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"This is Hyderabad, not New Delhi, so don't call the commissioner's assistant." Allen Wilson smiled apologetically when he came back to his senses, "I was distracted just now, and I remembered the car in China."

"Oh, that's normal. I don't really know much about cars. I've heard of Bentley, Rolls-Royce and Aston Martin, but that's just what I heard." Alisa really thought her The boss was thinking about cars, so he changed the subject, "Andy knows a lot about car brands, it seems like a waste of time to me, like? Huh?"

"You poor people really understand cars?" Allen Wilson blurted out, remembering a joke from the Internet in later generations.

"Yes, that's pretty much what it means." Alyssa nodded hurriedly when she heard it, "It's clear and logical, but it's not that I can't afford any of my favorite brands."

"Alyssa, it takes time for a man to grow up." Allen Wilson defended Andy, and couldn't bear Andy to leave such an impression in Alyssa's heart. Unfortunately, he really didn't have much stock in this area, so he defended Andy's defense to the end. No one knows whether Alisa was listened to or not.

Alan Wilson, who had a bad start, gave up his efforts decisively, and talked with the female assistant about the meeting process with the Tubang representative. The central idea was to guide the Tubang Maharaja to transfer his property to London.

This is not a very inscrutable strategy. During the Han Dynasty, there was such a policy. Liu Bang ordered to move all 10,000+ people from the powerful clans, heroes and famous families of the six countries of the Kanto to Guanzhong.Relocating these powerful clan heroes here not only avoided their rebellion, but also avoided their annexation of the land, and naturally put an end to the powerful landlords.

It's not that there are mausoleums in London for these maharajas to guard, it's just for money. Not all the monarchs of nearly [-] maharajas have money, but the top [-] maharajas, including Hyderabad, Monarchs are rich and invincible existences.

It’s just that Ali Khan is the most famous among them. He has ruled Hyderabad for hundreds of years, and the accumulation of generations has made Ali Khan stand out from the crowd. It does not mean that the maharajas of other big states are poor.

What's more, isn't there a commissioner like him who can solve problems for the Maharaja Tubang?

Before coming to Hyderabad, Alan Wilson sent a telegram to London, which contained a plan to deal with the resistance of British India. It can be said that the plan is very messy, but it is almost the correspondence that Alan Wilson can think of. It's all written in it.

This meant that he had to mention that before he left New Delhi, he learned that the representative of the Kingdom of Nepal had met Sir Barron.The arrival of the Nepalese representative reminded him of his coming to Hyderabad.

That is, the United Kingdom invaded Nepal. What a novelty. There are no countries in the world that have been attacked by the United Kingdom. According to statistics in the 21st century, there are only 200 countries out of more than 22 countries that have not been invaded by the British Expeditionary Force.

The fact that Nepal was invaded is nothing new, and the fact that it was not invaded shows that there must be something wrong with the British Empire.

After the Anglo-Nepal War from 7 to [-], the Sugaoli Treaty was signed, and the territory was ceded to the area under the British East India Company. This area has a total of more than [-] square kilometers, almost the area of ​​Nepal Half of the area, one-third of the territory of Nepal at that time.

What if Nehru?In the last moments of the British Empire in the subcontinent, it was very disrespectful, so Alan Wilson was about to perform an imperialist conscience discovery.

Since British India was a colonizer and the victim of Nepal is still there, abolishing the Sugaoli Treaty, an obviously unequal treaty, should be regarded as a just move to set things right.

The telegram also mentioned the role of British Ceylon and the Andaman Islands. This is also in line with the comeback theory of some members of the parliament. Since it is only temporarily retreating and waiting for a comeback, is it plausible that there is no base to land at any time?

As for instigating typographical waves in the British colonies, it is only a suggestion at the end of the telegram.

The first person to arrive in Hyderabad was Alan Wilson's old friend, Pedro from the Portuguese Governor's Palace. Alan Wilson and Pedro chatted while eating. The most concerned issue for Pedro was the positioning of Portuguese Goa. ?

Alan Wilson said, "Things have not yet turned into the worst outcome. If one day we the British really can't stay, we will definitely sign a treaty to guarantee the status of Portuguese Goa. However, based on my respect for Nehru I understand that Portugal still needs to prepare early.”

"You know Portugal's attitude towards the British Empire for a long time, Alan, if this kind of result occurs. My domestic opinion is to invite the British army to station in Goa." Pedro said with a serious face, "as Portugal, a small and poor country participating in the Brussels Conference, is still under pressure to help Britain, France and the Netherlands return to Asia, perfectly embodying the spirit of the Brussels Conference.”

"Don't dare to talk nonsense!" Alan Wilson said with a shocked expression, "Didn't you hear that our enemy, the Soviet Union, and our suspicious ally, the Americans, said that one wants to liberate the world, and the other wants national self-determination. The Brussels conference was an economic revival conference, there was and never was a colonial state security plan."

"However, whether it is the Netherlands, Belgium or us and Spain, not to mention you, Britain and France, the actions you have made have been exposed." Seeing Alan Wilson's performance, Pedro smiled wryly, "It's not everyone Do you know something?"

"Even if the whole world knows it, we can't admit it." Allen Wilson said, "It is a backward nation in the colony, and invites the power of advanced countries to stay and maintain local stability. After all, people like Nehru There are still not many people who are overestimated, by the way, if Goa has extra strength, can you spare some fleet to help transport the rapes to the Andaman Islands?"

Regarding the status of Goa, Alan Wilson made a verbal guarantee. As for whether Britain will be stationed in Goa at the request of Portugal, that is a matter for the foreign ministries of the two countries. This has nothing to do with the Ministry of Indian Affairs. Said that as a member of the Ministry of Indian Affairs, Alan Wilson will try to create favorable conditions for Portugal.

In any case, everyone is a member of the colonial family, and it is right to help each other, and this has been done since the Brussels meeting.

In the next five days, representatives of the states whose destination was Hyderabad arrived one after another. These allies of the British Empire in the subcontinent will have sincere discussions on some issues of common concern.

"I'm restless everywhere!" Vivien Li, who was fiddling with the tools of the crime, said winkingly, "You don't have a girlfriend, why do you have so many tricks every day? How many girls have you harmed?"

"You are the first!" Answering Vivien Leigh with a confident tone, Allen Wilson said, worrying about the country and the people, "I am doing this for the country, to make the stars have a happy mood. I have paid too much for the empire. "

"It's really too much." The corners of Vivien Leigh's lips curled up slightly, "The British Empire asked you to comfort a public figure like this?"

As a creature like a woman, once a factual relationship occurs, all kinds of tiger and wolf words will come out of your head.

Vivien Leigh is not afraid of Alan Wilson at all now, and even thinks this little boy is very interesting, especially the sanctimonious appearance, which makes people laugh.

"Alisa will accompany you around these few days, and I have to do some chores." Alan Wilson got up and dressed, looked at the messy bedroom and asked, "Do you want to take a bath?"

Vivien Li sat up directly, sat on the edge of the bed without a trace, and said in an inviting tone, "Then why don't you carry me over?"

"Dear guests, welcome to Hyderabad. I understand that this is the invitation of Maharaja Ali Khan, so it will be so neat." A day later, Alan Wilson stood in the sun in Ali Khan's palace. Under the circumstances, with sincere goodwill, I began to meet with these representatives of the Tubang who came from afar.

After the opening remarks, the representatives of the major states asked the question that Ali Khan had asked before. Is the British Empire really going to withdraw from the subcontinent?

"Not necessarily, we want to stay as much as possible. But we also need the help of the monarchs. The more help we can get from the state, the more initiative the Governor's Mansion will have." Allen Wilson sees what people say, hell To be honest, in front of Tubang, of course, it cannot be admitted that Britain can't stay any longer.

"Of course, we will try our best to create a favorable environment for Tubang. For example, I have an idea now, and everyone can listen to it."

Alan Wilson envisioned a future in which the Congress Party takes a tough attitude towards the major states after the British withdrawal, and asked whether the current state has the strength to withstand the attack of the Congress Party?

There was an awkward silence, and the answer spoke for itself.Alan Wilson said again, "Actually, I have a few suggestions. I hope that all maharajas can share the risk equally, and they must put their long-term accumulated wealth in a safe place."

Chapter 2 This is the achievement

"Alan means to send to London!?" Unlike some representatives sent by the state, the Maharaja Salaman Khan of Junagadh came in person, and John, the commissioner of Junagadh, also came. come over.

But even Salaman Khan was very sincere, and felt very sudden about Alan Wilson's proposal. The strength of the Junagadh state was enough to rank in the top three in the entire British India, and only the Hyderabad state and the Kashmir state In terms of area, it far exceeds other states, and the remaining powerful states are about the same size.

But Junagadh is close to the sea, and its location is obviously better than many states. As the maharaja of Junagadh, Salaman Khan lives a pretty good life.

Maharajas like Salaman Khan and Ali Khan naturally don't like the ideas of the Congress Party.What's more, the two of them happen to be peace believers, and they have different beliefs from the National Congress Party.

"If I deny it, I would be lying, my lord. The British Empire suffered damage during the war, but no one should think that the Empire on which the sun never sets will take a fancy to your property, right?"

Alan Wilson asked back in a joking tone, Salaman Khan shook his head directly and said, "Of course I don't have such doubts, I just think this method is more sudden."

"We made a plan based on the worst possibility." Alan Wilson breathed a sigh of relief. Britain, whose tiger skin has not been ripped off, is still quite capable of bluffing people. In fact, given the current domestic financial situation, these native states When the wealth arrives in the UK, it will definitely be used.

Just being used and sucking blood are two different things, and Britain will definitely admit that these wealth belong to the maharaja of the country.But for the sake of liquidity, it may be put into market circulation first, and if these maharajas need it, it will be returned to them.

Salaman Khan's statement made the voice of opposition that was brewing temporarily silent. Even a powerful monarchy did not object. What qualifications do representatives of these monarchs have to object?

"In fact, the maharajas behind you can choose trustworthy banks. In the British Empire, the government cannot interfere with banks. In fact, Maharaja Ali Khan has a good relationship with many widely respected bankers." Allen Wilson glanced at Ali Khan, and after getting the acquiescence, he added a fire, "I believe you have seen the changes in the Hyderabad army. This is the reward. When facing external threats, you should focus more on it. In the vast world, maybe there will be a turning point."

With the acquiescence of Ali Khan and Salaman Khan, the two great maharajas, Alan Wilson began to tell the principle of equal risk sharing. Land cannot be taken away, but everything other than land can be taken away.

In London now, the input of wealth from these maharajas is definitely welcomed with open arms.Prime Minister Attlee was thinking about money like crazy, otherwise, he would not have nodded to the fact that British India was discounted.

As long as the domestic economic cycle is restored, the remaining imperial colonies will still be a very vast area.

While the United States and the Soviet Union are focusing on East Asia, if this time difference can be used, there is still room for maneuver in everything. If the default time slips away, the future will be difficult.

Britain must immediately recover from the aftermath of the world wars and acquire nuclear weapons sooner than in history.

For the Maharaja of the Tubang, it is also not a disadvantage.They also understand that all eggs cannot be put in one basket, but they always take chances before something happens.It is only when the noose is tightened that one begins to abandon illusions and prepare for struggle, and by then it is too late.

From the perspective of Alan Wilson, it is very simple. In order to make money, the Labor Party even dared to sell jet engines to the Soviet Union.

Alan Wilson is not opposed to the sale of the imperial heritage, but it can be sold to British India. If the American industrial capitalists want to, they can come to the Indian Governor's Office to talk.As long as you give money, everything is negotiable!

However, whether Nehru, an Indian leader influenced by the Soviet Union, will confiscate the assets purchased by these American companies with a wave of his hand in the future, no one knows.

Just talking about property?That is of course impossible, even thinking of the Han Dynasty's policy of relocating powerful people.I also remembered that a policy called Tweeting Order is very logical.

"We have to consider the possibility that once the British army leaves the subcontinent, Nehru may attack the state. Small and medium state states can be won through persuasion and negotiation, but for you big state states, it may be inevitable. It's a war. I know that all the princes are unwilling to give up the land in their hands, so this proposal is aimed at the land."

"Alan, just tell me what you think." Ali Khan crossed his legs, looking like an old farmer, who has nothing to do with the world's richest man Si.

"Actually, this is just a way to delay time. If it becomes a foregone conclusion that the Congress Party will take a tough attitude towards the state, then before leaving New Delhi, I will suggest that the Governor's Palace release a message. That is, all the heirs of the Maharaja have equal rights. Inheritance, once a maharaja dies, the land of the state will be divided equally among all the heirs."

The Tweeting Decree is an important decree issued by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty in order to consolidate the centralization of power.

The essence of the Tweet Order is an improvement on the basis of the county system.This decree requires that the areas under the jurisdiction of the previous princes should be inherited only by their eldest sons, and changed to joint inheritance by their eldest son, second son, and third son.According to the Han system, the Hou State formed under the Tween Order was subordinate to the county, and its status was equivalent to that of the county.

Later, according to this decree, the vassal states were divided into smaller and smaller ones, and Emperor Wu of the Han took the opportunity to weaken their power.

In fact, Nehru's original intention was to prevent the Tubang from becoming an independent kingdom, so he fought against the powerful Tubang.There are only a few wars against the native states, and most of the native states have not suffered military attacks.

Military action has never been an easy decision. If there is such a method as the Tweet Order, there may not necessarily be a state war, but the time for India's internal integration may be extended.

At least Ali Khan still has 20 years to live. If Nehru waits for these monarchs to die one by one, it is not certain who can procrastinate.

Ali Khan and Salaman Khan did not have any ideas, but many representatives of the Tubang took this idea down.

From the perspective of British India, as long as the news is revealed before leaving, no matter what it turns out to be, it is a good thing. The British army withdrew from Nehru and went to war. Nehru was not easy to be a man, and he ended up with an image of going back on his word.

If Nehru also agrees to let these states disintegrate themselves without going through war, then India will not be able to complete the integration for at least 20 years.

No matter how it is calculated, this is a good thing for the United Kingdom. The representative of the state also joined the discussion and asked about the details. The main discussion revolved around the two points of risk sharing and push orders.

However, while discussing the diplomatic confrontation, they did not forget about the barrel of the gun. In the afternoon, representatives of the major states went to visit the Hyderabad private army, which was at least superficially reborn.

Compared with when Allen Wilson came here a year ago, at least on the surface, the Hyderabad army has undergone a radical change. Ali Khan allocated a lot of land to gather the morale of the army.The regular army of German instructors was introduced and replaced with weapons eliminated from Europe.

At least on the surface, it looks decent, and now Hyderabad's army is close to [-].Yishui's peace believers are worthy of the status of the strongest country.

Ali Khan supported [-] troops with one person, which can be seen from the accumulation in Hyderabad for hundreds of years.

Representatives of many states also expressed their appreciation for the army in Hyderabad. In front of the Congress Party, everyone is on the same side. The strength of the state of Hyderabad can also benefit other states.

The climate in South India is relatively humid. Afterwards, Vivien Leigh felt the aftertaste and smiled, "Your physical strength is very good, and you made me sweat all over. The climate here is uncomfortable."

"Why don't we go to the balcony, it's already after midnight, and there will be no one." Alan Wilson leaned over and rubbed his ears, pointing in the direction of the outer balcony.

"Go, pretend I'm nothing." Vivien Leigh patted the man, rejecting the suggestion of being one with nature, "There are too many mosquitoes, tomorrow the whole body will be full of peas, how to explain? What did you do today?"

Snapped!Alan Wilson, who lit a cigarette, took two deep breaths, expressing that he was looking for political achievements for the respected Minister of Indian Affairs, so that he could return to London with his head held high.

"Dear minister, I have some good news for you." Sir Barron took the initiative to find the Minister of Indian Affairs, Persick Lawrence, and introduced the progress of his assistant in Hyderabad. "Now many states are very worried. The attitude of the British Empire towards British India. When the future is unclear, Allen suggested that some maharajas transfer the properties that can be taken away to London. However, these maharajas are also a little worried at present. If they can get the approval of London, they can guarantee The wealth accumulated by the ancestors, I think, this thing can happen."

Persick Lawrence was a little puzzled at first, but following what Barron said, he finally understood what it meant, and he straightened his waist, and said with a reserved hand, "The powerful and moral banker of the British Empire is financing Incomparable, the facts will prove that the choices of these Maharajas are very correct."

"The most important thing is that the honorable prime minister will be very happy if he hears the news." Sir Barron said with a smile on his face, "This is a political achievement."

"Yes!" Persic-Lawrence nodded solemnly, "These princes are all subjects of His Majesty, and I believe His Majesty is unwilling. These loyal nobles are facing persecution."

Chapter 2 Busy Whitehall

In fact, Persick Lawrence himself wants to return to his hometown very much now, and it is all because curiosity killed the cat.

Because the local newspapers were guided by some inexplicable reasons, the negative news about British India suddenly increased.This made Persick Lawrence, the Minister of Indian Affairs, also have a certain degree of curiosity.

So last week, Persik Lawrence, who couldn't hold back his curiosity, definitely went to the Ganges.After that, I had an intuitive impression of the British India that I managed in name.

The Minister of Indian Affairs chose a festival and came to the Ganges River. He was deeply impressed by the crowds of people he saw. The dirty river and the mountain of meat bathed in it shocked the honorable Minister of Indian Affairs.

There are many people lying directly by the river, those old people, they come to wait to die, firstly because they have no money to stay in the hotel, and secondly because according to the custom here, as long as they die on the bank of the Ganges, they can scatter their ashes into the Ganges. river.

And if they die on the way after leaving, they will have no fate with the Ganges, so they will not leave here no matter what, they eat and live on the shore every day, just waiting for death to come!

The integrated river bank was stinky, and dense human excrement could be seen in the eyes, which complemented the Indians in the muddy river water. Countless black people were all soaked in the river water, and some people could be seen shivering from the cold.

The men are shirtless and only wear a pair of shorts. They can be of any age, mainly the elderly, very fat or thin, and rarely in between.Women are all wearing saris, only middle-aged and elderly people dive into the water with their gray hair entangled with gauze scarves, drink two sips and come out again.No one smiled, and no one was seen talking. Everyone was soaking and drinking in silence.

Some people dipped their bodies in the Ganges River, scooped up the river water respectfully, and then poured the water over their heads, and some people rinsed their mouths with the Ganges River water. The key point is that there are still people on the bank defecating in broad daylight. .

Clutching his buttocks with his hands, he was doing indescribable behavior. As for the bonfire farther away, Persick Lawrence found out after inquiring that it was a cremation.

The burning continued, and the stench was overwhelming, made even more suffocating by spoonfuls of spiced grease.

The experience this time left a deep impression on the Minister of Indian Affairs, Persick Lawrence, to the British India under his management. Now he just wants to go back to China and does not want to continue to make false acts of being friendly to the people in British India. .

Sir Barron certainly knew about the changes before and after this, because Persick Lawrence wanted to satisfy his curiosity and had never been to India, so it was natural for someone to arrange where to observe Indian customs. Sir Baron working in British India.

Now British India is not worth a penny in the eyes of the Minister of Indian Affairs.

Just at this time to send a political achievement, so that Persick Lawrence can return to China with satisfaction, the timing is just right.

Of course, this political achievement must be confirmed. The specific matters are of course the responsibility of the person concerned. Alan Wilson is operating this matter in Hyderabad, but he is too busy.

During the day, he had to deal with the representatives of the major states and put forward various hypotheses and solutions. At night, he had to comfort Vivien Leigh who had crossed the ocean and came to British India alone to serve the empire.

The latter is not an easy job. These days, Vivien Leigh has used insecurity as an excuse to make him not very happy.

Fortunately, Vivien Leigh compensated in other ways, so that Alan Wilson, who had been quite angry recently, regained his calm and enjoyed the services of an international actress.

"When will the matter of the British Indian Film Association be settled? You have to admit it. My husband has never received so much." Vivien Leigh blowing the pillow with a look of resentment, "You are a civil servant of the empire, and you must keep your word .”

"Vivienne, look at what you said. How can I be willing to make you wronged." Alan Wilson seemed to be filled with righteous indignation by Vivien Leigh's words, patted his chest and said, "When the matter is finished, the British-Indian Film Actors Association will be established Life, I will never lie to you, I will try my best to do what you want."

Alan Wilson may not be greedy for money, but he will not renege on women.Many people can prove this, except for Margaret, who may not have time to make up for it, he is very good to women.

Even if he is the future prime minister, he will find an opportunity to make amends. As a man, this is what he must do.

At this time in London, at the meeting of cabinet secretaries, Alan Wilson was being discussed. That intricate and chaotic telegram involved various aspects of the two major religions of British Ceylon, Nepal, Andaman Islands, and British India. Analysis, and the telegram of the state attitude.

There is only one spearhead, the Congress Party, the largest force that supports independence. In front of the Congress Party, even the Muslim League, which also supports independence, can temporarily unite.

"This plan needs to be sorted out, it's too messy." Edward Bridges said to Alexander Cadogan, secretary of the Foreign Ministry, with an indifferent look, "Alexander, first of all congratulations on your possible appointment as the representative of the British Empire to the United Nations, But before that, I might want you to do one thing."

"Sir Edward, please give me your instructions." Alexander Cadogan immediately showed respect when he heard this, "Is this a matter of British India? Although I am the permanent undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, I have no jurisdiction over the Ministry of Indian Affairs."

"Let's put aside the matter of British India first. I'm talking about Australia and New Zealand." Edward Bridges corrected calmly, "I believe you should understand the importance of Australia and New Zealand to the mainland. Of course, now that the two autonomous dominions want to be independent, we can’t object, but how to maintain our influence over the two autonomous dominions is still a very, very important thing.”

After the First World War, the power of the United Kingdom weakened and the centrifugal force of the Dominion strengthened. The London Imperial Conference passed a series of resolutions, known as the "Balfour Declaration", declaring that the United Kingdom and the Dominions are self-governing communities within the British Empire and have equal status. .