Chapter 211 The Important Thing Is Currency

"It's a good note, but will the opposition party raise objections? You must know that in the eyes of Mr. Churchill, the Labor Party is a potential Soviet spy." Alexander Cadogan smiled, teasing the relationship between the Conservative Party and the Labor Party .

"That's the problem of the ruling party. I believe the prime minister and ministers can deal with this problem. Don't worry about it. Let's talk about our work first, go to Australia and New Zealand, and deal with the issue of the two countries becoming sovereign countries." Edward Bridges He rounded up the words again and said, "In addition to the established things, the most important thing is to stabilize the influence of the pound."

"Actually, it's not just Australia and New Zealand. At the recent cabinet meeting, the prime minister was most concerned about the pound. Let's talk about the issue of British India. If the British Empire has to leave the British Empire at the end, we must also ensure that the British pound remains stable. The Currency Status of India’s Foreign Trade Settlement.”

Alexander Cadogan nodded. Judging from Edward Bridges' expression, he knew that this matter was no small matter, "But now that the dollar is pegged to gold, confrontation is very difficult."

"Yes, that's right. I can only hope that the vast colonies can still retain their inertia and approve of the pound. Now that the enemy is strong and we are weak, what we do is to delay. If all the domestic problems caused by the war are resolved. Look See how much share we can leave, from the perspective of the world, even if only 10% is left, it is still a huge profit, isn't it?"

Edward Bridges mentioned the latest bottom line of the cabinet regarding the independence of British India, that is, if India becomes independent, foreign trade must be settled in sterling.

The sterling area that is currently strictly pegged to the pound is the Commonwealth of Dominions and territories other than Canada.

Ireland, Iceland, Maldives, Kuwait, Jordan, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Sierra Leone and other countries, dominions and regions use the British pound as their base currency. Settlement in British Pounds.

Canada really has no choice, it is too close to the United States, and the United States has surpassed the United Kingdom in terms of absolute strength. If Canada wants to be included in the pound zone again, it is tantamount to declaring war with the United States.

Although the war has weakened Britain's economic strength, at present, about 40% of international trade is still settled in pounds. London is still an important financial center in the world, but it is no longer the only center.

At the Breston Conference, the United States had the upper hand in the currency war between Britain and the United States, and the conference was controlled by the United States. Under the leadership of the U.S. government, all the countries at the conference except the United Kingdom chose the U.S. plan. The United Kingdom was forced to give up its own plan, but it also won the right to continue using the pound in the pound area.

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The United States is currently in a strong position, and all the United Kingdom can do is to maintain the current situation as much as possible, and it can be delayed for a day. Support the crumbling tiger rack of the British Empire.

Even so, maintaining the value of the pound was a struggle, having already been devalued once during the war. The exchange rate of the British pound to the U.S. dollar has changed from about one to four to more than one to two points. If the difficulties cannot be overcome as soon as possible, the value of the British pound may still depreciate.

"You suggested that the foreign minister visit the Soviet Union, but you can't follow along. You maintain the itinerary to Australia and New Zealand. As long as you can persuade the foreign minister to visit the Soviet Union, I will persuade the prime minister to arrange the itinerary, so that you can go to Australia and New Zealand without Interrupted by the Foreign Secretary."

In front of Alexander Cadogan, Edward Bridges set up a split-up phalanx.

"It's good, it's good to avoid the ministers going together," Alexander Cadogan nodded, "but will the ministers see it?"

Edward Bridges changed his countenance and said solemnly, "Alexander, we must admit that this world has never been fair, he is ruled by power, so the itinerary to visit the Soviet Union is of course prior to going to the two dominions , isn't it? This is a grand stage, a good opportunity to establish the influence of the foreign secretary."

"Therefore, there is no need to bother the foreign minister to take action in the matter of the two dominions." Alexander Cadogan said with an understanding expression, "The minister should still do more important things, such as the Soviet Union."

uh-huh! Edward Bridges nodded with a knowing expression, quite satisfied with the understanding of the Permanent Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

If Alan Wilson was here, he would definitely propose to start the quantitative easing policy in British India to plunder all the gold from the Indian people and use it to stabilize the value of the pound.

Even if he is not in London, he is still helping his motherland. Even if it is impossible for the monarchs of many powerful states to have as much wealth as Ali Khan, it is normal to have hundreds of millions of property in terms of hundreds of millions.

And as far as Allen Wilson knows, none of these states are in the stage of population explosion. After all, they are not close to the crowded Ganges, which shows that they have potential.

At the final stage of the communication in Hyderabad, Alan Wilson brought up the last important topic, saying that the Governor's Office of British India was considering the issue of disarmament, and clarified the operation in it.

If each state can sacrifice some interests in the land, it can absorb some soldiers who have gone through the war and become part of the state's strength.

Of course, everything is risky. He also explained that these soldiers may be close to the big party, but in the end they will stand on that side. It depends on whether the princes can do it? Let these soldiers who leave the army find a sense of belonging.

No matter whether you believe in religion is a family, or blood is thicker than water, in the end, there is no benefit. For the sake of benefit, regardless of religion or blood relationship, you can lean back.

Different from property transfer and Tweet Order, this communication about absorbing veterans is the most uncommon suggestion of the representatives of the major states. If the first two suggestions still make them have doubts, the emergence of this suggestion has made many states The representative understood that the assistant to the British Indian Commissioner in front of him was really one of his own.

Nearly three million Indian soldiers participated in World War II. This force is extremely easy to be influenced by the Congress Party. Allen Wilson formulated the retirement plan to make these unstable factors disappear quickly.

Today in Hyderabad, Alan Wilson proposed in front of Ali Khan and Salaman Khan, hoping that these soldiers with war experience would be accepted.

As long as these states agree to place some soldiers, they will be given leeway and treatment arrangements. It can greatly enhance the strength of Tubang. If the worst future appears, Tubang will be able to let these soldiers stand on his side at that time, and it will be possible for Nehru to throw a mouse.

"Of course, I never hope for the worst outcome, but I have some doubts about the Congress Party. That's why I offer three suggestions for such a bad future. The transfer of property is to share the risk, and the entrustment of descendants is to let the Congress Party There is no excuse, and the final acceptance of retired soldiers is to let these soldiers with combat experience become the country's confidence to protect itself."

"Actually, what does the matter of British India have to do with me? I don't have to show up at all. I will leave British India directly when the resistance subsides. But as a person who has worked here for many years, I understand that Tubang is a friend of the British Empire. , to help as much as possible and will follow up on this matter once I return to New Delhi."

"Alan, we monarchs have always had a consistent attitude towards the British Empire, and we have always respected the commissioner sent here." Salaman Khan first hinted, "I know about this, and you risk it too. After all, it involves the whereabouts of hundreds of thousands of soldiers, and I will not let the gentlemen who seek benefits for us work for nothing."

"It's natural!" Ali Khan, who was sitting on the ground, said, "This matter is complicated and energy-consuming. So Alan will be very tired. We have a fruit in Hyderabad, which is very refreshing. I will choose it then. Send some over."

Seeing Alan Wilson disapproving, Ali Khan added, "The golden fruit can arouse appetite at a glance. I dare say, no one doesn't like it."

gold! Alan Wilson suddenly understood, and said with righteousness, "This is also for the well-being of hundreds of thousands of soldiers. We can't let the soldiers who participated in the war shed blood and tears. I don't have any credit. Maharaja Bang’s generosity is what these soldiers really deserve to be grateful for.”

"The gratitude of the soldiers also needs to be guided. At this point, Allen can help us a lot." Salaman Khan paused and said, "But if you can consider religious issues, I myself Will be more grateful."

"This is all based on the principle of voluntariness. It is logical for the Hindu soldiers to go to the state of the Indian Maharaja." Alan Wilson's answer made Salaman Khan completely relieved.

This time, the trip to Hyderabad finally achieved a phased result. Originally, he wanted to continue to consolidate the results with Vivien Leigh here, but he received a telegram from Sir Barron, saying that the Minister of Indian Affairs, Lord Persick-Lawrence , Now you can sign a memorandum with the monarchs of the country, on behalf of the British government, to clearly protect the legal property of these monarchs.

"Isn't this too urgent?" Alan Wilson thought hard, not knowing what happened, not knowing that Sir Barron, an original Indian schedule, directly made the Minister of Indian Affairs feel disgusted and wanted to go back to China.

"What's the matter?" Vivien Leigh stopped the knife and fork in her hand, and asked curiously, "Is the governor's mansion pressing you?"

"The telegram said that the cabinet minister was going back to China, but I don't remember it coming so soon!" Alan Wilson said with a question mark on his face, "I want to settle the matter of the British Indian Actors Association before the minister returns to China."

Vivien Li's ears stood up all of a sudden, she licked her lips and said charmingly, "Thank you for your hard work, I will thank you very much."