After Montagu Norman entered the negotiation state, his whole body was filled with an aura that no strangers should enter. He possessed the cold arrogance of a British gentleman and the aggressiveness of an American banker at the same time, just like a lurking bird ready to pounce on the prey.
of lion.
By the way, although Montagu Norman was British, his family bank was an American-style bank, and he himself was deeply influenced by American ideas.
However, Zhou Hexuan seemed calm and said with a smile: "I don't need to repeat the importance of the Chinese market to the UK. The UK is the country that invests the most in China and makes the most profits. Once the Chinese market collapses, the loss will be
The worst-case scenario is the UK."
"Why?" Montagu Norman remained calm.
Zhou Hexuan said confidently: "After the silver crisis broke out in China, Japan was the most active and took the initiative to propose all-round economic cooperation. The second was the United Kingdom. More than a month ago, the United Kingdom expressed its willingness to lend China 20 million pounds. I heard that the United Kingdom
The cabinet has also set up a special 'Committee on China's Silver Issues', is that true?"
"You are very well informed." Montague Norman could only shrug.
In fact, Montague Norman is a member of the "China Silver Issue Committee". From New Year's Day to now, it has held two consecutive meetings to analyze China's economic situation. In two days, they will hold a third meeting
The meeting shows how urgently they want to "help" China.
Zhou Hexuan said: "It is inevitable that the UK will provide assistance. I am here this time just to hope that you will take action as soon as possible."
Montagu Norman asked curiously: "Zhou, you seem to be very anxious about this?"
"Yes, I am very anxious," Zhou Hexuan chose to tell the truth. "China's economy has been messed up, but those in power in China want to take advantage of the opportunity to benefit themselves. China's leader Chang Kaishen, as well as finance ministers
Minister Kong Xiangxi, they want to use this opportunity to embezzle China's private capital. I am one of the participants invited by them. I can get great benefits, but I don't want to see my country suffer greater harm.
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Zhou Hexuan told Chiang Kai-shek and others' plan exactly. Montague Norman was stunned for a moment, and then he couldn't help laughing: "China's leaders are really geniuses. The plan is so perfect, I have to do it for them."
They applauded."
"Do you know what this means?" Zhou Hexuan asked.
Montague Norman said: "This means that China's economic situation will further deteriorate until it becomes a level that satisfies those people. Zhou, I want to thank you. The news you just brought has made me understand China's economic situation."
The situation is clearer, which helps me make corresponding arrangements."
Zhou Hexuan said: "I know you want to delay time. Is the UK afraid of Japan?"
"The UK is certainly not afraid of Japan, but it must consider the impact on international diplomacy," said Montagu Norman. "Neither the UK nor the US wants to cause a violent reaction from Japan. Therefore, our attitude is different from that of China's leaders.
Like Mr. Chang Kaishen, China’s economy must be allowed to deteriorate. If we take action at that time, Japan will have nothing to say.”
Zhou Hexuan shook his head and said: "This is purely unnecessary. No matter when you come forward, you will ruin Japan's plan, and Japan will definitely be dissatisfied." After saying that, Zhou Hexuan began to stir up trouble, "The United Kingdom can only benefit the United States by doing this.
.You should know that most of China’s leaders are pro-American. If the UK continues to wait and see, China will inevitably turn to the United States in the end. In fact, the United States will further expand its market in China and erode Britain’s interests in China. Also,
If the UK doesn’t take action as soon as possible, China is likely to join the US dollar system. Doesn’t the pound want to compete with the US dollar?”
Montagu Norman fell into thinking. As Zhou Hexuan said, Britain was most worried about the United States and did not take Japan into consideration at all.
Today's situation is actually very complicated. The United Kingdom and the United States want to join forces to attack the Japanese yen, but the British pound and the U.S. dollar are competing with each other, which is a bit like a three-nation struggle for hegemony. Moreover, at this time, Japan and the United Kingdom are already at war, and only the United States has passed the "Silver
"Deal" stood on the sidelines and used the "drag" tactic to watch the quarrel between Britain and Japan.
A world currency war without gunpowder has begun. The UK really wants to bring China into the Sterling Group, and thereby restore the UK's peak power in China, and gain greater political and economic benefits.
The British government has a unanimous view and has decided to assist China.
But the British people are divided into two groups on how to do it. One group believes that the mess must be cut quickly and the situation stabilized as soon as possible. This group is dominated by the financial department; the other group feels that they have to continue to wait and see because the situation in the Far East is too complicated.
This faction is dominated by the diplomatic service.
As the head of the Bank of England, Montagu Norman is undoubtedly in a key position. Whichever faction he leans towards will have the upper hand.
Unfortunately, although Montagu Norman also belongs to the financial department, he is a conservative. He temporarily supports the opinions of the foreign department and believes that we should act cautiously and not rush to make substantive commitments to China.
After thinking for a moment, Montagu Norman said: "Since China's leaders want to delay, how can you guarantee that China will soon accept British assistance?"
Zhou Hexuan smiled and said: "It's very simple. As long as we release a piece of good news: that the British Bank in China will provide loans to large Chinese companies and banks, it will inevitably disrupt the plans of Chang Kaishen and others. They will panic and fight with
Negotiate with the United Kingdom. This is beneficial to you, otherwise the United Kingdom will definitely become a wedding dress for the United States."
Historically, the United States appeared as a savior and successfully helped China complete its currency reform. China's legal currency was also pegged to the British pound. However, it was the United States that came out to pick the fruits in the end, and China's legal currency became pegged to the US dollar, eventually forming a currency in the Far East.
The US dollar is the main currency, and the British pound is the supplement, jointly attacking the international monetary system of the Japanese yen.
So Roosevelt was very powerful. The United States did nothing. It used a "silver trade" to stall the situation and made the Silver Group make a fortune. Britain and Japan worked hard to create detailed plans, and both countries spent a lot of real money.
When silver comes out, the biggest winner becomes the United States.
Zhou Hexuan continued to tell China's "inside story" and helped analyze the American plan. In this way, Montagu Norman understood the situation thoroughly and was no longer as worried as before.
Montague Norman was very depressed to find that all the arrangements he had made before were to pave the way for the US government. He, the king of finance, had become Roosevelt's younger brother.
This is Zhou Hexuan's advantage. He knows the situation in China, the situation in the United States, and the development of some future situations. Although Zhou Hexuan's professional knowledge is insufficient, he can provide Montague Norman with a reference to help the British.
Wake up from a sweet dream.
According to historical development, in this China silver crisis, the Japanese danced the most happily and became complete losers in the end. The British followed closely, but acted as the pioneers of the United States. The Americans waited and watched, but in the end they suffered the consequences.
The brain is full of fat.
Now, Montagu Norman is somewhat convinced by Zhou Hexuan, which will inevitably bring huge changes. At least the United Kingdom and the United States will have a good fight, and the United States will enter the game early, and China can gain more benefits from it.
"Zhou, you are such a bad lobbyist," Montague Norman laughed. "You shouldn't reveal all China's trump cards. This can only benefit British negotiations."
Zhou Hexuan also smiled and said: "So, you were convinced by me?"
"Maybe." Montagu Norman said noncommittally.
As Montague Norman said, Zhou Hexuan's performance this time was very poor, and he did not have the demeanor of a top strategist at all. But he succeeded. He explained all the situations and just followed the trend.
Because the interests of Britain and China are the same in this case, and they have common enemies, Japan and the United States.
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