Chapter 106 The spiritual bond across the universe
Fifty thousand tons of gold!
Upon hearing this number, the Prime Minister's eyes widened, but he quickly used the coffee cup he raised to cover the shocked expression on his face that had no time to restrain.
Gold is the ballast stone of the economy.
At present, the total gold mined in the world is only a few hundred thousand tons, and 50,000 tons is almost one-third. With so much gold, it will be just around the corner for London to become the center of world finance again.
Make London Great Again!
Aliens are so generous!
Even without an economist by his side, the Prime Minister understood what fifty thousand tons of gold meant to his country.
but
One Xiens is worth 50,000 tons of gold?
The Prime Minister was a little confused.
Although Hines is somewhat special, for example, he was nominated for two Nobel Prizes when he was a scientist, and later served as President of the European Union for a year and a half.
But compared with 50,000 tons of gold, these achievements are somewhat inadequate.
At least that's how it seemed to him.
No matter how outstanding scientists or politicians are, they cannot bring the economic benefits of 50,000 tons of gold to their country.
Don’t say 50,000 tons.
Even ten thousand tons is impossible!
"Why do you value Hines so much?"
the Prime Minister asked.
He was not opposed to the deal, but the price offered by the coalition government was too high, which gave him a dreamy feeling. At the same time, he had a vague feeling that Hines might have some value that had not yet been grasped by the people on earth.
"We are all interested in scientists, and Hines is one of the better ones."
"We intend to make Hines a role model and show other scientists that we are hungry for talent," diplomats from the coalition government said without missing a beat.
The human brain analysis camera and thought stamping technology that Hines will develop in the future are technologies that the coalition government values extremely.
But there was no way a diplomat could reveal this to the prime minister.
"It can be someone else if it's not Xiens." He paused, "But the owner of the 50,000 tons of gold will also change accordingly."
This is a knock on the Prime Minister.
Fifty thousand tons of gold, in the hands of any big country, is a huge power that can change the world structure.
Hand over Hines,
Lead changes in the world structure.
Not paying?
Then wait to be changed by others.
"Hiens is very good. He has been the president of the European Union. He has an overall view and knows what to do in what position."
The Prime Minister said hurriedly.
Just kidding, if you have 50,000 tons of gold in your mouth, can you still let it spread its wings and fly away?
If this is exposed,
Will he run for prime minister next year?
"But what do we do?"
the Prime Minister asked.
The diplomat of the coalition government smiled and said: "You can use whatever means to create some trouble for Hines and force him to join us."
The coalition government is determined to poach Earth-2 scientists. Each country is responsible for poaching its own scientists from Earth-2. Some countries use rough methods, while others use gentle methods.
This diplomat comes from the United Kingdom, which is under the coalition government, and his methods are rougher.
The twisted melon may not be sweet, but it will definitely quench your thirst.
No matter what method is used, first get Hines to the coalition government. As for human rights and non-human rights, they are not imprisoning Hines anyway.
Earth consciousness can open the door to space and time.
If Hines gets homesick in the future, you can give him a holiday and let him go back to Earth 2.
But most of the time, Hines must stay with the coalition government and help the coalition government overcome scientific difficulties.
Think of it as payment for the coalition government's help in eliminating the threat of Trisolarans on Earth 2.
There is no pie in the sky.
All the gifts of fate have a secret price tag.
Hines does not have to be the Riddler like in the original work, carrying the fate of the entire human race forward. In exchange, he will work for the coalition government in the future.
Very fair.
However, compared to the British approach, China is much gentler.
"We hope that the scientists on this list can stay in our civilization and help us overcome some scientific problems. We will treat them well and allow them to go home to visit their relatives during the holidays."
The Chinese diplomat said with a smile.
China is different from other countries. The government is consistent, rather than changing every few years. Each regime is full of barriers to other regimes.
When China in the coalition government looks at China on Earth 2, it's like seeing its past self.
This is a special bond.
"Scientists are the most valuable asset of a civilization, and we cannot forcefully change the will of individuals and force them to serve your civilization."
"I apologize that we cannot meet your request."
The Chinese Foreign Minister of Earth 2 replied in a neither humble nor condescending manner.
There is no doubt that aliens are powerful, but it does not mean that they have to compromise with aliens and meet their unreasonable demands.
"You misunderstand, this is not a one-sided plunder."
"It's a win-win."
"We allow these scientists to share their knowledge with you. Of course, it is shared to a certain extent, but it is enough for you to obtain technology that is far beyond the current level."
the diplomat said suavely.
The foreign minister fell silent.
He felt that the conditions offered by the aliens were too generous and sounded as if they were fake.
At this time, the diplomat dropped a bombshell: "To show our sincerity, we have decided to unconditionally donate controllable nuclear fusion technology to you to help you solve your energy problems."
The foreign minister was surprised: "Really?"
Controllable nuclear fusion technology is a technology that can only be broken through fifty years later, and it means inexhaustible energy.
If they had this technology, they would no longer be afraid of Western countries getting stuck!
Even if they cut off contact with Western countries, their people can still live well!
The diplomat smiled and said: "A gentleman's words are hard to follow."
After two seconds of silence, the foreign minister said: "You seem to understand our culture very well."
"We do understand your culture very well." The diplomat said with profound meaning, "much deeper than you think."
The foreign minister fell silent again.
He looked carefully at the diplomat's face, and suddenly an absurd conjecture arose in his mind.
These aliens.
He shook his head to get rid of this incredible thought.
"Your proposal is very tempting." He said solemnly, "We have to discuss it before we can give an answer, but even if we are willing to send scientists to you to study, they themselves may not be willing."
"We're not forcing anyone."
he emphasized.
The diplomat nodded: "Scientists who don't want to come - we will do their ideological work without you having to worry about it."
He is confident that he will convince all scientists.
Although this is another universe, the scientific research environment is similar to that stage in their history.
As long as they provide a good scientific research environment and a stable opportunity to return home, I believe that most scientists will not refuse their olive branch.
As for the remaining handful of scientists.