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Chapter 414 50 billion (first update, please subscribe)

In front of No. 10 Downing Street, Cofield looked serious as he stepped out of the car. In front of him was a human wall built by a group of photographers. As soon as he stepped down, he was greeted with various questions from reporters.

The reporters didn’t know where the news came from. The head of the Indian State Affairs Bureau has been working hard for the fate of the Indian state in the past few days. He even looked like Don Quixote. Likewise, he stubbornly defends the interests of the British Empire there, and it is for this reason that these reporters are waiting for him here.

Waiting to witness his failure, or success.

"Sir, may I ask, are you coming to London this time for the independence of the Indian states?"

"Sir, will a divided India bring war and chaos to India?"

"Sir..."

Faced with reporters' questions, Lord Cofield only gave a brief answer.

"The British Empire must keep its word, gentlemen!"

As the last defender of the British Empire in the subcontinent, Cofield walked into an office that he believed was "occupied by a bunch of despicable people."

Soon, he met Attlee, a traitor who had betrayed India and was doing everything possible to dismember the British Empire.

What a bunch of idiots!

"Five billion dollars in interest-free Treasury bonds!"

"Wha, what?"

"what?"

"Mr Prime Minister, perhaps in the eyes of some, the glory that Britain has built since Nelson's time is not worth mentioning, but for most British people, this is what we have achieved in the past few years. If you really care about the well-being of the British people, then..."

"Sir, you must clearly know that India's independence is not only a demand of the Indian people, but also a demand of the British people. The British people no longer intend to bear any price for the arrogance of the so-called "Empire on which the Sun Never Sets." Now, as politicians, we must consider the welfare of the people first, not the glory of the empire, if any!"

Attlee looked at the other party in confusion. Wasn't he here to discuss the issue of Indian princes? The reason why he wanted to anger the other party was that he didn't want to cause trouble with the feudal issue.

Although full of hostility in his heart, Cofield still tried his best to restrain himself, but Attlee obviously didn't have any good feelings for him. After all, this guy was jumping up and down trying to prevent him from dumping his baggage.

Cofield paused, then looked directly at the other person and said.

"Mr. Prime Minister, first of all, we must admit one more thing - the princes of the princely states have been well known for their loyalty to the British Empire in the past century. Perhaps, to some extent, they also yearn for freedom in their hearts, but Mr. Prime Minister, they have been showing their loyalty in their own way, such as the "Fanatical Highness" of Hyderabad who donated 5 million pounds during the First World War to show support for the British Empire, and now..."

Taking a deep breath, Cofield said.

Therefore, he is extremely firm in his stance on decolonization.

Cofield enjoyed the shock of the other party. Thank God, Cowell revealed what the Attlees cared about. There was never a British Empire in their eyes, only interests - in order to win over the stupid people, they Colonies can even be dismantled!

"The princes of the princes entrusted me to make a suggestion to the Prime Minister. Based on their loyalty to the British Empire and considering the practical problems faced by the British Empire, they are prepared to purchase US$50 billion in thirty-year interest-free government bonds! If the British Empire issues if!"

As the leader of the Labor Party, Attlee hated and even was hostile to the "British Empire" from the bottom of his heart. In his view, the huge colonies "only nourished a lot of military stations and the complacency of an empire on which the sun never sets.", and It just puts too much burden on the British.

what!

For a moment, Attlee was stunned. He stared at the other person with his mouth wide open.

"Five billion dollars!"

“Let’s talk about the well-being of the British people today!”

How to arouse someone's anger?

That was to attack what he cared about most, Attlee's contempt for the British Empire, which successfully aroused Cofield's anger, but he still controlled himself, he knew his mission.

Attlee asked unconvincingly.

Just a few months ago, in order to get rid of the economic difficulties, he had just borrowed 1.4 billion US dollars from Canada. I asked my son to borrow money... and he had to pay back the money, and he also had to pay interest.

In order to fulfill his promise to the people, Attlee has been doing everything possible to raise funds to improve people's livelihood since the day he formed the government. However, there are too many places where Britain needs to spend money to rebuild - hundreds of thousands of houses have been bombed and millions of people have become homeless. This is just one of them. In order to save money, he carried out large-scale disarmament, but what was the result? The disbanded troops also need to be resettled, which also costs money.

In short, there is money everywhere.

The UK has long been bankrupt. In fact, it was close to bankruptcy during World War II!

But there were blood transfusions from the United States during the war, and although there is assistance from the Marshall Act now, it is limited after all.

In order to maintain government spending, Britain still maintains the high taxes and rationing system during the war, and the people have long complained about this.

All problems are money problems.

But now a group of feudal lords from India say that they are willing to take 50 billion US dollars!

What is their purpose?

"Do they want to trade $50 billion for independence?"

Attlee asked rhetorically.

"Yes, Prime Minister."

Cofield said.

"If you agree, they can purchase US$20 billion in bonds within a month and another US$ billion in bonds after independence!"

Money...can buy everything.

Will Attlee accept it?

When leaving No. 10 Downing Street, Cofield didn't have an answer. When he got into the car, he looked at Cowell specifically and asked.

"Cowell, do you think they will agree?"

"Who can resist this temptation?"

The temptation of five billion dollars!

For a group of politicians who want to win over the people and pave the way for the next election, they cannot refuse this temptation, and they will take it even if it is intestinal poison.

"Yes, those Attlee guys can even betray the British Empire. Is there anything else they can't do?"

Looking at the aggrieved Cofield, Cowell lit a cigarette and said.

"Now, Jazz, it's time for us to meet that person. His support is also very important."

This was their last stop in London and the most important one, even more important than meeting Attlee to a certain extent.

"Will he support us?"

Cofield suddenly became a little nervous. The reason why he was so nervous was entirely based on the fact that the meeting with Attlee had just ended.

"We brought a lot of money to Attlee."

"Sir, would you betray the interests of the British Empire for money?"

The answer is yes, as long as there is enough money, of course, Cofield will never admit it.

"He is a fierce defender of the British Empire just like us, Sir. He will understand our difficulties and support our decision, as long as it is beneficial to the British Empire!"

(End of this chapter)