Chapter 329: New Situation Old Rivals

The first day’s meeting was held in this kind of happy atmosphere, the whole process reflected the British Empire’s love for the subcontinent, especially after the departure of these small countries of the safety and security of the problem, but also the top priority.

Perhaps it was so amicable that no representative of the Congress Party was even able to intervene, and by the time he remembered what to say, time had slipped away.

The cacophony rose in the streets of Delhi, growing stronger and more numerous. Various cacophonies resounded on all sides.

The rhythmic barking of merchants, the barking of dogs, distant calls. Along with this sound of shutting down livelihoods, the Delhi avenue was covered with dark clouds and the light turned greenish gray. There is not a breath of wind.

For most people, the affairs of the state were still a little too far away, not that they didn’t care, but they were free to do so only after the problem of getting enough to eat was solved first.

The air of the Governor’s Mansion was filled with the fresh scent of hay, vervain and mignonette. On the table in the hall stood a clear bowl-cup, in which floated a few large grass-molds, looking so bright red against a few mint leaves.

Governor Mountbatten, too, had begun to follow the customs of the country, and was no longer anxious to settle the question of British India in a short time.

He was beginning to enjoy his career in British India, and at the cocktail party he played his part in coordinating the work, which he was already very good at, with the representatives of the various countries, and was very amicable.

This scene made Sir Barron very pleased, by now, General Mountbatten finally into the role of British India Governor-General, “In fact, British India is not bad days is not it?”

“Of course, but the Congress Party may not think so. In retrospect, shouldn’t the Congress Party have been given some chance to speak.” Alan Wilson finished pretending, only to remember that it seemed like he shouldn’t have put the NCP aside, and he couldn’t help but feel some remorse in his heart.

“Actually, this is not bad.” Sir Barron didn’t see it as a problem, “Diplomacy has always been done this way.”

“When?” Alan Wilson was bitter, the top boss wouldn’t have looked for an opportunity to knock the ministry, right? Alan Wilson was very wronged, he had shed blood for the Empire ……

“The most recent was the Munich Conference.” Sir Barron thought for a moment with a serious face and gave an accurate answer.

Allen Wilson raised his eyebrows, if the top boss said so he is not trapped, as the Potsdam Conference of the pro-life, he must show his presence at this time, it is he personally betrayed Poland ……

“The question of the pound has been a matter of the greatest concern in the country. Prime Minister Adderley has been under pressure for free exchange.” Sir Barron said, holding his glass, “So there is one item that has been insisted upon at home, and that is that after independence degree India, international trade must be settled in pounds sterling.”

“This is of course, if India does not agree, we would rather the subcontinent become a sea of corpses and blood.” Alan Wilson did not need to think to know that the demand for the free exchange of pounds must come from the blood thicker than water of the rebellious son of the United States.

However, it is clear that Prime Minister Aidley does not yet want to succumb to this pressure, once the liberalization of foreign exchange controls, so that the pound is freely convertible.

Not surprisingly, through the Second World War has been completely over Britain above the United States, will certainly make the pound into a dike flood.

It may seem like the Cold War was just between the US and the USSR, but in reality in the fifties, the US was just as hands off with the UK. It just wasn’t as obvious as it was with the USSR.

The U.S. dollar, which had just ousted the pound from its place as the world’s currency, had been wary of a resurgence of the pound. But now there is really not too good way, after all, the economic power difference is too big, Britain also owes the Americans a lot of money.

Foreign exchange control, although always taken out of the connotation of the Americans, but for now the United Kingdom is also no way out of the way.

But not without opportunity, but when the opportunity comes, must be flush with two conditions, the first condition of the Americans themselves make a mistake, the second Britain has got rid of the aftermath of the war.

If there was a third condition, it would be for the Germans and the French to come to the front. If the Americans were able to resist, Britain would not make a move, and if the United States showed weakness, Britain would never be polite.

Alan Wilson remembers that from nineteen sixty-eight, the Breston Woods system has made the United States somewhat incapable of resisting, leading to a run on the gold reserves of the United States by European countries. Of course the trigger was actually much earlier, it can be said that from the time de Gaulle came to power and sent warships to bring France’s gold reserves back from the United States has been brewing.

That time the UK, it was after France first made a hit on the Breston Woods system that the UK went down.

But it was already too late, the original time and space in 1968 Britain, almost nothing left, the colonies should be independent have been independent, only to get a short-term interest in laying down.

The British think they are in the back, but in fact the end of the Breston Woods system is the Germans. After the British and French successively launched an attack on the Breston Woods system, Germany entered the scene with huge funds, indicating the end of the concept that the dollar is equal to gold.

Germany, which was the last to go down, reaped the greatest harvest. In the 1960s the pound still accounted for a quarter of the world’s trading share, and by the 1980s the Deutsche Mark had become the world’s second-largest reserve currency, taking the place of the pound sterling.

Having let go of his heart, Governor Mountbatten was immensely happy, and despite his temporary departure from the Navy, he still maintained his naval demeanor, with his handsome face, which in no way resembled those of the so-called statues. He wore black leather shoes, a gold watch, and a dazzling mouthful of teeth, all of which made him look as if he were in command of a warship.

After chatting with Sir Barron for a while, Alan Wilson went off to find Pamela Mountbatten, and the two of them played about in the middle of the corner of the hall, and for once, for once, Mountbatten wasn’t the least bit offended, having realized, perhaps, that a woman is too big for her own good.

“How’s the view of Ceylon?” Standing by the window, hands on the edge of the window Allen Wilson, living is a licking dog, not to be played in the palm of the hand are sorry for the current appearance.

“Honestly?” Pamela Mountbatten was all smiles, “It’s much better than British India, and the locals are in okay shape.”

“Before Ceylon becomes independent, I want to try and sign a treaty with Ceylon for the use of a naval base.” Alan Wilson nodded, “People say that Ceylon is a tear left behind by India, I like this analogy, for the sake of the Indians to stop crying, this tear is better for us, the British Empire, to collect.”

Ceylon to India is the equivalent of the Isle of Frauds to a major power, at least that’s how Alan Wilson sees it.

In later times Ceylon has about the same population as Fraud Island, but is twice the size. The only disadvantage is that the strait between Ceylon and India really isn’t wide enough, which is a disadvantage compared to Fraud Island.

But the advantage is also there, although the dreamers of the Great Indian Federation, has been talking to themselves to emphasize the close relationship between Ceylon and India, but the two main religions are really different, and the Ceylonese people do not recognize, the Indian said Buddhism is a branch of Hinduism, people do a good job of the main base of Southern Buddhism, guilty of Hinduism as a branch of it?

The narrow straits are not a problem for the current Royal Navy. Besides, the strength of the Indian Navy is not comparable to that of a major power, so there is still no problem in taking Ceylon to tease India.

As an honest man, Alan Wilson does not deny that he is now a serious while at the same time, the heart is still thinking, in the end, at what time, so that Pamela left happy tears.

Probably because the role of the Congress Party on the first day was too transparent, the Governor’s Mansion ushered in the real big shot on the second day, one of the Congress Party’s triumvirate, Patel, the leader of the conservative faction.

But Allen Wilson wouldn’t do anything just because of the other party’s name, the world wasn’t black and white, and while Patel’s political philosophy might radicalize the situation in the subcontinent even more, at the same time he was very hostile to the Soviet Union, leaning towards free trade, and was a natural head of the buyers.

I just don’t know whether this arrival will manifest itself in Britain’s favor or to its detriment.

“It is only logical that independent India, as the largest country in the subcontinent, should play a greater role.” The giant of the Congress party had come, and unlike yesterday, the Congress representative had a backbone and began to talk up a storm.

Alan Wilson’s complexion was slightly austere as he narrowed his eyes and asked, “I wonder what this greater role is reflected in? It’s a little too vague, not very clear.”

“We take it for granted that India will inherit all British rights and interests in the subcontinent after independence.” The Congress representative glanced at Patel, who nodded before continuing, “This conference should also take into account India’s interests, not just Britain’s.”

“Heh ……,” Allen Wilson said with a puff of laughter, “What does that have to do with this conference?”

“We hope that Mr. Allen, can fully consider the interests of India, before making trade-offs. Otherwise it is likely to affect the future relationship between Britain and India.”

Allen Wilson slowly stood up with his hands on the table, barred his mouth, and reconfirmed, “Did I hear you correctly?”

“No, the Viceroyalty has been avoiding talking about the rights and interests India should have after independence.” Patel spoke up, “Britain must make it clear that India is the successor to the subcontinent.”

“Men, ask Mr. Patel to return and wait for news.” Alan Wilson said with a cold face, “Everyone is an adult, they should know to think with their head when they speak instead of saying what they look like.”

“Uh!” Ender came in just in time to see the current stalemate and didn’t know what to do as Patel fidgeted.

“Please, Mr. Patel, go back.” Alan Wilson repeated with a frown, then said, “Never mind, I’ll see Mr. Patel off myself.”

If he didn’t remember wrongly, this should be the second time the two had clashed, last time it was a henchman, this time again, did he really think he had a good temper?

The day’s negotiations ended without a hitch, and Allen Wilson, for his part, went headlong into the telegraph room, and on the question between Aden and Mauritius began to wander.