Looking at the calm and smiling Emperor Cecil in front of him, Sir Gorosh was a little surprised.
He found that the attitude of the ruler of the empire was far calmer than he had imagined, as if he had already expected the answer of the Dragonborn today or in other words, no matter what answer the Dragonborn gave, he seemed to have made enough plans.
"Sir, although Cecil and the Principality of the Holy Dragon live next to each other, in the past hundreds of years, the two countries have not communicated very well. It is inevitable that there will be insufficient understanding or even misunderstanding between us," Gao Wen noticed Golosh's short-term stunned, he just smiled, "Based on this, it is normal for us to encounter some problems and overthrow some plans during the contact process, we should be fully prepared for this, and Always believe in our peaceful will, don't you?"
Gorosh lowered his head: "... I agree with that."
Afterwards, the dragon descendants expressed their views on the exchanges between the two countries, and put forward specific responses to Gao Wen's previous proposals. Regarding the opening of business channels, study abroad programs, technical exchanges, and many proposals from the resident ambassadors were accepted one by one. Throw it out, and then either reach a consensus, or temporarily shelve it, or produce a specific modification plan... Time passes unconsciously.
Gao Wen finally withdrew all the plans involving resource development, basic engineering holdings, and education output, while the Principality of Shenglong agreed to most of the regular business projects and normal diplomatic projects, and most importantly, they were willing to accept Cyprus within a certain range. SYR is used as the settlement currency for commercial activities between the two countries.
At the beginning, this kind of settlement was just a kind of experiment and observation, but as long as he took this step, Gao Wen was satisfied.
He can already announce that the Holy Dragon Principality is already a member of Cecil's settlement area.
Of course, what Gao Wen and Golosh held today was just a closed-door meeting. They will personally formulate a large framework, and there are countless details in this framework that need to be deliberated and drawn up. This part of the content will be discussed later. It has been fully discussed in a larger meeting that lasted for several days. Cecil's diplomats, the think tank of the government office, and the dragonborn's advisory group will be the protagonists of the follow-up meeting.
But at that time, it wasn't Gao Wen who personally asked about all the details. Hetty, as the resident grand consul in the imperial capital, would take over the follow-up affairs.
This long and extraordinarily exhausting meeting was drawing to a close.
The proposals prepared in advance have been fully communicated, thick documents and shorthand materials are piled up on the desk of the clerk, the magic net terminal used to record images and sounds has been replaced with crystals twice, and the Dragonborn and Cecil Everyone got a relatively satisfactory answer.
After directly canceling some of the proposals, and with the utmost patience and sincerity from both parties, everything progressed faster than Gao Wen expected.
Finally, when the huge sun was approaching the horizon, Sir Gorosh let out a sigh of relief, then he looked at Gawain, and brought up the last topic of the day
"Your Majesty," the dragonborn ambassador said in a serious voice, "I want to talk to you... about the Iron Wings."
"Ah, I was just about to bring up this topic." Gao Wen was stunned for a moment, and then smiled, "Then what do you think about this cutting-edge engineering product of Cecil?"
"...it is an incredible creation, I think any dragonborn has to admit this, it allows us to really contact and understand the potential and prospects of the so-called 'magic technology', and the potential for dragonborn. Influence," Sir Golosh did not hesitate to praise, and frankly expressed his high evaluation, but then he changed the subject, "But there is one thing, I don't know if you know that in the Holy Dragon Principality, Dragonborn are forbidden by law and tradition to fly, and this taboo is very... important in dragonborn society.
"We don't touch the blue sky, not only because our wings are not as complete and strong as real dragons, but also because our traditions do not allow outsiders to understand this taboo. You may even find it inexplicable, but there is a point You have to understand that, at least in the eyes of dragonborn, this is an unchangeable fact."
Gawain listened calmly to Sir Golosh's words, and then raised his eyebrows: "That is to say, the Dragonborn will not accept this technology not only officially, but also forbidding anyone from the public to use it." Bring it to the Holy Dragon Principality through any channel."
Golosh nodded slightly: "That's why it will soon be listed as a contraband, and its import, sale, and use will be banned, and our Dragon Blood Council will introduce clear laws in a short time."
Unsurprisingly, unfortunately.
Several government officials at the scene and even Gao Wen himself did not hide the disappointment on their faces.
But soon, Hetty, who was sitting next to Gawain, read something from Sir Golosh's expression. As a careful and sensitive person, she noticed some hesitation in Sir Golosh's eyes, as if he still had something to say. to say.
"Sir," Hetty said, "Should you have something to say about Iron Wings?"
"It's not hidden from your eyes, ma'am," Gorosh smiled and said slowly, "The laws and taboos I mentioned above do exist, but... the laws of dragonborn can only take effect in the land of dragonborn, The door of the Holy Dragon Principality is about to open, and it is difficult for us to restrain the behavior of those dragon descendants who have walked out of the door, let alone prohibit what happened in other countries... "
Hetty couldn't help raising her eyebrows: "That is to say..."
"If those dragon descendants who come to Cecil to study or do business are interested in 'Steel Wings', and they have enough financial resources to buy them, then the Dragon Blood Council has nothing to do with it, and will not Those dragon descendants will investigate after they return home," Sir Gorosh said slowly, but his tone was a little weird, as if these contents were not his own thoughts, "I mean, as long as they don't bring the Iron Wings to the north... "
Gao Wen was stunned. He understood what the other party meant, but he was a little surprised. He knew that these dragonborn envoys must have a way to contact their home country, because last night the magic monitoring device in Cecil City had captured several times pointing to the extreme north. The directional and unidentifiable magic power fluctuations are ironclad evidence of ultra-long-distance communication, so he can be sure that no matter who thought of Sir Golosh's words at the beginning, he must have got the Dragon Blood Duke in the end. Even the tacit approval of the Dragon Blood Council was spoken out.
Because Gorosh is the "ambassador" representing all dragon descendants here, every word he voluntarily utters here is actually equivalent to the will actively expressed by the Holy Dragon Principality.
That's where it gets interesting.
In theory, the Grand Duke of Dragon Blood should be the strongest and strictest, and in theory, the Dragon Blood Council should be the most upholding the tradition and law of the dragon descendants. They acquiesced to the dragon descendants taking advantage of this loophole.
In this case, when it comes to "flying", acquiescence is almost equal to encouragement.
They don't really mind the dragonborn flying, they just forbid the dragonborn to fly in the Holy Dragon Duchy, or more precisely, they forbid the dragonborn to fly over the northernmost tip of the continent...
The reason for this may be a secret for the time being, but Gao Wen is naturally happy to see the matter itself come to fruition.
He only needs to allow the dragon descendants to use the steel wings in the south of the Holy Dragon Principality and fly freely without having to worry about the opinions of the Holy Dragon Principality. As for whether they can fly in the north... as Cecil's Ruler, he doesn't care about that.
"I think I understand what you mean," Gao Wen nodded, "Then we will control the flow of Steel Wings so that it will not flow to the Holy Dragon Principality, we can even legislate to prohibit this, and you can also crack down on those who Wings smuggling, the two countries can reach cooperation in this regard."
"This is the best way, of course, we will have to discuss the details of restricting the use of Iron Wings in the northern region, because there will definitely be dragonborn who are too 'brave' and try to challenge the tradition further," Sir Golosh said, with a sudden tone A little helpless, "You should understand that young people... and young dragon descendants will more or less...rebel."
"I understand very well," Gao Wen laughed when he heard the words, and then suddenly changed the subject and his expression became serious, "Since we have already talked about this topic, I would like to say a few more words."
"Please speak."
"The wings of steel can make the dragonborn fly like a dragon, and the flying dragon itself means a huge force," Gao Wen said very seriously, "About this..."
Sir Golosh immediately understood Gawain's meaning, and he immediately said: "The dragon descendants in Cecil naturally have to abide by Cecil's laws. I think that since you can create steel wings, you must also be able to control those equipments. Otherwise, your country probably wouldn’t have brought this kind of thing to the market.”
Gao Wen nodded lightly: "I want to say two things, and what you mentioned is one of them."
"Oh?" Sir Gorosh showed a curious look, "Then your second thing is..."
"I just want to confirm," Gawain showed a slight smile, "As far as I know, the laws of the Holy Dragon Principality should not prohibit dragon descendants from becoming mercenaries of other countries..."
The eyes of Gorosh and several consultants at the scene all fell on Azalena, who shrugged and said helplessly: "That's a personal behavior."
"Our law does not prohibit this," Sir Golosh said with a serious expression, "but the main reason is that the Holy Dragon Duchy has not officially opened its doors to the outside world before today, just like Azalei Ms. Na said that even if there are dragon descendants who leave the country to become mercenaries, it is only a personal behavior.
"If you mean that Cecil wants to establish an official foreign legion in the name of the country, and wants to make this a part of the agreement between the Cecil Empire and the Holy Dragon Principality...then we need to hold a special meeting , discuss it seriously.”
The corners of Gao Wen's mouth turned up slightly.
Mr. Ambassador in front of him was very cautious and did not directly admit or endorse anything.
But he said it was enough that the matter could be discussed.
All that's left is to bargain.
…
The huge sun has gradually fallen below the horizon, and there is only a light red afterglow left in the sky. This faint brilliance spreads from the direction of the plain on the west side, reflecting on the tall iron towers and construction machinery, and also reflecting on the tall and magnificent buildings. pyramid-shaped building.
Facing the afterglow of the setting sun, the strange building standing on the ground, streams of magic power slowly flowed through some cracks in the walls on its surface, and faint rune imprints emerged from the base of the building, Make it more silent and mysterious.
"It's such a beautiful building," the great architect Gordon stood next to a construction machine in an open field, staring at the pyramid-shaped facility not far away, admiring with pride in his tone, "I can't believe it... In the old days, If a craftsman can build such a building in his lifetime, it can be regarded as the glory of the family, and it can even become the capital to show off to future generations, and it only took us one month to build it... "
"Just let the building stand up." Nicholas Dan always floated beside Gordon, and there was a buzzing sound inside the sphere. "The internal equipment still needs a long time to adjust and test."
Hearing the other party's words, Gordon suddenly thought of those "newcomers" who appeared here recently and were busy around this "computing center" all day long. He frowned subconsciously: "You mean those newcomers" Network and wetware technologists'? They've been busy in there lately... but to be honest, I don't really see technologists in them, those people don't even know how to use a general-purpose magic terminal, and they're operating machines Sometimes they are not as good as my workers... "
"Ah, it seems that they really need 'remedial lessons' in this regard," Nicholas Egg said buzzingly, "so the work of debugging the equipment is mainly handed over to the technicians sent by the Institute of Magic Technology. As for those The 'newcomers'...they're mostly in charge of testing the equipment."
Gordon obviously had some doubts about this: "Can they do well?"
"Not to mention, they are surprisingly professional when testing those things, and they seem to be experienced in all kinds of accidents," Nicholas Dan said with admiration, "If there is a connection failure, ordinary people At least half an hour would be dizzy, but I saw with my own eyes that they just crawled out of the immersion chamber, spit out a mouthful, and then went back to continue the test. It seemed that nothing happened, and ordinary people have to come out to rest after testing the immersion chamber for at most six hours After a while, those people seem to be able to stay in it for a lifetime. I really doubt that if the problem of eating, drinking and lazing is solved, they can really stay in it for a lifetime, and I don’t know how to practice it.”
"Who knows," Gordon shrugged, "Anyway, His Majesty has found these people, so they must have their own strengths..."
(Slightly revised the chapter about Hadiron from earlier... although most people probably didn't notice it.)