Chapter 1421 The Confrontation Ends

"Can we allocate 60 million pounds?" Harold Wilson's reluctance was almost written on his face. After the war, Britain had not printed money, but compared with the United States, it was still very restrained.

Moreover, when printing money, it can be said that the cabinet secretary is there, and when it comes to printing money, Whitehall is often in the position of an opponent. Of course, this opposition mainly opposes printing money locally.

Whitehall has never objected to printing money in the colonies, so why does it use a word called quantitative easing?

In Harold Wilson's eyes, this should be the first time that Whitehall has taken the initiative to print money and give it to already independent places during his tenure?

"Prime Minister, the Bretton Woods system has ceased to exist in name only. Although its framework is still there, it cannot be exchanged for gold and is priced in gold?" Alan Wilson paused and explained, "In the future, both the pound and the U.S. dollar will be sovereign It’s a credit currency, not gold. We don’t have to worry about printing too much money and someone will bring pounds to the UK to exchange for gold.”

For the U.S. dollar, what it breaks is just its shackles, but what it gets is the whole world. But the pound is also an international currency. Even if the pound doesn't get the whole world, it still gets a part of the world.

"The value of the Pakistani rupee, the currency currently circulating in Bangladesh, will fall to the bottom after this war. Countries like India have not realized the opportunities here. But we can realize that the Pakistani rupee It could be one to fifty, or one to five thousand.”

Alan Wilson spoke eloquently, "Maybe Bangladesh will use a new currency. As long as the British troops land, we are not needed to reorganize Bangladesh's financial order. We determine the currency value of this newly born country with a population of 60 million. And Bangladesh Pakistan's role is as an export base, while West Pakistan only imports. This is the reason why Bangladeshis have been dissatisfied for a long time. The reason why Bangladesh's currency is collapsing now is because of this Indo-Pak war. Even the Bangladeshis themselves will not do anything about it. Doubtful, we stepped in like angels to pull the youngest independent nation out of the mire.”

As long as these 60 million pounds are exchanged for Bangladesh, they can be exchanged for the value of the money in the UK in an instant. Of course, this must be coordinated with the operation of British financial talents.

This kind of thing happened more than once at the end of the Cold War. The Federal Republic of Germany swallowed up the Democratic Republic of Germany and spent a lot of tax revenue, but in exchange for the wealth of the entire Democratic Republic of Germany. As for the Russian ruble's plummeting, with an exchange rate of 5,000 to one against the U.S. dollar, Russians still remember the consequences of integrating with the West.

"Bangladeshis are not at a disadvantage. Ten years ago, we implemented the African real estate development plan, using a decent colonial capital in exchange for the consolidation and circulation of the pound area. The effect was very good. If we replicate it now, it will be even more effective. My experience, and since Malaya is not far from Bangladesh, it fully has this condition."

Maria Falconde never left,

Listening to the Cabinet Secretary's eloquence, if not all the heads of Whitehall were here, explaining a series of post-war operations in a sincere manner. She couldn't imagine how this chain of operations came to be.

The reason for intervention is that human rights outweigh sovereignty, and in terms of interests, it can bring the 60 million people in Bangladesh back into the pound area, demonstrate Britain's concern for its former colonies, and restore its influence.

Now India is obviously more inclined to the Soviet Union. The ruble-rupee settlement is poaching the British. This move can also be said to be revenge against India.

What is needed now is an excuse for public opinion to support the government's decision-making. The excuse has already been placed in front of the Prime Minister, with the Dhaka University massacre, and the UK can use this to intervene.

"The U.S. Navy and the Soviet Red Navy are still facing off in the Bay of Bengal!" Harold Wilson was a little embarrassed. The Bay of Bengal is still very crowded.

"The war in Pakistan is over, but the Pakistani government has not officially recognized it, but that's just the past two days."

Alan Wilson said, "The United States is definitely thinking about leaving. When the United States leaves, based on my understanding of the Soviet Union, it will follow the American task force for a period of time. We can use this fleeting time difference to Andaman Military installations in the Islands and Malaya can do this.”

This is by no means an empty mouth, Lao Maozi's country is like this. When it is benevolent and righteous, it is especially benevolent and righteous, and when it is domineering, it is especially domineering.

Historically, after the confrontation in the Bay of Bengal ended, the U.S. task force withdrew, and the Soviet Red Navy followed it all the way to the Philippines. It was only after it was determined that the U.S. task force would not go back again that the Soviet Red Navy left.

"What does the government need to do?" Harold Wilson was also ready to give it a try. Only through frequent contact can he feel the precise judgment of the head of Whitehall, especially the direction of the India-Pakistan war this time. So now that If you can intervene, it should be fine.

"The prime minister needs to express his sympathy for the tragic situation in Bangladesh. Finally, with the support of public opinion, he has to take action. As for the preparations, leave it to me." Alan Wilson promised, patting his chest.

Since the Prime Minister agreed, Alan Wilson could not continue to disturb him. He waited until he left Maria Falconde before speaking, "I usually only hear the Prime Minister talk about the work of the Secretary-General. Now it seems that he is indeed a terrible person. This Not just on the back of the Mountbatten family. He was very formidable in person."

"Speaking of the Mountbatten family, some people say that it was after Pamela Mountbatten married him that she found the key to the wealth." Harold Wilson couldn't help laughing, "Of course I don't believe in this kind of God-like thing. The speculation about the will, is it like the astrology of some countries says that the combination of the two changes the fortune."

While the Prime Minister and the Political Secretary were discussing fortune telling, Alan Wilson had already returned to Whitehall, conveyed the Prime Minister's approval, and arranged the work of guiding public opinion.

Wick also expressed his desire to make progress. Under the persuasion of the other two giants, he decided to travel to talk to high commissioners from various places.

All this had nothing to do with Alan Wilson. He pulled out four playing cards from his pocket and randomly drew the Queen of Spades, "Go to Hepburn today."

"The most famous university established by Britain in South Asia has been destroyed after this massacre. It is unimaginable that this atrocity would appear in modern society..." On the TV, the female host's voice was sad and her eyes were filled with tears as she reported about Dhaka. The news of the massacre at the university is the so-called accusation of blood and tears.

"Sixty percent of citizens expressed sympathy for the tragedy, according to the latest poll, which covered 3,000 polls in 260 constituencies."

"It is gratifying that the first batch of donations from citizens has passed through the Suez Canal, hoping to help Bangladeshis in distress."

"According to the latest reports from our correspondent in Malaya, all walks of life in Malaya have generously donated money and materials, and representatives from the business community have expressed..."

"Commonwealth Secretary-General Sir John Hunt said that a number of Commonwealth countries have expressed concern about this matter and are willing to help where they can."

The news broadcast about the current situation in Bangladesh ended, and Hepburn fell on the man's shoulder and muttered, "It's so terrible. War is so terrible."

"Okay, okay!" He stretched out his hand and hugged the flower into his arms. Alan Wilson comforted and sniffed the woman's hair softly, with a plan on his face. "I have been paying attention to this matter to see if there is anything I can do. "I think the vast majority of people in the UK feel the same way about me at this moment."

In fact, if you think about it carefully, there are still many things that British citizens can do. For example, unworn underwear and socks can be donated to Bangladeshis. The second-hand clothing trade does not exist.

Alan Wilson remembers that in his previous life in the mid-1990s, second-hand clothes were also very common in his hometown. There were rumors that they were clothes ripped from dead foreigners and sold in China, so many people were afraid to buy them. Two thousand years later, at least in his hometown, such rumors are rare.

Of course, this does not mean that this kind of trade does not exist. Wang Dong also sanctioned African countries specifically because they boycotted the import of second-hand clothes.

This kind of trade may seem low-end, but it actually has a unique role. You must know that the first step in developing industry is often the textile industry. The large input of second-hand clothes is a drawback for countries that want to build sweatshops.

Even if the domestic market is small, the local people will always need to support the development of the textile industry when it first begins, and then exports will generate income. How can the domestic market develop the textile industry when it is flooded with a large number of second-hand clothes?

"I know you are busy for the sake of the country." Hepburn nuzzled in his arms to express her understanding of this man.

"Like a child." Alan Wilson kissed Hepburn lightly. To be honest, he didn't know what to think of her. She is so elegant, but also very easily nervous and excited.

Hepburn blushed like a little girl and couldn't look into the man's eyes. Her shyness is amusing. He almost laughed out loud as he tried to imagine her in the wilderness.

Hepburn looks as fragile and delicate as beautiful porcelain, which can only be viewed from a distance but not played with. No, there was no way she could survive in the wilderness, and thank God this woman never had to undergo this ordeal.

The Andaman Islands military base received an order to closely monitor the US-Soviet fleet. This is a repeated order. During this period, this military base has been doing this.

There was external pressure from the United Nations, and the confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union in the Bay of Bengal. After discussing with various departments, Indira Gandhi felt that enough was enough. This war of less than two months was enough for India to completely establish an advantage over its old enemy and occupy East Pakistan, which accounts for 56% of the population, 40% of the fiscal revenue, and 60% of the foreign exchange, will cease to exist and will be replaced by independent Bangladesh.

There is no need to continue fighting the war, because India has received warnings from the United States and its northern neighbors not to destroy the integrity of West Pakistan. It has obtained the desired results. Indira Gandhi decided to accept it as soon as possible. On September 27, the Indian government announced a ceasefire on the Western Front and would withdraw from the state of war if the Pakistani government was willing to restore peace.

A few hours later, the Pakistani government stated that it accepted India's ceasefire proposal. This time the war between India and Pakistan was over. This result made the relevant countries breathe a sigh of relief.

The next day, after learning that India and Pakistan had ceased fire, the US Task Force 74 received an order from the Pentagon to evacuate the Bay of Bengal.