The remaining few days were nothing more than getting the French and Chinese representatives to sign and express a common attitude urging Japan to surrender. Compared with the war in the Far East, Prime Minister Attlee determined that it had nothing to do with the British Empire, but in terms of France's claims,
The UK still provides a lot of support.
The two old colonial empires chose to unite for warmth at this time. The current fact is that, if taken separately, neither Britain nor France would get a bargain from the two behemoths, the United States and the Soviet Union. Even if the two countries were added together,
It can only deal with one of them, the United States and the Soviet Union.
Since the two sides officially fought in the Hundred Years' War, they have gone through the Thirty Years' War, the Anglo-Dutch War, the War of Spanish Succession, the War of Austrian Succession, the Napoleonic War, the American War of Independence, and the Indian Colonial War. Until now, the two have never looked at each other seriously.
The enemy of the other side finally realized the importance of unity for the first time.
If unity is not recognized at this time, the two brothers in distress will soon have no place in the world.
The next thing that Edward Bridges and Prime Minister Attlee discussed was related to the newspaper group for warmth.
As mentioned before, the colonial problem is not just a problem of the British Empire itself, but a common problem of many European countries now.
Edward Bridges has developed knowledge of other colonial powers through a number of channels, and the feedback has been gratifying.
At least the Netherlands is ready to return to Indonesia. "Do you know anything about Indonesia? I remember you lived in the Far East."
"Of course, Sir Edward." Alan Wilson secretly thought that you have asked the right person. "The geographical situation of the entire Dutch East Indies can be summarized as fragmented. The difficulty is that the Japanese deliberately incited the native peoples to resist European rule in the Asian battlefield. It can be
It is said that the problem faced by the Dutch now is the same as ours, that is, the top leaders in Indonesia have the idea of independence. To be honest, with the current strength of the Netherlands, if they want to suppress this kind of independent force that has been amplified by the Japanese, the results may not be satisfactory.
As expected."
Alan Wilson remembers that the Netherlands began its return to Indonesia almost at the same time as Japan surrendered. The Dutch-Indian War suddenly broke out, even a month before France returned to Vietnam.
Alan Wilson mentioned that at the end of World War II, before Japan formally surrendered, it deliberately armed local forces to resist the mother country in the Asian colonies of European countries. Not only Indonesia and Vietnam, but even the Philippines in the United States, Japan also did this.
In Indonesia, the Japanese troops stationed in India received secret instructions from Japan, requiring them to hand over weapons and equipment to the local national independence movement in Indonesia and incite the Indonesians to carry out revolution, so that they could create chaos for the Allied forces.
The Japanese troops stationed in India sent a message to all Indonesia the next day to establish the Indonesian Independence Preparatory Committee.
At that time, the Dutch army was still on the road. In line with the fact that everyone is a member of the colonial empire family, Alan Wilson felt that it was his duty to remind the Dutch that the goddess Hepburn in his dream was a Dutchman.
superior.
"Out of solidarity with Europe, the Dutch Expeditionary Force can set off now. If Japan has not surrendered in Asia, it can repair it in British India. Once Japan surrenders, it will immediately return to Jakarta." Alan Wilson gave his selfless statement
Heartfelt suggestions.
"Very good!" Edward Bridges said with satisfaction, "And based on some information that is true but cannot be disclosed, we can also know that our old rivals, the French, are also ready, no matter what kind of encounter they suffer.
Under pressure, I am ready to return to Vietnam."
"I have never dared to doubt the courage of the French." Alan Wilson replied with a double entendre. In fact, the French were very fond of Alan Wilson's own temper, were submissive to the United States and the Soviet Union, and struck hard at the Third World.
, let’s not say whether the fight is over or not, at least the French have shown the attitude of a colonial empire.
After praising his nine-hundred-year-old rival, Alan Wilson suddenly had a flash of inspiration in his mind, as if he had forgotten an important thing. When the world war was about to end, the British Empire still had advantages to take advantage of.
In fact, many issues are not qualified to be raised at the Potsdam Conference. Take the issue of Yugoslav refugees as an example. If the time of the outbreak was not too coincidental and the Soviets found an excuse to put pressure, they would not have been brought up at the Potsdam Conference.
discuss on.
Those hundreds of thousands of Tito opponents died without incident in history, and no one cared about them at all.
"Sir Edward, actually we still have a chance to expand the colony." Alan Wilson could no longer stand still. He still wanted to return to British India and become a master. However, the independence of British India was suppressed and was only theoretically possible.
Maybe, he needs to find a good home for himself.
"Oh?" Edward Bridges asked in surprise, "Where are you referring to, Somalia?"
The idea of annexing Italian colonies in Africa has been discussed within Britain, but there are many opponents, such as the United States, a suspicious ally, and France, a suspicious ally.
"We have an honest reason. As we all know, the existence of Thailand is based on the goodwill between Britain and France, and this time the Thais followed the Japanese to attack British India. It is not too much to pay some price." Alan Wilson said with eagerness to try.
The expression on his face said, "We are dealing with Thailand legally and reasonably, and it is not easy to be interfered by the Americans. This can be classified as part of the liquidation of Japan, and no one can object."
Alan Wilson knew that the good days of British India might not last long, but he did not want to go to Africa and be with his black uncle. It was best to find a next home that would have no barriers to integration. The next home he planned for himself was British India.
Come to Asia.
However, there are both advantages and disadvantages to British Malaya. The advantage is that Britain will not give up Malaya in the short term. The disadvantage is that Malaya's potential is not great, and it needs to be made up for.
Except for the fact that the Dutch East Indies are currently uniting other colonial empires, they may not be able to do anything for the time being. But Thailand can be tidied up. Why should Austria be divided and occupied like Germany, and Thailand following the Japanese will have nothing to do?
"Do you want Thailand to be treated like Austria?" Edward Bridges thought for a moment, the indifferent look on his face gradually changed, and he said with a knowing smile, "Yes, Thailand is the axis.
As a member of the country, the punishments received are reasonable and legal. Which place do you think is appropriate?"
"The Kra Isthmus was directly incorporated into British Malaya." Alan Wilson held his head high and gave his answer.