Chapter 233 Wilson Line

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Pedro is well aware of the domestic importance attached to Goa. From the heart, Portugal has regarded Goa as its overseas territory and is constantly building and improving its infrastructure.

After Portugal occupied Goa, it gave Goa the same privilege as Lisbon and made Goa the capital of Portuguese India.

Portugal has stationed troops in the Goa area for a long time, established a naval base, and at the same time strengthened fortifications and other infrastructure constructions, as if it regarded Goa as Portugal's own territory.

Portugal also carried out a large number of immigrants and encouraged Portuguese to intermarry with locals. In order to strengthen Portugal's control over the Goa region, Portugal immigrated to the Goa region in large numbers, and encouraged Portuguese and local women to marry to increase the population.

Therefore, there are a considerable number of Eurasians in the Goa region, and Portugal has regarded them as its own residents.

The most important thing is that Portugal believes that the local Christian population has taken up the majority, and religion plus blood relationship has nothing to do with other places in the subcontinent.

"Portugal's reliance is actually not enough. The key lies in British India. If we clearly recognize the legitimacy of Portuguese Goa, we can solve most of the problems, if not all of them." Alan Wilson told Pedro He refuted his argument one by one, "Goa's population is too small. Even if you believe in Christianity, once the surrounding Indians flood in, the proportion of Goa's population will change easily. The small population is second, and the area is too large. Small."

"Actually, I have a plan that looks fair. It depends on whether Portugal can weigh the pros and cons and give an answer." Alan Wilson said to himself with a look of embarrassment, "Actually, I am very difficult to do, I have to say Responsible actions are usually accompanied by criticism and pressure. I hope that the two sides will coexist peacefully, and maybe neither side will appreciate it in the end. This is one of the reasons why ordinary people dare not easily try to solve the Goa issue."

Alan Wilson frowned, looking very embarrassed, indicating that this matter is very difficult. It seemed that before taking the last step, he was struggling with his conscience, and it was only in desperation that he had to make such a bad move.

Pedro will not be confused by this kind of performance, even though Alan Wilson's acting skills have improved significantly under Vivien Leigh's day and night guidance. But this still can't fool the Portuguese, good people will be civil servants? Also ran to the colony?

Finally, like countless predecessors of the British Empire, such as McMahon, Duran, and Curzon, will he leave his own mark in history?

McMahon Line, Duran Line, Curzon Line, Will the Wilson Line really appear? Although I have prepared in my heart, it is not easy to really make up my mind. This makes Pedro anxious. What does Alan Wilson mean? Could it be that you just call yourself to New Delhi for a cup of black tea.

If you are facing an African chief, Pedro will definitely let him go around, but it is different when facing Alan Wilson. It is very normal for a gentleman to weigh the pros and cons when considering a problem. , is understandable and worth the wait...

"Actually, the problem in Goa is not completely unsolvable. It just needs an opportunity." Under Pedro's eyes full of hope for progress, Alan Wilson finally said slowly, "This opportunity is very important. History is like this, there is chance in the inevitable, and the inevitable in the accidental, there is an opportunity that is fleeting, and it depends on whether Portugal can seize the opportunity."

"Mr. Allen, please give me some pointers." Pedro had a question mark on his face. He didn't know where the opportunity in Alan Wilson's mouth was. Why didn't he feel it at all?

"Then Mr. Pedro, I'll just talk casually, you can think for yourself whether my words make sense." Alan Wilson stopped using his words, "Simply speaking, Goa has several disadvantages, the territory is too small , the population is easy to be infiltrated, I will talk about the solution later, let me talk about some good news for Portugal first,

That is the so-called opportunity, that is... There are signs of drought this year. Mr. Pedro has also worked in British India for a long time, so he should know that there was a drought last year. "

"Drought?" Pedro was a little puzzled when he heard it. What does it have to do with Portugal and Goa, but if the drought occurs for two consecutive years, it will be a big deal for the subcontinent. He asked, "I don't know what the government's countermeasures are. ?”

"Of course it is all-out disaster relief. We are responsible for hundreds of millions of lives." Alan Wilson replied righteously, "We will use all the power we can to fight this drought."

Allen Wilson's words left a certain amount of leeway. The power that can be used is indeed usable, and there is also power that cannot be used.

Everyone knows that he is just a small commissioner's assistant, and he has no rights in fact. Speaking of the current vacancy period for the governor, how can civil servants have the right to make too many decisions?

"It's not how we fight this drought. Subjectively, of course we are doing our best to deal with it, but this drought is an opportunity for Portugal to solve the status of Goa." Alan Wilson finished speaking and directed at Pei. Dro nodded and said, "A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

It's not that Pedro is naturally dull, but the point is that he has never seen the conscience of the British Empire. Every time there was a problem in British India, the British Governor's Palace always ignored it. The words of disaster relief were overwhelmed, and the whole person looked like an alien he had seen.

"Come in with a map of Goa!" While Pedro was in a daze, Alan Wilson picked up the phone and ordered to the secretary outside. Immediately the office door was pushed open, and a map of Goa was sent in.

It has to be said that the data reserves of the Governor's Mansion are absolutely sufficient. After all, although Portuguese India and French India are small in size, as long as they exist, plans should be made, and some reasonable preparations should be made.

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"I still don't quite understand the so-called opportunity." Pedro thought of various reasons, but he just didn't believe Alan Wilson's words. Would the British be kind? This is impossible!

"From time to time, the general environment has changed. Of course we have to make some changes according to the specific environment."

Alan Wilson said with a serious face, "The most important thing is to be worthy of one's conscience."

When did you have such extravagant thoughts? Pedro gave a suspicious look, and said cautiously, "Please continue."

"It's like this. Although we are prepared to fight the drought with all our strength, after all, British India has limited reserves. There may be some problems of one kind or another. After all, the plan has not changed quickly." Alan Wilson said nonchalantly, "If Relying on the strength of British India itself, if it cannot withstand this famine, it may need the assistance of some friendly countries. This friendly country can also include Portugal..."

Could also include Portugal? Pedro lost his voice when he heard it, "Portugal and the British Empire are the initiators of the Brussels Conference, and we are close allies. Saying this makes Portugal feel very offensive."

"It's just a matter of discourse, don't get too entangled." Alan Wilson signaled to be calm, and continued, "Portugal has a wide range of colonies, and in terms of Portugal itself, the population demand is not much. Appropriate share, to carry out assistance to British India, then it is a logical request, I think the Governor's Office may have to agree for the lives of hundreds of millions of people in British India."

"Is that so?" Pedro raised his eyebrows and gave a knowing smile. He already understood, and said to himself, "At that time, Portugal wants to ask some reasonable questions, such as determining the status of Goa. legal status."

"Of course it's not a problem." Allen Wilson said with a smile, put the map brought in by the secretary just between the two of them, picked up a pen, and drew a circle around Portuguese Goa. A random drawing is four times the size of the current area of ​​Portuguese Goa, and at the same time lowered his voice, "It can even be more excessive..."

"Wow!" Pedro's eyes showed greedy eyes, "It looks very exciting."

"You can call it the Wilson line. If there is no accident, I will be the one who will negotiate." Alan Wilson changed the subject when he said this, "But you also know that many times, although it is for everyone's benefit, But the people who actually do things are always to be blamed. Duran is like this, McMahon is like this, and Curzon is like this, so it takes a lot of courage to do this.”

"Mr. Alan is a friend of the whole country of Portugal, and we will never let our friends down." Pedro assured with a serious face, "I will definitely apply to the country to prepare a suitable gift for you, Alan. "

"Why is this so embarrassing?" With no embarrassment on his face, Alan Wilson pretended to decline, "It's outrageous to say that, I hope Mr. Pedro understands that I am not using Portuguese money, but using Portuguese money. If you use the money to do Portugal’s affairs, the ultimate beneficiary is Portugal.”

"That's right, I was negligent." Pedro admitted his mistake with an apologetic face. "Portugal's money is used to run Portugal's affairs. Of course, as friends, we never let our friends do things for nothing."

very good! Alan Wilson took the comfort of a child to teach. Now that the general framework is set, it is time to discuss the details. There is a saying that details determine success or failure.

For example, how much food should Portugal provide to help British India without affecting its own supply.