India has a population of nearly 200 million, and is the most populous country except the empire. I really don’t know why those Indians can still have such a fertility when they can’t even eat enough. ￠,w◎ww.2√3wx.c≌om Perhaps, it is precisely because of their large population and their food and laziness that India has the world’s top arable land but cannot support all Indians!

However, for the empire, India's population is indeed too large. In the current world, a huge population means not only a broad market, but also a huge strength. Even if the Indians are lazy, once the British armed them, it will still pose a serious threat to the empire. Fortunately, India's industry is almost blank now, and all weapons and even bullets need to be imported from the UK. In the past two years, although India has been working to build an arsenal, it is very difficult to say whether it can meet the consumption of millions of British and Indian troops. As the Indian fleet was annihilated by the 5th Fleet of the Imperial Navy, India's coastline will be blocked by the Imperial Navy. From now on, India will no longer get resources from the British.

In order to eliminate India, the Empire assembled four armies, the 7th Army, the 12th Army, the 13th Army and the 14th Army. Among them, the 7th Army attacked western India from the Western Xinjiang Province of Central Asia. However, for the reason why it was necessary to cross mountains and deserts, the 7th Army's attack would not be too effective.

The 12th Army, the 12th Army and 15th Army of the Imperial Army stationed in Myanmar, attacking eastern India from Myanmar. Of course, the real killer moves of the 13th Army and the 14th Army will land directly in Kolkata with the cooperation of the navy and the Marines. The Governor's Office of British India is located in Kolkata. Once Kolkata falls, this will be a fatal blow to British India. In addition, the Imperial Military Intelligence Agency is still in contact with the last emperor of the Mughal dynasty. If their support can be obtained, then the empire will be just around the corner to eliminate the British and British-Indian troops entrenched in India.

However, before the war broke out, the empire's main energy was to prepare for combat against Russia. It would take some time to draw troops to launch an attack on India. Of course, the navy could blockade the Indian coast first to weaken India's strength and create opportunities for the empire to land in India in the next stage.

At noon on July 26, 1854, the Marquis of Dalhousi, the governor of India, was enjoying a hearty lunch. The main dish of the lunch was steak. Although the Indians worshiped cattle, these British colonies obviously did not take the Indian faith seriously. They were still eating beef, the huge India was about to be tamed by the British.

"Governor General Hugh Goff and Viscount Canning ask for a visit!" At this moment, a servant walked into the restaurant and the Marquis Dalhousie's meal.

"What are they here to do?" Marquis Dalhousie frowned. General Hugh Goff was the highest commander of the British army in India and the commander of millions of British and Indian troops. Viscount Canning was the government official of the British Indian colony.

"Governor General, we just received the news that the Indian fleet was completely wiped out by the 5th Fleet of the Chinese Navy. The sea control of the entire Indian Ocean fell into the hands of the Chinese!" General Hugh Goff said directly. Before the chief of staff of the Indian Fleet Major General George Mondy ordered his surrender, he sent a telegram to the command center in Kolkata.

"What? How is this possible?" Marquis Dalhousie stood up in his position. Although, after the war broke out, he knew that there would be such a day. However, he did not seem to have expected that this day would come so quickly. He originally thought of leaving India and returning to the country in a few days. Although it was suspected of escaping, with his position in the upper class in the British society, it should be easy to settle these things. At the same time, he has made enough money in the past few years. Even if he was dismissed, the money he earned over the years would be enough for him to live a comfortable life. However, now the Indian fleet has been defeated, and the entire Indian Ocean has fallen into the control of the Chinese. If he wants to escape, it will be impossible. Maybe it will fall directly into the hands of the Chinese. Once captured, it will not only be difficult to protect his life, but the money he has worked hard will be handed over to the Chinese!

"Governor General, I am worried that the Chinese will soon launch an attack on us after they destroy the Indian fleet. Before the navy can't come to rescue us, we may have to be prepared and start a war with the Chinese without the help of the country!" General Hugh Goff continued.

"General Goff, I order you in the name of the Governor of India. No matter what, no matter how much the price you pay, you must defend India and not let those Chinese occupy India!" said Marquis Dalhousi.

"Yes, Governor, I will do my best. My purpose now is to hope that Governor will issue a mobilization order to further expand the scale of the British and Indian army." General Hugh Goff said. Although the size of the British and Indian army is already over one million, he still feels a little unsafe.

"God General, isn't one million British and Indian troops enough? The colonial government has no extra financial resources to expand the army!" said Viscount Canning, the colonial government official, frowned. In order to ensure the supply of millions of British and Indian troops and 200,000 British troops, the colonial government has consumed a lot of financial resources and material resources. If the British and Indian troops are expanded, the colonial government will be in danger of bankruptcy.

"His Excellency Viscount, at this point, we have no other way. Let's find a way to expand more troops first!" said Marquis Dalhousi, the governor of India. He knew that if we want to save India, the more troops, the better. As long as we have enough weapons, we can arm more troops as much as possible.

"Okay!" Marquis Dalhousie's statement made Viscount Cunning unable to refute, so he had to agree.

In the view of Marquis Dalhousie, funds and other things are not important. What is important is to keep India and save him. As for money, it can be collected from the natives of India. Although ordinary Indians are penniless and extremely poor, the noble leaders of the Indian states are rich. In order to maintain the British rule in India, Britain adopted the strategy of winning over these nobles. Now? In order to raise military expenses, these nobles can be used to attack. This is like a fattening pig. After fattening, they can kill them to earn more.

"Yes, Governor. I plan to expand the size of the British and Indian troops by about two million before the Chinese attack begins. In this way, we will be able to withstand the Chinese attack." General Hugh Goff said.

The Marquis Dalhousie nodded, expressing his population.

Afterwards, the Marquis of Dalhousi wanted to send telegrams at home, hoping that the country would transport more weapons and equipment to India as much as possible before China's blockade was completely completed, so that India could persist in the war longer.

In London, England, the Prime Minister's Office, Earl Stanley frowned and placed two telegrams in front of him. These two telegrams came from different places, but there was only one content, which was to ask for help from the UK.

The British Foreign Secretary Earl Glenville brought a telegram from the Russians to ask for help. The Russian army's defeat in the Western Siberian plains and Central Asia made Russia feel dangerous. They needed Britain to provide Russia with more weapons and loans to arm more troops and resist the Chinese invasion.

The colonial minister Viscount Henry Harding brought a telegram from the Indian Governor Marquis Dalhousi. The Indian fleet had been annihilated by the Chinese navy, which was a tragedy for Britain. Of course, this was already as expected. The Indian fleet was weak and was no match for the Chinese navy at all. Everyone had already prepared for the demise of the Indian fleet.

"Everyone, what do you think we should do when it comes to the Russian and Indian colonies' request for help?" Earl Stanley had a headache. Britain's industrial strength was very strong, but now Britain is also desperately expanding its military and preparing for war, and the demand for various weapons has also increased sharply. There is no way to provide too much support to other countries or places.

"Prime Minister, India is our colony, and we must provide support to them! If India is lost, it will not only be a heavy blow to the British Empire, but will also cause the Chinese troops to be invested in other fronts." Viscount Henry Harding, the colonial minister, said quickly.

"However, the Indian fleet has failed and the coastline of India has been blocked. Even if we send reinforcements or support weapons and equipment to India, we cannot transport them to India." said Earl of Foreign Minister Glenville.

"India's coastline is vast, and it is impossible for the Chinese to completely block India's coastline. We can send more ships to transport them, and we can always find loopholes." Viscount Henry Harding insisted.

"In this case, the price is too high. Once our merchant ships or transport ships fall into the hands of the Chinese, it will be more than worth the loss." Chancellor Benjamin Disraelli also said. The war began, and the British finance was spent like flowing water. He, as the Chancellor of the Finance Department, had to save a little. Otherwise, it would be difficult to say whether Britain could hold on.

"Can we just watch India be surrounded by Chinese and then eaten by Chinese bit by bit?" Viscount Henry Harding was very angry. India is the largest diamond in the queen's crown! (To be continued, please search for astronomy, novels are better, updated and faster!

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