Chapter 343: What is the Prime Minister of a Great Power?
"He even wanted to thank us." Alan Wilson said very proudly. As for why he chose Nehru instead of Patel, just say that the Labor Party, not the Conservative Party, is in power now, and explain to Patel.
You can't say anything to death, maybe there will be a time when you need Patel's help. Saying that the appointment is because the Labor Party is optimistic about Nehru, and if the Conservative Party is in power, the Deputy Prime Minister of British India is Patel, this may make Pat
I feel better.
In fact, even within the Congress Party, due to Gandhi's leaning towards Nehru and Nehru's obvious age advantage, it would be difficult for Patel to defeat the young and powerful Nehru.
Placing the responsibility on the Labor Party helps Patel's supporters have the illusion that Nehru was appointed by the British, and that Patel failed only because Nehru was valued by the British.
In this way, the conservatives of the Congress Party, inspired by this illusion, would not be so convinced of Nehru.
It helps to unite the military morale of the conservatives. Even if Patel dies young like in history because of his old age, the conservatives will not fall apart for a while.
In the final analysis, from the perspective of the British Empire, post-independence India was better off, and this was good for everyone.
It would be good to let Nehru use the next time to complete the integration of India, and then pass away after completing the task.
Before the official announcement of the candidate in London, Alan Wilson was anxious to make the final push.
He and Pedro, the representative of the Portuguese Governor-General, formally signed a secret treaty about Goa. In fact, it should have been signed long ago. It was just waiting for Goa to lay a solid foundation and complete the construction of the Peace Cult residential area around Goa.
Although Alan Wilson has not been in contact with the Portuguese recently, he has also helped with some political guidance. Just like the three countries of Bhutan, Sikkim and Nepal in the north, the most important thing is to establish a decent identity system.
You must know that the most indispensable thing in the subcontinent is people. If Indians want to infiltrate, it will be difficult for neighboring countries to withstand it.
The identity system should be established sooner rather than later. As soon as the partition of India and Pakistan begins, the peaceful believers around Goa will naturally become protective embankments to keep out India's sneaky population infiltration.
After the secret agreement was signed, Alan Wilson looked at Pedro and said, "Mr. Pedro, it would be better to wait until the end of British India to announce the full contents of the secret agreement. This will fulfill our friendship!"
"It will help you, the British, shirk your responsibilities." Pedro said understandingly, and then frowned, "But we are about to start territorial exchanges, and this kind of action cannot be hidden from the Congress Party."
"Just don't mention how much land will be exchanged." Alan Wilson reminded, "Article 10 of the secret agreement states that the port of Goa will serve as a joint Anglo-Portuguese naval base. We must keep our promise then."
"Of course, Portugal and the British Empire have been allies for hundreds of years, and together we defeated Spain." Pedro said solemnly, "The Royal Navy will always have the right to use the naval base in Goa."
"Then thank Portugal." Alan Wilson said with a sigh of relief, "We can start the territorial exchange now. It is the right time to announce before London has announced who will be the Deputy Prime Minister of British India."
On August 27, the Portuguese Governor-General of Goa announced that Christians from Dadra-Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu would move to Goa to live, and the migration would begin immediately.
At this time, the industrious assistant to the British Indian Commissioner was busy with the next thing. He talked for the second time with representatives of the Tata Group and the Birla family who had completed the fundraising. This time he had more questions than the last time.
The Bora family who didn't come.
The leader of the Bora family also came this time. Gonzaya Taz Bora began working as an apprentice in the family business at the age of thirteen, and was able to stand alone at the age of sixteen. After inheriting the family business in 1929, he began to enter the industry.
, and established itself in key industries such as aluminum, cement and chemicals, becoming the founder of the Birla Group of Companies.
The last time Gonzaya Bora did not come was because the Bora family had a very close relationship with the Congress Party. When the Governor General of British India called him for the first time, for political reasons, Gonzaya Bora took the
Wait and see attitude.
But when the Tata family and the Birla family began to raise funds, Gonzaya Bora could not sit still. If the British are determined to hand over part of the industry to the two named families, once these two families absorb the industry
After that, the Bora family will be left behind in terms of strength.
Alan Wilson was not surprised by the arrival of Gonzaya Bora, nor did he mean to welcome it.
He also knew that loan sharking among Indians was very rampant recently, and these local Indian elites would do anything to fill the vacancy after the British left and seize a favorable position.
However, this has nothing to do with him. Britain is not suitable to interfere in the internal affairs of Indians at this time. As for the Indians who are trapped by usury, can they use Xi'er to pay off their debts if they don't have enough money? How can a living person be choked to death by urinating?
He just wants to use money to fill the local fiscal deficit. From the perspective of Indian private enterprises alone, the figure of 100 million pounds is indeed an astronomical figure. But since these national entrepreneurs are here again today, it shows that they still have ways to raise these funds.
money.
Besides, these big compradors in India are definitely not being treated badly. The value of the industries involved is far more than 100 million pounds. In the next few decades, the industries controlled by these families will bring returns several times and dozens of times.
Steel, chemicals, and textiles, regardless of how much profit they make, are in a semi-monopoly environment. By tapping into the subcontinent's internal market, they can make a lot of money.
The Bailadir Iron Mine is undoubtedly one of the industries that these big compradors value most.
The Mysore iron ore that was previously sold to the United States is the most convenient for sea transportation, the highest quality iron ore, and the lowest cost. However, in terms of reserves, the Bailadir iron ore is the source that supports the steel industry in British India.
This chapter is not over, please click on the next page to continue reading! The quality of the ore from Bailadir Iron Mine is only slightly worse than that of Mysore. But it is enough for use in the steel industry.
One-fifth of the reserves are similar in quality to the Mysore iron ore, which is an absolute pillar of the country. Whoever gets it has a gold mountain in their hands.
The Tata Group, the Birla family and the newly arrived Bora family are all eager to give it a try. Although their reason tells them that this iron mine cannot be owned by one family, who can control greed?
This time Alan Wilson kept an eye out and found an open manor to discuss the issue to avoid being shrouded in curry. He disappeared directly from the Government House of British India.
At that time, Prime Minister Lloyd George casually drew a pen on the world map, and a new country was born. Today's Alan Wilson also moved his finger, and a monopoly capitalist in an industry was born.
Regarding these gifts from the big comprador, Alan Wilson accepted them all without hesitation, but he still acted impartially and in a business-like manner. He accepted all the gifts, which is equivalent to not receiving any gifts. Is there any problem?
Both the Tata family and the Birla family have expectations for the ownership of iron ore. The origin of the Tata family can be regarded as a representative of industrial salvation. When he returned from studying in the West and became the head of the family, he was inspired to develop heavy industry.
At that time, the Indian industrial bourgeoisie had gradually formed and developed. Due to the obstruction of the colonial government, the plans of some large industrial capitalists in Bombay to develop heavy industry in the early twentieth century fell through.
But only the Tata family, after being refused aid by the United Kingdom, obtained experts and machinery and equipment from the United States and Germany respectively, and took advantage of the rising movement of Indians to buy Indian goods to successfully issue stocks domestically.
The Tata family, which is already based in the steel industry, is bound to win this. To this end, it has adopted a variety of means and united many connections to obtain India's largest iron ore.
The key to transforming from a comprador to a monopoly capitalist is now in Alan Wilson's hands, and he even has time to remind arriving guests to be gentlemen and not lose their status due to quarrels.
At the same time that important talks involving the formation of India's future wealthy class were taking place.
At 2:00 pm GMT on August 29, Prime Minister Attlee of the British Empire announced at the London Parliament that Nehru would be nominated as Deputy Prime Minister of British India, and Governor-General Mountbatten would also serve as Prime Minister of British India. The transfer of power to India was formalized.
start.
For many days, supporters of Nehru and Patel in British India attacked and abused each other because of who was the candidate for deputy prime minister of British India. However, when the final news came, they were still immersed in the good news.
Among them, the entire subcontinent became a sea of joy.
Before the Prime Minister officially announced Nehru as the Deputy Prime Minister of British India, Sir Barron, the British Commissioner to India, had already met Nehru once and said that Prime Minister Attlee was still optimistic about Nehru, who had similar ideas to the Labor Party.
As the candidate to lead India in the future, only in the hands of Nehru can India become a great and powerful country.
Nehru had always believed that he had a greater advantage than Patel, but he felt anxious without definite news. After the official news came, he could not help but feel excited and happy that he had defeated Patel.
More importantly, the dream he has pursued for decades is now in sight. He is no longer a party leader who resisted colonial rule, but a prime minister of a great country. In his hands, India will surely become a great and powerful country in the future.
What does it mean to be the prime minister of a great power? Nehru leaned back in his chair, feeling very satisfied.