Hey, what is this, gold. Yellow, shining, precious gold.

No, gods, I am not an idle believer; this thing, just this little, can make black white, ugly beautiful, wrong right, base noble, Old men become young, cowards become warriors.

Shakespeare praised gold so much, which fully explained the natural currency property of gold.

Relying on the disappearance of the Pan-Africanist leader of the British Gold Coast over North Africa many years ago, Britain can borrow this gold-rich colony to enrich 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.

From the perspective of the UK's economic aggregate, the pound sterling on the gold reserves of this figure can be said to be impenetrable. But even if there is a huge gold reserve, even Prime Minister Eden cannot remain indifferent to the sale of 220 tons of gold.

After hearing the news, Aiden immediately saw the Soviet Union from a life-and-death enemy threatening Britain's security to a special relationship between Britain and the Soviet Union that overrides the special relationship between Britain and the United States.

"Alan, this is a big deal." Aiden solemnly reminded him in a rare way that the cabinet secretary in front of him has just taken office. Although he is loved by everyone in Whitehall, he has no solid record to prove his ability.

"Dear Prime Minister, I understand very well. I think so! If two gold bars are placed in front of you, which one is noble? Which one is despicable? No one has an answer, so this matter does not involve Third-party countries are entirely the business of the Soviet Union and the United Kingdom..."

Alan Wilson's meaning is very simple, both want and want, 220 tons of gold Britain wants to take all, it's as simple as that.

"I will summon overseas commissioners to return home and find a solution from the colony's food production first." Seeing Aiden nodding, Alan Wilson continued, "For the colonies, we only need to take out pounds, and if we are stingy, even pounds There is no need to mention it. If there are not enough colonies, there are also the Commonwealth countries Canada and Australia. What is certain is that the colonies in the southern hemisphere or the Commonwealth countries are the main ones. If there are not enough colonies, we are negotiating with Canada.”

"When I investigate and understand the food situation in the colony. For the purpose of concealing the real purpose. At this time, I have a suggestion." Alan Wilson revealed his plan.

"How to do it?" Aiden asked while holding the pen, leaning forward in a searching gesture.

"Once we purchase food 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 the Commonwealth of Nations, we may be noticed. At this time we need a purchase The reason for food." Allen Wilson said, "The Prime Minister can claim to establish a food reserve system in the UK. The current local food self-sufficiency rate is 75%, and the annual imports together with feed will cost 1,500. 10,000 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 grain.”

The UK also has a grain storage system. The grain in the UK is dominated by grains, mainly including wheat, barley, oats, rye and other types. Their harvest and circulation determine the food security of the UK.

The food self-sufficiency rate of the UK itself is actually not high, but after two consecutive world wars, the food self-sufficiency rate of the UK has increased. After all, the two wars, which took place in less than 20 years, really left a deep impression on the British citizens. , the food self-sufficiency rate has changed from less than 50 percent to more than 70 percent.

Don't underestimate this progress. Britain's food production is twice that of Japan, but its population is only half that of Japan. Although it is impossible to achieve a 100% self-sufficiency rate, it is not comparable to that island country in the Far East.

Although the United Kingdom and Japan are both island countries, and the area of ​​the United Kingdom is smaller, neither the industrial foundation nor the agricultural foundation is at the same level. The basic conditions of the United Kingdom are much better.

Alan Wilson hopes that Prime Minister Eden can discuss and discuss the reform of British food reserves in the House of Commons. It does not have to be passed, just mention it, and leave the rest to him, the cabinet secretary.

"Sometimes, as the prime minister of the country, I also have to shoulder the responsibility." Aiden said with a smile that there is no problem.

"Sometimes, we also have to do business with bad people, and occasionally abandon good people who don't cooperate." Alan Wilson understood and left No. 10 Downing Street. In the name of the Overseas Assets Management Committee, the overseas high commissioner was called back.

This is the first meeting of overseas commissioners since he became the cabinet secretary. After all, it is not as free as before. Alan Wilson can no longer continue to follow the Romans and leave London for the meeting.

Of course, Alan Wilson still has the final say on where to hold the meeting, because the purpose of this time cannot be announced. He chose his old lair, Hawkson Manor, the prepared meeting room, and he could see the emerald house he built.

Pricing power is a good thing, which depends on the promotion of high commissioners from all over the world. Emerald has also brought a lot of benefits to the UK. The profit has approached 10 million pounds. This is due to the Chinese in Southeast Asia, as well as Japan and South Korea in the Far East, but It is mainly the Chinese in Southeast Asian countries who are the main consumers.

Valley forging

"Wheat from Rhodesia and Malaya in the north and south will be shipped to the mainland." Alan Wilson said in an orderly tone, "The local commissioners will immediately purchase local wheat, and the bulk will fall on your three colonies. Remember, first Do it secretly, and it will be a day if you can hide it."

"North and South Rhodesia have a small population, but Malaya has 17 million people, and wheat also has a quarter of the rice planting area." Richard said with a wry smile, "This may cause prices to rise."

"This is going to test the wisdom of the High Commissioner." Alan Wilson crossed his fingers and replied calmly, "People in Southeast Asia will not starve to death. Isn't there Myanmar and Thailand around? There is no wheat to eat rice Well."

Is this also a problem? Alan Wilson doesn't think it's a problem, do you have to eat flour? Rice is not eaten the same.

"The key point is that the rice in Malaya will be exported to Japan, South Korea, and even Changgong's small island." Richard said that it is not Malaya's own problem, and it may disrupt the grain market. "If Japan, South Korea, etc. The land will be purchased through Australia in the future, although Australia is also a Commonwealth country, but after all, it is not as direct as the colonies to generate income.”

"Australia?" Allen Wilson said in his heart, do you think Australia will be able to pick up the bargain this time? Australia's wheat will also be exchanged for Soviet gold by the United Kingdom. "There is no way, let's suffer a few small followers in the United States."

Those are pro-American forces, what does it have to do with Britain? Honestly, starve those **** to death.

Alan Wilson knew that the food self-sufficiency rate of Deception Island was less than 50%, and Japan, which lost Hokkaido, was even lower by 30%. South Korea barely exceeds 50%, with a population of more than 20 million.

But so what? Because these places rely on overseas imports, Alan Wilson won't trade gold?

The distinguished Soviet guests used gold to buy food. Compared with gold, what is a mere rise in prices? Even if there is a famine, it will be worth it.

Even Alan Wilson is looking forward to the outbreak of famine. If food prices in Japan and South Korea rise due to food, it may slow down their development. As for the deception island, the cascading effects are inevitable.

When Richard mentioned the food export of Malaya, Allen Wilson seemed to recall that the Soviet Union purchased food in the 1970s, which directly pushed up inflation in the United States.

This can be regarded as a problem in the supply chain in a sense, and it has caused enough trouble for the United States. Inflation may indeed occur this time in response to Soviet food purchase figures.

The United Kingdom is not an agricultural empire like the United States, but the United Kingdom has one advantage, that is, the colonial empire can do it, the cost is paid by the colonies, and the money is earned locally. As for whether Japan and South Korea will be affected? What does it have to do with him.

"You three colonies, empty out all the wheat for me. Don't think it's difficult, it may not be enough." Alan Wilson began to apportion tasks with a cold face. Only when the colonies' reserves are not enough, Britain will start from the Commonwealth Think of ways to.

"Understood, Secretary-General." The high commissioners from all over the place nodded, and Alan Wilson continued, "The food supply of the kingdom 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 deal with the difficulties of these countries, and maybe you can make a fortune from the price increase."

When the matter came to an end, the secretary-general of the cabinet stepped on the brakes again. Considering the overall situation, the pro-British countries still had to take care of it. But Japan and South Korea defrauding the island is a matter for the United States, not for the United Kingdom.

While the Hoxon Manor meeting was going on~lightnovelpub.net~Princess Margaret rushed to Perth, and her brother-in-law was busy with business and couldn't go abroad at this time, so she brought a letter to the female president.

The secret purchase of grain in the Soviet Union is a secret to others, but not to his wife. The personal letter expresses his love for his wife. After the private part is over, there are two main things left. The silver should be sold off in the first half of the year. No more delay.

The rest is the key battle of the road of grain merchants, whether it can be equal to or even surpass the four major grain merchants in the traditional sense. It depends on whether the Soviet Union can seize the opportunity to purchase grain this time.

"Don't think it's shameful to borrow the things of the Soviet Union for profit. Pepsi claimed to be the people's Coke in the Soviet Union. It said Coca-Cola was the Coke of capitalism. This time, if things are done well, it will be able to sit on an equal footing with the four major grain merchants in the United States and France."

After reading the autographed letter, Pamela Mountbatten picked up the phone without thinking. She never doubted any judgment of her man.

"Contact Canada's Hudson's Bay Company for the data on grain production and reserves in Australia this year, and send me the data on agricultural products." Pamela Mountbatten said this with a slight pause, "Sell the previously acquired American silver mines, finished products Silver is looking for opportunities to sell, with a half-year cycle, so as not to disturb the market."