"Damn it, if I had known that the one who donated the most military expenditures could become the Viceroy of India, I would have fought for it even though I was trying to sell it!" The Princely Rulers from all the major kingdoms looked at Mir Osman Ali Khan with extreme expressions in their eyes. They are very depressed and disappointed. If they try their best, 15 billion Mark will not be impossible to get. Although, this is almost equivalent to their entire net worth. But with the rich land and Viceroy of India's position, the money can be earned back soon.
Especially Mysore State's Princely Ruler cannot accept such a result. With only 500 million Mark, he missed out on the position of Viceroy of India. This is probably the worst thing he has done in his life.
Mir Osman Ali Khan enjoyed the jealous and envious eyes of others looking at him. Although, he has almost handed over all his wealth. However, he knew that he was the one who won in the end among the many Princely Rulers today.
"Everyone, thank you for your support to the German Empire. Next, Empire will soon hold a coronation ceremony for His Majesty the Emperor. After this coronation ceremony is over, the division of India's land will officially begin!" Prime Minister Bülow said.
Although many Princely Ruler are not willing to accept this result, they know that this cannot be changed. They could only hope that when their turn came, the fertile lands had not yet been divided. However, no matter how bad the land is, it is still much better than the land they have now.
Next, Imperial Prime Minister Bülow and Foreign Minister Wachth specially summoned Princely Ruler from the country such as Hyderabad State, Mysore State, Indore State, Kashmir State, Travancore State, Junagadh State.
These princely states are among the many princely states in India, they have larger territory and larger population. This time, they would get the same amount of territory and a larger population. This will undoubtedly make these feudal states stronger. At that time, India's stability will have to rely on those feudal states.
"Everyone, after this land distribution, I believe that your kingdoms will become even more powerful. However, you have to know that German Empire can make you stronger, and it also has the strength to eliminate you. So, you'd better not do anything that is detrimental to the Empire's interests!" Prime Minister Bülow looked cold.
"Prime Minister, please rest assured. All India states are loyal to the great His Imperial Majesty and German Empire! No one will betray German Empire!" Mir Osman Ali Khan said quickly.
Other Princely Ruler also expressed their opinions one after another. Their combined strength accounted for more than half of India. In other words, as long as these kingdoms are controlled, India's stability is guaranteed.
"You must remember that it is the German Empire that allows you to expand your strength. The British have ruled India for so many years and have not given you any benefits except exploiting you. After the empire rules India, the British will definitely not give up. When the time comes, they will definitely try every means to cause trouble. Your stance must be firm. If one day, the British really defeat the empire in India, then your good days will also come to an end." Imperial Foreign Minister Vachter said.
The faces of those Princely Rulers suddenly became serious. Indeed, the land now allocated to them by Germany was originally directly colonized by the Britain people. Now, the Germany people have allotted those lands to them. If the Britain people return to India again, they will definitely not admit it. When the time comes, they Princely Ruler will probably become the targets of Britain people. The Germany people passed through those lands and successfully tied them to Germany.
"Your Excellency Foreign Minister, the Britain people want to retake the land that belongs to us, and we will never agree! If they dare to return to India, we will fight them to the end!" Mir Osman Ali Khan said.
As Viceroy of India, of course he has to take a stand at this time. He knows that if Britain calls India back, he will never be Viceroy of India. Just for this point alone, he would have to fight tooth and nail with the Britain people!
Other Princely Ruler people also expressed that they would fight to the end with Britain people. After all, they got the land and population from the Germany people. If the Britain people rule India, they may take them back.
"In addition, there are many people in India who are trying to achieve independence. For example, Indian National Congress and Green Party Alliance people. Empire will never allow India to be independent. Because this will harm Empire's interests. I believe that you also don't want India to be independent, because then your status will be greatly affected, and your territory, population and even wealth will all be lost." Wachth continued.
"Yes, Your Excellency Foreign Minister, we will not allow India to be independent." Princely Ruler expressed their stance one after another. They are not fools. Once India becomes independent, it will definitely become a unified country. In that case, can their country still exist? Can their descendants continue to be noble Princely Ruler? That's obviously impossible. Therefore, they will never agree to independence.
"Next, Empire hopes that each country can establish a certain army. Empire will sell weapons and equipment to you. And send military instructors to train your troops. Empire hopes that your army can become an army with strong combat effectiveness, instead of being like Britain 0 The Anglo-Indian Army formed by the people is vulnerable. In the future, the stability of the India, as well as the suppression of those rebellions and even the resistance to the invasion of the Britain people, will require the use of your army!" Minister of War and Chief of Staff Feng Field Marshal Falkenhayn said.
Being able to have a powerful army, these Princely Rulers will certainly not object. Even though, these armies are deeply influenced by Germany people. Even when the war broke out, they had to obey the command of Germany people. But they don't care, as long as they can ensure their status, that's enough.
This time, German Empire successfully pulled Princely Ruler from India into his own camp. For their own benefit, they will do their best. Germany can gain its own benefits by supporting these Princely Ruler. For Germany, this is undoubtedly to obtain the maximum benefit at the minimum cost.