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 their country has no global ambitions are generally just because of national strength issues and cannot have global ambitions. It does not mean that they really have no global ambitions.
This is particularly obvious when it comes to the internal relationship between Patel and Nehru within the Congress Party.
When it came to the issue of Nehru coming to power, perhaps Gandhi did feel that he was getting old. Perhaps Gandhi had seen that autonomy still had an absolute advantage in the Congress Party. Perhaps Gandhi did feel that the elders who had passed their sixties should fully support the young people.
Presiding over the work, he repeatedly proposed at Congress Party meetings that Nehru should be the chairman of the Congress Party.
Although he was very aware of Nehru's education in England and did not know much about the situation in India. His claim for immediate independence showed elements of fantasy, but Gandhi understood this young man, who was enthusiastic about his work and devoted to his motherland and people.
She has feelings, and has been tested by fire behind bars many times.
Although this young man did not understand or be enthusiastic about Gandhi's homespun movement, and they had major differences on some major issues, Gandhi was determined.
Gandhi's proposal that Nehru become the chairman of the Congress Party was approved, but many people within the Congress Party could not understand and accept it. Gandhi patiently explained to these people.
He said: "Don't worry about transferring power to young people. It would be scary if 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 the power and the country will be safe."
The reason why Nehru has a higher status than Patel within the Congress Party today has a huge relationship with Gandhi's support back then. Does Patel obey? He obeys on the surface, but who knows behind the scenes?
Alan Wilson knows more. In fact, when India first became independent, some people believed that India under the management of Patel and Nehru was a kind of dual politics. However, the problem of Patel is really the same as that of Ali.
Like Na, he died almost just a few years after India became independent.
Unlike Ali Jinnah, who was suffering from illness, at least on the surface, Patel could not see the problem. Maybe he did not feel that there was anything wrong with him, and now he still wants to compete with Nehru.
This telegram from London just gave Patel an opportunity to appear on the international stage. 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, after years of education in the UK, he still said verbally that he should think about it.
But if anyone makes him really consider it seriously, then there is no doubt that he is his enemy.
"Then the Muslim League will be next." Seeing Patel leaving the Government House, Alan Wilson muttered, and wanted to repeat what happened just now, but with a different person.
Sending away the unsavory people can relieve the pressure that British India now faces.
In fact, the situation he faced this time reminded Alan Wilson of another great famine decades ago, the same severe drought for two consecutive years, and the same operating methods.
In 1876, drought led to crop failure in the Deccan Plateau, affecting southern and southwestern India. The scope of the famine expanded the next year, with the affected area reaching 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.
, this famine affected approximately 55 million people and killed 5.5 million people.
There are some advantages now. For example, British India now has a full 200,000 tons of wheat. Although it is a drop in the bucket to deal with the current population that has doubled several times.
But we must also consider that times have always brought about some changes. This is an era of globalization. Maybe Indians begging with their rice bowls will really make some countries donate money and materials.
If Americans could show some kindness, then before the independence of British India, Alan Wilson would not mind selling some of the natural resources of British India that were still in his hands to American companies at reasonable prices.
Who makes him naturally kind-hearted and doesn't want to see people starving?
It was naturally impossible for Alan Wilson to know about the discussions within the Congress Party, but he knew what Gandhi was doing recently, playing the profession of a saint. After all, Gandhi had also been shaping the image of a saint for decades, and he was very familiar with how to handle it.
At this time, Gandhi was already over seventy years old. His appearance was not striking. He was always naked and wearing a native woven loincloth. His noble and solemn demeanor, and his unhurried and humble demeanor formed his strength and strength.
Authority makes others have to show respect and admiration to him.
His quiet and deep eyes were always able to make profound observations on things, and his clear and kind voice was always refreshing and resonant. No matter how many people he listened to, they could all take a breath away from Gandhi.
Connected.
But this time Gandhi had to return to the Congress Party. Just as Alan Wilson was lobbying the Muslim League in the same way, Patel and Nehru had different views on the trip to London.
Given Nehru and Patel's status in the Congress Party, once the two had differences, almost no one could mediate. There was only one person with such prestige, and that was Gandhi, who had already started touring.
There was a dispute between two young and powerful leaders in the party, and Gandhi had to rush back immediately.
Regarding the trip to London, Nehru believed that this was another imperialist conspiracy and would be no different from the previous round table meetings. He should adopt the method of non-violence and non-cooperation and reject this trip to London.
But Patel has a different view on this. He feels that after the baptism of the world war, India's time is ripe for independence.
This trip to London is different from the original roundtable meeting in terms of environment. It is a good opportunity for the British and even the world to listen to India's voice. This opportunity should not be missed.
"Over the years, the British have proven that they will not let go." Nehru said firmly, "We must understand the long-term nature of this struggle and cannot have the feeling that it is easy."
"Our struggle has gone on for decades, starting after the First World War and now after the Second World War. It is no longer easy. On the contrary, this is a good opportunity." Patel said in front of Gandhi.
Faced with this, he persisted and said, "This is already the last obstacle. As long as we get over it, we will let hundreds of millions of people in the subcontinent regain their freedom. They will become a glorious Indian instead of appearing in the world as a colony of the British Empire."
In front of the world.”
"I don't think that going to a city thousands of miles away is more important than fighting in the subcontinent." Nehru laughed and said, "Why are you going to the international community, begging for mercy?"
"Mr. Gandhi, it's hard for me to imagine that this is what Nehru said." Patel turned to Gandhi and said, "I have decided to set out immediately to let Londoners hear the voice of Indians and understand that the colonial era is over.
Already."
Gandhi remained silent. He already understood that Patel had to leave. He nodded helplessly and said, "Well, I will not stop anyone. I hope your trip to London goes well and that you can get the conditions you want for India."
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Soon, the Government House received a positive reply from Patel. In Sir Barron's office, Alan Wilson told his immediate boss the news, "It will be a relief for this Congress conservative to leave India."
It would be great if something unexpected happens along the way."
"Don't be impulsive!" Sir Barron shook his head and said, "This is too obvious, and he can't do anything. The so-called power that Patel thinks is only useful in this subcontinent, as long as he leaves
Even one foot of the subcontinent means nothing."
Seeing Alan Wilson nod, Sir Barron asked, "How is the response to the drought going?"
"It depends on the scale of the drought. It's really impossible to estimate. If the drought only affects an area as big as Hyderabad, it's not a big deal. If it's bigger?" Alan Wilson said nonchalantly, "Punjab Province
No news came back. Although the local climate is not very good, it has become the most stable food production area in British India. However, if local food is to be used for disaster relief, the peaceful believers there account for the overwhelming majority, and the rest is tin.
Christians, there may be some problems."
"Then there is no problem." Sir Barron breathed a sigh of relief. Whether it was the problem of the Peace Christians or the Sikhs, it was an internal conflict within the subcontinent, as long as it had nothing to do with the British.
In fact, the Governor-General's Office has always been efficient, depending on what it is facing. In the Great Famine in India in 1876, 5.5 million people starved to death in the subcontinent. Didn't the Government-General's Office still transport six to the mainland with extremely high efficiency?
1.4 million tons of wheat?
After the National Congress Party and the Muslim League expressed their willingness to go to London, Sir Barron sent the news to the mainland, and Alan Wilson immediately arranged the itinerary for the two delegations to board the ship.
On the contrary, Tubang, which has always been looked at with disdain, did not get the opportunity to participate in the round table meeting like before.
It doesn't matter if you don't participate in this useless opportunity to show your face. If you have this time, it's better to enhance the strength of the country. This is more important than anything else.
In a month, it will be clear how far the famine will spread. Ellen Wilson, who has always been worried about the country and the people, can't sleep at night, and Vivien Leigh relieves the tension.
Alan Wilson was holding a cigarette after the event, his head was empty. Vivien Leigh reached out to take half of the cigarette, took two puffs and said, "What's wrong? Aren't you always full of confidence?"
"There is no confidence in this kind of thing. It would be nice if we were not taken advantage of." Alan Wilson paused when he said this. In fact, this is indeed an opportunity to take advantage of the situation, especially for Portugal.