Chapter 257: The Alliance of Olive Leaves (3)
After three rounds of drinking, several outsiders had more or less blood on their faces, except for Bach...... He's a half-dragon, a cold-blooded animal by nature, so his face is still that color. It's just that the alcohol obviously has an effect on him as well, and the half-dragon knight is obviously a little dizzy, and his body also sways slightly.
"I haven't drunk much, but look at the ......," Nobita twisted the gin glass with a ring of rubies with two fingers, and shook it back and forth, seeing the turquoise liquid gurgling like a holy grail, "I think it's the best goods." β
"Just kidding, Nobita...... I'll just drink the inferior goods secretly, how can I take them out to entertain you. King Kuntak waved his hand, turned his face to the guests, and introduced with a smile, "You must have also seen that the Wangwanghu Kingdom does not have much developed technology, but it is just a civilization in the agricultural era. The only thing we can do is farming and agriculture...... The grains used to make this sake are a specialty of the land, but the method, time, and ingredients are all carefully blended by handicrafts, supplemented by special local yeasts, which is unique. β
"We are rough people in the mountains, so we can only do this...... Thank you. β
He waved his hand and said in a rather enthusiastic tone, "You're welcome, everyone, try the food here." β
Coincidentally, the culture of the five kingdoms at the table was strikingly consistent β eating with knives and forks. It doesn't matter if you're flying in the sky or swimming in the water, a knife and fork will suffice your food. Only the physiology of the half-dragon people is different from that of humans, in the underworld, they generally use their claws to tear meat directly to eat, and knives and forks belong to the kind of ceremonial culture used in formal occasions to decorate the faΓ§ade...... And Kuntak was also very considerate to prepare Japanese-style wooden chopsticks for Nobita and the five of them, so that they would not be used to it.
"Indeed...... It's impressive. Bach smashed his mouth, because he was a cold-blooded animal, his taste was a little different from that of humans, but he could still experience the strong sensory stimulation from this glass of wine, "Your Majesty, I want to salute you for this glass of wine alone!" β
"Isn't there any wine in the underworld, Bach?" Nobita asked with a smile.
Bach was obviously a little dizzy from the alcohol, and replied a little louder than before, "No...... As you know, there is no sun in the underworld, all lighting depends on Glowing Moss, and crops rarely survive. We can't use grains for luxury purposes like winemaking, and ...... The ecosystem of the underground world is relatively scarce, and the oxygen content of the air is not enough, so it can only make some very ...... Bad stuff. Maybe we're used to shoddy wine, and basically no one drinks it. Compared to the wines given by His Majesty Kuntuck, our local products are becoming more and more difficult to eat......"
"That's easy to say." Kuntak keenly smelled the smell of cooperation, waved his hand heroically, and announced, "We have a lot of this kind of wine in China. If you like, I'll have someone bring you a few buckets back when you leave, and I will also pay homage to your King Wangwanghu Kingdom. β
"So, what about the rest?"
"Same." Al took a small sip of the green elixir in the cup and said, "Nobita...... You know, it's impossible to make wine on the bottom of the sea, and we don't even have very many drinks there. If you want to have a drink, you have to find a sealed room to drain the seawater inside, or float above the surface of the sea to enjoy it...... It's a blessing to be able to drink such alcohol. β
Queen Sophia was the only head of state who had come here in person, and she was no match for the envoys, who had seen the world at last, and shook the wine in her glass, and did not show any particular astonishment. Her Majesty said lightly, "The merfolk can use magic to seal the space, and our information is basically kept like this, but if you want to talk about wine...... It's really not that good. β
"The heavenly people have wine, but ...... The alcohol concentration is very low. Parr added softly, "The agricultural technology on our side is already quite low, and over the past few hundred years, the taste of the heavenly people seems to have deteriorated, and the food no longer has such a pungent taste." β
Nobita looked at them with a smile and listened carefully as they discussed the topic of alcohol.
"Look...... Different civilizations have different market needs, and if you don't understand them, you may miss out on great business opportunities. He nodded slightly and said, "Just a glass of wine, you can see the differences between the five civilizations, and the future of cooperation is bright!" β
As soon as the matter of cooperation was mentioned, everyone present immediately pricked up their ears, and the cup and lamp were suddenly changed as if they had never existed.
In any case, they are all people who have been pushed out by their own countries to be political representatives, and they still have this bit of vigilance, and they all know what to pay attention to when and when...... Although Nobita is also reluctant to treat his former friends with the attitude of treating his subordinates, but there is no way, he must play the role of this "leader" now, and it is inevitable to use his tone. He cleared his throat, and didn't mention the alliance first, but turned around and asked Fat Tiger in a seductive tone, "Fat Tiger, that one...... Why don't you put the meat on your hands first? β
"Okay, good ......" Fat Tiger is not as politically conscious as them, since he sat down at the table, he kept grabbing the meat on the plate and feasting on it, and it took a lot of effort to swallow the meat in his neck, "What's the matter?" β
"The 'beacon' I asked you to plant, there were no problems in the process of delivery, right?"
"No, no, it's very advanced." Fat Tiger waved his hand and smiled boldly, "At the beginning, it was as big as a mahjong card, and it was okay to stuff it in your pocket." Find a random place to bury it in the ground, silently recite a string of passwords in your heart, and it will break through the ground...... Grow to that big on your own. It's fully automatic from start to finish, and it doesn't have much to do with me. β
He glanced at the delicacies in the bowl and asked Nobita with his eyes if he could continue eating.
Nobita waved his hand angrily, motioning for him to continue to eat himself...... For a few friends, "bringing people to" was already the whole content of the task, and Nobita didn't want them to continue to participate in the rest of the matter, and the good old man once again took everything on his head.
"I'm glad that Fat Tiger noticed the core element of this technology β full automation. Here, I would like to tell you about my role in this alliance: I have a vast base, which is generally nearly two hundred years ahead of humanity, and every day, the base produces new results. That's the equivalent of ...... Forget it, I can't explain it to you in a short time, you just need to know that I have a lot of scientific and technological achievements that are ahead of yours, and for a long time, the level of science and technology under my command will continue to be ahead of your civilization. β
He pointed to the crystal monument outside the Saint-BelΓ©m Palace, which exuded an almost cold brilliance under the reflection of the last rays of the setting sun, "The sun-burning obelisk is one of the achievements. β
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For a long time, no one said a word, and nothing could be heard in the hall except for the bohemian chewing of the fat tiger. The four envoys, including Kuntak himself, pondered the implications of joining the Alliance, which could have far-reaching consequences for their civilization.
"Nobita, with all due respect......"
Nobita quickly raised a hand and interrupted Al with a chuckle, "You don't have to be so polite, Al. Once the alliance is formed, although I am your boss, my identity as a friend will not change. I don't want to be like that...... High up, a character who makes himself hate.γ β
ββ¦β¦ All right. Al swallowed and smiled casually, "What do you mean - Nobita, the status of the forces you represent in the alliance will override our five countries?" β
"So to speak. But not 'overpowering', but 'guiding'. I am a mentor, not a tyrant. Nobita spat out a mysterious smile, "All the technological products in the Horizon Base are publicly owned, and in the end, they will flow to the Olive Leaf Alliance, and they are essentially shared." It's just those tech products...... It is so novel that some of it is beyond your comprehension. For example, this obelisk - it is a simple magic product, and it is also mixed with some mysterious symbols, and it has little to do with technology. I don't think any other civilization other than the merfolk has the ability to parse it. By analogy, there are many things that cannot be shown to you at this stage......
As the saying goes, it's impossible to become fat in one bite. The level of the five civilizations is uneven, and I want you to export each other's knowledge internally before accepting the knowledge output from the Horizon base. When you have a certain amount of capital and a certain amount of foundation, the Horizon Base will formulate a policy and teach you some elementary knowledge. At the same time, Horizon Base will continue to research more advanced scientific and technological achievements to ensure that it is always ahead of you. In this way, I will always be able to provide you with shelter and protect the Alliance. β
With personal connections, the five envoys were willing to believe Nobita, and they knew that this young man would not and did not need to deceive people.
But after all, they now represent different civilizations, and they can't speak so casually.
"So, Nobita...... Are we under your protection? "Maybe I've drunk too much wine, or maybe I'm a straight-up knight by nature," Bach spoke in a rather direct tone, "After the alliance is formed, do you need to follow your orders?" β
"Solidarity is necessary." Nobita's words were also very sleek, "In the early stage, the five major civilizations may need a run-in time, and during this time, I will be responsible for some matters related to the general direction of the alliance." When everything is on track, Horizon Base steps out of management and is responsible for some of the work that will take place at best...... The Alliance is theoretically independent of the Five Kingdoms, and when you need instruments, equipment, funds, or military support, you can apply to Horizon Base, and we will provide it. Otherwise, when the alliance goes astray...... I mean, the guiding ideology of the alliance is compared to before, when there is a huge problem, the base will take action to correct it, and that's it. β
Saying this, the hearts of several people are much more balanced.
Asking for money for money, asking for technology for technology, as far as a collaborator is concerned, it is already benevolent and righteous...... Because it stands to reason that Nobita can't get anything material in it. Perhaps in a few years, the alliance will be developed and it will be able to openly argue with the human race, and Nobita will be able to gain power and status as a leader. But if Nobita wants power and status, he can do it now, so why bother to set up the Olive Leaf Alliance to go to great lengths? Isn't it good to set up a "Nobita Alliance" on your own?
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"I think ...... Nobita was right. In silence, Parr spoke timidly. She looked around with her turquoise eyes, her neck shrunch, as if she was a little afraid of Bach's half-dragon pupils, "Everyone, if you don't mind...... I would like to share my opinion. β