British Civil Servant

v2 Chapter 1394: really big deal

If it weren't for the unprecedented expansion of public opinion at the time, Nehru would not have made a dangerous decision. The problem is that her father was the number one figure in India at that time. Although he was already considered a moderate in the whole government, he wanted to make a final decision. The result backfired.

The end result is that the Indian army was completely defeated on the roof of the world, and the original belligerent voice turned into an opposition force against Nehru, as if everything had nothing to do with them.

Now after nearly ten years, the same atmosphere is reappearing in India. Indira Gandhi must not repeat the mistakes of Nehru. After Sam Manekshaw left, Indira Gandhi called to let the two important The Minister came to the Prime Minister's Office.

The two important ministers of this government have long been dissatisfied with the military's delay in showing the bravery of the Indians. In fact, recently, the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Defense have been advocating that Sam Manekshaw should be removed and replaced by a more Brave generals come to lead the military campaign against Pakistan.

"In the first two wars with Pakistan, we did not make this enemy fear India."

Indira Gandhi said to two important cabinet ministers, "Once East Pakistan succeeds in becoming independent, it will be a major event that will change the geopolitical pattern, and it is likely to arouse the dissatisfaction of neighboring countries. This is what we want to strive for, and that's why we need it. Be well prepared financially, diplomatically, militarily. Ministers, do you agree with this?"

Since the Second Indo-Pakistani War, foreign relations have been the top priority for India. If Pakistan is a country that is very easy to defeat, Prime Minister Shastri would not agree to the joint mediation of the United Kingdom and the Soviet Union, and went to Stockholm and Pakistan. Man shaking hands to make peace.

Indira Gandhi has now achieved the same authority as Nehru at the time, which was naturally obtained through struggle, especially the several confrontations between Deputy Prime Minister Desai before, and finally, the Congress party's parliamentary group split. Both sides claimed to be orthodox, and the Supreme Court ruled that the British Gandhi faction was called the Congress party ruling faction, and the Desai camp and the Syndicate faction were called the Congress party organization faction.

The former adheres to the true spirit of Nehru's reforms and moderate socialism, while the latter advertises democracy and freedom, opposes individual tyranny, represents the interests of large-scale industry and commerce, and seeks closeness to the Liberal Party and the People's Alliance of India.

The issue of the state is also a matter of great concern to Indira Gandhi. Naturally, Nehru tried to solve the problem of the state, but he just took back the administrative power of the state. Hundreds of princes of the state can still live in one acre of their own. One-third of what they say, they can also receive security funds from the central government of India.

Of course, she hopes to solve the problem of the native country completely, but the difficulties are the same as that of her father Nehru. She needs a war to obtain unprecedented support from the country to have such prestige.

"The Soviet Union can be won. On the British side, we have to fight for limited neutrality. As for our northern neighbors, nature will help us block their southern route. The most important thing is the United States. We must guard against potential hostile behavior by the United States. The United States The navy will not be hindered by the snow cover."

"In many cases, we support the Western countries. Then the Eastern bloc criticizes us, saying we are vulnerable. Likewise, when we support the Soviet Union, or, at a time when we may support the Asian-African bloc countries more, The Western world will attack us."

Indira Gandhi's eyes were sharp, "Strive for the Soviet Union, guard against the United Kingdom, and prepare for the intervention of the United States. If the above three points are not achieved, the best result will be the direction of the first two wars with Pakistan. If the situation is more tense, it will not be possible. It is said that the fiasco of 1962 will not be repeated."

"The time for a large-scale attack is not yet ripe, but I personally have no objection to some scattered firefights. We must strive for a good enough diplomatic environment for the country and time for the army."

The support of the two heavyweight cabinet ministers is very important to Indira Gandhi. They explained the attitude of the military and the idea of ​​​​supporting the military. The two cabinet ministers finally expressed the support of Indira Gandhi one after another.

"Indira Gandhi will visit London at an appropriate time?" Holding the diplomatic documents handed over by Wick, Alan Wilson regained his senses a little, and temporarily came out of the state of enjoying the spring and flowers, and read it on his own. He muttered with the content inside, "It seems that India has not yet managed the Soviet Union. Diplomatic efforts are still not enough, that's why Indira Gandhi's trip to Europe."

"Maybe it's a good thing for us if we can't deal with the Soviet Union." Wick is very happy. After all, India is a former British colony, and it is definitely not good news to take refuge in the Soviet Union.

"It's not that simple. The Indians will never forget the defeat in 1962. We and the Americans can't help much." Alan Wilson raised his eyebrows, recalling the diplomatic field during the war. The whole process of losing the leadership of the Third World is too general.

When I learned that the war just broke out, fifty-three countries supported India at the diplomatic level and accused India of its enemies.

And when the news of India's defeat came, only 18 countries expressed sympathy for India, and it only took a month before and after. How could India accept this? Almost one less support country a day, even the UK can't stand it.

India needs the Soviet Union more than Britain and the United States. The United States and Britain have no ground forces to help India contain ground threats. Therefore, Wick is too optimistic about this matter.

Alan Wilson still handed over this document to the Prime Minister. This year is the time when the Indo-Pakistani war broke out, but in fact, the biggest event is the return of a major country to the United Nations, which is a major event worth noting.

This is not a problem for the UK, at least during the time of Prime Minister Eden, Alan Wilson heard similar discussions about a major country changing its pro-Soviet policy, even if it was neutral. The United Kingdom immediately severed diplomatic relations with Fraud Island and supported a return to the United Nations.

But in fact, he knows that the biggest obstacle is the United States. The United Kingdom has to take a common position with the United States. Fortunately, the non-governmental exchanges between China and the United States have resumed last year, which can be regarded as a sign. It is estimated that Washington is also discussing how to abandon the fraud island mellowly.

Harold Wilson was really enthusiastic about Indira Gandhi's trip to Europe, but the conversation turned to the matter of returning to the United Nations, "Alan, you seem to be an expert in the East."

"I don't deny it, dear Prime Minister." Alan Wilson replied very peacefully, "After all, this is something that everyone in Whitehall knows, so I can't refute it."

"Actually, we have never been hostile to them. From your point of view, what are the benefits of resuming diplomatic relations between the two countries." Harold Wilson asked.

Alan Wilson leaned back tactically and said thoughtfully, "First of all, it will help to reduce inflation. This is the first question that comes to my mind."

"Is the domestic inflation okay now?" Harold Wilson was a little surprised. Could it be that the statistics given to him by Whitehall were fake or blocked from public opinion?

"The Prime Minister misunderstood. I didn't say that inflation is very high now, but the Federal Reserve has issued hundreds of billions of dollars in excess in the international market."

Alan Wilson shrugged and said, "De Gaulle said that the over-issue of the dollar made the United States take the paper from the printing house in exchange for the goods of European countries, although he was right, but considering the special relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States, and the British pound area is also a similar thing It's just that the scale is not so large, we naturally cannot admit it. If the over-issued dollar is not linked to commodities, the United States will swallow all the inflation. If I were an American, I would definitely not want it. It is better for the whole world to share the inflation. pressure."

This is nothing new. When the world currency was the British pound, this was what the United Kingdom did. It was just a bit older, and many countries have forgotten about it.

The United States did the same thing when it started from the Bretton Woods system, but it was not as big as in the 21st century. Of course, inflation in the United States in the 21st century can be solved.

Think about it carefully before and after the oil crisis. The price of oil quadrupled. Didn't the United States digest the Vietnam War excessively?

In the 21st century, it was estimated that if oil stabilized at $300 and was generally accepted by the world, the United States would be able to overcome the difficulty of inflation. The only problem with UU reading www.uukanshu.com is that U.S. citizens must also suffer for a few years, which is unavoidable.

"Alan, are you too pessimistic?" Harold Wilson forced a laugh, and then said, "We have North Sea oil, which can withstand this tide of dollars, and we also have the pound area."

"The Prime Minister is so right." Alan Wilson wanted to sing praises to the Prime Minister, although these preparations had nothing to do with Wilson in front of him, they were all prepared by him, Wilson.

There is also the oil in the Gulf of Guinea in Africa, the oil in Malaya, the oil pipeline in South Sudan, and the United Kingdom is well prepared to deal with the oil crisis. Assuming that the United Kingdom does not want to be at least one of the countries that receive the over-issuance of US dollars, why should the sequelae of the over-issue of US dollars not be delayed for two more years?

Oil is only part of this discussion. Alan Wilson basically means that currency is to be linked to commodities. This is also the reason why the United Kingdom should have Bangladeshis in the process of this possible war between India and Pakistan. How do you say it? There are also 60 million people, who can make do with it for a few years.

"Speaking of this issue, if it is really unfortunate that India and Pakistan use Bangladesh as a battlefield, I think we can help or support Bangladesh after the war together with the Gulf countries." Harold Wilson, as the current Prime Minister, naturally Immediately draw inferences from one fact, the money cannot be paid by the UK itself.

"I don't think it's a problem. What these emirates lack is influence." Alan Wilson said as if being empowered, with the prime minister's wise approval written on his face.

I clocked in and got off work. Alan Wilson had other things to do. Her Royal Highness The Princess was not feeling well, and I hoped that he would straighten his bones. If he didn't go, he wouldn't support the royal family. He loved the royal family so much, so he would definitely go.