Chapter XIX Closure

The overture to Gao Benhan and his party is just Zhou Nan sowing a seed and maintaining a layer of contact, many things, even if they think of it, there is no time to promote it at this time.

At present, the most important thing in front of Zhou Nan is to make this forum a success.

And the arrival of scholars like Gao Benheim also has their own tasks. In this conference, which is taking the pulse of the European economy, it is necessary to grasp the pulse of the times.

Although they are not qualified to participate in all the breakout sessions, it is one of their main purposes to observe some of the meetings that concern them.

On the morning of the next day, Zhou Nan participated in the discussion on the rationality of tariff quotas for European countries held in the conference hall. In this discussion, the representatives of various countries expounded their own national tariff quotas from various angles, and if it were not for Zhou Nan's full understanding of the situation of each country, he would feel that the tariffs of each country are very reasonable.

However, at that time, during the panel discussions, representatives of many small European countries met to negotiate and prepare to reduce tariffs and increase the flow of goods.

Saying one thing, doing another, doing one thing in front of you, and doing one thing behind your back, such things are not uncommon in the venue.

Even though Zhou Nan has the experience of later generations, there is still a sense of absurdity in the face of so many people who turn back on their word and look the same as usual, smiling right.

No wonder it has always been said that first-class actors are in politics, and second-rate actors go to make movies.

In such a lively situation, Zhou Nan also found some bad momentum, that is, this forum seemed to be too deeply involved in politics from the beginning.

What he wanted to create was an unofficial platform for discussion, but for various reasons, the forum was heavily politically charged from the start.

He struggled in his heart for a long time, and did not go to the mayor of Entlebuch to discuss this matter, because in this matter, he was different.

Entlebuch saw that this forum had turned the little-known town of Wegis into a famous town in Europe, and in the past few days it has even become the center of Europe, and he has long been happy that he has not been able to find the north.

The Swiss government's Deputy Minister of Economy, Fronal Stock, was also overjoyed that the forum had attracted the attention of Europe.

For reasons of neutrality, Switzerland is hardly involved in any international affairs and disputes. Except for unofficial actions, such as the Red Cross, volunteer service, they do not even participate in the United Nations General Assembly.

It is such a country that does not participate in any international affairs, but wants to participate in the common development of the world economy, and at the same time needs to find a sense of existence.

Their current support for such a forum is not small, and of course they want to expand the influence of the forum at such a time.

Therefore, they all want to make this forum as influential as possible, how can they agree with Zhou Nan's idea of self-restraint.

Moreover, they did not take precautions from the beginning, but now this trend has become popular, and everyone has analyzed the outdated foreign policies of European countries and put forward many suggestions, and it is difficult for them to get them to stop it.

More importantly, the governments of today welcome this kind of rhetoric, and in this age of ruin, they want to hear more useful ideas for their development.

The delegates who came to the conference this time could not be said to have gathered all the famous experts from Europe, but a large part of them also came. And the politicians of various countries are gathered together, and you tell them not to talk too deeply now......

Just kidding!

Zhou Nan really realized that from the very beginning, this forum was completely different from his previous life, and he painted a tiger instead of an anti-dog, and established a freak.

It is said that it is not an official forum, and the organizing committee has official people involved, and half of the guests are politicians.

It is said to be an official forum, but everyone is still trying to control themselves, not expressing opinions on any specific issues, only talking about policies.

But beyond the 30 discussions, countless officials have treated the conference as a diplomatic arena again. There is no way to count private meetings and meetings, and no one knows how many agreements have been made privately.

has become like this, Zhou Nan is also a little helpless, he can only follow his predetermined steps, participate in the discussions that should be participated, and he will not be involved in the occasions when he should not be involved.

What's more, he was also busy and didn't have any free time to think about anything else.

As the initiator of this forum, as an internationally renowned historian, as a musician, and as an advisor to the Swiss core committee, Zhou Nan had to deal with people from all walks of life who wanted to have a relationship with him.

If it weren't for the two competent assistants, Stolko and Etinny, he would not have been able to devote enough time.

On the opening night, he was able to invite Gao Benhan and them to a meal at home, which was the result of many coordination. In the next two days, except for the time of sleeping at night, the rest of the time was full.

Even Audrey, he could only see her sleeping figure in the middle of the night.

Finally, on the afternoon of the 15th day of the first lunar month, after an impassioned speech by the first Secretary-General of the United Nations, Tagway Halfdan Rye, the second Weggis World Economic Forum finally came to an end.

Ly, the secretary general, offered to attend the closing ceremony, and since he showed such intentions, the organizing committee of course immediately sent an invitation letter, and he immediately drove over from Geneva.

Zhou Nan's impression of this person is actually not very good. First of all, he is a good executor, but not a good leader. His ascension to power was only the result of a compromise between the Soviet Union and the United States over the choice of secretary general.

Secondly, his ass is crooked. If it weren't for him behind the scenes, the East Indies would not have become a nation, and the Korean War would not have been a big battle.

Of course, this is all for the future, and now he is still a newcomer who is trembling and trying to expand the influence of the United Nations.

The meeting was over, and the market outside the venue was even more lively. With the exception of some politicians who had to communicate privately, most people took a break from work and joined in the celebration.

In front of a proposed stage, Entlerbuch dressed like a clown, held up a series of lanterns with unique shapes on the stage, and riddled one after another.

Hundreds of people gathered in the audience, listened to his riddles, and began to guess, and the first person to guess correctly could get the lantern in his hand.

Some of the street performers also showed their own tricks, attracting those who admired the lanterns, and from time to time they could get coins and even banknotes.

In addition to a sum of money, Zhou Nan bought a batch of glutinous rice from Italy and wrapped tens of thousands of rice balls. These rice balls are cooked in several large pots, and each visitor gets four for free.

The reason why I don't want money is to promote the custom of eating glutinous rice balls during the Lantern Festival, so that everyone will be more impressed.

After dozens of lanterns were divided, a group of young Chinese organized dragon and lion dances began. The lion dance team is held in a fixed venue, while the dragon dance team dances along the nearly one-kilometre-long lantern viewing road to the end.

These two performances attracted more people, especially the dragon dance team, which was chased by many children, listening to their happy laughter, Zhou Nan felt that the event he arranged was very good.

Being able to leave a deep impression on the hearts of children will still be a good memory when they grow up. What's more, when they grow up, they will also have a good impression of the Chinese because of their childhood impressions.

Zhou Nan didn't dare to think about changing the minds of adults because their worldview had already been formed. But children's minds are still very simple, when they think of China, they think of beautiful lanterns, delicious food, and fun performances.

However, Zhou Nan didn't have much time to watch the performance. He didn't even bother to say hello to Audrey, and at Stolko's urging, he went to the Spanish delegation's room again.

The decline of Spain is the same as that of the East, the rise of Britain means their decline, and the former empire on which the sun never sets has long become a second-rate country, and even the title of the empire on which the sun never sets has been snatched away by Britain.

Two world wars, which were supposed to be the best opportunity for them to rise, but their own civil war caused them to miss this opportunity.

Now they are not well received internationally because of the dictatorial policies of General Franco, and to this day the United Nations has categorically refused to accept Spain's accession.

When their delegation came to Switzerland, they did a lot of public relations, but with little success. Neither the East nor the West had a favorable opinion of Spain.

Zhou Nan was also quite resistant to their invitation, and he knew very well that it was not until eight years later, that is, 55 years, that they joined the United Nations family.

In other words, no matter how hard they try, the United Nations at this time will not accept them, and it is difficult for him to let Spain accept his favors.

But his book was bought well in Spain, and the relationship between Spain and Switzerland was also very good, so after careful consideration, Zhou Nan still decided to meet with them, at least to save face.

Zhou Nan also slowly got used to it, whether he was willing or unwilling, some entertainment was still essential.

He has learned not to complain anymore.

The representative of Spain first gave a Spanish Granada inlaid jewelry box, which is the most distinctive national gift of Spain. The price is not high, the meaning is extraordinary, and it is very suitable for such an occasion.

Zhou Nan also happily accepted the gifts and had a friendly exchange with them. But there was no way that Zhou Nan would agree to any of their requests, except that he would actively promote international relations between Switzerland and Spain.

There is nothing bad about Zhou Nan agreeing to this condition, anyway, Switzerland is a well-known good man in the world. I am not particularly close to anyone, and no one is guilty. You want to eat, you want to drink and come to me, you want to fight, I'm sorry, I don't accompany you.