Chapter 1423 Landing in Bangladesh

Twenty nautical miles away, the five battleships dispatched with the Vanguard as the core were at the forefront. Although the battleships were products of the previous era, the King George V-class battleships were typical treaty battleships. They could only be said to be quite satisfactory. .

But it is undeniable that even in the 1970s, few countries had the strength to build one.

In front of the United States and the Soviet Union, battleships were backward representatives, but in front of other countries, the products of the previous era could still dominate. Behind the battleship formation is the Eagle-class aircraft carrier strike group. Surrounding this aircraft carrier are air defense and anti-submarine fleets.

The total tonnage of these big guys alone is close to 300,000 tons, five times that of the entire Indian Navy. At this time, these steel giants are squatting in the Bay of Bengal, watching the miscellaneous people coming out of the Ganges estuary.

India's aircraft carrier Vikrant, the giant-class Hercules sold by Britain to India, has returned to Kolkata.

Even if the aircraft carrier Vikrant was present, it would not be able to confront such a powerful enemy. The Indian military, which had just ended the battle in Bangladesh, did not hesitate to report the news of the appearance of the British fleet in the outer sea to New Delhi.

Since independence, India's biggest worry was the return of the British. It was only ten years ago that it focused its attention on a certain big country, but it did not expect that this time the Royal Navy really came again.

Even if we are equipped with outdated battleships and need to carry Eagle-class aircraft carriers that are far inferior to American carrier-based aircraft, we, the British, are as invincible as the world...

In the capital of Pakistan, Ali Bhutto, who had just taken over power from the military, was in a state of distress. It must be said that the mess left by the military government was really bad.

It can be said that Bhutto took office at a time when Pakistan was in crisis. Externally, India occupies 5,000 square miles of land in West Pakistan. East Pakistani soldiers have been captured and imprisoned in India. The war between India and Pakistan has not yet ended. Internally, the economy has been severely damaged, industrial and agricultural production has come to a standstill, and there is chaos. .

Ali Bhutto was born into a typical upper-class elite family during the colonial period. He was qualified as a lawyer in the UK. Of course he knew the UK well. After finishing his business, he asked the guards to let in the British commissioner who came to the door, William, the High Commissioner to Pakistan.

However, the eldest son David, who was preparing to return to China from Sikkim, also met the Ali Bhutto his father told him.

David originally wanted to return to London to heal the tense relationship between his parents, but he was given a new task by the supreme authority of having a son. He followed the High Commissioner to Pakistan to meet President Ali Bhutto who had just taken office, and Tell the truth about what Britain thinks.

What a great opportunity to gain seniority.

Don’t use it in vain, it will definitely be beneficial in the future.

"We cannot let Rahman go now, President Bhutto, this time we are here to help Pakistan. Although the war is over, the consequences of the war are far from over."

High Commissioner William directly stated his intention, "There is no doubt that Pakistan suffered a disastrous defeat in this Indo-Pak war. Half of the tax revenue and foreign exchange were generated by East Pakistan. Losing East Pakistan would be fatal to Pakistan. But Britain can find a way to reduce Pakistan's losses." Smaller.”

"The Royal Pacific Fleet is just off the coast of Dhaka. Now we need a reason to station in Bangladesh, and this reason lies with Rahman. The explanation for other countries is to guard against India's ambition to annex Bangladesh." David followed the old man's instructions. The core instructions issued by the United Kingdom supported, "Obviously, the United Kingdom is more qualified than India to put Bangladesh on the right track."

When David arrived in Pakistan and contacted his father, who was the supreme authority, he found out that the old man had begun to design the city of Dhaka. He really wanted to ask if he had ever been to Dhaka and did he know how many people there were?

"The release of Rahman can be released to us. The United Kingdom will definitely keep Rahman in Dhaka. I believe that from a religious perspective, Rahman definitely does not want Bangladesh to become India's after independence. Vassal, it is Britain that can solve this problem."

Speaking of this, William asked Ali Bhutto, "President Bhutto, I think this choice is not difficult in front of India and Britain."

Ali Bhutto was definitely not willing to cooperate with the former colonizers, but if there were Indian factors involved, it was not something that could not be considered. It is certainly impossible to take back East Pakistan with the power of Pakistan. The loss of East Pakistan has become a foregone conclusion. Since Britain is willing to come forward to solve this matter, he will certainly not object.

"Gentlemen, do you want to see Rahman now?" Ali Bhutto said after thinking briefly.

"Of course this is the best." William and David looked at each other and nodded, "The UK is willing to play a good role in the development of relations between the new Bangladesh and Pakistan."

At this moment, the busiest department in Whitehall is undoubtedly the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ever since the Royal Pacific Fleet was blocked at the mouth of the Ganges, the radio communications between China, the Soviet Union, the United States, India and Pakistan have mixed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs into a pot of porridge.

The whole world was in chaos because of Britain's actions. No one expected that the confrontation in the Bay of Bengal, which had just cooled down, would heat up again because of the appearance of the British Royal Navy.

"The United Kingdom should enter Bangladesh to maintain local stability in Bangladesh." Facing the swarming media people, Foreign Secretary Patrick answered decisively, "Although the war has ended, the pain caused by the war is far from over. Many countries in the Commonwealth hope that Britain can help the poor Bengalis and restore peace and prosperity."

While Foreign Secretary Patrick was making nonsense, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was replying to the stakeholders involved one by one, saying to a major country, "British intervention is conducive to the balance of the situation in South Asia and prevents India from annexing Bangladesh, which is also beneficial to you."

The reply to the Soviet Union stated, "The United Kingdom had no intention of provoking trouble, otherwise it would have dispatched together with the US task force during the confrontation in the Bay of Bengal. The actions at this time were purely for peaceful purposes."

The answer to the United States emphasized the special relationship between Britain and the United States, and the rest was similar to what he said to a certain major country.

As for Pakistan, it is a routine notification. What needs to be said has been clearly conveyed through the High Commissioner and the good boy.

Regarding India, the United Kingdom shouts that human rights are higher than sovereignty and guarantees the independence of Bangladesh. At the same time, starting from its position of strength, it reminds India that it has violated the agreement signed between India's independence and the United Kingdom. That is, India's imports and exports must be calculated in pounds, and the ruble is calculated in rupees. This behavior has damaged the traditional relations between the two countries.

Alan Wilson turned off the TV and took the telegram sent back by David, "Your good son will be back soon. He also asked me in the telegram whether I have been to Dhaka. Well, it seems that I, a British Indian official, will Do you still want to accept professional evaluation from your own son?”

"He's just asking, not because he doesn't believe in your ability." Knowing that her son was about to return to China, Vivien Leigh stopped losing her temper with a man of the same status as her husband, and whispered aggrievedly, "You should also tell me that there is a war in South Asia. , just let him go like this, as if he is not your son."

"Isn't it aggrieved to work for the interests of the country?" Alan Wilson said with a cold face, proudly puffing up his chest, "If one day the British Empire needs me to sacrifice, I will... hmm!"

The declaration that he would live through fire and water without hesitation was directly covered by the palm of the British treasure.

The TV then broadcast an important news, "The High Commissioner to Pakistan and Pakistani President Ali Bhutto discussed the Bangladesh issue. After the High Commissioner's candid communication, President Ali Bhutto announced the release of Awami League leader Rahman. Below is Rahman Mann’s statement.”

"The new Bangladesh will be a prosperous and peaceful country. We attach great importance to the feelings of the United Kingdom. Bangladesh also needs the help of the United Kingdom to lead us out of the quagmire..."

Rahman's script spread throughout the world through British public opinion, and was also the best explanation for this operation for the Royal Navy off Dhaka.

This time the Royal Navy is dispatched to pick peaches from the mountains. In fact, everyone knows it clearly. The United States understands, a certain major country understands, and the Soviet Union understands, not to mention the two countries involved, Pakistan and India. But everyone understands, but It must also be admitted that this fleeting opportunity was seized by the British, and the sword was used cleanly.

Even Indira Gandhi broke things to vent her anger at the Prime Minister's Office, but she had to admit that this colonial power, which usually pretended to be dead, suddenly violently took out a knife and taught India another lesson.

Less than twenty hours later, the British fleet from Malaya docked in Chittagong. Marines holding the Union Jack flag and Chinese Malay troops made the Union Jack flag reappear in South Asia.

It took a long time for the British troops to land. After all, the situation in Chittagong was not good. It had been devastated by the Indian war. When the British landing troops set foot on this familiar land, some Bengalis hid in the distance and watched. Seeing all this, the landing soldiers who had already prepared candies had a good experience of the love between soldiers and civilians.

India itself is not much richer than Bangladesh. It has to rely on benefits from the Soviet Union. How can it benefit Bangladesh in turn? It would be nice if they don’t steal anything in Bangladesh, but the UK is different. What’s more, the sugar industry in Malaya is a pillar industry, so spreading some candies is not a problem at all.

During a question in the House of Commons, Harold Wilson firmly promised, "Britain will ensure the independence and integrity of Bangladesh and pull this country, which has been affected by the largest war since the war, out of the quagmire. This is what the British Empire should have leadership.”

The House of Commons burst into applause. Even the Conservative Party did not get irritated at this time. They also admitted that this operation was beautiful and Prime Minister Wilson did a good job.

"Those who are good at fighting have no great achievements, you know that?" Alan Wilson, who had already shot and changed places, looked at the BBC and gave all the credit to himself in front of Dream.

India may have the most complicated mood right now, but so what? Why not pull out the aircraft carrier Vikrant and have a fight with the Royal Navy? If you don't dare, don't say anything.