Chapter 229 Taking Advantage of the Opportunity to Rob

Who would choose to be the second child if they could be the boss? Those countries that say that their country has no ambitions for the world are generally just because of national strength and cannot achieve global ambitions, which does not mean that they really do not have any.

This is especially evident when it comes to Patel's and Nehru's internal relations within the Congress Party.

When it came to the issue of Nehru's succession, maybe Gandhi really felt that he was old, maybe Gandhi had seen that self-government still had an absolute advantage in the Congress Party, maybe Gandhi really felt that the elders who had passed sixty years should fully support the young people He presided over the work, and he repeatedly proposed at the Congress Party meeting that the Congress Party should have Nehru as the chairman of the party.

Although he was well aware of Nehru's education in England, he didn't know much about the situation in India, and his claim of immediate independence appeared fanciful, but Gandhi knew this young man. He has feelings, and has passed the test of the fire behind bars many times.

Although the young man did not understand and be enthusiastic about Gandhi's homespun movement, and they had major differences on some major issues, Gandhi was determined.

Gandhi's proposal that Nehru serve as the chairman of the Congress Party has been approved, but many people in the Congress Party cannot understand and accept it. Gandhi patiently explained to these people.

He said: "Don't worry about putting power in the hands of young people. It's scary that a useless person like me still holds power. Some people think he is too excited, but I think he has a warrior-like impulse. There is also the caution of a politician. Give him power and the country is safe."

The reason why Nehru has a higher status than Patel in the Congress Party today has a huge relationship with Gandhi's support back then. Does Patel obey? Superficially, who knows behind the scenes?

Alan Wilson also knows more. In fact, when India was just independent, some people believed that India under the management of Patel and Nehru was a kind of duopoly. But, Patel's problem is the same as that of Ali Jinnah, who died almost a few years after India became independent.

Unlike Ali Jinnah, who is plagued by illness, at least on the surface, Patel can't see the problem. Maybe he doesn't even think he has any problems, and now he still wants to compete with Nehru.

This telegram from London just gave Patel a chance to appear on the international stage, and it would be a pity to miss it.

"I still have to go back and think about it." Although Patel had already decided to start the trip to London, but after years of education in the UK, he still said verbally that he should think about it.

But if anyone made him really think about it, it was undoubtedly his enemy.

"Then the next one is the Muslim League." Seeing Patel leave the Governor's Mansion, Alan Wilson muttered, and he wanted to repeat what happened just now, but with a different target.

Sending off the nasty people would relieve the pressure that British India is now facing.

In fact, the situation faced this time reminded Alan Wilson of another major famine decades ago, the same severe drought for two consecutive years, and the same operation method.

In 1876, due to drought, the Deccan Plateau suffered from crop failures, which affected southern and southwestern India. In the second year, the scope of the famine expanded, and the affected area reached 700,000 square kilometers.

During this period, the local governor exported a record 6.4 million tons of wheat to the United Kingdom, and held a grand banquet of 60,000 people to commemorate the coronation of Queen Victoria, which weakened India's economic strength to a certain extent , the famine affected approximately 55 million people and killed 5.5 million.

There are also some advantages now. For example, British India now has a full 200,000 tons of wheat. Although the population has already doubled, it seems a little bit of a drop in the bucket.

But we have to consider that the times have always brought about some changes, and this is an era of globalization. Maybe the Indians who are begging with their rice bowls will really ask some countries to donate money and materials.

If Americans can show some kindness,

Well, before the independence of British India, Alan Wilson didn't mind, and sold some of the natural resources still in British India to American companies at a reasonable price.

Who made him be kind-hearted by nature, and he couldn't see the scene of people starving.

Of course, it is impossible for Alan Wilson to know about the discussions within the Congress Party, but he knows what Gandhi is doing recently, playing the role of a saint. Having said that, Gandhi has also shaped the image of a saint for decades, and he is familiar with how to handle it.

At this time, Gandhi was over seventy years old, and his appearance was not striking. He was always naked and wore a loincloth. Authority, so that others have to show respect and admiration for him.

His quiet and deep eyes can always make a deep observation of things, and his clear and kind voice always makes people feel refreshing and resonates. Regardless of the size of his audience, he can relate to Gandhi.

But this time Gandhi had to return to the Congress Party. At the same time that Alan Wilson was lobbying the Muslim League in the same way, Patel and Nehru had different views on the trip to London.

With the status of Nehru and Patel in the Congress Party, once the two people have differences, almost no one can mediate. Only one person has such prestige, and that is Gandhi who has already started touring.

There was a dispute between the two young leaders of the party, and Gandhi had to rush back immediately.

Regarding the trip to London, Nehru believed that this was another imperialist conspiracy, and it would be no different from the previous round table meetings. Non-violent non-cooperation should be adopted and the trip to London this time should be rejected.

But Patel has a different view on this. He feels that after the baptism of the world war, the time for India's independence is ripe.

This trip to London is different from the original roundtable conference in terms of environment. It is a good opportunity for the British and even the whole world to listen to the voice of India. This opportunity should not be missed.

"Over the years, the British have proven that they will not let go." Nehru said resolutely, "We must understand that the long-term nature of this struggle cannot be taken lightly."

"Our struggle has been going on for decades, starting after the First World War, and now we have gone through the Second World War. It is not easy. On the contrary, this is a good opportunity." Patel said in front of Gandhi The face insisted, "This is the last obstacle. As long as we rush over, we will free hundreds of millions of people in the subcontinent. Become a glorious Indian instead of appearing as a colony of the British Empire across the world." before the world."

"I don't think going to a city thousands of miles away is more important than fighting in the subcontinent." Nehru said with a smile, "What are you going to do in the international community, begging for mercy?"

"Mr. Gandhi, it is hard for me to imagine that this is what Nehru said." Patel turned to Gandhi and said, "I have decided to set off immediately so that Londoners can hear the voice of Indians and understand that the colonial era is over. gone."

Gandhi was silent, already understood that Patel must leave, nodded helplessly, "Well, I will not stop anyone, I hope your trip to London goes well, and you can get the conditions you want for India .”

Soon the Governor's Mansion received Patel's positive reply. In Sir Barron's office, Alan Wilson told his immediate superior, "It is a relief for the conservatives of the Congress Party to leave India. Tone, it would be great if there were any accidents on the way."

"Don't be impulsive!" Sir Barron shook his head and said, "This is too obvious, and he can't do much. The so-called self-power that Patel thinks is only useful in this subcontinent. As long as he leaves A foot from the subcontinent is nothing."

Seeing Alan Wilson nodding, Sir Barron asked, "How is the response to the drought?"

"It depends on the scale of the drought. It is really impossible to estimate. If the drought only affects a place as large as Hyderabad, it is not a big deal. If it is bigger?" Alan Wilson said nonchalantly, "Punjab Province No news came back. Although the local climate is not good, it has become the most stable food producing area in British India. However, if the local food is used for disaster relief, the peace believers there occupy an overwhelming majority, and the rest are tin Christians, there might be some problems."

"That means there is no problem." Sir Barron breathed a sigh of relief. It doesn't matter whether it is the issue of the Peace Christians or the Sikhs. It is an internal conflict in the subcontinent, as long as it has nothing to do with the British.

In fact, the Governor's Office has always been efficient, depending on what it is facing. During the Great Famine in India in 1876, 5.5 million people starved to death in the subcontinent. Didn't the Governor's Office still transport six to the mainland with great efficiency? 1.4 million tons of wheat?

After the Congress Party and the Muslim League successively expressed their willingness to go to London, Sir Barron sent the news to the mainland, and Alan Wilson immediately arranged the itinerary to let the two delegations board the ship.

On the contrary, Tubang, who has always been looked at differently, did not get the opportunity to participate in the previous round table meeting.

It's worth noting that you don't participate in this kind of useless opportunity to show your face. If you have this skill, it's better to strengthen the strength of Tubang, which is more important than anything else.

In a month's time, it will be clear at a glance how wide the famine will spread. Alan Wilson, who has always been concerned about the country and the people, could not sleep at night, and relieved the tension on Vivien Leigh.

Alan Wilson, who was smoking an after-event cigarette, had an ethereal head. Vivien Li reached out and took half of the cigarette, and took two puffs, "What's the matter? Aren't you always full of confidence?"

"There is no confidence in this kind of thing. It would be nice not to be robbed at ordinary times." Alan Wilson paused when he said this. In fact, this is indeed an opportunity to be robbed, especially for Portugal.