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Chapter 405: The future of the country (fourth update, please subscribe)

The British Empire was poor, but the Maharajas of India were rich!

Berlin, who was sitting in the car, looked through the information in his hand from time to time. If he was shocked at this time, he was already frightened by the wealth of the Indian princes.

"The rich are really a bunch of rich people!"

Any normal European would have a hard time imagining how much wealth those princes had. It was not just an astronomical figure, it was... it was a wealth that was unimaginable to humans.

"Maybe, they have all the wealth in India..."

While he was thinking this, the car was already driving into the presidential residence, and then Berlin got out of the car.

"...Neacham of Hyderabad is the only Indian monarch to enjoy the honorific title of "His Royal Highness the Fanatic". During the First World War, he donated a huge sum of 500 million pounds to the British. The British later specially awarded this title, To express gratitude.”

When referring to this donation, Berlin emphasized.

"At the exchange rate at that time, this donation was almost US$24 billion!"

Taking a deep breath, Berlin couldn't help but swallow the saliva. This saliva was greedy and eager.

A one-time donation of US$24 billion!

"Well, this is almost equivalent to one percent of the GDP of the United States! How about it? Isn't it very rich!"

After sighing, Li Yian said again.

In fact, this kind of thing is also very common in later generations!

After sighing, Li Yian continued.

No one knows, but one thing is for sure, they are very rich. Although he was a little jealous, Li Yian did not focus on their money, but hoped that they would use their money in the right place.

Berlin looked at Li Yian and smiled.

"Money can buy everything. Under certain circumstances, the UK is very poor now. Last year, in order to survive the financial crisis, they even had to borrow US$1.4 billion from Canada. In order to bribe the people and gain their support, Attlee's Labor Party can even dismantle the Royal Navy, what else can't they do?"

How much wealth do those local princes have?

After calculating an account, Attlee and others refused. They believed that by withdrawing troops from India and granting freedom to India, Britain could save 10 million pounds a year, and million pounds could provide housing units. So...give up! "

Shrugging his shoulders, Li Yian didn't even bother to complain about Attlee. What were they doing? Do you want to tear down the foundations of the British Empire yourself?

"Attlee's cabinet did everything they could to win the support of the people. Faced with the situation in India, the former Governor-General Wavell asked London for help - 20 British troops and million pounds were needed. The situation in India can be ensured.

"So, you want them to use money to buy independence?"

It’s not that it can’t be done, it’s that it can’t be done!

“Can money buy independence?”

"They are too rich. Junagadh is a small fiefdom located in the north of Mumbai. The local prince Nawab is obsessed with dogs. In order to hold a "marriage" ceremony for his dog, he invited princes and celebrities from all Indian states to come. Among them Including the Vice-President of India. Of course, the Vice-President definitely did not attend, but there were still 150,000 guests crowded into the "marriage" ceremony. This celebration cost one million pounds. In Junagadh, people Not as happy as a dog."

"The common feature of these princes is that they have accumulated huge wealth in the past few hundred years. Just like Nicham, even after donating 24 billion US dollars, he is still the richest man in the world. One, Lior, Cooch Behar, Badialala, Hyderabad, Kashmir, Mysore, Gwalior and Vadodara. The financial resources possessed by these princes are astonishing, billion ? Thirty billion? Fifty billion? Maybe more...who knows?"

On the surface it seems to be for the benefit of the British people, but in reality?

Behind the sanctimony, it's all business. Don't they know the importance of India's existence to the British economy and future? Of course they know, but they need to choose whoring,

"They can give up India for 200 million pounds, then they can support the independence of the independent states for 5 billion US dollars of interest-free loans!"

When talking about "independence of independent states," Li Nian sounded a little proud. He used an "interest-free loan" or even a donation in exchange for the Attlee cabinet's support for "independence of independent states." This was definitely a very cost-effective investment. Of course, the money came from the princes.

I, no, it should be said that "Hydra" is just planning all this from behind the scenes.

"Britain is indeed very poor, and they are very likely to accept the conditions proposed by the princes, just like yours. The Labor cabinet needs a large amount of money to win over the people. But, sir, there is a question, do you consider it? Pass?"

Berlin thought for a moment and said.

“In this process, one of the problems we have to face is that most of these princely states are states within states. They have no outlet to the sea and are surrounded by India. Even their princely states have internal instability. For example, the Maharaja Hari Singh of Kashmir is a Hindu, and among the four million subjects under his jurisdiction, three-quarters are Muslims. And Nicham of Hyderabad is a Muslim, but His kingdom has 20 million Hindus and 3 million Muslims."

After pointing out the internal problems of the princely state, Berlin said.

"And this means the possibility of future turmoil. Without British support, their rule is likely to be overthrown, and even India or Pakistan are likely to occupy their country. Their independence cannot last long."

Faced with Bolin's reminder, Li Yian smiled.

"There's no problem with that!"

"what?"

Berlin was stunned and didn't even react.

"No problem? In that case, why should we go to all the trouble to do this?"

"Because if we succeed, the independence of those country states will be an unexpected gain for us. Even if it fails, well, that is natural, but it leaves a problem - the independence of those countries is subject to international As recognized by society, India's annexation of those countries will, to a great extent, divert the world's attention from us!"

In fact, supporting the independence of the independent states is a very profitable thing in Li Yi'an's view. No, it is even a business without capital. If the independent states can become independent and persist, then India will be fragmented. In this way, not only Nanyang With one less opponent in the Indian Ocean, Tangshan's threat to the west will be greatly reduced.

And India's occupation of those princely states that have gained de facto independence will also have a series of chain reactions - such as United Nations intervention, such as sanctions within the Commonwealth in the days to come. In short, India will never want to be like in history. In that way, he would be the backbone between the British Commonwealth and the Soviet Union and the United States.

"For a long time in the future, there will always be people mentioning our purchase of the three eastern districts, but the purchase is at least somewhat reasonable, but what about India's military invasion? If the United Nations has nothing to do, Then we’ll help them find something to do.”

To make trouble, you don’t have to be in Berlin. You can also make trouble in the South Asian subcontinent. Would Nehru tolerate the emergence of several states within states?

"Uh……"

Berlin couldn't help but fell silent, and after a moment, he said.

"Given the military strength of the princely states, it is almost difficult for them to resist the invasion of the Indian army or Pakistan."

"That's why we need to encourage them to strengthen their armaments!"

Li Yian smiled.

"If necessary, we can set up a mercenary company to help them fight. Since they have no shortage of money, we can just take the opportunity to start business, don't you think?"

Looking at Berlin in front of him, Li Yian smiled.

"Hydra... can use India as a training ground to conduct some exercises, what do you think?"

(End of this chapter)