British civil servant

Nehru?When Pamela Mountbatten heard the name, it seemed as if she had heard it mentioned by her mother!

Why hasn't the commander-in-chief of the Southeast Asia Theater come back yet?Although Alan Wilson had already prepared for a career as a civil servant, he happened to accept an unreliable assignment. The assignment was actually reliable, and Mountbatten was a bit unreliable.

"Why don't I give it to my father for you, don't you believe me?" Pamela Mountbatten raised her hand in front of Allen.

"Uh, no, it's just more reassuring to hand it over by yourself. This may be the distribution of materials for British India's support for the Burmese war. In principle, it should not be known by Indian politicians." Alan Wilson hesitated to speak, It seems that I have made a big decision and handed it over to Pamela Mountbatten, "I am not a civil servant of the Governor's Mansion. I have to rush to Hyderabad in the next few days, so I will leave it to you."

"Don't worry, I will hand it over to my father and never let my mother see it." Pamela Mountbatten raised her head and said confidently, "You are too serious, why do you look like someone from MI[-]?"

Alan Wilson paused slightly as he walked towards the door, but immediately adjusted and left the villa. How can this be said?He really is, providing information about Pearl Harbor, how could he not be in contact with the information.Now he was an MI[-] informant in addition to being a Hyderabad commissioner.

"Miss Pamela, I'm counting on you." Alan Wilson politely asked, and closed the door from the outside.

Now occupying the mainstream media position in the world, there is no doubt that the Yalta Conference, the Big Three of Churchill, Stalin and Roosevelt, under the premise that the Axis powers have come to an end, the post-war order will be established under the leadership of the leaders of the United States, the Soviet Union and the United Kingdom. There is a lot of intrigue here.

The later French President Charles de Gaulle once said angrily that this was a spoils-sharing meeting, full of black-box operations.However, in Alan Wilson's view, it was nothing more than the lack of French cakes on the spoils table that made him so dissatisfied.

Time goes back 30 years. After the First World War, the Big Three had a place in France. Britain and France joined forces to snub President Wilson of the United States, so that the United States, which was still a little immature in the international arena, did not get what it wanted.

"Sir Barron, it seems that the Prime Minister has not obtained President Roosevelt's understanding on some issues." Mountbatten crossed his legs and looked at Sir Barron and Governor Wavell of India in the same room with some gloom, and said with a sense of satisfaction, "We Shouldn't the UK and the US stand on the same front?"

Sir Barron's face changed slightly, he cleared his throat and organized the language, "Commander Mountbatten, politics is a very complicated matter. Every country has different interests. At this stage, when the war is not over yet, the Prime Minister must first ensure that The most important thing is the integrity of the united front. In this process, we have to maintain the superficial peace with the Soviets, at least until the defeat of Germany. As for the ideas of the Americans, we also look at this issue from a mature political perspective. Before it's over, it shouldn't be too harsh."

Alan Wilson rolled his eyes. Sir Barron seemed to say a lot of things with his superb words, but in fact he didn't say anything. In fact, the current consistency between the United States and the Soviet Union on many issues can only be explained by one reason, that Even the Americans and President Roosevelt believed that the Soviet Union was stronger than the United Kingdom, so they listened more to the other party's propositions, and strength determines everything.

But Sir Barron and the British present admitted that the Soviet Union was more important in the eyes of Americans, and some of them couldn't say it.

As for why Alan Wilson didn't go back to Hyderabad, but is here, that's a good question, and he also wants to know.

"Actually, the benefits we can exchange with the Soviet Union are no less than those of the Americans." Governor Wavell sighed, "But on the issue of Poland and Greece, the two sides have reached a deadlock."

Mountbatten slapped his head, shaking his head, unwilling to bother with this matter, turned his eyes to Alan Wilson, looked at him, and said, "You are younger than I thought, no wonder Pamela is talking about you, but Ellen, my daughter is still young, she is only 16, it is not gentlemanly for you to enter my villa and stay with her for such a long time. Of course you are 21 years old and doing Hyderabad Commissioner, it's not that bad, it's just that there is a gap between me and me, as for the appearance? There is also a gap!"

If there is a gun in his pocket now, Alan Wilson may consider breaking this narcissist, although the other party is right.

Chapter 18 The ass decides the head

It turned out that this was the reason why he was called, Alan Wilson squinted his eyes and whispered, "I just sent a document."

"Am I easy to deceive?" Without seeing Alan Wilson's approving gaze, Mountbatten said very conceitedly, "If you didn't have an idea, why did you stay in my villa for an afternoon, and why did you stay in other people's houses?" Go while you're not around?"

You deserved to be bombed by the Irish!Alan Wilson almost blurted out, and explained on the edge of his mouth, "I don't know where the commander-in-chief is. As for where Madam has gone, I don't know. I just happened to see Pamela."

"At that time my assistant was very busy and was not in the Governor's Mansion, so I asked Alan to send it there." At the critical moment, Sir Barron, a historical and cultural appraiser, said, "Alan is not very old, so he is very careful in doing things. It is also very normal for you to wait for your return when you are not in the villa."

"It's very reasonable, but then again!" Mountbatten glanced at Alan Wilson and said, "Only 21 years old in the file, he has already become the Commissioner of Hyderabad, which is very rare."

Mountbatten, who was born with a golden key in his mouth, did not have any special emotions. He just sighed, and immediately forgot about it, and began to ask about the Yalta Conference. Finally, he said, "From the current progress, the European The war should end sooner than on the Asian side."

"So we should regain as many colonies as possible as soon as possible, so as to demonstrate the authority of the British Empire in front of all countries in the world." Governor Wavell thought while thinking, "The war in Burma will receive the full support of British India."

Allen Wilson didn't even listen to these words. He is now going back to Hyderabad quickly. The commissioners of the Junagadh state have left New Delhi, and the planned alliance of the state is the real business.

"Oh, Alan, when are you going to go back?" Sir Barron asked as if he just remembered.

"Sir Barron, I can't wait to put myself into work." Alan Wilson was gearing up, this office really didn't suit him, like an outsider, listening to the big guy feeling good about himself.

"It is true that Hyderabad also needs you." Sir Barron nodded his head, knowing that Alan Wilson had stayed in this office enough, and gave Alan Wilson the steps to leave.

Before leaving the office, he could still hear Mountbatten rambling, "My daughter's age is still a little too early."

"This narcissist." After closing the door, Alan Wilson's mouth twitched, and he walked out of the Governor's Mansion with his hands in his pockets.

The number one issue facing British India at present is the upcoming Battle of Mandalay. This is also what Mountbatten is most concerned about. As the commander of the Southeast Asia theater, he did not want to fall into the hands of others. All glory to myself.

For this reason, Mountbatten adjusted the command of the British Indian Army. General Giffard was dismissed by Mountbatten and replaced by Lieutenant General Leith.This Liss is also a famous general with outstanding military exploits. He was the [-]th Army Commander of Montgomery's Eighth Army in the North African and Italian battlefields.The person who cooperated with him was General Slim who commanded the battle of Imphal.

For the dry season offensive, Slim also has his own unique ideas.Previously, he had only one famous victory at Imphal, and because of the defensive nature of the Battle of Imphal, he was more or less regarded by London as a prudent and steady commander.In fact, Slim's strategic goal has always been only one: to attack the main force of the Japanese field forces, regardless of the gains and losses of land and famous towns.

Adjusting the relationship between the British expeditionary force that came from the North African battlefield and the local British army is what Mountbatten is most worried about at present, and it is more troublesome than protecting his daughter.

In the expected battle of Mandalay, the opponent of the British Indian Army is the main force of the Japanese Burmese Front Army, the Japanese No.15 Army.The logistics supply and deployment have already received the support of British India, and now is the time to avenge their shame.

In such an atmosphere of rain and wind, the tireless Hyderabad commissioner left New Delhi and arrived in Hyderabad a few days later. His nostrils were filled with the familiar smell of India, and he saw everywhere. The untouchables, ascetics, and Alan Wilson are very pleased. Isn't happiness just a result of comparison?

First, I talked to my assistants about the spirit of the New Delhi meeting, and then asked if the situation in Hyderabad was stable recently, "There was a riot, Ali Khan's army has suppressed them, and less than 1000 people died .”

"That's not much, don't think it must be the protest of Hindus." Alan Wilson nodded and asked clearly, "What's the reason?"

It’s not that Alan Wilson is particularly ruthless, but this is the daily life of British India, and it has reached the point where it is not worth noting. In such a large place, hundreds of thousands of people will not die one day, how common. .

"It seems that the grassroots organization established by the Congress Party in Hyderabad caused dissatisfaction with the Tubang army at some point, and the two sides have already clashed." Alice reported following Andy's words, "We have reported to the New Delhi."

"New Delhi is busy counterattacking Burma. Don't cause trouble for the busy Governor's Mansion. It's not a big deal in itself! Our job is to establish a harmonious relationship with Ali Khan." Alan Wilson frowned and said slowly, " Parades and fights are all Indians' own business, and have nothing to do with us."

That being said, it is worth noting that the Congress Party has established a base in Hyderabad.To sum it up in one sentence, this is called rooting at the grassroots level.Unexpectedly, the National Congress Party is quite powerful in this era.It is far from the appearance that the mud of later generations cannot support the wall.

He never underestimated Nehru. He is much more powerful than the old fairy who only incited the nation in later generations and used Hindu nationalism to shout slogans, "Go and check the development of the Congress Party in various cities in South India. How powerful are these states, and what do Indians think of the Congress Party?"

After ordering his assistant to do things, Alan Wilson came directly to the door, talked to Ali Khan, and comforted the noble Maharaja when he encountered troublesome rebellion, "Actually, the people are so irrational. You built the railways and schools, but they are not grateful at all, but always want to greedily ask for more."

As soon as he spoke, he exposed his butt problem. Since this era, Alan Wilson has quickly integrated into the role of a colonist, throwing the nonsense that everyone is equal to the sky.It proves with practical actions that we don't hate the colonists, what we hate is that the colonists are not us.

Chapter 19 Portuguese

Just after returning from New Delhi, the commissioner comforted the monarch of Hyderabad. Ali Khan breathed a sigh of relief, "These supporters of the Congress Party are too much, let alone, what news is there in New Delhi now."

"Counterattack Burma and launch the Battle of Mandalay." Alan Wilson replied succinctly, "With the cooperation of the Allied Forces, we can restore peace to Burma. Of course, this cannot be done by others."

It is not that he deliberately downplayed the role of other allied forces. The main force to regain Myanmar was the British army.Even if the Americans pull sideways, they can't change the balance of strength. The main force that annihilated the Japanese army in Burma was originally the British Expeditionary Force.

"Oh, by the way, I have met the commissioner of the Junagadh state, and I have already negotiated with him. Find a time to talk about the future of India in private." Alan Wilson described the war in Burma With one stroke, he doesn't have to go to the front line to fight desperately. Now he has more important things to do, such as the Tubang Alliance.

Ali Khan's eyes lit up. This is what he is most concerned about at the moment, especially after the supporters of the National Congress made trouble this time. I have a little present for you."

Ali Khan quickly returned to his room, and then held a simple ring in his hand with rubies inlaid on it.British India has the title of the jewel in the crown of the British Empire, which is literally what it means.

India itself is famous for producing gemstones. Before the discovery of diamonds in South Africa and Brazil, India was the world's gemstone producing and processing place in the agricultural era.

"Why is this so embarrassing?" Alan Wilson declined seemingly embarrassedly, but took Ali Khan's ruby ​​ring without hesitation, and exclaimed, "I saw ancient history and splendid culture from above."

Like Sir Baron, he, the commissioner of Hyderabad, has also become a well-known appraiser, and he said hypocritically, "Actually, from the perspective of friendship, I shouldn't accept such an expensive gift."

"It's just a souvenir, and it's of no value." Ali Khan's flat tone reminded the other party that he was once the richest man in the world, but it was not easy to tell from his appearance.

"Since it's a souvenir, I'm not welcome." Allen Wilson accepted it openly, squinting his eyes and said, "I'm in touch with John, and it's best to facilitate communication with the Junagadh State in the near future."

"That would be the best." Ali Khan nodded indifferently. This is much more important than a ruby ​​ring.

All the more than 500 state states can be played around. Alan Wilson has never thought about this, but the alliance of several large state states can give it a try. When he returned to the commissioner's apartment, he asked Andy to contact Junagad State Commissioner John.And invited representatives of Mysore and Travancore state.

In this way, when he left Ali Khan's palace, he, the Hyderabad commissioner, got another Bengal tiger skin. Ali Khan's financial officer said that the Deccan Plateau is not warmer than New Delhi, and he should keep warm.

Alan Wilson didn't notice this. It was really cold when he first came, but now it's almost the dry season. Of course, he still accepted Ali Khan's gift with a smile. He sincerely helped the Commissioner solve his life problems. He can't reject people thousands of miles away, right?This and the harmonious relationship involving the British Empire and Hyderabad should not be taken lightly.

Back at the commissioner's apartment, Allen Wilson ordered the assistants to do the tasks while preparing the food. Out of distrust of the sanitary conditions in India, he developed the habit of cooking by himself after coming to India.

Britain itself is famous for its dark cuisine. These assistants who followed soon found that they had the opportunity of extra benefits, and they were full of praise for the food prepared by the commissioner.

Alan Wilson, who has a tradition of tight front and tight rear, also took out the whiskey brought back from New Delhi as an embellishment for the dinner, which made the assistants unable to say anything.

Originally, according to the provisions of British domestic law, superiors like Alan Wilson who kept his assistant busy whenever he thought of it, regardless of day or night, were definitely not welcome, but other conveniences diluted this dissatisfaction.

"We contact these relatively large states, almost all of which are in South India." Alyssa stretched out her hand and brushed the ends of her hair, and said confusedly, "Even if ten of us are on a business trip, we can get things done."

"Northern India's states are weak and are surrounded by the provinces of British India, so their use value is very limited." Alan Wilson took out a handkerchief and placed one in front of each of the five female assistants, and put the last handkerchief in front of Alisa and said softly He ordered, "Actually, there is another guest who wants to invite."

"Commissioner, where are we?" Andy pointed at himself, looking around, why is a male assistant a human?

"I'm a machismo, and I think men don't need to take care of them, and they should be able to take care of their own affairs." Alan Wilson replied angrily, and immediately returned to the topic, "Who of you have time recently, go to Portugal As for the trip to Goa, let’s say it’s a private party, we don’t expect to talk about it, it’s just an ordinary exchange.”

In fact, looking at the map of South Asia in [-], in the entire subcontinent, in addition to British India, there are also French India and Portuguese India, and French India is a few urban strongholds.Most of the colonies in Portuguese India are also strongholds, but Goa can be regarded as a colony.

In the process of colonial independence, the United Kingdom and France have different strategies. France is far more difficult than the United Kingdom. They both adopt a suppressive stance against the colonial independence movement, but the strength is also different.They are also unwilling to expend too much energy on dealing with the Asian colonies. In Vietnam, they know that there is nothing to do, so they let go.

Mainly, it invested huge power in French Africa, especially in North Africa without compromise.Therefore, French India, after India declared its independence, France declared the stronghold city as an undefended city and handed it over to Nehru.

In the eyes of Alan Wilson, France and the United Kingdom are both shit. Facing the vast colony, both need to make more considerations and make some choices.So here in the subcontinent, the French can't be counted on.

If you take the initiative to show favor to France, there is a high probability that the French will not be fooled by the long-standing tradition of cheating teammates in the British Empire.

But the Portuguese were different. When Goa fell to the Portuguese, British India did not exist yet.After India formally became independent, it requested that the sovereignty of Portuguese India be handed over to India. However, even though the International Court of Justice and the United Nations General Assembly made resolutions in favor of India, Portugal refused to agree.

Chapter 20 The Friendship of the Colonists

In the matter of mine-laying, the Portuguese are far more reliable than the French. It's not that the French are unreliable, but that Alan Wilson was not sure to fool the French and shed blood for British India.

If Alan Wilson had a say in the matter of India's independence, then the partition of India and Pakistan based on religion, of course, also had Christians. The vast majority of residents in Portuguese Goa were Catholics.

If the rights of Catholics are not taken into account, there can be no talk of equality, but he has no say in the future of British India now, if he had, he could even have a real deal with Ali, the leader of the Muslim League, in the Goa matter. Let's talk about it.

He believed that Ali Jinnah was in the minority and did not mind using Christian rights to make Nehru look bad.

Almost at the same time as the beginning of the Battle of Mandalay, the Western Front on the European battlefield, the Allied forces also launched an offensive. The cannon roared.It is the German No.80 Fourth Division that tastes the taste of the destructive shells.

The Allied command on the western front believed that once they broke through the natural danger of the Rhine, they would quickly crush the resistance forces in Germany.

boom!The two wine glasses collided, and Alan Wilson joked with Junagadh Commissioner John, "We should be grateful that we are safe and sound in this world war that is a huge loss to all mankind."

"If it's not that my physical condition is not suitable for serving as a soldier, I will join the army and fight for the British Empire to the last moment." John held his glass and swore, and then drank the whiskey in admiration, "But peace is always precious, isn't it? Is it?"

"Of course! I absolutely believe that the citizens of the British Empire bravely entered the war." Alan Wilson gave the other party a tacit look, "So it is understandable that Prime Minister Chamberlain actually fought for peace. It is a pity that the Prime Minister is facing A madman."

This statement is somewhat politically incorrect. After the world war, Churchill's resistance will of course be affirmed as politically correct.This is a mistake that no British person can make, but the consequence is such a small sequelae that Churchill will immediately lose the election.

Standing on the upper floor of the Ali Khan Palace, Allen Wilson put his hands on the fence, looking at the representatives of the Tubang and the people of Portuguese Goa below, John was also watching this scene next to Allen Wilson, and asked, "How could there be someone from the Portuguese Governor's Palace? Alan, you should know."

"I know, Salazar is a fascist head of state." Alan Wilson said to John in an indifferent tone, "But Portugal did not join any of the camps in the end and maintained its apparent neutrality. In fact, now I believe , whether it is Franco or Salazar, is ready to stand beside the victor and celebrate peace."

"Oh!" John nodded after hearing this, leaned back against the fence and agreed with his back to the hall, "Who says no?"

hehe!The two laughed tacitly, and Alan Wilson Nunu pointed down, "Let's talk to the Portuguese, I believe they will be very willing."

"I agree!" John got up and patted the skirt, and walked down with Alan Wilson.There was a rare excitement in the whole hall.

The entire city of Hyderabad is also in a joyous atmosphere. This is not because the local residents are particularly happy for the colonists and other state representatives invited by Ali Khan, and they do not give benefits.

Instead, February and March are the Hindu festival of Holi, which is similar to the Songkran Festival in terms of similar festivals.India's festival to commemorate Krishna originated from the ancient harvest ceremony and is held in February and March every year.During the festival, groups of Hindus, singing and dancing, jump around the bonfire to celebrate the coming of spring, splash water on each other, and sprinkle red powder or red water on passers-by.

Although Ali Khan is a believer of peace, he will not treat the residents under his rule because of customs and habits.

The representative of the Tubang had something to do with the representative of the Tubang, and Alan Wilson also had work to be done by the commissioner. He quickly invited people from the Portuguese Goa Governor's Palace, sat down in a secluded corner, and chatted.

The palace in Hyderabad was not overcrowded, and the guests invited were carefully considered.First of all, small states are not within the scope of the invitation. Regardless of the fact that there are more than 500 states in the subcontinent, few of them can make it to the stage.

Including the Hyderabad state, a total of [-] states have been recognized as having a certain status, and the rest are just a slightly larger landowner, with very limited strength and influence.

The monarch of the Kashmir state was not among those invited, so there were a total of [-] representatives of the state invited this time. Alan Wilson did not pay attention to the situation in the state for the time being, but with the governor of Portuguese Goa. Representatives sit together.

Shaking the wine glass in his hand, he praised in a relaxed tone. Now that the Allied forces are marching into the Rhine River, Germany will be completely surrendered in a few days, while John, the commissioner of Junagadh, echoes.

"I think the Germans are trying their best, but they can't hold on for half a year. Maybe the citizens of London have already prepared champagne." Alan Wilson looked smug, showing the arrogance of old-fashioned imperialism.

If you were an American in front of you, you probably wouldn't follow him, but it would be different if you were a Portuguese.No matter at any time, Britain has firmly held down the Portuguese.The comparison of strength is so stable!

"The lesson of this world war is that the Germans must be completely prevented from posing a threat to world peace in terms of their hearts and strength." John sang along side by side, as if the disintegration of Germany was imminent.

The two, one with a red face and the other with a white face, blatantly talked nonsense in front of the Portuguese representative. It seemed that the powerful Third Reich was destroyed by the two talking and laughing. The Portuguese Pedro in front of him didn't know what to say, so he could only bring Nodding with an awkward smile.

"Speaking of which, we must thank Mr. Salazar for being friendly and neutral during the war." Alan Wilson said the word friendly and neutral very seriously, and looked directly at the Portuguese representative in front of him with a pair of eyes.

Who doesn't know that Salazar and Franco are similar in nature to the two leaders of the Axis powers. They have been vacillating between the Allies and the Axis powers for a long time, and they almost became members of the Axis powers.

Allen Wilson said it was a compliment to the Portuguese, rather than irony.Just when Pedro was a little embarrassed, John appropriately persuaded, "Actually, it doesn't matter from the perspective of the country. Every country should think about its own country, isn't it Pedro?"

Chapter 21 Portuguese Goa

"Yes, yes." Pedro quickly took over the words, and some took advantage of the slope to go down the donkey road, "Portugal has always been very friendly to Britain, and has never wanted to change this harmonious relationship."

"Alan is a bit young, and he is not yet able to objectively understand the relationship between countries." John suppressed his smile and said softly, "I personally believe in Portugal's friendly stance, but in fact, there are still many differences between our two countries. common interests, otherwise we would not have invited Mr. to such an informal and important private gathering like today."

Several modifiers were used in a row, indicating the purpose of today's meeting. The subtext was to tell Pedro that the two of them might not admit to having such a meeting after today.

Obviously Pedro understood, nodded solemnly and said, "It is my wish to establish a precious friendship with the two of you."

Portugal is also a dictator-like leader?Ambiguity with Italy and Germany?so what?

As we all know, the British Empire never used moral standards to distinguish between friends and foes. It is the tradition of the British Empire to unite with the Dutch to fight the Spaniards, unite with Germany to counterbalance France, and unite with France to counterbalance Germany.

Portugal is not strong enough to be valued by Britain, just because Salazar is a dictator?Will Britain find trouble with Portugal?Those old men in London don't have such high moral standards.