Also placed on Edward Bridges' desk were notes about this large-scale building plan.
In the current situation, if British India is regarded as the lowest source of raw materials, the rapid stimulation of the local market is extremely limited.
The most important thing is that it may take a lot of time. Alan Wilson hopes that the British mainland can be restored within one or two years, at least before the establishment of NATO in history. In this way, Britain will have much greater options for restoring its national strength.
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Whether it can even recover before the Soviet Union depends on how much oil and water the united British civil servants can squeeze out of British India.
Alan Wilson actually has a certain degree of confidence in this. Once large-scale construction begins, not only will it not be a drag on the country in a short period of time, but it will increase demand and cause the economy to overheat.
In the long run, it would definitely be too big a step, but there was no long-term plan now. He did not believe that within two or three years, there would be any problems with the overheated economy of British India.
As for the problems that arose after the independence of British India, the responsibility lies naturally with Nehru and Ali Jinnah. Why did the indicators keep rising when the British were here, and you became the masters of the country, and then there was an economic crisis?
Independent local elites in South Asia should reflect on this, rather than complaining about the world and the air.
This multi-faceted annotation naturally appeared on Edward Bridges' desk to avoid the possibility that the respected and professional Cabinet Secretary would respond unfavorably when making suggestions to the Prime Minister.
Regarding the large-scale construction plan of the Calcutta Industrial Zone, there is also an explanation of the population proportions of the two major religions in the area, as well as annotations on the distribution of the industrial zones. The annotation also states, "The mainstream view of the entire Muslim League is that if British India succeeds in independence, it will never
Living in the same country as Hindus.”
"Jinnah, why did it become like this after returning to British India?" Edward Bridges certainly knew that among the voices for independence of British India, the overwhelming majority of opinions were to retain British India.
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That is to say, unlike what was said in the telegram, the London government still believes that it is most cost-effective to preserve British India without partition.
However, Edward Bridges had already known through various channels the Muslim League's attitude towards British India, and knew that Ali Jinnah would never agree to this. So when he looked at this Calcutta construction plan, the Cabinet Secretary
I can appreciate the good intentions of my subordinates.
Putting away the building plan, Edward Bridges had already begun to think about how to respond to Prime Minister Attlee's inquiries.
Of course, the Cabinet Secretary had more to consider. The linkage between the British-occupied areas of Germany and British India was also an aspect that Edward Bridges considered.
At least for now, it can be concluded that these civil servants in British India have felt that they can no longer suppress South Asia and are considering a final act of madness.
If it was really impossible to retain the British Empire's rule over British India, Edward Bridges would not object to doing so.
At least one benefit is obvious, that is, the independence of British India cannot serve as a model for other colonies.
If British India's independence had gone poorly, perhaps the voices of resistance in some colonies could be extinguished in a short period of time. After all, the lessons learned from the past are not far away.
In New Delhi, the capital of British India, the annual Christmas dinner is in progress. The war has ended, and peace has come. All the people attending the Christmas dinner at the Governor's House are well-dressed, under the feasting and feasting, in the midst of debauchery, evil capitalism and the vast majority of people.
Poverty in British India was in stark contrast
Of course, General Mountbatten also attended the Christmas dinner, reluctantly bringing Pamela Mountbatten, who had been clamoring to come.
When Pamela Mountbatten arrived at the Government House, she disappeared immediately. Inside the Government House, Mountbatten did not worry about safety issues. He knew where his daughter was.
"Oh, no one asked this question!" Outside the banquet hall, Pamela Mountbatten chased the grinning Alan Wilson, and finally gasped in embarrassment, "No, except for you, a bad guy, how can anyone ask this question?
I'm thinking about it."
"I just want to ask, I have to say something. I don't dare to stay in there. Your father is there." Alan Wilson just made a mistake and wasted a question, but he didn't expect to really get the answer.
Holding Pamela Mountbatten's hand without letting go, "It's better to be free here, at least to avoid embarrassment."
"There is nothing to be embarrassed about. I am already sixteen years old." Pamela Mountbatten puffed out her chest and said unwillingly.
You cannot listen carefully to some words, otherwise there will be ambiguity in the words. Alan Wilson still maintained his basic gentlemanly demeanor and did not think too deeply. He just said, "Your father is also doing it for your own good. Don't make him angry."
"What are you pretending to be? You asked me that question just now. You don't have time to think about how to work." A plain hand came over and grabbed Alan Wilson's ear and pulled it gently. Pamela Mountbatten said angrily.
"This is slander. After I came back, I couldn't think about work all the time." Alan Wilson felt that he was wronged. Just today, he inquired about the location of the banknote printing press production line in British India, preparing to follow Chang Gong's example.
For example, when British India was in turmoil and the British had to leave, they launched a quantitative easing policy that transcended the times.
I remember that before the Battle of the Yangtze River, the banknote printing machines in the Kuomintang-controlled area worked overtime day and night. They were operating at almost full capacity. The sixteen banknote printing production lines were almost dry and smoking.
Alan Wilson believed that he would never want to do what Chang Gong did and make a joke comparable to Zimbabwe. Just issue four or five times more rupees to increase the economic vitality of British India. Otherwise, it would be too underhanded.
Of course, if the currency depreciates due to the occurrence of natural disasters, then Alan Wilson cannot be blamed.
"Really?" Pamela Mountbatten tilted her little head and said with an "I believe you" expression on her face, "Then why don't you dare to go in?"
"You go in first and I'll wait. It's cooler outside." Alan Wilson said sincerely, "I'm definitely not afraid of your father. I'm just worried that it will be difficult for you. You know that..."
"I know, I know very well." Pamela Mountbatten rolled her eyes at Alan Wilson and jumped back to the hall.
Alan Wilson breathed a sigh of relief, and Andy came out of the hall, "Commissioner, Commissioner John is waiting for you."
"I know, Andy, I heard that you are doing well in Hyderabad." Alan Wilson patted the visitor on the shoulder and encouraged him, "But I also heard that something seemed to have happened, and it was Ali.
Maharaja Khan helped you calm down. I don’t mean to blame you, but when you want a woman, it’s best to pay and don’t force her.”
They were not even willing to pay, which was very embarrassing to the colonists. It was simply the behavior of the early Latins who had just arrived in America. It was very disgraceful. Not only was it embarrassing, but it also ruined the possibility of pursuing Eliza.
Think about Alyssa's natural red hair. Doesn't it smell good when driving? A penny wise and pound foolish! Although Andy was originally unlikely to make Alyssa fall in love with him, it is theoretically possible, and now it's not even theoretically possible.
Maybe they're all gone.
Alan Wilson, his subordinate in Hyderabad and also the Hyderabad Commissioner, was heartbroken.
With a sigh, Alan Wilson felt that the time was almost up, and since the time had passed, he stepped into the hall, where the commissioner of Junagadh was still waiting inside.
The conversation with the commissioner of the princely state naturally had nothing to do with the large-scale construction plan. After all, the princely state was a place indirectly influenced by British India. It had no direct governing body, so naturally it was not so easy to plunder.
There is not only John, the commissioner of the princely state who is waiting, but also Powell, the commissioner of the princely state of Mysore. The princely state of Mysore is located in the southwest of the Indian subcontinent, a kingdom centered on the present-day city of Mysore, next to Portuguese Goa.
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In 1799, the Kingdom of Mysore became an Indian state under the jurisdiction of the East India Company. The original attack on the Kingdom of Mysore was a coalition of British and Hyderabad forces. Hyderabad has always been the British military base in South Asia.
Confederate Army, so how could Alan Wilson not help Ali Khan?
After the defeat of Mysore, part of its territory was divided between the East India Company and Hyderabad. The remaining territory was reorganized into the Mysore State.
Now and then, the original hatred will not last until now. As a powerful princely state in British India, the Mysore princely state, like the Hyderabad princely state, can make its own decisions. Why should it listen to Nehru?
"Oh, long time no see, Allen!" Seeing Allen Wilson coming over, Junagadh Commissioner John Bratton opened his arms and gave a warm hug, saying with a feeling of reunion after a long separation, "
After more than half a year, you finally came back. I remember you said when you left that you would come back, and you really did what you said."
"My gratitude to the Congress Party makes me work hard to come back all the time." Alan Wilson said with a pun, and then turned his attention to Powell, the commissioner of the Mysore state next to him.
He opened his mouth and said, "You are Powell. To be honest, I have only heard of it. When we were at the gathering in Hyderabad before, you happened to be busy and did not come. It is really a pity."
"I heard John talking about you. You are more energetic than I thought." Powell said with a smile. He did not say that Alan Wilson was young, but said that he was very energetic instead.
"I am still the commissioner of Lord Ali Khan. In fact, we can talk more freely. To be honest, we both serve the monarch of the country and have many things in common." Alan Wilson said with a humble face, and then
He took down three glasses of wine from the passing waiter's tray and said, "Let's talk slowly."