Princess Margaret left Hong Kong. This trip to Hong Kong was praised by the people, and British newspapers also carried a large-scale report.
Her Royal Highness cares about people's livelihood and has promoted 50,000 sets of low-rent housing projects in Hong Kong. In the next five years, the housing problem of 200,000 to 300,000 people in Hong Kong will be solved, demonstrating the royal family's care for the people.
Princess Margaret returned to the palace. When she got off the bus, her sister Princess Elizabeth came to greet her, gave her a strong hug, and said with a smile: "This time you did a great job. You have contributed 50,000 sets of low-rent housing to the royal family. "
"Sister, this is mainly the credit of Viscount Hardy. Viscount Hardy is a responsible entrepreneur. When we talked about this topic when we met, he expressed his willingness to help Hong Kong people solve some practical problems, even if they give up some interests."
Margaret did not forget to praise her lover Hardy.
"Of course this is the credit of Viscount Hardy, but also yours." Princess Elizabeth took her sister's hand and walked in.
"How is this visit, is it still pleasant?"
"It's very pleasant. Through these few visits, I feel more and more that the royal family members should go out more, so as to show the existence of the royal family more." Margaret said.
She said this, in fact, to lay the foundation for the next time out.
......
After Princess Margaret left Hong Kong, Hardy accompanied Han Yezhen and her son Byrne for two days in Hong Kong, and took a special plane to Japan to inspect the business situation here.
The time has come to the middle of 1952.
At this time, the war on the peninsula was still in full swing, and the Global Times sent many reporters to the battlefield to report on the war in great detail.
At this time, the war is still in a state of anxiety.
The development of this war has actually exceeded everyone's expectations, because in many people's minds, the US military has always been synonymous with'powerful and invincible', while the East is extremely poor and backward. However, with the report, countless people have re-understood. That Eastern country.
The impression of the past can be said to be subversive.
This war,
It is also an important war for that Eastern country to gain the respect of the world, coupled with the real-time report of the Global Times, so that people can understand more in detail than in previous lives.
poverty,
But hard.
The braids have been cut off.
Dare to fight the Americans desperately.
What nuclear intimidation,
it does not work.
Hardy did not stay in Japan for too long, so he returned to the United States, because there are more important things waiting for him in the United States.
The new US presidential election is in full swing. Four years have passed. It is impossible for Johnson to continue to be re-elected. The new president has become a matter of most concern to people.
As early as last year,
Eisenhower was introduced.
The capital power behind him includes Rockefeller, Morgan, DuPont, Mellon, California Consortium, Hardy Group, etc.
California is now one of the headquarters of the Republican Party.
Senators of Congress today,
The Republican Party is also in the majority.
As early as a few years ago, Hardy reached an agreement with the Rockefeller family to jointly support the Republican Party’s coming to power. During this time, ABC TV became Eisenhower's propaganda flag bearer, and he was often seen on TV.
Last time,
Hardy supported Johnson to take office and monopolized many benefits. This time, that situation will never happen again. Eisenhower was elected by most interest groups, and he will represent the interests of more people.
Hardy is just one of many supporters.
Even if Eisenhower is elected, it is impossible to take care of him too much, so Hardy made a second-hand preparation.
He communicated with other families and planned to elect Nicosson, who is now a senator, to the position of vice president.
After several years of operation,
Hardy's voice in these families is also getting heavier and heavier. Under the exchange of interests, everyone agreed to this proposal. In this way, Nicholson became a member of Eisenhower's campaign team and will become the Vice President of the United States in the future.
As for Eisenhower’s opponent, Stevenson of the Democratic Party, but for him, people are generally not optimistic.
During Johnson's time, the public felt that the Republican Party should come to power, but Johnson was forced to take over.
This time,
It is impossible to have an accident like Dewey again.
Stevenson was destined to be just an escort.
In addition to Nicorson, Hardy is also preparing to send Mike to Capitol Hill and become a senator. This step is very important to Mike's future.
at the same time,
Hardy's assistant Li Gen also resigned from the post of vice chairman of the Actors Guild, and instead participated in the California congressman campaign.
correct,
MacArthur also participated in this election. He was one of the candidates. He was full of self-confidence. He did not hesitate to spend a lot of money to hire a group of biographical writers to write biographical works for him. Three books were published in just two months.
"The Great MacArthur".
"The Genius Freedom Fighter MacArthur".
"The God-given Hero MacArthur".
As a representative of the "Veteran Immortal", MacArthur still has a group of fans who run around and call for him to canvass for votes.
pity,
Big capital looks down on him.
Because in the eyes of many capitalists, this guy is just a lunatic, a bomb that may explode at any time.
Even in shopping malls, don't do business with people who are unstable, let alone elect the presidential agent.
People are more inclined to the steady Eisenhower.
......
White House.
Hardy came to see President Johnson and had dinner with the President's family in the evening. After dinner, the two took a walk in the back garden.
Talk about this election.
Johnson said: "I am also very optimistic about Eisenhower. He is now supported by many parties. I believe that in the future, he can coordinate various domestic forces so that he can introduce more policies that are conducive to the development of the United States."
"I have been president for a few years, and I am still constrained by the Republican Party. In the past few years, very few policies have been implemented."
Hardy shook his head and said:
"No, in comparison, you have done a lot. The Second World War ended in your hands, and the post-World War II global order was established. These policies have made the United States stronger. I believe it will affect the United States for decades or even hundreds of years. "
Then the two talked about the war on the peninsula.
At last Hardy said what he came from.
"Through my observations for more than a year, the Japanese are very unreliable. Even if they are more docile now, they are just disguising. So don't relax the control of Japan at any time, and don't give them too much rights and freedom."
"The peninsula is still being contested."
"In the Far East, the United States does not really focus much. I have a proposal that Penang and the Dominion of Malacca can become U.S. military allies."
......
Hardy visited Marshall again the next day.
in history,
At this time, Marshall had already stepped down and resigned from the post of Secretary of Defense because of McCarthy's attack. In this world, McCarthy was killed by Hardy, and Marshall is still Secretary of Defense.
correct,
McCarthy is dead,
After struggling in the hospital bed for a few months, he finally died, but no one paid attention to him at that time. The once brilliant Congressman McCarthy, Lord McCarthy, who affected hundreds of thousands of millions of people in the United States, only appeared in some tabloid newspapers after his death. Get a piece of tofu at the corner to report the death.
This time Hardy’s intention is very simple,
Buy more weapons and equip the two dominions of Cayman and Penang, Malacca.
Previously,
The U.S. sells him warships and aircraft, and they have imposed quantity restrictions, and the Hardy Group has reached the maximum limit. Valley
This time Hardy used the name of the dominion.
Dominion,
Having the right to build an army is a good thing for the United States to support a pro-American force.
Hardy approached Johnson, Marshall, and contacted the U.S. Department of Defense in the name of Dominion. He wanted the U.S. government to support himself, a pro-U.S. force.
To put it more simply,
Just send me a batch of weapons, don't ask for money.
I take refuge in you politically.
In fact, even if Hardy did not say that, others would not assign him to other camps. Even if he went to find Stalin now, that guy would not want him. He was born in the American and British camps.
Since it has been fixed in nature,
Then don't do it in vain, Hardy is ready to get more support in the hands of the US government before the next president.
......
Johnson and Marshall sat together and talked about the Dominion of Hardy in Penang.
"In the East, the British power is shrinking sharply. We only have Japan and South Korea. Now the war in South Korea is not over. It is imperative to support power closer to us in the East."
"Japan is unreliable. It is usable, but we must be more prepared. We cannot let them develop too strong. The future of South Korea is unpredictable. Hadi’s site is a good choice. He guards the throat of the eastern sea and can also control the surrounding areas. nation."
"The Dominion of Penang and Malacca can be turned into a strong fortress, a nail that controls the East."
Marshall pondered for a few seconds, and said: "I don't doubt Hardy's tendency, but I am worried that after the dominion's strength is further strengthened, will it give birth to greater ambitions, such as the last Johor incident."
"After Hardy's military strength increases, will he attack other regions, including the entire Malaya, Indonesia, and even other countries in Southeast Asia?"
Johnson took out a cigarette, took a sip, and said: "It's nothing to do with the United States. The stronger he is, the higher the American flag of freedom will fly."
.......
One month later,
The United States and the Dominion of Penang signed a military procurement agreement.
The Dominion of Penang purchases the weapons and equipment of two regular divisions from the United States, including firearms, bullets, artillery, automobiles, armored vehicles, tanks, communication equipment, medical equipment, clothing, tents, military quilts, and so on.
And the price of these materials is cheaper than those that are eliminated for takeaway, and it is a complete set.
As long as there are people, they can be equipped into the army immediately.
The US Army has a regular division of 17,000, and the equipment of the two divisions can equip 34,000. Hardy only plans to acquire 10,000 army. These equipment is enough.
Army equipment is only a small head.
The big head is still behind,
Sold to the Dominion more than 300 various aircraft, from fighter jets to bombers, transport aircraft, and paratrooper equipment.
This air force alone has surpassed many small countries.
Moreover, the price of these planes is entirely the price of cabbage, which is cheaper than the batch of planes that Hardy bought before. It is said that they are almost the same as free delivery.
Although they are all World War II aircraft, they are still advanced in Southeast Asia. Even if they are gradually eliminated after a few years, they can be converted to trainer aircraft.
There are also battleships.
Hardy had already purchased a batch of ships, but he still felt that it was not enough. There are so many bad people in this world, so prepare more weapons.
Hardy bought 8 more warships and 2 submarines in one go. Although the submarines can be sold to Hardy, Hardy wants an aircraft carrier. The United States really doesn't sell it.
At last,
An agreement was also signed with the United States.
The Dominion of Malacca, Penang, became one of the US arms sales member states, allowing the Dominion to purchase advanced American weapons and equipment.
This one is very important.
In other words, as long as he has money, Hardy can purchase advanced weapons and equipment from American weapons manufacturers.
some people,
Even if you have money, you can't buy good things. People restrict you.
In the future, Hardy can buy not only from the United States, but also from Europe. Don't say anything made in all nations, let's talk about becoming stronger.
At the very least, we must have the right to speak in a region.
However, Hardy is very dissatisfied with the rifles currently used in the United States. After returning to Penang, he plans to set up a rifle processing factory to imitate the AK47.
This thing is not difficult to imitate, and it can be made in workshops in some villages in later generations. Hardy has a finished gun in his hand. You can just find a technician to measure it. AK47 uses a large number of stamping parts, low cost, simple structure, reliable performance, and cost-effective. High, more adaptable to the complex and hostile environment of Southeast Asia, American guns are too delicate, and the Vietnam War in later generations will be the touchstone.
In the future, the main equipment of the Dominion Army will be replaced by the AK47.
Will the Soviet Union demand patent fees with itself?
Haha, as long as you don't send soldiers to beat yourself, it won't be a big problem.
......
More than two months passed in a flash.
And in the British palace,
But something big happened.
In the past few days, Princess Margaret has become less energetic, lazy and lethargic. In the past, Margaret used to be bed-ridden, and people didn't care too much.
But during this time,
As long as Marguerite smokes, she will vomit. She used to like tobacco, but now she feels sick when she smells tobacco.
During this time,
Even Princess Elizabeth, these days have found that her younger sister always looks sluggish, which is different from her sister who is always full of energy and playing crazy everywhere.
this day,
The court lady serving Princess Margaret came to Princess Elizabeth's office and carefully reported: "Princess, there is something to report to you."
"What's up?"
"Princess Margaret, it has been two months since the coming of the moon. During this time, Princess Margaret became lethargic, lacking energy, and would vomit when smelling a peculiar smell, so I doubt..." The female officer did not. Dare to continue.
Princess Elizabeth was taken aback. She is now the mother of two children. The eldest son Charles and daughter Anne have been born Naturally understand what the symptoms of pregnancy are. This situation in Margaret is very similar to pregnancy. .
But the crux of the problem is,
Margaret is not married now, she is pregnant now, if it is known to the outside world, it would be a scandal of the royal family.
Elizabeth immediately said to the female officer seriously: "Have you ever told anyone about this matter?"
"No, I found that something was not right. I will be the first to report to you. I am responsible for the daily life of the princess, so no one knows the situation of the princess." The female officer said quickly.
It's normal for the royal family to have some dirty things. These female officials and guards have undergone strict training. The royal family's situation is absolutely not allowed to be disclosed to the outside.
"Well, you go back and continue to take care of Margaret."
The female officer said goodbye.
Princess Elizabeth frowned and thought, if Margaret is really pregnant, who is that man?
this matter,
She must tell the father and the queen.
Princess Elizabeth came to the dormitory where George VI and the Queen lived. At this time, George VI was already very ill. He was supported by medicine every day, and could only eat some simple liquid food every day, and was pushed out to sun for two hours.
Everyone knows that the former emperor's majesty has been dead soon.
After seeing her father and mother, Princess Elizabeth asked all the other servants to leave, and then calmly told them about Margaret.
For those who have gone through countless winds and waves, although the news surprised both of them, they both behaved very calmly.
"Is the news certain?" Queen Elizabeth asked.
Yes,
Princess Elizabeth's mother is also called Elizabeth.
"In order to avoid information leakage, I haven't found a doctor for confirmation. It's not enough according to the situation described by the female officer. It should be like this."
"Who did it?"
"I don't know yet!"