Alan Wilson also held a wine glass and, inspired by Governor Mountbatten's diligence and frugality, walked up to Ali Jinnah in an attitude of sharing the joys and sorrows with ordinary Indians and expressed his gratitude for Ali Jinnah coming to New Delhi from Karachi.
"Actually, even if Mr. Jinnah doesn't come, I have absolutely no complaints. In fact, Karachi is safer." Alan Wilson took the initiative to thank him, "The ideal of the Muslim League lies in Mr. Jinnah. This kind of risky move,
Don’t do it if it’s not necessary.”
"You seem to have suddenly become kind-hearted. This is not the British in my eyes." Ali Jinnah clinked his wine glass with Alan Wilson and said still holding a gun and a stick as before.
After appeasing Pamela Mountbatten, who looked unhappy, Alan Wilson explained, "Mr. Jinnah has always been like this, maybe because he is used to fighting with superior enemies for so many years. I believe Mr. Jinnah has not
Malice.”
As an honest person, Alan Wilson decided to take advantage of such a good day today to talk to Ali Jinnah about the affairs of the country. He was born to work hard, and he had to do some trivial work even when he was engaged.
In fact, there is nothing much to say, just to say hello to Ali Jinnah on behalf of Ali Khan. Alan Wilson and Ali Jinnah are facing Nehru and Mountbatten on the other side. I don’t know if it is a coincidence or a symbol to some extent.
significance.
"That's almost it." Alan Wilson finished speaking briefly and waited for Ali Jinnah's results.
In fact, this was not the first time that he had discussed with Ali Jinnah whether a war would break out in Kashmir, and his words had never changed. He hoped that Ali Jinnah would be ready for war.
"Why can't it be allocated directly to Pakistan in proportion to the local population?" Ali Jinnah asked with burning eyes. If he could regard Alan Wilson's words as a joke in the past few times, now it is at this time, the issue of Kashmir
It must be considered.
What he was dissatisfied with was why the British did not act on this matter and whether they deliberately provoked conflicts between Pakistan and India.
This is of course the correct answer, but Alan Wilson would never admit it. He just said with a troubled face, "There are a group of people in London who support Maharaja Ali Khan. I believe Mr. Jinnah also knows that Hyderabad and the British Empire have been together for hundreds of years."
If we speak for Hyderabad, the Congress Party will think that we are hostile to India. Having said that, aren’t your Muslim League also opposed to the independence of princely states?”
"The cost of ruling India is the key to your independence. With the current situation, the mainland is no longer able to mobilize 500,000 expeditionary troops to fight here." Alan Wilson paused slightly when he said this, "Actually, what I meant
How simple it is. I have no ability to interfere with the problems between you and the National Congress Party. Your problems will ultimately have to be solved by yourself, and it is not a bad thing to prepare for the worst."
"If the not-so-bright future I mentioned really comes true, I hope Mr. Jinnah can take Hyderabad's status into consideration and maybe strive for a relatively favorable result. After all, you are all a religious group.
"
If the Kashmir issue triggers a war in the future, I hope Ali Jinnah will remember his words. Not only the role of Hyderabad, but also the role of Portuguese Goa.
After independence, the situation in South Asia was different from what it is now, and Pakistan's rulers should also be more pragmatic.
Don't always think about the ugly face of the colonists. Besides, Portugal does not rule the land of Pakistan. India and Pakistan are both enemy countries. What's wrong with supporting Portuguese Goa?
Seeing Ali Jinnah's thoughtful nod, Alan Wilson sighed, "When things have reached this point, who does Mr. Jinnah think we can favor? After all, the Hindu population is the majority, and normally they will favor the Congress Party.
If the issue of British India was easy to solve, the Governor-General would not have remained silent. But Mr. Jinnah can rest assured that the independence bill for the partition of India and Pakistan will be announced later, and you will not be disappointed."
The Indian Independence Act is actually the official name of Mountbatten's Plan. It is now tacitly acknowledged in the Attlee Cabinet. Cabinet ministers who are aware of the fact of the partition of India and Pakistan are psychologically prepared. It depends on when it will be formalized.
Announced!
At this moment, Nehru, the deputy prime minister of British India, who was chatting and laughing with Mountbatten and his wife, would never have imagined that the young couple he came over to bless them were making early preparations for the Congress Party's biggest opponent, and they were preparing for war.
"Gandhi did not come." Ali Jinnah could also see Nehru and suddenly mentioned to Alan Wilson the true spiritual leader of the Congress Party.
"It would be better not to come. An ordinary person like me cannot understand the thoughts of a saint." Alan Wilson shook his head instinctively and said, "I can't understand many of the things he said."
Alan Wilson referred to a recent public speech by Gandhi in which he proposed that the future head of India should be "a cleaning lady of untouchable origin. She is kind-hearted, honest and unblemished."
If he hadn't been in British India, Alan Wilson would have wondered whether Gandhi's body had been taken away from him, and the person who had taken away his body was still a member of the Communist Party of India. When did this country start to decide the head of state by birth?
If Gandhi really wanted to do this, he should come to him for advice. Alan Wilson could even help Gandhi come up with a slogan, "The poorer, the more glorious."
"That's right, but I can't understand it either." Ali Jinnah and Alan Wilson together arranged the spiritual leader of the Congress party here to ridicule his various speeches that made international jokes. The air was filled with joy.
the breath.
In the end, it was Pamela Mountbatten who pulled Alan Wilson away. Seeing that her fiancé was already addicted to the joy of sex, she had to play the role of a hostess.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "Mr. Jinnah, see you when you have time." Alan Wilson did not forget to turn around and wave his hand, knowing that the chance for the two to meet may not be many. Ali really
Pakistan has set up the headquarters of the Muslim League in Karachi and will hardly set foot in areas where Hindus gather.
Then he came back and took a photo with Pamela Mountbatten standing next to Ali Jinnah.
Of course, it has its effect. Maybe in the future, I can pretend to be Ali Jinnah’s old friend and become an old friend of the Pakistani people.
The two returned to receive blessings from the three thousand guests at the Governor's Palace. Mountbatten, as the Governor-General of British India, also gave a speech to express his happiness, starting from ancient culture and continuing to the splendid history.
At this stage, Alan Wilson is too familiar with the central idea: India is too powerful, and he often does this.
The second half is a little more normal, expressing good wishes for her daughter's future, just as optimistic about India's upcoming independence.
Alan Wilson, who had been listening, had a smile on his face that immediately froze. Is this a blessing or a curse? As optimistic about India after independence?
"We are God's people and we will not do Shiva's business." Pamela Mountbatten knew very well what Alan Wilson thought of India, and she directly corrected her father's words and deeds.
Alan Wilson nodded solemnly, yes, today is a big day, let’s not talk about trivial matters.
After Governor Mountbatten's speech, there was a large number of cheers, mostly from Indians.
A small number of silent Indians are representatives of the major princely states. The British are obviously much calmer. They wish for India after independence? It's a beautiful idea.
The next day, Alan Wilson returned to work and sent a telegram to Andrew, the Chief Executive of Bengal Province, mentioning spreading rumors that the Muslim League and the Congress Party were plotting to split Bengal.
In fact, this kind of thing is very simple. Just arrest a group of people first, label them as anti-British elements and give harsh sentences, and then sternly refute the rumors, saying that the Congress Party and the Muslim League conspired to split Bengal.
In fact, it was indeed a lie, and it was a complete injustice. It would not be remembered until the partition of India and Pakistan officially began, and the Bengalis were divided into two.
Originally, Alan Wilson thought that this was just a routine supplement that he made after remembering the shortcomings in his work. He never thought that this would be the last time he expressed his love for British India.
Until Sir Barron called him to his office and took out the telegram from London, "The Cabinet Secretary has asked you to return to Europe to work."
"Sir Barron, my work here is not perfect yet." Alan Wilson said tactfully that he might have missed something in his work, and maybe he could add more if he stayed for a few more days.
"Rejecting the Cabinet Secretary's transfer order will make Whitehall doubt your reliability." Sir Barron said calmly, "Then I will call you back. The Governor-General's son-in-law refuses to return to work in Europe."
"I never meant that." Alan Wilson reached out and took the telegram with respect. "From the moment I entered your office, I have made up my mind to serve the empire, no matter what position I work in.
."
Huh? Sir Barron made a nasal noise and changed his attitude. "The job here is just to wait. It's nothing big. And for you, you might be able to be the deputy secretary-general when you go back this time. After all,
It's a good thing, considering your age, you are very eye-catching."
"It's just a bit sudden. After all, I just got engaged. I want to talk to the Governor and his wife." Alan Wilson told the truth. He would never have imagined yesterday that he had just gotten engaged and received a transfer order from London in less than 24 hours.
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Sir Barron nodded solemnly, indicating that everything was as it should be. It was not until Alan Wilson left the office that the solemn expression on his face relaxed. In fact, he was not reluctant at all in his heart. It must be said.