Chapter 1195 Return to India
The northern neighbor is a big enemy, but that does not mean that Britain is a good person. Defeat is a bad thing, and the return of the British is also a bad thing.
But under the current circumstances, Nehru could no longer regard Britain as his enemy. Indian society had become so fragile. If he still persisted in his anti-British stance, it would only destabilize India even more.
In New Delhi, the capital of India, a small British army appeared majestically with the familiar Union Jack flag. The panic-stricken Indians, facing the critical moment of national destruction and family destruction, saw the appearance of the army of their former sovereign state. , there was an extremely divided response, with some people turning a blind eye because they did not know the purpose of the British army's presence.
The reaction of some people was that they had simply seen a savior. The word "箛食曰曰" is not an exaggeration to describe these people. Their faces were covered with acne and it said "Daddy Love Me Again". The British army cheered loudly.
Even the poorest patriots in East London are not as explicit as these people.
"If you don't have assets of half a million pounds, what kind of immigrants can you immigrate to? Are they worthy?" Alan Wilson put his hands in his pockets and expressed his views on the increase in immigration applications in front of his friend Marks. "If we don't show any value, how can we rely on it?" Why do they want to destroy the social environment of their own country? Are they black enough? Are they blacker than black Americans?"
Makins nodded, "The standards really need to be stricter. We want to increase our influence, not increase our burden."
"That's it!" Alan Wilson agreed deeply. The existence value of these high-quality stamps is nothing more than to receive investment certificates, and then when the British economy is not good, they can provide a blood-cow function, such as confiscating property.
Britain has been forced to buy and sell by the United States. The so-called inviolability of private property is empty talk.
In later generations, Russia's frozen property caused an uproar because it was Russia that was frozen. . Russia is a powerful country in people's minds, but before Russia, which one of Libya, Iraq, and Iran had not been frozen?
Who else caused controversy? It’s not as if nothing is wrong and no one cares. The fact that Russia’s frozen assets can arouse discussions shows that the freezing of Russian assets has caused a lot of trouble and subverted some people’s perceptions.
The scale of this war is not large, and it is impossible for India to fall. It is impossible to eat the corpses, but it can still be expected to draw some blood and win over some new rich people after independence to immigrate to the UK. No matter how small a mosquito is, it is still meat.
"But then again, hasn't the Ministry of Foreign Affairs taken any action?" Magins asked rhetorically, "There was originally a meeting of Commonwealth Prime Ministers. Will Nehru still participate in it now?"
"The minister will soon visit New Delhi to express the UK's diplomatic support for India.
We will then announce at the press conference that Commonwealth support for India will be discussed at the Commonwealth Prime Ministers' Meeting in December. "
Alan Wilson replied calmly, "Of course, we will not communicate with Nehru in advance. The distinguished Prime Minister of India does not need to know that he must attend the Commonwealth Prime Minister's Meeting."
If Nehru did not participate, it means that Nehru did not have the mind of a politician and would only avoid it when encountering setbacks.
It would be better if India participated, as India would get some goodwill support from the Commonwealth. But it cannot be denied that there may be some malicious remarks.
Who defeated India? This world is very realistic. In front of the prime ministers of the Commonwealth countries, Nehru stared at the identity of the prime minister of the defeated country, and any impressive big country would disappear into thin air.
In the final analysis, food is the original sin. India is defeated no matter how many excuses are found.
"The Foreign Secretary is going to visit India? It's really a courageous decision." Magins was shocked and asked, "Alan, is it too radical?"
"We have no choice but to do it. It involves a lot of invisible things." Alan Wilson shrugged. From the British perspective, when was the status of a world power broken?
Some people can trace it back to the United States' economic aggregate surpassing that of the United Kingdom, the Boer War, World War I, and later World War II. But it is known to the public that Britain is in trouble, and there is no other option, which is the Suez Canal War. There is no second option.
How was it that the United States was deemed incompetent and allowed the Soviet Union to launch a global offensive?
Isn’t it time for the Vietnam War to show the Iron Fist of Saigon? Before that, people thought there was something wrong with you, and you thought there was something wrong with you. People thought you knew there was something wrong with you, and you also knew that people suspected you had something wrong.
Everyone thinks there is something wrong with you, but no one is willing to come out and really try to see if there is really something wrong with you. Since there is no one who stands out, then there is no problem.
Although the British economic aggregate has been surpassed by the United States, the Boer War, World War I and World War II were also tragic. But no matter what, Britain was a real victor in several wars, and the victory was not glorious. Britain still won. The Suez War was nothing of the sort.
When it is in a period of contraction, the UK cannot keep shrinking. It always needs to show that it still has strength in some things. This time is very suitable. When it’s time to grab heads, grab heads.
Britain's show of grabbing people's heads is definitely not without effect. It will make the British colonies and Commonwealth countries believe that the old father is still young and can still take the lead at critical moments.
The impact of the Suez Canal War was that it caused people's hearts in the British Commonwealth to fluctuate, and they felt that their boss was no longer good.
Once you have this kind of thought, why would people follow you when their thoughts change? Wouldn't it be better to look to the United States and the Soviet Union?
Once the weakness is exposed, at least it is a strategic retrenchment, and at worst it is the disintegration of the British colonial empire, the disintegration of the Soviet Union, and the Ukrainian issue decades later. The Sleeping King repeatedly emphasized that the United States will not interfere and sold Ukraine cleanly. .
A contraction is a foregone conclusion. The question is whether it will be a contraction to the end or whether it will come back in ten or eight years, just like during the Reagan period. If there is no way to make a comeback, powerful countries like Iran, Venezuela, and Turkey will all be waiting in line to die.
Now it is known that the two warring parties are fighting on land. Britain is a maritime power. Anyway, neither side can defeat Britain. Of course, Britain will want to take advantage of the heat and act like I will put pressure on the war when the war is over. India believes that not It doesn't matter if you believe it, as long as the Commonwealth believes it.
In order to consolidate its prestige in the Commonwealth countries, Britain must take the risk to ride on the heat and give India a hard kick at the same time.
At this moment, reports that the British army returned to the subcontinent and was warmly welcomed by the Indians who were in a state of ruin and ruin have been reported by major newspapers. Optimistic newspapers even believed that the Indians would invite the British back.
Alan Wilson had to put out the fire for such taken-for-granted remarks, and asked Dixon to state to the outside world that Britain would not return to India, and that this operation was only for the return of peace and to prevent the recurrence of war.
What is the distinguished Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs doing? I was expressing my original intention of doing this because there were so many people outside.
Lin Lianyu almost immediately went through several transitions and came to London without stopping, explaining the attitude of a certain major country.
"The status of the Hong Kong Free Port will not be weakened in any way. Mr. Lin, you know me. I have worked in both India and Malaya, and I am not a small bureaucrat. I have deep feelings for both countries. If nothing else, I also lived in Xiangjiang, where you often go, for a period of time." Alan Wilson spoke to comfort him, "It's hard to lead a team when people's hearts are broken. Britain always has to express its stance, but it is by no means hostile to your mother country."
"Please rest assured that this war will not affect the relationship between the two countries and nothing will change."
"It's really shocking to hear that Britain has assembled a large fleet of hundreds of warships." Lin Lianyu breathed a sigh of relief and expressed his worries when he was in Xiangjiang.
"There are two different things between not having guns and not using them. The UK just wants to show that the UK has guns." Alan Wilson waved his hand and said, "I personally appreciate your country's strategic determination this time. Everything about the UK The information is based on the public statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Don’t be disturbed by some information from unknown sources. When peace comes, we will all have a bright future with each other."
It was impossible to close the Hong Kong Freeport. Alan Wilson could not explain to his wife why he had to close the window for exporting oil and still pay in pounds.
Not to mention Taikoo and Yihe in Xiangjiang, even in the local area, there are many people who eat with oil in their mouths.
There is no doubt that in the eyes of some Indians and all citizens of the Commonwealth and colonies, the reason why India has saved a dog's life is inseparable from the ultimate sublimation of our country. India? How dare you talk about that loser who has thrown away his armor?
The Times expounded the fact in a very plain tone that if it were not for Britain's firm attitude, India's national annihilation would be imminent this time.
Alan Wilson reimbursed Lin Lianyu's round trip expenses and took out a note, "Give this to Pamela and you can receive a Land Rover."
Subsequently, the British diplomatic mission team was quickly formed, and Alan Wilson followed Rab Butler on his visit to India.
After more than ten years, Alan Wilson returned to India again. Thinking carefully about it, he still saw that state of vitality and all things competing in front of him.
"Alan, what are you thinking about?" At an altitude of 10,000 meters, Rab Butler asked when he saw the Deputy Secretary feeling so emotional.
"I thought I would never have the chance to return to the place where I fought in my life. Thinking about it carefully, I have left a lot of good memories here." Alan Wilson's face was full of sincerity. He didn't know that the apartment that hosted Hollywood guests was still there. While he was away, he planned to take photos to show to ladies of the same status as his wife to reminisce about the good times.