Frank, the permanent undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance, took the document and nodded at Cabinet Secretary Norman Brooke, "We will give a professional assessment, and strive to benefit both Nigeria and shareholders."

The Nigerian Petroleum Company is the most valuable asset in Nigeria. In the 21st century, Nigerian oil has provided more than 95% of the foreign exchange income of this country with a population of nearly 300 million.

Knowing from this point that Nigeria is dependent on oil resources, it can be seen that once the oil industry has twists and turns, the whole Nigeria will be in turmoil.

Now this wealth has just been sent from Alan Wilson to the Ministry of Finance to promote the listing of Nigerian Petroleum Company in London, which is also part of this currency war.

"Although everyone knows that I am a pro-American faction, there is nothing to say when it comes to the pound. Even if we don't want to, we have to fight the source of the pound crisis."

Alan Wilson's face sank, as if he was regretting the twists and turns in the special relationship between Britain and the United States. It's a pity that there is no audience for this performance. Everyone who loves the United States just listens to it. You are addicted to acting, right?

Alan Wilson was very wronged. He contributed to the export industry of the United States in Paris and bought a Cadillac for Xia Meng, which is enough to prove that he is pro-American, but this matter is not suitable for Whitehall to know.

A 1959 Cadillac Eldorado with special equipment including leather upholstery, chrome rims and a radio for $8,000.

The current Cadillac, in the 1950s, was positioned more above the Mercedes-Benz, not the bathing emperor who became popular with Toyota bayonets in later generations and was beaten by the German Big Three. When he was young in his previous life, Cadillac was still more popular than the German Big Three for a while.

It's just that later, like the fate of Land Rover Jaguar, it was thrown off by the German Big Three in terms of brand value. After Land Rover Jaguar was sold to India, the brand value dropped. Why Cadillac did this is not known.

Now, this is the most luxurious car in the world besides the sky-high prices in the UK. He bought one and gave it to Xia Meng, which is enough to prove that he is a pro-American.

"Okay, please sit down. This time the source is in Zurich. In fact, we all know where the source is. It is the focus of our meeting." Norman Brooke said calmly, "The Prime Minister is also very concerned about this matter. Considering it a provocation to the British Empire, we all believe that this run on sterling will be ignominiously defeated."

"Yes, yes." The senior Whitehall officials in the conference room nodded one after another, expressing their confidence in the UK.

"Alan also brought good news. The listing of Nigerian Petroleum Corporation is a test of market confidence. How to evaluate the value, the Ministry of Finance must come up with professional advice. How to stimulate the potential of the private sector is not a problem, I believe."

Norman Brook pondered for a while and said, "I am personally quite optimistic. The gold reserves of the UK have increased to 4,500 tons. Although there is a big gap with the gold reserves of the United States, but based on the total size of the UK economy In other words, the ratio is still higher than that of the United States, and of course there are other reasons.”

"In the final analysis, currency is maintained by confidence. There are various sources of confidence, including military strength, industrial strength, and national strength in essence. I believe that stabilizing the current exchange rate is definitely not a problem. Attempts to short the pound will not succeed."

Alan Wilson said confidently, "The Kuching steel base in Malaya has a total annual output of 25 million tons. It supports the construction of the Middle East, Africa and even Goa, and provides commodities entering the Australian market. There are commodities It can also be used as part of the pound mechanism."

Holding a pen, Frank, the executive undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance, said, "The Breston Forest system is essentially supported by gold. I don't believe that the United States will risk losing thousands of tons of gold reserves and fight us to the end. One Iran, is it worth it?"

"What does our Chancellor of the Exchequer think?" Norman Brook asked, "There must be an explanation for any exchange rate fluctuations."

Rabo Butler is the current Chancellor of the Exchequer. After losing the election after the war, the Conservative Party promulgated the "Agricultural Charter" and other documents, and formally agreed with the Labor Party's policy of implementing a nationalized mixed economy and building a welfare state. Eliminated the differences with the Labor Party in terms of policy, greatly changed the image of the Conservative Party in the minds of British voters, and won the support of many workers. The reform has been dubbed a Tory painless forever facelift.

"The goblin of Zurich, shameful attack on the pound." Frank took out the words of the former Labor Party minister, Harold Wilson, "I believe this explanation will be accepted by voters. Of course, we cannot guarantee that everyone will accept it. Although in the There are not many ordinary people, but there are always smart people, and some people should know that this time the attack came from across the Atlantic."

"If the war over the British pound this time makes the government feel the pressure, maybe it will abolish the military expenditure." Norman Brook changed the subject and pondered, "Of course we don't want this kind of thing to happen, I just said that there is this possible."

Alan Wilson pondered for a while and said, "Dear Sir, the abolition of military expenditure is a very helpless move from any point of view. If it is not possible, I will hold a meeting of overseas commissioners and transfer funds from the Overseas Assets Management Committee to defend the pound. .”

"I'm just talking about a possibility. Judging from the current intensity, even cutting military spending is unlikely. It's too early to say this." Norman Brooke said with a smile, "At least from the Prime Minister and the Chancellor of the Exchequer. , I didn't feel the pressure."

"Get the Nigerian Petroleum Corporation's business done. The Prime Minister should be very happy to see this good news. Let Governor Azikiwe come to London immediately. If he doesn't come, at least for now we still have the ability to replace the future father of Nigeria .”

Norman Brook said that he got up and was going to talk to Prime Minister Eden and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rabo Butler about the listing of Nigerian Petroleum Corporation on the ferry.

Excluding the time when the United States cut off aid in the early post-war period, this should be the first time Britain felt the hostility of the United States.

The first method adopted by the United Kingdom is of course the old method. It could sell British India in a package, and now it can sell Nigeria.

From England not surrendering until the blood of the Indians is dry, to Britain not surrendering till the blood of Nigeria is dry.

In the past year after the economic crisis of 1958, the per capita income of the United Kingdom and the United States has further narrowed to negligible.

In terms of the total size of the economy, what is shown is that the proportion of the UK in the US economy is consistent with the proportion of the population of the UK and the US, three times that of France and Germany, nearly four times that of China, and four times that of Japan. Undoubtedly the second in the free world.

Under such circumstances, if the rifle is thrown and surrendered, it is too unreasonable. The United States is not easy to provoke, and the United Kingdom is not easy to provoke. During the inquiry in the House of Commons, facing Harold Wilson's question, the chancellor Rabo Butler also showed a tough attitude, and used Harold Wilson's famous saying, "The goblins in Zurich, and the supporters behind them, will definitely fail to achieve their goals, and the eager heart should be extinguished."

A few days later, Azikiwe, the governor of the Nigerian Dominion, arrived in London. At this time, London was in December. Although it was not shrouded in smog in previous years, it made Azikiwe, the governor who was accustomed to the tropical rainforest climate, quite uncomfortable. adapt.

Alan Wilson didn't have so many discomforts. Greta Garbo's temporary stay in London recently ignited his fiery heart. At this moment, three goddesses from different eras ignited his fiery heart in turn.

"I believe that once the Nigerian Petroleum Company is listed, it will be a huge benefit to Nigeria as a whole." Alan Wilson does not think that Nigeria is at a disadvantage. Nigeria can use this to obtain financing from Europe and even North America~lightnovelpub.net~London Stock Exchange There are also affiliated institutions, such as the Canadian Montreal Exchange, which was established in 1874 and is currently the largest financial exchange in Canada. There is also the Toronto Stock Exchange. Considering the current international situation, apart from the stock exchanges in the United Kingdom and the United States, it is him.

So for Nigeria, it is not just European financing. The Nigerian self-government and the military each have shares in the listing. As for the specific share, it is inconvenient to disclose. What happened to the military business?

Compared with the former two, Azikewe's own shares are very small, but it is undoubtedly a huge wealth personally. Of course the Nigerian High Commissioner will also get rich, which has nothing to do with Nigeria.

On Christmas Day, December 24th, the long-awaited Nigerian Petroleum Company was officially listed on the London Stock Exchange. The scene on the London Stock Exchange was hot that day, and the Nigerian Petroleum Company's stock drove the overall market to rise.

"At any rate, it is a country with nearly one million square kilometers and a population of 30 to 40 million. It is the most affordable industry." Alan Wilson finally let go of his hanging heart.

"Britain will never relax sanctions on Iran." On the same day, Eden made a solemn pledge in the House of Commons as Prime Minister, "Iran will be drowned by its own oil. The world does not need Iran. Iran is of no importance. What I want to say now is a very obvious fact."

As soon as Prime Minister Eden's words fell, the House of Commons burst into warm applause, which lasted for a long time. The exchange rate of the pound was stable at 1 to 2.8, and the whole of the UK showed a strong side.

"It seems that the loss of British India has no effect on the United Kingdom?" The White House, a discussion in a tone of surprise, belonged to Presidents Eisenhower and Nixon.