Chapter 152: Exporting Divide and Conquer Experience
Now the British Empire is one of the three post-war giants, the Royal Navy is still the second largest in the world, and it still has a large number of colonies. But it is short of money. How difficult is the British domestic economy?
Historically, the rationing system in the UK ended in 1954 after the end of World War II. A full nine years had passed since the surrender. Most of the battlefields were on their own soil, and the Soviet Union, which had killed nearly 30 million people, in 1949
That ended rationing.
In the 1950s, France and Germany successively surpassed the United Kingdom in per capita income. This was a phenomenon that had never happened since the colonial era.
You must know that during World War I, Germany had only half of Britain's per capita income. France, known as usurious imperialism, had only a little more than half. In the entire European continent, only the tiny Netherlands, supported by the entire Dutch East Indies, could compare with Britain.
In terms of industrial proportion, Germany's industrial production capacity during World War II was nearly twice that of the United Kingdom. However, in the first year of mobilization, Britain's arms output exceeded that of Germany, which had twice its industrial production capacity. This process took place in just one year.
Completed in more than a year.
Among the major participating countries, Britain's mobilization rate even exceeded that of the Soviet Union. Perhaps only Bulgaria during World War I was more desperate than Britain during World War II.
After five years of such a level of mobilization, the impact on the national economy was huge, even greater than that of the Soviet Union, whose homeland was reduced to a battlefield.
What is a wartime economy? It distorts economic laws and centers all resources around the war; overdrafting the future of the national economy to serve the war is unsustainable.
General mobilization is not productivity obtained out of thin air, it is entirely the result of hard work and overdraft of food in the future. The stronger the mobilization rate, the more difficult it is to get out. The British mobilization rate is stronger than the Soviet Union, and the more time it takes to adjust.
The current British Empire is even temporarily unable to suppress its huge colonies for a long time.
Historically, it was not until the end of the rationing system in 1954 that the United Kingdom began to attempt to maintain the face of the British Empire. The Suez Canal War was the last time Britain tried to save the colonial empire.
Prime Minister Attlee wanted to get rid of British India and rebuild, while Alan Wilson wanted to maximize interests in the process. The common point was that any attack on British India would benefit the British mainland.
"If the price is right, I will make a proposal to the Prime Minister." Edward Bridges agreed. Every fund is extremely valuable to London, especially now that US aid has been cut off.
When did the British Empire join forces with countries like Belgium and the Netherlands to keep warm, and now they are starting to put down their dignity and do the same? Ever since Alan Wilson returned to Europe, he has been spreading the idea of using colonies to cash in and supplement the local population. Now among the civil servants
There is already a certain market.
Since we want to get rid of the burden and make the colonies independent, there is nothing wrong with realizing as much cash as possible in the process, and the highest bidder will get it.
"I believe that the Junagadh state will fully realize the goodwill of the empire." Alan Wilson patted his chest. He would definitely buy these German submarines at a good price.
"Alan, go talk to the Dutch about the ultimate goal of the Dutch East Indies and what is the worst scenario." Edward Bridges nodded and gave Alan Wilson another task.
Since colonial countries support each other, it is necessary to make it clear whether the Netherlands, which wants to launch military operations, has a clear plan and maintain transparency in military operations so that the British side can cooperate.
Otherwise, I don’t know what the purpose of the Netherlands is, and it is not easy for the UK to intervene. After all, it is a colony of the Netherlands. Once it does so, it is likely to get burned.
Alan Wilson, who understood that his superiors were particularly optimistic about my spirit, took the initiative to go to the Dutch with an excited mood. He was simply desperate to save the Dutch from fire and water.
The British Empire, which was deeply in debt, could even think of selling jet engines to the Soviet Union. It is not incomprehensible that it would now put aside its dignity as the boss of the colonial empire and take the initiative to help.
"Mr. Allen, of course we want to return to Asia and continue our rule in the East Indies." Regarding the arrival of Allen Wilson, Dutch representative George Armand was also quite surprised. When did the British become so considerate?
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"Isn't there any record? For example, if things don't go smoothly and the investment is too large, the effect will not be significant." Alan Wilson said and gestured. After all, it was the suzerain country's return to Asia. Wouldn't it be too much without a detailed plan?
A little childish?
Do you still look at people with the same old eyes? Do you think the national leaders of various countries in the Far East are still the same three-legged cats as before?
Then Alan Wilson must give the Dutch a vaccination. He hopes in his heart that the Netherlands will not be in vain, and at least get more than in history. Otherwise, wouldn't he have not changed the history at all?
For public purposes, once the Netherlands retreats, all the pressure will be on the British. For private purposes, British Malaya is the backup plan for British India designated by the imperial overseas civil servants. No one wants to see the place they manage being destroyed every day.
Harassment.
Alan Wilson remembers that the Indonesian version has existed since ancient times. The basic logic is that Indonesia and Malaysia have been a unified country since ancient times. It was just the evil Western colonists who split the unified Indonesia and artificially turned it into two
nation.
In fact, before the CIA killed Sukarno and the Indonesian Communist Party in one fell swoop, Indonesia was a pro-Soviet country. You must know that there was a very famous Bandung Conference, which was a government delegation of Asian and African countries and regions, held in Bandung, Indonesia.
Asian-African Conference.
This was the first large-scale international conference held by Asian and African countries and regions to discuss the vital interests of the Asian and African people without the participation of colonial countries. Because this conference was held in Bandung, it was also called the Bandung Conference.
Bandung is an Indonesian city, which shows Indonesia's tendency. During the Sukarno period, Indonesia had been committed to unifying Greater Indonesia and annexing British Malaya with the support of the Soviet Union.
So Alan Wilson knew about this future, so he naturally had to crack it from scratch. Theoretically, the Dutch suppression of the Dutch East Indies was a great success, and this was the most beneficial to the British Empire.
Because the Netherlands is a small European country after all, it will not have an impact on the influence of the British Empire.
But Alan Wilson also knew that it was precisely because of the weak national strength of the Netherlands that it was very difficult to retain such a large Dutch East Indies. There was no strict plan yet. He had to sit down and have a good talk with the Dutch.
Already.
"Mr. George, maybe you should have heard that the Japanese army deliberately armed the Indonesian resisters before surrendering." Alan Wilson sat down slowly and said in a serious tone, "I came back from British India. Are you willing to listen to me?"
What are your views on Asia?”
"Mr. Allen, the relationship between the Netherlands and Britain has always been very harmonious. I will listen carefully to your views on the East." George Armand was slightly embarrassed, as if the Netherlands was slightly underprepared.
"We can't talk about harmony, but compared with the previous hatred between the Netherlands and Britain, in all the colonies, we have a common identity and that is colonists." Alan Wilson waved his hand gently, "The theme of this meeting is
, how to protect the interests in the hands of Europe today, everyone must show unity on the issue of colonies, so I will first tell you the information I have."
Before Japan decided to surrender, 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 Allies. The Japanese troops stationed in India on the 1st
The next day, news of the establishment of the Indonesian Independence Preparatory Committee was sent to all Indonesia.
After talking about Japan's arming of the Indonesian independent armed forces, Alan Wilson changed the topic and said, "I can immediately send a telegram to New Delhi and order the Indian Army to land on Java Island to buy time for the arrival of the Dutch army. But in the end the Dutch army can
If the independent forces cannot be successfully suppressed, external forces cannot help. Of course, in theory, the British Empire hopes that the Netherlands can succeed."
"The Netherlands is very grateful to the British Empire for its support in important decisions concerning the civilized world." Upon hearing this, George Armand immediately expressed his gratitude with joy.
"Don't be too happy yet, I still have something to say. Japan's rampage in Asia, whether it is a fluke or not, has had extremely bad effects. Many indigenous people in Southeast Asia,
Affected by Japan's defeat of European countries, they no longer fear us psychologically. This is the most terrifying place." Alan Wilson took a deep breath and asked George Armand not to thank him too early, "That's what happened to British India.
, I believe the situation in the East Indies will only get worse."
"Of course the British Empire will support the Netherlands as much as possible, just as we support France's return to Vietnam. But the difficulties may be more serious than you two countries imagine. So I have some personal suggestions." Alan Wilson spoke
He hesitated at times, but finally made up his mind and said, "If you want to maintain an order that is beneficial to Europe, you may not be able to do it without being a little ruthless. I hope the Netherlands can be mentally prepared and have a backup plan. If it fails,
To govern the entire Dutch East Indies, registration can be activated. For example, it may be much easier to cut off Indonesia’s largest island with the smallest population and naturally the least ability to resist.”
Having just learned advanced experience from the Cabinet Secretary, Alan Wilson turned around and talked about the benefits of partition in front of the Dutch. He even hinted, intentionally or unintentionally, that Kalimantan was actually very good. As the largest island in the Dutch East Indies,
, but its population was only one-tenth that of the Dutch East Indies.
If Dutch rule cannot be maintained throughout the Dutch East Indies, then separating Kalimantan and focusing on management will also receive support from the British Empire.