British Civil Servant

v2 Chapter 1355: defensive and cooperative

At this time, Alan Wilson is still waiting for the parties such as the French Communist Party and the French Socialist Party to end. These two parties do not express their views, and it is not easy for de Gaulle to throw the blame.

"French Prime Minister Pompidou, this person is not necessarily on the side of de Gaulle." Alan Wilson said to Brest. Certainly a supporter of the United States of Europe, against us."

After the war France was determined not to choose either of the two groups, but to find another way. Of course, many French leftists would resolutely oppose the hegemonic policy of the bourgeois camp represented by the United States, but refusing to completely stand on the same stand with the Soviet Union is not considered negative.

I hope to publicize my political attitude in various ways, so as to influence more and more people and achieve the purpose of preventing France from going astray.

Alan Wilson understands this sentiment, Frenchman, maverick. There have been a total of two times in this world where sanctions against the United States have been proposed. One was the oil crisis in the 1970s, when Arab countries imposed sanctions on the West, including the United States.

And the other time it was not a big country with strategic determination, nor was it Russia, which showed its muscles when it disagreed, but France proposed that the United States should impose sanctions on the United States at the United Nations because the United States overthrew the Iraqi regime. Naturally, the United States will not benefit. In addition to Alstom being taken away by force, it also left behind a lot of jokes.

When France opposed the United States, other countries were playing dead, and when the other two countries were targeted by the United States, Europe was also playing 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, marking that French Prime Minister Pompidou's assurance to de Gaulle was nothing more than fooling the aging general. Paris was full of voices, and de Gaulle had a premonition that the situation was serious. The demonstrators marched from the Place de la République to the Rue Denfert-Roche square.

Demonstrating workers across the country felt their strength. Southern Aircraft workers occupied the factory, detained their bosses, organized an action committee, and went to neighboring factories and workplaces to call on other workers to join them.

This is just the beginning, and industries like transportation, hospitals, schools, post offices, shipyards, theaters, and more are getting involved.

"Honey, now is the time. I don't understand finance, but I think that under this wave of strikes spreading across the country, it's a good opportunity to attack you financially." Alan Wilson used his public tools privately this time, Calling home from Whitehall to tell his wife his time had come.

As a layman, he naturally has no guidance on how these bankers operate, and everything is left to professionals to operate.

"Look at ours." Pamela Mountbatten covered the microphone with excitement in her voice, she was just waiting for this day.

At the critical moment when France fell into a national strike, the British financial group found an opportunity to fight back when France shorted the British pound in 1967. This was not only for revenge for the United Kingdom, but also to demonstrate the special relationship between Britain and the United States. Gold wants an explanation.

Then Allen Wilson went to the Prime Minister's office to report the situation, which can also be said to be dirty, "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 with your wife." Harold Wilson gave an expression that I understand, and political secretary Maria Falcond nodded at Alan Wilson , and then left the Prime Minister's Office.

Having said all this, how could Alan Wilson still not understand, and replied with a smile, "I don't understand financial matters. Bankers make their own decisions. As a member of the government, it is inconvenient for me to ask. However, the strength of the pound may be closely related to the actions of the patriotic bankers this time. The pound cannot always be attacked and not fight back, can it? Prime Minister."

Harold Wilson also understands this. The pound issue is a matter of great concern to governments of all walks of life. He himself is known to voters as a goblin in Zurich.

Historically, the sterling crisis caused by the failure of the action to defend the pound against the dollar led to the resignation of the then prime ministers Harold Wilson and John Major, and almost ended Churchill's political career. The point is that UK gilts typically yield more than US Treasuries. This makes keeping money in the UK more attractive and helps protect the pound.

Due to the Vietnam War, the United States issued a large amount of dollars, and the United Kingdom stayed out of the matter. It seems that there is no problem at present, but it does not mean that it will be fine for a while, and it is still necessary to show the sword at a critical moment.

The attack on France is just the beginning, and Britain can also attack the United States when necessary. You must know a basic fact that London is the center of the Eurodollar. Attracted to London, forming the world's largest dollar market outside the United States.

This trick is effective. Not only do European countries no longer need to borrow from the United States to transfer to London for the dollars they need, but at the same time, some American companies put their overseas earnings in London in order to avoid high domestic tax rates.

If it is the United Kingdom that uses the method of running on gold, it is actually more fundamental than France to do it, but what if the United Kingdom has the same indigestion as France? It may be worse than the current France.

In 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 sufficient the gold reserves were. In the midst of the enthusiasm, financiers from the United Kingdom and the United States flocked to France with financial speculators. They transferred all currencies convertible to francs from all over the world, making the French financial market extremely hot.

France announced that the franc is freely convertible, and now it is officially the opportunity for the UK to borrow the European payment system to enter France.

"De Gaulle has brought the embarrassment of the United Kingdom and the United States in the past few years, and he should pay a little interest." Harold Wilson agreed, "I am looking forward to good news from the financial market."

"Of course!" But it was not enough. Alan Wilson left half of his speech, and now he just stepped on the franc. After sinking the franc, the problem is still the dollar.

Of course, the United States does not want to see another currency that can be on an equal footing with the US dollar. Although the scope of circulation of the pound is narrowing day by day, it can still threaten the status of the US dollar. At least in the eyes of the Americans, the current decline in the circulation of the pound is not enough. Before the United States uses its brains on the pound, the United Kingdom must first let the dollar calm down.

At this time, the whole of France is in the middle of the hustle and bustle. I don't know that a large number of pounds and marks have poured into France. Who cares?

The French government has to face record-breaking strike groups every day. At this time, who dares to care about the influx of hot money?

For opinion leaders from all walks of life in France, middle-aged aspirations and fame are what they are after. With the acquiescence of the unreliable French Prime Minister Pompidou, they decided to expand their victory.

Sartre, who went to Luxembourg before, came back and was invited to the Sorbonne University to have a discussion with the students. Sartre and Beauvoir were invited together, which undoubtedly attracted the attention of the students.

As soon as the news spread, people flocked to the classroom. More than 7,000 people were squeezed into the lecture theater that could only accommodate 4,000 people, and the corridor outside the classroom was crowded with people.

Seeing that the audience was in a state of excitement and excitement, and the chaotic scene posed the danger of trouble, when Sartre's voice sounded in the classroom, the noisy crowd immediately fell silent.

Sartre first unreservedly agreed with the students' actions, and then he expressed his hope that the students should stick to "this fierce democracy that you have created that will break all established institutions."

The students then scrambled to ask Sartre questions, and Sartre answered for more than an hour. Finally, Sartre concluded with an inspiring discourse: "The idea of ​​a new society is forming~lightnovelpub.net~This society will be built on the full democracy and the combination of socialism and freedom." Applaud vigorously from the heart, and the applause lasts forever.

This rally aroused huge repercussions, including voices of approval and criticism.

Several newspapers began to criticize the so-called opinion leaders who were still in Luxembourg before, and some de Gaullists with medals on their chests even came to the "Flo" and "Tabe" cafes that Sartre frequented. After searching all over, he threatened to give Sartre a good beating.

The more moderate right-wing intellectuals challenged: To keep this discussion alive, they will rise to the challenge.

The whole of France is in sharp confrontation, and this scene was naturally noticed by the British newspapers that have been paying attention to France.

The headline in The Times over the next three days read, "Schoolbook revolution in France as history repeats itself."

A day later, the headline was changed to "The general has decided to resign!" But immediately under the intervention of Whitehall, it was clarified that this was unconfirmed news.

"The French government has lost its effectiveness! The strike has taken on a political and riotous character!" Headlines like these filled the front pages of the British media.

On the surface, the British public opinion is concerned about the political situation in France, but the world is taking advantage of this period of time, and the French financial market is the real decisive place. The United States called Britain together for a closed meeting in Stockholm to discuss the situation in France, a special and urgent one, but more financial than political.

How long the chaos in France will last and when it is more appropriate to sell franc assets is a matter of great concern to the United States. Similarly, the United Kingdom is also concerned about the United States fearing that the other party will secretly entrap itself. This is not without a criminal record.