#473 - Chapter 473 Visit of the Austro-Hungarian Federation
Parliament Building.
“Since no one is speaking, let me start,” Bai Li Ji took the lead in breaking the silence.
“Facts have proven that the views of the four military region commanders are correct. I apologize to you for my previous attitude!” Bai Li Ji stood up and bowed deeply.
The four military region commanders hurriedly stood up, all standing straight.
“Everyone, please sit down!” Bai Li Ji said, straightening up.
The four military region commanders sat down again.
“Councilor Yan was right last time. In the past, we were too wary of the Huatong Chamber of Commerce. Facts have proven that they have done what the council has not done and are meritorious officials of China.”
“I think it’s time to loosen their constraints.”
“Therefore, I propose that the Huatong Chamber of Commerce be awarded the title of official cooperation unit of the Chinese Parliament, and that Chairman Niu Xingwang be appointed as a special advisor to the Ministry of Civil Affairs. What does everyone think?” Bai Li Ji asked.
“Agreed!”
“Agreed!”
Many councilors nodded in agreement.
Liu Feiying of the Military and Political Affairs Department and He Jinghui of the Security Department lowered their heads and remained silent throughout the entire process.
“Okay, let’s do that then!”
“Another matter, I think it is also necessary to make some adjustments in Kyoto. From the outbreak of the virus until now, Kyoto has not set up any resettlement centers in order to stabilize public sentiment. But now that the weather is getting colder, the lives of ordinary people may not be easy. Therefore, I propose entrusting Huatong Construction to build a large-scale underground survival base in Kyoto. What does everyone think?”
“That’s great! Agreed!”
“I agree!”
The councilors were very excited to hear this.
They all sighed that Bai Li Ji had finally figured it out.
“Okay, let’s do that then!”
“There is one more thing. The main framework of the Mosang Ark base has not yet been completed. How to deal with it next? Everyone should express their opinions.”
“I think the Mosang Ark base must be built. Its significance to the entire China is not only survival but also inheritance. The material and cultural heritage accumulated by China over thousands of years must be completely preserved.”
“Building is definitely necessary, but it depends on how it is built. I think we should let Huatong Chamber of Commerce take over. It is obvious that we will not be able to do it in time on our own, and the technology is not mature enough.”
“I agree!”
“I agree!”
“Okay, let’s do that then!”
Today’s meeting was equivalent to setting the tone, closely tying the future destiny of China to the Huatong Chamber of Commerce.
But Yan Zhengping always felt that something was strange.
It seemed that Bai Li Ji was making a helpless choice as a last resort, but it always felt like he retreated too decisively and too readily.
But where exactly it was wrong was really puzzling.
… …
November 3, 2056 AD.
The Austro-Hungarian Federation sent a diplomatic note to Dongfang Chen, hoping to hold a meeting.
Dongfang Chen agreed.
On November 5th, the diplomatic mission of the Austro-Hungarian Federation arrived in the Ulan Neutral Zone.
To Dongfang Chen’s surprise, this group of diplomatic envoys actually came wearing mechas.
“I’m very sorry, Mr. Dongfang, we cannot directly expose ourselves to the air, so we can only meet in this way,” the envoy said in broken English.
Dongfang Chen hadn’t considered this.
“So that’s how it is, then it doesn’t matter, please!” Dongfang Chen made a gesture of invitation.
More than a dozen mechas followed Dongfang Chen into the reception hall of the underground base.
Fortunately, the mechas they were wearing this time were not too tall or too big, otherwise, they might not have been able to enter the reception hall.
“Mr. Dongfang, we are here on a mission to express our apology.”
“Oh? Expressing an apology? What apology?” Dongfang Chen asked, squinting.
“Last time, we accidentally entered the territory of the Ulan Neutral Zone, which was a misunderstanding. At that time, we were ordered to conduct reconnaissance in the North Boreal region and landed in the Buryat region on the west coast of Lake Baikal for rest. But we didn’t know that it had become your country’s territory.”
“Oh, you’re talking about that matter. I remember you also issued a statement at the time, saying that the official state of Oros does not have legitimacy and that you do not recognize it!” Dongfang Chen said sarcastically.
“Perhaps you are not very clear, the capital of Oros has already been occupied by our side. Therefore, the purpose of issuing the statement was mainly to refute them, and we did not notice their intention in doing so.”
“Then what is the intention of the Oros country?”
“It is obvious that they are provoking conflict between our two countries.”
“What you said makes sense, but the conflict has already occurred, so what should be done?” Dongfang Chen didn’t argue with him. Because everyone knew in their hearts that this was just a formality.
“We can compensate,” the envoy said without thinking.
“How to compensate?” Dongfang Chen smiled. It seemed that Austro-Hungary must have something to ask for this time, otherwise, they wouldn’t have taken the initiative to send something with an excuse.
“Take a look at this,” the envoy handed over a metal box.
Dongfang Chen took the box without opening it.
He ordered Xiaolin through his digital eye pupils to arrange for nanobots to go in and investigate.
It’s better to be careful with things given by unknown species.
