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Chapter 991: The End of the British Empire (First update, please subscribe)
July, the height of summer in London, is the most pleasant time of the year. The sky is clear and the sun shines on the ancient streets, covering the city with a golden glow.

On the morning of Sunday, July 7, London's parks were as lively as usual, with people strolling leisurely or sitting on the grass enjoying a picnic.

During this season, picnics and outings have become a daily routine. Men may fish by the river, while women play with their children in the park. Such weekends seem to be no different from any other weekend, full of the comfort and harmony of life.

Johnson walked alone in the streets of the city, his steps light and casual, as if he was looking for something. When he stepped into the park and sat on a bench, an abandoned newspaper caught his attention. In the newspaper, the speech of Egyptian President Nasser was vividly written. Those words about colonialism, free choice and the abolition of unequal treaties exploded in his heart like a heavy bomb.

"...Colonialism has always been the source of instability in the world and must be eradicated...Every country has the right to freely choose its political and economic system...Every country has the right to abolish all unequal treaties signed with colonial countries!"

After reading these words, Johnson felt an indescribable emotion surge in his heart.

Although many people in this world will be excited and excited by his words, in fact, politicians all know that everything he says is just empty talk.

He slowly stood up, left the park and walked into the busy street.

This news is no longer new. It swept the world like a storm yesterday. As the largest shareholder of the Suez Canal, Britain was naturally shocked by this sudden news. However, in addition to being shocked, people are watching Britain and waiting for their response.

However, not everyone was immersed in this tension and anxiety. People in the park were still enjoying the summer sunshine and delicious food, as if the major events in the world had nothing to do with them. Their faces were filled with happy smiles, which formed a sharp contrast with the heaviness in Johnson's heart.

Johnson's thoughts drifted back to before the war. At that time, when the German army crossed the Polish border, people in the park gathered together and shouted loudly to defend their allies and defend the glory of the British Empire. Their shouts were like thunder and moved the hearts of men, women and children. However, only a dozen years have passed, and few people pay attention to it now. Even now, when British interests are damaged, few people care.

The glory of the empire seems to have been forgotten in the corner of history, replaced by the pursuit and enjoyment of a better life.

This is Britain now!
Johnson shook his head helplessly, his heart full of emotion. He understood that times are changing and people's concepts are changing. However, only in the hearts of the older generation, those former glory and beliefs are hard to give up.

He stood on the side of the road, gazing at Downing Street in the distance, the center of power and where big events were about to take place.

Reporters had already gathered there, looking at the iconic black door with anticipation.

Johnson knew that a storm was brewing there that would change the world.

He lit a cigarette and took a deep breath. The smoke spread in the air, bringing him a sense of peace. In the distance, the newspaper vendor's voice once again reached his ears:

“Look at the speech Mr. Eden made – Nasser is declaring war on the British Empire!”

……British Empire.

This word echoed in Johnson's ears. He sneered, but his heart was filled with helplessness. In this era, there are still people who would mention this word.

However, he soon felt relieved. He understood that people used this word because it once represented a kind of glory and belief. Even though it has become a part of history, its status in people's hearts will never change. When facing a crisis, people will always think of that word.

British Empire!

This word belongs to history and has long been buried. But in special times, people always pick it up.

It seems to always give people some strength, as if those who are enjoying their holidays and sunshine still care about the British Empire.

Johnson took a deep puff of his cigarette, bringing his thoughts back to reality. After finishing his cigarette in two or three puffs, he threw the cigarette butt on the ground, stomped it out with his foot, and walked towards the Prime Minister's office. Soon, he walked into the office under the gaze of everyone.

Johnson, who has worked in the Prime Minister's Office for ten years, is a senior secretary in the office. He has worked for Churchill, Attlee and others, and now he works for Eden.

Prime Ministers change, but civil servants do not.

He asked as he entered the office.

"The Prime Minister is still in the office?"

"Yes, they have been discussing it."

What were they discussing? Of course, they were discussing how to deal with this emergency.

"Johnson, what decision do you think the Prime Minister will make?"

Faced with the question from his colleagues, Johnson thought for a moment and said.

"The British Empire...will never remain silent!"

Almost at the same time, in the office upstairs, Eden spoke to his cabinet colleagues.

"Well, gentlemen, we have to decide - let Nasser take our canal, or defend British interests!"

As Prime Minister, Eden was more helpless in his heart while asking the question. Although he had anticipated this incident before it happened, he never thought that Nasser would really do that - forcibly taking back the Suez Canal.

This was a clear violation of the agreement they had previously reached with them.

"Mr. Prime Minister, we all know how important the Suez Canal is to Britain. If we allow them to take the canal, we will have to give up all our interests east of Suez. By then, we will even lose all our East African colonies..."

After Lloyd finished speaking, Colonial Secretary John Hale emphasized.

"Mr. Prime Minister, our colonies in East Africa have basically achieved a balance of payments. Maintaining the East African colonies is extremely important to the British economy. Thanks to Nanyang's investment, the colony has become increasingly prosperous."

As the Colonial Secretary, John has witnessed the changes in the East African colonies in the past few years. In the past, those colonies were just a waste of money, but now? With the help of Nanyang Capital, many places, including Kenya, have become dairy cows! Dairy cows that can benefit the British mainland!
For this reason, John was very clear about the significance of the Suez Canal to Britain.

"So, we must take back the Suez Canal!"

John's suggestion made Aiden think for a while, and he already had the answer in his mind. After all, they had planned everything before this, and Nanyang... had already joined in!

"But we also have to consider the international response,"

Suede said on the side.

"I think we need to make some diplomatic efforts first, at least to convince the outside world that we have tried this, and then consider the next step."

Suede's reminder made Aiden think for a moment and then said.

"Okay, let's coordinate with the French first. They must be waiting for our statement as well."

Soon, the meeting ended, and just like before - Britain would never compromise. When the press officer announced the decision,
As Prime Minister, Eden stood by the window and stared out. He knew that no matter what would happen in the future, he would face it firmly, because he was a member of the British Empire, and his heart would always burn with the persistent pursuit of glory and faith.

As the Prime Minister of the British Empire, he must defend the British Empire. This is his duty, no matter whether outsiders can understand it or not.

Just like Churchill did in the past, they always try their best to safeguard the interests of the British Empire. Although in front of the Labour Party, they only safeguard the British Empire, but they often ignore the British people.

But those young politicians will never know that the British Empire and the British people are an integral whole. When you sacrifice the interests of the British Empire, you also sacrifice the interests of the British people.

In fact, this is also the saddest thing about politicians...what they are committed to maintaining is precisely what the people cannot understand.

But on the contrary, when the Labour Party told them, I give you bread, I give you housing, I give you medical care, the people chose them.

Those people will never understand all this, where all this they have obtained comes from? Instead, they will deny many things with a condescending attitude.

Just like they accuse the Conservatives now, they accuse the Conservatives of being backward and backward, but they ignore the fact that everything they have comes from... a decadent and old-fashioned blessing - the British Empire.

(End of this chapter)