Chapter 258 The Special Anglo-American Relationship

"It's all because blood is thicker than water." Alan Wilson responded with a half-smile, "You Americans have heard this sentence."

The phrase "blood is thicker than water" is not a Chinese idiom, but a British proverb, but it was only in 1860 that the word became famous and known to the Chinese.

The Anglo-French coalition forces’ attack on Taku was frustrated, and the American fleet in the Far East participated in the battle, making this sentence one of the famous sayings in American history.

When the general in command was asked why he violated the principle of American neutrality by assisting the British fleet fighting China at Takukou, he argued that blood is thicker than water.

"Of course, blood is thicker than water, but now China is also an important member of the Allies." Wilkins obviously understood the historical origin of blood is thicker than water, and he was quite politically aware when he answered.

The elites are different from the naive red-necked farmers in the United States! Alan Wilson murmured in his heart, and stretched out his hand to signal, "Welcome to British India, and I have a few reminders before again. The currency of British India is rupees. In principle, the dollars you carry should be exchanged for rupees. India uses, this is a new regulation since the beginning of the year, I believe everyone should be able to understand this."

A colony is a colony! As soon as Wilkins heard it, he knew that this was a closed currency loop used to reserve dollars.

If you don't say that people who work in banks have experience in this area, that's what it really means.

No matter how small a mosquito is, it is still meat. Alan Wilson, a civil servant of the British Empire, of course always puts the interests of the empire first.

Now the mainland is struggling to recover from the aftermath of the war. As the jewel in the crown of the British Empire, British India must do its part and set an example.

Out of sensitivity to money, Wilkins said, "I believe we won't suffer a loss, right?"

"Absolutely not. I will definitely pay attention to this matter and make a fair exchange." Alan Wilson nodded solemnly, and he could even let the other party take advantage of it by exchanging the brand new banknotes just off the production line of the money printing machine for the other party's U.S. dollars, and at the same time wish the other party a happy time in British India.

The first contact between the two sides left a deep impression on each other. In Wilkins' eyes, although Alan Wilson was very restrained, his greedy heart can also be seen from the side.

As for Americans like Wilkins, Alan Wilson believes that when they leave British India, they should leave cleanly, so as to have a positive effect on the financial burden of the British Empire.

The two of them retreated to the left and right, chatting one after another, talking unnutritious nonsense, and the atmosphere was relaxed and cozy.

"For a long time, the United States has not paid special attention to Asian affairs." Wilkins emphasized with a smile, "Especially British India, the treasure of the British Empire. But I believe that good things are never too late, and it is also good to start paying attention now." In time. Believe Mr. Allen, he should also welcome us, right?"

"Of course, everyone is a family." Alan Wilson nodded with a smile, "We face a common threat, and we should unite to maintain world peace."

Facing the threat of world peace and talking about maintaining world peace, Alan Wilson kept practicing Tai Chi. If people don't take the initiative to speak, he will not take the initiative to enter the substantive stage. This is the home court of the United Kingdom, and the rhythm must be controlled. .

If Wilkins and even Morgan behind him think that it is just an assistant commissioner who wants to do some scandals of selling state-owned assets at a low price and filling his own pockets to make a fortune, then he will underestimate Alan Wilson.

The essential purpose of Alan Wilson is still to serve the British Empire. It is to make British India a bureau, introduce American capital, transfer the realized funds to the mainland, and help the local struggle from the aftermath of the war. fire.

He didn't want to explain it by cutting leeks, after all, the other party is not a small character, but what will Nehru do in the future? That has nothing to do with Alan Wilson.

The money invested by the U.S. steel company will definitely become the U.S. dollar reserve.

This is a solid fact.

Of course, all of this cannot be done by him as an assistant to the commissioner of British India. Fortunately, the contact between the two parties has just begun. When things are almost done, they can report to the local government that is looking for money everywhere.

However, if Wilkins mentioned it intentionally or unintentionally, there will definitely be benefits. The other party's hospitality is hard to turn down, and Alan Wilson can't refuse directly, "I am a civil servant, and I will not be tempted. Fairness and integrity have always been my pursuit. The goal."

"Very fair and honest. I could see it from the first time I saw Mr. Allen, otherwise I wouldn't have become the commissioner's assistant at such a young age." Wilkins hid his contempt deeply in his heart, and on the surface he gave He praised without hesitation, "We ordinary tourists, if we want to go around the British India, it should be possible."

"Of course, this is a free land, but I don't recommend going to certain places. You must know that it is a difficult time for British India. Drought and plague broke out in some places. I am not preventing anything, but It's for everyone's safety." Allen Wilson suggested slowly that it's better for people like Wilkins to tell themselves where they are going in advance, so that they can make arrangements.

"Mysore should not have the above-mentioned factors, right?" Wilkins finally made it clear that this was his purpose for coming to British India.

"The local scenery is pleasant and full of exotic customs. I hope tourists from afar will have a good time." Alan Wilson responded simply, ending the first meeting of this series.

The next day, the U.S. dollars carried by these Chase business elites were exchanged for the rupee, the currency of British India. The brand new Indian rupees were placed in stacks in front of everyone. The new banknotes are beautiful, and the smell of the banknotes is also refreshing.

"I wish you a pleasant journey in British India. My assistant love... Andy, will help you deal with things in South India!" Alan Wilson just finished speaking, and then took out the Hyderabad State Commissioner's Contact information.

"Once we confirm some things, some of the benefits brought by the things will arrive soon." Wilkins took the initiative to reach out and hold Alan Wilson together, implying the treatment after the matter is completed.

Originally, Alan Wilson wanted to say that he could go to Alisa if he had something to do, but when he thought of the group of Americans in front of him, he temporarily changed his words and let these people find like-minded Andy.

People like Wilkins harassed British expatriates when they first arrived in New Delhi. They are a perfect match with Andy, who looks for prostitutes and doesn’t pay them. Maybe they have a common language. Counting class, with long red hair, it is inevitable that Americans with brains in their genitals will not be able to imagine.

If something happens, Alan Wilson will be very embarrassed, he can't be shot, now it's a civilized society, we can only set up cannons to let these Americans enjoy the treatment of the Indian uprising.

"Have a nice trip." Alan Wilson waved his hand, watching these money-spreading boys on the road, and prepared to return to the Governor's Mansion.

How busy he is as an assistant to the commissioner. Not to mention the health bill, he has to worry about what Nehru should do now, such as formulating a bill to ensure that foreign-funded enterprises do not make much money.

It can’t make no money at all. If it doesn’t make money at all, no one will invest in British India. It is necessary to ensure that in addition to British companies, companies from other countries will not make much money if they invest in the subcontinent.

Although in the original history, India did a good job of stumbling after the introduction of foreign-funded enterprises. But Alan Wilson felt it could do better.

The same is foreign capital, even if Britain becomes independent, as long as all the hidden piles buried in the colonial period are not dug out.

British companies will have an advantage over companies from other countries. Even if Nehru promotes social reform in India in the future, this advantage will still exist.

After all, Alan Wilson did not believe that Nehru could really turn India into a country like the Soviet Union.

Wilkins doesn't need to thank him for his small work, don't ask, it's the special relationship between Britain and the United States...

The work of the Governor's Mansion is quite boring at present, and the British India is even more boring. Except for the American tourists who have just arrived, every day is nothing more than a food problem.

But since the U.S. Steel Corporation has already set off with a shipment of grain donated by the U.S. Steel Corporation, it can be used to look at plum blossoms to quench thirst at this time.

Although there is still no food to eat, even if it arrives, there may not be a share for the victims, but the spiritual excitement is endless.

The spiritual strength brought by it can help many people survive this drought.

As for who deserves the credit, Alan Wilson, who has deep credit and fame, is definitely not suitable, and of course it is the Indian goddess Vivien Leigh.

According to a source who did not want to disclose his name, Alan Wilson pointed out that some temples are preparing to enshrine Vivien Leigh. Is this normal? There are 330 million gods in Hinduism, and there is not much more than one more. What's wrong with Fengshen?

Now that the news has been released by the assistant commissioner who is unwilling to disclose his name, it will naturally be published in the newspapers, and when it is published in the newspapers, people will naturally agree, and the voice of disapproval will be ignored.

The voices that were not taken seriously disappeared, and the rest of the people naturally agreed, and the matter was settled.

"Assistant Allen, have you seen today's newspaper?" Edel asked while holding today's newspaper during lunch time, which said that Vivien Leigh was going to be a god.

"No, I thought you were talking about the second round of debate between the Congress Party and the Muslim League in London." Alan Wilson said with an ignorant look, "We are civil servants and we want to read some meaningful newspapers. This kind of newspaper is for Indians, which is equivalent to entertainment news in effect.”