Chapter 552 – Korean War Breaks Out

“It looks like we have Indonesia under control now.” Garrison Commander Lt. Gen. Bilton said with a relaxed demeanor to Alan Wilson, who had come over to inquire after signing the Five Nation Joint Defense Treaty.

And Chamberlain thought he had Hitler under control? Allen Wilson’s mind shattered, but didn’t say it out loud.

“I think we should all unify our voices on this Indonesian matter, and the crowd will mold the Jakarta regime into a pro-Soviet regime.” Alan Wilson mused, “Let’s say it’s the second China, it doesn’t matter if it’s true or not, the most important thing is to make the US believe it.”

Alan Wilson would seek to deploy British nuclear weapons in Malaya some time in the future if possible. Of course he desperately needed an opportunity now that would allow his idea to materialize logically.

After this meeting, Allen Wilson took away a not-so-classified document, and had a basic judgment on the current situation of the prisoner of war camps in Malaya, the British army stationed in Malaya is the army, of course, is not a million miles to come over to be a caretaker.

So most of the guards in the camps are definitely not British soldiers, as for who, of course, in accordance with the current ratio of ethnic groups in the colony, all the camps are in the majority of Chinese, a small number of Malay guards so a state.

Soon Alan Wilson on the situation of the prisoner of war camps on a general understanding, divide and rule this kind of thing, as a British gentleman, the world currently does not have any country, can do in this kind of thing on the British teacher.

He did not want to kill all these Japanese prisoners of war, that was, after all, a very tragic event, and above all uncontrollable. These Japanese POWs were to be returned home, though it was not certain that they would return in one piece.

Allen Wilson, who had learned about the situation in the POW camps, put the matter aside for a moment and began to continue his own report of good news and bad news, showing that the situation in Malaya was not a little good but a lot better.

At the top of the latest telegram, Allen Wilson, still not holding back his hand, copied the Japanese goose-stepping.

“Currently in terms of industrial competition on a national basis, it is extremely difficult for Britain to compete in the face of the scale of American industry. But after an examination of the Malayan neighborhood, a plan is gradually taking shape.”

“If we use Malaya as a medium, and use industrial support to defeat neighboring countries, such as Indonesia and the Philippines, and ultimately form a dumping market, on the one hand, we can stabilize Malaya’s economy, and on the other hand, we can allow the UK itself to reap the benefits.”

“Southeast Asia is divided into two parts, the peninsula and the archipelago, British Malaya’s West Malaysia is part of the Central South Peninsula, and East Malaysia is part of the Southeast Asian archipelago. Geographically it is the absolute core of more than four million square kilometers of Southeast Asia.”

“According to the survey conducted over the recent period of time, the situation in Southeast Asian countries is generally very similar in one point, that is, the Chinese are all introduced as a force to balance the local ethnic groups, and if one can make good use of the connections that the ethnic Chinese have with each other, it would be equivalent to having an extra channel to enter the markets of other countries out of thin air.”

“The most ideal state would be for Britain to take over the dominant position in this four million square kilometer market by building up British-owned industries in Malaya and knocking down those of Southeast Asian countries.”

This is followed by an analysis of the feasibility of this once it succeeds, and whether it will cause alarm in the United States. It is important to realize that the nearby Philippines was formerly a U.S. colony.

Allen Wilson was actually not worried about the former US colony status of the Philippines, and showed in the telegram that being an enemy of the US was dangerous, and being a friend of the US was fatal.

Three examples were given in the telegram, Liberia in Africa, Haiti in the Americas, and the Philippines in Asia, showing that once a country really becomes a loyal fan of the United States, it generally becomes a failed state.

The more there is a strong pro-American atmosphere, the more the United States tends to look down on such countries, and will ignore such countries, with no industrial support at all. The telegram was saying that these words were talking about several countries, but in fact were not yet talking about Britain.

Anyway, Allen Wilson did not see any advantage in falling on one side to the United States. In the fifties Britain had a lot of friction with the US though because of the sterling issue, the Comet and Boeing issue, and the colonial issue. But it was only a slow decline. In the sixties, especially after the Nassau Agreement, it was completely in the trenches with the United States, and the speed of that decline was just like a free fall.

It’s hard to imagine that after only a decade, Britain went from being a post-war triumvirate to a member of the multitude.

This report, implicitly mentioned that want to keep all the colonies is unrealistic, but must keep the key locations of the colonies, the British Malaya in the hands, can radiate four million square kilometers of Southeast Asia, almost is to create a British India.

If in the African colonies, can also find a place to support, such as Northern Rhodesia, can give up the name of the colony, the practice of the colony of the reality, with the support of the industry to continue to dump, but also saves the direct cost of management.

Just as Alan Wilson was racking his brains in the heat of summer for the prosperity and stability of British Malaya, at dawn on June 25, 1950, war broke out in full force. The DPRK claimed that “Ri Seung-man’s army crossed the 38th Parallel and attacked northward, launching a surprise attack on Korea, and that this war was deliberately started by the U.S. imperialists, and for the DPRK, it was a war of defense against the U.S.”

On June 26, President Harry S. Truman ordered the U.S. Far East Air Forces in Japan to assist in the Korean campaign.

Although Allen Wilson was eager to proceed with the music and then the dance, out of the good character of a gentleman, Allen Wilson invited his two Chinese friends over for a long, heartfelt talk.

On the afternoon of June 26, Allen Wilson asked Tian Qianqiu and Su Yang about their recent lives and what their plans were for the future at a very authentic Chinese restaurant.

“Mr. Su, Mary is a resident of Newfoundland and has come half a world away with you from a long distance. It’s not like she came over to suffer!” Alan Wilson rushed at Su Yang very sincerely, “Newfoundland’s development is very fast, although it has something to do with the sparse population, but once the gap between the two places is too big, I think there is a possibility that it may have an impact on your marriage, I heard that Mary is already pregnant, and I think that you definitely won’t have a change of heart in your own marriage.”

Su Yang’s transnational marriage, according to the affluence of the two places, is equivalent to a wonderful college student in China’s Magic City, eventually married to India, now may be no problem, but if Su Yang does not take out a certain amount of strength, it is hard to guarantee that Mary will not be affected by the relatives in Newfoundland for a long time, resulting in the emergence of a marriage change.

“In fact, I am very willing to support the person who maintains good relations with the British Empire, known as a well-known figure in Malaya.”

Not caring about Su Yang’s slightly discolored face, Alan Wilson said to himself, “But London’s concern is the same as the local Malayan natives, is it risky to do so, in other words, is it reliable? That’s a big question.”

“You know the two of us, Lord Lt. Governor, we have worked together very well before. Of course we also understand in our hearts that this is the territory of the British Empire, it’s already good enough for us to be able to stabilize our lives.” Su Yang sniffed and immediately showed it, no less perceptive than when he cheated the white girl in Newfoundland, “Of course we won’t object to Britain’s jurisdiction over Malaya.”

“No objection? That may not be enough!” Alan Wilson gave the two men a deep look and changed his words, “We need enablers who help maintain colonial rule, not just non-opposition. Of course, the part that becomes a booster will definitely be helped and protected by the Malayan Administrative Office, which may be supportive, may be administratively biased, may be many things. Even I can contribute some start-up funds to help you guys stand out, it’s not a problem. I consider the Chinese as my friends, but I think you Chinese have a saying that you are two for two for your friends.”

“Then, Lord Zhongtang, what do you want from us?” Tian Qianqiu was silent for a long time and went straight to the point.

“I remember that amongst your vocabulary, there is something called a cast.” Alan Wilson gently shook his wine glass and said, “I think that an exchange of benefits shouldn’t be incomprehensible to us. After all, to the native indigenous Malays, you Chinese are just as much a part of the colonization as we British are. How can I trust that you won’t betray in the future, with British interests prevailing?”

The term “casting of name” was used in ancient times for a sign of loyalty, meaning that before joining an organization, one expresses one’s loyalty by an act approved by that organization. The so-called “but all good men into the gang, have to be a certificate of allegiance”, to the effect that a person must sign a contract of life and death when entering the green forest, with “certificate of allegiance” will fall into the grass as a bandit. The only way to get rid of the “Certificate of Fame” is to accept the government’s recruitment.

Tian Qianqiu and Su Yang used to be soldiers of the Republic of China, as for the Republic of China that kind of military and bandit environment, the two have seen the bandits who fall into the grass, heard Allen Wilson said, immediately understand what it means.

“Lord Zhongtang, want us to take the initiative to gather veterans and join the British army to help clean up anti-British elements?” Tian Qianqiu already understood a generalization in his heart and spoke, “If that’s the case there’s no problem.”

“No, no, no, don’t misunderstand, I have always defended the interests of the Chinese and Malays. In my opinion we all value harmony, we can look at each other but it’s best if we can make peace with each other. As the Commissioner of Malaya, how can I let you do anything to the people born and bred here? When a man makes a mistake, he should have the opportunity to correct it.”

Alan Wilson gave a compassionate look and said, seemingly unintentionally, “But not everyone in today’s Malaya is part of British Malaya, there are also former enemies, like the Japanese.”