Chapter 269 Discussion on the Secret Treaty Between England and Portugal

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The combat effectiveness of the Indian division in 1946 was still very good. After all, they were still young, but they were still in the army for the next 20 years, and it was a bit difficult for them to go to the plateau and march quickly.

Under the cover of the bombing by the British Air Force flying over the islands, the various troops began to attack and completed the final battle to quell the riots. The blood of the soldiers will not be shed in vain, their sacrifices are worthwhile, and they will be exchanged for the opportunity to continue to stay in this unit. Let the commanders of these troops continue to be respected masters.

Witnessed by the glorious sun, the battle officially started at noon, and it was quite fierce from the very beginning. The Japanese prisoners of war were desperate to fight, and with the mentality of fighting to the death, they inflicted heavy casualties on the Indian soldiers.

The reason for this is to start with the construction of a military base. There are indeed no guns on the island, but due to engineering reasons, a batch of explosives has been stored for blasting projects.

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

As the only commanding height on the island, the hostility of Sadr Peak cannot be said to be dangerous, but the basic conditions of condescending still exist. Veterans who use guns hide behind rocks and use cold guns to prevent Indians from attacking.

It’s nothing but this, but a Japanese-style ambalahubak appears from time to time, which makes the attacking Indian soldiers unbearable. It’s not that Indian soldiers have never seen a dying enemy, but they are definitely not as many as they are now.

The Indian soldiers who were frustrated in the offensive had to retreat. This trend is very worrying. You must know that India will be hostile to Pakistan, the Sword of Allah. If you are not used to suicide attacks, what should you do?

If Alan Wilson knew that this scene was happening, he would be worried if he planned the future for hundreds of millions of people in the subcontinent. It's a pity that he is not here, and he is welcoming guests from his friendly neighbor Portugal in New Delhi, bringing good news.

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 light fragrance.

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

Can't you take a look if you're not around? It is undeniable that Alan Wilson also has the intention of pulling the tiger's skin to pull the banner, but the main reason is that it has been relatively empty recently. He has to follow the example of the Delhi black bus in the first two days and is ready to make a vote.

"Oh, Alan, it's been a long time." Pedro pushed the door in with a hearty smile, expressing his miss for Alan Wilson, saying that he hadn't seen him for a long time, but he didn't have a long time of polite words.

"Oh, Mr. Pedro, you are more handsome than before." Alan Wilson exclaimed pretendingly, maybe this is because people are in good spirits on happy occasions, "I don't know if it brings good news?"

"Allen, how could you become the assistant commissioner of the entire British India?" Pedro smiled tacitly, and then pretended to be serious, "Although Africa is far away, Portugal cannot sit idly by. Turning a blind eye to the suffering in the subcontinent, we finally got rid of all difficulties and raised 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 words, Alan Wilson emphasized that everyone is a colonist. This is the time when unity is needed, so don't distinguish between you and me, Ying India and Portuguese India are all colonies, and the conversation changed, "But it's better than the French who did a little work, but wanted to make the newspaper smoke, three thousand tons of rice, I really thank them, who wouldn't Knowing that France's agricultural conditions are the best in Europe, even if half of the country is caught in war,

There is no food shortage, the result? "

Alan Wilson was aggrieved and worried about 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 contributed. Now that there is a drought in the subcontinent, even if it is humane Doctrine, the French should also mean it.

The French really mean it, and they don't mean anything more. I don't know where to get 3,000 tons of grain, and after expressing their sympathy for the drought in the subcontinent, there is no sound. With this amount of food, I can’t wait to blow it out. It really is an old-fashioned imperialism that is on par 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 is small and weak, so it is not suitable to participate. "Of course we are on the same boat. The gentlemen in London also know this. This is a secret draft from Lisbon."

While Pedro was speaking, he took out the documents 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-making power rests with the Governor’s Office of British India and the Governor’s Office of Portuguese India. London and Lisbon are different. will come forward.

So why did Alan Wilson delegate power to the Indian commander at the critical moment of the Andaman operation. Didn't they all learn from those people in London?

"The times cannot turn back. Just as the United States is eager for global hegemony, the United Kingdom must also make choices and understand the necessity of unity. At this critical point in time, whether it is the British Empire or other countries participating in the Brussels Conference , must be based on this.”

Unite together, take back our strength and focus on sticking to it. It may not be impossible to retain some interests. When the situation changes again, there will be a chance to make a comeback. The old imperialism must struggle no matter what. There is no such reason.

Flipping through the draft framework of the Anglo-Portuguese secret treaty, it is actually similar to what I estimated, such as the exchange of territories, signing of the secret treaty, leaving and then announcing it as a fait accompli, and so on.

The specific actions are the affairs of the Governor's Office of British India and Portuguese India. Pedro has met Sir Barron before he came to Alan Wilson to discuss specific actions.

"First send 200,000 tons of grain to the United Provinces and the Central Province." 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 the other party still wants to blackmail him when things come to an end.

"We announced to the public that it is 200,000 tons of grain, which has doubled. It's not too much. Who knows that we are not talking about bran? Now the local victims probably can't tell the difference between grain and bran. What's the difference between the bran, as long as you can eat it, what's the taste?"

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

"It's not in a hurry. The proportion of ethnic groups in the surrounding areas of Goa can't be said to be stable yet." Alan Wilson put the materials back and refused Pedro's request, "Within the line I drew for you , Peace believers must account for 70% of the population and completely suppress Hindus before we can say that we have a solid foundation, otherwise it will be useless to sign. I don’t want the secret agreement I signed to be included in the textbook. Presented as a colonialist who is overwhelmed and behind the times."

If Portuguese Goa has always existed, Alan Wilson will have no problem. If Portuguese Goa still cannot be kept in the end, he will definitely enter the Indian textbooks and become a stepping stone for our India to be too powerful.

Even if the Indian textbooks mainly attack Portugal, they will bring themselves out by the way. It would be different if Portuguese Goa retained it, and I guess Indian textbooks would be too embarrassed to mention it.

Pedro said suspiciously, "Allen, you're not going back on your word, are you?"

"Don't forget, I came up with the idea for you." Allen Wilson said with a chuckle, "Don't be so anxious, we need to stabilize the situation and completely preserve Goa. The current work is not in place yet."

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

"Ninety percent is not enough, I want 100 percent." Alan Wilson said firmly, "Goa's ethnic composition must be completely changed, with Christians at the core and peace religions at the periphery, so that infiltration can be isolated. If the future of British India is divided Based on the rule of law, the spiritual homeland of peace believers is no longer India, Christians are not necessarily, but it is a good thing for Portugal."

Although the first two generations of peace believers may be stubborn and unable to convert, once they are dead, it will be much easier for Portugal to attack the younger groups.

In 20 or 30 years, India will be independent but still poor. The residents of Goa see that the subcontinent has not changed, and it is estimated that they will not have the idea of ​​​​merging with the Indians.

In fact, in the few colonies of European countries in the 21st century, the local residents refuse to be independent. They are unwilling to break away from the jurisdiction of the suzerain country, because the wave of independence has passed, and the newly independent country is still impoverished. Instead, as residents of direct colonies, life is better than that of neighboring countries around them, so what is independence?

Puerto Rico and French Guiana are such examples. They are unwilling to be independent from the United States and France. They are honorable citizens of the United States and France.

Allen Wilson felt that if he could survive for 30 to 40 years, the remaining colonies would probably oppose independence by then. Happy to be an honorable citizen of the overlord.

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