C2321 Young Irish Party (2/2)
Where in the world did the famine zone find food that could be exported by force? However, a miracle like this happened in Ireland. Over a million people starved to death, over 2 million people emigrated to Australia and the North America, and a quarter of the population was reduced … Under such a disaster, what little food remains in Ireland is still being exported?
Throughout the Irish days of the Irish Great Famine, Irish exports of calves, domestic animals, salt pork and ham were increasing, and the food was shipped to England from the regions of Ireland, where the famine was worst, under armed escort. The poor Irishmen watched as the food was taken away because they had no money to buy it and could only sit back and wait for death.
Until now, King Yi still had a piece of paper neatly folded in his pocket. It was a little poem that Pierre copied from a bar after coming into contact with an Irish union, and inside it was the tragic scene of that time.
”What did you sow? The body is waiting for revenge... Pale mother, why cry? Our children fainted before us, and we couldn't give them bread to eat... ”
The Irish hatred of England was hidden between the lines, and it was at that time that a group of Irish youths began their uprising, attacking ports and docks, attacking all customs, shouting that all food was forbidden to be exported, and demanding that all Irish ports be closed.
It was a pity that the young people's uprising was suppressed by the police without even the use of the army. It was like a string of bubbles appearing in the ocean, bursting with a 'pu' sound.
Looking at King Yi's disappointed eyes, Paul said in a low voice, ”If it really doesn't work, then we'll use those unions and farmers' associations! There are already more than a hundred people who have vowed to take action. As long as we provide them with weapons and funds, they would dare … ”
”Why do you have to find those young people?” Pierre was puzzled.
King Yi slapped the handrail and sighed, ”In this world, it's very easy to find outlaws. As long as you have money, we don't need to find these unions and peasant associations, the opposition can also launch some attacks, and there are plenty of ruffians and hooligans …”
”But although these people are violent enough to dare to kill, they are not intimidating enough to cause the whole Irish community to unite against them!”
”The Young Irish Party is the nearest rebel group to the Irishmen who are now living. Their name lives in the hearts of the people, which means they have a very broad mass base!”
”This name is a banner in itself! ”Think about it, attacking the British with the attacks of a group of rogue outlaws, aside from making the people feel a little satisfied, doesn't actually change anything …”
”The British are not afraid of these flea clowns jumping up and down. What are they afraid of? It's these organized, ambitious, principled, and well-connected members of the opposition! ”
”Especially since they are a group of young people, and they are all educated young people. They represent the future of the Irish!”
”If we activate them, we will be able to intimidate the members of the British Parliament more! ”This way, we can better coordinate the actions of the leader …”
After Paul finished listening, he stomped his feet and said, ”Alright! ”I hope God will bless me. This time, I will go a bit further and try my luck in the Lihu region …”
At this moment, a sailor on the bow of the ship began to shout, ”M'sieur Pierre's boat, Monsieur Pierre is back!”