The decisive battle against the Third Reich

Of course, Churchill's idea was not recognized because it was too difficult to recover all the pounds with a face value of 10 pounds, and it would not be effective... Since the Germans can forge pounds with a face value of 10 pounds, of course they can also produce 5 pounds. , 20 pounds or even 50 pounds. When they know the production process, all the Germans need is to carve out the patterns on these pounds.

Churchill felt that an unprecedented financial crisis was coming to Britain, but they were helpless.

It may be a good choice to publish a new version of the pound as soon as possible. The problem is that there is no better anti-counterfeiting technology. In this case, even if the new version of the pound is published, it can easily be counterfeited again, so the pound will never have peace.

(Note: The British did not come up with a solution until early 1946. The new banknotes had a metal security thread. This technology is still used until modern times)

Qinchuan's side, of course, took advantage of the hot iron to enter the mass production process.

This was not a problem at all after Heydrich's death... Once Heydrich died, all power returned to Himmler, who was the secret police of the entire Third Reich. Himmler, who held great power, could be said to be the domestic leader. The person with the most power.

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. The outside was guarded by police from the Security Bureau, but these policemen had no idea what they were guarding.

Facts have proved that everyone's appetite, including Himmler's, was too small at the beginning. Several machines and one basement could not meet Germany's needs at all, even if these machines operated day and night.

Later, the basement was gradually expanded to more than 500 square meters with more than 100 machines. During the peak period, the total denomination of counterfeit banknotes produced in a month reached 8 million pounds. This denomination has exceeded the output of the Bank of England in London, England.

Of course, this matter was left entirely to Colonel Koch, because he had a team in his hands, and this team was expected to continue to play a role in the near future.

At this point, Qin Chuan breathed a sigh of relief, and the matter was finally on the right track.

This morning, as usual, Qin Chuan felt something strange in the atmosphere as soon as he stepped into the door of the Security Bureau.

Sure enough, when Colonel Koch saw Qin Chuan, he nervously came up to him and said, "The national leader is here. He is waiting for you upstairs!"

Qin Chuan nodded, thinking to himself that it was time to come... The success of counterfeiting and printing was a big event for him and even for Germany. He had never cared about it until now.

However, Qin Chuan was wrong about this. Himmler had actually been paying attention to counterfeit banknotes, but he was just in Berlin.

Like last time, Qin Chuan handed over his pistol and walked into the office with the curtains drawn... Since Heydrich was assassinated, Himmler acted more cautiously than before.

"Nice to meet you, Captain!" Seeing Qin Chuan walk into the door, Himmler changed his gloomy look from last time, put down the document in his hand and motioned for Qin Chuan to sit down on the chair in front of him.

"Would you like a cigarette?" Himmler asked, holding an unopened pack of cigarettes.

"Okay!" Qin Chuan took the cigarette and handed one to Himmler.

Himmler did not refuse, took the cigarette and let Qin Chuan light it for him.

Qin Chuan felt a little strange, but he couldn't tell where it was.

Later he learned that this small move was actually Himmler testing Qinchuan... Himmler actually did not smoke, and Hitler did not smoke either. In fact, at this time, Germany wanted to emphasize that smoking was harmful to health and also for the betterment of the German nation. , advocating a nationwide anti-smoking campaign, which was also the first mass anti-smoking campaign in modern history.

Of course, this smoking ban is not mandatory, especially for the military, because they know that soldiers need cigarettes to relieve battlefield stress.

Himmler did this because he wanted to know whether Qin Chuan had secretly investigated his habits... If so, he probably had other intentions. But it was obvious that Qin Chuan was unaware of Himmler's habit.

"Well, Captain!" Himmler asked through the smoke, "Tell me, what's in it for you?"

Qin Chuan couldn't help but be startled when he heard this, and then realized what Himmler meant.

Himmler is a person who puts interests first. He does not believe that Qinchuan organized the production of counterfeit banknotes out of patriotism and risked offending Heydrich, although Qinchuan can indeed be said to be for Germany.

After thinking about it, Qin Chuan replied: "Your Excellency, National Leader, I know that one day I will be sent to the battlefield again!"

Himmler nodded and agreed with this. Although Qinchuan's performance in other aspects was also outstanding, such as making counterfeit banknotes, and facing Hyde, these were not related to his contributions on the battlefield. It's a drop in the bucket in comparison.

On the other hand, what Germany needs most now is always victory on the battlefield, so it is impossible to leave military talents like Qin Chuan in the rear. Even if Himmler wanted to take him under his command, Hitler would not agree.

"Does this have anything to do with what you did?" Himmler asked.

"I want to live!" Qin Chuan replied.

After a pause, Qin Chuan continued: "Your Excellency, National Leader, as you know, the rationing system is strictly implemented in the country, but frontline supplies are still very difficult, and the supply situation will undoubtedly affect or even directly determine the outcome of a battle. !”

Himmler nodded slowly: "So, you hope that the army can win the war?"

"Everyone hopes so, right?" Qin Chuan replied: "Of course, this does not include the British, Americans or Soviets!"

The two were stunned for a moment, and then burst into laughter.

"You have a good sense of humor, Captain!" said Himmler.

"Thank you, Your Excellency, National Leader!" Qin Chuan replied: "I just... I hope to win more urgently than others, because failure may be death for me. Of course, victory may also be death, but The probability would be much smaller, wouldn’t it?”

"That's right, Captain!" Himmler nodded: "Yes, everyone hopes to win. Please believe that my desire for victory is no less than yours!"

"Uh-huh!" Qin Chuan nodded to express his understanding.

At this time, Himmler can be said to have secured the second position. Victory in foreign wars can ensure the stability of power in his hands, so Qinchuan and Himmler have the same goal.

Then Himmler took out his watch, looked at the time, and said: "You have half an hour to say goodbye to your family, Captain, my plane leaves for Berlin in half an hour!"

"What?" Qin Chuan couldn't help but be stunned.

"Just like you said!" Himmler said: "You belong on the battlefield!"