Chapter 335: Suzerainty Will Not Be Given

Among the contents of the relationship between British India and Nepal, there was one item that Nehru added after arriving at the meeting, that is, Nepal and India must obtain mutual recognition when making foreign military purchases.

Alan Wilson understood as soon as he heard that, although Nehru did not come forward, he was hiding nothing good.

Adding this clause would be almost the same as the friendship treaty signed between the Gun Party and the United States.

The important difference in size between the two countries is just like the fact that no warship of the Artillery Party can sail to U.S. waters, but its own inland rivers are used as bathhouses by the U.S. Navy.

It seems very fair, but in future arms purchases, India will definitely not care about Nepal's feelings and will buy whatever it wants. This arms purchase that must be recognized will definitely become a clause in which India unilaterally controls Nepal.

Fortunately, Nepal has a certain ability to defend itself. When Nehru wanted to follow suit and add this clause to Bhutan and Sikkim, Alan Wilson expressed fierce opposition.

"This is to control the internal affairs of these two small landlocked countries. Dear Mr. Nehru, I humbly say that in the diplomatic field, at present, you are not a rival of the British Empire. I think some terms should be added It is not a mutual agreement, but a unilateral guarantee by India not to interfere in the internal affairs of these two countries by any means, whether overtly or covertly."

"I want to emphasize once again that Bhutan, Sikkim and Nepal have the same status as India after independence in the future. No one has the obligation to protect anyone or guide anyone. If India insists on imposing this obligation, I personally recommend disbandment The Indian Army declares India a permanently demilitarized country.”

Alan Wilson's hair-raising reaction silenced one side of the Congress Party. Nehru, who was present, retorted in response to this accusation, "India is not trying to annex the North as Mr. Allen said. neighboring countries.”

"You have to do it, otherwise when the Royal Navy's battleships bombard Bombay, everything will be too late." Alan Wilson tapped the table rhythmically, as if imitating the roar of the battleship's main gun.

"The British lack respect for India." Representatives from the Congress party clamored and cheered for Nehru.

"There is no country called India. There is only a place called British India." Alan Wilson reminded unmoved, "Don't take advantage of words at this time. Who is dissatisfied? Fight with the British troops stationed in India. If you insist on letting the British Empire wipe out all traces of modern civilization in the subcontinent before leaving, it’s not impossible.”

"Alan,

Say less. "Governor Mountbatten had no choice but to smooth things over and said to Nehru, "They administrative officials have to guess the worst-case intentions, and there is no malicious intention in this. "

This was the first time Governor Mountbatten defended Alan Wilson in public, which was of great significance.

Alan Wilson was grateful for the Governor's defense but would not give in. In any case, he disagreed with what obligations and responsibilities India had with these neighboring countries.

If there is no, there is no. India and these small countries are equal, and there is no relationship between big brother and little brother. What age has it been, and Indians still feel good about themselves and play the protectorate style? Is that something that India can do?

If it is okay for the British Empire to play this trick, do you, a colony and a party that has not yet become independent, want to do this? Why?

Faced with Nehru’s so-called argument, which was actually a push-over, Alan Wilson said bluntly, “American friends have always suggested that the British Empire, in order to take care of the interests of all aspects of the subcontinent as much as possible, proposed that the British It is an issue of Indian independence that should be formally discussed at the United Nations. It is actually not unreasonable, but there are so many members of the United Nations, and each country proposes different methods. He is a talkative person, and India's independence may have to wait. Of course, There is no need to wait, and we hope that our friends in the Muslim League and the Congress Party will be as patient as possible and avoid a civil war like that in your northern neighbor.”

It is absolutely impossible for Alan Wilson to give India any plan to exploit every opportunity, because judging from the process of annexing Sikkim, India is not an impatient nation. On the contrary, it was extremely patient throughout the entire process, which contributed to the rare success of annexation after World War II.

India's annexation of Sikkim is difficult to criticize and has almost no flaws. India's annexation behavior this time can be described as extremely coquettish, and India appears to be particularly patient about the annexation of Sikkim, leaving no words at all.

India's annexation of Sikkim relied on patience and patience. The Indians have long been eyeing Sikkim. When the British Empire began to gradually withdraw from the South Asian subcontinent, the Indians had already started the first step of operations.

The method of boiling the frog in warm water was adopted. First, stabilize Sikkim, sign a treaty with the country, and maintain the status quo. At the same time, through agents, a pro-India political party was fostered there and the government was formed by this party.

At the invitation of the Sikkim government, the Indian army entered this small country openly. By the 1950s, Sikkim had almost no sovereignty and became a de jure protectorate of India.

The most important thing is that Sikkim was not a member of the United Nations at that time and did not join the United Nations.

Of course it is different now. When Alan Wilson was in Europe, he brought Bhutan, Sikkim and Nepal into the United Nations. The status is equal to that of India.

Why do you say that? British India was actually a founding member of the United Nations, with the same status as Ukraine and Belarus of the Soviet Union. Because the Soviet Union was afraid of being alone, it believed that all its member states could have one person, one vote, so voting would appear to be a large number of people. Powerful.

After negotiations with the Soviet Union, Britain and the United States finally agreed that Ukraine and Belarus should become members of the United Nations. At the same time, the British Empire's largest colony, British India, and the United States' largest colony, the American Philippines, had the same status as Ukraine and Belarus. As colonies, they became Full member of the United Nations.

Moreover, Alan Wilson also promised in front of representatives of the three countries of Bhutan, Sikkim, and Nepal that before the British left, they would conduct a census of the local population and help the three countries establish an identity system.

"The independence of British India is a big event for the world. The British Empire will definitely maintain sufficient transparency to the world to prevent the Soviet Union and some pro-Soviet elements from questioning the behind-the-scenes operation."

As soon as he finished speaking, representatives of the three countries, including the Crown Prince of Sikkim, expressed their gratitude to Alan Wilson with warm applause.

If it were in the UK, he would definitely say that there is either a government or transparency when it comes to transparency, but transparency and government must not be linked together.

But this is British India, which is different. The British Empire has very high expectations for the pearl of the British Empire. India must do what the decadent British Empire cannot do. Regarding the independence of British India, it must simultaneously There are two things to do. The first is to absolutely not allow other major countries to interfere.

The second point is completely opposite to the first point. The United States and the Soviet Union must clearly see how the British Empire made British India independent. They must not only see British India, but also see Bhutan, Sikkim, and Nepal.

He directly brought the United Nations out to shut up Nehru, and Patel, who had already been convinced, had no objection.

Because the Congress Party didn't want to, the affairs of British India were too transparent, and they couldn't fight for independence without being watched by countries all over the world. After all, great and prosperous countries also have self-respect.

You can bow to the British Empire behind closed doors, but if a group of countries are watching their every move from the side, it will take a lot of courage to kneel down.

Moreover, if the Congress Party insists on inheriting the suzerainty of the British Empire in the subcontinent, the non-violence it has always advocated will definitely be untenable. It is easy to win over some countries, but it is more difficult to win over all countries.

Discussions at the United Nations are absolutely unacceptable to these leaders of the Congress Party. Nehru, who finally wanted to take action secretly, was blocked by the memory of Sikkim being annexed in his mind, and Alan Wilson, who had a countermeasure, stopped him. .

When the content of the Friendship Treaty between British India and neighboring countries was officially released, Alan Wilson was surrounded by representatives of Bhutan, Sikkim and Nepal to thank him. The witness was General Aung San of Myanmar.

Alan Wilson was satisfied and enjoying the moment of glory in the presence of the Mountbattens and their daughter. On the other side was the Congress Party, which was silent and watching the British being cheered.

"A big and impressive country? Bullshit!" Alan Wilson thought silently in his mind, and also expressed congratulations to the happy representatives of the three countries.

For the current British India, it is just a matter of waiting until the time comes. But from the perspective of London, there is another major issue in British India, and that is the issue of trade settlement in pounds sterling.

As long as this final goal is achieved, the British Empire can make a graceful turn and leave this place of right and wrong.

In fact, if you think about it carefully, Alan Wilson didn't do anything to India, he just helped justice.

Having not handed over the suzerainty of the British Empire, he believed that the Congress Party must not have given up. But then it will be a question between the Muslim League and the Congress.

"Alan, what are your thoughts about the future? I mean where to work?" When Pamela Mountbatten was talking to her sweetheart recently, the topics about the future obviously increased.

"What's the future?" Alan Wilson glanced at the girl. Since they were asking about work, he said straightforwardly, "I want to be a commissioner in a colony. I also want to be a decision-maker."

So far, his own thoughts are very different from those of the two heads of civil servants in London who are about to take over.

"Oh!" Pamela Mountbatten couldn't hide her disappointment. This answer was obviously not what she expected.

"Haha, I will take you into the holy marriage hall." After Alan Wilson finished teasing, he gave the girl a guarantee in a serious tone, and Pamela Mountbatten's face immediately turned cloudy.