Chapter 856 – The Lord’s Position

“Commissioner Wilson is polite, managing such a big place and still so young, we still need you to take more care of us when we live here.” Empress Nan Fang smiled and complimented, completely unaware that the colonial commissioner in front of her, in her heart, is comparing the question of which is stronger or weaker, Prime Minister Cao and I. “According to our Eastern words, young and promising, and the development of Malaya is without problems.”

“Not without problems.” Although Queen Nanfang’s compliments, Alan Wilson accepts them as they are but still modestly said, “at least in terms of security can not be said to be problem-free, when we did not in Indonesia’s independence, grabbing the island of Pangkal is a failure.”

Allen Wilson, who has knowledge of the latter-day Malaysia, when he had a sense of the security of the Malayan colony, suggested to the High Commissioner of the Malayan colony, Gerard Edward, that once the Netherlands could not maintain its rule in the Dutch East Indies, in the process of evacuating Java, it was imperative to snatch the off-shore islands that were a matter of security for the Malayan colony.

This would change the unfavorable geography of the Malayan colony and make it more defensible if Indonesia infiltrated the Malayan colony later on, and the vast majority of this aim was achieved, with the Riau and Natuna Islands, the Linga Islands, and the Anambas Islands being occupied by Britain.

Also because of the establishment of a defensive base arching Singapore, without these more than 20,000 square kilometers of archipelago area, the British Malayan colony’s area is not to reach half a million.

After the occupation of these islands, Britain’s control over the Strait of Malacca increased a lot, Singapore also got rid of the threat of Indonesia after independence, the Malayan colony of West Malaysia and East Malaysia two parts of the link more easily.

But to completely overwhelm Indonesia dare not act rashly then, the location of Bangka Island is very important.

If in the hands of control, Indonesia is almost Turkey’s treatment, swimming have to be careful, do not make a strong swim out of the country’s borders.

Bonga was once a British colony and was later used to replace the Dutch stronghold in the Indian subcontinent with the Dutch.

Now that British India has become independent, Bangka Island is in the hands of Indonesia, and when the Dutch transferred Kalimantan, they surprisingly did not take this island, which threatens the core area of Indonesia, into their hands.

Otherwise, the suppression of Indonesia will be easier, but did not do so at the time, today in thinking it is already too late. Even Britain, can not at this time, a large island of more than 10,000 square kilometers to snatch over.

Fortunately, next to the island of Belitung, now still in the hands of the Dutch, in a certain sense, can block Indonesia’s penetration of Kalimantan, just need more naval patrol patrols.

Overall, Britain and the Netherlands in response to Indonesia’s independence, basically also did the occupation of the islands near the Strait of Malacca, and now the occupation of the islands near the Strait of Malacca, Britain and the Netherlands to Indonesia to do a seven-three split.

Indonesia’s three is basically Bangka Island, the barrier of Sumatra.

Before and after the independence of Britain and Holland’s action, Sukarno of course, also know exactly, Britain took the opportunity to take the islands near the Strait of Malacca are taken, resulting in Indonesia’s influence on this golden waterway greatly reduced, the existence of Malaya colony straight jumped to the feet, it is understandable.

Although it has nothing to do with the two Paul the Great, but Queen Nanfang said, Alan Wilson is still a little hard to reconcile.

He never felt that there was anything wrong with having a partition, much less a country that was entitled to take all the land after independence.

Bao Da Di was so uncomfortable in his heart that when Allen Wilson talked about the blunder, he even lost his own country and had to choose to leave South Vietnam and go into exile here.

Allen Wilson to know Bao Da Di’s feelings, surely said that you will be satisfied, according to the Eastern tradition are head to the ground, and now can live, should be grateful to the British Empire in the world to bring the modern standard. Otherwise, it is the head hanging in the city to show the public, the former subjects cheered the end.

Alan Wilson assured Emperor Paul of his treatment and spoke, “Britain takes a respectful attitude towards the royal families of all countries. There is nothing to worry about if you live here. What I can guarantee is the safety of your family, and as for what properties to acquire, they are also under the protection of the colonial government.”

When Alan Wilson talked about the words your family, Empress Nan Fang’s face was slightly unnatural.

She and Emperor Bao had been separated for some time, although when they were first married, the two were a very enviable pair, but Bao was the Emperor after all, and with more women wanting to be Emperor throughout South Vietnam, the two began to take a sharp turn for the worse.

The reason why there is no divorce, are concerned about the identity of the Emperor of the Bao Da Emperor, Empress Nan Fang is not willing to step out of that step.

But immediately, Empress Nan Fang still returned to her normal demeanor, on this occasion she also had to preserve the face of Emperor Pao Da Di.

For some reason, she always felt that this Englishman, seemed to be scanning herself intentionally or unintentionally, although it was well hidden.

However, it had to be admitted that this Englishman seemed to be more of a local ruler than Pao Da Di in his talk.

In a ruthless display of lordship, Alan Wilson invited the couple to a military parade in Penang, which was interpreted by Mr. and Mrs. Paul the Great as a sign that Britain was going to show strength among the subjects of the colony.

This is more or less the same, but there are still differences, although both Britain and France are colonial empires, but France focuses on assimilation and is clearly continental in its thinking, Britain is the old tradition of divide and rule, compared to Vietnam which has an overwhelming dominance of the subject peoples, Malaya is a binary society, divided into two main ethnic groups for Britain to mediate, and a small number of ethnic groups of Indian descent.

Britain likes immigration, France likes assimilation, Britain likes family farms, France likes small and medium-sized farmers, and Britain’s preference for immigration is not necessarily a preference for immigration from the homeland, but also for welcoming other ethnic groups to immigrate to British-occupied areas.

After saying hello to Mr. and Mrs. Paul the Great, Alan Wilson took on and went to Lt. General Sconce, together with the reception of the Dutch and Portuguese guests who came to Penang, this parade is also a demonstration of the five countries in the joint defense, with the significance of a warning to Indonesia not to act rashly.

“The fact that Holland and Portugal were able to unite and show up in Penang shared a lot of our pressure.” Lt. Gen. Sconce was pleased with the guests from both countries, especially at this time of year.

“I think it is they who should thank Britain, not the other way around.” Alan Wilson listened without showing appreciation, not so much the arrogance of an old imperialist, but he had the history in his head for comparison. Knew well how much Britain had helped both countries.

Without Britain, Holland would have rolled out of Asia long ago, and still occupy Kalimantan and half of New Guinea? It’s a joke.

After World War II, European colonial powers, when faced with a wave of resistance, all took different countermeasures to slow down the pace of retreat as much as possible according to their own needs.

Dutch persistence was motivated neither by the French obsession with maintaining a universal empire, nor by the Spanish and Portuguese attachment to past glory, but rather by an unwillingness to part with established interests.

The Dutch cobbled together a program of Dutch-Indonesian federation that appeared comical to Indonesian nationalists. When the US demanded that the Netherlands give it up under the threat of withdrawing Marshall Plan support, it meekly conceded defeat.

Without the efforts of all of British India, the Dutch could not even think of a program similar to the partition of India and Pakistan. Much less have the strength to implement it, and directly let Indonesia take over the entire East Indies, and still retain 700,000 to 800,000 of land?

As for Portugal, there was a determination to maintain the colony, but it lacked support, and without the encouragement of Britain, how could it have the guts to occupy the entire island of Timor? It was a struggle to occupy East Timor.

When Britain really began to shameless, do not care what order or stirring up trouble, for many countries, is the beginning of the capitulation, the original history of the United Kingdom is still point of face, but Alan Wilson did not have that idea, full of cash in the head.

India is not even considered a victim, without Allen Wilson, the two major powers in India would not have been over in one country.

The damage he did to India was nothing more than scraping a layer of ground on his way out, the real first to suffer was Indonesia.

Lieutenant General Sconce let out a bitter laugh, he was unaware of these inside stories and was hearing them for the first time today, “In that case, you guys looked for the next place in the process of British India’s independence.”

“General, there are still a hundred thousand jobs in the country to digest us? You know the employment climate in the country after the war. Can’t we still find our own place and continue to benefit society?” Allen Wilson gave Lieutenant General Sconce a heartfelt look, “It can’t be said to be a mistake not to cause trouble on the home front, can it?”

“Indeed not, but even so. I hope respect is returned to the Dutch and Portuguese.” Sconce reminded in the middle that Britain still took the Five Nation Defense very seriously, and in addition to Britain, Australia and New Zealand, Holland and Portugal, were allies in securing Malaya.

This Alan Wilson of course knew, then the two received the Governor of Kalimantan, Okuste, and the Governor of Timor Island, Calais, the two came to Penang, but also under the banner of the five countries joint defense, to help the United Kingdom to strengthen the momentum.

A piece of joy in the midst of the guests and hosts, now waiting for the parade to begin, Alan Wilson also took the time to and Her Royal Highness engaged in some verbal sparring, he to the Queen Princess what the name, not much resistance.

Princess Margaret knows in her heart, she always hears her brother-in-law call her princess, so long over, has insight into this dark psychology, although despise, but also enjoy it.

At this time in Penang, the main streets have been filled with the flags of the five countries, and the combat troops participating in the parade have also arrived.

Alan Wilson enthusiastically introduced, the stalwarts of the Malayan colony, the feudal monarchs, the big buyers, and the Oakhurst and Calais know, the atmosphere of the great reunion of the reactionary forces, has been baked.