At this time, Alan Wilson was still waiting for the fate of parties such as the French Communist Party and the French Socialist Party. If these two parties did not express their stance, it would be difficult for De Gaulle to pass the blame.
"French Prime Minister Pompidou, this person may not necessarily be on the side of De Gaulle." Alan Wilson said to Brest, "He may be a spy next to De Gaulle, which is not important, but what we can be sure of is that he
It must be a supporter of the United States of Europe, which is detrimental to us."
After the war, France was determined to avoid choosing either side of the two major groups and find another way. Of course, many French leftists wanted to resolutely oppose the hegemonic policies of the bourgeois camp represented by the United States, but refused to fully stand with the Soviet Union.
It is not negative in the same position.
He hopes to publicize his political attitude through various means, thereby influencing more and more people and achieving the goal of preventing France from going astray.
Alan Wilson understands this sentiment. The French are mavericks. There have been two initiatives in this world to impose sanctions on the United States. One was the oil crisis in the 1970s, when Arab countries imposed sanctions on the West.
Everyone, including the United States, has been affected.
The other time was not a major country with strategic determination, nor was it Russia that flexed its muscles whenever they disagreed, but France proposed sanctions against the United States at the United Nations because the United States overthrew the Iraqi regime. Of course, with France's national strength, it would not
Naturally, the United States did not benefit. In addition to Alstom being forcefully taken away, it also left behind a lot of jokes about milk law.
When France was anti-American, other countries were pretending to be dead, and when the other two countries were targeted by the United States, Europe was also pretending to be dead. This is how the world is, and it does not change according to human will.
Half a million citizens of Paris took to the streets, indicating that French Prime Minister Pompidou's guarantee to De Gaulle was just to fool the elderly general. Paris was full of people, and de Gaulle had a premonition that the situation was serious, and the demonstrators
Walking from the Place de la République to the Rue Denfeldt-Rocher Square.
Demonstrating workers across the country were feeling empowered. Southern Aircraft workers occupied factories, detained their bosses, organized an action committee, and went to neighboring factories and workplaces to rally other workers to join them.
This is just the beginning, transportation, hospitals, schools, post offices, shipyards, theaters and other industries have joined in.
"My dear, now is the time. I don't understand finance, but I think that with this wave of strikes spreading across the country, it is a good opportunity to attack you financially." Alan Wilson used his public weapon for private purposes this time.
Telephoned home from Whitehall to tell his wife that the time had come for him to call her.
As a layman, he naturally has no guidance on how to operate these bankers, and leaves everything to professionals.
"Look at ours." Pamela Mountbatten covered the microphone, with excitement hidden in her voice. She had been waiting for this day.
At the critical moment when France fell into a nationwide strike, the British financial group found an opportunity to counterattack France's short selling of the pound in 1967. This was not only to revenge the British, but also to highlight the special relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States and to support the thousands of tons that France had squeezed in the past three years.
Gold needs an explanation.
Alan Wilson then went to the Prime Minister's Office to report the situation, which can also be said to be throwing dirty water. "The situation in France has shown an anarchic trend. No matter what the outcome of this farce is, the French will suffer heavy losses."
"I believe in the judgment of heavy losses, Alan, especially when your wife is here." Harold Wilson had an expression that I know all about. Political Secretary Maria Falconde nodded at Alan Wilson. , and then left the Prime Minister's Office.
Having said this, how could Alan Wilson still not understand? He smiled and replied, "I don't understand financial matters. Bankers make their own decisions. As a member of the government, it is not convenient for me to interfere. However, the strength of the pound may be closely related to the actions of patriotic bankers this time. The pound cannot always be attacked without fighting back, can it? Prime Minister."
Harold Wilson also understood this. The pound issue was a matter of great concern to governments from all walks of life, and he himself was known to voters as the Goblin of Zurich.
Historically, the pound crisis caused by the failure to defend the pound against the dollar caused the resignation of then-prime ministers Harold Wilson and John Major, and almost ended Churchill's political career. The key is the yield on British government bonds. Typically higher than US Treasuries. This makes putting money in the UK more attractive and helps protect the pound.
Due to the Vietnam War, the United States overissued a large amount of U.S. dollars, and the United Kingdom stayed out of the matter. There seems to be no problem at the moment, but it does not mean that it will be fine for the time being, and it still needs to show its sword at critical moments.
Attacking France is just the beginning. The UK can also attack the United States when necessary. You must know a basic fact. London is the center of the Eurodollar. After the war, the UK adopted a series of measures such as regardless of origin and tax incentives to try to convert the Eurodollar Attracted to London, forming the largest U.S. dollar market in the world outside the United States.
This has proven to be effective. Not only do European countries no longer need to borrow U.S. dollars and transfer them to London, but at the same time, some U.S. companies have put their overseas earnings in London in order to avoid high domestic tax rates.
If the UK had adopted the method of running on gold, it would actually have a better foundation than France. However, if the UK had the same indigestion as France? It might be even more uncomfortable than France is now.
Over the past year, as France took advantage of the inherent flaws of Bretton Woods to continue cashing in gold, the British and American media touted how strong the franc was and how abundant its gold reserves were. Amidst the enthusiasm, financiers from the United Kingdom and the United States coerced financial speculators Swarming in France, they brought in all currencies from all over the world that could be exchanged for francs, making the French financial market extremely hot.
France announced that the franc is freely convertible, and now it is officially the UK's opportunity to use the European payment system to enter France.
"De Gaulle has caused embarrassment to Britain and the United States in recent years, so he should pay some interest." Harold Wilson agreed, "I am looking forward to good news in the financial market."
"Of course!" But this was not enough. Alan Wilson left half of his words, and now he just stepped on the franc. After sinking the franc, the problem is still the US dollar.
Of course, the United States does not want to see another currency that can be on an equal footing with the U.S. dollar. Although the circulation scope of the pound is becoming increasingly narrow, it can still threaten the status of the U.S. dollar. At least in the eyes of Americans, the current decline in the circulation of the pound is not enough. It must be in the United States.
Before thinking about the pound, Britain first lets the dollar calm down.
At this time, the whole country of France is in a commotion. I don't know that a large number of pounds and marks have poured into France. Who cares?
The French government is facing record-breaking strikes every day. At this time, who dares to care about the influx of hot money?
For French opinion leaders from all walks of life, middle-aged people with ambitions and fame are what they pursue. With the tacit approval of the unreliable French Prime Minister Pompidou, they decided to expand their victory.
Sartre, who had gone to Luxembourg before, came back and was invited to the Sorbonne University to have a discussion with the students. Sartre and Beauvoir were also invited, which was undoubtedly the focus of the students' attention.
As soon as the news spread, people flocked in. More than 7,000 people crowded into the lecture theater that could only accommodate 4,000 people. The corridor outside the classroom was even more crowded and crowded.
Seeing that the audience was in an excited and excited mood, the chaotic scene lurked the danger of causing trouble. When Sartre's voice rang out in the classroom, the noisy crowd immediately fell silent.
Sartre first unreservedly approved the students' actions, and then he expressed his hope: students should adhere to "the fierce democracy you have created that will break all established systems."
Then the students rushed to ask questions to Sartre, who kept answering for more than an hour. Finally, Sartre concluded with inspiring words: "The concept of a new society is taking shape, and this society will be based on sufficient
On top of democracy and the combination of socialism and freedom." People applauded from the bottom of their hearts, and the applause lasted for a long time.
This rally caused a huge response, including voices of approval and criticism.
Several newspapers began to attack the so-called opinion leaders who had been in Luxembourg before, and some Gaullists with medals on their chests angrily came to the "Flo" and "Tab" cafes that Sartre frequented.
After looking around, he threatened to give Sartre a good beating.
Slightly more moderate right-wing intellectuals have challenged the continuation of this discussion, and they will rise to the challenge.
The whole of France was in the midst of sharp confrontations, and this scene was naturally noticed by British newspapers, which had been paying attention to France.
A headline in The Times for the next three days read, "A textbook revolution in France, as history repeats itself."
The next day, the headline was changed to "The general has decided to resign!" However, after the intervention of Whitehall, it was immediately clarified that this was unconfirmed news.
"The French government has lost its effectiveness!" "The strike has taken on a political and riotous nature!" Titles such as this filled the front pages of the British media.
On the surface, British public opinion is concerned about the political situation in France, but during this period of time in the world, the French financial market is the real decisive point. The United States convened the United Kingdom and held a closed meeting in Stockholm to discuss the situation in France.
This is a special and urgent meeting, but it is more focused on finance than politics.
How long will the chaos in France last, and when will it be more appropriate to sell off franc assets? This is a matter of great concern to the United States. Similarly, the United Kingdom is also concerned that the United States is afraid that the other party will secretly trap it. This is not without a record.