British Civil Servant

Chapter 14: matters between commissioners

Simply racist! But it has nothing to do with yourself. The corners of Alan Wilson's mouth twitched slightly, wondering if it is possible that the world-famous **** label in India in later generations has now loomed.

Thinking a bit far, after the meeting, the governors and commissioners of the provinces did not leave, but seized this opportunity to communicate. Sir Barron has prepared wine and whiskey, so that these civil servants who have worked hard to arrive in New Delhi, unloading Feeling at home from the exhaustion of the next body.

The unprecedented world war is still going on, but the backbone of the civil servants of British India is carrying out the fine tradition of tight front and rear, showing the gentlemanly demeanor that the British Empire cannot lose at any time.

As Commissioner of Hyderabad, Alan Wilson has just shown a mature attitude at the senior civil servants meeting, and has also attracted the attention of his colleagues. Normally, with such a young face as Alan Wilson, he would have been ostracized and indifferent, but in 1945 in British India, such a special period, this was not the most important thing.

For those who have reached the top level of civil servants in British India, they are now more concerned about the existence of British India. Once British India is said to be independent as some voices in London say, it will inevitably follow. 100,000 civil servant families will return to the UK, how many will continue to hold respectable jobs? This is a big problem!

Compared with this major event, Alan Wilson's abrupt role as Commissioner of Hyderabad is no longer a big deal. It can only be regarded as a small thing in the process of the great change.

"To be honest, Ali Jinnah and Nehru should not be looking for trouble at this time." Burke, a senior Bangladeshi official, was optimistic about the support of the Congress Party and the Muslim League for the war.

When these words were said, many high-ranking officials and commissioners nodded their heads. In recent years, although the troubles between the Congress Party and the Muslim League have become more and more serious, basically, the British Indian Governor's Office and their civil service system are still in control of the situation. Nehru and Ali Jinnah had more trouble finding each other.

"I also agree with Burke's idea. If we don't cooperate with our work at this time, it will only give us the opportunity to clean up them. The disgust between the Congress and the Muslim League is still higher than that of us." The high-ranking officials nodded without thinking. In dealing with these two major forces, Britain's long-standing political experience has played a role, and it is also what the British Empire is best at. Divide and conquer, which is what everyone in Europe does.

At this time, the Congress Party and the Muslim League did not want the Governor's Office and the Colonial Department to be hostile to themselves on the other side, so they had the idea of ​​worrying about gains and losses, and did not dare to take a tough attitude.

"Fairness and justice will be passed down from generation to generation, and this is also the best tradition of the British Empire." Burke suddenly raised his glass to Alan Wilson, "I already have this understanding of Alan at such a young age, and I feel for old Wilson. Happy."

"Thank you." Alan Wilson also raised his glass. In fact, the relationship between the two sides was not far from distant. After arriving in India, the old Wilson worked in Kolkata, which is the center of Bengal Province.

Although there is such a small flaw as the Great Bengal Famine, if you really get to the bottom of it, Old Wilson will definitely not be able to take the credit for it, and Burke should have a share anyway.

The precious friendship formed during the great famine in Bangladesh made today Burke, a senior official of Bangladesh, come forward at a critical moment to accept Alan Wilson, and also said that these senior civil servants of British India have officially accepted the commissioner of Hyderabad. candidate.

It’s better to come late than never. Even according to history, British India will still exist for at least two years. During this time, everyone can stuff the thick suitcases with banknotes, and then return home with beautiful scenery. Besides, what if British India continued to exist? Can't you imagine it?

However, the most important thing for Alan Wilson now is still the duty of the head sergeant of the monarch of Hyderabad. As an honest person, he will never deny that he is now more concerned about his relationship with Ali Khan than he is about Britain. Working in India, he also had to have a good talk with the Junagadh State Commissioner.

For Sir Barron, he still has to continue to communicate with the Congress Party and the Muslim League, hoping to get the support of the two largest forces in British India when victory is already in sight.

On this occasion, it was entirely the communication between Sir Barron and the powers of India. The governors and commissioners of the provinces were all in New Delhi to settle their personal affairs. Alan Wilson also regarded this return to New Delhi as a vacation, chatting with John while managing the line.

"What good servants the Indians are, I don't know what the final opinion of the London side will be." Although he was young, Alan Wilson was an old imperialist as soon as he opened his mouth. The two took a relaxing walk and finally stopped in front of a stall. Seeing that the leather shoes on his feet were dusty, he sat directly in front of the shoe shiner and seized the time to enjoy the imperialist treatment in the future capital of India.

John did the same when he saw it. He sat down to solve the employment problem of the Indian people. Two British gentlemen, on the colonial land, chatted with each other like no one else.

"No matter what the final result is, we can't go back empty-handed. In fact, it's a good thing for us to work in the native country. The local monarch is skeptical of the Congress Party and the Muslim League, and we need our help at this time. Support. We can also use that support to solve our own problems.”

Satisfied with the shiny leather shoes, Alan Wilson took out the rupee in his hand as a reward to the shoe shiner with a humble smile, thinking to himself, how did he come to a time when the British Empire was declining? How unlucky! The good days are not long.

It is impossible to criticize Alan Wilson for being backward in thinking. If a person can stretch his hands to eat and open his mouth, who will make hard choices and work hard?

"Ali Khan wants to promote some kind of alliance of the princely states. If this is done, you and I will both receive generous thanks." Alan Wilson lowered his voice, "I believe John, you also know the princely state of Junagad, Among these states, compared with the larger Kashmir, the Junagad state is located on the west coast, not far from Mumbai. Such a good location is much better than the remote Kashmir. The area is not small and the location is good. Mr Ali Khan very much hoped that Junagadh could help him in the face of Congress and the Muslim League."

John stretched out his hand and rubbed the stubble that had just grown on his chin, and said calmly, "It's time to think about what kind of way out we can use the power in our hands."

"Ali Khan was the richest man in the world a few years ago." Alan Wilson made a pun, and he talked about it.

In just a few words, the two state commissioners have reached a consensus on looting India's wealth, an unprecedented theft.

It cannot be said that the matter between the local commissioners cannot be described as stealing. It is a matter of their own accord. The two have the right to benefit the local state that has a good relationship with the British Empire.

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