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In fact, Pesik Lawrence himself, now very much wants to return to the mainland, it is because of curiosity that killed the cat.

Because the local newspapers led by some indescribable reasons, the negative news about British India suddenly increased. This made Pesik Lawrence, the Minister of Indian Affairs, also have a certain curiosity.

So last week, Pesik Lawrence, who couldn't hold back his curiosity, definitely went to the Ganges. After that, I had an intuitive impression of the British India that I nominally managed.

The Minister of Indian Affairs chose a festival and came to the Ganges River. He was deeply impressed by the crowd of people he saw. The dirty river water and the Roshan bathed in it shocked the distinguished Minister of Indian Affairs.

There are many people lying directly by the river, those old people, they are here to die, one is because there is no money to live in a shop, and the other is because according to the custom here, as long as they die on the bank of the Ganges, they can scatter their ashes into the Henghe River. River.

And if they die on the way after leaving, they will miss the Ganges River, so they will not leave here no matter what, they eat and live on the shore every day, waiting for death to come!

The integrated river bank is full of stench, and the dense human excrement can be seen in the eyes, which complements the Indians in the turbid river water. Countless little black people are all soaked in the river water, and it can be seen that some people are shaking from the cold.

Men are shirtless and only wear a pair of shorts. They are of any age, mostly old, very fat or very thin, and rarely in the middle. The women were all dressed in sari, only middle-aged and elderly. One of them dipped into the water, their gray hair was entangled with the gauze and gauze, and they took two sips and came out again. No one smiled, and no one was seen talking, everyone soaked and drank water without saying a word.

Some people dipped their bodies into the Ganges River, scooped up the river water respectfully, and then poured the water down from the top of their heads. Others were rinsing their mouths with Ganges water. The key point is that there are still people on the shore excreting in broad daylight. .

Clutching his **** with his hands, doing indescribable behavior, as for the bonfire farther away, Pesik-Lawrence learned after inquiring that it was a cremation.

The burning continued, and the stench was suffocating, and people poured spoonfuls of spiced oil, making the smell even more suffocating.

This experience has left a deep impression on Indian Affairs Minister Pesik Lawrence on the British India under his management. Now he just wants to return to his country and does not want to continue to make false and friendly actions in British India. .

Sir Barron of course knows the changes before and after this, because Persik-Lawrence wants to satisfy his curiosity and has never been to India, so it is natural for someone to arrange a place to observe Indian customs. Sir Barron of British India.

Now British India is not worth a penny in the eyes of the Minister of Indian Affairs. It was just at this time that he delivered a political achievement and made Pesik Lawrence return home with satisfaction. The timing was just right.

Of course, this achievement has to be real, and the specific matter is of course the responsibility of the parties involved. Alan Wilson is working on this in Hyderabad, but he is very busy.

During the day, he had to deal with representatives of the major states and put forward various hypotheses and solutions. At night, he had to comfort Vivien Leigh, who had crossed the ocean and came to British India alone to serve the empire.

The latter is not an easy job, and Vivien Leigh has made him not very happy these days because of insecurity. Vivien Leigh simply compensated from other aspects, so that Alan Wilson, who has been relatively angry recently, regained his calm and enjoyed the services of an international actress.

"When will the matter of the British-India Film Association be done, you can't deny it. My husband has never gotten so much." Vivien Leigh blew the pillow wind with a hint of resentment, "You are an imperial civil servant, you have to count your words. ."

"Vivian, look at what you said. How can I be willing to make you wrong." Alan Wilson seemed to be filled with righteous indignation stimulated by Vivien Leigh's words, patted his chest and said, "When the matter is finished, the British and Indian Film Actors Association was established. Days, I will never lie to you, I will do what you want as much as possible."

Alan Wilson may not be greedy for money, but he will not default on his debts in the face of women. Many people can attest to this, except for Margaret, who may not be able to compensate in time, he is very good to women.

Even the future Prime Minister, he will find opportunities to make amends, as a man this is what he has to do.

At this time in London, at the meeting of cabinet secretaries, Alan Wilson was discussing that a thousand and one messed up telegrams, involving the two major religions of British Ceylon, Nepal, the Andaman Islands, and British India. Analysis, and telegrams of the attitude of the natives.

There is only one spearhead, the Congress Party, the largest force that supports independence. In front of the Congress Party, even the Muslim League, which also supports independence, can temporarily unite.

"This plan needs to be sorted out, it's too messy." Edward Bridges said with an indifferent look to the Secretary of Foreign Affairs Alexander Cadogan, "Alexander, first of all, congratulations on your possible role as the representative of the British Empire to the United Nations, But before that, there's probably one thing I want you to do well."

"Sir Edward, please instruct you." Alexander Cadogan immediately showed his respectful deference when he heard this, "Is it a matter of British India? Although I am the Permanent Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, I have no jurisdiction over the Ministry of Indian Affairs."

"Let's put the matter of British India aside, I'm talking about Australia and New Zealand." Edward Bridges corrected calmly, "I believe you should understand that Australia and New Zealand are important to the mainland. Sex. Of course, now the two dominions want to be independent, and we can't object, but how to maintain our influence over the two dominions is still a very, very important thing."

After the First World War, the power of the United Kingdom weakened and the centrifugal force of the Dominions strengthened. The London Imperial Conference passed a series of resolutions, known as the Balfour Declaration, declaring that the United Kingdom and the Dominions were self-governing communities within the British Empire, with equal status , independent of each other in all aspects of their domestic and foreign affairs, shared allegiance to the King of England, and in the Commonwealth they are members of a voluntary union.

Australia and New Zealand are already de facto independent states, but not yet a sovereign state. The British Empire Foreign Office is currently dealing with this matter, how to maintain influence over the two Dominions until they become sovereign independent states.

"Alexander, now that your minister has accepted, the new imperial defense plan is to withdraw from British India. Now how do we maintain our influence in Asia. Allen's telegrams look a bit messy, but one thing is very true Yes, it is a one-line connection, from Gibraltar, to the Suez Canal, the Middle East, Ceylon and finally to Malaya.”

"The easternmost point of the empire, the importance of British Malaya, has been made clear by the Prime Minister and the Foreign Secretary. In my opinion, once our colonies in Asia are gone, it will be a matter of time before we lose our influence over Australia and New Zealand. , if British Malaya were to remain, the dominion influence over the two would-be sovereign states would exist forever."

"The most important thing is that Australia and New Zealand can see us at any time!" Alexander Cadogan replied.

"Very good!" Edward Bridges nodded with satisfaction, "Now the participating countries of the Brussels Conference are working together to achieve this goal. Then your next job in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is to make Australia and New Zealand accept this Let them understand that the presence of the British Empire in Asia is a protection for two countries on the fringes.”

Seeing Alexander Cadogan nodding, Edward Bridges emphasized, "I believe Australia and New Zealand will not fight, and embarrass Your Majesty."

Edward Bridges mentioned Australia and New Zealand, but did not think that British India would fight once it was partitioned.

Even as a cabinet secretary, predicting the future is too difficult. After the partition of British India, India and Pakistan went to war over Kashmir. The status of the reigning King of England at that time was very embarrassing.

The supreme commander of the Indian and Pakistani armies this time is the king of the United Kingdom, and the soldiers of the two armies are all loyal to His Majesty. Therefore, both sides in this war can be said to be fighting for the British Empire. Therefore, the status of the British king overlapped, and there was an embarrassing situation in which he declared war on himself.

Before Alexander Cadogan set off, Edward Bridges received telegrams from New Delhi one after another. The telegram stated that the cabinet ministers had completed their tasks and listened to the voices of all walks of life in British India. London.

In another telegram, another thing was indicated. Some local monarchs tried to transfer the wealth under their names. The Minister of Indian Affairs, Persik Lawrence, had agreed to this request.

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Edward Bridges saw the telegram and said to himself, "The Prime Minister, who is worried about money every day, should be happier now."

"This is really good news." Alexander Cadogan also breathed a sigh of relief. "Once the politicians are satisfied, maybe there will be fewer things. It would be nice if my ministers could settle down a bit."

"It's your job to make your ministers happy. But Labour has been in opposition for a long time, and it's really too much energy now." Edward Bridges, "What a headache for a bunch of politicians."

"Yes, now the Foreign Secretary is very concerned about various things, full of whimsy." Alexander Cadogan complained bitterly.

"A lot of ideas?" Edward Bridges thought for a moment. "How about suggesting that he visit the Soviet Union?"