#470 - Chapter 470: The 20th Round
"Huh? Are you saying that the Tasman Empire is related to the Tasman civilization you just mentioned from 350 million years ago?" Old Qin asked.
"That's right." Dongfang Chen nodded.
Old Qin and Baili Ji exchanged a glance, unable to hide the shock in their hearts.
"Could you tell us, what kind of civilization is this Tasman civilization?" Old Qin asked humbly.
"I'm sorry, Old Qin, I don't know much about it at the moment. The only thing I know is that it's a civilization built by insects." Dongfang Chen didn't hold back.
Old Qin nodded and continued to ask:
"Xiao Chen, I intend to establish a new department to coordinate affairs in all aspects in order to deal with the current complex international and domestic situation. I wonder if you are interested in being the leader of this?" Old Qin asked.
"Old Qin, this…" Baili Ji was shocked.
This matter was confidential, and even the parliament had no right to interfere.
He didn't expect Old Qin to say it directly on this occasion.
Moreover, Dongfang Chen was just an ordinary citizen, too young, and without qualifications. Considering all aspects, it was not appropriate to be the leader.
Old Qin raised his hand to interrupt him, staring at Dongfang Chen to show that he was serious about what he said.
"Old Qin, I'm sorry, I'm not very interested." Dongfang Chen refused with a smile.
Baili Ji breathed a sigh of relief.
"Xiao Chen, you may not know much about this new department. I can give you a detailed introduction:"
"This newly formed department is called the Twentieth Bureau. Do you know why it's called this name?" Old Qin asked.
"Not quite clear." Dongfang Chen shook his head.
"Currently, our China's parliament has 19 seats, you know that, right?" Old Qin asked.
"I know! Do you mean…" Dongfang Chen seemed to understand a little.
"That's right! The head of this Twentieth Bureau is the newly added 20th member of parliament." Old Qin revealed a knowing expression.
That is to say, administratively speaking, the head of the Twentieth Bureau is equivalent to the same level as the commanders of the various military regions.
This position is quite high.
"Hiss ~"
Dongfang Chen gasped.
This Old Qin is really generous!
At the first meeting, he dared to offer Dongfang Chen such a high position, which can be said to be quite courageous.
From Baili Ji's reaction, it can be seen that Old Qin's decision was also a temporary idea.
But it's definitely not a whim.
Leaving aside other things, can anyone else get the intelligence about the Tasman Empire that Dongfang Chen just provided?
No.
Of course, this alone is not enough for Old Qin to make such a decision. It's just that through this point, Old Qin saw a bigger problem:
That is, China's current understanding of the world situation is seriously insufficient, and can even be said to be: out of touch.
This is very dangerous.
If one day other forces come to the city, and you still don't know who the other party is or what their strength is, then you will be too passive.
On the other hand, Dongfang Chen also hesitated.
In his original plan, there was an item to enter the parliament, obtain a legal seat, and then increase his right to speak.
Now the opportunity is right in front of him.
Old Qin is offering this opportunity with both hands, which can save him a lot of trouble.
However, this seat is not so easy to get.
Always remember that in this world, if you want to get anything, you will inevitably pay an equal price.
Especially things that others take the initiative to offer, are often expensive.
He clearly knew what he had to pay to get this 20th seat.
Not a certain technology.
Not a certain business.
But everything.
For Old Qin, this condition was weighty and had already shown enough sincerity.
But for Dongfang Chen, Old Qin didn't understand his entire situation, and the vision for the future was also very one-sided due to insufficient information.
Under this circumstance, he couldn't agree to this condition.
"I'm sorry, Old Qin, thank you for your kindness. But I'm really not interested." Dongfang Chen refused after thinking it over.
"Well, alright! Since you're not interested, I won't force you." Old Qin sighed and said.
"Hey, Xiao Chen, yesterday the Russian State sent a letter informing us that they were giving Brite State to you for free, what's going on?" Baili Ji changed the subject and asked.
"Oh, this is how it is…"
Dongfang Chen then explained the matter of the Austro-Hungarian Empire preparing to attack the Ulan Neutral Zone.
"Hahaha, so Valetov thought that the Austro-Hungarian's sending warships to Lake Baikal was to deal with him, so he came up with the trick of diverting the disaster eastward?" Baili Ji laughed.
"That's right." Dongfang Chen nodded with a smile.
"Hahaha, this Valetov is known as the Iron President, I didn't expect him to have such an embarrassing day." Baili Ji shook his head with a smile.
