Chapter 504 The Curtain Opens
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Meanwhile, on the other side of the world.
The capital of Ukraine, Kyiv.
As one of the founding countries that established the Soviet Union, there is no doubt that Ukraine has always been an extremely important part of the Soviet Union.
It has the largest area of black land in Europe and controls the entrance to the Black Sea. On its vast land, one-third of the Soviet army and one-third of the nuclear bomb silos are stationed... Of course, there was once the largest of nuclear power plants.
And some time ago, the origin of the civilization of the Russian Empire was also closely connected with this land and the people living on it - in people's minds, Ukraine, Russia and Belarus were almost equal to the Soviet Union.
However, just half a day ago, this country had just concluded the most important referendum since the founding of the country.
The "free voters" of Ukraine declared Ukraine's independence from the Soviet Union with an absolute vote of 99.85%.
The first Ukrainian President Kravchuk immediately stated in his inauguration speech that the newly born Ukraine would not participate in the alliance of sovereign states initiated by Gorbachev - which meant that the traditional Soviet bloc officially declared a complete breakdown.
At this time, in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, the air is filled with a festive atmosphere.
The sickle and hammer flags flying on the city's main streets, as well as the red and blue flags of the franchising countries, have begun to be lowered one after another. Municipal workers and excited volunteers are currently hoisting the Ukrainian flag with yellow at the top and blue at the bottom on street lamps, streets, Shops...and every place where the flag can be flown.
The citizens waved banners, public notices, and flags, and ran and celebrated in the streets of the city with smiles on their faces and heads held high. They paraded and caroused, celebrating this comprehensive democratic victory while imagining the bright future prospects.
The vendors at the roadside newsstands have keenly placed the newspapers prepared in advance on the outside. The newspapers exuding the fragrance of ink appeared in various locations throughout the city in just a few hours. The headlines above Extraordinarily eye-catching——
"Embrace freedom, praise democracy, Ukraine is officially independent from today"
On the roof of a three-story commercial building, Grindelwald clasped his hands behind his back and stared coldly at the carnival-laden city.
On this day, the eyes of the whole world were focused on this country located in the heart of the Soviet Union.
According to the data collected by Grindelwald these days, this can be said to be the most important component of the Soviet Union after Russia. Whether it is military, population, productivity, land, food... it is a behemoth that cannot be ignored.
As one of the three largest black lands in the world and known as the breadbasket of Europe, Ukraine can be said to be the only indicator in Elena's plan to judge whether all actions have begun - its independence means that the Soviet Union has officially breathed its last breath. When a food crisis began to break out in Ukraine, all the former Soviet Union countries were in dire straits.
After several weeks of planning and operations, the newly established Tianming Group has successfully established bases in various major cities in Ukraine, and established an independent floo network system through fireplaces and cabinets.
With the end of the referendum in Ukraine today, it is officially announced that the first phase of the burying mission has been completed. There will no longer be the Soviet Ministry of Magic Internal Affairs or the obstructive Soviet counter-revolutionary personnel to inspect and inquire about the situation.
However, for Grindelwald, the things they need to worry about will not be reduced.
Even after Ukraine declared independence, what Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and the Destiny Group needed to prepare for suddenly became more heavy and urgent.
"Stupid and short-sighted Muggles, I really can't believe that it was this group of people who turned around the war situation in the non-magical world that was almost eroded in the same winter decades ago. Those Soviet wizards sacrificed their lives for Muggles in the war. ...Tsk tsk..."
Grindelwald shook his head in admiration, a trace of regret and amusement flashing across his face.
"But it's also good news for us, right?"
Half a step behind Grindelwald, a tall and thin wizard shrugged, "As far as I know, since the Chernobyl incident a few years ago, almost all the wizards in this country have moved to other places. In places where most of the people left behind are some crappy wizards with low magic abilities or stubborn old people, there is nothing to worry about."
"Don't let down your guard. Our opponents are not those who have been defeated by time." Grindelwald glanced at his old friend, "The Magical Congress of the United States of America should be able to help sneaking in, and those goblins. forces and speculators from various non-magical circles."
If before this, the whole world firmly believed that the Soviet Union could not fall...
So starting from today, the countdown to death officially appears above the head of this behemoth - the profit-seeking hyenas will soon gather on this land, waiting for that possibility to gradually become a reality.
No matter where it goes in the future, the laughing crowd in front of them will give everything they have for their so-called "freedom."
The only difference is who will eat the fattest part in this feast.
"...Let's go to the bank we contacted before, giving priority to the Muggle banks controlled by Gringotts."
Grindelwald looked at the crowd of people on the street who were immersed in joy, withdrew his gaze, and whispered instructions to the wizards behind him.
"From now on, we will pledge all the assets we hold and exchange them for cash to buy new stores, and then cycle in sequence - remember, use more different identities, and try to be as big as possible no matter the cost. Eat in batches into the country’s bakeries, light industrial factories...of course, as well as farmland and shops in core areas.”
From this moment on, whether the group of Gringotts goblins recognizes the ruble issued by the Russians or not, and how Gringotts wants to deal with the ruble's exchange rate crisis, it has no big impact on the entire plan.
Because Hogwarts has received crucial start-up funds and has established a foothold on this land in advance.
Relying on a large amount of rubles, US dollars, and pounds in cash, Hogwarts and the Destiny Group can effortlessly purchase fixed assets on a large scale that have not yet turned into a bubble. Ukraine, which has become a capitalist country, cannot resist the power of capital.
Then, according to the original plan, they will use high interest as bait in exchange for a large amount of ruble loans to purchase other fixed assets, so as to carry out a crazy growth similar to cancer cells.
To put it simply, it is to repeat what Elena did in Gringotts a few months ago.
It's just that this time, the market we face will be larger, and the benefits will be more generous.
Without the protection of the unbreakable alliance of the Soviet Union, their government may be able to resist the evil from the outside world for the time being, but those commercial banks that were already relatively weak are completely at the mercy of others.
Gringotts is just a small step.
Compared to the pitiful currency circulation in the magical world, Elena had already set her sights on the non-magical world with nearly endless currency stocks a few months ago - winner takes all, this is the real financial war.
The curtain was finally opened.
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Guacridine, so excited! Finally got to this point!
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