Baron Charles Harding's words made everyone's expressions change drastically. As India's largest party, Leader, no matter what their goals or selfish desires are, they still want to see India getting better and better. Germany is about to invade India, which is something no one of them wants to see.
"The authorities are preparing to arm more troops to protect India. We hope that more HMS Indomitable can join them. Indian National Congress and Green Party Alliance are the most powerful India Big parties, I hope you can exert your influence and let the people join the army instead of letting them resist us and oppose us. If we are defeated by the Germany people, it will be of no benefit to everyone!" Baron Charles Harding persuaded with earnest words.
"Your Excellency, we do not want a war to break out. Once a war breaks out with German military, our people will suffer heavy casualties!" Gandhi said with a frown.
"Mr. Gandhi, we also don't want a war to break out. However, there is no way that the Germany people will not agree. This war is not what we want to start. If we want to save India, there is only one possibility, and that is to withstand the Germany people's attack." Baron Charles Harding said.
"But, Germany people are too powerful! It's impossible for us to defeat them." Jinnah shook his head. Green Party Alliance is the party second only to Indian National Congress. Jinnah's attitude is also very important. However, Jinnah obviously does not think they have the strength to confront the world's most powerful country.
"Everyone, I know that you all know very well that Germany is very powerful. I do not deny this. In fact, Germany is even stronger than the original British Empire Otherwise, British Empire will not be defeated by them. However, if we dare not fight against them because of Germany, then we may have to surrender to them."
In this regard, these India elites have no other performance. For them, India is now under the colonial rule of Britain. If the Germany people come in, they will just change their master, and it is no big deal. If Germany people could be kind to them, that would definitely be a good thing.
Baron Charles Harding looked at the expressions of these guys, and of course he understood what they were thinking. He knew that if he didn't take ruthless measures, there would be nothing he could do.
"Everyone, British Empire has always been aware of your political demands and has considered this issue. Before, it has not agreed because the vast majority of India people are still relatively ignorant. Therefore, the authorities have rejected you. However, in When India is at a critical juncture, the government can assure you that as long as it can resist the attack of Germany, the government will gradually agree to Indian autonomy!" Baron Charles Harding said.
Suddenly, the expressions on the faces of Tilak and others changed. Charles Harding's proposal made them very excited. Aren't they always fighting for the right to self-government? As long as autonomy can be achieved, we can soon go a step further and achieve true independence.
"Your Excellency, are you telling the truth?" Tilak asked.
"Of course, I guarantee this is true. If you don't believe it, I can sign the relevant documents with you!" Baron Charles Harding said.
"Hmph! These stupid guys, I knew this would definitely seduce them. These guys are indeed a group of ungrateful people. They have all forgotten that it was British Empire who brought them from ignorance into civilized society. Now Now, trying to get out of the British Empire's control is a crime worthy of death. I'll take care of you after I resist the Germany people!" Baron Charles Harding thought to himself. He seems to have forgotten that if it were not for the British Empire's slavery, these HMS Indomitable's lives would not be so poor. You know, the wealth British Empire plunders from India every year is an astronomical figure!
"Your Excellency, what is the specific period of gradual autonomy you mentioned?" Nehru asked. He didn't want the Britain people to regret it after resisting the Germany people's attack.
"Three years! After resisting the Germany people's attack, within three years, the authorities will gradually allow India to exercise autonomy!" Baron Charles Harding promised.
Anyway, these are just empty promises, as long as these India natives are deceived.
Three years is not a long time. These India elites are quite satisfied with this.
"Your Excellency, even if we fully assist the authorities, it will be very difficult to defeat the Germany people!" Gandhi said. When everyone else fell into ecstasy because of Baron Charles Harding's words. Gandhi is not like everyone else. He knows British Indian colonial authorities's style well and will never retreat unless forced to do so. Now, British Indian colonial authorities has actually relented on the issue of autonomy. Then, there is undoubtedly only one possibility, and that is that Germany people are very difficult to deal with. If things go wrong, they will pay an extremely heavy price in this war. By then, I don't know how many HMS Indomitable died in the war.
"Yes, the Germans are very powerful. We must be prepared to suffer heavy casualties. However, there is no free lunch in the world. If India wants to gain autonomy, it must contribute its own strength. Otherwise, with so many colonies in the British Empire, why should India be allowed to be autonomous?" Baron Charles Harding said.
Suddenly, Tilak, Gandhi and others fell silent. They are wondering whether it is worth sacrificing countless HMS Indomitable lives for India independence.
"Everyone, although Germany is very powerful, it is impossible for them to devote all their strength to India. The number of German military we need to deal with is only a few hundred thousand at most. Although, German military is very powerful, but it is definitely not invincible. If we can arm five million troops, we can definitely resist the attack of Germany. It is not difficult to defeat them," Baron Charles Harding advised.
"Five million troops? So many?" Tilak, Gandhi and others exclaimed.
"India has a population of more than 300 million, and arming five million troops is nothing. If further mobilization is carried out, arming tens of millions of troops will be nothing." Baron Charles Harding said nonchalantly. Now India is the most populous country after great Eastern power, and its military advantage is enough to scare other countries.