British civil servant

In the initial stage of development, we can rely on the textile industry, but we cannot always rely on the textile industry, and the textile industry will not make much money.

It is time for the Malayan colonies to consider transferring this part of their industries and upgrade their own industries.

There is no doubt that it would be better to let Alan Wilson do it himself than to count on the next High Commissioner.

He set the meeting place in Penang, which is the largest colonial city in Malaya closest to Myanmar. At the same time, as a mere son-in-law, he wanted to represent his wife in the meeting of rulers, so why would Pamela Mountbatten be in London?

A day later, Alisa informed Allen Wilson that Yangon had responded and was willing to talk about investment.

"Richard seems to have a good talk." Allen Wilson nodded with satisfaction, "We can use this industrial transfer to regain influence in Myanmar. There is no need to pay the cost of maintaining stability."

That being the case, Alan Wilson was about to go to Penang. At the same time, a certain international actress skillfully put on a headscarf and sunglasses, and was ready to complete the logistical work.

After a full investigation by the colonial government, the incident at the East Africa office was caused by organized and premeditated instigation by anti-British elements, and there was no black rape. The dead seek justice."

"What justice is there to seek? There were hundreds of people who attacked the office that day, and they were all arrested and shot?" Alan Wilson curled his lips, "Just negotiate terms with the Chinese and let them think about what price they are prepared to pay to avoid punishment."

9 Chapter Thirty

After hanging up the phone and closing her eyes, Vivien Li felt that the man was irritable, and whispered, "Is it because I haven't been back for a long time, and I feel a little uncomfortable? Maybe I haven't rested enough yet."

"It has nothing to do with this. I really have a lot of things to do this year, and I will make the next stage of adjustments to the Malayan colony." Alan Wilson rubbed his eyes and said, "Whether it is difficult to lay the foundation depends on whether there is any external help." , but rushing up after having a certain foundation, this is not something that external forces can do. The problem with standing still is that you will be caught up by other places. History has proved many times that standing still is terrible as a result of."

Not to mention anything else, Britain was overtaken by Germany during the Second Industrial Revolution, and the consequences were revealed in the First World War.

"You have done a good job. In fact, Malaya is doing well now." Vivien Leigh said very understandingly, "Looking at the whole of Asia, there should be no more prosperous place than Malaya."

"There is also Japan." Although Alan Wilson thanked the Great Britain Treasure for its recognition, it was not enough for the king to go to court early.

If you are only satisfied with the current achievements, you will be a little rich, and you may be friendly to ordinary colonial residents.

But it wasn't enough for Britain, such a Malayan colony was of little help to Britain.

Britain lacks a textile industry base?There is no technical content in this thing, anyone anywhere can do it.

Not to mention, given the current colonial employment rate, once Singapore's Asian oil refining center is established, where will workers be found?How about finding a peaceful religion country to introduce immigrants and see what the final result is.

Anyway, the historical mission of the textile industry to bring employment has ended, and now is the time to abandon it.

Alan Wilson still has another worry in his heart, that is, the residents of the colony are satisfied with the status quo and like the life of being rich and peaceful.Also known as lying flat, this is absolutely not acceptable.

He didn't come to the colony to give people the umbrella of the people. The only important colony in the hands of the UK that is still worth relying on is suitable as a production base. The UK still expects to share the responsibility, and then you lie down?

Alan Wilson restrained the urge to make money and did not use real estate to cut leeks, not because he did not want to make a profit.It's for the greater good, and no one can stop until he succeeds.

Vivien Leigh didn't quite understand these things. She could only ensure the logistics work and make this man with the same status as her husband feel at ease.

This meeting of rulers on the Penang Esplanade, the sultans regarded it as a private gathering. In fact, it is true that this nominal meeting seems to be very popular in public opinion every time it is held, but it is almost the same as the United Nations General Assembly. Holding a meeting has a meaning, and holding a meeting for the sake of a meeting has no effect.

The colonial government just gave the sultans a sense of presence and a chance to eat and drink.

It is expected that the meeting of rulers will make any request to the colonial government. You can mention it casually, and don't think too much about others.

Alan Wilson made an appearance on behalf of Sarawak, and handed over the matter to Ali Khan. Ali Khan also lives in East Malaysia, but coming to Penang is nothing to him. Ali Khan bought two Comet airliners for private use. Use it, go wherever you want, and live a very comfortable life.

Although he is over 70 years old, it may be the simple life backed by huge wealth for a long time, which has caused him to be in good health and very energetic. When he is free, he goes to Pakistan to talk and laugh with the Pakistani government, showing his battle-hardened side. .

When Ali Khan entertained other Sudans, Alan Wilson had a good talk with the big compradors, and waited for the Burmese delegation to arrive in Penang. Su Yang, Tian Qianqiu, Coca, etc. were among them, and Alan Wilson was given a piece Very popular illusion.

Alan Wilson is already mentally prepared. He knows very well that it is not easy to expect a person to take the initiative to step out of his comfort zone, let alone a rich and powerful big comprador, but he must do this. If he cannot be persuaded, he may have to It's a little tricky, and I hope it won't evolve to that point.

Before these people came, Vivien Leigh had already gone upstairs to rest, leaving the huge living room to these guests.

"Master Zhongtang!" After everyone came in, they all greeted each other, "Master Zhongtang was not in Malaya last year, we missed him very much, and now we are finally back."

"You talk more like bureaucrats than I do." Allen Wilson showed his white teeth and made a gesture of invitation.

After careful calculation, the two sides have known each other for a long time. At least half of the compradors have gone to Newfoundland to fight against the sky.

Alan Wilson is very polite, since he is no stranger, let's first recall the past and thicken the past, and mobilize the atmosphere first.

"Actually, based on our relationship, there is no need to beat around the bush. The Burmese delegation is about to arrive in Penang. We need to discuss investment with Yangon." Alan Wilson finished recalling the past and began to express his purpose, "I hope You can transfer some industries to Myanmar, which can also help Myanmar develop. At the same time, it will also be of great benefit to Malaya.”

"This?" Many people exchanged glances with each other, apparently having doubts about going to an unfamiliar place to buy property.

Alan Wilson's reaction to these people is not surprising at all. He has been neighbors with Southeast Asia for thousands of years. As a result, this place has become an Indian cultural area and a peaceful religious cultural area, which shows the degree of conservatism.

If it weren't for the population explosion in the Qing Dynasty, the country would not be able to accommodate it. It is really unknown whether these people would be willing to leave their homes and come to Nanyang.

Moreover, the boneless class of compradors belonged to a relatively timid group among businessmen, and businessmen had a natural risk aversion mentality, let alone the comprador class among them.

If possible, they just want to stay in the Malayan colony for the rest of their lives under the protection of the British to harvest leeks.

"The conditions in Myanmar are quite good, and we are in harmony with General Aung San. You may not know that Burma was once the most prosperous place among all British colonies. It is equivalent to Malaya today."

Alan Wilson was not angry in the face of these hesitant compradors, because this was what he expected.

Of course, if no one supports him, then he may be disappointed, which means that he has a problem with his own vision, and he has picked a bunch of people to support him, and there is not even a single person with a long-term vision.

"Master Zhongtang, if we invest in Myanmar, it may cause unemployment in Malaya." One of them said, expressing his original intention to continue to contribute to the development of Malaya.

"Increasing the unemployment rate is a good thing. Fairness is not egalitarianism." Alan Wilson said with a calm smile, "The existence of a necessary unemployment rate is beneficial to the entire society. Unemployment exists, and it is publicized as a so-called merit, does Mr. Liu often read books from the Soviet Union?"

The comprador who just spoke didn't speak directly. He didn't dare to answer this kind of rhetorical question, so he could only smile apologetically and sit aside.

"Lord Zhongtang, we are businessmen, we are really afraid of risks, and we don't know the local situation in Myanmar." Su Yang continued, "But I think, as long as Lord Zhongtang can negotiate with Yangon, it will not be a problem. "

"You learn from Boss Su, but if you live in China now, you will be landlords when you succeed, and you should all be re-educated now." Alan Wilson snorted softly, and in the end it was up to his son-in-law in Newfoundland.

"My idea is very simple. There is no need to keep some industries, such as the textile industry, and they can be transferred to Myanmar. Of course, this will not start immediately, but will take a few years. The released labor force will be Add it to other industries, such as the completed Singapore port and the Asian oil refining center project. These all require labor and are more profitable, much more than a day in a textile factory."

"In fact, even if you don't agree, it won't change the result. Once the project of the oil refining center is completed and you start recruiting workers, your workers will run away. I'm telling you now, it's all because of the past, and you agree. It doesn’t matter if you don’t agree, the textile industry will be a weight in the negotiation with Yangon this time.”

"I told you that it is time for you to adjust. Don't really fall into a crisis at that time, and come to me crying. I am very busy, and I may not be in office anymore. I don't have time to listen to your wailing."

Alan Wilson's words were very blunt, but the effect was very good, and finally got to the point. Gu Ke said with doubts, "Master Zhongtang, thank you for your reminder. I don't know how the local salary is."

"It's much lower than Malaya. If you have time to ask me, why don't you send someone to ask yourself." Allen Wilson said impatiently, "Driven by capital, it is the general trend to move to places with lower costs. And for a place For me, industrial upgrading is necessary for development, and this is not the first time it has happened, but it is just the first time you have encountered it.”

"If you have time, think about expanding your business. Don't just think about cutting leeks in Malaya. There are more than 1000 million people here. If you want to annex each other, you can stay here and stay alive. , we must find a way to win the entire Southeast Asian market.”

This is not a question of whether to do it, but a question of when to do it. He must now let the compradors understand this.

After such a friendly communication by the High Commissioner of Malaya, the compradors suddenly became upright, full of the temperament of national capitalists, and expressed their intention to develop the market and benefit the society with the support of the UK.

"You are all respected justices of the peace." Allen Wilson smiled and expressed his appreciation for this kind of high moral integrity. They are all talents of pillars.

Chapter 931 Return to Myanmar Strategy

The so-called weakness of the bourgeoisie can be exploited not only by the hostile camp, but also by one's own side.

So far, if these justices of the peace are disobedient, Alan Wilson still has the ability to bankrupt them.

And it's completely justified. He likes to record the wrong things done by other countries when he has nothing to do, such as the U.S. troops stationed in Japan, how many bad crotch things the U.S. troops stationed in South Korea did, how many people were killed by African colonists, and so on.

It is not non-existent at the personal level. In fact, at this level, everyone's butt is not clean.

Many things, if the colonial government hadn't been lenient, many people would have died in the middle. How could there be five people and six people here for a few days?

Being able to live well to this day is entirely based on his own goodwill, but he really thinks that it is all based on his own personal struggle. Almost everyone’s property has shares that he provided funds to replace, and it is reasonable for him to confiscate them now. As it should be.

"Sometimes, if you don't give them a little power, they will easily think that you are too talkative." After everyone left, Alan Wilson played with the national treasure and expressed his feelings.

This is the reason why you put your hand inside. Vivien rolled her eyes at Ellen Wilson. The numbness in her chest made her not respond for a while, and she didn't need to respond. Immediately, the man came up and had a verbal exchange. Let the national treasure experience the eloquence of an imperial commissioner.

"What if they are dissatisfied?" Vivien Leigh licked her lips, trying to adjust her breathing steadily.

"The Soviets said that the weakness of the little bourgeois lies in the fact that they obey the capitalists and regard protecting the interests of the capitalists as their own interests. They completely forget that they are exploited laborers who lack production tools, and they may be fired overnight at any time Become a state of abject poverty, but especially like to stand on the opposite side of the majority of laborers and act as a spiritual capitalist. Only by working overtime and moving bricks can we barely make ends meet, but the sense of superiority is overwhelming."

"It is true that they are not small bourgeois, but in front of us, they are not much better than small bourgeois. When they grow into monopoly capitalists, they will probably have the capital to negotiate with me. If the industry is limited to the Malayan colony, what can I say about them? In terms of what has to be heard, in a way I speak more than God does here."

Alan Wilson said in a flat tone with one hand covering the sky, "Even if they can do business all over Southeast Asia, they are just a regional capitalist. When they really meet Pamela, they are still not on the same level."

"Pamela knows that you have their replacement shares?" Vivien Leigh asked, but immediately defended, "I don't want your money, I just ask casually."

"I know, but I don't know everything." Alan Wilson blinked at Vivien Leigh, and said to himself, "If I didn't have ideals in mind, I was going to benefit the society, and I wouldn't have to worry about life in any country in the free world. Who made me an innate patriotic heart."

So is it too much for the Great British Treasure to reward the imperial commissioner who is running around for the country?This is not too much, Alan Wilson feels that the royal princess personally rewards him, and he can have a clear conscience.

When the next step was being taken, the arrival of Ali Khan forced the bone-setting session to be postponed.

For Ali Khan, Alan Wilson naturally respects him. This maharaja is not comparable to ordinary people, and his ability has added to him, which has caused the two to treat each other as equals.

"Sometimes I have to ask Majesty to help me run around, and I really feel bad. Although I can take the Comet Airliner to and fro, the running around on the journey is real."

Alan Wilson came out with a gentle face to greet Ali Khan, and at the same time, he recognized Ali Khan's noble qualities of being rich but willing to be poor. This kind of life is enough to make him look up.

The world is so realistic, if a rich country chooses this kind of life, it will be appreciated by others, but this is based on the foundation of a rich country. .

There is no doubt that Ali Khan, the former maharaja of Hyderabad and now the maharaja of Sabah, belongs to the existence of farting.

"It turns out that your main purpose is to talk to representatives of Myanmar." Ali Khan only now knows what Alan Wilson's purpose is, and the meeting of rulers is just a cover.

It can't be said that, the function of the meeting of rulers is still there, such as having an afternoon tea and discussing government affairs.

"My lord, the UK has gotten rid of the post-war situation, and now it is going to go a step further. Strictly speaking, my communication with Myanmar is to return to the strategy of Myanmar."

Alan Wilson took out a cigar and lit it, and said calmly, "Otherwise, people would think that the British Empire is really a thing of the past, right?"

He had designated the meeting place with the Burmese delegation in advance. The golf course and the supporting hotel in the eastern suburbs of Penang were used as the meeting place. The PICC who runs the place... his ex-wife Empress Nanfang in a state of separation.

The imperial commissioner swears that he did not dig into the relationship between Emperor Baoda and Empress Nanfang at all. After Emperor Baoda left South Vietnam, because of the previous concubine issue, Emperor Baoda, who lost the throne of the emperor, could no longer suppress Empress Nanfang. The dissatisfaction is purely a personal matter between the two.

Of course, he did give Queen Nanfang the green passage to run the golf course, and he did not deny that.

"Returning to Myanmar and choosing here for negotiations, I believe it will attract some popularity and make the business here better."

Alan Wilson raised his trousers while talking with his back to Queen Nanfang, with a hint of satisfaction that his wish had been fulfilled.

Empress Nanfang's hair was disheveled, she lowered her head and put on her clothes, she hadn't recovered from the sudden incident.

"I will live here during the meeting, no problem." Alan Wilson, who has changed from a primitive man to a beast in clothes, resumed his hypocrisy and asked the owner of the golf course, "That's no problem, the queen's cooperation order People are grateful."

Maybe Empress Nanfang is not used to it yet, and after living alone, a man behind her appeared, but it doesn't matter, and she will get used to it gradually in the future.

The leader who led the Burmese delegation to Penang was U Nu. Of course, like Aung San, this man has long appeared as an anti-British and pro-Japanese faction.

Wu Nu was born in a merchant family in Waxima City, Miaoming County.He studied at Muma Anglo-Myanmar School and graduated from Yangon Muma High School.

Graduated from the Department of Philosophy, Yangon University with a Bachelor of Arts degree.He once served as the principal of Bantingwu District National Middle School.After that, he returned to Yangon University to study law.Served as President of the Student Union.He was expelled from the school because he opposed British colonization and participated in leading the strike movement together with Aung San, the leader of the student union.

In the 30s, he joined the Burmese Association as the person in charge of finance and publicity.Together with other leaders of the party, he founded the Red Dragon Publishing House, translated and introduced Marxist theoretical works and published progressive books and periodicals, and once translated and published some chapters of "Das Kapital".In [-], he was arrested by the colonial authorities for participating in the anti-British general strike and demonstration movement.

During World War II, Wu Nu participated in the Bamo cabinet organized by the Japanese, and continued to oppose Britain after the war.

However, General Aung San and his group are basically similar to Nehru in nature, except that they have a history of being pro-Japanese. However, these leaders of Myanmar's independence are still very flexible and have a moral bottom line.

Take Wu Nu himself as an example. He has visited China four times in the past three years, and he has not felt embarrassed to change his position at all.

"I didn't expect to have acquaintances." After leading a group of officials to shake hands with Wu Nu, Alan Wilson stared at a person behind Wu Nu with a smile. Wu Ding talked about the Chinese who he met once when he went to Myanmar.

"Commissioner Wilson." Seeing that he was recognized, Wu Dinglun greeted honestly.

Alan Wilson was a little surprised. Before he got there, this man got involved in the Burmese government. He seemed to be doing well. He said with a gentle smile, "It's been a long time. Welcome distinguished Burmese guests, come to Penang City Golf Course, let’s choose a relaxing place to talk slowly.”

Among the independent leaders after the war, Aung San was quite young. Aung San himself was only 32 years old at the time, and U Nu was only older, and he is only 43 now.As for Aung San, he is only [-] years old this year.

The current situation in Myanmar is not too bad, but it is indeed far from what these independent leaders expected.

"I have also helped Myanmar a lot, Speaker U Nu, you must know that Burgess and I led the deportation of the Rohingya people."

Alan Wilson expressed his credit in a friendly manner, "If it weren't for my behavior at that time, how could you have done the same thing under the eyes of India or Pakistan? I am not claiming credit for myself, but objectively I did help Myanmar. Busy, even if you are already independent, you should admit it."

The prepared negotiation site has already been filled with sumptuous delicacies, and some golf course guests not far away are swinging their golf balls with enthusiasm.

Alan Wilson also expressed a blunt attitude, and asked rhetorically, "Myanmar has been independent for ten years. With the efforts of everyone, it goes without saying that the speed of development is naturally not much behind other countries except for the Malayan colony. The Bandung Conference was also taken seriously, and when it comes to this, Speaker U Nu has visited China many times and received a warm welcome, which can be seen.”

His words are a bit ambiguous. Among the entire British colonies, British Burma was the wealthiest place except the white dominion, and it was much richer than Malaya.

And ten years after independence, it has become not far behind other countries, and the Malayan colonies must be excluded. Is this?

Chapter 932 The World's Third America

These remarks are already very sharp, and this achievement after ten years of independence is really unjustifiable. Of course, there are many factors for this. The only consolation is that Burmese people still live more like human beings than Indians.

"Mr. Wilson, Myanmar's development may not be satisfactory, but the current achievements are enough to comfort Myanmar after independence." Wu Nu heard the sarcasm in the words, but still replied calmly, "We in Myanmar It is a peaceful country with good relations with neighboring countries.”

"Oh, it's all good? For example, the pro-Thai forces in Shan State? And the Wa State in the north. You should thank me, otherwise the Rohingya will be troublesome." Alan Wilson said with a snort, "Of course, you In front of me, it can be said that Myanmar is a peaceful country, but I just pretended not to know that before the British occupation, Myanmar destroyed Thailand, attacked India, and fought a few times with the Qing Dynasty.”

From this point of view, Myanmar was indeed a small overlord in Southeast Asia at that time. After occupying the entire territory of Thailand, the land controlled by Myanmar was qualified to stand side by side with China. Generally, the regime in the south of the Yangtze River was separated, which was the size of Myanmar at that time.

It has to be said that when Qianlong was very energetic, the Qing army who attacked Burma was not acclimatized, and a large number of people died of illness, which led to Qianlong's idea of ​​destroying Burma and establishing a province. China, the dream of a big country in the south will always be a bubble.