Chapter 200 Who Doesn't Like Money?

Since the three cabinet ministers arrived in British India, most of Alan Wilson's daily work was thinking about how to arrange the itinerary of the three cabinet ministers while satisfying the Indians.

Ever since he started worrying about the treatment of veterans in India, Alan Wilson suddenly discovered a lot of itineraries that could delay time, such as rewarding the grassroots troops who participated in the war during the war.

On the outskirts of New Delhi, the factory is separated by tall walls. Compared with ordinary factories, this factory is very tidy, and the sound of roaring machines reaches Alan Wilson's ears.

It is conceivable that the operation of this factory must be good at present. Alan Wilson followed two officers into the factory building, and saw that the production line in the factory building is in a busy state. As for the products that are about to be put on the market from the production line, It is banknotes, simply Indian rupees.

"I believe in the technology of Delaru Company. If nothing else, I believe that no one will dislike the products produced." Alan Wilson stopped for a moment beside the banknote printing machine production line, and sighed with a smile , "Especially Indians, definitely like it."

In the impression of ordinary people, the banknote printing company should be a state-owned enterprise, but Delaru banknote printing company is a private company.

In fact, in addition to countries that only print money domestically, many countries will give part of their money printing business to overseas money printing companies. Quite a lot of experience.

Alan Wilson remembers feeling ashamed after India's independence that his banknotes were controlled by De La Rue. In the end, administrative intervention was used to nationalize the right to print money, and it became one of the few countries in the world that print their own money.

It was the first time in two lifetimes that Alan Wilson saw the production line of a money printing machine, and he was inevitably a little excited. Printing money was the childhood dream of all boys, a masterpiece of daydreams.

"Mr. Allen, our De La Rue Company has served the British Empire for a long time. The banknotes provided are exquisite and pleasing, and there is no problem with the professionalism." Andrew, the person in charge of the factory, saw Alan Wilson's His eyes were reluctant to leave for a long time, and he introduced the production process of the factory.

"I personally think that the main reason why you like your products is that your products are banknotes. No one doesn't like banknotes." Alan Wilson showed an expression that everyone understood, and then restrained his greed and said sternly, " I believe that in the next one to two years, Delaru's business will definitely be very good."

De La Rue & Co., a manufacturer of British banknotes, has been printing banknotes for the Bank of England since 1860. Not surprisingly, the banknote printing of British India, the most valuable colony of the British Empire, also fell into the hands of De La Rue.

In 1860, the United Kingdom passed the "Bank Partnership Act" to allow any person or group to form a joint-stock bank. British private banks emerged like bamboo shoots after a rain, and the demand for printing money skyrocketed.

The Drucker company seized the opportunity to start printing banknotes, and expanded its business globally with the help of the empire on which the sun never sets.

Now that the war is over, many countries with damaged economies will choose a method, which is to abolish the old banknotes and use new banknotes to maintain economic stability. The business of Delaru will definitely increase in the future.

Because the banknote printing process is complicated, firstly, it needs top-level printing equipment and continuous updating of printing technology; secondly, it needs to continuously develop a new generation of anti-counterfeiting technology; thirdly, currency manufacturing is an industry with large-scale equipment costs. Advantage.

However, what Allen Wilson mentioned was nothing else but the matter of the neighboring country in the north. It is believed that Delaru will receive orders for printing gold round coupons in the next few years.

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Moreover, Alan Wilson is also preparing to expand the circulation of the Indian rupee, such as the award of honors to grassroots officers this time.

In fact, Allen Wilson came here this time to talk about this matter. As the factory supervisor Andrew entered the office of the other party, as a banknote printing factory, the security of this factory is absolutely in place, and it is far from the British barracks in New Delhi. It's not far away, so don't worry about any danger.

"You also know that in the current British India, the currency circulation is very poor. And there are many activities, and many activities cost money, and it costs a lot of money." Alan Wilson frowned as soon as he sat down Dao said, "Take the awarding of honors to low-level officers that will start soon. There is always a little bonus. It is easy to promote the rank, but how about awarding medals? Well, everyone knows that the demand for precious metals is booming after the war. It’s better to issue paper money directly.”

Allen Wilson's miser was exposed. He didn't want to give too expensive medals to the Indian military officers who received the honors. He just got some silver or copper to deal with it. Other benefits were converted by banknotes.

Moreover, the number of honored officers is no more than 300. Printing a little more banknotes will not cause inflation. As long as Alan Wilson doesn't say this kind of thing, how can other people know?

Under the various hints from the assistant of the British Indian Commissioner, the director of Delaru Company understood and asked tentatively, "How much money do you want to provide?"

"That's not much, but we still need to pay attention to the degree of market acceptance, so you print 10 million first, and I will track the circulation in Delhi. This is all for the purpose of studying economic laws and has no other purpose. "

Alan Wilson made some calculations and distributed 3 million to the honored officers, leaving 7 million for market trials, which was just enough.

From the perspective of economic laws, the consequences of printing money have a certain lag. Therefore, in the future, the financial security of British India, and now it is understandable to test the consequences of excessive currency issuance. It is just an experiment. This is to study the laws of economic operation. .

"How long will it take to get ready? Don't want large banknotes, but small banknotes with the best circulation rate in the market." Alan Wilson looked at Andrew who was thinking and asked, "No problem."

"It can be ready in one day. Mr. Allen can come and pick it up." Andrew thought for a while, and gave a suitable time. A banknote printing machine can print 1.4 billion banknotes a year, and the New Delhi factory 10 million cash is really not a lot of work.

Allen Wilson nodded in satisfaction, saying that before the award ceremony, someone would be sent to pick it up, "I believe in the strength of Delaru Banknote Printing Company, and I will definitely not let a few cabinet ministers wait. This is a political task."

Mentioning the importance of printing money this time, Alan Wilson left. Maybe he will come here often in the next two years. Don’t get too clear about the money printing factory now, and leave a little sense of mystery to explore later.

As for the rewards for grassroots officers during the Indian War this time, simply speaking, the military rank must be significantly improved, and generally one level must be promoted, and the money cannot be given less. As for the gold medals, there are no gold medals. Some of the less valuable ones can be awarded .

After all, supporting the homeland is the most important thing, and the life of British India will be a little bit harder.

The award will be presided over by Field Marshal Archibald Percival Wavell, Governor of British India, in the presence of three cabinet ministers.

Senior officials of the Congress Party and the Muslim League were invited to observe this ceremony. Field Marshal Wavell’s speech was drafted by Sir Barron. In the speech, he not only recalled the years when the two sides fought side by side, but also expressed concern about the retirement of Indian soldiers after the war. After expressing concern and implicitly hinting, there are still benefits to be distributed, and this reward is just the beginning.

"First stabilize the morale of the Indian soldiers. The Congress Party and the Muslim League can't make trouble if they want to. The main reason is the army. The combat effectiveness of the sailors without warships is greatly reduced. It is easy for the Royal Navy to deal with these little blacks on the ocean."

Sir Barron, who was sitting on the left side, glanced back and forth between the opposing camps of the Congress Party and the Muslim League, and said to Alan Wilson, "The most important thing is the follow-up. In fact, you can I have talked with those maharajas, I know you have always wanted to have such an opportunity, have you not seen Ali Khan for a long time, right?"

"Alan really doesn't know what to say about Sir Barron's concern." Alan Wilson whispered, "In fact, Maharaja Ali Khan also admires Sir Barron very much."

"It's fine to admire, I just did some things of my duty." Sir Barron shook his head slightly and said, "Look across the other side, I don't even pretend to be on such an important occasion."

As the awards went on, grassroots officers, with nearly one-third of Sikh officers as the majority, received awards. The brand-new Indian rupees were issued to the hands, and the promotion to the next level was no problem.

When this wave of enthusiasm passes, Alan Wilson will focus on protecting the interests of Sikh officers and allow these Sikh officers to continue to serve in the army.

As for the distribution of land, it can be implemented on a small scale first to see the reactions of all parties. Hindu provinces close to Sikh-inhabited areas will be implemented first.

While thinking this way, Alan Wilson saw some officers holding brand new banknotes under their noses and sniffing them. He was surprised, and the ink was still wet, right?

No, you have to believe in the technology of the British money printing machine, how could this kind of thing happen. It's nothing more than the age-old question, who doesn't like money?

Indian public opinion in March was swiped by two things. The first thing was about commending India's contribution in the war. The appearance of three cabinet ministers and an Indian governor gave India due evaluation during the war.

The second thing is that India's daughter, the internationally famous actress Vivien Leigh who was born in British India, is about to land in India. Compared with the former, the latter is obviously more powerful. Many Indians are looking forward to it!