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Chapter 269: Anglo-Portuguese secret treaty discussion

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The combat effectiveness of the Indian divisions in 1946 was still very good. After all, they were still young, but they were still in the army for the next 20 years.

Under the cover of the bombardment of the British Air Force flying over the islands, the troops began to attack, completing the final battle to quell the insurrection. The blood of the soldiers will not be shed in vain, and their sacrifices are worth it, in exchange for the opportunity for this unit to continue to stay. Let the commanders of these troops continue to be respected men.

Witnessed by the glorious sun, the battle officially started from noon, and it was quite intense from the beginning. The Japanese prisoners of war were still fighting, and with the mentality of a one-to-one battle, they caused great losses to the Indian soldiers.

Why is this happening? Let's start with the construction of the military base. There are indeed no guns and guns on the island, but due to engineering reasons, a batch of explosives has been stored for use in blasting projects.

And this batch of explosives fell into the hands of the rioters. Japanese prisoners of war who were soldiers, used these explosives to make simple explosive packs, which were just waiting to be used at this time.

As the only commanding heights on the island, the hostility of Sadr Peak cannot be said to be dangerous, but the basic conditions for commanding a high place still exist.

It's nothing like this, but from time to time a Japanese-style Ambala Hubak appears, which makes the attacking Indian soldiers unbearable. It is not that Indian soldiers have never seen a dying enemy, but they are definitely not seen much now.

The Indian soldiers who were frustrated in the attack had to step back. This trend is very worrying. You must know that India will be hostile to Pakistan, the sword of God, and it is not suitable for suicide attacks. How can this be good?

If Alan Wilson knew that this scene was happening, he would definitely worry about planning the future for the hundreds of millions of people in the subcontinent. It is a pity that he is not here, and he is in New Delhi to welcome the Portuguese guests from our friendly neighbor, the good news brought by him.

On his large desk, there is a photo of him and Pamela Mountbatten, and the myrtle in the vase next to it exudes a seductive faint fragrance.

This is a group photo of the two of them in the suburbs when Pamela Mountbatten was still in New Delhi. Behind them are the green fields, the willow branches swaying in the wind, and the Indian farmers facing the loess in the distance. Above the head is a vast blue sky with white clouds floating. Pamela Mountbatten's hair fluttered in the wind, and the two stared at each other.

Can't you see when people are not there? It is undeniable that Alan Wilson also has the meaning of pulling the flag, but the main reason is that it has been relatively empty recently. He has to follow the example of the Delhi black bus two days ago and is ready to vote.

"Oh, Alan, it's been a long time." Pedro pushed in the door with a hearty smile, expressing his longing for Alan Wilson.

"Oh, Mr. Pedro, you are more handsome than before." Alan Wilson pretended to sigh, maybe this is why people are in good spirits when they are happy. "I wonder if it brought good news?"

"Alan, how else can you become the commissioner's assistant for the whole of British India." Pedro smiled knowingly, and then pretended to be serious, "Although Africa is a long way to go, Portugal cannot sit back and watch. Turning a blind eye to the suffering of the subcontinent, finally overcoming all difficulties and raising a certain amount of food to help British India tide over the difficulties."

"This is our common difficulty." Turning a blind eye to Pedro's perfunctory remarks, Alan Wilson emphasized everyone's position as colonists. This is the time when unity is needed, so don't divide you and me. English India, Portugal and India are all colonies, so he changed the subject, "But it's better than doing a little work, but wanting to make the newspaper smoke the French. Three thousand tons of rice, I really thank them, who doesn't Knowing that French agricultural conditions are the best in Europe, even if half of the country is caught in war, there is no problem of food shortages, and the result?"

Alan Wilson was indignant, and he was brooding over the failure to blackmail France with the drought. The French did not know how to be grateful. You must know that the French Expeditionary Force arrived in South Vietnam, and the British Royal Navy did its best. Doctrine, the French should also mean it.

The French really mean what they mean, nothing more. They got 3,000 tons of grain from some unknown source. After expressing their sympathy for the drought in the subcontinent, there was no sound. I can't wait to blow the flowers out of this little food. It is indeed an old imperialism that is side by side with the British Empire, and its moral standards are also comparable.

"Alan, Britain and Portugal have a traditional friendship of six hundred years." Pedro sat down with a relaxed expression. As for the mutual ridicule between Britain and France? Portugal's small Liwei is not suitable to participate. "Of course we are people on the same boat. The gentlemen in London are also aware of this. This is a draft secret contract passed down from Lisbon."

As Pedro spoke, he took out the document from the briefcase he was carrying, which contained the framework of the secret treaty negotiated between Portugal and the United Kingdom in London. Of course, the decision was made by the Governor's Palace of British India and the Governor's Palace of Portuguese India. London and Lisbon were not the same. will come forward.

So Alan Wilson, why was the Indian commander delegating power at a critical moment in the Andaman operation. Isn't this all learned from those people in London?

“The times cannot turn back, just as the United States now aspires to global hegemony, the United Kingdom must make trade-offs and understand the need for unity. At this critical point in time, whether it is the British Empire or other participating countries in Brussels Conference , based on this.”

Unite together, take back the strength and focus on sticking to it. It may not be impossible to retain some interests. When the situation changes again, there is still a chance to make a comeback. Why should the old imperialists struggle for a while? There is no such thing.

Looking at the draft framework of the English-Portuguese secret treaty, it was actually similar to what I had estimated, exchanging territories, signing the secret treaty, leaving and then publishing it to create a fait accompli, etc.

The specific action is the matter of the Governor's Office of British India and the Governor's Office of Portuguese India. Pedro had already met Sir Barron before he came to Alan Wilson to discuss specific actions.

"Send 200,000 tons of grain to the United and Central Provinces first." Alan Wilson said after thinking for a while.

"There are only 30,000 tons of grain, and the rest is bran." Pedro frowned, how did it become 200,000 tons again? Could it be that at the end of the day, the other party still wants to blackmail himself.

"We announced to the public that it is 200,000 tons of grain, which is doubled, and it is not too much. When we say that we don't say it is bran, who knows? Now the local disaster victims, it is estimated that they can't tell the difference between grain and bran. What's the difference between bran, you can eat it, what's the taste?"

Pedro nodded, conceding that what the other party said made sense, and said, "Then let's sign it."

"Don't worry. The proportion of ethnic groups in the surrounding areas of Goa can't be said to be stable." Alan Wilson put the materials back and rejected Pedro's request, "within the line I drew for you. , Peaceful believers must occupy 70% of the population and completely suppress the Hindus. Only then can we say that we have a solid foundation. Otherwise, it is useless to sign. I don’t want the secret agreement I signed to finally be included in the textbook. Appearing as a colonialist of an oversighted, backward era."

If the Portuguese Goa has always existed, Alan Wilson will be fine. If the Portuguese Goa cannot be kept in the end, he will definitely enter the Indian textbook and become a stepping stone for our India.

Even if the Hindu textbooks mainly attack Portugal, they bring themselves out by the way. It would be different if Portuguese Goa was reserved, and it is estimated that Indian textbooks would be embarrassed to mention it.

Pedro said suspiciously, "Alan, you won't regret it."

"Don't forget that ~www.wuxiaspot.com~ is my idea for you." Alan Wilson chuckled, "Don't worry, we have to stabilize the situation and completely retain Goa, we don't have work yet. in place."

"Actually, it's almost there." Pedro felt a little regretful, but he still hoped to settle the matter as soon as possible, so as to save many nights and dreams.

"Ninety percent is not enough, I want 100 percent." Alan Wilson said decisively, "Goa's ethnic composition must be completely changed, with Christians at the core and peace religions at the periphery, so as to isolate and infiltrate. If the future of British India is divided into Based on governance, the spiritual homeland of the pacifists is no longer India, not necessarily Christians, but it is a good thing for Portugal.”

While the first two generations of pacifists may be stubbornly stubborn and unable to convert, once they are dead, Portugal has a much easier time dealing with younger groups.

In twenty or thirty years, India was independent but still poor. The residents of Goa saw that the subcontinent had not changed, and it was estimated that they would not have the idea of ​​merging with the Indians.

In fact, in the few colonies of European countries in the 21st century, the local population refuses to be independent. They are unwilling to break away from the jurisdiction of the suzerain, because the tide of independence has passed, and the newly independent countries are still impoverished. On the contrary, as residents of direct colonies, their lives are better than those of neighboring countries, so what is independence?

Puerto Rico and French Guia are examples of this. They are unwilling to become independent from the United States and France at all times. They are honorable citizens of the United States and France.

Alan Wilson felt that if he could withstand it for thirty or forty years, the remaining colonies would probably oppose independence. Happy to be an honorable citizen of the overlord.

From this point of view, the first two generations of stubborn pacifists were an important ideological barrier for Portuguese Goa. He hoped Pedro would understand that.

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