Chapter 550 Purpose
Of course, Churchill's idea was not recognized because it was too difficult to recover all the pounds with a denomination of 10 pounds, and it did not work at all... Since the Germans could forge pounds with a denomination of 10 pounds, of course, they could produce pounds of 5 pounds, 20 pounds or even 50 pounds. When they knew the production process, all the Germans needed was to carve out the patterns on these pounds.
Churchill felt an unprecedented financial crisis was coming to the UK, but they could do nothing.
Publishing a new version of the pound as soon as possible may be a good choice. The problem is that there is no better anti-counterfeiting technology. In this case, even if the new version of the pound is released, it is easy to be counterfeited, so the pound will never have a peaceful life.
(Note: The UK did not think of a solution until early 1946. The new version of the banknotes contained a metal anti-counterfeiting line, which was still in use until modern times)
Of course, Qin Chuan took the hot iron and entered the mass production process.
This is not a problem at all after Heidrich's death... As soon as Heidrich died, all the power returned to Himmler's hands. He was the secret police of the entire Third Reich. Himmler, who held great power, could be said to be the most powerful person in the country.
So a secret factory was quickly established. The factory was built in the basement next to the Security Bureau. At first, there were only a few machines and were guarded by police from the Security Bureau outside, but these policemen had no idea what they were guarding.
It turns out that at the beginning, everyone, including Himmler, had a very small appetite. The size of several machines and one basement could not meet the needs of Germany at all, even if these machines operate day and night.
Later, the basement was gradually widened to more than 500 square meters and had more than 100 machines. At its peak, the total denomination of counterfeit banknotes produced in one month reached 8 million pounds, which had exceeded the output of the Bank of England in London, England.
Of course, this matter was fully handed over to Colonel Koch because he had a team in his hands, and this team could be expected to continue to play a role in the near future.
At this point, Qin Chuan was relieved, and this matter was finally on the right track.
That morning, Qin Chuan felt a little strange as soon as he stepped into the security bureau door as usual.
Sure enough, when Colonel Koch saw Qin Chuan, he came up nervously and said, "The leader of the country is here, he is waiting for you upstairs!"
Qin Chuan nodded and thought to himself that he should come... The successful counterfeiting and printing was a big deal for him and even for Germany, and he only cared about it now.
However, Qin Chuan was wrong about this. Himmler was actually paying attention to counterfeit money, but he was just in Berlin.
Like last time, Qin Chuan handed over the pistol and walked into the office where the curtains were pulled... Since Heidrich was assassinated, Himmler has acted more cautiously than before.
"I'm very happy to see you, Captain!" Seeing Qin Chuan walk into the door, Himmler changed his gloomy appearance last time, put down the documents in his hand and signaled Qin Chuan to sit down on the chair in front of him.
"Come on a cigarette?" Himmler asked with a pack of unopened cigarettes.
"Okay!" Qin Chuan took the cigarette and handed Himmler one too.
Himmler did not refuse, took the cigarette and let Qin Chuan ignite it for himself.
Qin Chuan felt a little strange, but he couldn't tell what was strange.
Later he learned that this small move was actually Himmler testing Qin Chuan... Himmler actually did not smoke, and Hitler did not smoke. In fact, in order to emphasize that smoking is harmful to health, Germany also advocated a nationwide ban on smoking in order to make the German nation better. This was also the first mass ban on smoking in modern history.
Of course, this ban on smoking is not mandatory, especially for the army, because they know that soldiers need cigarettes to relieve pressure on the battlefield.
Himmler did this because he wanted to know whether Qin Chuan had secretly investigated his habit... If so, he might have other intentions. But it was obvious that Qin Chuan did not know Himmler's habit.
"So, Captain!" Himmler asked in the smoke, "Tell me, what's the benefit of doing this?"
Qin Chuan was stunned when he heard this, and then realized what Himmler meant.
Himmler was a person who puts interests first. He did not believe that Qin Chuan organized the production of counterfeit banknotes out of patriotism at the risk of offending Heidrich, although Qin Chuan could indeed be said to be for Germany.
After thinking about it, Qin Chuan replied: "Only the leader of the country, I know that one day I will be sent to the battlefield again!"
Himmler nodded and agreed with this. Although Qin Chuan's performance in other aspects is also outstanding, such as in making counterfeit banknotes, and in the face of Hyde, these are a drop in the bucket compared to his contributions on the battlefield.
On the other hand, what Germany needs most now is victory on the battlefield, so it is impossible to leave military talents like Qin Chuan in the rear. Even Himmler wanted to take him under his command, Hitler would not agree.
"Does this have anything to do with what you do?" Himmler asked.
"I want to be alive!" Qin Chuan replied.
After pausing, Qin Chuan continued: "Your Excellency the National Leader, as you know, the strict ration system in China is still very difficult to supply on the front line, and the supply situation will undoubtedly affect or even directly affect the outcome of a battle!"
Himmler nodded slowly: "So, do you hope the army can win the battle?"
"Everyone will hope so, right?" Qin Chuan replied: "Of course, this does not include the British, American or Soviet people!"
The two of them were stunned for a moment, and then they started to laugh.
"You are very humorous, Captain!" said Himmler.
"Thank you, Your Excellency the National Leader!" Qin Chuan replied: "I just... I hope victory more urgently than others, because failure may be death for me. Of course, victory may also be death, but the rate of embarrassment will be much smaller, isn't it?"
"Right, Captain!" Himmler nodded: "Yes, everyone wants to win. Please believe that I will never have less desire for victory than you!"
"Hmm!" Qin Chuan nodded in understanding.
At this time, Himmler could be said to have stabilized the second place. Victory of foreign wars can ensure the stability of the power in his hands, so Qin Chuan and Himmler's goals are consistent.
Then Himmler took out his watch and looked at the time, saying, "You have half an hour to say goodbye to your family, Captain, my plane will fly to Berlin in half an hour!"
"What?" Qin Chuan was stunned.
Chapter completed!