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With Alan Wilson's best wishes, British treasure Vivien Leigh embarked on a journey to the United States. While Vivien Leigh was leaving, the news that British India was facing a drought also spread throughout the world through the public opinion hegemony of the British Empire.

Now everyone knows that British India is now facing the test of drought, and at the same time appreciates the transparency shown in British India. Other countries don't think about how to beg for opacity.

At the same time when the news of the drought in British India spread to the world, the British Indian Governor's Office and the Supreme Court took the lead in cracking down on hoarding. This action also showed unprecedented efficiency.

The Governor's Office and the Supreme Court jointly issued a decree on the punishment of some unscrupulous businessmen who disregarded the safety of the people in the subcontinent during the drought period and maliciously hoarded and raised prices. It shows that the colonial government of British India is determined to fight against this behavior. .

During the special period of drought in the subcontinent, all provinces and states must resolutely and strictly investigate and deal with such illegal acts in accordance with the law.

It is necessary to strike in time and accurately.Strictly follow the laws and regulations formulated by the Supreme Court and the regulations of the Governor-General's Office, accurately identify behaviors that disrupt market order, such as hoarding and price gouging, and crack down on them in a timely manner.

It is necessary to deal with it strictly and quickly according to the law.For the behaviors involved in disrupting market order, we must fully consider their special harmfulness and punish them severely according to law.For illegal cases related to drought prevention and control, it is necessary to enhance the sense of responsibility, speed up the pace of work, innovate law enforcement methods, and effectively improve the efficiency of case handling.

For relevant laws, policies, and typical cases investigated and dealt with according to law, it is necessary to strengthen publicity and guide all aspects of the subcontinent, especially businesses and individuals that produce and operate food, to have a deep understanding of the illegality and harm of hoarding and driving up prices in drought relief and disaster relief. sex and corresponding legal responsibilities.

We are currently in a critical period for drought relief and disaster relief. We must resolutely investigate and deal with such illegal acts that disrupt market order in accordance with the law, ensure food security in the subcontinent, adequate supply and orderly circulation of materials, and create and maintain a good market for the overall planning of disaster prevention and control and economic and social development. environment.

This announcement was jointly issued by the Governor's Office of British India and the Supreme Court. Andrew, the governor of Bengal Province, took the joint announcement from the Governor's Office and the Supreme Court, and in the Calcutta Provincial Assembly, he said with righteousness and excitement, "Hurry up and arrest people." , Arrest those unscrupulous profiteers, confiscate all the food, and put it in a safe place."

The drought in the subcontinent is getting worse. It is more reassuring to put these life-saving grains in the hands of the colonial government than in the hands of illegal grain merchants.

The United Provinces are the largest and most populous province in British India, as well as the province with the largest Hindustan population.In the fight against this menacing drought, the United Provinces is undoubtedly the top priority.

Burke, the chief executive of the United Provinces, said in a telegram to the Governor's Office in New Delhi that the United Provinces had made all preparations to fight the drought, but the largest granary in the jurisdiction was burned down by hostile anti-British elements. The largest granary in the United Provinces disappeared, making the United Provinces even worse.

Sir Barron, with a clear mind, immediately asked the secretary's office to draw up a communiqué condemning the anti-British elements for burning down the granary of the United Provinces.

He also said in a threatening tone that he had already contacted General Irvine, who was stationed in the British Army in India, and did not rule out using the British Army in India to solve the problem at this moment destined to be tested. He also said that he was currently asking London for instructions.

Vivien Leigh had just left the subcontinent. Within two days, the Governor's Mansion joined forces with the Supreme Court, administrative officials, and judicial officials to unleash a dazzling combination of punches, which dazzled the two major forces of the National Congress Party and the Muslim League.

Just as they were preparing to respond to the communiqué against hoarding, news broke out in the United Provinces that anti-British elements had attacked the colonial order and burned granaries, causing heavy losses in the United Provinces' food reserves.

After another internal meeting, the debate was on the side of the Governor's Mansion, condemning the incident of burning the granary?Or wait and see for a while?The Governor's Mansion also sent news that the British troops stationed in India would be used.

Within 48 hours, the National Congress Party and the Muslim League were in a state of turmoil and used the British troops stationed in India?This seems to have happened a long time ago, and every time it is accompanied by a major tragedy.

Due to the transparent operation of the Governor's Office of British India this time, the news of British India was quickly known to other countries.

"Hehe." Stalin looked at the information sent by Beria in the Moscow Kremlin. It was not information, it was news that the whole world knew, and said with a smile, "There is nothing [-]% in the world, but Is the granary set on fire? It is probably not done by some anti-British elements, maybe it was set on fire by the British themselves."

"Just like Comrade Stalin, I also have this kind of doubt in my heart." Beria followed up with Stalin's statement.

Chapter 239 Please Gandhi!

"However, this incident has reminded me. There should be no problem with the food supply of the Soviets. I also don't want to see the incident in the 30s repeated." Stalin said slowly.

Because of the relationship between latitude and longitude, the food production incident in the Soviet Union was actually later. Now there are whistleblowers in British India, which made Stalin, who was also committed to post-war reconstruction, focus on himself while watching the excitement. on the country.

Because in Ukraine, there have been reports of signs of drought, and the British India has been clamoring for the test of drought all over the world, which also made Stalin start to look at the same problems in his own country.

When the war ended, the grain output of the Soviet Union was only [-]% of that before the war, but the Soviets were not afraid, because they were able to defeat the powerful Germany, and naturally they could restore their agricultural production as soon as possible.

The Soviets, who had two major famines, already had experience and became vigilant when the disaster just 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-stricken areas and adjust the food consumption plan. to deal with disasters.

"Let Comrade Khrushchev come to Moscow, I want to know the situation in Ukraine clearly." Seeing that British India was approaching a big enemy, Stalin resorted to this kind of thieves, and decided to see the reality of Ukraine. Condition.

It is only June now, compared to the drought that started in July and lasted until the second year in history.Now Moscow has noticed the Ukrainian drought that has also begun to be reported because of a performance by British India.

Germany and the Soviet Union were in the same climate. While British India was facing drought, there were also signs of famine in Germany due to the aftermath of the war and climate problems.

When the news of the British India’s fight against the drought came out and appeared in the newspapers, the Germans began to put themselves in their shoes and pay attention to the situation around them. The British Occupied Trade Committee’s report to London indicated that there was already a famine in Germany. sign.

It is not limited to Germany. Lagardia, director of the United Nations Relief and Relief Administration, pointed out in a report to the Appropriations Committee of the US House of Representatives that the famine this time is by no means limited to British India.

According to the news we have received, there are signs of famine in Eastern Europe, the Far East and even Europe. At present, only the colonial government of British India has maintained transparency to the outside world and is ready for battle.

Many disaster victims finally collapsed on the way to escape because they had nothing to eat.It can be said that starvation is everywhere, and victims of starvation can be seen everywhere on the roadside.Many disaster victims chose to commit suicide due to starvation.

Facing such a famine, even ordinary landlords were doomed.A landowner in the United Province chose to drown himself because of starvation.

Ordinary people can only helplessly starve to death in the face of the famine. In a family of five, three people died of starvation, and only two children were taken away by passers-by. Their lives and deaths are unknown.

This kind of famine has begun to spread in the South Asian subcontinent and East Asia. Lagardia, Director of the United Nations Relief and Relief Administration, said when he was questioned by Washington, "I hope that the situation in British India is really like what the Governor-General of New Delhi said. We are well prepared and hope that the United States can take action to alleviate the humanitarian disaster."

British India was certainly ready, at least in the eyes of London and Washington.In fact, the Governor's Mansion is indeed not idle, isn't it attacking the hoarding of illegal grain merchants.

This is all to balance the price considerations in British India. At this time, the chief executives of each province, with the cooperation of judicial officials, are working very hard.

As for the specific disaster relief plan, after careful discussion by the Governor's Office, it was decided to hold a meeting to come up with a mature plan to implement. Efforts to combat drought have come to naught.

This condemnation was unanimously agreed by the civil servants present at the meeting. If these profiteers hadn't made a fortune at this time, the situation would not have evolved into what it is now.

"Should we ask the international community for help? After all, the situation in British India has been known to the whole world." An extremely intelligent official made a suggestion. His smooth forehead showed that his intelligence was not groundless.

"The situation in the local area is also very serious. The rationing system has not been completely ended in the country. There is no surplus food to rescue British India. They are talking about how we can save so many people in British India."

Alan Wilson said with great integrity, "In short, any rescue must be based on self-help. After all, external forces cannot solve all problems. Of course, I am not opposed to asking for help from the international community, but it is still early. And we You can communicate with some countries first, such as France, France is the granary of Europe and a famous agricultural power, I believe gentlemen will not deny this."

"France?" The officials in the conference room all looked reluctant, and they actually asked the gentlemen of the British Empire to bow their heads to the French?

"Unless you want to rescue yourself. Isn't this an opportunity to show unity?" Alan Wilson reminded everyone that the whole world is watching now. It was not for nothing before, but now the eyes of the whole world are on the subcontinent.

Seeing the solemn meeting, he went directly to the rhythm of insulting the law today, so he had to take back the topic. Now that the hundreds of millions of people in British India are starving for food, there is no time to make jokes insulting the law.

Eileen Wilson naturally didn't know, because her rants really reminded many countries.Even if you know it, it is a good thing to avoid the tragic death of many people.

Many countries around the world, like the current Governor's Palace in New Delhi, held meetings to discuss how to deal with the drought.

"Alan is right. It is better not to be disturbed when the local economy recovers." Sir Barron said, "We have to consider the overall interests of the British Empire. Once the local recovery is restored, the entire British Empire will benefit. Including but not limited to British India, so we have to consider this issue from a holistic perspective.”

"Is there a specific plan for self-rescue? From the perspective of eating habits, Hindus can actually consume enough. They can live for a long time with only a little food. We should tap the potential from this aspect." Alan Wilson crossed his fingers , glanced at the colleagues in the conference room, and suggested, "Why don't we take the initiative to contact the Congress Party? It's always a matter of time. We need the Congress Party and the Muslim League to maintain the stability of British India. Get this done The two forces, no matter how many people starve to death, 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, they know how to make 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, there are so many Indians, and a lot of food can be saved. This can also be regarded as a self-help Isn’t it a way to reduce consumption? Doesn’t it count as self-help?”

"Wow!" Sir Barron, who was originally listless, couldn't help but sit upright. It sounded like there was still some possibility.

Wasn't Gandhi good at hunger strikes?Now is the time when a sage is needed to lead the people of the subcontinent out of the famine, shouldn't he refuse?

"Then let's invite Gandhi to the Governor's Mansion." Sir Barron admitted with a smile on his face. "In this case, we are going to carry out a campaign to save food. The secretary's office will immediately draw up an announcement. This time Don’t write official articles, just explain things in the simplest terms, after all, the food conservation movement requires the participation of people from the entire subcontinent, don’t write that only a small group of Indian elites can understand.”

"Understood, Sir Barron, just write some demagogic slogans, that's right." Private secretary Edel received the signal accurately.

Then Sir Barron glanced at his wrist and said, "It's time to get off work, and the rest will be handled tomorrow."

In the smoky meeting room already caused by the tobacco problem, the officials attending the meeting dispersed in a rush, and it was 5 minutes after the off-duty time.

Early the next morning, the Governor-General of British India released two messages. The first was to call on the people of the subcontinent to save food. It is glorious to save food, but shameful to waste food. Who knows that every piece of food on the plate is hard work. Such slogans constituted the Governor-General The main content of the government announcement.

As for the other thing, it is to invite the National Congress Party and the Muslim League to come to the Governor-General's Palace at this time to give up the contradictions between parties and religions, and unite together to deal with this drought together.

News of the Save Food campaign and invitations to both parties to the Governor's Palace to jointly tackle the drought.

Compared with the previous response of the Governor's Mansion, it can be said that it has gone a step further, and it was directly published on the headlines of newspapers in various places.This shows that the Governor-General of British India, the Congress Party, and the Muslim League joined hands to fight against the disaster.

When the news came, the Indians who were already in a state of panic raised a glimmer of hope out of thin air.

"Bah, the son of a profiteer. It's a joy to have your father caught." An Indian holding a newspaper looked at the son of a grain store owner who sold grain a few days ago, spat out a mouthful of smear, and expressed his gratitude to the homeless child. Crying, "The British have a sense of justice more than your father, and your father is a disgrace to the Indians."

Seeing the boy wiping away his tears disappear, the third brother, full of sense of justice, smiled knowingly.

As for the British, headed by Alan Wilson, who have a sense of justice, they are waiting for the leaders of the Congress Party and the Muslim League at the gate of the Governor's Palace. Hunger strike..."

2 Chapter [-] Tripartite Talks

At the end of the straight avenue of Victoria Palace, at the gate of the Governor's Palace of British India, civil servants lined up, waiting for the leaders of the Congress Party and the Muslim League to arrive.

It can be said to be very courteous, and it is something I have never seen before. The garden of the Governor's Mansion is full of green grass, the fountain is still spraying water, and a rainbow can be seen under the sun. There is no such thing as the drought that is spreading in British India now. . "Assistant, are you giving these Indians too much courtesy?" Edel said impatiently.

"There is an American saying that you hold a big stick and smile on your face, and you don't need money for courtesy! You have to bend over to pick up money." Alan Wilson wiped his sweat nonchalantly, and said easily, "This can prove that our governor The government is playing a leading role in fighting the drought. By the way, hide those red wine steaks. When eating at noon, just give two flatbreads to the representatives of the two parties. The biggest thing in British India now is Fighting drought, we can't be too extravagant, can we?"

Alan Wilson gave verbal criticism and education to Edel's capitalistic inferiority of picking up money but thinking of bending over.After talking about this matter, the National Congress Party and the Muslim League left, and Edel had to punish himself with three glasses of self-reflection for whatever he said at the evening reception.

What time is it, and now hundreds of millions of people in the mainland are facing the threat of famine, and they are still making sarcastic remarks under the bright sky.

Self-punishment of three cups can avoid guilt, but Alan Wilson was not ready to let Edel go so easily, and asked, "Have you replied to Xiangjiang's telegram, and you can't do it, right?"

"It has already been replied to the Xiangjiang Governor's Mansion." Edel replied quickly, "At the same time, we also put forward our suggestion to open the border to accommodate refugees. The Governor of Xiangjiang has changed several times in a year. We contacted through the local commissioner. .”

"That's good. The status of Xiangjiang is special. It is a window. Of course, this window is two-way. At present, the biggest job is to balance the population of the Malayan colonies. After all, the Malays are too close."

British India is unique in the colonial system of the British Empire. It often maintains communication with other colonies. If it were not for this kind of communication, Alan Wilson would not have known that the famine in [-] also included East Asia.

After questioning, I found out that the situation in East Asia is actually not optimistic. Some disaster victims have entered the Xiangjiang River. If you think about it, the Korean Peninsula and Japan may not be so optimistic.

There is news of a food crisis even in Germany, but Germany is in Europe, where the United States and the Soviet Union focus on pretending to be gentlemen, and the second-class East Asia, the situation cannot be better than Europe.

Now, it is certain that British Malaya has not been affected by the famine that spread across Eurasia.

At present, the biggest problem in British Malaya is the lack of population. After being slaughtered from Thailand, the area of ​​British Malaya is close to 50 square kilometers, with a total population of 600 million.

But next to British Malaya is Java Island, the core of the Dutch East Indies with a population of 8000 million or more, and after killing Thailand from the Kra Isthmus, the proportion of ethnic groups in British Malaya became even more unbalanced.

The Kra Isthmus, which borders British Malaya, is inhabited by Malays. It is also a high-incidence area for Thailand's separation movement in later generations. Now a treaty has been directly incorporated into British Malaya, leading to peace in British Malaya. There are more believers.

This is bad news for Alan Wilson, who has a balanced ethnic population.

After getting news of a famine in East Asia, I thought it was also an opportunity. The Governor-General of New Delhi asked Xiangjiang to open the border from the overall perspective. , there is absolutely room for this group of people.

This morning, Alan Wilson's job was to send a telegram to British Malaya, asking about the difference in the number of the two ethnic groups.And from the perspective of distance, it is very difficult for Malays in the Dutch East Indies to smuggle in. It is beneficial for long-term consideration to stuff more Chinese.

As for the issue of education, the Malayan colonial government should be open and honest, and frankly explain to the Chinese that the Chinese are not part of British Malaya, but an ethnic group that supports the colonial government as an auxiliary force.

Although it doesn't sound good to say, the Chinese in Southeast Asian countries did play this role in the colonial era.As an external force introduced by the colonial government, it assists the colonial government in suppressing local resistance.

Of course, after generations of people have lived from the local area, many people have the illusion that they are the masters of the local area.

Feeling that after independence, you can exercise the rights of the master. From Alan Wilson's point of view, this illusion must be corrected immediately, and the attack must be fast and ruthless.

But to ensure that the illusion will not appear from the root, we still have to start with education.Therefore, teaching materials for the Chinese in British Malaya should clarify the fact that the Chinese are not locals.

From the beginning of education, it is necessary to ensure the guest mentality of the Chinese community, and the UK's goal of not leaving has half the success rate.

The education for the two ethnic groups is naturally a Chinese education and a Malayan education. They cannot learn each other's language, but higher education will add English textbooks, etc...

The time is still long, and Alan Wilson has time to slowly lead the deep changes in Malaya society, first completing the perfect curtain call in British India, the key is that the telegram is not clear, he thinks too much about Malaya.

"When it comes to the issue of the Dutch East Indies, Lord Kierlen is helping the Dutch and mediating with the locals." Naturally, the topic turned to the issue of Southeast Asia, and Edel talked about the current role of Britain in the Dutch-Indian War.

"It will work for the time being. I want a nuclear bomb, and Jakarta has been bombed eight times." Alan Wilson chuckled, and said with a murderous look on his face, "In Brussels, I discussed this issue with the Dutch. The French seem to recognize this point even more by splitting it up and setting an example for the colonies that will later become independent.”

The split is also applicable to the current British India. The Lords of Parliament in London are whimsical every day, and there are no glorious British Indian civil servants who know the local inside information.

The civil servants of the Governor's Office stood at the gate, carrying forward the spirit of the key government, discussing the international situation, and laughing at the fact that the United States was foolish, and when the Soviet Union was less intelligent, the delegations of the Congress Party and the Muslim League had already entered New Delhi, where the British lived.

The British immigrants living in New Delhi also saw this team marching towards the Governor's Palace. Many people were silent, but looked at the team with contemptuous eyes until they disappeared.

It can't be blamed that the Governor's Mansion doesn't arrange a car. Gandhi likes rural life, and this is also for Gandhi's sake.

When the team appeared in front of the Governor's Mansion, Allen Wilson rushed forward with a brisk stride, and took the initiative to hold Gandhi's withered hand with both hands, his face was full of expectations that you can count on it, "Dear Mr. Gandhi, please You come here in person, but for this kind of thing, only you have such prestige in the entire British India, can you get the support of the people of the subcontinent."

"Mr. Jinnah, Mr. Nehru, it's great that you are here." Alan Wilson also did not forget Nehru, the powerful figure of the Congress Party, and Ali Jinnah, the leader of the Muslim League, greeted in a respectful tone.

Edel turned his head away and stared at the branches and leaves of the trees planted on the side of the Avenue of the Governor’s Mansion. If his memory is correct, Edel remembered that the assistant commissioner who was mingling with the visitor just said something like bombing eight times...

"It's about the safety of the people in the subcontinent, so I have no reason not to come here as an old man." Gandhi lowered his head slightly, and greeted him in a gentle tone in line with the seemingly wise eyes behind the glasses.

"This is exactly the purpose of our invitation to the Muslim League and the National Congress. At this time, all selfishness should be discarded, and everyone should unite closely together to overcome difficulties." Alan Wilson said with pain and sincerity .

It was like a body protected by the Buddha's light. The Buddha came to the world, and then he stretched out his hand and made a gesture of invitation, inviting the delegations of the two parties to enter the Governor's Mansion.

Alan Wilson, who is very involved in the play, accompanied Gandhi, Nehru and Ali Jinnah, and introduced the severe test facing British India in a complaining tone.

"What annoys us the most is that many grain merchants in cities took advantage of the famine to hoard and hoard. The responsibility is greater, not the British, "not to mention some anti-British elements, who took the opportunity to burn down the granaries of the United Provinces and wiped out millions of tons of wheat. This loss is too great. The United Provinces belong to the British In the most densely populated place in India, once there is a food shortage, it will be a huge disaster."

After saying some good words to shirk responsibility and call for the unity of the two sects and the two political parties, everyone has already reached the steps of the Governor's Mansion. Sir Barron came late, but he still walked down the steps out of respect. Representatives of the party and the Muslim League welcomed it.

After a few words of pleasantries, everyone formally entered the Governor's Mansion, and the future meeting involving hundreds of millions of people in the subcontinent kicked off amid much anticipation.

On the Governor's Mansion of British India, Sir Barron sits in person, and Alan Wilson is one of the attending members.

The Muslim League is headed by the leader Ali Jinnah. On the Congress side, except for Patel on the road to London, the two giants Gandhi and Nehru are there.

Sir Barron started the tripartite talks in a slow and heavy tone. He set the tone for this drought after he said routinely that the granary was burned and profiteers made trouble, "If it is not controlled, this drought will It will far exceed the level of the Great Bengal Famine, and even cause half of the Indian population to starve to death."

Alan Wilson covered his mouth with a heartache. Half of the people were going to starve to death, but in the end, the loss was slight under the strategizing of the Governor's Palace.

Chapter 241 The Impossible Unity

Sir Barron first set the tone. The estimated scale of this drought is unprecedented since the emergence of British India.Coverage goes far beyond the year when the Great Bengal Famine broke out.