British Civil Servant

"Is that so?" John pondered, thinking about the political structure of the United Kingdom, he seemed to have no time to react, and said with a wry smile, "I can't just throw Goa away without saying a word."

"That's not true! We always have to explain to the people the process of how to lose Goa." Alan Wilson shook his head with a smile.

John shook the wine glass in his hand and said with a willingness to listen, "How to explain?"

"In the first stage, we declare that nothing happened; in the second stage, we say maybe something happened, but we shouldn't act; in the third stage, we say maybe we should act, but we can't do anything." Alan Wilson The deputy said, "In the fourth stage, maybe something could be done at the beginning, but it's too late now."

"Will the people believe this explanation? If so, it would be too stupid." John picked up the glass with some humor and said, "But then again, the British have not been so smart since ancient times."

"Of course, my friend, stupid people are easier to deal with, especially for us. Otherwise, the caste system would have been abolished in the Governor's Palace at first, and then the benefits of this system have been found and they have begun to strengthen. Even if it is Aren't the seasoned governors also learning?" Alan Wilson took the glass from John and continued, "If we can get the Portuguese on our side, even if India becomes independent, we still have a way. of."

Bang... John nodded when he heard the words, held a glass of wine and had a cup with the Hyderabad Commissioner beside him, thanking him for his hospitality. As for Ali Khan, the monarch of Hyderabad, the two were not very familiar with each other.

"Indian independence is the worst outcome you can say. Given our current position, it's not too much to imagine the worst outcome." John nodded in approval, "But for now, it's only good for us. , you can get the benefits of the two native states, but once India becomes independent, it may be more chaotic than Ali Jinnah's partition plan for India and Pakistan. I'm really a little sorry, and my moral sense makes me feel a little guilty. "

"Maybe you should go to church and donate one-tenth of the proceeds to the church, maybe God will forgive you." Alan Wilson curled his lips and said insincerely, "Then you can retire early and enjoy life. already."

"The 11th tax is a bit too expensive, and it doesn't conform to the tradition of the Anglican Church in the British Empire. It is because of the corrupt Holy See that our king has cut off contact with Rome." John rejected Alan Wilson's kindness very simply.

If he had a million pounds, he would have donated a tenth, because he didn't. But you can't donate 1/10 of the figure, even if it's only ten pounds, you have to donate one piece, it's too much of a loss.

uh-huh! Alan Wilson did not answer, and some things could not be seen through. In terms of morality, the two are on the same level, otherwise he would not have a proposal, and he would immediately get John's cooperation in Junagadh.

For Ali Khan himself, this somewhat extravagant banquet is absolutely incompatible with his own life. But despite the simplicity of life, as Alan Wilson judged, Ali Khan knew very well that the wealth he now possesses was firmly linked to the monarch of Hyderabad, and that everything was not for nothing.

In order to stabilize his independent kingdom, some situations that conflict with personal habits are not completely unacceptable.

Just when Ali Khan was in a daze alone, Alan Wilson came to the interior of the palace and greeted him friendly, "Dear Maharaja, things are going well so far, and I just talked to the Portuguese, and the results are very good. ."

After Alan Wilson talked about his communication with the Portuguese, Ali Khan frowned and said, "If you British are going to leave, what can the Portuguese help me?"

"It can't be said that Portugal is a strongman politics, making decisions faster than London, I believe you understand that. If the Portuguese can react immediately and give London a time to make a decision, Isn't it good for you?" Alan Wilson said with a smile, "This is the reason for having a good relationship with the Portuguese, and as far as Goa's status is concerned, there is absolutely a reason to do so."

India took back Goa because it fought the Portuguese. It was through this battle that Nehru felt that the so-called old imperialism was nothing more than that. On the road of stepping into a powerful country full of confidence, he finally bumped into Himalayas.

If possible, Alan Wilson certainly wants to help the Portuguese. At least the suzerainty of British India must not be handed over to the Congress Party. Even before handing over power to the Congress Party, there should be an opportunity to sign a treaty with the Portuguese, officially Declare that Portuguese Goa is not part of British India.

He and Pedro also imagined the same just now. If Alan Wilson is Sir Barron's position, he doesn't have to think about it at all, he will immediately prepare to sign a treaty with the Portuguese.

But he was only the commissioner of the state of Hyderabad, and the goal of making proposals to New Delhi was too big, so he called Pedro and asked the Portuguese Governor's Office to make recommendations to the British Indian Governor's Office from a diplomatic level.

As long as this matter has been discussed by the Governor's Office of British India, the first step has been successfully completed. With this request, there is a need for discussion. Anyway, if it is a foregone conclusion that the British Empire will leave the subcontinent, it should not mind giving it to the Portuguese. Be a friendly person.

After listening to the explanation of the Hyderabad Commissioner, the monarch of Hyderabad also understood the key, Ali Khan thought for a while and said to himself, "That is to say, the Portuguese attach great importance to the existence of Goa and will never give up that port. ?"

"This is the same situation that the Hyderabad state faced. When facing Nehru, the Maharaja might get a little help from the Portuguese." Alan Wilson nodded, looking full of confidence.

If it is really impossible to keep British India, he certainly hopes that British India will appear as a negative example of British withdrawal, so that it can set an example for other colonies that have no independence for the time being, and play a deterrent role.

With this goal as the direction of effort, the Indians must not live too well. As for other ideas, Alan Wilson is not without it, but there is no opportunity and status to operate at present, so we can only do things well within the scope of the native country. .

As for whether British India later fell into a huge internal conflict, what were the huge casualties?

This has nothing to do with him, the Hyderabad Commissioner. The dead man was an Indian, and he was an Englishman. At that time, it has already changed to another department to start again and continue his career.