Chapter 172 Childhood Iron Maiden

"But having said that, how is your graduation thesis preparation? I don't know much about Oriental College, and you know that I'm from Cambridge University!" Henry asked with an uncertain expression, tilting his head, "Is that right? Just like a seminary? Or similar to our classic literature?"

"Oriental studies is a very broad concept, including but not limited to China, India and Arabia, and various other religions and civilizations. Most of the students study India and Arabia, and my subjects are relatively scarce. It is Far East China. range, but it doesn’t mean I don’t know about British India and Arabia.” Alan Wilson also changed into a solemn look, and said slowly after drinking a glass.

"In fact, the Slavs can be considered as the East. Speaking of this, I would like to ask Russia or the Soviet Union, are they considered Europeans?"

Alan Wilson has long wanted to ask this question, what do these countries in Western Europe think of the Soviet Union? Is it Europe or is it not Europe?

"This really caught me!" Henry pondered with embarrassment on his face. "Of course, the specific situation needs to be analyzed in detail. During the First World War, Imperial Russia was of course a part of the great Western civilization. The French-Russian alliance on the ground The attack on Germany took up most of the pressure. Among the most widely circulated goddess posters, the goddess representing Imperial Russia is in the center. But now, the situation is different. The Soviet Union represents the other side. Discussions in Whitehall Among them, I think it is more appropriate to regard the Soviet Union as a civilization other than Europe!"

Just when Allen Wilson was about to nod to express his understanding, Henry added, "However, there are also many objections. Of course, the Soviet Union is part of Europe, but it belongs to another part. In essence, this confrontation is still The internal struggle in the civilized world should not regard the Soviet Union as Persia or Turkey, but only the part of the world led by the Soviet Union, including some backward nations."

"Can I understand that depending on the specific situation, the former adopts a realistic attitude. The weak are not considered Europe, and the strong are considered Europe. The latter group believes that the Soviet Union is a part of Europe no matter what, but a rebellious part?"

When Alan Wilson said this, Henry nodded after thinking for a while, "Actually, there is nothing wrong with such a generalization?"

"Okay!" Alan Wilson paused, deciding to end the broad topic of Schrödinger's Russia.

The distinction between cultural concepts is such a fucking thing. It’s not like science has a clear answer, right is right or wrong is wrong. Cultural concepts depend largely on whose voice is louder.

Therefore, when the hard indicators are not up to standard, many countries like to emphasize the concept of culture. Even India in the 21st century claims to be a cultural power, and it is nonsense to say that the religion it was born has influenced the world for thousands of years.

After all,

Culture does not have an indicator recognized by everyone to divide it, and it can ignore objective laws and brag about itself. From this perspective, Armenia is a cultural powerhouse, and Armenia is the first Christian country in the world.

But for the current Alan Wilson, this is an advantage, and it is easy to fish in troubled waters with the brand of Orientalism.

Although he criticized Oxford University, a part, and a small group of lecturers, if Alan Wilson was in the other party's position, he would probably choose to go through the process.

Finally, when the relationship between Alan Wilson and his colleagues in Whitehall was warming up day by day, the Oriental College asked Alan Wilson to prepare a speech for his graduation speech on November 3rd. This was because Alan Wilson was already in the Reasons for working in Whitehall.

Although being an underachiever is particularly annoying, it's just a process, not a big mistake.

On the contrary, because Alan Wilson already has work experience in Whitehall, Oriental Academy has shown amazing flexibility in this matter, giving Alan Wilson a very good stage to play.

"I'm really sorry for Brzezinski. Your class jump may be a little more difficult because of my appearance." Alan Wilson held the prepared paper and apologized to Brzezinski who had not yet emerged.

This extremely anti-Soviet keyboard warrior, oh! Geographical masters, you may have to study harder and improve your professionalism so that you can eat and drink in the United States, otherwise you may be in a difficult situation.

Alan Wilson is actually very suspicious of this so-called master. First of all, this person was born in Poland and belongs to a high class in Poland. It is no wonder that he has a good impression of the influence of the Soviet Union on Poland after the war.

With the idea of ​​​​hating the Soviet Union, and constantly making suggestions for the United States, there is nothing special about it except political correctness worth mentioning.

The final collapse of the Soviet Union made Brzezinski a success. As far as he knows, almost 80% of Brzezinski’s predictions for another country with the same system did not come true.

Why is it that the level of analysis is completely different from before when it is changed to another country? Is this master too Schrödinger?

In fact, what he is quite funny is that he proposed democratization and economic development together, which means that the prerequisite for economic development must be democratization. This is actually not surprising. In his era, this view was politically correct, but People who are called masters of strategy, like others, seem to be unworthy of the title of masters of strategy.

It is nothing more than a convert who shows more loyalty in order to integrate into the United States.

Feeling the importance attached to him by the Oriental College, Alan Wilson will definitely reciprocate and mobilize a group of Whitehall colleagues to give his graduation thesis speech, which will cost him a lot of personnel expenses.

But for the sake of future progress, all this is worthwhile, and all the invited colleagues expressed their willingness to attend.

There is no foolproof secret in the world, let alone no one wants to keep it secret, at least Alan Wilson does not.

This graduation ceremony has not yet started, but it has already attracted the attention of a small number of people, especially those who are interested in politics like Alan Wilson and think about progress all the time.

"Margaret, have you heard? At the graduation ceremony of Oriental College, a large number of civil servants from Whitehall will be present." On the grass field inside Somerville College, a girl said courteously next to another girl, " I know you must be interested in this matter, when the time comes, shall we go and have a look together?"

"Oh?" Margaret raised her collagen-filled face slightly, and her eyes suddenly became bright, as if she was really attracted by the news. "When is the day? I must go and see it then."

"I'll go with you and see if those people in Whitehall look old and ugly as people say." The girl who spoke also nodded and said, "Maybe our parents lied to us, and maybe there are young and ugly people inside." Capable elite."

"It's not about men, we need to understand the current political elite in London!" Margaret corrected with a sullen face, "Although we are girls, we must also think about the country and let politics seep into our blood, so that we can be better. Good to influence the country in the future, I am the Conservative Chairman of Somerville College."

"I see, you are a girl no less than a man, what a pity you have such a pretty face. If I had your face, there would be many boys who want to be intimate with me." The girl sighed, "When the time comes we Let's go together, save what you say at that time, it will not end well, I heard that civil servants are neutral to political parties, don't insist on your own opinions."

"Of course!" Margaret said with a somewhat proud expression, "Let me see what the level of officials in Whitehall is."

"It's as if you are the prime minister, giggling!" The girl laughed teasingly when she heard what her friend said.

"Who said it's not possible?" Margaret asked in disbelief when she heard this.

Margaret Hilda Roberts, Conservative Chairperson at Somerville College, whose father, Alfred Roberts, ran a grocer in the local town, was keen on local politics.

Margaret's mother was Patrice Roberts, her maiden name was Stephenson; in addition, she also had a younger sister named Mauriel, and the family was devout Methodists.

Influenced by his father when he was a child, he had a certain understanding of the views and positions of conservatives and had a strong interest in politics.

In order to be able to continue her studies at Oxford University, she spent a year studying Latin, which she usually studies for four years. Her father single-handedly raised her as a strict Methodist.

After hearing the news from her friend, Margaret immediately made up her mind that she must go to the Oriental Academy that day to see what the officials working in the political center of the British Empire were like.

If she can know the thoughts of these civil servants, it will be of great benefit to her future development.

As for the current Alan Wilson, he is still running wildly on the road of defeating Brzezinski and stepping on 10,000 feet.

He was going to ask some colleagues to go to the Oriental Academy to make a big scene, but he only thought of this level. He never thought that there are other people who want to improve, and they also want to get a share after hearing the news.

Alan Wilson wouldn't be happy if he knew, because the person who wants to improve too much and the other person who wants to improve too much usually don't have much in common.

On November 3, the sky in London can be regarded as clear if the cause of smog is not considered. The temperature of around ten degrees is not so unbearable. Although it is not as warm and pleasant as British India, the sense of happiness is comparable. Compared with Northern Europe and Eastern Europe, London citizens have no reason to complain.

On the street outside the Oriental Academy, there were many cars parked. It was a little different from usual, and it looked very lively.

Due to the delay of the war, it is not that there have been delayed graduation ceremonies during the period after the station, but today is obviously a bit unusual, and the entire Oriental Academy is in a warm atmosphere.