When it comes to laying mines, the Portuguese are far more reliable than the French. It's not that the French are unreliable, but that Alan Wilson was not sure to deceive the French and shed his blood for British India.
If Alan Wilson had a say in the matter of Indian independence, then the partition of India and Pakistan based on religion certainly had a Christian share, as the vast majority of residents in Portuguese Goa were Catholics.
If the rights of Catholics are not considered, there can be no talk of equality. However, he now has no say in the future of British India. If he had any say, he could even negotiate with Ali, the leader of the Muslim League, on the matter of Goa. Jinnah had a good talk.
He believed that Ali Jinnah was in the minority and did not mind using Christian rights to make Nehru look bad.
Almost at the same time as the Battle of Mandalay began, the Allied forces also launched an offensive on the Western Front on the European battlefield. The Allied general offensive on the Rhine River officially began before dawn. The Canadian First Army's 1,400 The artillery roared furiously. It was the German 84th Division that tasted the destructive shells.
The Allied command on the Western Front believed that once the natural barrier of the Rhine was breached, the resistance forces in Germany would be quickly crushed.
Bang! Two wine glasses collided together. Alan Wilson joked familiarly with John, the Commissioner of Junagadh, "We should be grateful that we are safe and sound in this world war that has caused huge losses to all mankind." .”
"If my physical condition were not suitable for being a soldier, I would definitely join the army and fight for the British Empire until the last moment." John took a glass of wine and vowed, then drank the whiskey in one gulp and praised, "But peace is always valuable, isn't it? What?"
"Of course! I absolutely believe that the citizens of the British Empire entered the war bravely." Alan Wilson gave the other party a tacit look, "So it is understandable that Prime Minister Chamberlain's original intention of fighting for peace is, but it is a pity that the Prime Minister is facing A madman."
This is somewhat politically incorrect. After the World War, Churchill's resistance will of course be recognized as politically correct. This is a mistake that no British person can make, but the consequence is that Churchill will soon lose the election. Such a small sequelae .
Standing upstairs in the Ali Khan Palace, Alan Wilson put his hands on the fence and looked at the representatives of the princely states and the people of Portuguese Goa below. John, who was next to Alan Wilson, also watched this scene and asked, "Why are there people from the Portuguese Governor's Palace? Allen, you should know."
"I know, Salazar is a head of state with a *** nature." Alan Wilson said to John in an indifferent tone, "However, Portugal did not join any camp in the end and maintained its apparent neutrality. In fact, now I believe that both Franco and Salazar are ready to stand next to the victor and cheer for the coming of peace."
"Oh!" John nodded after hearing this, leaned on the fence and turned his back to the hall and agreed, "Who says it's not the case?"
Haha! The two of them laughed tacitly, and Alan Wilson pointed his mouth downwards, "Let's talk to the Portuguese, I believe they will be very willing."
"I agree!" John stood up, patted his clothes, and walked down with Alan Wilson. There was a rare excitement in the entire hall.
The entire city of Hyderabad is also in a joyful atmosphere. This is not because the local residents are particularly happy for the colonists and representatives of other princely states invited by Ali Khan, and they do not provide benefits.
February and March are the Hindu festivals of Holi. If you want to talk about similar festivals, they are almost the same as the Water Splashing Festival. India’s festival to commemorate Krishna originated from the ancient harvest ceremony and is held in February and March every year. During the festival, adults
Groups of Hindus sing and dance, jumping around the bonfire to celebrate the coming of spring, splashing water on each other and spreading red powder or red water on passers-by.
Although Ali Khan was a peaceful believer, he would not do anything to the residents under his rule just because of customs and habits.
The representatives of the princely states had matters to do as representatives of the princely states, and Alan Wilson also had work to do as a commissioner. He soon invited people from the Governor's Palace of Portuguese Goa, found a secluded corner to sit down, and started chatting.
The palace in Hyderabad is not overcrowded, and the guests invited are carefully considered. First of all, small princes are not included in the invitation. Don't look at the fact that there are more than 500 princes in the subcontinent, but there are only a few who can be on the stage.
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Including the princely state of Hyderabad, a total of fifteen princely states were recognized as having a certain status, and the rest were just slightly larger landowners, with very limited strength and influence.
The monarch of the Kashmir state was not among the invitations, so the total number of representatives invited this time was fourteen. Alan Wilson did not pay attention to the situation on the state side for the time being, but met with the Governor of Portuguese Goa.
Representatives sit together.
Shaking the wine glass in his hand, he praised in a relaxed tone. The Allied forces are now marching into the Rhine River and will completely surrender Germany in a few days. John, the commissioner of the Junagadh princely state, responded.
"I think the Germans can't hold on for half a year even if they try their best. Maybe the citizens of London are ready for champagne by now." Alan Wilson looked smug, showing the arrogance of old-style imperialism.
If you were an American in front of you, you probably wouldn't be like him, but it would be different if you were a Portuguese. No matter at any time, the United Kingdom has a steady advantage over the Portuguese. The comparison of strength is so stable!
"The lesson this world war has taught us is that the Germans must be completely restrained from their hearts and strengths so that they can no longer pose a threat to world peace." John sang along beside him, as if the disintegration of Germany was imminent.
One of them was red-faced and the other was white-faced, and they talked nonsense in front of the Portuguese representative. It seemed that the powerful Third Reich had been wiped out in ashes while they were chatting and laughing. The Portuguese Pedro in front of him didn't know what to say and could only carry on with his words.
He kept nodding with an awkward smile.
"Speaking of which, we must thank Mr. Salazar for his friendliness and neutrality during the war." Alan Wilson said the word friendliness and neutrality very seriously, and looked directly at the Portuguese representative in front of him.
Who doesn't know that Salazar and Franco are similar in nature to the two leaders of the Axis Powers. They have been swinging between the Allies and the Axis Powers for a long time, and almost became a member of the Axis Powers.
Alan Wilson said he was praising the Portuguese, rather than sarcasm. Just when Pedro was a little embarrassed, John appropriately persuaded him, "Actually, it doesn't matter from a national perspective. Every country has to do something for them."