Chapter 302 New Year and New Governor

"Anyway, being able to be responsible for the reception this time is an unforgettable experience in my life." When Alan Wilson spoke, he was still moving his body, and the feeling of being beaten was still there.

"Oh?" There was a subtle change on Greta Garbo's face, which was very rare.

"Okay, I will go to the United States after I finish handling the matters in London." Vivien Leigh interrupted the two people's car conversation. Although she could see that Alan Wilson had no memory, she was unwilling to continue in case she remembered it. what?

Everyone did not want to waste time on the road, and finally decided to leave after New Year's Day. In the last few days, the time management master thought he had a plan, but he did not know that he had been poured water on his feet without knowing it.

"You should thank me." Greta Garbo looked at Alan Wilson condescendingly and said something shocking.

"Where do you start with this?" Ellen Wilson frowned. Could it be that thanking Greta Garbo was more irritating? Thank the other person for giving you the opportunity to bow to your fate?

Alan Wilson has always been very passive when facing Greta Garbo, and he was equally passive this time. Who makes people have high demands?

The time has entered 1947, the year when British India became independent in history. At the New Year's Day dinner at the Governor's Palace, actresses from the Girlfriends Group and American staff also attended. The British and Americans were at the dinner. The friendliness on display is undoubtedly evident.

If Derek was still in British India, he might be able to attend this dinner.

Sir Barron delivered a speech on behalf of the Government House, wishing all departments to stick to their posts in the new year and continue to work hard for the prosperity and hard work of British India.

Then the reception officially started. With the expectation of the New Year, the gentlemen of the British Empire toasted to each other, listened to classical music, and talked about the harvest of the year.

Hollywood actresses also received many invitations, but after rejecting them, the gentlemen just nodded slightly and did not get entangled.

What is Alan Wilson doing at this time? He is much busier than these dream lovers in the eyes of the public. There are more than twice as many administrative and judicial officials greeting him as the actresses combined.

"Is he so popular?" Joan Crawford looked in the direction of Alan Wilson and said suspiciously.

"Europe and the United States are still different!" Greta Garbo also glanced over there and said lightly, "Joan,

The world is not just the United States, and your understanding of this world needs to be supplemented. "

As Assistant Commissioner to British India, as a pioneer in attracting investment to London, as a promoter of large-scale construction projects, as the best think tank of administrative and judicial officials, and as the best friend of the princes, Alan Wilson should be like this. treatment.

It’s not that this group of bureaucrats who are either bald or shiny are more attractive than female celebrities. The key is that it’s time to distribute the money. The Governor will take office soon. The end-of-year settlement and surprise spending must be implemented as soon as possible.

On January 2, a meeting on various expenditures in British India for 1946 was held grandly at the Governor's House in British India. Sir Barron personally presided over this meeting and discussed the major construction plans and drought-fighting actions. , the unprofessionalism shown was severely criticized.

Mistakes made must be corrected, and the advantages that have emerged must be carried forward. In response to this severe criticism, the chief executives of various provinces expressed their approval and promised to correct the mistakes in their work.

"From now on, we must treat every day as the last day and use all our energy to serve British India." Sir Barron said solemnly, "There is not much time left for us."

Are you also a Chinese fan? Alan Wilson's face changed slightly, and he thought for a moment and said, "How about we set up a countdown sign at the Delhi Gate? On the one hand, it tells the Indians, and on the other hand, it encourages us to work hard?"

"Having this sign actually gives Indians a psychological hint. I think this kind of psychological hint is very useful. On the eve of the emergence of light, it may make Indians not to act rashly. Of course, if we don't leave when the time comes, the Indians It might explode.”

"What you say actually makes sense, why not give it a try." Burke, the chief executive of the United Provinces, nodded in agreement. "Looking at the time of independence getting closer step by step, the Indians may give us less trouble in the final time."

"Then let's do it!" Sir Barron thought for a moment and nodded, "Gentlemen, work hard in the next year."

"Yes, Sir." Everyone present responded in unison. At the end of the meeting, the benefits of the gentlemen's hard work over the past year had been calculated. Sir Barron personally presided over the sharing of the cake as a reward for the gentlemen over the past year. .

In fact, the share that belongs to the gentlemen is not much. The average chief executive earns less than 300,000 pounds. Otherwise, it is very hard to do everything, including large-scale construction and fighting against drought. There is only such a small harvest. Earn a little. Hard earned money.

The beginning of the new year has a different meaning for civil servants in British India. A year's hard work has paid off, and everyone's face is filled with a happy smile.

Sir Edward, who was far away in London, did not forget the important part of the civil service in British India. He also sent a message about the share that British India deserved in the iron ore sale process. It is not entirely unreasonable for him to be widely loved as he lives up to his duties as cabinet secretary.

In addition to this incident, the Cabinet Secretary also brought news that a new Governor-General of British India was about to take office.

On January 3rd and 4th, Alan Wilson and his colleagues from the Governor's Office gave a different farewell to the American team who came to British India to shoot a documentary. The next day, they used the same specifications to bid farewell to the American team. British treasure returns to China.

Alan Wilson himself will be even more energetic in the new year to benefit the people of British India.

On the same day, Alisha in Hyderabad officially received the appointment notice and became the youngest district commissioner in British India. This title originally belonged to Alan Wilson.

However, Alisa is a woman, and her appointment became even more sensational. In the external report of the Governor's Office, it was explained, "I hope that Alisa's female identity can be used to resolve some meaningless confrontations and contribute to the work of British India." Brings a touch of warmth.”

If it is Alan Wilson, just because he has officially become a commissioner, he should take a few days off. Stop pretending to be a bandit and rob him all the time. His class has jumped up, and he should think of more clever ways to do things.

"That's so polite!" Putting a hundred gold coins in the iron box and locking it, Alan Wilson was pleased with Alyssa's filial piety, "Dear Commissioner Alyssa, how do you feel now?"

"Andy seems to be very unhappy. Because I am the commissioner." Alyssa sighed and said, "Actually, thinking about it, he didn't do anything wrong, but his qualifications are really not enough."

"We have to put personal feelings aside when doing things. I can't say anything about the feelings of the two of you." Alan Wilson raised his eyebrows and shook his head slightly. "It's too much to not pay."

There is a new year in British India, but for London, things are still the same, and the problems are still the same. Everything seems to be changing, but nothing has changed yet.

At the beginning of the new year, the devastated London was covered in thick fog, looking very depressed and gloomy. At No. 10 Downing Street, the new Prime Minister Attlee, who was a secretary of the Labor Party and was described by Churchill as "a typical mediocre person", was waiting for the arrival of a distinguished admiral with a gloomy face.

He was Louis Francis Albert Victor Nicholas Mountbatten, the great-grandson of Queen Victoria. Mountbatten is forty-six years old and has already become famous in Britain. He is tall and handsome.

Attlee summoned him to serve as the Vice-President of India, that is, the Governor-General of India. The Prime Minister decided to give him this supreme task in India, not to rule India, but to arrange the British withdrawal from India.

It was an extremely painful mission. The Imperial Government was now determined to withdraw wisely from India, lest it appear embarrassing to be driven out by force. The great British Empire of the past is no longer capable of continuing to rule its colonies today.

General Mountbatten had already accepted the appointment, and finally had to take office. This time he came to No. 10 Downing Street, but it was just a conversation before leaving.

Mountbatten knew that this was a mission with no hope of success. He knew that the former Governor-General, Marshal Wavell, was a talented soldier, but he was exhausted. Could he succeed?

Mountbatten was not excited about receiving this appointment letter at the end of the empire. On the contrary, he was depressed. This position is really not as pleasant as the previous post of commander-in-chief of the Supreme Allied Command in Southeast Asia that he resigned.

"I still have to repeat it." General Mountbatten looked at Prime Minister Attlee and said solemnly, "I have said before, first, the government must publicly announce that Britain promises to stop exercising sovereignty and agree to the exact date of India's independence. This will facilitate in-depth negotiations between me and the Congress Party and the Muslim League; secondly, during my tenure, I will enjoy full power and complete freedom without having to report to London, and in particular, London will not be allowed to intervene frequently."

"Okay, but I hope that General Mountbatten will not override the cabinet approved by His Majesty." Prime Minister Attlee nodded solemnly, "The date of independence of British India, I once said in Parliament, this will not change. "

"Then I'll set off immediately." General Mountbatten sighed heavily. After all, he still failed to fight successfully. After more than half a year, he was going back again.

Even Prime Minister Attlee had agreed to these two excessive demands. Mountbatten had no choice but to take office.

On this day, London officially announced that the Vice-President of British India would officially take office.