Hey, what is this, gold? Yellow, shiny, precious gold.
No, gods, I am not an idle believer; this thing, just a little bit, can turn black into white, ugly into beautiful, wrong into right, humble into noble,
Old men become young men, cowards become brave men.
Shakespeare's praise of gold fully illustrates gold's natural monetary properties.
Thanks to the disappearance of the Pan-Africanist leaders of the British Gold Coast over North Africa many years ago, Britain could use this gold-rich colony to increase the value of the pound.
Over the past ten years, Britain has accumulated 5,500 tons of gold reserves through the hard work of a newly appointed cabinet secretary.
In terms of the total size of the British economy, the pound sterling on this amount of gold reserves is considered impregnable. But even with a huge gold reserve, faced with the sale of 220 tons of gold, even Prime Minister Eden,
Nor can we remain indifferent.
After hearing the news, Eden's view of the Soviet Union immediately changed from a life-and-death enemy that threatened British security to a special relationship between Britain and the Soviet Union that trumped the special relationship between Britain and the United States.
"Alan, this is a big deal." Eden reminded him in a rare and solemn voice. The cabinet secretary in front of him had just taken office. Although he was loved by everyone in Whitehall, he had no outstanding record to prove his ability.
"Dear Prime Minister, I understand very well. This is what I think! If two gold bars are placed in front of you, which one is noble? Which one is despicable? No one has the answer, so this matter does not involve
Third-party countries are entirely a matter for the Soviet Union and the United Kingdom."
Alan Wilson's meaning is very simple. He wants both and wants it all. Britain wants to get all the 220 tons of gold. It's that simple.
"I will summon the overseas commissioners to return to the country and find ways to improve the food production of the colonies first." Seeing Aiden nod, Alan Wilson continued, "For the colonies, we only need to spend pounds. If we are stingy, we will even lose pounds."
There is no need to go out. If the colonies are not enough, there are also the Commonwealth countries Canada and Australia. What is certain is that the colonies in the southern hemisphere or the Commonwealth countries will be the main ones. If there are not enough, we will talk to Canada."
"After I investigate and understand the food situation in the colony, in order to conceal the true purpose, I have a suggestion." Alan Wilson told the truth about his plan.
"What should we do?" Aiden asked, grabbing the pen and leaning forward in a searching posture.
"When we purchase grain on a large scale, other countries will definitely find out. After all, this is not a small number. We can hide our actions in the colonies, but when it comes to Commonwealth countries, it may be noticed. At this time, we need an acquisition
"The reason is food." Alan Wilson explained, "The Prime Minister can claim to establish a British food reserve system. The current local food self-sufficiency rate is 75%, and including feed, the annual imports will be 1,500.
Thousands of tons. If only staple grains are counted, the gap is 10 million tons. We use the complete national grain reserve system to explain the reason for purchasing grains."
The UK also has a grain storage system. The grain in the UK is mainly cereals, including wheat, barley, oats, rye and other types. Their harvest and circulation determine the food security of the UK.
The UK's food self-sufficiency rate is actually not high, but after two consecutive world wars, the UK's food self-sufficiency rate has improved. After all, the two wars, which lasted only more than 20 years, did leave a deep impression on British citizens.
, the food self-sufficiency rate has increased from less than 50% to more than 70%.
Don't underestimate this progress. Britain's grain output is twice that of Japan, but its population is only half that of Japan. Although it cannot achieve 100% self-sufficiency, it is not comparable to that of the island country in the Far East.
Although the United Kingdom and Japan are both island countries, and the United Kingdom's area is smaller, its industrial base and agricultural foundation are not on the same level. The United Kingdom's basic conditions are much better.
Alan Wilson hopes that Prime Minister Eden can discuss the reform of British grain reserves in the House of Commons. It does not have to be passed, he just needs to mention it, and the rest will be left to him, the cabinet secretary.
"Sometimes, as the prime minister of the country, I also have to shoulder responsibilities." Aiden said with a smile that it was no problem.
"Sometimes, we also have to do business with bad people, and occasionally abandon good people who do not cooperate." Alan Wilson understood this. After leaving No. 10 Downing Street, he directly informed Wick, the principal private secretary to the permanent undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through
In the name of the Overseas Asset Management Committee, the overseas high commissioner was called back.
This is the first meeting of overseas commissioners after taking office as Cabinet Secretary. After all, the freedom is not as good as before. Alan Wilson cannot continue to do as the Romans do and leave London for meetings.
Of course, Alan Wilson still had the final say on where to hold the meeting, because this time the purpose could not be announced verbally. He chose his hometown, Hoxon Manor, with a prepared conference room where he could see the Emerald House he built.
Pricing power is a good thing. Thanks to the promotion of high commissioners from various places, jade has also brought a lot of benefits to the UK. The profit has been close to 10 million pounds. This is attributed to the Chinese throughout Southeast Asia and Japan and South Korea in the Far East. However,
Mainly Chinese in Southeast Asian countries are the main consumers.
"Wheat from Northern and Southern Rhodesia and Malaya must be shipped to the mainland." Alan Wilson said in an orderly tone. "Commissioners from various places immediately purchase local wheat, and the bulk will fall on your three colonies. Remember, first
If you do it secretly, you can hide it every day."
"North and South Rhodesia have a small population, but Malaya has 17 million people, and wheat has a quarter of the planting area of rice." Richard smiled bitterly upon hearing this, "This may cause prices to rise."
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "This will test the wisdom of the High Commissioner." Alan Wilson crossed his fingers and answered calmly, "That place in Southeast Asia will not starve to death.
As for humans, aren’t there Myanmar and Thailand around us? If there is no wheat, we can eat rice.”
Is this a problem? Alan Wilson doesn’t think it is a problem, but he has to eat flour? Rice is not the same.
"The key is that Malayan rice is exported to Japan, South Korea, and even Chang Gong's island." Richard said that it is not Malaya's own problem, it may disrupt the grain market. "If Japan, South Korea, etc.
In the future, the land will purchase through Australia. Although Australia is also a Commonwealth country, after all, it is not as direct as the colonies in generating income."
"Australia?" Alan Wilson thought to himself, do you think Australia can get a bargain this time? Australia's wheat will also be exchanged for Soviet gold by the British. "There is no way, just suffer a few little followers in the United States."
Those are all pro-American forces, what does it have to do with Britain? To be honest, it would be better to starve those bastards to death.
Alan Wilson knew that the food self-sufficiency rate of Swindle Island was less than 50%, and Japan, without Hokkaido, was even lower at 30%. South Korea, on the other hand, barely exceeded 50%, with a population of more than 20 million.
But so what? Because these places rely on overseas imports, Alan Wilson will not exchange gold?
Distinguished Soviet guests use gold to buy food. Compared with gold, a mere increase in prices is nothing. Even if there is a famine, it is still worth it.
Even Alan Wilson is looking forward to the outbreak of famine. If prices rise in Japan and South Korea due to food, it may slow down their development. As for Scam Island, the knock-on effects are inevitable. Just be patient and it will be over. Don't rush and be patient.
When Richard mentioned Malayan grain exports, Alan Wilson seemed to remember that the Soviet Union's purchase of grain in the 1970s directly pushed up U.S. inflation.
This can be regarded as a problem in the supply chain in a sense, which has caused a lot of trouble for the United States. This time, in order to cope with the Soviet Union's grain procurement figures, inflation may indeed occur.
The United Kingdom is not an agricultural empire like the United States, but one advantage of the United Kingdom is that it can be a colonial empire, costing the colonies and making money locally. As for whether Japan and South Korea will be affected? What does it have to do with it?
"You three colonies, empty out all the wheat for me. Don't think it's difficult, this may not be enough." Alan Wilson started to assign tasks with a cold face. Only when the reserves of the colonies are not enough, the United Kingdom will withdraw from the Commonwealth countries.
Think of ways to.
"Understood, Secretary-General." High commissioners from all over the country nodded, and then heard Alan Wilson continue, "The food supply of the kingdoms in the Middle East must be guaranteed, and they are all friendly countries of the United Kingdom. As for the food supply in the Far East, if there is a problem,
You're welcome, the price increase is enough to cope with the difficulties in these countries, and maybe you can even make money from the price increase."
When the matter came to a head, the Cabinet Secretary-General stepped on the brakes again. Considering the overall situation, pro-British families still need to be taken care of. But Japan and South Korea defrauding the island is the business of the United States, not the UK.
While the meeting at Hoxon Manor was going on, Princess Margaret arrived in Perth after a long journey. Her brother-in-law was busy with business and could not go abroad at this time, so she brought a personal letter to the female president.
The Soviet Union secretly purchased grain. It was a secret to others, but certainly not to his wife. He expressed his longing for his beloved wife in a handwritten letter. After the private part is completed, there are two main things left. Silver should be sold off in the first half of the year. It cannot be
No more delays.
What remains is the key battle in the road of grain merchants. Whether it can be on par with, or even surpass, the four major grain merchants in the traditional sense. It depends on whether the Soviet Union can seize the opportunity in this time's grain purchase.
"Don't think it's shameful to profit from the Soviet Union. Pepsi-Cola claimed to be the people's Coke in the Soviet Union. They said Coca-Cola was the Coke of capitalism. If we get things done this time, we can be on an equal footing with the four major grain merchants of the United States and France."
After reading the autographed letter, Pamela Mountbatten picked up the phone without thinking. She never doubted any of her man's judgments.
"For Australia's grain production and reserve data this year, please contact Canada's Hudson's Bay Company and send me the agricultural product data." Pamela Mountbatten paused slightly as she said this, "Sell the previously acquired American silver mines and produce finished products.
Silver looks for opportunities to sell, follow a six-month cycle, and don’t disrupt the market.”