The first day of the meeting was held in such a happy atmosphere. The whole process reflected the British Empire's reluctance to part with the subcontinent. Especially after leaving, the safety of these small countries is a top priority.

Perhaps it was too harmonious, and no representative of the Congress Party could even interject. When it was time to think of what to say, time had slipped away.

The noise in the streets of Derry rose, getting louder and louder. Various noises rang out from all directions.

The rhythmic barking of the merchants, the barking of dogs, calls from a distance. With the sound of livelihood, Derry Avenue was covered with dark clouds and the light turned turquoise. There was no wind.

For most people, national affairs are still too far away. It's not that they don't care, but that they have solved the problem of having enough food before they have time to care.

The air of the Doge's House is filled with the fragrance of hay, verbena and clover. On the table in the hall, there was a transparent bowl with several large grass molds floating in it, which looked so bright red against the background of a few mint leaves.

Governor Mountbatten also began to follow the local customs and was no longer anxious to solve the problems of British India in a short time.

I started to enjoy my career in British India. At the reception, I was very good at coordinating work, and I was very harmonious with the representatives of various countries.

This scene made Sir Barron very gratified. Now, General Mountbatten has finally entered the role of Governor of British India. "Actually, the days of British India are not bad, aren't they?"

"Of course, but the Congress Party may not think so. Looking back now, shouldn't the Congress Party be given a chance to speak?" Alan Wilson finished pretending to force, and then he remembered that he should not put the Congress Party aside. , could not help but feel a little regretful.

"It's not bad, actually." Sir Barron didn't think it was a problem. "It's always been done in diplomacy."

"When?" Alan Wilson grimaced, his boss wouldn't have the opportunity to beat his subordinates, would he? Alan Wilson is very wronged, he shed blood for the Empire...

"The last time was the Munich Conference." Sir Barron thought about it with a serious face and gave an accurate answer.

Alan Wilson raised his eyebrows. If his superior said that, he would not be sleepy. As a witness to the Potsdam Conference, he must show his sense of existence at this time. He personally betrayed Poland...

"The issue of sterling has always been the most concerned thing in the country. Prime Minister Attlee has always been under the pressure of free convertibility." Sir Barron said with a glass of wine, "So there is one thing that has always been insisted on in China, that is, India after independence, International trade must be settled in British pounds."

"Of course, if India doesn't agree, we'd rather the subcontinent turn into a sea of ​​corpses and blood." Alan Wilson didn't have to think about it, he knew that the demand for free convertibility of the pound must come from the United States, a renegade son whose blood is thicker than water.

But obviously, Prime Minister Attlee does not want to give in to this pressure, and once the foreign exchange control is released, the pound will be freely convertible.

Not surprisingly, the United States, which has completely overtaken the United Kingdom through World War II, will definitely cause the pound to burst into a flood.

It seems that the Cold War was only a matter of the United States and the Soviet Union, but in fact, in the 1950s, the United States did not less than the United Kingdom. It's just not so obvious to the Soviet Union.

The dollar, which had just knocked the pound off its position as the world currency, has been on the lookout for a resurgence of the pound. But there is really no good way now. After all, the economic strength is too different, and the UK still owes the Americans a lot of money.

Although foreign exchange control has always been taken out by Americans, there is no way for the current UK.

But it is not that there is no chance, but when the opportunity comes, two conditions must be met. The first condition is that the Americans have made mistakes themselves, and the second condition is that the United Kingdom has gotten rid of the sequelae of the war.

If there is a third rule, it is to let the Germans and French rush ahead. If the Americans can resist, Britain will not do it, and if the United States shows weakness, the United Kingdom will never be polite.

Alan Wilson remembers that starting in 1968, the Breston Woods system had overwhelmed the United States, leading to a run on the United States' gold reserves by European countries. Of course, the fuse was actually earlier. It can be said that since Charles de Gaulle came to power, sending warships to transport French gold reserves from the United States has been brewing.

In that time, the United Kingdom ended only after France first attacked the Breston Woods system.

But it is too late. The original time and space of Britain in 1968 has almost nothing left. The colonies should have become independent, but they will die after getting short-term benefits.

The British thought their oriole was behind, but in fact it was the Germans who ended the Breston Woods system. After Britain and France attacked the Breston Woods system successively, Germany entered the market with huge funds, indicating the end of the concept that the dollar is equal to gold.

In the 1960s, the British pound still accounted for a quarter of the world's trading share, and in the 1980s, the German mark had become the world's second largest reserve currency, replacing the pound's status.

Putting his mind down, Governor Mountbatten was extremely happy. Although he had temporarily left the navy, he still maintained the demeanor of the navy. His handsome face was absolutely like those so-called sculpture faces. He wore black leather shoes, a gold watch, and dazzling teeth, all of which made him look like he was commanding a warship.

After chatting with Sir Barron for a while, Alan Wilson went to Pamela Mountbatten. The two were playing in the corner of the hall. It was unprecedented. This time Mountbatten didn't mean to be angry at all. Maybe he already understood. , Women's University does not stay.

"How's the scenery in Ceylon?" Alan Wilson, standing by the window with his hands on the edge of the window, was just like a licking dog, and he was sorry for not being played between his palms.

"Tell me the truth?" Pamela Mountbatten smiled, "It's much better than British India, and the locals are in better shape."

"Before the independence of Ceylon, I want to try to sign a treaty with Ceylon to use the naval base." Alan Wilson nodded and said, "People say that Ceylon is the tears left by India, I like this analogy very much, in order to Indians don't cry anymore, it's better for us in the British Empire to keep this tear."

Ceylon in India is equivalent to cheating the island in a big country, at least Alan Wilson thinks so.

The population of Ceylon in later generations was similar to that of Fraud Island, but the area was twice as large. The only downside is that the strait between Ceylon and India is really not wide enough, which is a disadvantage compared to the scam island.

But there are also advantages. Although the dreamers of the Greater India Federation have always emphasized the close relationship between Ceylon and India, the main religions of the two are indeed different, and the Ceylon people do not recognize it. The Indians say Buddhism It is said that it is a branch of Hinduism. If the Southern Buddhism base is doing well, can it be a branch of Hinduism?

The narrow strait is not a problem for the current Royal Navy. Besides, the strength of the Indian navy cannot be compared with that of a major country, so it is no problem to provoke India with Ceylon.

As an honest person, Alan Wilson does not deny that while he is serious now, he is still thinking about what time will Pamela shed happy tears.

It may be that the role of the Congress Party was too transparent on the first day, and the Governor's Palace welcomed the real big man on the second day, Patel, one of the three giants of the Congress Party, the leader of the conservative party.

However, Alan Wilson will not do anything because of the name of the other party. The world is not black and white. Although Patel's political philosophy may make the situation in the subcontinent more intensified, he is also very hostile to the Soviet Union and is obsessed with freedom. Trade is a natural comprador.

I just don’t know whether this time the arrival is good or bad for the UK.

"After independence, India, as the largest country in the subcontinent, should of course play a greater role." The giants of the Congress Party are here. Unlike yesterday, the representatives of the Congress Party also have the backbone and begin to talk nonsense.

Alan Wilson's expression froze slightly, and he squinted his eyes and asked, "I don't know what this bigger effect is? It's too vague, not very clear."

"We believe that ~lightnovelpub.net~ India will inherit all the rights and interests of the United Kingdom in the subcontinent for granted after independence." The representative of the Congress Party glanced at Patel, who nodded before continuing, "This time The meeting should also take into account India's interests, not just British issues."

"Heh..." Alan Wilson chuckled, "What does this have to do with this meeting?"

"We hope that Mr. Allen can fully consider India's interests and make trade-offs. Otherwise, it is likely to affect the relationship between the UK and India in the future."

Alan Wilson stood up slowly with his hands on the table, sighing, and reconfirmed, "I heard it right?"

"No, the Governor's Office has always avoided talking about the rights and interests that India should have after independence." Patel said, "Britain must make India the successor of the subcontinent."

"Come on, Mr. Patel, please go back and wait for the news." Alan Wilson said with a cold face, "Everyone is an adult, you should know to think with your head when you speak, instead of saying anything like it."

"Uh!" Edel came in just to see the current stalemate, not knowing what to do, Patel didn't move.

"Please go back to Mr. Patel." Alan Wilson repeated with a frown, and then said, "Forget it, I will personally send Mr. Patel away."

If I remember correctly, this should be the second time the two have had a conflict. The last time he was a defeated general, and this time he came again. Do you really think he has a good temper?

The day's negotiations ended without success, Alan Wilson plunged into the telegraph room, and began to linger on the issue between Aden and Mauritius.

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