Chapter 178 – Land of the Souls
“To British India?” Margaret’s heart was shocked, but the words came out, “Then congratulations, a very relaxed working environment, isn’t this what many civil servants dream of?”
Between the words did not have the slightest intention to stay? Alan Wilson heard the heart sober a little less, to do the job of the woman obedient, limited to the far East, free society still does not care about this set. At least the Iron Lady didn’t seem to be affected.
“Actually, I guess, well, I just simply came by to say hello, nothing more.” Alan Wilson opened his mouth hesitantly, “If I can make amends ……”
“There’s nothing to make up for, Mr. Allen, it was just a misunderstanding.” Margaret spoke with a frosty face, “I’ve forgotten about it and don’t want anyone to mention it.”
“Well, I hope you won’t be affected.” Alan Wilson sighed in his heart, the domestic car grinding plan was looking unfeasible, originally he thought there would be another face-to-face exchange.
But did not think that the Iron Maiden did not give a chance at all, it is true that the nature of people to see annoyance is innate, thinking of this Allen Wilson is a little glad that the other party thinks so well.
“Then, excuse me.” With an apology, Allen Wilson nodded at Iron Maiden and turned to leave the school.
Watching Ellen Wilson turn and walk away, Margaret’s gaze followed the back until it disappeared, inhaling deeply and taking several deep breaths to hold back her reddened eyes.
To be honest this was very unethical, behavior that wandered on the edge of the law, which made Allen Wilson’s psychological burden heavy. But the good thing was that this situation would soon be alleviated, the laws of British India were still very lenient for Britain.
Now it is the problem of taking office, Allen Wilson received has returned to London, the foreign ministry permanent undersecretary Alexander Cadogan’s summons, is to give Allen Wilson a need for elite support of the reply.
“You in the list above must apply for a group of foreign ministry and Indian affairs ministry diplomats and together with the common on the post.” Alexander Cadogan saw Allen Wilson came in, said very dryly, “I have submitted your report to Sir Edward, Sir can be said to give strong support, recently Sir Edward is with the Prime Minister and the Foreign Secretary, talking about the assessment of the value of the colony, can be busy between your care, I hope you do not fail Sir’s expectations. ”
“That is of course, we all know Sir Edward’s contribution to this country.” Alan Wilson decisively expressed the position of bowing to authority, oblivious to the fact that the information of the cabinet secretary talking about the value of the colonies came from his own hand.
It was also because of the compensatory mentality towards the white john report that Edward Bridges gave his approval to Allen Wilson’s need for manpower, green-lighting all the way to give Allen Wilson the man he needed.
“What do you say we do? Philby? I’ve already inquired, this matter was personally endorsed by the Cabinet Secretary, there’s no way to change it, do we really have to go to Southeast Asia?” Guy. Burgess took a bitter drink and complained with a booze breath, “We don’t know the area at all, and there doesn’t seem to be anything of value there either.”
“Exactly!” Donald Maclean was equally clueless and could only whine at his old friend.
“What are you two headed for? Don’t just whine.” Philby lit a cigarette and looked at his two friends, knowing as soon as he heard it was the Cabinet Secretary’s decision that it was almost irrevocable.
“British Ceylon, British Burma!” Guy . Burgess and Donald Maclean blurted out almost simultaneously.
“It seems to be the Prime Minister who is going to settle the question of British India.” Philby said hopelessly on hearing this, “The question of British India is currently the biggest topic of contention in Parliament. By the way, this time Alan Wilson returned to British India because of this matter. Both British Ceylon and British Burma are in the periphery of British India, and there may be considerations of maintaining stability by sending native diplomats there.”
Before the British takeover, part of Ceylon’s territory was originally a Dutch colony, which in turn was taken from the Portuguese. Ceylon was on the edge of the Indian subcontinent but was not part of British India but was ruled by a British Crown Colony under the direct control of London, which was superior to the Indian Empire under the Viceroy of India.
As for British Burma, it had even less to do with British India, and although for a short time Burma joined British India as a province, the immediate hints of independence for British India caused London to change its decision and separate Burma from British India again.
It was Alan Wilson who got two of the Cambridge Five to Asia in his report. To put it mildly, Allen Wilson sold more information at the Potsdam Conference than either of these two spies.
If secrets could be traded for rank, it would be Guy Burgess. Guy Burgess, major general! Donald Maclean, major general! As for Allen Wilson, it would have to be Field Marshal!
He wished the two spies would stop. Allen Wilson had betrayed everything they wanted to betray. Some of the information is no longer necessary for these two people to betray, hurry to cooperate with their own contribution to the British Empire, do not always think of selling the country.
The two have extensive sympathy for the miserable colonies, this time to India’s work just need these two sympathetic diplomats, stabilize the situation around India, Allen Wilson is good to take a bold move.
This will not have to stay in London, idly always want to sell the secrets of the British Empire to the Soviet Union. Some colonial intelligence, even if it is sold by two people to the Soviet Union, in a short time, the Soviet Union can not reach.
Betrayal of the Cambridge Five, psychologically upset is a small matter, Alan Wilson is also afraid of being stared at by the Soviet Ministry of Internal Affairs. But keep two people is also not in line with Allen Wilson’s patriotic heart, can only throw these two people inside the corner, let the two people first lose the value of please report.
“If I were the Cabinet Secretary, I would throw all five of you to the United States, one as ambassador and four as consuls. Better pull the rug out from under America, and then America finds you all shot.”
Think so, Alan Wilson is not the role of Edward Bridges, can only use a roundabout way. Get the two men out of positions where they had access to intelligence first.
In November, after an absence of British India for half a year, Allen Wilson first sent a telegram, followed by the official and the newly established Indian affairs team, officially opened the journey home in the clothes of the first military aircraft to arrive in the British-occupied areas, and then boarded the flight to Egypt, embarking from the Suez Canal, saving a certain amount of time.
This has been Allen Wilson concessions route, he would have wanted to take the whole boat, compared with others, Allen Wilson carrying luggage is huge, a total of five suitcases loaded.
Among them were bank statements for Sir Barron and the eighteen provincial administrators, fourteen commissioners of the states except Hyderabad, and a gift for Pamela Mountbatten, the belongings of Alan Wilson himself, who was traveling with the ship.
This even caused Guy Burgess to look sideways, “Isn’t that a little too much?”
“I worked in British India and have a slight knowledge of the area.” Alan Wilson unhurriedly opened a suitcase, revealing the nylon stockings inside, then without changing his face, he re-closed the suitcase and took out a bottle of red wine to change the topic, “There are still a lot of commendable places in the region, and the Indian movies are very distinctive.”
“Really?” Guy Burgess a look I understand the eyes, no longer focus on why to bring nylon stockings this problem, make a very interested look asked, “Indian movies to is not very common, what is worthy of praise.”
“The song and dance sequences are kind of a specialty.” Alan Wilson was not affected by the nylon stockings incident in the slightest, and was excited to introduce the characteristics of Indian movies for his fellow colleagues.
“Essentially Indian cinema is currently under the control of the Pacifists, after all, it’s the Pacifists who are better suited to the big screen than the dark, unkempt complexion of the Hindus. The first Indian film A sound film was called, and then a number of companies invested money to support the creation of sound films. Soon the talkies, which synthesized traditional music, drama, and dance performances, rapidly took the country by storm by overwhelming the silent films.”
The song and dance segments were again aggravated by the increased control of British India during the war years. There was no restriction on song and dance films only, which ultimately resulted in the proliferation of song and dance in Indian cinema, which became a standard feature among the movies.
Allen Wilson popularized the history of Indian cinema, song and dance film is not too much, it depends on how to look at it?
The rise of the Korean wave in the twenty-first century seems to have conquered all the countries in Asia, but its presence in India is extremely low. To follow Alan Wilson’s idea, Indians who are used to seeing every Indian movie cut out with song and dance sequences should themselves be immune to the singing and dancing mode.
Perhaps, if India wants to carry on the singing and dancing combination imitation, it may even become the Korean wave’s big enemy. After all, India’s high caste group is much more aesthetically acceptable.
All of them were diplomats who traveled to India, and they listened to Allen Wilson’s introduction to the region with extreme approval.
“Who do you think Alan prepared all those nylon stockings for?” Donald Macaulay whispered gossiping at Guy Burgess, “You didn’t hear him say that quite a few people in India are very much in line with men’s aesthetics.”
“You’re interested too?” Guy Burgess was very surprised, as far as he knew his friend wasn’t good at that.
“I’m just curious!” Donald Macaulay denied it, and even appeared angry at being doubted.
After crossing the warm Indian Ocean, the Land of the Souls was in sight, and as time passed, instead of being depressed by the boredom of the long voyage, Alan Wilson grew more and more energized.
Finally, the outline of the Bombay coastline is already visible, Allen Wilson lifted his eyes to look into the distance, eyes full of deep feelings, “when Columbus’s mood I kind of understand.”