated to the point of losing his skills, at this time, he must stand firmly by the Prime Minister's side. After all, this is a time for everyone to overcome difficulties together.

"Yes, it is indeed possible. This is not the atomic bomb of Nanyang, but the atomic bomb of the Commonwealth. This is not the success of Nanyang, but the success of the entire Commonwealth!"

Well, it sounds much better when you say it. Now that you say it, you should feel comfortable!
"But you have to think of your words well and don't let others find fault. This is not the success of Nanyang, but the success of the entire Commonwealth! Well, this sentence is very good."

Bevin said, listening to the Prime Minister's approval.

"But Mr. Prime Minister, this is just a temporary solution, and we will eventually face the problem. Unless we can create an atomic bomb immediately, those people who feel that their self-esteem has been hurt will never choose us! They will think that it is us Destroyed the British Empire.”

(End of this chapter)