British Civil Servant

v2 Chapter 1450: India makes money India spends money

Fultseva reminded my son to recall whether the father and son talked about the origin of the war when they were in London. Alekseev thought about it for a long time and replied, "I didn't say that, but I talked about Israel. The lack of water resources itself cannot change this fact even if the citizens have quality."

"Jordan River!" Fultseva replied affirmatively after a moment of contemplation, "Egypt once said that they would divert the Jordan River to trap Israel. Once the water source is cut off, Israel will definitely go to war. Therefore, once the Arab League countries If a consensus is reached on this point, Israel will launch an offensive. The Golan Heights is also at risk. Lake Tiberias in the Golan Heights is the largest freshwater lake in the area, and Israel cannot use the saltwater lake in the Dead Sea.”

Alekseev raised his eyebrows, nodded and said, "So, if the proposal to divert the Jordan River is discussed at the next Arab League meeting, Israel will have to do it."

Now Alekseev believed his father's judgment, and the cultural tsar's current vision was definitely above him, and asked him to come back and discuss this issue with his mother.

"Absolutely." Fultseva said in her heart that you have only met him a few times, and she is the one who has had a long-term and in-depth communication with him.

Israel has a small population of just over three million, but even with only these people, water resources are still a big problem. Once the water source problem is threatened, they will be forced to choose war.

Why hasn't this approach been thought of before? Isn't that because the UK has been running for the peace talks between Palestine and Israel, suppressing the discussion on diverting the Jordan River and not allowing it to pass? The main reason is that the construction of the Gaza area and the West Bank has not been completed. Now that the fortified towns and air defense towers have been built, naturally there is no concern.

Fultseva absolutely believed that the villain would definitely release the news that the water source was cut off, and he would definitely be able to do anything to force Israel to do it.

"Somewhere, it seems that someone is missing me." Alan Wilson, who was at the door, muttered with a good feeling about himself, and then looked back at Monroe lazily, "If my **** goddess speaks at this time, then I won't go."

"Go to work quickly! I don't dare to delay your benefit to the society." Monroe glanced at her, full of charm, kissed the man's cheek like coaxing a child, and then pushed the supreme authority out.

"I try to think of ways to make this world a better place every day." Alan Wilson puffed out his chest proudly, and set off with a cup of wolfberry.

I thought it was another day of idling while waiting for the latest developments in the Watergate incident. John Hunter, Secretary General of the Commonwealth of Nations, came directly to the door. His solemn face made Alan Wilson wonder if it was just an hour ago that the Warsaw Pact army had overthrown the The Berlin Wall officially started World War?

"Indira Gandhi announced the nationalization of insurance companies, private coal mines, steel companies, textile factories, etc." John Hunter said directly after sitting down.

Of course there are social controls over banks, nationalization of general insurance, gradual state-run private import and export trade, food rationing policies, restrictions on personal speculative income on urban land, abolishment of the privileges of maharajas, guarantees of minimum food demand, promotion of land Reform and rural development programs and more.

"Insurance and banking, we have several companies that have suffered heavy losses. The Prime Minister is confident that he will know soon, and the representatives of the companies want the cabinet to come up with a way to prevent the loss of British capital through diplomatic means."

Alan Wilson nodded expressionlessly, and asked John Hunter, "I remember I reminded that the two funds must never enter the Indian market? John, let's be honest, do we have any losses?"

"Alan, absolutely not, I guarantee it with my degree." John Hunter swore that the Commonwealth Fund and the Prosperity Fund would never enter the Indian market.

"That's no problem." Alan Wilson's face immediately turned relaxed, and he looked like a different person just now, "Maybe this is life, sometimes things like this happen."

How many British companies are likely to suffer heavy losses from Indira Gandhi's nationalization this time? What does this have to do with Whitehall? In business, there are losses and gains, so there is no reason why you can only earn but not lose.

"But these damaged companies have already persuaded several Conservative MPs." John Hunter said this and looked at Alan Wilson, the meaning is self-evident.

"And then? Land in Mumbai and capture New Delhi?" Alan Wilson chuckled, "It's not like we haven't reminded you to be cautious when investing in India. Either be generous and cooperate with Tata and Birla, or don't go in, someone Do you listen to us? You want it and you want it, and now you are looking for us again? Why don’t you appeal to the Supreme Court of India and go to court with India? Anyway, the result is the same.”

"There's really nothing to do?" John Hunter was far from disappointed, but it was the British company that was damaged, and he still hoped to make up for it.

"John, if you don't share the benefits with the big local conglomerates in India, it seems that only one company makes money." Alan Wilson took a sip of wolfberries and replied helplessly.

"Which one?" Listening to the increasingly outrageous supreme authority, John Hunter was also aroused curiosity, wanting to know who this company is.

"You have also heard of this company, which played a major role in British history." Alan Wilson licked his lips and gave the answer, "East India Company."

There is nothing Alan Wilson can do about this matter. Everyone in India is equal in this regard, and it is not aimed at the United Kingdom. There must be victims in other countries. It is not once or twice that the nationalized enterprises have caused heavy losses to the United Kingdom. This account should be counted on the Soviet Union.

It is like Indonesia killing the Communist Party of Indonesia, and targeting Indonesia for ignoring the United States can only be said to be a cowardly act.

If there is no Soviet Union, would any country dare to confiscate British assets once it is nationalized?

He also has no reason to help these British companies seek justice. Anyway, he reminded Pamela Mountbatten before that companies from the aristocratic class should not go to India. India is where India makes money and Indian flowers. I want to bring them back Home.

If you want to make money in India and not be cut off, you need to find a deep integration of the local snake in India, or find a light asset industry to operate, and run through the Mumbai Stock Exchange at any time.

Soon, No. 10 Downing Street also summoned him. Naturally, he met the political secretary Maria Falcond again, "Maria, what's the matter?"

"It's not yet India's nationalization bill. Sir, is there anything you can do? You used to be an official in British India." Maria Falcond revealed the purpose very cooperatively.

"Then I really can't do anything about it. It's normal to lose money and make money in business." Alan Wilson did not change his original intention, expressing that there was nothing he could do to help. If the ones that are damaged are not the enterprises of the aristocratic class, rather than the state-owned investment of the United Kingdom, then the losses will be lost. Isn't that what the market economy is all about?

After waiting for a while, Harold Wilson did talk about the nationalization of Indira Gandhi. Alan Wilson said with a smile, "If you do this, India will encounter big problems sooner or later. Even the textile industry is nationalized. They are looking for death. Although the textile industry is a labor-intensive enterprise that can create a lot of employment, the profits of the textile industry are too low, and the disadvantages of nationalization far outweigh the benefits. The profits of the textile industry are so low that any country can Do, use such a low profit in exchange for a national fiscal deficit? Is it worth it?"

"Let's not talk about the textile industry, even coal and steel, it's good to be able to achieve a balance of payments. Nationalized industries should be concentrated in industries that can make money lying down, throwing out the burden and letting the people fend for themselves. Increase the source of national finances. If you compare Australia, Australia’s mining industry is very suitable for nationalization. But private companies will not be a burden. After all, Australia’s foundation is too unique. India has too many people, so it chooses such a low-profit The inefficiencies brought about by the nationalization of industries completely offset the advantages."

The more Harold Wilson heard it, the more he felt wrong ~lightnovelpub.net~ and said, "But when I nationalized steel and coal, and even the water supply system, you didn't object."

"Prime Minister, I am not opposed to everything. When the water supply system was nationalized, I was very supportive, because every day the local citizens contributed to the fiscal revenue. Of course I would not object. As for coal and steel, I was just The Prime Minister has persuaded it."

Alan Wilson shrugged, "Pretend not to see the disadvantages. In fact, in the field of nationalization, no matter how hard we try, it is impossible to have the Soviet Union run by the Planned Economic Committee, but this is a trend in Europe. When the Cabinet makes bold decisions, Whitehall can only go all out to cooperate."

In fact, the effect of Indira Gandhi's nationalization this time is less than ten years. The nationalized enterprises have caused a decline in profitability, and sick enterprises have become a bottomless pit of financial subsidies. The skyrocketing price of international oil has increased the cost of expenditure and the shortage of foreign exchange.

The biggest effect may be that many state-owned enterprises in India let Modi's old fairy sell it, and it has become an important means for the old fairy to raise funds to make up for India's fiscal expenditure for a period of time.

This is of course also a benefit. Alan Wilson is actually looking forward to the Conservative Party coming to power again and starting privatization. The sale of state-owned enterprises in the UK is an opportunity to realize cash. The dukes and earls far away in Australia must be looking forward to it with banknotes, waiting to regain the dominance of the local economy.

As for the Prime Minister's talk about whether he can use diplomatic means to recover the losses of British companies, Alan Wilson said that he will try it in accordance with the procedures, but don't expect any results.

"By the way, Prime Minister, the summit meeting of the Arab League in August may be a test for British diplomacy." Alan Wilson suddenly said without beginning or end.