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In any case, this speech made the Governor's Palace very uncomfortable, as if it owed the Indians.

"Are we going to apologize to 90.00% of the countries in the world? Except for Antarctica, there are battlefields left by expeditionary forces on any continent. Should we apologize one by one to compensate for the losses?"

After the inauguration, Alan Wilson, full of complaints, complained to her father in front of Pamela Mountbatten, "The Indians were colonized and they deserved it. That's the way history goes. Today's Celtic People came earlier than us, so are we going to give up even the mainland of Britain?"

"Alan, the end of my father's speech was just to express an attitude, which doesn't explain anything." This was the first time Pamela Mountbatten saw Alan Wilson angry, "And what my father said makes sense, express some apology nothing."

"Not mentioning is the greatest kindness to the Indians. Are you still sorry? They deserve it too." Alan Wilson took a deep breath, tried to calm himself down, adjusted his tone, and said, "Pamela, I am not a cruel people, but my historical knowledge tells me that there is always a country that starts to colonize, but it happens to be Britain. No other country, no, no country can colonize more tolerantly than us. The so-called hobbies since ancient times Peaceful nonsense, it’s okay to deceive ordinary people, people who say that don’t believe it.”

When Alan Wilson said it was completely from an objective and neutral point of view, not to whitewash the British Empire.

If a country starts to colonize and travels thousands of miles to a colony, is it to focus on poverty alleviation?

Since it is not, it must be exploited. What kind of morality is there if it is exploited?Indians were the victims of the colonization of the British Empire, and then turned around and packed up Bhutan, Sikkim, and Nepal after independence?

While complaining about his father-in-law, Mountbatten also began to fulfill the governor's accusations, and formulated a series of talks goals, involving various parties and forces in British India.

Mountbatten also had plans to meet with representatives of all walks of life, but he quickly decided that the real power figures were the main objects he would meet.For example, Nehru, Gandhi, and Sadr Patel have real power in Hinduism and the Congress Party; Jinnah is the only top decision-maker in the Muslim League.If you don't take them seriously, there is no way to solve the problems here.

Nehru, with a glib tongue, writes well.He was confirmed early by Gandhi, and he rose through the ranks of the Congress Party, serving as the party's chairman three times.The Mahatma had foreseen that the torch of their struggle would be carried by Nehru.

Nehru also worshiped Gandhi as a god.Although there were occasional contradictions and disagreements, he always followed Gandhi with sincere friendship.The situation has developed to this day, and the relationship between Nehru and Gandhi has undergone some subtle changes, and only the reverence remains.

"The governor is eager to solve the problem." Sir Barron called Alan Wilson over after learning of Governor Mountbatten's plan, "What do you think of the meeting plan made by the governor?"

"No, we should start by meeting representatives of all walks of life." Alan Wilson said without thinking, "Otherwise, we will disrespect the imperial subjects of British India. We must avoid the British from ruling Indians and becoming Indians." Rule over the Indians, that was what Gandhi himself said."

"Let the governor be troubled by the chaotic chores first, and our work will be much easier." Sir Baron was very satisfied, and Alan Wilson showed with practical actions that he is still our man.

"No one can say that it's wrong to be close to the people, right?" Alan Wilson thought for a while, "Go the way of the lady."

Chapter 3 The False Governor

"My wife must be on our side. We must make this truth clear to my wife. It is not advisable to let the independence of British India one-sidedly for the sake of selfish desires."

Alan Wilson and Sir Barron reached a consensus on this point. Although the civil servants in British India are not losing money now, why should they leave if they can stay for one more day?Gentlemen can't get enough!

Besides, it is selfish for Mountbatten to want to solve the problem of British India quickly. The great prime minister said that the problem of British India should be solved in [-]. As soon as you come to British India, you will bring up the progress , that's not what selfishness is.

"How to get Madam on our side is mainly up to Allen. It's more suitable for you to carry out the work of persuasion as long as you have an extra bond." Sir Barron thought for a while, and the best candidate is the one in front of him. assistant.

Only Alan Wilson is the most suitable, trying to stop the governor's very selfish ideas and preserve the interests of the British Empire.

With Sir Barron's consent, Alan Wilson left the Governor's Mansion, and Sir Barron asked Commissioner Secretary Edel to prepare a new itinerary for the Governor, emphasizing being close to the people and at the same time focusing on leisure.

Including but not limited to, attendance at golf and tennis to cricket ceremonies, and even a holiday schedule in British Ceylon.

Of course, Edwina Ashley lives in the Governor's Mansion. It was very convenient for Alan Wilson to come to the door. After knocking on the door lightly, Edwina Ashley opened the door. When she saw Alan Wilson, He said in a tone that had seen through everything, "Come to Pamela, come in."

Of course, Governor Mountbatten was not there. The Mountbatten couple who lived in the Governor's Mansion could not escape the eyes of loyal and honest civil servants in every move. Pamela Mountbatten came out of the room and said embarrassedly, "Why did you come here directly?"

"Come and see you, and by the way, I have something to talk to my wife." Alan Wilson answered honestly to Pamela Mountbatten.

Edwina Ashley was surprised, and smiled wryly, "Didn't you come to find Pamela?"

"Yes and no." Alan Wilson sat down directly and said, "Of course the ultimate goal does not conflict, and there are indeed some official matters, and I want to get answers from my wife. I don't know if my wife knows the deputy king's understanding of British India. ?”

"Louis said that British India was a powder keg that was about to explode. He didn't want to come to be the governor." Alan Wilson was no outsider, and Edwina Ashley directly told Mountbatten's own mental journey and everything. How reluctantly he came to take up office in British India.

"This is understandable. The Governor seems to be very eager to solve the affairs of British India." Alan Wilson frowned, "But this is not in the interests of the British Empire. We have been working so hard for a year, and the Governor wants to There are conflicts in the idea of ​​quickly resolving British India, so there may be many problems in cooperation."

"Is there anything wrong with making India independent?" Edwina Ashley was a little strange, especially when her son-in-law who was very optimistic said this, "Louis thinks Nehru is not bad."

"What does Madam think of Nehru?" Alan Wilson asked this question solemnly with a move in his heart.

"Although I have been to British India during the war, I have never met him. I just came to see my husband. There were many things during the war. I stayed here for a while and then went back." Edwina Ashley To be honest, "But? Lewis said that Nehru is still a good person."

She did come here when General Mountbatten was the commander-in-chief of the Allied Forces in Southeast Asia. This was also what Pamela said personally when Alan Wilson met Pamela Mountbatten for the first time.

But then Edwina Ashley returned to London, so it was very strange for Alan Wilson to return to London. Why did the fact that Edwina Ashley was in London conflict with his memory?

"Is Nehru a good person?" Alan Wilson asked suspiciously. If Edwina Ashley had dangerous thoughts, it would be very detrimental to the civil servants of the entire British India.

"Louis said it. I don't know him well." Edwina Ashley was a little strange. Why did Alan Wilson's voice seem so strange just now?

Then he introduced Nehru in Mountbatten's mouth. When Mountbatten met Nehru for the first time in Singapore, he liked him very much. Mountbatten admired Nehru's talent, wit and sophistication.

"A 58-year-old bald old man, what kind of talent does he have?" Alan Wilson pouted, "Mr. Ali Jinnah is more charismatic, but the governor may not recognize it."

"Why?" Pamela Mountbatten asked in dissatisfaction. She still remembered that Alan Wilson criticized her father yesterday, and the little girl took revenge. "How do you know that my father will not have good contact with Ali Jinnah."

"With more Hindus than peace believers, Ali Jinnah and Nehru are opposing leaders. Nehru wants to take over a complete British India, and Ali Jinnah will never agree." Alan Wilson said this. Pamela Mountbatten, "Do you think your father will side with the majority leader? Or the minority leader?"

"I believe the Governor will soon understand that the conflict between the Congress Party and the Muslim League is irreconcilable. Ali Jinnah will never give in. I have met Mr. Jinnah several times and I can be sure of this matter. "Alan Wilson changed the subject when he said this, "What is certain is that the governor's judgment on British India before he came was very accurate. This place is indeed a powder keg that will explode at any time. What the Governor's Mansion has done in the past year The thing is to delay the explosion as long as possible."

"Alan, do you want me to help you with something?" Edwina Ashley asked after a moment of silence.

"Ma'am, it's not about helping us with anything, it's for the sake of the British Empire. In the final analysis, we are profitable as colonists. Colonial officials are not all murderers. Few people can't sleep without killing people. It's not for The interests of the British Empire." Allen Wilson sighed, "Our purpose is to protect the stability of British India before Prime Minister Attlee's deadline, and continue to transfuse blood for the mainland."

"I'll try my best!" Edwina Ashley hesitated for a moment, then shook her head and said, "Louis came here to try his best to get things done, and he must understand if he is impatient."

"It depends on whether to manage the affairs of the British Empire or the affairs of India. Everyone in the Governor's Palace believes that it is the former. Sometimes, for the sake of the national interest, they have to do things that go against their hearts." Alan Wilson Hearing this, he said with a grateful smile, "Madam, the empire will thank you. You are definitely the real governor's wife."

"The governor is also the real governor." Pamela Mountbatten was reluctant when she heard that, "You actually created a division among the Mountbatten family, you are too bad."

"We are still loyal to the empire, but your father is not necessarily." Halfway through Alan Wilson's words, Pamela Mountbatten's hand has reached out and gently twisted on Alan Wilson's arm, "Say it again."

"I was wrong." Apologizing simply, Alan Wilson squinted at the governor's daughter, and vowed that one day this woman would shed tears of happiness, and that day would not be far away.

The new schedule was arranged by Ismay, the secretary-general of the Governor's Mansion, and Edel was actually Ismay's subordinate.Just like Alan Wilson is Sir Barron's subordinate.

It's just that he hasn't seen the secretary-general much except during meetings, and the office of the commissioner and the secretary-general is not in the same building.

The new schedule, at a glance, is very dense, almost accurate to every hour, but the people to meet basically have no weight, showing a friendly act.During the period, there were also entertainment items that General Mountbatten liked very much, such as receptions, golf, tennis, and other sports.

And the vacation plan of the Governor's family, even including a vacation to British Ceylon.

Sir Barron and Alan Wilson looked at the plan drawn up by Secretary-General Ismay, and deliberated whether the arrangement should be a combination of work and rest.

"It can't be nothing major, otherwise it seems to be too lacking in sincerity." Sir Baron rubbed his chin with his hand, always wanting the governor to do something.British India is different from the mainland, and some rules can be changed appropriately.

"Just add the issue about the Rohingya, even Nehru can't solve that problem, we can also use the issue of the Rohingya to prove that a million-scale ethnic group is difficult to solve, let alone involving The problem of hundreds of millions of people." Alan Wilson proposed to give the new governor a slap in the face.

"Good idea." Sir Barron said with a satisfied smile, "The Rohingya issue can be considered as a preview of the Partition of India and Pakistan. Let's see what the Governor can do to solve the problem." What if the governor’s ability can’t be resolved?”

"That's better!" Alan Wilson said what Sir Barron wanted to say but didn't say, and waited for the praise from his immediate superior.Then this re-enacted schedule was sent over after Mountbatten returned to the Governor's Mansion.

"Heh, what is the purpose of these civil servants to pile up these trivial things? I thought I didn't know." Governor Mountbatten looked at the rescheduled schedule and said to his wife very conceitedly, "They don't want me to solve it. British India, it would make them look very incompetent."

"That's right, Louis." Edwina Ashley, who has been successfully regarded as a leader by the British Indian civil servants and has become one of our people, took over the schedule from her husband and commented, "There are big things to do. Small things, what's the problem with the tight schedule and work-rest balance?"

The governor just wanted to have fun, but the wife of the governor beside him is the real hero. The false governor will be very selfish to advance the process when he comes to British India. The real governor understands the hard work of the civil servants in British India and knows how to combine work with rest.

Chapter 3 and Seven The Great Former Prime Minister

"Well, what you said makes sense, but let's do something serious." Mountbatten saw that it was his wife who was expressing an opinion, so he couldn't veto it face to face, so he changed his tone softly.

Edwina Ashley raised her eyebrows, and a trace of displeasure flashed across her face, "Actually, you don't have to worry about it at all. Since you know it's a powder keg, why can't you waste the last time and go back to China."

"Edwina, I can't agree to this. His Majesty entrusted this matter to me, and I will naturally handle it well. Even if this matter is indeed very difficult, not to mention, based on my understanding, Nehru This person is still reasonable." Mountbatten shook his head and said without changing his original intention, "At least we must try to work hard to protect the rights and interests of all parties as much as possible, and then leave."

"But I've heard that the opposition between the various parties is very fierce, and it may not be easy to achieve the goal." Edwina Ashley sighed, "If it's very easy to do, I won't force you to take office."

At this time, Mountbatten still had a naive idea to protect the interests of all parties. At the beginning of his tenure, he had conceived a plan: in order to maintain even the superficial unity of the subcontinent, divide India into India under the premise that the central agency retains certain powers. Three parts - Hindustan, Pakistan and Maharajah.

"This kind of naive idea?" After hearing the words of the little spy Pamela Mountbatten, Alan Wilson was not surprised. After all, the Governor is a geek who flies warships and makes ice aircraft carriers.

So it is very normal for the governor not to think that it is very difficult for everyone to do.

"What's the matter?" Pamela Mountbatten was a little worried seeing the man's uncertain face. She still liked him. When she saw her sweetheart's frowning face, she immediately felt the same way, and the distance between the two became closer.

"Your father was a good man when he didn't have fantastic ideas, but he was too conceited." Alan Wilson tilted his body and leaned his head on Pamela Mountbatten's shoulder. Normally, it should be reversed. But the opportunity must not be missed, and he can only seize the opportunity in front of him.

While worrying about the country and the people while showing the fragility of a man, what a beautiful picture it would be if it weren't for the constant pumping of the nose.

"In this case, seeing Mr. Ali Jinnah first, is it less important than that of the Congress Party? You must know that there are many leaders on the Congress Party side, and Ali Jinnah on the Muslim League side keeps his word."

Since Governor Mountbatten still has naive ideas about the affairs of British India, he needs someone to bring the Governor's thoughts back to reality, and Ali Jinnah, the leader of the Muslim League, is the best candidate.

"Stick out your tongue." Before asking Pamela Mountbatten to go back, Allen Wilson gave the governor's daughter a tongue kiss reward in a strong tone, and if he had to accept it, he let the dizzy Pamela Mountbatten go back.

Poor governor's daughter, she was played with in the palm of her hand, and the root of her tongue hurt a little and she was still bearing it.

Since the Governor-General wants to do big things, it is extremely important to introduce Ali Jinnah as a tough attitude and bring the Governor-General back to reality. Of course, this is not enough.

Mountbatten was a man of great ego, especially when he thought he was right.

Always find a way. Alan Wilson came to find Sir Barron to discuss. Who can put pressure on Governor Mountbatten?

"Before the governor came to British India, he specifically warned the prime minister not to interfere. Judging from the understanding of the prime minister in all walks of life, the prime minister should keep his promise." Sir Barron shook his head and said, "So we hope that London will let the governor calm down. It’s an extremely difficult thing.”

"You can't just look at the interests of the British Empire being damaged. Put all your hopes on Ali Jinnah?" Alan Wilson frowned, "If it doesn't work, what should we do? It's not impossible. We can think about it." There is a way to expose the true face of the Congress Party and let the Governor understand that this is not a matter of a certain leader in essence. Since the official level cannot exert pressure, is there any other candidate. "

"This person must have extensive majesty, world-renowned popularity, and a distinctive character! He must not be a member of the ruling party."

"You also need to have a good personal relationship with the governor, be able to talk, and have the courage to face difficulties."

"Stubbornness is not a shortcoming, at least compared to the naive governor, it is not a shortcoming at all."

"I have always been concerned about the situation in British India, unwilling to be lonely, and always want to continue to serve the British Empire."

Sir Barron and Alan Wilson were talking to themselves. As they talked, their faces changed. There is really such a person in the British Empire today, who fits all the characteristics mentioned above.

Almost at the same time, Alan Wilson and Sir Barron looked at each other and said the name of the same person, "Mr. Churchill."

"Great former prime minister!" Alan Wilson looked serious, and the address changed from Mr. Churchill to the great former prime minister.

"Defender of the British Empire." Sir Barron frowned and kept clicking his tongue.

"With wide popularity, even more prestigious than the current prime minister."

"I have always taken a tough attitude towards the colonies, protected the interests that belong to the British Empire, and have always fought for this."

"The key is not to belong to the ruling party, which is not a violation of the verbal agreement between the government and the governor."

Many rainbow farts came out of the mouths of the two leaders of the British Indian administrators. Mr. Churchill became a great former prime minister, and firing guns in the House of Commons turned into defending the interests of the British Empire. Even the face of the bull terrier looked extraordinary. memorable.

"On the one hand, we arranged for Jinnah to meet with the Governor-General to put out the fire for the Governor-General's naive ideas. On the other hand, we informed Sir Edward of the Governor-General's naive ideas, and pointed out that Churchill was the most capable person to stop the Governor-General." Sir Barron spoke out. Then, a set of countermeasures was set.

"The governor wants to invite Gandhi to meet." At this moment, Edel, the commissioner's secretary, came in and reported.

"Meet Jinnah first, and arrange for Jinnah to meet the governor." Sir Barron paused and said, "It is Jinnah who wants to meet the governor, and we have already agreed. If we don't see him, we will let the Muslim League Doubt the sincerity of the new governor."

Mountbatten must obtain the support of Gandhi in order to successfully implement his plan in extraordinary times. Gandhi's role in both the Congress Party and India's independence cannot be ignored.

Before the inauguration ceremony was held in India, Mountbatten sent a letter to Gandhi, inviting him to meet, and said that as long as he was willing, Mountbatten would send him a special plane from Bihar to Delhi.Gandhi rejected the Governor's plane, saying that he would take a train to Delhi at that time.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Sir Baron arranged for Ali Jinnah to meet with Ali Jinnah before Gandhi.

At the same time, I met with the popular Governor's wife, and made a request to inform Sir Edward about the matter here in the name of Governor's wife Edwina Ashley.

All you need is a name, and the content of the telegram will naturally be drafted by Sir Barron.

"You won't do anything bad to my husband, will you?" Edwina Ashley asked suspiciously.

Although the British Empire did not have a tradition of restraint, it did not mean that Edwina Ashley had no doubts.

"My dear lady, we will not lie to you, and we also know the agreement between the governor and the prime minister. But we must report the truth to London." Sir Barron said solemnly, "We are afraid of the governor's recklessness. This action will cause irreversible consequences, and taking all kinds of measures to remedy it will only cause a waste of time and space, and it is a shameful crime for the current British Empire."

"It's not that serious, just try to take safe measures as much as possible." Upon hearing the shameful crime, Alan Wilson immediately remedied it, saying that it was not as serious as Sir Barron said.

This telegram was successfully sent and arrived in London with the best wishes of British India.

If it is in the local area, there will be such a big battle between the affairs officer and the political affairs officer, which is definitely not conducive to the affairs officer.

But it was different in the colonies. In the final analysis, the administrative relations and personnel arrangements of British India depended on London.

Governor Mountbatten could not remove any senior administrator of British India, this had to be agreed with Sir Edward.

Alan Wilson does not know if he has responded to this telegram inviting the former prime minister to come out. According to the time, Churchill should now deliver an Iron Curtain speech this year, urging the Americans to quickly focus on the Soviet Union and defend the precious qualities of the free world. .

This is nothing new. As early as the First World War, the propaganda offensive launched by the British Empire was to portray the German Second Reich as a dictatorial, centralized, and unfree challenger.

Once Germany controls the world, a real empire will be established, and every country will prostrate at the feet of the Germans.

Britain has long been proficient in this aspect. So far, the most difficult country to deal with in the propaganda war is France. Germany is really not a serious opponent in propaganda.

I don't know whether the former Prime Minister who has been defending the British Empire over and over again is talking about it or is really willing to do his part.

At the same time, the Governor's Office sent someone to get in touch with Ali Jinnah and told the leader of the Muslim League that the Governor would be the first to meet with Ali Jinnah after taking office. Communicate with the governor, and hope that the leader of the Muslim League can understand.

Afterwards, Sir Barron informed Governor Mountbatten of the news of Jinnah's meeting. Although this was unexpected, it did not arouse Mountbatten's dissatisfaction.

Naturally, before the arrival of Ali Jinnah, the current agenda will focus on actions that are close to the people, first to see what various classes represent.