British civil servant

Alan Wilson raised his eyebrows. If his boss said so, he would not be sleepy. As a witness of the Potsdam meeting, he must show his presence at this time. He betrayed Poland with his own hands...

"The issue of the British pound has always been the most concerned thing in the country. Prime Minister Attlee has been under pressure for free conversion." Sir Baron said, holding his wine glass, "So there is one thing that the country has always insisted on, that is, to go to India after independence, International trade must be settled in pounds sterling."

"This is of course. If India does not agree, we would rather turn the subcontinent into a sea of ​​corpses and blood." Alan Wilson knew without thinking that the requirement for the free convertibility of the pound must come from the rebellious United States, where blood is thicker than water.

But obviously, Prime Minister Attlee does not want to give in to this pressure, and once the foreign exchange control is relaxed, the pound will be freely convertible.

Not surprisingly, the United States, which has completely surpassed the United Kingdom through World War II, will definitely turn the pound into a flood that bursts its banks.

It seems that the Cold War was only a matter between the United States and the Soviet Union, but in fact, in the 50s, the United States also did a lot of things against Britain.It's just not so obvious to the Soviet Union.

The U.S. dollar, which just knocked the pound off the world currency position, has been wary of the pound's resurgence.But there is really no good way now. After all, the economic strength is too different, and the United Kingdom still owes the Americans a lot of money.

Although foreign exchange control is always taken out by the Americans, it has no way to deal with the current UK.

But it is not without opportunities, but when the opportunity comes, two conditions must be met. The first condition is that the Americans themselves made mistakes, and the second condition is that Britain has got rid of the aftermath of the war.

If there is a third rule, it is to let the Germans and the French rush ahead.If the Americans can resist, the United Kingdom will not do anything. If the United States shows weakness, the United Kingdom will never be polite.

Alan Wilson remembered that since [-], the Breston Woods system had overwhelmed the United States, causing European countries to run on the gold reserves of the United States.Of course, the fuse was actually earlier. It can be said that since Charles de Gaulle came to power, sending warships to transport France's gold reserves from the United States has been brewing.

At that time, the United Kingdom ended after France first attacked the Breston Forest system.

But it was too late. There was almost nothing left in Britain in the original time and space of [-]. The colonies should have become independent, but they died down after getting short-term benefits.

The British thought they were behind, but in fact it was the Germans who ended the Breston Forest system.After Britain and France successively attacked the Breston Forest system, Germany entered the market with huge funds, indicating the end of the concept that the dollar is equal to gold.

Germany, which was the last to enter the market, gained the most. In the 60s, the British pound still accounted for a quarter of the world's transaction share. By the 80s, the Deutsche Mark had become the world's second largest reserve currency, replacing the British pound.

Letting go of his worries, Governor Mountbatten was extremely happy. Although he temporarily left the navy, he still maintained the style of the navy. His handsome face was absolutely like the faces of those so-called sculptures.He wore black shoes, a gold watch, and such dazzling teeth that he looked as if he were in command of a warship.

After chatting with Sir Barron for a while, Alan Wilson went to find Pamela Mountbatten. The two of them were having fun in the corner of the hall. It was unprecedented. This time, Mountbatten didn't mean to be angry at all, maybe he already understood. , female university does not stay.

"How's the scenery of Ceylon?" Alan Wilson, standing by the window with his hands on the window sill, looked like a licking dog, and he would be sorry for his current appearance if he was not played with.

"To tell the truth?" Pamela Mountbatten smiled, "It's much better than British India, and the locals are in better condition."

"Before Ceylon's independence, I want to try to sign a treaty with Ceylon for the use of a naval base." Alan Wilson nodded, "People say that Ceylon is the tears left by India. I like this metaphor very much. For Indians no longer weep, this tear is better for our British Empire to keep."

Ceylon is to India what Deception Island is to a big country, at least Alan Wilson thinks so.

The population of Ceylon in later generations was about the same as that of Deceit Island, but its area was twice as large.The only disadvantage is that the straits between Ceylon and India are indeed not wide enough, which is a disadvantage compared to Swindle Island.

But there are also advantages. Although the dreamers of the Great Indian Federation have been talking to themselves and emphasizing the close relationship between Ceylon and India, the main religions of the two are indeed different, and the Ceylons do not recognize it. Indians say Buddhism It is a saying of a branch of Hinduism. If the main base of Theravada Buddhism is doing well, is it worthy of being a branch of Hinduism?

The narrow strait is not a problem for the current British Royal Navy.Besides, the strength of the Indian navy cannot be compared with that of a certain big country, so it is not a problem to tease India with Ceylon.

As an honest person, Alan Wilson does not deny that while he is serious now, he is still thinking in his heart, at what time will Pamela shed tears of happiness.

It may be that the role of the Congress Party was too transparent on the first day. On the second day, the Governor's Palace ushered in a real big shot, Patel, one of the Big Three of the Congress Party, and the leader of the conservative faction.

However, Alan Wilson will not do anything just because of the other party’s name. The world is not black and white. Although Patel’s political ideas may intensify the situation in the subcontinent, he is also very hostile to the Soviet Union and enamored of freedom. Trade is a natural comprador leader.

I just don't know whether the arrival this time will show a favorable or unfavorable side to Britain.

"After independence, India, as the largest country in the subcontinent, should of course play a greater role." The giants of the Congress Party came. Unlike yesterday, the representatives of the Congress Party also had a backbone and began to speak out.

Alan Wilson's expression froze slightly, and he squinted his eyes and asked, "I don't know where this greater effect is reflected? It's a little too blurry, not very clear."

"We believe that after independence, India will naturally inherit all the rights and interests of the United Kingdom in the subcontinent." The representative of the Congress Party glanced at Patel, who nodded before continuing, "This meeting should also take into account India's interest is not just a British problem."

"Heh..." Alan Wilson chuckled, "What does this have to do with this meeting?"

"We hope that Mr. Allen can fully consider India's interests and make a choice. Otherwise, it may affect the future relationship between the UK and India."

Alan Wilson stood up slowly with his hands on the table, babbled, and reconfirmed, "Did I hear you right?"

"No, the Governor's Office has always avoided talking about the rights and interests that India should have after independence." Patel said, "Britain must make clear that India is the successor of the subcontinent."

"Come here, Mr. Patel, please go back and wait for the news." Allen Wilson said with a cold face, "We are all adults, and we should know how to think with our brains when we speak, instead of just saying what we think."

"Uh!" Edel came in just in time to see the current stalemate, not knowing what to do, Patel remained motionless.

"Mr. Patel, please go back." Alan Wilson frowned and repeated, and then said, "Forget it, I will personally send Mr. Patel away."

If I remember correctly, this should be the second time the two have clashed. The last time it was a defeat, but this time it happened again. Is it true that he has a good temper?

The negotiations on this day ended without a problem, and Alan Wilson plunged into the telegraph room, and began to hesitate on the issue between Aden and Mauritius.

3 Thirty Chapters Northern Rhodesia

In terms of environment, Aden and Mauritius can be said to be on par. Aden can borrow the power of peace believers locally to add fire to the current situation in India and Pakistan.Mauritius can get the help of French immigrants, which will help the unity of the old imperialism.

But these two places are easy to leave behind. As an assistant to the British Indian Commissioner, he will inevitably be criticized for stretching his hand so long. The most important thing is to ensure the success rate.Be sure to find someone you can trust. The colonial chiefs of Mauritius and Aden, Alan Wilson, only knew each other from telegrams. Once they are investigated later, the other party does not have the friendship to help him cover up.

Wanting to have everything, but also wanting not to leave a clue, Alan Wilson, who was standing in the telegraph room, has not yet made up his mind.

"People still have to keep kind thoughts at all times, maybe they can help you at any time." Alan Wilson opened the translated telegram, and the destination of the telegram was Rhodesia.

Although during the Yugoslavia incident, he cleaned up Mikhailovich's armed forces, almost as clean as he came to the world, coming in naked and leaving naked.

But it is undeniable that he saved hundreds of thousands of lives and found a good home for those who opposed Tito.

How to say, the time gap is not too long, now the two sides still have some incense, right?

The Yugoslav free people led by Mikhailovich eventually settled in Northern Rhodesia, which later became Zambia.

After an initial period of discomfort, these opponents of Tito gained a firm foothold here.

After all, it is not the nineteenth century anymore, and white people cannot go deep into the interior because of various infectious diseases in Africa.

When Mikhailovich and others arrived in Africa, they also received some help from Southern Rhodesia to provide medicines to adapt to the local environment in Africa.

The power of native Rhodesian white people is mainly concentrated in Southern Rhodesia. Regarding the merger of North and South Rhodesia, the native white people of Southern Rhodesia also have ideas.In their eyes, Northern Rhodesia is really not a good place to be barren and desolate.

Of course, this is compared with Southern Rhodesia. In fact, Northern Rhodesia is not barren, but it has not been developed.

After Mikhailovich gained a firm foothold, he began to try hard work to get rich. In Mikhailovich's eyes, most of Northern Rhodesia's land is fertile, rich in water resources, sparsely populated, and suitable for large-scale planting. grow crops.

Now the population of Northern Rhodesia, together with these Yugoslavs, has a scale of one million. Among them, there are 25 whites of various ethnic groups in Yugoslavia, and the rest are local blacks, and wherever the colonists of the British Empire go, loyal servants Just follow the Indian ethnic group wherever you go.

Among the non-white ethnic groups that account for three quarters, there are actually only 4 to 5.00 people of Indian origin, which is less than [-]%.

In a new world, the Serbs and Croats did what Tito wanted to do and didn't do much.

That is to decide to coexist peacefully. The Serbs and Croats are in Yugoslavia, fighting for who is more and who is less, but it is completely different here.

Everyone's homeland can no longer be returned. The main ethnic group here is black, and they occupy the majority of the population.

The basis for competition between several ethnic groups no longer exists, and blacks are the local majority, and ethnic conflicts have turned into racial conflicts.

Eastern Europe is different from Western Europe. Western Europe caught up with the colonial era, and at least put on such a costume when entering modern society.

Eastern Europeans, on the other hand, do not have so many moral burdens. After arriving in Northern Rhodesia, they decisively chose to report to the group to keep warm.

In the scorching summer, two people were lying under a tall weeping willow by the river, chatting and watching the river intently.The Zambezi River can be compared with the other two major arteries of the African continent: the Nile River and the Niger River.Like the other two big rivers, it has its own high water, rapids and waterfalls.

The two are at the junction of North Rhodesia and South Rhodesia, not far from the natural boundary monument of nature, Victoria Falls, this area is close to the mountains, presenting a magnificent landscape.Surrounded by mountains, those unclimbable rocks, huge stone piles, thick tree trunks that have been ruthlessly mineralized by the years, and inaccessible old forests that have not been dug by the axes of the colonists, form an incomparable and spectacular scenery. .

Mikhailovich leaned on the recliner, even when he was resting, his body was still in the posture of moving at any time.He moves cleanly and freely, showing that he is a man of great energy.

It has been more than a year since I arrived in a strange land. At first, it was sent to Africa like goods. The British asked people like Mikhailovich to set the conditions for how much tax they would pay within a few years .

The Yugoslavs who arrived in Northern Rhodesia were not only penniless, but also in debt.

Even necessities such as medicines provided by Southern Rhodesia have to be counted as money. Fortunately, the British are not too stingy in terms of quality.After a year of sweat and rain, vast tracts of farmland appeared and people were left with little debt.

The junction of North and South Rhodesia has also become more and more prosperous, and a market has appeared to exchange daily necessities.Of course not here, this is Mikhailovich's leisurely vacation spot.

The person next to Mikhailovich was an Englishman named William, and his calm demeanor was revealed in his every move.Nobody hesitated about his origins, he was British.

His suit of overly bourgeois clothes showed that he was not used to traveling far.He looked like a city employee strayed into the wilderness, and one might involuntarily look to see if he had a pen stuck over one of his ears.

He is an employee of Mikhailovich and also an English teacher. This is a British colony, and English is the common language. Mikhailovich has to know something about the local area.

While the two were chatting, a figure appeared on the path and walked towards Mikhailovich quickly, "General, we have received a telegram."

"Natovic, where did the telegram come from?" Mikhailovich was a little absent-minded, "Is it from the south?" The southerners he mentioned meant the white natives of Southern Rhodesia.

"No, the telegram was sent from New Delhi. He introduced himself as Alan Wilson." Natović replied, "A favor was requested in the telegram. After confirming receipt of the telegram, the two parties are in contact. .”

"It seems that I need to go back." Mikhailovich said to the employee and honest William next to him, "This person took the initiative to contact, there must be something embarrassing."

After all, Mikhailovich picked up the shotgun that was lying beside him. It was an excellent manly gun with a conical bullet and high accuracy. It could hit a wild cat at a distance of nine hundred yards. or antelope.

For a hunter, this is the best hunting tool.After coming to Africa, Mikhailovich often hunted, especially the African antelope. The hair on the back is cinnamon-colored, and the hair covering the back is as smooth as silk, crystal clear and bright, and the hair on the abdomen is mixed with chestnut color. eye spots.Its meat is delicious and is the best ingredient for dinner.

As Alan Wilson judged, Mikhailovich still misses the old friendship, and the friendship will fade with time, but it is obviously still in the shelf life. After receiving the call back, one is in British India and the other is in North Rhodes. The two people in West Asia were connected across the Indian Ocean.

As long as it is a colony of the British Empire, there are communities of Indian descent, at least in non-white colonies without exception.Northern Rhodesia is certainly no exception.

Alan Wilson asked Mikhailovich to create a typographical campaign to put pressure on the restless Congress Party.

Mikhailovich did not have any psychological burden. He asked in the call back, in what name was the Indian community bloodbathed?

From the perspective of the colonial empire, Indians are the auxiliary force of British colonization. Now that British India is going to be independent, they have no reason to continue to dominate the colonies.

The role of Indians is mainly divided into four stages. In the first stage, Indians are nothing. The British Empire is the same for all colonies. The British are the colonists, and you are the colonized.In the second stage, after all, Britain is underpopulated and needs some dog legs to help manage its colonies.

In the third stage, Germany is aggressive, and Britain and India are as close as brothers. Who said that Britain treats Indians like dogs?I eat whatever the dog eats, and everyone is united to tide over the difficulties.

Now it should be the fourth stage. Since the Indians insist on making trouble, the owner has no food left, so he can only kill the dog.

Alan Wilson said that as an extension of the British Empire, the reputation of Indians in the colonies is not very good. It is completely logical to instigate the locals to carry out bloodbaths on the Indian community.

"Contact Badric, I want to talk to the Croatian." Mikhailovich already had a rough plan in mind and decided to help Alan Wilson with this favor.

But as far as this matter is concerned, Mikhailovich thinks that there is still a way to eat two fish, and find a way to let the blacks wash the Indian community with blood. Ustasha and Chetnik then took action to bring the murderer to justice .Better to bury blacks and Indians at the same time.

On this issue, whether it is Chetnik of the Serbs or Ustasha of the Croats, they are all experts in the war, and only the two can join forces to achieve their goals.

The leaders of the two paramilitary forces recalled their old line of work during the war, ethnic cleansing.Plan very carefully to make it look like blacks and Indians are killing each other.

"We don't need to do it ourselves at all." Badridge said, "When the Indian community is under siege, we can just rescue it. If the Indians get the news, they should be stronger than the blacks, right?"

"How do I know?" Mikhailovich said with a cold face, "Think about how to deal with the public opinion from the outside world?"

"To the outside world, it is the local blacks who oppose India as an accomplice of the colonists. To the surviving Indians, it is the blacks who care about their property." Badridge clapped his hands, "Is there any problem?"

Chapter 331 Retreating as Advance

For the leaders of Chetnik and Ustasha, Mikhailovich and Badric, this kind of operation is not so difficult. They used to do it often, and they all came at each other. .

It's just that the environment has been lost now, and the main contradiction in society has changed from ethnic contradictions to racial contradictions. In Africa, where all blacks are full, they report to the group to keep warm, and then they start to coexist peacefully.

If Mikhailovich and Badric have learned any lessons from their life experiences, it is that they must think twice before doing things. This is a lesson learned from the collapse of Germany.

In modern society, it is no longer possible to play this game with great fanfare. The plan must be careful, learn from the lessons of the past, and do things perfectly.

The real lesson to be learned should be to correct one's mistakes, but the two of them obviously only changed their past mistakes to a limited extent.

The difference from the native whites in Africa is that these Balkan Islands, known as the powder keg, have survived to this day, knowing deeply that some things cannot change over time.

In their view, it was dangerously stupid for white Africans to ignore the huge demographic advantages of blacks.

Sooner or later, there must be a price to pay for this. From the time they arrived in Northern Rhodesia, the hostility towards any local people has been lingering in the minds of these World War II survivors all the time, and has been lingering until today.

Sooner or later in North Rhodesia, similar discussions were not once or twice, but this time it happened to be when Alan Wilson telegraphed for help.In the ensuing three days, neither Mikhailovich nor Badric left the meeting place.

Northern Rhodesia seemed to be all at ease, people doing what they had to do, peasants in villages, walking down the left bank of the river.There are neither embankments nor towpaths to provide a smooth and easy path, but the steep banks, covered with thorn bushes, disappear into a green promenade rich in trees.Those flowering filamentous parasitic plants are tangled between the trees.

At this moment, Alan Wilson left New Delhi and took Pamela Mountbatten to Hyderabad. On the one hand, he was showing weakness to the Congress Party, and on the other hand, he was clearing his suspicions.

Mikhailovich is a good comrade. The good thing about him is that he even dared to speak out about a plan similar to Germany's final settlement plan. Alan Wilson said without lying that he learned that Chetnik and Ustasha After the leader wanted to take the opportunity to take a once-and-for-all solution, he almost peed in fright. What if it was made public?

This is not something he, a civil servant, can handle. Now he regrets asking Mikhailovich for help.

He personally rescued more than 20 survivors from the sea of ​​corpses and blood from the hands of Tito.

This was much scarier than the remnants of the Cannon Party who retreated to Burma. Several consecutive telegrams persuaded Mikhailovich, but the latter still did not change his original intention, saying that he had sufficient experience in this area, which reassured Alan Wilson.

With such an answer, the humble social official was even more worried. The reply clearly stated that it must be done cleanly.It is impossible to keep such a big matter completely secret, but there is still research on the number of people.

In terms of statistics, it can neither be completely regarded as nothing, nor can it be a real disaster. It is necessary to control a shocking figure, but it is not a figure that arouses disgust and general hostility in the international community. The scale of [-] people is just in this range.

As for turning things into contradictions between Indians and local blacks, Alan Wilson thinks there is nothing wrong with this.

Mikhailovich expressed his admiration in the telegram, but he did not expect Alan Wilson to be a professional.

How could Alan Wilson dare to play big in front of these real professionals?If you want to be professional, you should still be the professional of these ruthless people in the Balkans. He is just a keyboard man, how can he be more professional than a knife operator?

As a man, what does it feel like to be held by others? In fact, Alan Wilson has no experience, but he can only use this feeling to describe his situation now.

Of course, on the surface, the restless Alan Wilson, in the eyes of Pamela Mountbatten, was suppressed and wronged by the Congress Party.Such a man who loves to talk nonsense, now often sits on the sidelines, looking nervous and distressing.