Chapter 1153 500 Million Pounds

Alan Wilson was embarrassed to tell his wife that this was a good opportunity to divert attention and avoid the Cuban missile crisis from appearing as a foil for the United States. It could only be explained by consolidating its influence in Asia. "But to be honest, I am looking forward to this." A war has emerged and is even about to begin.”

"That's not surprising, I understand." Pamela Mountbatten rolled her eyes. Her husband was just like that, and he didn't like other countries. "It is foreseeable that we, the United Kingdom, will definitely play a role in the fight."

"Of course, I might also criticize the British for their arbitrary demarcation of the border. But I have prepared a rebuttal. That is, the border between the two countries has not been demarcated at all, and it has no legal effect. As the sovereign state of India, the British prefer colonial demarcation. It is normal for the other party to disagree. It is also an objective fact that the other party disagrees, but today they started fighting and said it was related to the UK?"

Alan Wilson pushed 21 to 5, completely removing the so-called British responsibility.

Just like Nehru can peacefully coexist with neighboring countries without the British, people want to be a powerful country and establish a sphere of influence with themselves as the core. Does this have anything to do with the British?

"I can even ask, when can the ancient times claimed by these two countries be traced back? I guess India may be a little more shameless, maybe it can be traced back to the Mauryan Dynasty. As for the other one, let's not talk about it, but in short If it can be traced back indefinitely, it can use the hegemony of public opinion to spread this official statement to the whole world, which will be a laughing stock for people all over the world."

"What if it dates back to the relatively powerful modern empire?" Pamela Mountbatten nodded, but asked another question.

"Great. If the history can be traced back to the Qing Empire, it would be quite beneficial to Britain. Because the expansion of the Qing Empire ended in the 18th century, and by that time, many British colonies had already been established. If We can confirm that this is their official statement, and the response is simple. Malaya has been an integral part of the British Empire since ancient times, and no country should peep."

Alan Wilson looked into his wife's eyes with a smile, "After all, we are not the original country of this statement, so it must be said that the United Kingdom is also following it and shirks the responsibility. All glory belongs to the two ancient civilizations."

In theory, this is feasible, but in fact, Alan Wilson feels that the official position of a certain major country will not be expressed. Countries under the Soviet system, as long as they want to be ostriches, no one can wake them up.

"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs should be proud to have my husband serve." Pamela Mountbatten marveled. Two ancient civilizations serve me and Britain alone. Is this a small blessing?

"Since ancient times is really a good saying." Alan Wilson smiled happily. Throughout the history of human civilization, of all the countries that have been named since ancient times, none of them can compete in the field of "since ancient times."

Comparable to the Empire on which the sun never sets.

First of all, make sure that the war has nothing to do with Britain. Once the British are affected by public opinion, they will question China and India since ancient times.

If this question is answered, then the question is simple. Britain has been a multi-ethnic country since ancient times, but its territories are not connected to each other. Malaya is an integral part of the United Kingdom.

However, Alan Wilson estimated that if it got to this point, the other party would pretend to be dead and fall into a language trap if the entanglement continued.

Seeing her husband's desperate look, Pamela Mountbatten shook her head and said, "Didn't you say that the world is ultimately decided by those with big fists? You can set traps in the diplomatic field, but is it useful? "

"It works. Britain is stronger than these two ancient civilizations." Alan Wilson replied confidently. "When the economic level is too far apart, it is best not to hastily set up opponents. Not to mention spending money in vain, it is just We will be laughed at. What I want most is to return to South Asia, but it is a pity that Nehru did not dare to let us go back even if he was defeated."

But fortunately, after this war is over, Britain should abdicate from the most sensitive position in the hearts of Indians.

For so many years, Alan Wilson has not dared to return to South Asia. How much he wants to have a good talk with the powerful and powerful country. After this year, I believe that the relationship between Britain and India will usher in new development.

Pamela Mountbatten came back once. At this time, she happened to hear her husband talk about the issue of industrial layout. Portugal, a cost depression in Europe, has a grand blueprint to expand westward to North America and southward to North Africa.

"Changing the Land Rover Defender into a pickup truck?" Pamela Mountbatten took the sketch given by her husband and muttered hesitantly, "In any case, the pickup truck will be Land Rover's main series?"

The Land Rover Defender is positioned higher than the Land Rover Discovery. If it is arranged in this way, the pickup truck is more advanced than the off-road vehicle. Pamela Mountbatten felt unacceptable just thinking about it.

"And this!" Alan Wilson took out another stack of design drawings and said concisely, "Land Rover Range Rover. Naturally, the price cannot be lower, at least twice the price of Land Rover Discovery."

"One thousand nine hundred and ninety-eight pounds?" Pamela Mountbatten looked at the design handed over by her husband, "Is it a little expensive?"

"More than five thousand dollars is not particularly expensive. It is indeed a bit more expensive than the discovery of ninety-nine pounds. But it is expensive for a reason." Alan Wilson said unhurriedly, "This is a luxury off-road vehicle. , different in positioning.”

In an era when hardcore means roughness, this is the first off-road vehicle positioned as "luxury". The price of 1,998 pounds not only provides excellent off-road capabilities, but also provides perfect details and comfort to many original high-end car customers. Brought a whole new feeling.

Unbeknownst to Pamela Mountbatten, her husband took a trip to Portugal and spent five hundred pounds on a world map.

Pamela Mountbatten, who happened to be back to handle the IPO of Land Rover, was very interested in Portugal's positioning in her husband's mouth. She never questioned her man's vision, but she had some doubts about the Land Rover Defender turning into a pickup truck.

"Just say that this year's Land Rover Defender is the last generation. The last Land Rover Defender model will be cancelled." Alan Wilson suggested to his wife that what she should be thinking about now is cutting the last wave of leeks, not anything else.

"But having said that, this time I come back to list Land Rover. How much money are you planning to raise?"

Pamela Mountbatten was very direct and said to her husband, "The London Stock Exchange has recommended that Land Rover be listed on the market with a valuation of 500 million pounds. We are now doing the calculations."

"General Motors in the United States is now valued at US$17 billion. This valuation is very appropriate." Alan Wilson nodded. He knew very well the current state of General Motors in the US stock market. The reason is that he owns General Motors stock.

The current car sales in the United States are around 6 million, which is five times that of the United Kingdom. Of course, this is only comparing domestic sales, and the production lines in Malaya have not been included.

In fact, Alan Wilson doesn't care how much the stock is worth. There are industries suitable for listing, and there are industries that are not suitable. It does not necessarily mean that there is no shortage of funds to operate as a non-listed company.

Some industries are naturally suitable for the family business model. Pamela Mountbatten did not plan to list the steel base in Kuching. In fact, the good days of the steel industry are numbered. This is no longer the era of Carnegie. The profits of the steel industry , is not enough to create a myth of wealth, and cars will still have a good life for a while.

In the enduring myth of wealth, the oil industry is of course an evergreen tree. With such a stable source of wealth, Pamela Mountbatten naturally cannot let go easily to prevent interference from so-called external factors.

The entire London Stock Exchange is waiting for the respectable richest woman in the UK to once again create the myth of wealth and lead British investors to get rich.

"If you are going to be listed in Xiangjiang, these stock investors will be furious." Alan Wilson said with a straight face.

"Then why don't I list it in Australia?" Pamela Mountbatten asked rhetorically.

"Yes, half of the aristocrats in the UK have now been dragged to Australia to start their own businesses. I wonder if the Soviet Union has created a new theory for us? The aristocratic capitalist class?" Alan Wilson couldn't help laughing when he said this.

In the eyes of investors, the Great British Treasure is just a piece of cake. The real Great British Treasure is coming to loyal London with the news of the integration and listing of Land Rover.

At the Ministry of National Defense, Marshal Mountbatten looked relaxed and formulated the steps for this Indo-Pacific military exercise.

The Middle East Joint Operations Command and the Far East Joint Operations Command have received instructions for this military exercise. The Centaur-class aircraft carrier battle group with Hong Kong as its home port has set off from Hong Kong and headed straight for the Bay of Bengal.

The Eagle-class aircraft carrier battle group in the Middle East was cruising in the Arabian Sea with the Dreadnought nuclear submarine, and the Marine Corps also set out with the fleet. The British Ministry of Defense ceased operations and did not notify other countries.

However, the United States immediately discovered the anomaly of the British Royal Navy and thought that the United Kingdom was planning some secret military operation, and immediately started communication with the United Kingdom through the Five Eyes Alliance.

"The Royal Navy will conduct military exercises in the Indo-Pacific region. The specific actions are still being kept secret, but it is not a military operation and it is not worth making a fuss about."

Soon the United States asked again, "As allies with a special relationship, Britain and the United States should have no secrets from each other."

"What about the trust between Britain and the United States? Can daddy still hurt you?" Alan Wilson muttered, but he could also see that the United States was always afraid of his old father's deception.

After thinking for a long time, he informed the United States of his original intention to mediate the hostility caused by India and Portugal while maintaining Britain's traditional influence. Let Washington rest assured that we, the British, are here to safeguard our traditional interests.

Under the long-awaited call of the London Stock Exchange, Land Rover Automobile Company was listed in the highly anticipated market. The response was even more enthusiastic than when the Nigerian Petroleum Company was listed. Fans who learned that the Land Rover Defender was about to become out-of-print, I also decided to tighten my belt and live a life for myself.

At this time, Alan Wilson was at the Mint, holding a Commonwealth Games medal and asking some questions.