British civil servant

But Nehru just didn't understand the general situation, so that Alan Wilson, who had good intentions and hoped that India would be more democratic, encountered troubles that should not have occurred. This is simply too abominable.

After solving the trouble this time, he will definitely let Nehru know the consequences in the next time.

"Aren't you in South India? Why did you come to my house again? What are you doing this time?" When Pamela Mountbatten saw Alan Wilson when she opened the door, she asked three soul questions again.

"I hope that the next time we meet, I won't face this continuity problem." Alan Wilson looked at Pamela Mountbatten fixedly, skipping the other party and glanced into the room, "Let me go in Well, I came here specially and brought you a gift."

What is there in this place in South Asia?In addition to some well-known specialties, it was also the home of gemstones in the world of ancient societies.The jewel in the crown also literally means the British Empire. Before the discovery of diamond mines in South Africa and Brazil, it was also the center of diamond processing. Alan Wilson, who knows the history, knows that because of labor costs, this has not changed in the 21st century. .

The Commissioner of Hyderabad spent a lot of money on this trip, and brought a big diamond from Ali Khan. Anyway, in his opinion, even if it is not ten carats, it is not far behind.

"I can't ask for it, it's too expensive." Pamela Mountbatten glanced at the diamond out of the corner of her eyes, and refused insincerely, "The last time you came, there have been rumors, so what is the gift of diamonds this time?"

You think I want this?Allen Wilson was out of breath, calmed down and sighed, "I am in trouble now, and I hope I can successfully get through the current difficulties."

Then I will tell you all about the organization of the gathering in Hyderabad and the reaction of the Congress Party, the ins and outs.

"Is it Nehru who wants to trouble you?" Pamela Mountbatten was very surprised. "I heard that Nehru seems to be quite arrogant, and he can pay attention to your work in Hyderabad. However, you It should be Sir Barron, or Governor Wavell."

"It's certainly useful to find Sir Barron and Governor Wavell, but it's even more useful to find your father." Alan Wilson looked like you shouldn't lie to me. The royal family of the British Empire is definitely not a decoration, at least not yet.

Once upon a time, Alan Wilson never imagined that he would bribe an underage girl.But the world is so wonderful. Currently, the most authoritative person in British India is Mountbatten who holds the template of the Great British Dragon Aotian.

Do you want to ask for wealth and insurance, first deal with Pamela Mountbatten, but it seems that there is no such thing as cooking raw rice in the UK.The possibility of facing prison is more likely.

"What was your look just now?" Pamela Mountbatten moved back unconsciously, and she happened to see Alan Wilson's gaze just now.

"I'm thinking about how to get through this difficult time." Lying with a red face and a heartbeat is not difficult for Alan Wilson now, not to mention that the person who wants to deceive is still an underage girl.

"Let me ask for you!" After being indoctrinated for a long time, Pamela Mountbatten finally couldn't stand it anymore.She doesn't have many friends in British India, and although the Hyderabad commissioner in front of her is not familiar with her, Pamela Mountbatten felt a little sorry for causing trouble to him last time.

It's not really greedy for diamonds or anything, Pamela Mountbatten thought so, and made a very brave decision for her to help this middle-level and high-level civil servant and test her father's tone.

The atmosphere in the Governor's Mansion of British India was very embarrassing. Governor Wavell was dressed in military uniform, and he looked more like the commander-in-chief than Mountbatten, who was dressed in civilian clothes.

Governor Wavell, who was already a field marshal before the Governor of British India, usually does not interfere with the work of the Governor's Palace, but is a very trusted civil servant leader Sir Barron.

Of course Sir Barron was also in the room, looking relaxed as if he didn't know anything about it.Mountbatten hesitated to speak, and asked, "What does Sir Barron think of the Congress Party's protest?"

"In principle, the current British India does need the support of the Congress Party for the war, but we have to consider another matter, which is the authority of the Governor's Palace." Sir Barron paused slightly when he said this, " It's not a big deal in itself, I believe Nehru shouldn't take it to heart."

oh!Mountbatten nodded knowingly, but he was actually not satisfied with the answer in his heart. Why would his daughter find a chance to speak for this person?

"Well, let me meet with him and communicate with him." Mountbatten said to Sir Barron, "Don't worry, it's just a simple chat. I believe communication is not difficult for me."

An imperceptible smile flashed across the corner of Sir Baron's mouth, and then he looked solemn, "Since the commander-in-chief thinks it's appropriate, I believe this commissioner of the country, and there is no reason to refuse."

Chapter 26 Transfer away

"Actually, I can understand the protests from the Congress Party, but out of the responsibility of the Commissioner of Hyderabad and respect for the monarch Ali Khan, I can't stop Hyderabad's enthusiasm for this gathering, and I didn't stop it at all. reason."

This one-on-one meeting was actually beyond Alan Wilson's expectations, but he quickly cleared up his responsibilities according to the previous explanation, but General Mountbatten's face was playful, with a half-smile expression, as expected It is the Great British Dragon Aotian.Such a calm look made Alan Wilson shut his mouth unconsciously.

"I've heard this kind of words more times than you say." General Mountbatten commented a little funny, "Look at you civil servants, saying these things that no one can understand every day." , and think that he is very smart, but in reality? Hold a meeting for small things, and beat your head for big things."

Mountbatten's sculpted face was covered with immunity to dialogue skills, and then he turned to himself and said, "It's just that I didn't expect that you made your connections to my daughter, which is very surprising. To be honest, I don't know and don't want to know what your purpose is, but now at a critical moment when victory is in sight, there must be no problems in British India, and if there is a problem, the victory may be delayed by one day."

For General Mountbatten, the most important thing now is to win the World War. Compared with Europe, where news of victory has been transmitted at any time, things in Asia are not particularly clear.

In General Mountbatten's mind, the outcome of victory would naturally be the same as Germany's. The Allied Powers invaded the Japanese mainland and liquidated the whole of Japan to ensure that the country would not become a threat in the future.

Seeing that Mountbatten was immune to speaking skills, Alan Wilson was a little dumbfounded. Thinking about it, the other party was born so high, and he grew up with praise since he was a child, and he came into contact with all the dignitaries.Moreover, Mountbatten has always been famous for his diplomacy. He solved the problem of cooperation between the British army and other Allied forces when he first came to India. It is definitely not useless as people think.

"To be honest, I want to make concessions to Nehru on this matter. Of course, I have realized from Sir Barron that the Congress Party is not very tough on your affairs, but I still want to do it." Mountbatten held his head in one hand, and said flatly, "The reason is like what I just said. Before the victory is about to come, I don't want any negative factors to appear."

When Alan Wilson heard it, was he going to be killed to make an example to others?He couldn't help but change his face and wanted to explain.

"I decided to transfer you from British India!" General Mountbatten said to himself, "It's not out of selfishness, and it doesn't have much to do with Pamela. It's just a temporary transfer."

"Temporary transfer?" Alan Wilson muttered, not quite understanding what Mountbatten meant.

"On the surface, the Congress Party can accept it!" General Mountbatten explained, "The situation in the European battlefield is very good now, the Allied forces have broken through the Rhine River defense line, and Berlin is within easy reach. This does not count the Soviet Red Army on the Eastern Front. In fact, the joy of victory will come at any time. The moment when the war is over is the most chaotic time. Let me explain one more thing here, this is not a punishment for you, but just let you leave British India temporarily until you come back You can do things more maturely.”

Alan Wilson stared at Mountbatten's expression very impolitely, but immediately realized that he shouldn't do this.But it seems that the other party has no reason to deceive himself.

"I have a pretty good relationship with Winston. I can write a recommendation letter for you. Which department do you like the working atmosphere in?" Mountbatten asked in a consulting tone when he said this.

Mountbatten is not lying at all. His relationship with the current Prime Minister Churchill is indeed very good.This is only part of the truth. The whole truth is that he has very good relations with all senior officials of the allies he has come into contact with, almost without exception.

At this time, Allen Wilson woke up like a dream, and quickly went through some departments in his mind, and asked uncertainly, "Ministry of Foreign Affairs?"

"Ministry of Foreign Affairs? It's somewhat similar to your current job, but I think the Colonial Department is the most suitable for you." General Mountbatten thought for a while and shook his head, "Of course the European war is the most important thing at present. During this process, you You can get a lot of experience. In this way, the relationship between the British Indian Minister Leo Emery and me is also good. I asked him to recommend you to work in the Colonial Department, but you are temporarily seconded to the Foreign Ministry to wait in Europe. Once the Asian battlefield Japan insists on not Hold on, I'm asking you to come back."

Europe?US-Soviet confrontation on the front line?Berlin Wall?Thinking of this, Alan Wilson secretly sighed that this is indeed a good place.

From the day Germany surrendered, the wonderful history has entered another stage.

"You don't want to go?" General Mountbatten tilted his head and said arrogantly, "This is an opportunity."

"I, of course! I am very willing to meet greater challenges." Alan Wilson opened his mouth, knowing that the matter was a foregone conclusion, "I don't know when I will leave."

"I'll give you a few days to deal with things. I heard that you have a good relationship with Ali Khan. This is admirable. You can spend the rest of the time saying goodbye to your friends." Mountbatten didn't know why, but he felt relieved. tone.

Up to now, Alan Wilson still thinks in his heart that this Great British Dragon Aotian just found an excuse to get himself out of British India, until he accepted two autographed letters from Mountbatten in a daze, which were addressed to the Prime Minister Churchill and Indian Colonial Secretary Leo Emory.

"You go to Sir Barron to arrange your trip to Europe. You have to keep these two letters, and you only have free time to go about your business." General Mountbatten held his own letter in his hand, "Just now you also After seeing the contents of the letter, I can rest assured now."

At least on the surface, Alan Wilson did get out of India in disgrace in front of the Congress Party.This can be regarded as an explanation from the Governor-General of British India to the Congress Party.

"What a surprise." Sir Barron shook his head slightly. "Actually, the Congress Party's protests could have been ignored, but with these two letters, maybe it's really a good thing."

"Does Sir Barron think so?" Hearing what the head of the British Indian civil servants said, Alan Wilson suddenly became optimistic, and he also felt that this was not a bad thing.

"I didn't say anything. Good things and bad things are sometimes the same thing." Sir Baron pondered for a while and said, "At least these few days you are free, forget all your troubles, take a good rest, and then go to Mumbai to sit down." Ship, there is no danger on the sea now."

Leaving Sir Barron, Alan Wilson immediately rushed to the next occasion.

"My father transferred you?" Pamela Mountbatten whispered angrily, "Why is he doing this? He takes those Indians too seriously. I'll go find him."

"This is not a bad thing!" Reaching out and grabbing Pamela Mountbatten's clothes, Alan Wilson shrugged, "If possible, pay more attention to Hyderabad. good."

"You seem to be very happy to leave British India?" Pamela Mountbatten asked with some doubts.

"I'm heartbroken, and I'm going to settle this matter when I get back." Alan Wilson pouted his lower lip and blew the hair on his forehead, "It's good to go back to London, I just finished my graduation thesis .”

Chapter 27 Mumbai

Not to mention what is happy, what is not happy!Allen Wilson just thinks that this era is promising and that's all.

Although it was not coincidental that it happened to catch up with the decline of the British Empire, the collapse of order inevitably brought rare opportunities. If he wanted to do business, he could easily live a good life, but he did not I don't want to do this, I would rather be a humble public instrument and serve this country.

And having said that, which capitalist who can be called by name did not rise through political benefits?In the whole world, there is no one who can crush all difficulties with his own power.

This does not conform to the objective law of development.Even in a large and tight filter, there are always some fish that slip through the net.

But who says you can't have both?Alan Wilson tugged on Pamela Mountbatten's clothes, thinking for a moment.

"By the way, you once said that you were a student of the Oriental College, but you didn't graduate because of the outbreak of the war. Hey, how old were you?" Pamela Mountbatten suddenly remembered that Alan Wilson once said his resume.

"That's not a big deal. Geniuses are also born among ordinary people." Alan Wilson briefly mentioned his resume, with the corners of his mouth curled up, showing a complacent look.

"You look just like my father." Pamela Mountbatten said with a look of disgust, "Can't you be like me and be normal to everyone?"

"Perhaps I really can't understand how approachable your father who was born into a prince's family and the mother of the richest man in Britain are, and I can't even understand how hard it is for your father, who is the commander-in-chief of the Allied Forces in Southeast Asia, and the mother who directs [-] medical personnel to support the front line. Alan Wilson tilted his head with a face full of acknowledgment, "But I am ready to return to London. At this time, I hope to get Pamela's help here."

Reaching out to pat Alan Wilson on the shoulder, Pamela Mountbatten said as if wrapped around me, "Leave it all to me."

Alan Wilson rolled his eyes at the other party, stretched out his fingers to clamp the girl's little hand, and placed it in front of him. The other hand took it out of his pocket and placed it on Pamela Mountbatten's hand, "The size is not bad. !"

A sapphire ring suddenly appeared on Pamela Mountbatten's finger, and the latter said embarrassingly, "What is this, why do you always give me gems?"

"It's just a souvenir. I'm going back to London this time. I have some things to take with me. My father has some personal items to ship. It might be a trouble." Alan Wilson made the request with a frown.

"Is it a lot?" Pamela Mountbatten asked softly, regardless of her beating heart.

"It's really not small. The old man has the habit of collecting local ancient books, and it's quite troublesome to transport them. It just so happens that I will transport them back together when I go back this time. They are all collected by him throughout his life. I am obliged to keep these ancient books." Allen Wilson seemed to think about it, but in fact, it was less than twenty tons.

Because of the continuation of the war, sea routes are not safe. The proceeds from the Golden Temple in India have been kept in India. In fact, there is no good way. I don't trust it very much, and I have always placed it in my residence in New Delhi.

Alan Wilson took Pamela Mountbatten to the residence directly. Of course, there were some books in it. Obviously Pamela Mountbatten was not very interested and expressed his willingness to help.

The daughter of the commander-in-chief of the Southeast Asian theater is domineering, and Alan Wilson silently gave her a thumbs up in her heart.

To the assistant in Hyderabad, Alan Wilson did not say in his telegram that he was transferred, but only that he was temporarily seconded to the mainland. This is what the well-known appraiser Sir Barron meant. After all, it is also true.

It may disappear for a while, but the Hyderabad commissioner is temporarily vacant. Before that, the Hyderabad commissioner was also a high-status position with good benefits but not very important.

"How can you go to a man's house alone?" Mountbatten looked his daughter up and down, and said helplessly, "I can understand that you are friends, but it's a little inappropriate at your age."

"Father, look at what you said. Alan is the Commissioner of Hyderabad. He is a restrained civil servant and treats me with great respect." Pamela Mountbatten wears a sapphire ring on her finger. Boat.

"Me?" Mountbatten was about to open his mouth, but his face changed and he said, "I'll send someone to take you there."

"Alan's father has a batch of collections to be shipped back to the country together. I hope to ship them back in the name of my father. Because there are a lot of ancient books." Pamela Mountbatten made a further request, got up and went upstairs after getting approval, "I want Write a letter to my sister and give it to him when the time comes for him to take it back to London. I will go to the suburbs with him tomorrow, and that’s it for now.”

at present!Mountbatten thought about it for a while, and it was only for now, and the other party would return to Europe after that, and it would not become a problem.

"We are better than these Indian children, so we can give them alms like this." Alan Wilson took Pamela Mountbatten's hands and crossed them together, with blue lights flashing on his fingertips, looking at the Indian children not far away.

Today, the two came to the northern suburbs for an outing. The so-called North Indian climate does not mean that winter does not exist. Winter is just as hard. It has been moving in an unbearable direction step by step.

"My father and I asked for leave. When you leave, I will send you to Mumbai." Pamela Mountbatten came back to her senses, ignored the surrounding decorations, and said softly, "What is the problem with your assistant in Hyderabad? It's time to contact me."

"Hands are sweating." Taking out a handkerchief to wipe off the sweat stains on Pamela Mountbatten's hands, Alan Wilson said softly, "I'll send you a telegram when I get back to London."

"Send me a telegram." Pamela Mountbatten pretended to be serious and refused, "It's as if you don't have a job. This is a letter from me to my sister. You can send it to me. My mother has been in London for half a year. Take me say hello."

"Don't worry." Alan Wilson agreed with a thump on his chest.

When it was time to set off, Alan Wilson got on the train to Mumbai without much effort, and Pamela Mountbatten, who was sitting next to him, asked, "Why are the boxes so heavy, it makes those soldiers tired. "

"The box is made of iron. And the paper is very heavy when stacked together. It's like whether a knife is sharp or not, but you actually have to judge it by cutting the paper." Alan Wilson compared things that don't make sense. The unusual weight belies the past.

When we arrived in Mumbai, the freighter was scheduled to depart the next day. Pamela Mountbatten looked at the busy port with great interest, as if she was going to walk along the seaside tirelessly. Allen Wilson said without losing the opportunity, "Actually, Juna The coastline of Ghatdu State is beautiful, I will take you to see it when I have a chance."

Chapter 28 Dawn of Victory

In terms of mentality, Alan Wilson is definitely more unequivocal than anyone else. Under the power of the Congress Party, he will get out of British India in disgrace. There is still time to plant mines here, so that Pamela Mountbatten can go Take a look at Junagadh.

Because leaving British India has forgotten the interests of the country?This is absolutely impossible, even in Europe, he can still contribute to the great monarchs on the South Asian subcontinent.In a sense, it could even be better.

Although he has not been the commissioner of the Hyderabad state for a long time, Alan Wilson has successfully established an image of hard work in front of Ali Khan with a sincere attitude. Minister of Deraba.

Among the people who came to Mumbai to see him off was the Chancellor of the Exchequer of Hyderabad, but in Alan Wilson's view, with such a miserly monarch, the Chancellor of the Exchequer had very limited room to play.

It happened that Pamela Mountbatten was also there, and Alan Wilson also introduced Pamela's identity. The other party was overjoyed and praised immediately, "Commissioner, it can be seen that London seconded you to return to China temporarily, just to let you play a greater role in the future." .So our Maharaja can rest assured."

After finishing speaking, he took out the prepared gift, a palm-sized box, and opened it to see that it was full of gems.

"This is all the country values ​​me!" Of course Alan Wilson knew that it was all because of Pamela Mountbatten. If he really returned home in despair, the other party might not take out the box, but Take it back, "Give my regards to Maharaja Ali Khan. Although I am returning to China temporarily, my heart will always be with Hyderabad. This is my personal promise."

About to leave the place where he worked for a long time, Alan Wilson was very relaxed and maintained an optimistic attitude all the time. This even affected Pamela Mountbatten. As for the gems sent by Ali Khan, he also passed them on to Pamela Mountbatten. Barton.

"Don't you care about wealth?" Holding a box of colorful gems in her hand, Pamela Mountbatten's mind went blank, and she couldn't understand the person in front of her at all.

Of course I care, otherwise what are you doing with these big boxes?These boxes are actually empty, and the gold is in the steel interlayer. The time spent designing these boxes is not even comparable to going to college.

Even though he thought so, Alan Wilson still pretended to be open-minded, "There is a comparison between precious and not precious, it depends on what these gems are compared with? To me, they are really stones."

Before leaving, Alan Wilson, who regarded money as dung and had a face full of awesomeness, immediately became taller in front of Pamela Mountbatten.

The freighter at the pier had already blown its whistle, and Alan Wilson said goodbye to Pamela Mountbatten with a smile, "So respectful Miss Pamela, we are destined to meet again, and there is..."

"I will take care of your assistants!" Pamela Mountbatten raised her head and said first, "You can write a letter when you have time, and take me to say hello to my mother and sister."

Stretching out a thumbs up to Pamela Mountbatten, Alan Wilson waved his hand and boarded the freighter.

"Let's go back to New Delhi too!" Pamela Mountbatten smiled and greeted the soldiers around her, "Thank you so much."

At the same time as Alan Wilson's long sea journey, the European battlefield has reached a critical moment. The Allied forces on the Western Front launched the Battle of Ruhr, hoping to join forces with the Soviet Red Army on the Eastern Front.

The Allied forces commanded by Eisenhower faced Field Marshal Model in Germany who was known as a firefighter.But from one moment to another, compared with when he was a firefighter on the Eastern Front, Model was facing a worse situation at this time.Berlin transferred a large number of troops to the Eastern Front to resist the threat of the Soviet Red Army to Berlin.

The Allied forces on the western front had an absolute advantage in terms of strength and weapons, and the aviation force carried out interdiction bombing before the start of the battle.

When Alan Wilson arrived in London, the Battle of the Ruhr had come to an end. The newspapers on the streets of London were full of news that Model committed suicide and the German army on the western front had collapsed. Everyone knew at this time that the fall of Germany was not far away.

"Who would have thought that a few years ago, the Germans looked invincible." Alan Wilson, who was holding a newspaper, shrugged and disembarked with his own box. It is a big deal to keep these priceless treasures properly.

Then it is to perform your duties and be a qualified messenger.It has to be said that the traces of the war are still very obvious. For example, there are women all over the street, but men of the right age are rarely seen. This has greatly improved the presence of Alan Wilson himself.

Compared with before the outbreak of the war, it was obvious that London was in depression. As the war was drawing to a close, the question facing many people was how to restore the vitality of London after the war.