The middle-aged man's breathing became obviously heavy. It seemed that this gift had touched his heart. Why is the cause of Irish national independence so difficult? In the final analysis, it is because Britain is too strong and Ireland is too weak.
The British policy towards the Irish was first to de-industrialize, and the Irish were not allowed to develop any light or heavy industries. Before Cromwell, the Irish were still famous for their woolen textile industry, but after the war, this only light industry was also Abolished by the British.
The Irish don't have a modern factory, and even their workshops are hand-crafted in the Middle Ages. It's no problem to make a few horseshoes by hand, but you want them to make precision muskets? I am afraid that even the oldest muskets cannot be made.
First, they do not have a steel factory, and qualified steel cannot be purchased at all. Without raw materials, everything is out of the question. Second, they do not have machinery, especially boring machines for producing rifled barrels, which are equipment embargoed by the UK.
You can make other parts purely by hand, but the barrel and the rifling inside are simply not something that can be completed by manpower. If this node is stuck, the way for the Irish to make their own weapons is completely blocked.
Coupled with the Royal Navy's blockade of the island of Ireland and British diplomatic pressure, the Irish and overseas forces were cut off from purchasing weapons.
Political power comes from the barrel of a gun. The Irish also understand this. They have suffered too many losses and shed too much blood. They have done it before fighting with bayonets against the enemy's bullets.
Even the British militia, ordinary British residents with guns, could easily suppress an Irish riot.
The Young Ireland Party, in the final analysis, the previous uprisings were nothing more than sneak attacks, using arson and riots to put pressure on Britain, nothing more.
Repeated failures have taught these Irish elites what it means to stay low-key and dormant. They no longer trust anyone easily. They have to wait carefully for historical opportunities and accumulate talents from generation to generation. They will never let themselves be outstanding until the critical moment. Talents die in vain.
The same is true in real history. After the uprisings during the period were suppressed, it was not until World War I that the Irish found the opportunity to revolt.
At that time, they also reached an alliance with Kaiser Wilhelm, the young grandson of Queen Victoria, who provided funds and weapons to support Irish independence.
It is a pity that the British navy is so powerful that all German arms ships cannot be sent aboard no matter how disguised they are. They are confiscated and sunk by the British on the high seas.
However, the Irish people who received financial support still broke out uprisings one after another, but they also received brutal suppressions one after another.
It was not until after World War II that Britain completely withdrew from its position as the leader, and mankind entered the Cold War era between the United States and the Soviet Union. Coupled with the popularity of new media, the power of human rights and the rise of the third world, the Irish were given a chance.
In the final analysis, the national independence movement after World War II did the Irish a great favor, and this was how the Republic of Ireland came to be.
Where is the root of the disease? The root of the disease lies in the equipment of the ship in front of me. The other party couldn't help but not believe such a generous gift.
I saw the well-dressed man licking his lips and asking, "You...why do you want to help us?"
Wing King sneered as the prey took the bait, "I have confessed my identity, now it's your turn, tell me your name and identity!"
Looking at the arms in front of him, the visitor could no longer remain calm. "When the Youth Party uprising in Ireland happened, I was still a child... My uncle died in that battle. My name is Max, and I am a soldier in Dublin." A famous lawyer..."
"Lawyer?" King Yi took a closer look at the exquisite suit of the person in front of him. The golden pocket watch chain was exposed. The texture was pure gold fire, not gold-plated.
The key is the person's demeanor. It's not that high-level intellectuals definitely don't have this kind of temperament. It seems that he is right.
The smuggler was also frightened by King Yi's move. He saw the confusion in everyone's eyes and quickly explained, "Yes, in Ireland, there are very few Irish people in the profession of lawyer, but Max is an exception." , he is not Irish, he is English..."
Crash... There was a sound of metal clashing, and more than a dozen long guns and short cannons were aimed at the two of them, making the smuggler turn pale in fright.
"No, please listen to my explanation..."
"Let me tell you..." Max stopped him, "My father is British, but my mother is Irish... My father died when I was very young, and I was raised by my mother's family. The older one, my uncle is a member of the Young Ireland Party..."
"My legal identity is different from the nation I truly pledge allegiance to. I always consider myself an Irishman. Growing up, I grew up listening to the ridicule of my British classmates because of my mother's ancestry. …”
"I will not forgive those people. Since Britain does not recognize me, then I will not recognize that country either!"
King Yi waved his hand, and all the weapons were put down. "Okay, I believe you. The situation is clear now. I need you to start a real uprising. My people must leave Dublin before two o'clock in the morning..."
"Listen to my advice and don't try to overthrow the British rule now. Tonight's riots can already scare these British people. Then hide these arms and we will donate some funds again..."
"Hibernating, what you need is to hibernate and wait for the opportunity!"
Max looked at King Yi coldly, "Chinese? They must be Chinese. Only Chinese in Asia have the ability to come to Europe at the moment, and they have to be the Chinese people who are in the limelight!"
"Why are you doing this? You must tell me the truth, otherwise I will not cooperate with you!"
"Time is running out, and I don't have time to waste words with you! Don't you believe in the war in Dublin? Don't you believe in these weapons and equipment?"
"Can't I still win your trust as an Oriental? Are the British stupid to use Chinese people to lure you? Dare to destroy Dublin like this to lure you to show up?"
"The British are not crazy. They can't spend that much money!" King Yi was anxious at the moment. What he wanted was time, and every minute was extremely precious.
But King Yi underestimated the lawyer's calmness. The guy stared at him with eyes like a hawk: "No! I still want an answer, and you must give me a reasonable answer!"
"You don't understand our Irish history, you have no idea how much blood we have shed!"
