Seeing that Alan Wilson was silent, Edward Bridges asked, "Now let me ask you a few questions. Once British India becomes independent, will it flourish?"
"British India will definitely fall into chaos, and the two major religions that have been suppressed for a long time will merge. Fifteen large princely states including Hyderabad are a certain factor, but based on my understanding of Ali Khan, he will not choose
Incorporated into India. But Nehru’s base was too strong. If you give him time, he can solve these problems." Alan Wilson told the truth, this is what happened later.
"Very good!" Edward Bridges nodded in approval and asked, "Do you think the independence of British India is a good thing for the British Empire?"
"Of course not. British India is the most important colony of the British Empire. Once independent, it will have an impact on the vast colonies of the British Empire. This will set back our civilization. For more than a hundred years, we have continued to make British India stronger, but India
Nationalists will definitely not appreciate it and think this is what it should be. They will only pursue India's antiquity and greatness. If development does not go smoothly, it will definitely be the fault of the colonizers."
It was a good thing to say again. Edward Bridges said with great satisfaction, "Mr. Churchill and Prime Minister Attlee have different views on the issue of British India. Prime Minister Churchill believes that it should be suppressed, but our British Empire
In fact, it can no longer be done, and Prime Minister Attlee thinks it should be given up, but I personally don’t agree with it.”
What Edward Bridges meant in his words was that he hoped that British India would stand its last guard. This was actually Alan Wilson's idea. Regarding the independence of British India, the British Empire was still a little too benevolent.
Perhaps they were thinking that they would have a chance to make a comeback in the future, so they did not plunder all the colonies before leaving like France did. However, judging from the days that followed, the French method was more shocking.
Although France was far less successful than Britain in the colonial era, when the post-colonial era arrived, France maintained greater influence on its original colonies.
In Alan Wilson's eyes, countless serious problems facing India can be found with closed eyes, and even if there are no problems now, he can create problems as long as he is given the opportunity to return to British India.
Although the premise of creating the problem is that Hinduism must be stronger than the Peace Religion, which cannot be changed, he is still very thoughtful in other aspects.
The opportunity was at hand. As Cabinet Secretary, Edward Bridges played a decisive role in the deployment of civil servants. Alan Wilson used greater enthusiasm than the Potsdam Conference to elaborate on his plan to use British India to pull the British Empire out of the quagmire.
ideas, including the dual-track price system he imagined.
The dual-track price system refers to a price management system in which national unified pricing and market-regulated prices coexist for the same commodity. It is formed by the simultaneous implementation of two operating mechanisms: planned regulation and market regulation. It mainly involves grain prices and prices of production materials.
Countries that often use this method are those that have good relations with the Soviet Union, but the principle is the same. This method of relying on administrative power to rescue emergencies can be done by the United Kingdom now. It is the food produced by British India as envisaged by Alan Wilson.
Stabilize the order in the British-occupied areas of Germany and use the industries restored in the British-occupied areas of Germany to import into British India.
The British Empire was in the middle, controlling the pricing power of German industrial products and British Indian agricultural products, and getting the price difference to restore prosperity to the British mainland. Once the British mainland returned to pre-war levels, it could re-allocate resources to the major colonies.
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There is also the Imperial System of Preferences within the British Empire, which can be used as an aid to this kind of allocation. The key is efficiency.
However, the British-occupied areas of Germany are under de facto military control, while British India is directly a colony. At present, the British Empire has no shortage of administrative power in these two places.
Finally, Edward Bridges’s question is that once British India becomes independent, the local citizens may not be able to accept the gap. Alan Wilson can also answer this point. Corpses floating in the Ganges and rape tragedies only need to occupy a space on the BBC.
Months later, British citizens will probably be able to accept it in their hearts.
"I just said that Sir Barron is good at discovering talents." Edward Bridges asked several questions and received satisfactory answers, especially about the linked pricing system between British India and the British-occupied Germany.
It's very attractive to him.
"At your level, it is not credible to tell the Prime Minister that these plans are not credible." Edward Bridges thought for a moment and said, "If the Prime Minister comes to you, you only need to retain the content of British India. How?
To maintain the influence of the British Empire, if the Prime Minister asks, I will come up with this plan for you. Alas, actually this is not easy, and the Americans are watching."
"Sir Edward, in fact, the colonial empire is not only our British Empire, but also France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Portugal. If we can get the support of these countries on colonial issues, our room for maneuver may be much greater."
Alan Wilson still maintained a humble attitude. He made a suggestion and it was up to Edward Bridges to judge whether it would be implemented.
"Actually, on this issue, there is a suitable candidate to be the executor." A smile appeared on the corner of Edward Bridges's mouth, "Deputy Secretary-General, it is still a little too early for you. If you particularly want to
If you want to return to India, you can go back as the liaison officer of the Indian Affairs Department and work as Barron's assistant."
Isn't this progress? Alan Wilson's eyes suddenly opened wide, and he couldn't help asking excitedly, "Can I return to British India?"
"Of course! And I can see that you can't hide your love for British India." Edward Bridges nodded in approval, "But it may take two or three months to arrange the Potsdam Conference.
After this is over, the Prime Minister will definitely be busy with domestic issues. Once the time is right, I will transfer you back to New Delhi. Of course, I very much hope that you can achieve the beautiful vision you just mentioned."
After coming out of Edward Bridges, Alan Wilson felt like he was walking with wind. What does it mean to make a dream come true? This is it. Although it may take two or three months to arrange it, he is now full of enthusiasm.
Got motivated.
Not to mention that Edward Bridges wants to upgrade his rank and directly become the assistant to Lord Barron at the deputy secretary-general level. Once the work of British India is completed beautifully, I believe he will be able to establish himself in London.
It is true that after arriving in Europe, he worked hard for the British Empire and traveled almost all over Western Europe from France to Austria.
"Nehru, you wait for me." Alan Wilson expressed his longing for this great country in a tone of great anticipation.