Chapter 312 Those Who Play with Fire Will Burn Themselves

At least Gandhi has expressed his determination to solve the problem, while Ali Jinnah, although his way of speaking has a more obvious British influence, is very stubborn and does not care about anything except Pakistan's independence.

Sometimes people really can't be judged by their appearance. Although Gandhi's outfit is incompatible with modern society, he is more reasonable.

The idea of ​​giving up power and letting the Muslim League lead India shocked Governor Mountbatten, but then he calmed down. "So, on what basis do you think that your party will accept this proposal?" Mountbatten asked tentatively. asked.

"Because the Congress party first wants to avoid partition and prevent the success of the partition plan at any cost." Gandhi said slowly.

Mountbatten pondered for a moment and asked, referring to Ali Jinnah. "So how would Jinnah react to this?"

"If you tell him that this plan was proposed by Gandhi, Jinnah will definitely tell you that this scheming Gandhi!"

"It seems that Mr. Gandhi knows your opponents quite well." Governor Mountbatten sighed slightly. He had already met Ali Jinnah and was deeply impressed by the determination of the leader of the Muslim League.

Mountbatten, who had always been considered quick-thinking, was confused at this time. Ismay, the secretary-general of the Government House, whispered in his ear and reminded him that Gandhi's proposal had too many doubts and there might be something wrong in it, so be careful not to fall into his trap.

Mountbatten did not see it that way. He just felt that Gandhi's suggestion was an unrealistic and even risky fantasy. But he will never let go of any solution to the problem. What if it works, wouldn't the matter be solved?

Gandhi jumped up from the sofa and vowed: "I speak completely from the bottom of my heart. If you agree with this decision, I intend to travel around India to persuade the people to accept this plan."

A few hours later, when Gandhi left to meet the waiting reporters for an interview, his face was glowing, excited, happy, and overjoyed. "I think I've averted a danger," he told reporters cryptically.

"Is this Gandhi's proposal? I was really confused before. Although he has been a saint for such a long time, in the final analysis he is still a politician. This move is to roast Ali Jinnah on the fire."

Alan Wilson was supposed to come to Pamela Mountbatten the next day to go around Delhi and relax.

It was only when we arrived at the Government House that we learned the details of the conversation between the Governor and Gandhi. He immediately concluded that the source of Ali Jinnah's determination to make the Peace Believers independent was by no means as simple as it seemed.

"Where did this start?" Pamela Mountbatten knew that her father, the current Governor-General of British India, was anxious to solve the problems here, but she had also met Gandhi and found it difficult to believe such a penniless old man. , there will be some amazing plan.

"Not everyone in this world likes money, and some people like power, but Gandhi belongs to the minority among the minority and likes fame. So his image can confuse a large number of people."

Alan Wilson analyzed Pamela first starting with Gandhi’s influence, and then went straight to the point, “Twenty years ago Ali Jinnah left the Congress Party and took over the Muslim League. I will not say who has more responsibility. But the Congress Party is certainly not without its responsibilities. You must know that Ali Jinnah was very disdainful of the Muslim League's call for independent statehood, and even argued with the then leader of the Muslim League, Aga Khan. Ali Jinnah used to call for unity, He was not the stubborn person he is now.”

After talking about the historical origins first, Pamela Mountbatten still didn’t understand. She frowned and said, “But Gandhi seems to be very sincere.”

"Short-lived sincerity, once the goal is achieved, the Muslim League will not be able to become independent." Alan Wilson reminded, "First of all, after independence, India will have to hold elections, unless Ali Jinnah can restore the Mughal Empire or establish a Military government. Otherwise, when the election comes, who do you think will win, the Congress Party or the Muslim League? There are 400 million people in the subcontinent, and there are 90 million peaceful believers. Hindus can even give up women.

The same is true of the Muslim League. "

"Unlike the Congress Party, Mr. Jinnah is a unique leader for the Muslim League. At least for now, there is no other person in the Muslim League who has the authority to confront the Congress Party. Jinnah is already over seventy years old and is only He was only a few years younger than Gandhi. Strictly speaking, Jinnah and Gandhi were contemporaries, and Nehru was the second generation leader of the Congress Party."

As for the conservative leader of the Congress Party, Patel, he was one year older than Jinnah. Together with Gandhi, the three of them were of the same generation. Nehru was more than ten years younger than these three people.

"In other words, if the Muslim League agrees to Gandhi's suggestion, four years after we leave, once the elections begin, the Muslim League will be driven out of power again, and the entire British India will return to the rule of the Congress Party."

"Hmm, you are very enlightened! Thanks to my word of mouth." Alan Wilson looked at Pamela Mountbatten's red lips and said.

"Go away..." Pamela Mountbatten pushed Alan Wilson twice, and she knew at a glance that this man wanted to take advantage again, "Aren't you talking about serious business? You are always not serious."

"Okay, let's get down to business. Once we and the British troops stationed in India leave, the Congress party can wait until the election, or they can take action directly, it depends on their mood. If the Muslim League waits for the election, if they resist, they will accuse the Muslim League of destroying democracy. It is also advantageous to cleanse and directly attack Hindus." Alan Wilson explained, "So I say that Gandhi was very clever."

"Ali Jinnah can disagree." Pamela Mountbatten thought about it and said, "What's the problem?"

"Ali Jinnah is the culprit for the series of consequences caused by the partition of India and Pakistan, as well as the possible bloodshed." Alan Wilson Shi Shiran said, "The responsibility lies with the Muslim League, the Congress Party is the victim, and the You can pretend to be tolerant and build the image of independent India. The Congress Party has the least responsibility, and Ali Jinnah has the greatest responsibility. As the Governor-General, your father will not be less criticized."

In the final analysis, in the current British India, the Muslim League, the Congress Party and the British are all shirking their responsibilities.

Governor Mountbatten was also thinking about the plan with the least responsibility, hoping that the outcome of British India's independence would not affect his career, so he was interested in Gandhi's suggestions.

Gandhi's suggestion could be to try to swallow up the Muslim League and try to bring the whole of British India under the leadership of the Congress Party. If Ali Jinnah did not agree, he could shirk responsibility and say that the responsibility for the division of India and Pakistan belongs to the peaceful believers. Stubborn.

Ali Jinnah would definitely not agree. The reputation of Ali Jinnah in later generations is indeed not as good as Gandhi.

"Gandhi really thought that his influence and prestige could solve everything. This is a subcontinent with a strong religious atmosphere." Alan Wilson already had a way and decided to reveal the matter to Ali Jinnah.

In the telegram Alan Wilson hoped that Ali Jinnah and the Muslim League would not act rashly as this was just a private conversation. And he has his own solution.

He remembers that Gandhi was assassinated by extremist Hindus in history, and his main crime was that Gandhi was too tolerant of peaceful believers?

It seems that history must be returned to its original track. Whether streptomycin can cure Ali Jinnah's late-stage tuberculosis, considering Ali Jinnah's age and habits, is actually a very small probability.

Once Jinnah fell, the Muslim League lost its backbone and was no match for the Congress Party. Doesn’t Alan Wilson want to go through all the trouble on his own and end up with India not being divided?

After a few decades, the divided India dared to be rude to its former suzerainty. Is it okay for the intact India to remain?

Although he collected a lot of money in New Delhi, this is not a matter of money. There is such a thing as patriotism in this world.

This time Alan Wilson took the initiative to come to the door, with the aura of an old friend of Pakistan, and informed Gandhi of his thoughts, "If you agree, the dream of independence will come to nothing. If you oppose it, you are the person most responsible for the partition of India and Pakistan." . So it’s best not to take a stance at the moment and wait and see.”

"I have long said that Gandhi was full of intrigues, but he managed his image so well. He is almost impeccable." Ali Jinnah evaluated Gandhi expressionlessly, looking rather indifferent.

Ali Jinnah had long-term experience working with Gandhi. Whether his understanding of Gandhi was correct or not, Alan Wilson, an Englishman, did not need to intervene. He just said, "But he has indeed been willing to live in poverty for decades and manage his own image of a saint, right?" Such people are difficult to deal with, and the moral kidnapping is terrible."

"Moral kidnapping can kidnap others, but it can also put yourself into dangerous situations." Alan Wilson said nothing.

Ali Jinnah was moved in his heart and said, "What are you thinking about?"

"I was wondering what would happen to a saint who betrayed Hinduism." Alan Wilson raised his head and said, "The subcontinent is full of illiterate people. What kind of moral kidnapping do they know? What kind of political methods can they see? What else can those people think about except Shiva? What will people who don’t have one do if they know that their leader wants to hand over the country’s power to someone from a rival sect?”

"Maybe he will die." Alan Wilson laughed out loud and said, "I will let the news out at the appropriate time, and the Muslim League will just pretend that they don't know anything. Let's see if the saint can resist the dissatisfaction of Shiva believers. ."

Ali Jinnah listened to Alan Wilson's emotionless words, a trace of struggle flashed on his face, but in the end he said nothing.

"The Governor-General is afraid of taking on the responsibility for India's independence, so he will inevitably look forward and backward. I hope that this matter will change after Senator Churchill arrives in India." Alan Wilson asked, "If you don't mind, I hope that when Senator Churchill arrives, he will really Mr. Na can come out publicly to express his welcome."

"No problem, I am very willing." Ali Jinnah nodded and agreed, "On the premise of safeguarding Pakistan's independence."

"Of course, this is our common purpose." Alan Wilson cheered loudly.