Chapter 534 MCA

"Commissioner, this is the population census order issued by Commissioner Gerald before leaving." Shortly after arriving at the Malayan Commissioner's Office, Edel brought the results of the population census in British Malaya, as well as the current distribution of rubber plantations, tin mines distribution and production capacity data.

"The people from Delaru Company will be here in the next two days. You can receive them first." Alan Wilson picked up a glass of water and took a sip. "The two parts of Malaya will be officially merged to form the Federation of Malaya. West Both Malaysia and East Malaysia need a commissioner, and there is also a state commissioner, otherwise I wouldn’t have to bring dozens of people to take up the post.”

Edel nodded, a hint of joy flashed across his face. For such a large colony, it seems that the High Commissioner of Malaya is preparing to establish a direct agency. In this way, it seems that no matter which part it goes to, this colony will definitely have its own place. .

While talking, Alyssa walked in with a charming pace and said, "Commissioner, what do you think of Brunei?"

"Find a way to bring Brunei into the federation, but there is no need to worry about this matter yet." Alan Wilson thought for a moment and said, "There are currently nine sultans in Malaya. If Brunei is added, it will be ten. In case of What should we do about five to five? These are all things that need to be considered, we can’t just establish one right after we come here, right?”

In fact, the king of Sarawak has returned, and Alan Wilson is not included for the time being. When considering a problem, you cannot always follow the smoothest prediction. After all, you have to consider it from multiple angles.

"Greeting our people, go to the conference room and prepare for the meeting." Alan Wilson put down the statistics and immediately called a meeting for his subordinates who had followed him to Malaya this time. "There must be a charter. We are not here to travel. Yes, Whitehall has high hopes for our work, and of course it is not without favorable conditions. It can be said that the anti-British forces are gradually diminishing."

With the influx of large numbers of Chinese into Malaya, the anti-British forces did weaken a lot in the short term. This must take into account different understandings. The Malays believe that this is their land, and of course they have a resistance to British colonial rule.

But as Alan Wilson's operation was like opening the floodgates of the Federal Reserve, the Chinese rose rapidly. As the two ethnic groups began to become evenly matched, at this time, the mentality of the Malays changed.

What the Malays now consider is no longer getting back their due rights, but whether they can suppress the Chinese after the British leave. Of course, this problem is ultimately Alan Wilson's fault.

Since 1945, Xiangjiang has been left undefended. Instead of building a wall, the wall has almost been demolished. Strictly speaking, the ratio of Chinese to Malays is not half a family. There are actually more Chinese than Malays, and a lot more.

This was the result of forcing Thailand to cede the Kra Isthmus and adding one million Malays. With the Kra Isthmus incident, within five years the Malays were still a minority.

After forcing Thailand to cede the Isthmus of Kra in 1945, the Malay population grew to 3.7 million. There are more than 1.9 million Chinese. The Malays must not have thought at that time that it was already the peak of the Malays and that the situation would take a turn for the worse in the next four years.

British Malaya, which currently covers an area of ​​nearly 500,000 square kilometers in its east and west parts, has a Chinese population of 5.9 million and a Malay population of 3.7 million. The number of Chinese exceeded 2.2 million.

But this is not a very important matter. In the next meeting, Alan Wilson reminded the subordinates of the left and right factions, "Don't forget the population of Kalimantan. The population of Kalimantan is eight million. Part of it is under the rule of the Netherlands. There are still 1.9 million people in Xiangjiang. This matter is very simple. If there is too much water, add noodles. If there is too much noodles, add water. Which ethnic group expresses disobedience to the British Empire, we will add another one. The population of the ethnic group. Vietnam is still at war. We can also talk to the French and introduce the population of South Vietnam as Chinese. We will never let one ethnic group dominate."

Talking about the population issue, Alan Wilson officially entered the work mode, "I will set up two regional commissioners for East Malaysia and West Malaysia.

Each state sets up state commissioners and establishes economic development offices. Would you like to take a look at my other appointment? Deputy Secretary General of the Overseas Assets Management Committee? "

No one answered. Alan Wilson said calmly, "The Secretariat plans the itinerary for the next week. I want to meet with Chinese leaders, sultans from various places, local managers of British-funded companies, stationed British troops, and Alisa. Can you help me?" Contact the garrison. There is a matter in the country that involves the military. You should take care of it before becoming the commissioner of West Malaysia."

"Understood!" Alyssa closed the document in front of her and agreed happily, "In fact, maybe if you talk to Pamela, this matter will be easier."

"Uh!" Alan Wilson gave Alyssa a warning with his eyes, and then said helplessly, "Let's talk, she will help inquire."

Who made General Mountbatten the commander-in-chief of the Allied Forces in Southeast Asia? The British troops stationed there were once under General Mountbatten.

According to the "Emperor's Order" and "Royal Instructions", the colonial British commander was equivalent to the administrative commissioner of the colonial government. He often attended administrative meetings and had greater influence on government decision-making.

The current commander of the British forces in Malaya is Lieutenant General Bilton Walker, who has jurisdiction over the British forces stationed in Malaya. Of course, this is not all. He cannot control the affairs of the Pacific Fleet.

The British Pacific Fleet and its 400 ships include four battleships, six fleet carriers, four light aircraft carriers, 11 light cruisers, one anti-carrier cruiser, 52 destroyers, and 29 submarines , fifty-three frigates and a large number of auxiliary ships.

Thirteen search and escort aircraft carriers have been decommissioned, and a few are even rusting in the ports of Malaya, but they just happen to be used as targets for nuclear tests.

From the next day, Alan Wilson began to play the role of High Commissioner to Malaya. The first guests were the leaders of the MCA and representatives of the Chinese laborers who went to Newfoundland. Last night, he even crammed in some information. It won't be awkward when we meet.

However, with the presence of representatives of Chinese workers who have been to Newfoundland, there was no embarrassment.

"Sir Zhongtang!" Tian Qianqiu and Su Yang arrived at the Commissioner's Office with surprises on their faces, "I heard that the commissioner of Malaya has been replaced, but I didn't expect that Mr. Zhongtang is here."

"Mr. Tian, ​​Mr. Su, we haven't seen each other for a long time. Let me say hello to your wife. Mr. Su, I wonder if your wife is still adapting to life here? She is a good girl from Newfoundland. If she is wronged, I You might not be happy." Alan Wilson said politely with a smile, and then turned his attention to other MCA leaders.

Alan Wilson was not very familiar with a group of MCA leaders, including Chen Zhenlu and Lin Lianyu, but he still had a rough idea through data collection.

"According to your Chinese habits, I have prepared some tea, not the British kind." Alan Wilson gestured to sit down. "As the largest organization of the Chinese community today, I have reason to meet you after taking office. Although I don’t have to do anything at all. When I meet you, I have to meet the Indian Congress Party.”

Two years ago, the Malayan Indian National Congress was established to represent all Indians. However, the various racial and religious organizations that exist in Indian society make Indian society still divided.

This doesn't matter, there are still artillery gangs in Vietnam, even the blue sky, white sun and red ground are similar in color, and the style is similar to Vietnam's later national flag, except that the color of the five-pointed star in the middle is different.

"Actually, we are not strangers. Maybe you don't believe it, but we have met before. If you don't believe it, you can take out the history textbooks taught to Chinese children and turn them over to see who wrote this set of textbooks." Ai Len Wilson glanced at the faces of these Chinese leaders with indifferent eyes, "Ai Zhongtang is me."

Listening to Alan Wilson's official words, although not standard, but definitely better than theirs, the leaders of the MCA were shocked and looked at each other. Lin Lianyu was the first to speak, "Commissioner, it turns out that the Ai Zhongtang that Su Yang and the others are talking about is you. .”

"Yes, is it shocking? I lived in Xiangjiang for a while during the war." Alan Wilson smiled, "Mr. Lin Lianyu, I know you, you are a good educator. From the perspective of you Chinese Yes, it's admirable. But, after all, this is a British colony. Without our approval, you can't do anything. From August to October 1945, when the independence movement was at its worst, did you I heard that the colonial government had discussions about driving all the Chinese back?"

"Do you think you can change anything by marching and protesting? It was I who persuaded the civil servants of British India in New Delhi, and then persuaded General Mountbatten to stop this discussion." Alan Wilson changed the topic, "To be honest, it is my suggestion to introduce Chinese to dilute the Malay independence trend. At least so far, the effect is pretty good. Half of the ethnic groups have become more honest."

"What is the purpose of the commissioner doing this?" Chen Zhenlu sat upright and asked, "Master Zhongtang will not do such a thing in vain. Aren't you afraid of causing bigger problems?"

"Whoever dares to be independent will die. What is the bigger problem?" Alan Wilson leaned forward and said in a relaxed tone, "I can stand on the side of the Chinese, or the other way around, depending on who is more dangerous. Big. On the day when it becomes untenable, it’s not like I haven’t participated in the partition of India and Pakistan. As for how many people you kill each other, it depends on your mood.”

The temperature in the entire room seemed to have dropped a few degrees. No one responded and no one knew what they were thinking.

"If the old-school Chinese can't communicate, I would rather communicate with people like Mr. Tian and Mr. Su. At least we still have a common language." Alan Wilson's fingers tapped on the table rhythmically, as if tapping on people's hearts .