British civil servant

When the representatives of the Spanish conference spoke, their attitude was much more modest. Regarding the ambiguous relationship between General Franco and Germany and Italy during the war, although the British and French representatives did not mention it at the meeting, the Spanish representatives knew it well. It just didn't happen.

On the contrary, Britain and France just feel that there is no need for an outbreak now, so the Spanish representative first expressed his favor to Britain and France. Spain is indeed walking on thin ice now. Let alone the attitudes of Britain and France, the United States has the intention to kill Spain.

And the United States' opponent, the Soviet Union, is just like the United States, wishing to eat Spain.

Spain almost joined the Axis powers in World War II.In order to win over Spain, the United States satisfied Spain's appetite and gave Spain huge aid in exchange for Spain's neutrality.

But after World War II, the United States naturally couldn't swallow this bad breath, and wanted to settle accounts with Spain after the fall, and prepared to clean up Spain.

There is also a personal reason. The Spanish Catholics are not only hostile to the Republicans, but also hostile to the Protestants. This makes the Protestant-dominated United States, especially President Truman, very angry.

As for the Soviet Union, Spain sent tens of thousands of volunteers to form the Blue Division during the war. Spanish soldiers wore German uniforms and followed the German army to invade the Soviet Union.The blue divisions are all elites selected from the Spanish army. They are all veterans with rich combat experience, and they have blood feuds with the Soviet Union.

The reason why Spain participated in the Brussels Conference this time was strongly promoted by the United Kingdom. France is still closing its border with Spain. In the history of the Marshall Plan, Spain was not among the aid countries in Europe. Similarly, when Spain joined the United Nations, it once caused fierce opposition from the Soviet Union.

If it weren't for this Brussels meeting to convene the few remaining colonial countries in Europe, Britain would not have a good face towards Spain.

Franco is simply Cardo's predecessor. In [-], he made Britain, the United States, the Soviet Union and France unhappy at the same time, and even retreated completely, preserving Spain's interests.

After the representatives of various countries expounded their opinions on the protection of the interests of the colonies, the time has come to the afternoon.

On the afternoon of September [-]th, the talks on European economic reconstruction at the Brussels Conference appeared in Belgian newspapers, and soon caused reprints from participating countries.

In the eyes of the citizens of the meeting countries, this is the meeting of Britain, France, Belgium, Holland, Portugal and Spain to discuss post-war reconstruction and economic recovery.

However, the representatives of various countries at the meeting were talking about the colonies throughout the article, which involved post-war reconstruction and economic recovery. On the first day of the meeting, they were limited to the British Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin. At the beginning of the meeting time speech.

On the first day of the meeting, the countries at the meeting had a certain understanding of each other's attitudes. After the end, Allen Wilson left immediately and reported to Alexander Cadogan. The two reported the meeting to the cabinet secretary Edward Bridges, and Clearly answered many questions.

"We just got a piece of news that the Soviet Union announced the start of post-war reconstruction." Edward Bridges said slowly, "It seems that we both have the same goal, to restore the wounds of the war first."

After saying such a sentence for no reason, Edward Bridges said again, "The Prime Minister has already said that he is very interested in the military operations of the Netherlands."

Chapter 151 Try Divide and Conquer

very interested?What kind of interest do you have?Alan Wilson thought so in his heart. In the Dutch-Indian War in history, Britain participated in the war. It seems that this decision has not been affected, and the British army still has to participate in the war.

Sure enough, Edward Bridges said directly, "The Dutch East Indies and British Malaya are adjacent. Once a wave of independence breaks out, it will definitely have an impact on the stability of the British colonies. Therefore, the decision of the cabinet is that the Dutch army does not Before arriving, land on Java first, hold the situation until the arrival of the Dutch army, just like Vietnam waited for the arrival of the French army."

Alan Wilson sighed, what is the colonial empire Big Brother, at this time the British Empire is just that.It seems that during the time period of [-], Britain still tried its best to hold these colonial empires.

It was only later that the contraction turned into a step-by-step contraction. When Wilson came to power as prime minister, he almost lost the colony. Considering that the independence of the Dutch East Indies may have an impact on Malaya, the UK decided to help the main force first. The Netherlands, which has not yet arrived, takes the lead.

Helping France to stabilize Vietnam and the Netherlands to stabilize Indonesia, Alan Wilson recalled history, as if the British Empire had not been so sincere in hundreds of years.

After the war, it was not that Britain did not realize the danger of being out of the game, nor did it fail to make efforts, but because the British Empire was the colonial empire with the largest plate, it was inevitable that it would not be decisive enough to look forward and backward when shrinking.

Sometimes there is only one opportunity, and if you miss it, there will be no more. Although Europe has been severely damaged after two world wars, and the United States and the Soviet Union are watching, it is still untouchable for the vast third world. It depends on whether you can consciously make a choice.

When Allen Wilson thought this way, Edward Bridges continued to narrate, "The cabinet has also decided on one thing, the Italian Somalia under trusteeship will be independent within one year, and we need to discuss this matter with France. After all, part of Somalia is still in the hands of the French, and we need to obtain the understanding of the French."

During World War II, Italy invaded British Somaliland and Abyssinia and merged it with Italian Somaliland and Eritrea, which was also an Italian colony, to form Italian East Africa.

After the end of World War II, the original Italian Somaliland was decided to be temporarily handed over to the British trusteeship.

Now Italian Somalia is in the hands of the United Kingdom. As for the part belonging to France, it is actually a place called Djibouti.

The first is luck. Djibouti is located in the Horn of Africa, on the west coast of the Gulf of Aden, with an area of ​​only [-] square kilometers. From a geographical point of view, Djibouti happens to be at the node connecting the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, choking the access to the international strategic Suez Canal. south end.Most passing ships stop in Djibouti for resupply.

"Independence? Is it too hasty? The local resistance is incomparable to our strength." Alexander Cadogan said anxiously, "There is absolutely no need to do this."

"It is the independence of Italian Somalia, not the independence of British Somalia in our hands. In this way, the Somali Peninsula can be divided along the way. When British Somalia becomes independent, it will naturally become two countries."

Edward Bridges corrected without haste, and clarified the cabinet's position on the whole of Somalia, not to make the whole of Somalia independent, but to let the former Italian part of Somalia become an independent country first.

"Dear Cabinet Secretary, I must say that the decisions made at the Cabinet meeting are very far-sighted. We can say without hesitation that once Greater Somalia becomes independent so soon, some unrealistic ideas may arise, just like the current Such dangerous thinking, like that of a group of native elites in British India, should be curbed."

When Alan Wilson heard it, he immediately gave a chanting rainbow fart, thinking that this move was very far-sighted, and at the same time expressed that he had a little trivial opinion on the Somalia issue.

"Look, our energetic Allen also has opinions on this matter." Reaching out for a glass of whiskey, Edward Bridges nodded with a chuckle, "It's about the partition of Somalia and letting the Italian Somalia independent opinion."

"Including, but not limited to, the Somalia issue." Alan Wilson took over the cabinet secretary's wine glass flattered, but he didn't expect to have his own. The empire is a big burden. We can make Italian Somalia independent first. In this process, of course, the local British civil servants must get the share that belongs to the British Empire. Now the country needs capital injection. I believe the local tribal chiefs , is the very reason to use some insignificant metals to buy the dominion of a place."

"Very good." Edward Bridges nodded gratified, "The partition plan was recently inspired by the materials I saw on Ali Jinnah and Nehru from British India. It seems that I There was no decision... oh, wrong advice."

"Decision-making is the business of politicians. We are just loyal executors. Mistakes naturally cannot fall on us. Politicians are chosen by citizens. If politicians make mistakes, doesn't that mean that the citizens of the great British Empire will make mistakes again? So No one is wrong."

Alexander Cadogan talked eloquently, showing that civil servants have never made mistakes. Once mistakes are made, it must be the mistakes of elected politicians.

"During the process of releasing any Somalia for independence, if the Italian Somalia cannot develop due to their own reasons and live a worse life than before independence, the British Empire is definitely not responsible for this matter, even if it is responsible, it is the Italians Responsibility. Moreover, Haile Selassie I, the emperor of Ethiopia, if he wanted to make independent Somalia, he would bear the losses caused by the plundering of Ethiopia during the Italian war. Hold your feet."

Does the matter in Somalia have anything to do with Ethiopia?Of course, Ogaden is part of the Somali State in eastern Ethiopia, covering an area of ​​about 18 square kilometers. It is also known as Ethiopian Somalia.

Once the Italian Somalia becomes independent and provokes some provocations, war is likely to break out, especially after Haile Selassie I returned to Ethiopia, it can be said that he has a high prestige in Africa.

Like many resistance forces in World War II, Haile Selassie I also chose to go into exile in London after Ethiopia was occupied by Italy. Of course, Britain has this influence on Ethiopia.

"Once Ethiopia invades after the independence of Italian Somalia, the British Empire may fall into a burden on the moral level." After listening to Alan Wilson's words from beginning to end, Edward Bridges said meaningfully, "Although this A war between two African countries has nothing to do with the British Empire in essence."

"The British Empire has given the Somalis as much freedom as possible. People must learn to live independently. We have taught Africans what we can teach. If they are caught in a war, it is only the Africans' own problems." Alexander Cadogan followed suit, expressing his agreement with the cabinet secretary.

So what happened in Somalia in the future, the natural development is that Italy wanted the independence of Somalia, and then because of Italy's exploitation and impoverishment, it also caused the invasion of neighboring countries.British Somalia is like living in paradise by comparison.

Even in the distant future, British Somalia will become independent. During the process of British Somalia's management, mature local decision makers have emerged and will not merge with Italian Somalia.

At the end of the report, Edward Bridges suddenly seemed to remember something, and said, "There is news from the Far East about the handling of the Japanese Navy. The British Empire and our close allies, the Americans, agree on one thing. Destroy and sink all the warships above cruisers of the Japanese Navy! Unfinished warships and submarines are all cut by electric welding."

"That's such a pity, many warships are still powerful." Alan Wilson said with regret.

"This matter is the final decision of the United Kingdom and the United States!" Seeing Alan Wilson's reaction, Alexander Cadogan added, "Alan, think about it. If the remaining cruisers, battleships and aircraft carriers are kept, they will have to The distribution is made according to the European plan. If the Soviets want the remaining battleships and aircraft carriers of the Japanese Navy, should we give them or not? So all large warships must be destroyed, so the Soviet Union has nothing to say."

"Only keep a few thousand-ton destroyers, which pose no threat to the Royal Navy. Therefore, it is best to destroy all the large warships of the Japanese Navy! The remaining rags, you can make a gesture of tolerance and let the Soviet Union and China choose at will. Great Britain The empire has no objection."

"Dear Sir Edward, Sir Alexander." Alan Wilson's heart moved. It was not that he suddenly wanted to have an internationalist spirit and fight for something for the Soviet Union and a certain big country in Asia, but he thought of the unfinished submarine in Hamburg. He wanted to sell it. For Junagadh.

After saying that, Edward Bridges' face changed. It is not a trivial matter to complete and sell the German submarine. However, the Hamburg Shipyard is the wealth of the British-occupied area. Britain has the right to independently handle this matter, and other countries cannot interfere.

"Alan, what Junagadh state are you talking about? Is it rich?" Seeing that Edward Bridges was silent, Alexander Cadogan understood and asked.

"It's not just a matter of being rich or not, it's a rare one." Alan Wilson gave a detailed introduction to the Junagadh State, "The strength of the Junagadh State is the highest in British India. Bangzhong sits firmly in the top three."

Chapter 152 Exporting Partition and Conquer Experience

Now the British Empire is the post-war Big Three, the Royal Navy is still the second in the world, and still has a large number of colonies.But just lack of money, how difficult is the economy in the UK?

Historically, the rationing system in Britain ended in 3000 after the end of World War II. It has been nine years since the surrender. Most of the battlefields were on its own land. The Soviet Union, which killed nearly [-] million people, died in [-]. Rationing ended.

In the 50s, France and Germany successively surpassed Britain in terms of per capita income. This is a scene that has never appeared since the beginning of the colonial era.

You must know that Germany in World War I was only half of the per capita income of Britain, and France, known as usury imperialism, was only a little more than half. In the entire European continent, only the little Netherlands supported by the entire Dutch East Indies can compare with Britain.

In terms of industrial proportions, Germany’s industrial production capacity during World War II was nearly twice that of the United Kingdom. However, in the first year of mobilization, the United Kingdom produced more arms than Germany, which had double its industrial production capacity. This process took place in just one year. completed within a few years.

Among the main countries participating in the war, the mobilization rate of the United Kingdom even surpassed that of the Soviet Union. Perhaps only Bulgaria during World War I was more desperate than Britain in World War II.

After five years of general mobilization at such a level, the blow to the national economy is very huge, even greater than that of the Soviet Union, which has become a battlefield on its own.

What is a war economy?It is to distort the laws of the economy, and all resources revolve around the war; overdrawing the future of the national economy to serve the war, this cannot last.

The general mobilization is not a productivity that is obtained out of thin air, it is completely obtained in exchange for living without food and overdrafting the future.The stronger the mobilization rate, the more difficult it is to get out. The mobilization rate of the United Kingdom is stronger than that of the Soviet Union, and the adjustment time will be more.

The current British Empire is even temporarily unable to carry out long-term suppression of the huge colonies.

Historically, it was not until after the rationing system ended in [-] that the United Kingdom tentatively began to maintain the face of the British Empire. The Suez Canal War was the last time that Britain saved the colonial empire.

Prime Minister Attlee wanted to get rid of British India to rebuild, and Alan Wilson wanted to maximize the benefits in the process. The common point is that any knife to British India will benefit from the British mainland.

"If the price is right, I will make a proposal to the prime minister." Edward Bridges agreed, and every sum of money was extremely valuable to London, especially with the premise that US aid had been cut off.

When did the British Empire report to countries such as Belgium and the Netherlands to keep warm, and now it has begun to put down its face and do so?Since Alan Wilson returned to Europe, he has been spreading the idea of ​​cashing in the colonies and supplementing the locals all the time, and now there is a certain market among civil servants.

Since it is necessary to get rid of the burden and make the colony independent, it is not wrong to realize as much as possible in the process, and the one with the highest price will get it.

"I believe that Junagadh will fully realize the goodwill of the empire." Alan Wilson patted his chest. He must have bought these German submarines at a good price.

"Alan, go talk to the Dutch about the ultimate goal of the Dutch East Indies, and what is the worst scenario." Edward Bridges nodded and gave Alan Wilson another task.

Since the colonial countries support each other, it is necessary to clarify whether the Netherlands, which is going to launch military operations, has a clear plan to maintain transparency in military operations, so that the UK can cooperate.

Otherwise, I don't know what the purpose of the Netherlands is, and it's not good for the UK to intervene too much. After all, it is a colony of the Netherlands.Once done, it is likely to set fire to oneself.

Alan Wilson, who realized that his superiors were particularly optimistic about my spirit, took the initiative to find the Dutchman with agitated mood.

The British Empire, which owes a lot of debt, can even think of selling jet engines to the Soviet Union. Now it is not incomprehensible to let go of the dignity of the boss of the colonial empire and take the initiative to help.

"Mr. Allen, of course we want to return to Asia and continue our rule in the East Indies." Regarding the arrival of Allen Wilson, the Dutch representative George Armand was quite surprised. When did the British become so considerate? .

"Isn't there any record? For example, if things don't go well, the bottom line condition is that the effect is not obvious if you invest too much." Alan Wilson said with gestures. After all, the suzerain country returned to Asia. Wouldn't it be too childish without a detailed plan? some?

Or look at people with old eyes?Do you think the leaders of the nationalities in the Far East are still at the level of the original three-legged cat?

Then Alan Wilson must give the Dutch a vaccination. He hopes in his heart that the Netherlands will not be in vain, at least get more than in history, otherwise he has not changed the history at all?

Yu Gong, once the Netherlands is defeated, the pressure will all be on the UK.Personally, British Malaya is a backup plan for British India appointed by the overseas civil servants of the empire. No one wants to see the place under their management being harassed every day.

Alan Wilson remembers that the Indonesian version has also existed since ancient times. The basic logic is that Indonesia and Malaysia have been a unified country since ancient times. It was just the evil Western colonists who took apart the unified Indonesia and artificially turned it into two nation.

In fact, before the CIA killed Sukarno and the Indonesian Communist Party in one fell swoop, Indonesia was a pro-Soviet country.You must know that there is a very famous Bandung Conference, which is the Asian-African Conference held in Bandung, Indonesia by government delegations from Asian and African countries and regions.

This is the first time that Asian and African countries and regions have not participated in the colonial powers.A large international conference to discuss the vital interests of the people of Asia and Africa.The conference was also called the Bandung Conference because it was held in Bandung.

Bandung is a city in Indonesia, which shows the tendency of Indonesia. During the Sukarno period, Indonesia has been committed to unifying Greater Indonesia and annexing British Malaya with the support of the Soviet Union.

Well, Alan Wilson knew this future, so naturally he had to crack it from the beginning. In theory, the Netherlands' suppression of the Dutch East Indies was a great success, which is most beneficial to the British Empire.

Because the Netherlands is a small European country after all, it will not have an impact on the influence of the British Empire.

But Alan Wilson also knows that it is precisely because of the weak national strength of the Netherlands that it is very difficult to keep such a large Dutch East Indies. There is no strict plan yet, so he has to sit down and have a good talk with the Dutch up.

"Mr. George, maybe you should have heard that the Japanese army deliberately armed the Indonesian resisters before surrendering." Alan Wilson sat down slowly, and said in a heavy tone, "I came back from British India, would you like to hear me Views on Asia?"

"Mr. Allen, the relationship between the Netherlands and the United Kingdom has always been very harmonious. I will listen carefully to your views on the East." George Armand was a little embarrassed, and it seemed that the preparations of the Netherlands were slightly insufficient.

"It's hard to talk about harmony, but compared to the previous hatred between the Netherlands and the UK, in all the colonies, we all have a common identity, that is, the colonists." Alan Wilson waved his hand lightly, "The theme of this meeting is , How to keep the interests in the hands of Europe today, everyone must show unity on the issue of colonies, then I will first tell the information I have.”

Before Japan decided to surrender, the Japanese troops stationed in India received secret instructions from the Japanese mainland, asking them to hand over their weapons and equipment to the local Indonesian national independence movement and instigate the Indonesians to carry out a revolution, so that they would create chaos for the Allied forces.On the second day, the Japanese troops stationed in India sent a message to the whole of Indonesia to establish the Indonesian Independence Preparatory Committee.

After talking about the Japanese arming of the Indonesian independent armed forces, Alan Wilson changed his subject, "I can send a telegram to New Delhi immediately, ordering the Indian army to land on Java Island, so as to buy time for the arrival of the Dutch army. But in the end the Dutch army can If you cannot successfully suppress the independent forces, it is not something that external forces can help. Of course, in theory, the British Empire hopes that the Netherlands can succeed."

"The Netherlands is very grateful to the British Empire for its support in making important decisions concerning the civilized world." George Armand immediately expressed his gratitude overjoyed.

"Don't get too excited, I still have something to say. Japan's rampage in Asia, whether it is a fluke or something, the impact is extremely bad. Many indigenous people in Southeast Asia, Affected by Japan's defeat of European countries, it no longer fears us psychologically. This is the scariest place." Alan Wilson let out a sigh of relief, and asked George Armand not to thank you too early, "British India is like this , I believe the situation in the East Indies will only get worse."

"Of course the British Empire will support the Netherlands as much as possible, just as we support France's return to Vietnam. But the difficulties may be more serious than you two countries imagined. So I have some personal suggestions." Alan Wilson said He also hesitated at times, but finally made up his mind and said, "If you want to maintain an order that is beneficial to Europe, you may not be able to use a little bit of ruthlessness. I hope that the Netherlands can be mentally prepared and have a backup plan. If you have to When it comes to the dominion of the entire Dutch East Indies, you can start filing, for example, cutting off the island with the largest area, the smallest population, and the weakest resistance in Indonesia, which may be much easier.”

Having just learned advanced experience from the cabinet secretary, Alan Wilson turned around and talked about the benefits of partition in front of the Dutch, and even hinted intentionally or unintentionally that Kalimantan Island is actually very good.As the largest island in the Dutch East Indies, its population is only one tenth of that of the Dutch East Indies.

If the rule of the Netherlands cannot be maintained throughout the Dutch East Indies, then the separation of Kalimantan Island and focus on management will also receive the support of the British Empire.

Chapter 153 Demonstrating Unity

Kalimantan is the largest island in the Dutch East Indies, with a population about one-tenth that of Java.The area of ​​Java Island is not large in the Dutch East Indies, only 13 square kilometers, but because the local land is fertile, the population is an overwhelming advantage over other islands.

It is precisely because of the crushing of the population that Indonesia, a country of thousands of islands, has maintained unity after independence.Even though Indonesia is actually a country that is extremely easy to split from a geographical point of view.

Compared with Java, the center of the Dutch East Indies, although Kalimantan is close to 80 square kilometers and is the largest island in the Dutch East Indies, its population is only one-tenth of the entire Dutch East Indies due to poor land. one.

The current population of the Dutch East Indies is more than 8000 million, so Kalimantan is estimated to have less than 1000 million people.

"There is also a very personal request." After discussing for a long time whether Kalimantan is suitable for partition, Alan Wilson lowered his voice, "I hope that regardless of whether the Netherlands can be a big success, after arriving in the Dutch East Indies , Immediately announce the local population statistics, it is best to overestimate."

"The population is overestimated, why is that?" George Armand wondered, what does this have to do with the current situation in the Dutch East Indies, and it's not that the higher the estimate, the local aborigines feel that more people are more powerful, but it is not good What to do?

"Oh, my George. Of course it is useful. The population of Australia is only 750 million. The Dutch East Indies are too close to Australia. Only neighbors can feel this kind of population pressure." Eileen Wilson smiled and shook her head, " If you think about Australia's large area and such a small population, if the Dutch East Indies finally becomes independent, and the neighboring country is a country with a population of over [-] million, but most of them are crowded on the island of Java, what will the Australians think?"

"Alan, this is very far-sighted. You embody the outstanding qualities of the diplomats of the British Empire." George Armand knows everything. Who is the place to face the population pressure of the Dutch East Indies?Australia.

Australia has implemented the White Australia Policy for a long time, but is it just idle?If Australia had hundreds of millions of people, would it be so xenophobic?Maybe there will be, but the sense of crisis will definitely be much smaller.

In the eyes of Asian people, Australia actually has a bad impression, because Australia is the most xenophobic member of the Five Eyes alliance.In fact, the people of the Republic think the same way, but they think a little too much. The Republic is not as universally enemy as the people of the country imagined.

Australia is only cooperating with the United States to carry out propaganda, and the one that is really guarding against even sleeping is Indonesia, which is close at hand. In the 21st century, the population of Australia is less than 3000 million, and the population of Indonesia is nearly ten times that of Australia.

Since Indonesia's independence, it has been a direct competitor in the eyes of Australians. Indonesia is not small in size, but there is not much fertile land. The population has always been ten times that of Australia. Among the Australian people, Indonesia's presence far exceeds that of the Republic.

It’s just that the people of the Republic accept the information of the Republic’s media, and the Republic’s media will not be idle to report on Indonesia, so the people of the Republic can only see Australia and point fingers at the Republic.

I didn't know that Indonesia, whose national strength is far inferior to the Republic, has a higher presence in Australia than the Republic.

Regarding the matter of the Dutch East Indies, it is best to get Australia's goodwill support, so that the chances of success will increase a little. If not, keep Kalimantan Island's key operations, and unite with Australia to contain independent Indonesia.

Even if in the end, with the development of the times, even Kalimantan cannot be kept, it can take advantage of the trend to split Indonesia, maintain the balance in Southeast Asia, and prevent the independent Indonesian family from dominating.