"But this incident gave me a wake-up call. There should be no food problems in the Soviet Union. I also don't want to see a repeat of the incident in the 1930s." Stalin said slowly.
Because of the relationship between longitude and latitude, the food production incident in the Soviet Union was actually much later. Now a whistleblower appeared in British India. Stalin, who was also committed to post-war reconstruction, while watching the excitement, also focused on himself.
On the country.
Because reports of drought signs had appeared in Ukraine, British India was clamoring all over the world to face the test of drought, which also made Stalin begin to re-view the same problem in his own country.
When the war ended, the Soviet Union's grain output was only 70% of what it was before the war, but the Soviets were not afraid because they could defeat the powerful Germany and naturally recover their agricultural production as soon as possible.
The Soviets, who had experienced two major famines, were already alert when the disaster first appeared. They immediately made a request to the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, hoping that their leader Stalin could provide assistance to the disaster areas and adjust their food consumption plans.
to cope with famine.
"Let Comrade Khrushchev come to Moscow. I want to know clearly the situation in Ukraine." Seeing that British India was facing a formidable enemy, Stalin resorted to this thief-catch-the-thief method and decided to see the real situation in Ukraine.
Condition.
It is only June now, compared to the drought in history that started in July and lasted until the following year. Now, because of the show of British India, Moscow has noticed the drought in Ukraine that has also begun to be reported.
Germany and the Soviet Union were under the same climate. While British India was facing drought, there were also signs of famine in Germany due to the sequelae of war and climate problems.
When the news about British India's fight against drought came and appeared in newspapers and became news, the Germans began to put themselves in their own shoes and pay attention to the situation around them. The British-occupied Trade Committee reported to London that famine had already appeared in Germany.
sign.
It was not just limited to Germany. In his report to the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee, Lagardia, director of the United Nations Relief and Relief Administration, pointed out that this time the famine was by no means limited to British India.
We have received news that there are signs of famine in Eastern Europe, the Far East and even Europe. Currently, only the colonial government of British India has maintained transparency to the outside world and is fully prepared.
Many victims died on the road because they had no food to eat. It can be said that they starved to death everywhere. Victims who died of hunger could be seen everywhere on the roadside. Many victims were so hungry that they chose to commit suicide.
In the face of such a famine, even ordinary landowners could not escape. A landowner in the United Provinces chose to commit suicide by drowning due to hunger.
Ordinary people had no choice but to starve to death in the face of famine. In a family of five, three people starved to death, and only two children were taken away by passers-by. Their lives are unknown.
This kind of famine has begun to spread in the South Asian subcontinent and East Asia. When questioned by Washington, Lagadia, director of the United Nations Relief and Relief Administration, said, "I hope that the situation in British India is really like what the Governor-General in New Delhi said.
We are fully prepared and hope that the United States can take action to alleviate the humanitarian disaster."
British India was of course well prepared, at least in the eyes of London and Washington. In fact, the Governor's House was indeed not idle, and was not taking a heavy blow against the hoarding of unscrupulous grain dealers.
This was all to balance the price of goods in British India. At this time, the chief executives of each province, with the cooperation of judicial officials, were working very hard.
As for the specific disaster relief plan, after careful discussion at the Governor's Office, it was decided to hold a meeting to come up with a mature plan for implementation. Sir Barron condemned the behavior of Indian grain merchants in major cities with a heavy face, and left the Governor's Office.
Efforts to combat the drought came to nothing.
This condemnation was unanimously endorsed by the civil servants who attended the meeting. If it were not for these profiteers who were trying to make money for the country at this time, the situation would not have evolved into what it is now.
"Should we ask for help from the international community? After all, the situation in British India has been known to the whole world." A very smart official suggested. His smooth forehead showed that his smartness was by no means groundless.
"The situation at home is also very serious. The rationing system has not been completely ended in the country. There is no surplus food to save British India. How can we save so many people in British India."
Alan Wilson said with integrity, "In short, any rescue must be based on self-rescue. External forces cannot solve all problems after all. Of course, I am not against asking for help from the international community, but it is still early. And we
We can first communicate with some countries, such as France. France is the breadbasket of Europe and a famous agricultural power. I believe no gentleman will deny this."
"France?" The officials in the conference room looked reluctant. They actually asked the gentlemen of the British Empire to bow to the French?
"Unless you want to rescue yourself. Isn't now an opportunity to show unity?" Alan Wilson reminded everyone that the whole world is watching now. It was not just a round of noise before, but now the eyes of the whole world are on the subcontinent.
Seeing the solemn meeting, heading straight for today's insult to the law, he had to take the topic back. Now that hundreds of millions of people in British India were in desperate need of food, there was no time for jokes about insulting the law.
Eileen Wilson naturally didn't know, because her rants really gave many countries a wake-up call. Even if she knew, this would be a good thing to avoid the tragic death of many people.
Many countries around the world are holding meetings to discuss how to deal with droughts, just like the Governor's House in New Delhi.
"Alan is right, it is better not to be disturbed when the local economy recovers." Sir Barron finalized the topic, "We have to consider the overall interests of the British Empire. Once the local economy recovers, it will be the entire British Empire that benefits.
Including but not limited to British India, so this issue must be considered from an overall perspective."
"Are there any specific plans for self-rescue? In terms of eating habits, Hindus actually consume quite well. They can live for a long time with just a little bit of food. We should explore the potential in this aspect." Alan Wilson crossed his fingers.
, glanced at the colleagues in the conference room, and suggested, "How about we take the initiative to contact the Congress Party? It will always be a matter of time. We need the Congress Party and the Muslim League to maintain the stability of British India. After this is done,
No matter how many people starve to death between the two forces, nothing will happen to the subcontinent."
"Congress party?" Sir Barron, dragging his head with one hand, said impatiently, "We can't solve it. What they can do is to cause trouble every day. Without us British, the subcontinent will always be
middle Ages."
"Not really. I remember that Mr. Gandhi is most famous for his hunger strike. If Mr. Gandhi can set an example and ask Indians to follow him, there are so many Indians, and a lot of food can be saved. This can also be regarded as a self-help measure.
Is there a way to do that? Doesn’t reducing consumption count as self-help?”
"Wow!" Sir Barron, who was originally listless, couldn't help but sit up straight. It sounded like there was still some possibility.
Wasn't Gandhi good at hunger strikes? Now is the time when a saint is needed to lead the people of the subcontinent out of famine, so he shouldn't refuse, right?
"Then we have to invite Gandhi to come to the Governor's Palace to talk." Sir Barron agreed with a smile. "In this case, we are going to carry out a food conservation campaign. The secretary office immediately drafted an announcement. This time
There is no need to write an official article, explain the matter in the simplest terms. After all, the food conservation movement requires the participation of people from the entire subcontinent, and what you write can only be understood by a small group of Indian elites."
"I understand, Sir Barron, just write some demagogic slogans, that's it." Private Secretary Edel received the signal accurately.
Then Sir Barron glanced at his wrist and said, "It's time to get off work. The remaining matters will be taken care of tomorrow."
In the conference room, which was already filled with smoke due to the tobacco problem, the officials attending the meeting left in a hurry, and it was already five minutes past the end of the day.
Early the next morning, the Governor-General of British India issued two messages. The first was to call on all the people of the subcontinent to save food. It is glorious to save food, but it is shameful to waste food. Who knows that every grain of food on the plate has been worked hard? Such slogans formed the basis of this Governor-General's visit.
The main content of the government announcement.
As for another thing, it is to invite the Congress Party and the Muslim League to come to the Governor's House at this time to give up party and religious conflicts and unite to deal with this drought.
The food conservation movement and the news of inviting the two major parties to the Government House to jointly deal with the drought.
Compared with the previous response of the Governor-General's Office, it can be said that it has gone a step further, and it was directly published on the headlines of newspapers everywhere. This shows that the Government-General of British India, the Congress Party, and the Muslim League jointly took substantive actions to fight the disaster.
When the news came, the Indians, who were already feeling a little anxious, suddenly felt a glimmer of hope.
"Bah, the son of a profiteer. It's so satisfying that your father was arrested." An Indian holding a newspaper looked at the son of a grain store owner who was selling grain a few days ago. He spat and smeared it on the homeless child.
He sarcastically said, "The British have a greater sense of justice than your father. Your father is a disgrace to Indians."
Seeing the boy wiping tears disappear, the third brother, who had a strong sense of justice, smiled knowingly.
As for the British people with a sense of justice, headed by Alan Wilson, they are waiting at the gate of the Government House to wait for the leaders of the Congress Party and the Muslim League to arrive. This time, the Government House named a request to discuss with Gandhi himself. The purpose is of course, "Please invite Gandhi."