Vol 5 Chapter 117: It's time to get rid of the black pot

Mistakes will cost you.
Political mistakes require retreat and concessions.
Just like Mrs. Thatcher, although she was called the Iron Lady, she still had to resign at the request of the three cabinet officials headed by Patten.
Many people in the Conservative Party originally opposed him in power, and there were also people in the Democratic Party who always believed that it would not be good for the pound to stay in the ECU, especially since Pound Brook’s public remarks not long ago. In response to the current situation in the pound, he will face the same censure.
Oh my god!
What should I do?
How could it be like this?
Leaning in the dark closet, John Major kept clutching the hair on his head. The huge pressure made him just want to hide here for the rest of his life. The closet is huge, but the weather in Britain is rainy all year round, and the wooden closet is still There was a faint musty smell, but even so, Sister Mei didn't want to go out.
That way, he won't have to face endless accusations and hardships of being unable to choose.
Every minute and every second, Britain suffers losses in units of billions. The Prime Minister as a head of state must bear corresponding responsibilities at this time. No one would have thought that at this time, the Prime Minister in charge of the cabinet would be under tremendous pressure. And hid in the closet.
This is absolutely impossible, isn't it?
Norman Lamont couldn't think of it, but the Prime Minister was missing and the people in the office couldn't tell him that the angry Chancellor of Finance waited in the office for five minutes and couldn't sit still.
The continuous pressure had already brought Lamont to the brink of collapse. After waiting for no results, he blushed and quarreled with the director of the Prime Minister's Office Jim Kate.
"Jim. Do you know how serious the problem is. I need to see the Prime Minister right away, right away."
"Your Excellency Lamont, please wait a little longer. Mr. Prime Minister has a little problem to deal with and will meet you immediately."
"Asshole. What problem is more serious than the pound problem now. Tell me where he is and I must report to him immediately."
"..."
Sister Mei, who was hiding in the closet and clutching her head, stopped subconsciously. He turned his head from the darkness. The light from the closet gap was full of dawn on his face. The bright light was so brilliant and rich in temperature.
A wonderful note came to life...
Climbing out of the closet, Major went to the bathroom to wash his face, took up the comb and carefully combed the unkempt hair, then put on a new set of clothes, the whole body can no longer see the previous depression and anxiety.
No one can believe that the man in the mirror with a small smile on his face and full of vitality in the eyes between his brows, hiding in the dark closet a few minutes ago just wanted to cry.
Although the prime minister is the first minister of finance, he still has the minister of finance, right?
Tightening the tie around his neck, Major drew a relief in his heart that he hadn't had in a long time, and opened the door to the bedroom.
"Mr. Prime Minister, where did you go just now?"
"God. Major, there is a very important thing waiting for you. We have been looking for you for a long time."
"John. God, did you fall into the toilet? I searched the entire Admiralty Building."
"......"
"Guys, I just went to a bathroom and changed into a suit by the way. Don't be so nervous, now I know the seriousness of the matter!"
During the rushing questioning, Major shrugged his shoulders and responded easily with his usual humor and freedom.
I have to say that with the ability to perform rounds, the so-called movie kings in front of this gentleman are like children in a kindergarten, with impeccable facial expressions and even eyes, everyone will think that he is telling the truth.
Of course, if someone hadn't been to all the restrooms to check, everything would be perfect.
But it doesn't matter. No one is stupid enough to expose Major's lies. Isn't the prime minister unable to squat, or is there on his clothes?
Otherwise, what clothes to change at this time.
It took a full quarter of an hour for Norman Lamont and his advisers to finally get an interview with Mei, but his boss looked relaxed and annoying. This country loses hundreds of millions of pounds every few minutes, but Major doesn't seem anxious.
Could it be that this also sold pounds in private?
Norman Lamont thought to himself.
Soon, the group arrived at the round table meeting room of the Admiralty Building, the round table meeting room made of sandalwood, and the ministers and gentlemen of various departments also came.
As the Ministry of Finance, which assumed the main responsibility, Norman Lamont was naturally the main speaker of this meeting. Facing his colleagues and cabinet staff, he immediately organized a language to briefly explain the problems faced by the pound.
The problem must be solved.
But what is interesting is that the ministers and even the prime ministers and cabinet ministers present were not worried or upset because the Bank of England had only one billion dollars left.
Norman Lamont did not realize this. He mentioned a possibility to the Minister of Foreign Affairs with last hope.
"If we can reach an agreement on financial diplomacy with Germany, I think the destructiveness of the crisis we face will be greatly weakened."
"I don't think we have room for financial diplomacy with the Germans. God, don't you see the attitude of the guy Schlesinger? I bet it must have been instructed by the Korner."
"Then what should we do? If we cannot reach a financial diplomatic agreement with Germany, we will have to be forced to withdraw from the exchange rate mechanism."
How to do?
The ministers present, the cabinet minister and Major looked at each other.
"Can we withdraw from the exchange rate mechanism without violating its European partners? Will this misunderstand other countries?"
"If we really withdraw, will there be any resignation requirements for ministers."
"..."
You flatter!
Numerous numb batches are stuck in Norman Lamont's chest~EbookFREE.me~, it is simply unpleasant.
Obviously, Major's purpose is to share the responsibility for the crisis with the others in the room, and share the responsibility for this matter. Everyone knows that such a serious problem will definitely be settled after the fall.
This is a shrewd move, and from Major's point of view, doing so will help eliminate potential competitors that pose a threat to him.
Damn bastard, even more than me!
Lamont knew that if it was the last moment, he, the chancellor of finance, would definitely be thrown out of the bed, but he really didn't expect that the matter was not over yet, and the gang of in front of him were ready to take him back.
At the end of the messy discussion, there was no result. Even the decision on whether to withdraw from the exchange rate mechanism like Lamont thought is still unclear.
If you withdraw from the European exchange rate mechanism, some ministers need to resign.
"I propose that we can raise interest rates one more time."
Norman Lamont said aggrieved like a raped daughter-in-law.
Although he was very clear, Major’s purpose was to force him to put forward a final effort to save the pound, so that Major’s effort to implement the European Community strategy would last until the last second.
But he didn't have a choice at all, and either resigned or lost his mind.
Regarding this, everyone present naturally raised their hands in agreement, and it is better for a dead fellow than a dead poor.
At three o'clock in the afternoon, internal news from Great Britain.
Under the proposal of the Chancellor of the Exchequer Norman Lamont to insist on another interest rate hike, Prime Minister Major approved the interest rate hike after seeking the consent of all ministers present.
Add three percentage points this time and it will take effect the next day, making the final effort to save the pound.