The second round of negotiations between the Golden Shield Empire and the Shuojin civilization lasted four hours. When the outside world was speculating about what they had been talking about for such a long time, the Golden Shield Empire delegation and the Shuojin elders left the venue one after another. No one

There was no brief summary of this negotiation, and no information was disclosed.

Silence is better than sound.

The atmosphere, which was already tense due to the assassination incident, now had a strong smell of gunpowder.

Sure enough... the World Bank took the lead in taking action.

First, the World Bank increased its investment in the transformation of the Yatejunlian steam system, and then frequently met with dignitaries from various countries who stayed in the Golden Valley.

Immediately afterwards, a new maritime anti-monopoly trade law was proposed by the World Bank. The purpose is to prevent powerful countries from using monopoly advantages to disrupt normal international trade; to prevent powerful countries from using maritime military advantages to disrupt the market; to prevent powerful countries from destroying the existing stable international trade.

Market economic system.

In order to formulate and implement the new maritime anti-monopoly trade law, the World Bank also proposed an international trade joint organization plan to form an anti-powerful country monopoly trade alliance, referred to as the "International Alliance".

Although the League of Nations has not been formally established, and the standards for membership have not yet been formulated, the World Bank has still launched a large number of support policies in the fields of military, economic and other fields.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that the powerful country mentioned by the World Bank is the Golden Shield Empire, and the "League of Nations" is an organization that besieges the Golden Shield Empire militarily and economically.

This was an intimidation to the Golden Shield Empire, forcing the Golden Shield Empire to make major concessions in the subsequent negotiations.

The response of the Golden Shield Empire was to actively carry out diplomatic activities.

In response to the "New Marine Anti-Monopoly Trade Law", the chief executive of the Golden Shield Empire, Meteor, issued the "National Monetary Security and Free Trade Declaration" at the Shuojin Hotel.

The chief minister of the empire pointed out in the declaration that only a single currency circulating in the international market is a financial risk with great hidden dangers for any independent country. Only when there are more currencies with credit guarantees circulating in the international market can countries reduce the risk

Share it and reduce the country's dependence on a single international currency.

The Golden Shield Empire is a centralized monarchy, but it is definitely not a powerful country. The enlightened Emperor Augustine was one of the first monarchs in the world to support free trade and free markets, and Raging Waves City is the freest port city in the world. The Golden Shield Empire has not invaded or occupied

Instead, the World Bank frequently provides financial support to powerful countries that invade other countries.

Monopoly is a phenomenon that will inevitably occur when a free market develops to a certain stage. Combating monopoly will not stop the emergence of monopoly. If a country gains an advantage in one field, it will be suppressed, which will only dampen the enthusiasm of all businessmen in trade.

It is a serious damage to the free market.

The Golden Shield Empire has always advocated resolving trade disputes through negotiation instead of creating confrontation and division...

After the Chief Minister of Meteor Star issued the declaration, he immediately proposed the establishment of the "Nutao City Free Trade Body" and invited countries with close trade relations with the Golden Shield Empire to join the "Free Trade Body". At the same time, a "Free Trade Body Bank" was established in Nutao City.

Member countries of the free trade body can use their own currencies for transaction currency payments between free trade body countries.

The confrontation between the Golden Shield Empire and the World Bank during the negotiations was a variety of overt and covert attacks. Countries were also wavering and at a loss in the increasingly divided international situation.

Should we join the "international alliance"? Or join the "free trade body"?

Or neutral?

Each country has its own small calculations and is keeping a close eye on these two hedging forces but is unwilling to put the brakes on them first.

Six days after the end of the second round of negotiations, Luke was in the room listening to the staff reporting news from all parties. Kylena walked in: "Master Chief Assistant, Miss Yin is here."

"Let her come in!" Luke then said to Yomington: "You can secretly promise Lord Marco Muller that you can buy two Dreadnought-class battleships and get two No. 1 aircraft for free, but at least one of them needs to use the Imperial Mark.

To pay, the other ship can pay with whatever he wants. I don't charge gold coupons.

You go to see Brulaida again in the evening, ask him what the World Bank said to him, and bring the thank you gift I prepared."

"Yes, Lord Chief Assistant." Yaomington accepted the order and left with his staff.

Yin followed Kylena in.

Yin sat opposite Luke. Kylena brought Yin a cup of tea and walked out, closing the door softly.

Looking at the sound, Luke said apologetically: "About Pan, I can only say sorry to you. He endured a power that he shouldn't have endured, and was finally destroyed by the collapse of power."

Yin turned to look out of the side window: "These days, the more I know, the more strange I feel about him. Is that Pan the brother who has protected me since I was a child? He is much better than me, talented and wise.

We have clearly separated from our former bloodline and accepted the fact that we are Shuojin people, but why does he still want to be the king of Leo?"

Luke said: "We can't guess what Pan is thinking. Since he has left, let him disappear. Now that the relationship between the Golden Shield Empire and the World Bank is getting worse, you are likely to be imprisoned again by the Shuojin people.

.Leo's watchmen have a plan to take you out of the Golden Valley, and the Imperial Secret Service will also cooperate with the action. The chance of rescuing you is still very high."

Yin let out a long sigh, turned to look at Luke and said, "I won't leave!"

Luke asked in confusion: "Why?"

"I know that the watchman wants me to replace Pan and rebuild the Leo Kingdom, but I don't want to take on responsibilities that don't belong to me. I made a mistake, and I don't regret it, and I don't want to escape. No matter what ruling the Council of Elders makes on me, I will do it.

accept.

Thank you……"

Luke knew that Pan's death had a great impact on Yin, and it was useless to persuade her now, so he changed the subject and said: "I respect your choice. Let's talk about business now, what is the response of the Presbytery?"

Although the Golden Shield Empire and the World Bank are at odds with each other on the surface, the intermediary channel is reserved for dialogue and exchange of opinions between the two parties.

The obstacle to starting the third round of negotiations now is that the Golden Shield Empire requires the Shuojin people to give a satisfactory answer to the assassination incident.

The Shuojin people will never hand over people to the Golden Shield Empire, even if Luke points out the precedent of the assassination of a Shuojin elder in Shenglun City.

Yin took a deep breath: "Now the conflict between the Golden Shield Empire and the World Bank has caused panic in countries all over the world. The Shuojin Elders Council believes that if the third round of negotiations is not started as soon as possible to cool down the situation, it will lead the situation to an uncontrollable future.

.

No one wants the war to actually break out.

Therefore, the Shuojin Council of Elders suggests shelving the assassination incident for now, and both parties work together to resolve the issue that is of concern to the world."

"Isn't the assassination of the chief minister of the Golden Shield Empire in the Golden Valley a matter of concern to the world?" Luke sneered, and then said to the phone: "I'm not targeting you, I'm just making some small complaints. The current situation should be cooled down.

But the Golden Shield Empire's unilateral concessions cannot be allowed to cool down.

For the sake of the overall situation, I can put the assassination on hold temporarily, but the World Bank must give the Golden Shield Empire understanding on the issue of energy currency. The Golden Shield Empire cannot make gold coupons the only universal currency for energy transactions, and gold coupons can only account for 10% of the energy transaction currency.

three."

Yin took out his notebook and pen to take notes, and asked: "Only three percent? I think the World Bank will never agree."

"Of course the World Bank will not agree. This is no different from surrendering to the Golden Shield Empire. But since it is a negotiation, of course both parties will make a price, then make concessions, and finally determine a middle value that is uncomfortable but acceptable to both parties." Luke held up the table.

I took a sip of the tea that was served and continued to speak to the phone: "Let the World Bank set the time for the third round of negotiations. Whether it's a show or it can actually produce results, everyone can breathe a little easier.

"

"Okay, I will convey your opinions to the Shuojin Elders' House. If...if there is nothing else, I will leave first."

"Pay attention to your health. I am your friend. No matter what happens, you are welcome here at any time."

Yin forced a smile: "I understand...Luke..."

Yin left, and Kylena came in to report the local news from the empire transmitted by the Secret Intelligence Service.

Winter is mostly over.

Although the Yate County League received a sum of money from the World Bank, these funds were only a drop in the bucket when invested in the battlefield. Moreover, the County League is run by oligarchs and businessmen. The front line is tight and the rear is tight. All parties have taken a bite of this aid.

In exchange for supplies, there will be even less.

The Golden Shield Empire paid close attention to the corruption problem during the war. The imperial princess personally supervised the army, and the imperial spies were pervasive. Many people were arrested. With the impact of the Reform Society on the Cross Society, the old official and business system suffered a serious blow

.Although there are various problems within the Reform Society, with the relationship between Yuexing and the eldest princess, the people below do not dare to go too far.

The mature system of Raging Wave City was moved into the palace, and with the prestige of the meteor, the cabinet transition was smooth. The empire changed its heart and blood, operating with unprecedented efficiency.

And with the settlement of the Northern Army and the Western Army, the empire can invest more financial, material and manpower into the counterattack against the Art County Alliance.

When rumors spread that Queen Christina was going to proclaim herself emperor, the Snow Legion, who were the direct descendants of the Queen, became as brave as chicken blood. Even if it was freezing in the north, they could not stop the Snow Legion from conquering the lost territory.

Enthusiasm for giving gifts to the queen for her title of emperor.

As long as the negotiations in the Golden Valley continue to be delayed, restoring the empire's territory to its original territory will not be a problem.

As for the "rumor" that the Queen was going to proclaim herself emperor, of course Luke sent people to spread it secretly, so that all parties would be mentally prepared to avoid scaring people with the sudden announcement.

"What is the reaction from all parties to the 'rumors' that the Queen is proclaimed emperor?"

Kylena replied: "Except for some old nobles and former officials who have lost power, all parties did not show much rejection of this rumor. Some people went to His Highness Alec and His Highness Xin Kelai, but neither of them

He made overly angry remarks and made some members of the royal family get into trouble.

besides……"

Luke listened and thought.

It has been more than a year since the queen took power and became the superintendent of the country. The palace and cabinet changed, and the power of the empire was in the hands of the three giants. Even if they did not say it, everyone acquiesced in the fact that Augustine the Great would not come back.

Such a huge empire cannot live without an emperor for a long time. Now that Xin Ke has come to express his renunciation of the right to inherit the throne, and Alec has resigned from his post as commander of the Western Legion and returned to the imperial capital, it is known to everyone that Meteor wants to find a new monarch for the empire.

It just depends on who is sitting on the throne.

It is impossible for Yue Xing to ascend to the throne by himself. Even though his power is almost equal to that of an emperor, this position is not something he can invade.

The only ones left are the eldest princess Agatha and the queen Christina who has been supervising the country.

It's not a surprise to any of them, it all depends on the meaning of the meteor.

Nowadays, "rumors" are spreading everywhere that the queen is going to ascend the throne and proclaim herself emperor. Anyone with any sense knows that such rumors can spread widely under the close supervision of the Imperial Secret Service. Who actually let it spread.

Moreover, the blood of Queen Christina was also spread along with the "rumors"... Queen Christina had the blood of the Augustine family flowing in her body.

If you still speak out against this despite clearly stating this, you are either a fool or an irrelevant person.

But there was still a heavyweight who expressed some influential opinions.

"There is also the Duke of Celtic. He said a lot of... unpleasant things. He also said that he wanted to avenge Augustine the Great..."

Kylena didn't dare to say what the Celtic Duke said, but Luke could imagine it.

When General Joel committed suicide and Sinkel came to lead the Northern Army to be reorganized, the Duke of Celtic lost the possibility of going north and could only be trapped in Tedga Hills. Now the Duke of Celtic is actively promoting Ted

Increase the industrialization of hills and try to survive under the pressure of the empire.

But the Celtic Duke didn't know that the industrialization he was promoting was a yoke specially created for him by Luke.

A turtle in a urn, Luke doesn't care what he says. His opinion has nothing to do with the overall situation.

After Kylena finished her report, she stood aside and looked at the adult in front of her who she had sworn allegiance to both psychologically and physically.

The modified brain allowed her to remember every moment and everything after she encountered the meteorite. She liked to stand aside and watch him think. In the past, he was thinking about how to get the funds to let Haijiao District have a secret love affair.

As the situation continues, he is now considering who should sit on the throne of the empire.

These memories made Kylena feel unreal. She quickly used the breathing method taught to her by adults to find the answer deep in her heart.

Soon Kylena breathed a sigh of relief.

These are not altered memories, they are all my own experiences. I am working for the most powerful man in the world, and I am doing pretty well.

"Kylena...Kylena!"

Hearing the Chief Assistant of the Meteor Star calling her name continuously, Kylena immediately concentrated her scattered thoughts. She said in a panic: "I'm sorry, Mr. Chief Assistant, I was a little distracted... Is there anything you need me to do?"

Luke originally had something for Kylena to do, but when he saw her appearance, he changed his mind and said, "You are the busiest person here these days. What you are transforming is your brain, not your physical strength. Go and rest."

Once the World Bank sets a time for the third round of negotiations, we will be busy again."

"Yes, Lord Chief Assistant. I am very happy to be able to work for you. I...I am going to rest..."
Chapter completed!