Chapter 26 Transfer
"Actually, I can understand the protest from the Congress party, but out of the responsibility of Commissioner Hyderabad and respect for Monarch Ali Khan, I can't stop the enthusiasm of the Hyderabad side for this gathering, and I have no reason to stop it at all."
This one-on-one meeting was actually very unexpected by Alan Wilson, but he quickly cleared himself of his responsibilities according to the previous explanation, but General Mountbatten had a playful look on his face, with an expression that seemed to be smiling but not smiling, worthy of the British Dragon Aotian. Such a calm and relaxed appearance made Alan Wilson unconsciously close his mouth.
"I've heard this more than you've said." Reaching out and plucking out his ears, General Mountbatten commented with some amusement, "Look at you civil servants, who say these things every day that no one understands, and think that you are very smart, but in fact? Small things start a meeting, big things pat the head. ”
Mountbatten's sculpted face was full of dialogue immunity, and then he turned to himself and said, "It's just that I didn't expect you to go to my daughter, which is very surprising." Tell you the truth, I don't know and don't want to know what your purpose is, but now at this critical moment when victory is in sight, there must not be any problems in British India, which could delay victory by a day. ”
For General Mountbatten, the most important thing now is to win the world war, and compared to Europe, where the news of victory has already come at any time, things on the Asian side are not particularly clear.
In General Mountbatten's mind, the result of the victory was naturally the same as that of Germany, and the Allies invaded the Japanese mainland, liquidating the whole of Japan to ensure that the country would not become a threat in the future.
Seeing Mountbatten's immune speech, Alan Wilson was a little dumbfounded, thinking about it, the other party was born so high, he grew up in praise since he was a child, and he came into contact with dignitaries. Moreover, Mountbatten has always been known for his communication, and as soon as he came to India, he solved the problem of coordination between British troops and other Allied forces, and it was definitely not useless as people think.
"To be honest, I want to make concessions to Nehru on this matter, and of course I have learned from Sir Barron that the Congress party is not very tough on your affairs, but I still have to do it." Mountbatten held his head in one hand and said flatly, "The reason is like what I just said, I don't want any negative factors to appear until the victory is coming. ”
When Alan Wilson heard this, was he going to be killed as an example? I couldn't help but have to explain.
"I've decided to transfer you out of British India!" General Mountbatten said to himself, "This is not out of selfishness, and it has little to do with Pamela, just a temporary transfer." ”
"Temporary reassignment?" Alan Wilson muttered, not quite understanding what Mountbatten meant.
"It's just superficially acceptable to the Congress Party!" General Mountbatten explained, "The situation in Europe is now very good, the Allies have broken through the Rhine line, Berlin is close at hand, and this is not counting the Soviet Red Army on the Eastern Front. In fact, the joy of victory can come at any time. The moment the war ends is when it is most chaotic. I would like to explain here that this is not a punishment for you, but only for you to leave British India for a while, so that you can be more mature when you return. ”
Alan Wilson stared at Mountbatten's expression with some impoliteness, but immediately realized that he shouldn't have done so. But it seems that the other party has no reason to deceive himself.
"I have a good relationship with Winston, I can help you write a letter of recommendation, which department do you like to work in?" Mountbatten said this, asking rhetorically in an inquiring tone.
Mountbatten is not lying at all, his relationship with the current Prime Minister Winston Churchill is indeed very good. This is only part of the truth, and the whole fact is that he has good relations with all the senior officials of the allies with whom he interacts, with few exceptions.
At this time, Alan Wilson woke up like a dream, and some departments quickly went through it in his mind, and said uncertainly, "Ministry of Foreign Affairs? ”
"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs? It's a bit similar to what you're doing now, but I think it's the Colonial Office that is the best fit for you. General Mountbatten thought for a moment and shook his head, "Of course, the war in Europe is the most important thing at present, and you can gain a lot of experience in this process, so that the British Indian Minister Leo Emery and I also have a good relationship, I asked him to recommend you to serve in the Colonial Department, but temporarily seconded to wait in Europe in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, once Japan can't hold on in the Asian theater, I will let you come back." ”
Europe? The front line of the US-Soviet confrontation? The Berlin Wall? Thinking about this, Alan Wilson sighed that this was indeed a good place to go.
From the day Germany surrendered, the wonderful history entered another stage.
"You don't want to go?" General Mountbatten tilted his head and said with the arrogance of a rich and handsome face, "This is an opportunity. ”
"I, of course! We are very willing to take on greater challenges. Alan Wilson opened his mouth, knowing that it was a foregone conclusion, "I don't know when I'm going to go." ”
"Giving you a few days to deal with things, I heard that you have a good relationship with Ali Khan, which is an aspect to be appreciated. You can say goodbye to your friends for the rest of the day. Mountbatten didn't know why, but he breathed a sigh of relief.
To this day, Alan Wilson still thinks in his heart that this British dragon is just looking for an excuse to get out of British India, until he is stunned to accept two handwritten letters from Mountbatten, one to Prime Minister Winston Churchill and the other to Leo Emery, the Secretary of State for the Indian Colonies.
"You go to Sir Barron to arrange a trip to Europe, and you have to put these two letters away, and you have the only free time left to attend to your business." General Mountbatten held his own handwritten letter in his hand and said, "You also saw the contents of the letter just now, so you can rest assured." ”
At least on the surface, Alan Wilson did roll out of India in front of the Congress party. This was an explanation given to the Congress by the Viceroy of British India.
"It was such a surprise." Sir Barron shook his head slightly, "Actually, I could have ignored the protests of the Congress party, but with these two letters, maybe it's really a good thing." ”
"Does Sir Barron think so?" Hearing the head of the British Indian civil service say this, Alan Wilson suddenly became optimistic, and he also felt that this was not a bad thing.
"I didn't say anything, good things and bad things are sometimes the same thing." Sir Barron muttered for a moment, "At least you are free for the past few days, forget all your troubles, take it easy, and when the time comes, you will go to Bombay and take a boat, and now there is no danger on the sea." ”
Departing from Sir Barron, Alan Wilson immediately rushed to the next occasion.
"My father transferred you out?" Pamela Mountbatten whispered angrily, "Why is he like this?" I took those Indians too seriously, I went to him. ”
"That's not a bad thing, is it?" Reaching out and grabbing the corner of Pamela Mountbatten's coat, Alan Wilson shrugged and said, "If possible, you pay more attention to Hyderabad, a few of my assistants are doing a good job." ”
"You seem to be happy to leave British India?" Pamela Mountbatten asked, skeptically.
"I'm heartbroken, and I'll be working on this when I get back." Alan Wilson pursed his lower lip and blew the hair on his head, "It's also a good thing to go back to London, I just finished my graduation thesis." ”