Hong Kong General: Undercover and Liansheng, from 49 to leader

Chapter 337 [337] The Sun Never Sets Bows Its Head and Admits Defeat, the Sun Will Rise from the East

HSBC headquarters building, chairman's office.

"Mr. Shen Bi, are you sure that all the insiders in HSBC are on this list?"

Joelen Sassoon looked at Shen Bi who was sitting in front of him and slowly asked this question.

HSBC is the largest bank in Hong Kong Island. The British Hong Kong government has US$19 billion in foreign exchange reserves in HSBC.

If you want to take away so much money, even if the procedure is streamlined, it will take several people to complete the process smoothly.

"Don't worry, Mr. Sassoon, I'm sure of that."

Shen Bi gave an affirmative answer.

"Mr. Shen Bi, then please take a vacation with the five gentlemen on the list. Come back when everything is calm."

Joelen Sassoon put down the list in his hand and said to Shen Bi with a smile.

"Mr. Sassoon, although I am following your orders, I do not agree with your approach. It is too risky! If something unexpected happens, not only will you be finished, but the entire HSBC will be finished."

Shen Bi's expression was extremely serious.

As an old man who has experienced ups and downs in the business world for decades, Shen Bi is well aware of Joelen Sassoon's little thoughts. He wants to rely on the merit of helping Eagle Country this time to compete for the position of head of the Sassoon family.

In Shen Bi's view, this was completely a gamble with the future of HSBC and the Sassoon family, and it was a complete tightrope walking behavior.

HSBC and the Sassoon family are so big that there is no need for them to take such risks.

However, Joelen Sassoon came to him with the Eagle Country Navy. Even though Shen Bi was reluctant, under the pressure from Joelen Sassoon, the Governor of Hong Kong and the Eagle Country Navy, Shen Bi had no choice but to surrender.

"Shen Bi, it is because there are too many businessmen like you that the Eagle Country has become so weak. It is also because everyone has lived a life of luxury and has forgotten how our ancestors started."

"If the ancestors of the Sassoon family had not risked their lives to come to the Far East by ship, there would be no Sassoon family. If I don't take a risk, what qualifications do I have to compete for the position of the head of the Sassoon family?"

Obviously, Joelen Sassoon did not listen to Shen Bi's words at all.

"Hey~"

Seeing the look on Joelen Sassoon's face, Shen Bi knew that this guy in front of him had been completely obsessed with the position of the head of the family, and he could not persuade him. He sighed lightly, and then obediently followed the Eagle Country's navy away.

Soon, more than a dozen cars surrounded four trucks and drove out of the underground parking lot of HSBC and headed towards the headquarters of Standard Chartered Bank not far away.

It was obvious that the SAS people were planning to transport all the foreign exchange stored in HSBC and Standard Chartered Bank at once.

At this time, Lu Yaowen also received a call and learned about the situation.

"Brother Wen, do you want our people to take action and stop the money?"

Xie Tianning was eager to try.

"Tian Ning, you are getting more and more daring now. Don't forget that a whole fleet of aircraft carriers is still parked at the Central Pier. We can't give the Eagles a reason to take action."

Lu Yaowen shook his head and smiled.

"Brother Wen, are we just going to watch the Eagles take our Chinese money away?"

Xie Tianning was unwilling to give in.

"Don't worry, Tianning. I've said it before. I'll make the Eagles spit out as much as they eat. Just think of this foreign exchange as a donation to the British Hong Kong government."

The smile on Lu Yaowen's face became even wider.

He had no intention of sending anyone to rob the foreign exchange from the beginning. This money must be used by the Eagle Government so that it can play the greatest role.

After all, for Lu Yaowen now, more than 20 billion US dollars is certainly important, but what is more important is to completely shatter the British Hong Kong government's rule over Hong Kong Island.

Then, Lu Yaowen took out his satellite phone and dialed a number.

"Jimmy, it's me."

"Go to the director of the Second Directorate of the KGB, Kloshko, and tell him that I need his help with something. Call me back then."

After the call was connected, Lu Yaowen spoke.

In the past few months, the situation in the Russian bear country has undergone tremendous changes. Boris, who had originally resigned from the position of first secretary of the Great Russian Region, is showing signs of making a comeback.

Now, within the country of Russia, there is a hype about abolishing the Soviets and replacing the secretary with the president.

Everything was just like the familiar history in Lu Yaowen's mind. Soon, the presidents of the member states in various regions would sideline the huge Russian bear and then completely dismember it.

But for Lu Yaowen, the benefits of all this far outweigh the disadvantages. In the most chaotic times, it is often easier to find opportunities.

For example, with the "help" of Lu Yaowen, Kloshko has been successfully promoted to the director of the Second General Bureau, becoming one of the top ten absolute senior officials of the KGB, and holding even greater power.

Of course, he also gained more "help" from Lu Yaowen because of this.

"Okay, Brother Wen."

On the other end of the phone, Jimmy didn't hesitate at all. After saying this, he hung up the phone.

More than an hour later.

‘Ring ring ring~’

A phone rang.

"Brother Wen, I will let General Kloshko speak to you right away."

Not long after Jimmy finished speaking, a Maozi's voice came from the receiver: "Yaowen, what do you want from me?"

It was obvious that Kloshko really valued his ally Lu Yaowen. He did not call Lu Yaowen "Lu" like other foreigners did, but called him by his name.

"Mr. Kloshko, there is something I need your help with, and only you can help me."

Lu Yaowen said with a smile.

"what's up?"

Kloshko asked.

"You should also know that the British pound is now being shorted by international capital. I can reveal an absolute secret to you. By tomorrow afternoon at the latest, the British Hong Kong government will receive a huge sum of more than 30 billion US dollars to help them repel international capital."

Lu Yaowen said slowly.

"and then?"

On the other end of the phone, after hearing Lu Yaowen's words, Kloshko's eyes moved slightly and he continued to ask.

"I hope that when the Eagle government spends excessive amounts of money, you, the KGB, can pass this news on to some forces in Eagle and America that don't like the Eagle government, such as the Eagle Labor Party..."

Lu Yaowen replied with a smile.

The two parties in the United States and America take turns in taking the stage, which seems to be a very good thing, as it allows both the left and the right to have their own representatives that they can firmly support, and rely on the performance of votes to make "their style of democracy" deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.

However, neither the Americans nor the Americans expected that when the interests became large enough, the two-party electoral system would lead to social division and a complete split between the two parties.

At that time, what the two political parties were competing for was not choice, but extremely cruel party struggles.

In today's Eagle Country, the Conservative Party has been the ruling party for thirteen years. The Labour Party, the "opposition party", has already done enough. If it wants to take power, it must get rid of the Conservative Party.

And Lu Yaowen was very considerate and gave them "bullets".

In addition, the Labour Party does not want the Eagle Country to join the European Monetary Exchange Rate Mechanism and join the European Union.

After joining the EU, when facing the industrial impact of Germany and the United States, the local industry of the United States will be hit hard. Those workers who are laid off are the core of their Labour Party and must not be lost.

He could discredit his opponent and give himself a chance to get promoted, and he could also highlight his opponent's policies and protect his own iron vote base. Lu Yaowen could never think of a reason why the Labor Party would refuse to cooperate with him.

Unless, these Eagle Country guys really do "everything for the Queen".

In this regard, Lu Yaowen could only describe it in four words: "sneer".

If the Eagle people really wanted to "do everything for the Queen", they would have returned the power to the Queen long ago and let her be their only "sun". Why would they have to pretend to be a "constitutional monarchy with a nominal monarch in reality"?

"Mr. Lu, shorting the British pound has something to do with you, right?"

Kloshko immediately heard the information hidden by Lu Yaowen.

"I am just adding fuel to the fire, Admiral Kloshko. After this matter is completed, I will give you a generous gift that will definitely satisfy you."

Lu Yaowen ignored Kloshko's temptation and instead drew a pie in the sky for him to shut the Russian's mouth.

"Okay, Mr. Lu, I'll arrange it right away, but words are not enough, you'd better provide me with some evidence."

Kloshko didn't mind Lu Yaowen's caution at all, and agreed to Lu Yaowen's request with a smile.

"The information will be faxed to my subordinate Jimmy Jimmy soon, and then he will give it to you."

After hearing Kloshko's agreement, Lu Yaowen's smile became even brighter.

After exchanging a few more words with Kloshko, Lu Yaowen hung up the phone. He then dialed Ma Zhihua's number and asked him to contact the Razor Party in Eagle Country to make preparations for both scenarios.

‘Ring ring ring~’

Just then, a cell phone rang.

Xie Tianning immediately picked up the phone and pressed the answer button. After listening for a few seconds, he looked at Lu Yaowen and said, "Brother Wen, those foreigners have already left on the plane."

"Well, to fly from Hong Kong Island to Eagle Country, you need to transfer in the Middle East, which takes at least sixteen hours. The Eagle Country people still have one last good day to live."

A hint of coldness flashed in Lu Yaowen's eyes.

On the other side, the Governor's Residence.

Peng Jiakang sat in his office chair, staring at the queen's bust hanging on the wall, not knowing what he was thinking.

‘Ring ring ring~’

It was only when the phone rang that Peng Jiakang came back to his senses.

"Mr. Governor, this is Mr. Hawkins calling."

After picking up the phone, Richard's voice came out from the receiver.

"turn around."

Peng Jiakang said immediately.

Soon, Hawkins' voice reached Peng Jiakang's ears: "Mr. Governor, the plane has taken off and will arrive in London in fifteen hours."

After hearing what Hawkins said, Peng Jiakang finally let go of his worries: "Okay, Mr. Hawkins, thank you for your hard work tonight."

After giving Hawkins some emotional value, Peng Jiakang continued: "Have all the insiders been controlled?"

"General Simmons is very supportive of our actions and has sent hundreds of soldiers to help us. All those involved in this matter have been invited to be guests on the Victoria aircraft carrier."

Hawkins smiled back.

"Well, Mr. Hawkins, after this plan is completely completed, I will tell you everything. Believe me, you will get an unimaginable reward."

Peng Jiakang casually painted a pie for Hawkins.

"Mr. Governor, I look forward to hearing your good news."

Hawkins' eyes flashed slightly, and after saying this, he hung up the phone.

"Beep, beep, beep~"

Listening to the busy tone coming from the receiver, Peng Jiakang hesitated for a moment, then continued to press a quick call button: "Please ask Mr. Chief Secretary to come over."

More than twenty minutes later.

"Mr. Governor!"

After McGrath walked into Peng Jiakang's office, he sat directly opposite him.

"Mr. Chief Secretary, the foreign exchange reserves of the Hong Kong British government deposited in HSBC and Standard Chartered Bank have been sent on a plane to London."

Peng Jiakang immediately told McLego the good news.

"With these more than 20 billion US dollars, plus the 12 billion US dollars in pensions, the Zu family will definitely be able to get through this difficult time."

A bright smile also appeared on McLego's face.

He seemed to see himself being rewarded by his ancestors and his career moving up to a higher level.

"There will be a general election next year. I will most likely return to serve in the city. At that time, I will recommend you to become the new Governor of Hong Kong."

Peng Jiakang also did not forget to paint a big picture for his "chief secretary".

"Thank you, Mr. Governor."

This time, the smile on McLego's face widened.

Except for the 15th Governor, John Smith, who grew up in Hong Kong Island, after serving as the Colonial Secretary of the British Hong Kong Government, he was transferred to the Governor of Fiji and then returned to Hong Kong Island to serve as Governor.

In addition, almost all governors of Hong Kong were officials appointed by the Colonial Office or the Foreign Office. The only exception was Peng Jiakang in front of him, who was directly appointed by the Cabinet.

Originally, McLeod thought that it would be enough to return to the Eagle Country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs to serve as an assistant minister. Now Peng Jiakang directly asked him to take over as Governor of Hong Kong, which was definitely a pleasant surprise for him.

"Director Mai, this is what you deserve."

Peng Jiakang smiled and waved his hand, then continued, "Has your preparatory committee prepared the list of industry members in the parliament?"

"There are 100 councillors in 50 sectors. This is too much work. We will need some time."

McLego shook his head.

"I don't think it's because of the heavy workload, but because those Chinese people are fighting too hard, right?"

Peng Jiakang saw through McLego's little trick at a glance.

"Yes, Mr. Governor, there are not many Chinese who can still be on the same side as our Hong Kong British government. We must take good care of every one of them."

A trace of helplessness flashed across McLeod's face.

A year ago, there wouldn't be so much trouble there. The British Hong Kong government would just assign anyone to go there. Would they need to consider the feelings of the Chinese?
"The Chinese have always had a tradition of fighting for power among themselves. This is not a bad thing for us. I will give you another week to finalize the list of councillors and hold the first regional council meeting before the Victoria aircraft carrier leaves Hong Kong Island to finalize the regional council."

Peng Jiakang pondered for a moment and then spoke slowly.

"understand!"

McLego nodded slightly, and then continued to ask: "Mr. Governor, when will the Victoria aircraft carrier leave Hong Kong Island?"

"They have been stationed in Hong Kong Island for almost 20 days. They can stay for at most half a month. The Middle East needs an aircraft carrier even more."

Peng Jiakang sighed softly.

He also hoped that the Victoria aircraft carrier would be stationed in Hong Kong Island. This powerful weapon was indeed useful. Once it arrived in Hong Kong Island, even Lu Yaowen would not dare to show his head. No wonder Americans liked to drive aircraft carriers around the world.

Then, without waiting for McLeod to speak, Peng Jiakang continued, "Secretary McLeod, there is one more thing you need to follow up on. Those schools that were harvested by Lu Yaowen are still using other teaching materials. On behalf of the British Hong Kong government, you will issue rectification notices to those schools."

"They are required to return to the original teaching materials within a specified time, otherwise their teaching qualifications will be revoked and they will not be allowed to participate in any entrance examinations in Hong Kong Island."

Peng Jiakang stopped pretending and confronted Lu Yaowen directly.

"Ah."

McLego nodded slowly, but his expression became a little serious when he heard the name "Lu Yaowen".

Although he had the protection of the Victoria aircraft carrier, Lu Yaowen's prestige was too great, and McLego was a little scared at the thought of facing this guy head-on.

"Secretary Mak, don't worry. I didn't expect Lu Yaowen to listen to us. Since he wants to play something else, let him play alone. Starting next month, the British Hong Kong government will build 20 government schools in Kowloon and Hong Kong Island within a year."

"As long as we capture the students in Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, no matter how much Lu Yaowen plays in the New Territories, it will not affect our base."

Peng Jiakang had no intention of confronting Lu Yaowen head-on, but instead wanted to completely expel him from the circle created by the Eagle people.

……

On the other hand, with the full cooperation of the Eagle Country’s Ministry of Defense, a military transport plane carrying Hong Kong’s foreign exchange reserves arrived in London from Hong Kong in just fourteen hours.

It was just dawn when the military transport plane landed at a military airport on the outskirts of London.

Jones Fonda, the Prime Minister's private secretary, who had already received the news, instructed the driver to drive the car quickly to the military transport plane before the plane stopped.

"I'm Jones Fonda, and on behalf of the cabinet, I want to thank you for your hard work. You will get the rewards you deserve."

As soon as the SAS people got off the plane, Jones Fonda immediately served them a large piece of pancake.

Afterwards, led by the SAS colonel commander, Jones Fonda walked into the cabin of the transport plane. When he saw the full banknotes, a bright smile broke out on his face.

With these "timely aids", plus the US$12 billion that the British Hong Kong government had previously transferred to the Eagle Country, it is enough for the Eagle Country to survive this crisis.

This is the assessment result of financial experts from the Ministry of Finance of the Eagle Country. As long as the Eagle Country can hold on for five days, those international capitals will cut their losses and leave.

Without a moment's hesitation, Jones Fonda immediately ordered the money to be transported to the Treasury, and then from the Treasury to the Bank of England.

Immediately, he took out his cell phone and dialed a number.

"Mr. Prime Minister, the money for Hong Kong Island has arrived..."

"Okay, I know."

I don’t know what John Mason and Jones Fonda said to make the smile on this foreigner’s face even bigger.

After hanging up the phone with John Mason, Jones Fonda took out a satellite phone and dialed Peng Jiakang's number.

"Patton, your money from Hong Kong Island has arrived. The Prime Minister is very satisfied. He will go to Buckingham Palace to meet the Queen this morning. When he leaves Buckingham Palace, you will most likely be Sir."

Jones Fonda's tone was full of joy.

But he did not tell Peng Jiakang that this time, as the Prime Minister's personal secretary, there was a great chance that he would be knighted.

"Hahaha, Jones, this is the best news I've heard today."

On the other end of the phone, Peng Jiakang's face was also full of bright smiles.

For an Eagle citizen like him who came from an ordinary family, it was a great honor to become a lifelong peer and enter the House of Lords after retirement.

"Patton, the Prime Minister will always remember your friendship." Jones Fonda once again painted a pie in the sky for Peng Jiakang, and after a few more pleasantries, he hung up the phone.

On that day, after obtaining sufficient ammunition, the Eagle government directly threw out 1 billion US dollars to purchase the British pound, directly raising the exchange rate between the pound and the mark from 2.63:1 to 2.82:, returning to the safety line of the European Monetary Exchange Rate System.

Originally, according to the idea of ​​the Eagle Country's Ministry of Finance, some international capital should leave after making a small profit and seeing the Eagle Country's tough attitude.

As a result, what the Eagle government never expected was that under such circumstances, some unknown international capital actually threw out another 1 billion US dollars, once again lowering the exchange rate between the pound and the mark to 2.7:, once again exceeding the safety line of %.

If it were before, the Eagle Country's Treasury should have suggested to Prime Minister John Mason to announce the launch of the European Monetary Exchange Rate System, but after receiving the bullets supplied to them by the British Hong Kong government, the Treasury also became tough and also spent 20 billion US dollars to bring the exchange rate between the pound and the mark back to the safety line.

At this time, it was 11:00 a.m. in London and 7:00 p.m. in Hong Kong.

Lu Yaowen received a call from Sima Nianzu.

"Brother Wen, the Eagles spent $40 billion in two hours to support the British pound. Now the people on Wall Street are watching and no one dares to take action for the time being."

"Based on my experience, if there is no major positive news, these Wall Street hyenas will choose to leave this afternoon."

Sima Nianzu's voice was extremely calm.

"Then give those people on Wall Street good news and make the Eagles bow their heads completely today."

Lu Yaowen said with a smile.

"understand!"

Sima Nianzu hung up the phone immediately after saying this.

And Lu Yaowen immediately dialed Jimmy's number.

"Jimmy, tell Kloshko to have the KGB take action immediately."

After the call was connected, Lu Yaowen spoke slowly.

After saying this, Lu Yaowen picked up the phone beside him and dialed a number: "Tianning, let all the citizens of Hong Kong Island know what the British Hong Kong government did behind their backs."

……

Hong Kong time, 19:30.

TVB and Asia Television jointly broadcast a breaking news on all channels that the British Hong Kong government illegally used foreign exchange and pension funds to transfer US$35 billion belonging to all Hong Kong citizens to the Eagle Government free of charge.

Once this news was reported, it instantly set off an uproar across Hong Kong Island.

Within twenty minutes, all the newspapers except the pro-Eagle ones were reporting the news in their supplements.

Governor's Residence.

After hearing the news, Peng Jiakang's face turned extremely ugly. He could not imagine how the media in Hong Kong could get wind of the news when what he did was so confidential.
Lu Yaowen!
The figure of a man immediately appeared in Peng Jiakang's mind. In the entire Hong Kong Island, apart from Lu Yaowen, Peng Jiakang could not think of another person who could do such a thing.

There must be a spy of Lu Yaowen among the senior officials of the British Hong Kong government.

But Peng Jiakang was not in the mood to care about this traitor now. He knew that the most important thing for the British Hong Kong government now was to calm this matter down as soon as possible.

One government gave its foreign exchange and pension funds to another government for free. Even Peng Jiakang knew without thinking that if this matter was not handled properly, the British Hong Kong government would definitely experience a huge earthquake or even be completely overthrown.

"Richard, immediately have the Hong Kong government, HSBC, Standard Chartered Bank, and Z Fund issue a statement that the Hong Kong government's foreign exchange reserves and pensions are still in Hong Kong Island. TVB and Asia Television are simply making false accusations. They have already filed a lawsuit with the Hong Kong Island High Court!"

“Also, please inform Island Television that I will be speaking publicly in half an hour with the Chief Secretary and the Financial Secretary.”

Peng Jiakang immediately issued his first order.

Now, the most important thing for the British Hong Kong government is to buy time until the Eagle Country has driven away all international capital, and then return the 35 billion US dollars to Hong Kong Island. This will allow them to naturally overcome this crisis.

"Okay, Mr. Governor, I'll arrange it right away!"

Richard responded immediately.

After Richard left, Peng Jiakang picked up the phone again and dialed a number.

"Mr. Sassoon, I'm Peng Jiakang. Please come to the Governor's House right now."

After the call was connected, Peng Jiakang spoke immediately.

"Mr. Governor, what's the matter?"

Hearing Peng Jiakang's hurried tone, Joelen Sassoon was a little confused.

"Just now, the wireless TV station..."

Peng Jiakang repeated the news from TVB to Joelen Sassoon.

After hearing what Peng Jiakang said, Joelen Sassoon's face turned very ugly. He immediately said, "Mr. Governor, I'll be there right away."

After saying that, he put on his suit jacket and hurried towards the gate of the villa.

At this time, a servant walked quickly to Joelen Sassoon and whispered, "Mr. Sassoon, there is a man named Zhuo Jingquan who wants to see him. He said he is the Commissioner of Police."

"..."

After hearing his servant's words, Joelen Sassoon's face changed drastically.

He was very familiar with Zhuo Jingquan. The last time he was arrested by the police, this guy even met with him on purpose, trying to get some information out of him. On the surface, he was the top dog in the police force, but in reality he was Lu Yaowen's loyal dog.

It was just at this time that Lu Yaowen's loyal dog came to find him...

At this moment, an extremely ominous premonition surged from Joran Sassoon's heart.

After taking a deep breath and forcibly suppressing this premonition, Joelen Sassoon said, "Bring him here."

He also wanted to know what this loyal dog of Lu Yaowen wanted to say by coming to him at this time.

Soon, Zhuo Jingquan, led by the servant, came in front of Joran Sassoon.

"Director Zhuo, I have something urgent to do. I can only give you three minutes."

As soon as Joelen Sassoon opened his mouth, he wanted to give his audience control of the conversation.

"Mr. Sassoon, it won't take three minutes. I'll leave after I finish my three sentences."

"First, Mr. Lu has evidence that HSBC and Standard Chartered Bank illegally used the Hong Kong government's foreign exchange reserves;"

"Second sentence, Mr. Lu has handed over the evidence to the Labor Party of Eagle Country and the four major TV stations in America;"

"Third, Mr. Lu, please take care of yourself and don't be someone else's cannon fodder."

Zhuo Jingquan really kept his promise. After saying these three sentences, he immediately turned around and left.

Watching Zhuo Jingquan's leaving back, Joelen Sassoon's heart was filled with shock. If what Zhuo Jingquan had just said was true, not only would the pound be finished, the British Hong Kong government would be finished, and HSBC and Standard Chartered Bank would also be finished.

The most important thing is that Joelen Sassoon is also doomed, and will definitely be thrown out as a scapegoat by the Sassoon family and will never be able to turn over.

Thinking of this, Qiao Lun Sassoon immediately looked at Zhuo Jingquan and shouted loudly: "Director Zhuo, Lu Yaowen asked you to come to me, and he must not just let you say these three sentences. What else does he want to say to me!"

"Mr. Sassoon, what Mr. Lu meant is that if you are a smart person, you should know who his target is. If you help him achieve that target, he will make you rich and prosperous for the rest of your life."

Zhuo Jingquan turned his head to look at Joelen Sassoon, and after saying this, he turned and left.

"..."

This time, Joelen Sassoon did not call out to Zhuo Jingquan. After pondering for a moment, he slowly walked out of his villa and got into his car.

Half an hour later, Peng Jiakang began his live speech, saying that the media's reports were all groundless and that Hong Kong's foreign exchange reserves were still stored in HSBC and Standard Chartered Bank, so Hong Kong residents should not worry.

Next, the managers of HSBC and Standard Chartered Bank who were urgently "released" from the aircraft carrier Victoria also made speeches on the spot, claiming that not a single cent of the Hong Kong British government's foreign exchange reserves had been misappropriated.

The situation had originally been developing in the direction that Peng Jiakang hoped to see, but when Zhou Guorui, the chairman of Z Fund, appeared on the TV screen, everything went wrong.

"I am Zhou Guorui, the chairman of Z Fund. I can clearly tell all Hong Kong citizens that the 12 billion US dollars you have in the British Hong Kong government have all been transferred to the Eagle Country. Not a penny is left..."

Before Zhou Guorui could finish his words, the live broadcast was urgently cut off, and he was pinned to the ground by several foreigners.

Peng Jiakang, who was standing nearby, had a slightly better look on his face, but it suddenly turned ugly again. He immediately said to McLego beside him, "Send someone to control Zhou Qiangguang immediately!"

Before McLego could reply, Richard, with a panicked look on his face, quickly walked to Peng Jiakang's side and whispered, "Governor, I just received news that TVB and Asia Television broadcast the photos of SAS escorting foreign exchange reserves, as well as the records and audio evidence of our misappropriation of pension funds!"

The blood color on Peng Jiakang's face disappeared instantly and his face turned pale.

However, Peng Jiakang had more bad news to hear: "In addition, 27 Justices of the Peace, led by He Shizhang, jointly requested that our Hong Kong British government send a commissioner to take them to HSBC and Standard Chartered Bank to check their accounts within an hour."

"..."

At this moment, Peng Jiakang felt dizzy, and it was thanks to Richard and McLego beside him that they supported him and prevented him from falling.

After thinking for a while, Peng Jiakang said, "Reply to those Justices of the Peace. Our Hong Kong British government can agree to their request and set up an investigation team to investigate the foreign exchange issue at HSBC and Standard Chartered Bank."

At this point, Peng Jiakang called the bosses of HSBC and Standard Chartered Bank to him and said, "You two, while the investigation team is investigating, have the people from HSBC and Standard Chartered Bank delay as much time as possible. Once the Zu family has dealt with the international capital, everything will be settled!"

At this point, Peng Jiakang can only resort to the tactic of "delay".

Soon, Hong Kong Island Television resumed live broadcast. The managers of HSBC and Standard Chartered Bank made speeches, expressing their willingness to accept public investigation and welcoming Justices of the Peace to set up an investigation team to investigate their own banks.

At the Peninsula Hotel, Lu Yaowen, sitting in front of the TV, looked at Shen Bi and others on the TV screen and chuckled, "You want to delay it, can you delay it?"

……

Just when Peng Jiakang was in a state of panic, Richard appeared in front of Peng Jiakang again with a satellite phone.

"Mr. Governor, this is a call from Zu's family."

Hearing Richard's words, Peng Jiakang had a bad feeling in his heart. He took the satellite phone Richard handed to him and said slowly, "Who is this?"

"Patton, what on earth are you doing as the British Hong Kong government? How come the Americans knew about your use of foreign exchange? How come those Labour Party bugs knew about it?"

Jones Fonda's somewhat 'frustrated' voice came from the receiver.

There was no way to tell at all that just a few hours ago, Jones Fonda had said that Peng Jiakang was the most reliable friend of both him and John Mason.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Jones, I don't understand you."

At this moment, Peng Jiakang's mind was blank.

"You didn't understand what I meant? I'll say it again. Now the whole of Wall Street knows that our Eagle Country is already at the end of its strength. It can only survive by relying on the foreign exchange and pensions of your Hong Kong government. This time the pound is completely finished!"

"Those guys in the Labour Party can also use this incident to impeach the Prime Minister. This government is finished!"

At this moment, Peng Jiakang felt that what he heard was not that the pound was finished, nor that the British government was finished, but that he, the Governor of Hong Kong, was finished, and the British Hong Kong government was finished!

At the same time that TVB and Asia Television first broadcast the Hong Kong British government's illegal misappropriation of foreign exchange reserves.

At nine o'clock in the morning, New York time, a piece of news went viral on Wall Street: the Eagle Cabinet ordered the Hong Kong British government to illegally use Hong Kong's foreign exchange and pension funds totaling US$35 billion to protect the pound.

As soon as this news came out, it immediately shocked major investors on Wall Street.

Soon after the news broke, America's four major TV stations, ABC, FOX, CNN and NBC, all urgently broadcast a piece of news that the British Hong Kong government had illegally used Hong Kong's foreign exchange and pension funds and handed them over to the Eagle Government for use.

At the same time, newspapers such as the Washington Post and the Wall Street Journal also spoke out, claiming that they also had a grasp of the entire situation of the British Hong Kong government's illegal use of Hong Kong's foreign exchange and pension funds.

In this situation, all the financial businessmen on Wall Street were excited.

Without knowing the details of the Eagle government, even the most greedy hyena would not dare to gamble his own fortune to challenge the Eagle people's bottom line.

But this news is equivalent to stripping the Eagle Country's underwear and displaying its cards in front of everyone, letting everyone know that the Eagle Country government is now only barely holding on.

At this moment, even the most stable hyena wanted to tear a piece of meat from the Eagle people.

Everyone on Wall Street understands that today is their time to enjoy a delicious feast.

In just one hour, tens of billions of dollars were invested in the currency market to smash the pound, causing the exchange rate between the pound and the mark to drop directly to 1:2.45.

Now, London.

Treasury Secretary Benjamin, who had not slept well for two nights, rewarded himself with a 'nap' after the situation eased.

But he had only fallen asleep for two hours when he was woken up by his secretary.

"Sir, just now the four major TV stations in America simultaneously broadcast a news report that the Hong Kong British government illegally misappropriated foreign exchange reserves..."

"?"

After hearing what his secretary said, Benjamin was completely stunned and even rolled off the sofa without realizing it.

Three full minutes later, Benjamin came back to his senses and looked at his secretary: "Paramount, am I dreaming?"

Paramount showed a bitter smile on his face: "Sir, the situation we are facing now is more terrible than a nightmare."

Benjamin is able to manage a country's finances and is naturally very familiar with the financial market. He knows very well that he was able to stabilize the pound this morning by spending money regardless of cost. He wanted to scare away international capital through such tough measures.

Originally, they should have been able to succeed, but once this news came out, all their efforts had come to naught.

This news is like a clarion call to international capital. As a result, huge amounts of funds will flow into the currency market to short the pound.

The Eagle government now has only two choices: first, surrender and announce its withdrawal from the European Monetary Exchange Rate System; second, fight for the last dime and declare bankruptcy.

Benjamin knew which one to choose, without having to think about it.

But it is still very difficult to make this choice.

After struggling for five minutes, Benjamin walked to his desk, picked up the phone and dialed a number.

"Mr. Prime Minister, my name is Benjamin. As Chancellor of the Exchequer, I advise you to immediately announce your withdrawal from the European Monetary Exchange Rate Mechanism."

"As chancellor of the exchequer, I will take full responsibility and resign."

As Benjamin said this, his mouth was filled with bitterness.

He knew that in this battle, which lasted only three days, their Eagle Country was completely defeated! And his career would also end here!

London time, 6pm.

British Prime Minister John Mason made a public speech announcing that the pound would withdraw from the European Monetary System.

Everyone knew that this was a surrender statement from the Eagles. International capital had won a complete victory in this battle to attack the pound.

In just one day, the exchange rate between the British pound and the British mark reached 1:2.33. The Eagle government lost more than billion US dollars on paper alone. According to subsequent statistics, the actual losses of the Eagle government and major Eagle-funded banks this time amounted to nearly billion US dollars.

However, most people don’t know at this moment that this "battle" in London is just a branch "battle". The real battle officially began in Hong Kong Island the moment John Mason announced his surrender.

Hong Kong time, 2 a.m.

John Mason's speech announcing the pound's withdrawal from the European Monetary Exchange Rate Mechanism reached Hong Kong Island almost at the same time as John Mason finished his speech.

After hearing the news, Lu Yaowen picked up his phone and dialed Xie Tianning's number.

"Tianning, we can proceed to the third step of the plan. The sun will rise from the east tomorrow, and it's time for us to say goodbye to the Governor!"

Lu Yaowen looked in the direction of the Governor's Palace, his tone exceptionally calm.

"understand!"

Xie Tianning responded immediately.

……

On the other hand, Peng Jiakang, who was already in a state of panic, immediately called all the senior executives of the Hong Kong British government, HSBC and Standard Chartered Bank to his office after hearing the news of the Eagle Country's "surrender".

After everyone was present, Peng Jiakang, who looked gloomy, slowly spoke: "Everyone, this is the most difficult time for the British Hong Kong government. At this time, all of us should work together to overcome the difficulties."

After saying this, Peng Jiakang took a deep breath and continued, "Don't worry, everyone. I will take full responsibility for this incident. After this matter is resolved, I will resign."

"Mr. Governor, your resignation is secondary. The key is when can the Zu family return the foreign exchange of Hong Kong Island?"

After Peng Jiakang finished speaking, Joelen Sassoon spoke immediately.

"The Zu family said they need some time..."

"How much time is one hour?"

Joelen Sassoon asked immediately without waiting for Peng Jiakang to finish his words.

"The Zu family suffered heavy losses this time. We need to give them more time."

Peng Jiakang said slowly.

"Mr. Governor, the Sassoon family doesn't give me much time."

Hearing what Peng Jiakang said, Joelen Sassoon became a little anxious. This is not what you say when you borrow money.

"Mr. Sassoon, now we have no choice but to wait!"

Peng Jiakang shook his head and sighed.

"..."

At this moment, Joelen Sassoon was silent, but in his mind, he suddenly remembered what Zhuo Jingquan had said to him before: Don't be someone else's cannon fodder.

‘Dong dong dong~’

Just at this moment, there was a hurried knock on the door.

"Come in!"

Peng Jiakang frowned and spoke.

"Mr. Governor, thousands of Hong Kong Island citizens have gathered outside the Governor's Residence. Their slogan is asking us to immediately explain the whereabouts of Hong Kong Island's foreign exchange and pension funds."

"In addition, the aircraft carrier fleet's headquarters just called us and said that tens of thousands of Hong Kong Island citizens gathered at the Central Pier and demanded that the Victoria aircraft carrier be driven out of Hong Kong Island immediately."

Richard opened the door and said these words in a very anxious tone.

"..."

At this moment, Peng Jiakang and everyone present instantly understood that it was Lu Yaowen who took action.

For the British Hong Kong government, the real crisis has only just begun...

(End of this chapter)