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Chapter 495: The Dream of the South Asian Subcontinent (First update, please subscribe)
India.

New Delhi.

Three months ago, August 15th was a carnival for hundreds of millions of Indians. It was their Independence Day.

Three months ago, this country under British rule finally ushered in independence. The British Union Jack was everywhere replaced by the saffron, white and green flag of independent India. On that day, the national flag slowly rose and more than half a million people cheered in unison. When the flag was raised to the top of the flagpole, a rainbow appeared in the sky. In the eyes of Indians, this is the manifestation of the Holy Spirit by the gods.

"God has given us such an auspicious sign, who can stop us from moving forward?"

I don’t know how many Indians think so. Although there will inevitably be some pain in this process, in the eyes of optimistic people, it is just the pain of India’s new life.

November, New Delhi, Central Hill, Prime Minister's Residence.

This majestic palace-style building in Mughal style was originally named Victoria Palace. As can be seen from the name, this palace once served as both the "Royal Palace" of India and the residence of the Viceroy of India. A few months ago, after India's independence, the Governor's Palace, built with red sandstone, was converted into the official residence of the Prime Minister.

In the past few months, this place has been the center of the storm - India has never been able to calm down before and after independence, because the independence of the princely states caused by the partition has greatly weakened India's national power, and the killings between believers have even more Caused millions of casualties.

However, compared to the latter, Indian Prime Minister Nehru and other officials in this official residence are more concerned about the former.

In the Prime Minister's Office, Nehru glanced at Defense Minister Sardar Baldev Singh. The Sikh was appointed as the defense minister in India's first cabinet because other senior Congress party members were I don't want this position with little power or scope of influence. Although this guy is rich and easy-going, he is just a civil servant.

"The collective security forces are the mercenaries hired by the princely states from Asia."

The reason why Nehru specifically mentioned these Japanese mercenaries was because in his judgment, this was the only force that would cause them trouble. As for Hyderabad's army... it was simply vulnerable.

"General, you can't say that. Although I have never been on the battlefield, I know that the Japanese are still very brave. When they fight, they act like madmen."

Not one, but more than thirty. Therefore, after the independence of the independent states was inevitable, Nehru had already made up his mind to take back the independent states, even if it meant war.

"We always have to be careful when facing them."

But how can there be a country within a country within a big country?

"Those Japs now are just a group of mercenaries carrying rifles to get around. It only takes one shelling and they will flee in panic."

So from the day of independence, he sent princely commissioners to lobby those independent princely states one by one - princely states whose princes were Hindus, and made a lot of promises, as long as they remained neutral.

"Are we sure we can defeat those Japanese mercenaries?"

"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, we defeated the Japanese army with tanks and aircraft during World War II. Although they were not afraid of death, we still killed them! We fought all the way to Singapore."

As the Minister of Defense, Sardar, although he upheld the standards of officials in the colonial period of the British Empire and lived his life in old-fashioned, colonial and outdated working methods, he still received a high salary and had something to say.

This is not just conceited, but an accurate judgment based on previous combat experience.

If you are going to war, you still need to seek the opinions of soldiers. Finally, Nehru turned his attention to General K. M. Kariappa, the commander-in-chief, and asked.

It has to be said that as the Prime Minister of India, Nehru was definitely a typical "British". He not only received British education, but was also influenced by British imperial ideas. From the moment of independence, Nepal What Helu is committed to pursuing is not just independence, but a "viable great power."

In fact, the reason why he said this was not because he was such a careful person, but because he and Admiral Cariappa were not on the right track. Since they were not on the right track, his words must be opposed.

"India without Hyderabad is not a complete India and will not occupy an important position on the world political stage."

Admiral Kariappa said in a cocky tone when asked by the prime minister.

"So, according to the plan, we will invest 300,000 troops to attack Hyderabad from three directions..."

Admiral Cariappa then ordered people to unfold the map and explained that he and the staff officers were formulating a battle plan.

When India and Pakistan were partitioned, India inherited millions of troops from the British-Indian army, including 15 infantry divisions, 19 armored regiments, 18.5 artillery regiments, 61 engineering regiments, and 6 military factories. The air force was allocated 7 fighter squadrons and 1 transport squadron. In terms of military strength, it is definitely the best in Asia - after all, it has thousands of tanks alone, plus thousands of armored vehicles, and its technical equipment is definitely the first in Asia.

Excellent equipment gave India the confidence to be confident. In the view of General Kariappa and his staff, it would only take a few days at most to end this battle by mobilizing 300,000 troops.

"In one week, Your Excellency, Prime Minister, in one week, Hyderabad will be annexed to India!"

Nehru stood up and walked to the map. Looking at Hyderabad on the map, Nehru was silent for a moment and then said.

"Very good, then inform the National Servants to act as planned!"

……

"Sir, the National Servants are preparing for action."

In the military camp near Hyderabad Airport, the major wearing British military uniform reported to Skorzeny.

The National Servants Corps is a fanatical Hindu organization. Before independence, they planned to assassinate Pakistani Prime Minister Jinnah. They also encouraged Hindus to attack peaceful believers across the country. The riots in Hyderabad were also related to this organization. There is an inseparable relationship.

Later, the major further said that all the intelligence they had confirmed the intelligence Skorzeny had received before: the National Servants would incite Hindu thugs to launch attacks on peaceful believers.

"... We have enough reason to believe that this was all planned by New Delhi to find an excuse to invade Hyderabad."

Listening to the intelligence officer's report, Skorzeny seemed extremely calm. He just quietly glanced at the soldiers training outside the window, and then said.

"Okay, it's time for us to show off our skills."

he said suddenly.

"It all comes at the right time."

In fact, Skorzeny has been looking forward to this day since the day he arrived here, and now, this day has finally arrived!

"That being said, don't forget that India has one million troops."

Chief of Staff Radel’s reminder made Skorzeny smile.

"That's just one million!"

Ignoring the chief of staff's reminder, Skorzeny continued:

"We just need to implement it according to the plan. There is no suspense in this battle."

Unlike the commander's confidence, Radel appeared cautious.

"But if they move very quickly on all fronts, the tools we can use will be limited."

Although he is very confident in his own fighting power, Radel also has his own opinion - too many ants will kill the elephant. Besides, they are not elephants yet.

"We need this fight, Radel,"

Skorzeny laughed.

"After all, only through this battle can everyone believe that hiring the "Black Knight" is worth the money!"

(End of this chapter)