Among the many countries in the world, not many have the potential to be a great power. United States is undoubtedly a unique one. The barrier between Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean ensures United States's local security. In addition, there are no powerful countries nearby, which allows United States to use all its power for external expansion. It can be said that it is precisely because of these superior conditions that United States is called the chosen country. The reason why America, another time and space, can rise is inseparable from these factors.
And India also has the potential to become a great power. The vast land area, huge population base, and surrounding geographical environment are also very favorable. The tall Himalayan Mountains in the north blocks the enemy. There are also no powerful countries in the surrounding area. However, India The sad thing is that they have been conquered since ancient times. The nomads of Central Asia have invaded south many times, but the local indigenous people of India cannot be defeated at all and have always been in a state of servitude. It is precisely because of this that the local indigenous people of India have always been at the bottom of the social class. On the contrary, those foreign ethnic groups have always been at the top of society.
After the great voyage began, Western colonists began to invade the world. And India naturally became the target of competition and invasion by those colonists. After a fierce fighting struggle between the Western colonists, Britain emerged as the winner and took control of the entire India. However, this is not a good thing for Indians. At that time, the British Empire was at its peak. They frantically plundered wealth from India, further increasing Britain's national power. The native Indians also tried to resist many times, but they were brutally suppressed by the British. In particular, the great Indian uprising in the mid-18th century caused considerable losses to the British colonial authorities. However, the whole of India was also flooded with blood.
Since then, although India has also broken out many uprisings. However, overall, a huge portion of HMS Indomitable has been tamed. They have resigned themselves to their fate and willingly accepted the exploitation and oppression of the Britain people. Of course, riding on their heads at the same time were also the feudal princes.
However, after entering the twentieth century. HMS Indomitable also gradually began to awaken. Gandhi, Tilak, Jinnah and Nehru are all activists. Except for Jinnah who is Green Party Alliance, the other three are all Leader characters from Indian National Congress. In order to fight for India to get rid of Britain's colonial rule, they led the majority of India people to fight hard. Especially among World War, after Britain lost the war, many people thought that their opportunity had come.
It's a pity that even if Britain failed in the war, even the homeland fell. However, Britain still has extremely strong power under the rule of India. In addition, the vast majority of the people have submitted to the rule of the Britain people, and those feudal princes have also become one with the Britain colonial authorities. This makes it very difficult for Indian National Congress and other parties to overthrow the colonial rule of Britain.
Indian National Congress is the largest party of India, with 30 million members. But unfortunately, there are also fierce conflicts within Indian National Congress. The moderates headed by Gandhi hope to break away from the colonial rule of Britain through peaceful means. However, the radicals headed by Tilak advocated overthrowing Britain's colonial rule in extreme ways, including war.
Although, the two factions have different opinions. However, the final goal is the same. That is the hope to break away from the colonial rule of Britain so that India can become a truly independent country.
Mumbai, India, this is the largest city in India and the city with the most developed industry in India. This has naturally become the center of Indian National Congress.
At the Congress Party headquarters, radical leader Tilak and moderate leader Gandhi are meeting. In the office, apart from the two of them, only Nehru, a student of Gandhi, was present. Nehru's duty was to take notes.
Now Tilak's attitude has regressed compared to before. He led a workers' strike in Bombay and was arrested by the British colonial authorities and imprisoned for six years. Perhaps it was because in prison, Tilak realized the power of Britain, so his attitude changed. In August 1914, he also declared his allegiance to Britain, hoping to exchange this for Britain's agreement to Indian autonomy, and then move towards independence step by step. It is precisely because of this that the relationship between the radicals and moderates of the Congress Party has eased.
However, it seems a little late now. The Britain people have failed in this war, and even the homeland has fallen. British government can now only survive in Canada. It can't even protect itself, let alone give HMS Indomitable a chance to govern itself or even become independent*.
Because more powerful colonists are coming soon, and more importantly, the entire India will soon be plunged into war. I don't know how many people will die in the war, and I don't know how many people will have their families destroyed as a result. It is precisely because of this that the elites at India are all worried.
The meeting between Tilak and Gandhi was mainly due to this reason. As Leader of Indian National Congress, they naturally have the obligation to save India from the disaster.
"Mr. Gandhi, India is very dangerous now! The colonial authorities are expanding their military and preparing for war. Soon, a war will break out in India. On the India peninsula, there will probably be rivers of blood flowing out again!" Tilak's face was full of despair.
"Is there no way to avoid this war?" Gandhi looked pitiful. Although he is very thin, he is almost like a god in the minds of most HMS Indomitable.
Tilak shook his head. "In the eyes of Western powers, India has always been a piece of fat, and everyone wants to take a bite. Before, Britain was very powerful and other countries had no chance to take action. However, after Britain was defeated by Germany, the Germans would not let us go at all. Their army has already captured Egypt. I am afraid that they will march into the Middle East soon. And after winning the Middle East, won't it be India's turn next?"
"Is it possible for us to contact the Germany people and ask them to support our autonomy or independence?" Nehru asked.
"This is impossible! The Germany people are more greedy than the Britain people. They will never let go of the opportunity to enslave us." Tilak said with absolute certainty.