The second round of negotiations between the Golden Shield Empire and the Shining Golden Civilization lasted for four hours. While the outside world was speculating about what had been discussed for such a long time, the Golden Shield Empire delegation and the elders of the Golden Shield Empire left the venue one after another, and no one gave any brief description of the negotiation, nor did any information be revealed.

Silence is better than sound.

The atmosphere that was already tense because of the assassination incident revealed a strong smell of gunpowder.

Really...... The World Bank took the lead.

First of all, the World Bank increased its investment in the renovation of the steam system of the Atlantshire Union, and then met frequently with the dignitaries of the countries who remained in the Golden Valley.

Immediately after that, a new maritime antitrust trade law was proposed by the World Bank. The purpose is to prevent the powerful countries from using monopoly advantages to disrupt normal international trade; prevent powerful countries from using their military superiority at sea to disrupt markets; Prevent powerful countries from undermining the existing stable international market economic system.

In order to formulate and implement the new maritime anti-monopoly trade law, the World Bank has also proposed a joint international trade organization plan to form an anti-power state monopoly trade alliance, referred to as the "international alliance".

Although the League of Nations has not yet been formally formed, and even the criteria for membership have not yet been formulated, the World Bank has thrown out a large number of supportive policies in the military, economic and other fields.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that the powerful country in the mouth of 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 of the Golden Shield Empire, forcing the Golden Shield Empire to make significant concessions in the next negotiations.

The Golden Shield Empire's response was to actively carry out diplomatic activities.

In response to the "New Marine Anti-Monopoly Trade Law", the Golden Shield Empire's first assistant meteorite issued the "Declaration on National Currency Security and Free Trade" at the Shimming Gold Hotel.

In his declaration, the Imperial Prime Minister pointed out that the circulation of only a single currency in the international market is a financial risk for any independent country. Only when there is more credit-guaranteed currency circulating in the international market can countries share the risk and reduce their dependence on a single international currency.

The Golden Shield Empire is a monarchical state, but it is definitely not a powerful country. The enlightened Augustine the Great was one of the world's first monarchs to embrace free trade and free markets, and the city of Angry Waves was the freest port city in the world. The Golden Shield Empire did not invade the territory of other countries, but the World Bank frequently provided financial support to powerful countries that invaded other countries.

Monopoly is a phenomenon that will inevitably occur when the free market develops to a certain stage, and cracking down on monopoly will not cut off the emergence of monopoly. If a country gains an advantage in one area, it will only discourage all businessmen from trading and seriously undermine the free market.

The Golden Shield Empire has always advocated the settlement of trade disputes through negotiation, rather than creating antagonism and division......

After issuing the declaration, Meteorite Shousuke immediately proposed the establishment of the "Angry Waves City Free Trade Body" and invited countries with close trade contacts with the Golden Shield Empire to join the "Free Trade Body". At the same time, a "free trade bank" will be established in Nutao City, and free trade member countries can use their own currencies for payment in the transaction currency between free trade countries.

The confrontation between the Golden Shield Empire and the World Bank during the negotiations was a mixture of open and covert arrows, and the countries were also wavering and at a loss in the increasingly divided international situation.

Is it to join the "League of Nations"? Or join the "free trade body"?

Or neutral?

Each country has its own small calculations, and at the same time it is closely watching these two large forces that hedge but are unwilling to step on the brakes first.

On the sixth day after the end of the second round of negotiations, Luke was in the room listening to the staff report on the various parties, and Karina walked in: "Shousuke-sama, Miss Yin is here. ”

"Let her in!" Luke then said to Jomington: "You can secretly promise Lord Marco Muller that you can buy two Dreadnought-class warships and get two first-class ships, but at least one of them needs to be paid for with the Reichsmark, and the other is as he pleases, and I don't charge gold coupons."

In the evening, you go and meet Brulaida again, and ask him what the World Bank has said to him, and bring me the thank you gift I have prepared. ”

"Yes, Shousuke-sama." Jomington accepted the order and left with his staff.

Tone followed Karina in.

Yin sat across from Luke, and Karina brought Yin a cup of tea and walked out, closing the door softly.

Looking at Yin, Luke said apologetically, "I can only say sorry to you about Pan. He took on the power he shouldn't have endured, and finally died in the collapse of power. ”

Yin turned his head to look out the window on the side: "These days, the more I know, the more I feel strange to him. Is that Pan the older brother who has protected me since I was a child? He is much stronger than me, gifted and wise, and we have clearly cut off from our former bloodline and accepted the fact that we are the Glittering Gold, but why does he still want to be Leo's king? ”

Luke said, "We can't guess what Pan thinks. Now that he's gone, let him disappear. Now that the relationship between the Golden Shield Empire and the World Bank is getting worse and worse, you will most likely be re-imprisoned by the Glittering Ones. Leo's Windwatcher has a plan to take you out of the Golden Valley, and the Imperial Intelligence Bureau will cooperate with the operation, so there is still a good chance of rescuing you. ”

Yin let out a long sigh, turned to look at Luke and said, "I'm not leaving!" ”

Luke was puzzled and asked, "Why?" ”

"I know that the Windbearers want me to rebuild the kingdom of Leo in Pan's place, but I don't want to take on a duty that is not mine. I made a mistake, I don't regret it, I don't want to run away, whatever the ruling of the House of Elders against me, I accept it.

Thank you ......."

Luke knew that Pan's death had hit her hard, and it would be useless to persuade her now, so he changed the subject and said, "I respect your choice. Now talking about business, what is the response of the House of Elders. ”

Although the Golden Shield Empire and the World Bank are ostensibly at sparring, they are used as an intermediary channel for dialogue and exchange of views between the two sides.

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

And the Glittering Gold People would never hand over people to the Golden Shield Empire, even if Luke took the precedent of the assassination of the Shimmering Gold Elders in Holy Lun City.

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

No one wants war to really break out.

Therefore, the Shimmer Elders' House suggested that the assassination be put on hold for the first time, and the two sides would work together to solve the problems that the world was concerned about. ”

"Isn't the assassination of the Golden Shield Empire's Shoufu in the Golden Valley an event that the world is concerned about?" Luke sneered, and then said to Yin, "I'm not targeting you, just a little whining." The current situation is that it is time to cool down, but it cannot be allowed to cool down the unilateral concessions of the Golden Shield Empire.

For the sake of the big picture, I can put the assassination on hold for now, but the World Bank must give the Golden Shield Empire an understanding on the issue of energy currency. It is impossible for the Golden Shield Empire to make gold coupons the only common currency for energy trading, and gold coupons can only account for 3% of the currency for energy trading. ”

Yin took out his notebook and pen to take notes, and asked, "Is it only three percent?" I don't think the World Bank would have agreed. ”

"The World Bank, of course, will not agree, it is no different from surrendering to the Golden Shield Empire. But since it is a negotiation, of course, both sides make an offer, and then each side makes concessions, and finally determines a middle value that is uncomfortable and acceptable to both parties. Luke took a sip of the tea on the table and continued, "Let the World Bank set a time for the third round of negotiations." Whether it's a show, or if you can really talk about the results, everyone can breathe a little sigh of relief. ”

"Alright, I'll pass your opinion on to the House of Elders of the Glittering Gold. If...... If nothing else, I'll take my leave. ”

"Pay attention to your body, I'm your friend, no matter what's going on, I'm always welcome here."

Yin smiled reluctantly: "I understand...... Luke ......"

Yin leaves, and Karina comes in to report the news from the Empire from the Secret Intelligence Bureau.

Winter is more than half over.

Although Artecounty United received a sum of money from the World Bank, it was a drop in the bucket when it was put into the battlefield. Moreover, the county federation is ruled by oligarchic businessmen, the front line is tight, the rear is tight, and all parties have to exchange for materials after taking a bite of this aid.

The Golden Shield Empire is to pay close attention to corruption during the war, the eldest princess of the empire personally supervises the army, and the imperial spies are everywhere, and many people are arrested. With the impact of the Reform Society on the Cross Society, the old system of government and commerce was dealt a serious blow. Although there are all kinds of problems within the Innovation Society, there is a relationship between the meteorite and the eldest princess, and the people below don't dare to go too far.

The mature system of Angry Waves City moved into the court, and with the prestige of the falling star, the cabinet handover went smoothly. The empire has changed hearts and blood, and is operating with unprecedented efficiency.

With the settlement of the Northern Legion and the Western Legion, the Empire can invest more financial, material, and human resources in the counteroffensive against the Artshire Union.

When the rumors that Empress Christina wanted to be the emperor came out, the Snow Army, as the queen's descendants, was even more brave as if they had been beaten with chicken blood. Even if the weather in the north is cold, it can't suppress the enthusiasm of the Snow Legion to subdue the lost land and present the emperor to the queen.

As long as the negotiations in the Golden Valley drag on any longer, it will not be a problem for the empire to return to its original territory.

As for the "rumors" that the queen wanted to be the emperor, of course, Luke sent people to spread it secretly, so that all parties had a psychological preparation, so as not to scare people by suddenly announcing it.

"What is the reaction of all parties to the 'rumors' of the empress being the emperor?"

Karina replied: "Except for some old nobles and former officials who have lost power, the parties have not shown much rejection of this rumor. Some people went to His Royal Highness Alec and Zinke to His Highness, but neither of them made overly angry remarks, but some royal relatives were a little troublesome.

And ......"

Luke listened, thinking at the same time.

It has been more than a year since the empress came to power to prison the country. The palace cabinet changed, the imperial power was in the hands of the Big Three, and everyone acquiesced to the fact that Augustine the Great could not return, even if they didn't say it.

The huge empire can't be without an emperor for a long time, and now that Zinke has come to say that he has given up the right to inherit the throne, Alec has resigned as the commander of the Western Legion and returned to the imperial capital, and the heart of the meteorite to change a new monarch for the empire is well known to passers-by.

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It's just who sits on the throne.

It is impossible for Meteorite himself to ascend to the throne, even if his power is almost equal to that of an emperor, but this position is not something he can occupy.

The rest are the eldest princess Agatha and the queen Christina, who has been in charge of the country.

None of them are surprised, it all depends on the meaning of the meteor.

Now there are "rumors" circulating everywhere that the queen is going to ascend the throne and become emperor, and anyone with a bit of a brain knows that this kind of rumor can be widely circulated under the close monitoring of the Imperial Secret Intelligence Bureau, and who let it spread.

Moreover, the "rumors" spread with the bloodline of Queen Christina...... Empress Christina has the blood of the Augustinian family in her veins.

It's all made clear on this, and if you want to jump out against it, you're either a fool or an inconsequential person.

But there was still a heavyweight who made an influential opinion.

"And the Duke of Celtic, he said a lot...... Ugly words. He also said that he wanted to avenge Augustine the Great......"

What Duke Celtic said, Karina didn't dare to say, but Luke could imagine.

When General Joshul committed suicide and Hinkelai led the Northern Legion to be reorganized, the Duke of Celt had no possibility of going north and could only be trapped in the Tedgar Hills. Now the Duke of Celtic is actively promoting the industrialization of the Tedgar Hills, wanting to survive the pressure of the empire.

It's just that the Duke of Celt didn't know that the industrialization he was promoting was a shackle that Luke had specially created for him.

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

After Karina's debriefing, she stood aside and looked at the adult in front of her, who had sworn allegiance both mentally and physically.

Her brain was revamped so that she could always remember every moment and everything she had done since she encountered the meteor. She liked to stand by and watch him think, he used to think about how to get the funds to keep the Cape District Secret Intelligence Bureau running, and now he was thinking about who should sit on the throne of the Empire.

These memories made Karina feel unreal, and she quickly used the breathing method taught to her by adults, looking for answers from the depths of her heart.

Soon Karina breathed a sigh of relief.

These are not altered memories, they are all my own experience. I'm working for the most powerful man in the world, and I'm doing a pretty good job.

Karina ...... Karina! ”

Hearing the Falling Star Shousuke continuously shouting her name, Karina immediately concentrated her divergent thoughts, and she said in a little panic, "I'm sorry, Shousuke-sama, I'm a little distracted...... Is there anything I need to do? ”

Luke originally had something for Karina to do, but when he saw her appearance, he changed his words and said, "These days, you're the busiest person here." You're transforming your mental power, not your physical strength, so go and rest.

When the World Bank sets a time for the third round of negotiations, it will be busy again. ”

"Yes, Shousuke-sama. I'm glad to work for you. I...... I went to rest......"

Karina picked up a stack of papers from the table and ran out.