There are two options for India's independence, one is an armed uprising, and the other is peaceful negotiation, between the two Wang Feng prefers the latter, after all, it is difficult to control the scale of an armed uprising, once a revolution breaks out, it is possible to wake up the people at the bottom, destroy the caste base of India, and emerge a unified and powerful India.

The feudal lords and the emerging bourgeoisie will hold the power of the country, and the ordinary people will still live at the bottom of the society, which is Wang Feng's ideal India, so he must ensure the safety of the British in India and avoid the expansion of the situation.

Li Hongzhang insisted on Wang Feng's intentions, and took the representatives of the business community of Calcutta to break into the government building and negotiate directly with the Earl of Canning.

The angry crowd outside could be seen clearly through the wide windows, and the Englishmen, led by the Earl of Canning, looked out without saying a word.

"Lord Canning!" Li Hongzhang persuaded: "In the past Australia, now there is a huge bird called the ostrich, which will bury its head in the sand when it encounters a foreign enemy, in order to deceive itself, don't you think your behavior is very similar to that of an ostrich?"

Hiding from the problem will not solve the problem, and I hope that you will face the reality and take a historic step that your choice will be celebrated forever by the people of India. ”

An Indian delegate then persuaded: "Mr. Canning, the so-called grievances should be settled rather than settled, and under the persuasion of our Chinese friends, we have already made very favorable terms, as long as you sign an order announcing that Britain will renounce its colonial rule over India and withdraw all military and administrative personnel." Recognizing the independence of the Indian states, you can bring your personal property back to your country. Isn't that great? Maybe we can still be friends in the future! ”

"Humph!" Canning snorted and didn't answer.

Li Hongzhang said again: "Your Excellency Canning." Now the Chinese army can barely maintain the situation, I hope you don't hesitate, the longer it drags on, the worse the situation will become, because the patience of the Indian people is limited, they will not play with you indefinitely, and the number of Chinese troops is also limited, not only to persuade Indian friends to stay calm, but also to protect the safety of the British. With a limited number of people barely maintaining a fragile balance, I think it won't be long before we reach the limit of what we can handle, and at that point, no one can predict what will happen, can we? ”

Li Hongzhang didn't mention it, but when he mentioned it, Canning suddenly became furious: "The whole incident was caused by China, and China incited Indians to make trouble." and pretending to maintain order and protect the safety of the British expatriate, Minister Lee, do you know what this behavior is? I think of one of your famous sayings from China. Not only to be a~~, but also to set up an archway! ”

Li Hongzhang's expression remained unchanged and said, "Your Excellency Canning, I understand your feelings. So I can tolerate your insults and insults, but I must reiterate. Scolding can't solve the problem, and the Chinese army has so far. A total of 1,300 Britons have been rescued, and more British lives and property are being violated, and even many women have been treated inhumanely, and they are waiting for you to make a decision, because only your decision can extinguish the anger of the Indian people and save their own compatriots.

I understand what you are worried about, you are worried about returning home and being judged, it is difficult to explain, but the general trend of India's independence is irreversible, including the presence of your queen in person, it cannot be changed, and I think there are people in your country who will see this and will defend your righteous deeds.

Because you let go at a critical moment, you saved the lives of tens of thousands of Britons, from this point of view, you are a hero, the British in India will be grateful to you, maybe after you return home, what awaits you is not a trial and the police, but flowers and red felt! ”

Canning looked struggling.

"Hey~~" Lambert sighed and persuaded dejectedly: "Your Excellency the Governor, our armed forces in India are mainly Indian mercenaries, and there are only a few thousand real British, and now the Indian mercenaries in Calcutta have rebelled under the tide of nationalism, who dares to guarantee that other places will not follow suit?"

Regardless of the intentions of the Chinese side, with the presence of the Democratic League forces in Calcutta, they can barely maintain order, but in the event of riots in Delhi, Mumbai and other Indian states, who will protect the safety of the British expatriate? I'm just worried that if I don't let go, I will lose India, and the British expatriates will suffer heavy casualties, and neither end will be good!

History has long proved that every time a new power rises, it will challenge the old defending power, and it was the defeat of the Spanish Armada that Britain took the step of rising to the capture of India, reaching a historical peak.

However, it is clear from the fact that Britain could not fully occupy Niassi, India, and was forced to recognize Dutch control over Sumatra and Java, to when Britain was forced to recognize the Free State of Orange and the Transvaal Republic established by the Boers in South Africa, and then to the defeat of the East India Company in China, and Her Majesty had to dissolve the East India Company, it is clear that Britain's ability to expand has also reached a critical level.

The subsequent communist ~~proprietary~~ storm and the Irish independence movement had a profound impact on British society, and although I was reluctant to admit it, I had to admit that Britain was gradually falling into recession.

On the road to great power hegemony, China's aggressive momentum will inevitably challenge British interests in Asia, and unfortunately, from Southeast Asia to Australia, from Burma to India, through one victory after another, China has succeeded, because he has an advantage that all European powers do not have, that is, geopolitical advantages, and I dare to assert that as long as China does not cause chaos on its own, European countries in Asia cannot be China's opponents.

Your Excellency the Governor, we should face up to the fact of China's rise, and if you are worried about going back to your home country and being judged, then I am willing to go to court with you. ”

Pan Er smiled bitterly: "Your Excellency the Governor, Burma was lost in my hands, I'm afraid whether I want to or not, I will go to court!" ”

"We are all responsible for the loss of Burma and India, Your Excellency the Governor, and we will go to court with you!" The rest of the British took a stand.

The look of struggle on Canning's face became more and more obvious, and even his body trembled slightly, but he was still undecided.

At this moment, a soldier of the Democratic Alliance Army ran in and reported: "Minister Li, there are more and more Indians, and their emotions are becoming more and more frenzied, and the brothers are almost unable to stand it." ”

Everyone hurriedly looked out, and the original demonstration procession of more than 10,000 people had increased to more than 20,000 people, and there were still people pouring in one after another, and the Democratic Alliance troops formed a wall and struggled to block the courtyard gate, but many people climbed over the fence and rushed into the courtyard, arguing fiercely with the Chinese soldiers stationed in the building.

"Bang!" With a bang, the glass suddenly shattered to the ground, and I don't know who threw the stones upwards, and then the stones were thrown upwards, bang, bang, and the sound of the glass being smashed was endless, and the Indian people really lost their patience.

Canning made the last effort and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, India's independence needs a decision from Her Majesty and the Parliament. I will notify the country as soon as possible and urge the ruling to be made. ”

Li Hongzhang said disapprerovingly: "Your Excellency Canning, do you think the Indian people are willing to wait?" ”

"Your Excellency, sign the order at once, look at the angry people, they won't wait that long, if you delay any longer, there will be no one to guarantee your safety and the British in India!" Representatives of the Indian business community urged one after another, and impatience was written directly on their faces.

"I agree, India is independent!" Canning looked left and right, as if his spirit had been drained away in an instant, and said with difficulty! (To be continued.) )