Chapter 343 What Is the Prime Minister of a Great Power?

"He even wanted to thank us." Alan Wilson said very proudly. As for why he chose Nehru instead of Patel, just say that the Labor Party, not the Conservative Party, is in power now, and explain to Patel.

You can't say it forever, maybe there will be times when you need Patel's help. Saying that the appointment was made because the Labor Party was optimistic about Nehru, and if the Conservative Party was in power and the Deputy Prime Minister of British India was Patel, this might make Patel feel more comfortable.

In fact, even within the Congress Party, due to Gandhi's leaning towards Nehru and Nehru's obvious age advantage, it would be difficult for Patel to defeat the young and powerful Nehru.

Placing the blame on Labor helps give Patel's supporters a sense of delusion. That is Nehru was appointed by the British, and Patel failed only because Nehru was valued by the British.

In this way, the conservatives of the Congress Party, inspired by this illusion, would not be so convinced of Nehru.

It helps to unite the military morale of the conservatives. Even if Patel dies young like in history because of his old age, the conservatives will not fall apart for a while.

In the final analysis, from the perspective of the British Empire, post-independence India is still doing well, which is good for everyone.

It would be good to let Nehru use the next time to complete the integration of India, and then pass away after completing the task.

Before the official announcement in London of the candidate for Deputy Prime Minister of British India, Alan Wilson was anxious to make a last-ditch attack.

The secret treaty about Goa was officially signed with Pedro, the representative of the Portuguese Governor-General. In fact, it should have been signed long ago. It was just waiting for Goa to lay a solid foundation and complete the construction of the Peace Cult residential area around Goa.

Although Alan Wilson has not been in contact with the Portuguese recently, he also helped with some political guidance. Just like the three countries of Bhutan, Sikkim and Nepal in the north, the most important thing is to establish a decent identity system.

You must know that the most indispensable thing in the subcontinent is people. If Indians want to infiltrate, it will be difficult for neighboring countries to withstand it.

Identity systems should be established sooner rather than later. As soon as the partition of India and Pakistan begins, the peaceful believers around Goa will naturally become a protective embankment to keep out India's sneaky population infiltration.

After the secret agreement was signed, Alan Wilson looked at Pedro and said, "Mr. Pedro, it would be better to wait until the end of British India to announce the full contents of the secret agreement. This can be regarded as fulfilling our friendship!"

“Helps you Brits to shirk responsibility.

Pedro said understandingly, and then frowned and said, "But we are going to start changing territories. This kind of action cannot be hidden from the Congress Party." "

"Just don't mention how much land will be replaced." Alan Wilson reminded, "Article 10 of the secret agreement, the port of Goa will be used as a joint Anglo-Portuguese naval base. We must keep our promise then."

"Of course, Portugal and the British Empire have been allies for hundreds of years, and together we defeated Spain." Pedro said solemnly, "The Royal Navy will always have the right to use the naval base in Goa."

"Then thank Portugal." Alan Wilson said with a sigh of relief, "We can start the territory swap now. It is the right time to announce before London has announced who will be the Deputy Prime Minister of British India."

On August 27, the Portuguese Governor-General of Goa announced that Christians from Dadra Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu would move to Goa to live, and the migration would begin immediately.

At this time, the industrious assistant to the British Indian Commissioner was busy with the next thing. He talked for the second time with the representatives of the Tata Group and the Birla family who had completed the fundraising. This time he had more questions than the previous one. The Bora family who didn't come.

The leader of the Bora family also came this time. Gonzaya Taz Bora started working as an apprentice in the family business at the age of thirteen, and was able to stand alone at the age of sixteen. After inheriting the family business in 1929, he began to enter the industry and established his own position in key industries such as aluminum, cement and chemical industries, becoming the founder of the Birla Group Company.

The last time Gonzaya Bora didn't come was because the Bora family had a very close relationship with the Congress Party. The first call from the Viceroyalty of British India, Gonzaya Bora adopted a wait-and-see attitude for political reasons.

But when both the Tatas and Birla families started raising money, Gonzaya Bora couldn't sit still. If the British are determined to hand over part of the industry to the two named families, once these two families absorb the industry, they will leave the Bora family behind in terms of strength.

Alan Wilson was not surprised by the arrival of Gonzaya Bora, and he did not mean to welcome it either.

He also knew that loan sharking among Indians was very rampant recently. These local Indian elites would do anything to fill the vacancy after the British left and seize a favorable position.

The problem of private loan sharking in India has always been very serious. This can be seen from Modi’s demonetization order. Lao Xian started the demonetization order in the name of combating black money laundering. The loan sharking business in India has been so prosperous in the 21st century. Especially now.

However, this has nothing to do with him. Britain is not suitable to interfere in the internal affairs of Indians at this time. As for the Indians who are trapped in loan sharking, why can they use Xi'er to pay off their debts if they don't have enough money? How can a living person be choked to death by urinating?

What's the problem with this? It's very in line with India's national conditions. Selling her daughter can also solve her own debt problem.

He just wants to use money to fill the local fiscal deficit. From the perspective of Indian private enterprises alone, the figure of 100 million pounds is indeed an astronomical figure. But since these national entrepreneurs are here again today, it shows that they still have ways to raise these funds. money.

Besides, these big compradors in India were definitely not treated badly. The value of the industries involved far exceeded the price of 100 million pounds. In the next few decades, the industries controlled by these families will bring returns several times or dozens of times.

Steel, chemicals, and textiles, regardless of their profits, are in a semi-monopoly environment. By tapping into the subcontinent's internal market, they can make a lot of money.

The Bailadir Iron Mine is undoubtedly one of the industries that are most valued by these big compradors.

The Mysore iron ore that was previously sold to the United States is the most convenient for sea transportation, the highest quality iron ore, and the lowest cost. But in terms of reserves, the Bailadir Iron Mine was the source that supported the steel industry in British India.

The quality of the ore from the Bailadir iron mine is only slightly worse than that of the iron ore in Mysore. But it is also sufficient for use in the steel industry.

One-fifth of the reserves are of similar quality to the Mysore iron ore, which is an absolute pillar of the country. Whoever gets it has a golden mountain in his hand.

The Tata Group, the Birla family and the newly arrived Bora family are all eager to give it a try. Although reason tells them that this iron mine cannot be owned by one family, who can control greed.

This time Alan Wilson kept an eye out and found an open manor to discuss the issue to avoid being shrouded in curry. It disappeared directly from the Viceroyal House of British India.

At that time, Prime Minister Lloyd George casually drew a pen on the world map, and a new country was born. Today's Alan Wilson can also snap his fingers and a monopoly capitalist in an industry is born.

Regarding the gifts from these big compradors, Alan Wilson accepted them all without hesitation, but he still acted impartially and in a business-like manner. He accepted all the gifts, which is equivalent to not receiving any gifts. Is there any problem?

Both the Tata family and the Birla family have expectations for the ownership of iron ore. The origin of the Tata family can be regarded as a representative of industrial salvation. When he returned from studying in the West and became the head of the family, he was inspired to develop heavy industry.

At that time, the Indian industrial bourgeoisie had gradually formed and developed. Due to the obstruction of the colonial government, the plans of some large industrial capitalists in Bombay to develop heavy industry in the early twentieth century failed.

But only the Tata family, after being refused aid by the United Kingdom, obtained experts and machinery and equipment from the United States and Germany respectively, and took advantage of the rising movement of Indians to buy Indian goods to successfully issue stocks domestically.

The Tata family, which is already based in the steel industry, is bound to win this. To this end, it has adopted a variety of means and united many connections to obtain India's largest iron ore.

The key to transforming from comprador to monopoly capitalist is now in Alan Wilson's hands, and he even has time to remind arriving guests to be gentlemen and not lose their status due to quarrels.

At the same time, important talks involving the formation of India's future wealthy class were taking place.

At 2:00 pm GMT on August 29, Prime Minister Attlee of the British Empire announced at the London Parliament that Nehru would be nominated as Deputy Prime Minister of British India, and Governor-General Mountbatten would also serve as Prime Minister of British India. The steps to transfer power to India were official. start.

For many days, supporters of Nehru and Patel in British India attacked and abused each other because of who was the deputy prime minister of British India. But when the final news came, they were still immersed in the good news. Among them, the entire subcontinent became a sea of ​​joy.

Before the Prime Minister officially announced Nehru as the Deputy Prime Minister of British India, Sir Barron, the British Commissioner to India, had already met Nehru once and said that Prime Minister Attlee was still optimistic about Nehru, who had similar ideas to the Labor Party. As the candidate to lead India in the future, only in the hands of Nehru will India become a significant and powerful country.

Nehru had always believed that he had greater advantages than Patel, but he was uneasy without any definite news. After the official news came, he was inevitably excited and happy for his victory over Patel.

More importantly, the dream he has pursued for decades is now in sight. He is no longer a party leader who resisted colonial rule, but a prime minister of a big country. In his hands, India will surely become a powerful country in the future.

What does it mean to be a prime minister of a great power? Nehru made a strategic move and leaned back on his chair, feeling very satisfied.