Chapter 717: The Dilemma of the White Rose Harp
Cuiyue Star Region, the planet where ‘Cuiyu Flower Crown’ lives.
Everyone gathered in the grand banquet hall, and at this moment they were quietly looking at the gilded flower-shaped high platform. A woman in a snow-white dress and long golden hair slowly walked out and appeared under the soft light.
With her beautiful appearance and the most top singing talent, this woman just stood there, exuding an aura that dyed the entire banquet hall. She is the biggest trump card of the Central Star Region, ‘White Rose Harp’ Ewenqilin Lanzworth.
Although this singer is the absolute protagonist today, she did not appear on the stage for a long time at the banquet. She just greeted everyone out of etiquette, said a few simple words, and then said goodbye to everyone and went backstage.
For such a scene, the guests present did not feel any discomfort or offense, because everyone has long been familiar with Ewenqilin's style, and it is a rare thing to be able to hear her voice on the spot.
The banquet continued, and the guests at the scene were toasting and talking about recent current events. Some of them also took the opportunity to get closer to each other and discuss some cooperation.
In the dressing room backstage.
Ewen Qilin sat in front of the mirror, with several maids behind her helping her take care of her golden hair and luxurious dress. A woman with capable clothes and mature temperament held a recording board and reported the events of the banquet beside Ewen Qilin.
"Today, many representatives of chaebol groups and some close family members came. Many of them hope to know your views on the 'Emerald Dragon' and the future action plan of the Central Star Region." The woman said respectfully. Even though Ewen Qilin had a gentle personality, it did not mean that someone could act casually in front of her. You must know that the maids at the scene were almost all above Sequence 7, which also demonstrated the profound strength of the elf faction.
Since Orles disappeared or was believed dead by the outside world, the elf factions in the Central Star Region had to turn their energy and resources to the ‘White Rose Harp’ Ewenkilin again. The ‘Landsworth’ family she belongs to is a famous poet family with dual blood of elves and humans. It has always had a tradition of intermarriage with major elf families and has an excellent relationship with them. This dual characteristic is particularly similar to the historical Isanissa, and has also been recognized by many large human forces.
About 40 years ago, Ewenkilin was the most promising singer in the Federation at that time. She had amazing talent. It took only 4 years from awakening her talent to entering the Moon Level, breaking the Federation record. After entering the Moon Level, it was also very smooth, rapidly climbing to the Full Moon Level, and only one step away from the Sun Level.
Such amazing progress and speed, even a group of senior singers with rich experience are eclipsed in front of her. If she hadn't stopped there and didn't move forward, Ivan Qilin would probably have become the only Sunday-level singer in the Federation in the past hundred years, greatly consolidating the authority of the Federation Central Council.
Unfortunately, there is no if in fact. Ivan Qilin has been stuck at the full moon level for decades. Although she still has a long time to get old because of her elf bloodline, the long-term stagnation has also made many people lose patience and confidence, which gave Orles the space to rise later.
After listening to the report of the woman next to her, Ivan Qilin just nodded slightly, indicating that she knew.
"I think everyone wants to obtain the dragon vein technology owned by the Emerald Dragon."
Now the Emerald Dragon organization only accepts members from the southern star region, which means that the southern star region will be the first region to build a dragon vein system. It can be foreseen that in the near future, the southern star region will rise rapidly in terms of economic and political influence, which will bring great psychological pressure to the various forces in the central star region. This banquet was organized by some of the more anxious forces, hoping to exchange ideas with each other and find ways to deal with it.
"Yes, many members of parliament claim that if the plan of the Emerald Dragon is implemented, the economic center of the Federation will slowly move south in a hundred years, and this will greatly damage the integrity of the Federation." The woman answered the current situation in the parliament.
"I know." There was a slight sigh in Ewen Qilin's voice.
She is really not good at dealing with such occasions that require intrigue, and she is gentle by nature and unwilling to force others, which makes her never make any strong declarations. In the central star region, she is like invisible plasticine. Although everyone respects her on the surface, they will not take her ideas into consideration.
"According to the suggestions of some radical members, we should form an alliance as soon as possible to put pressure on the southern star region to hand over this technology for sharing." The woman continued.
"Are there any other peaceful methods?" Ewen Qilin asked.
"Some members hope that you can come forward to talk to Miss Heshia and use gentle methods to make the other party give up some technology for sharing." The woman answered again.
"This is also difficult. Tilan is soft on the outside and strong on the inside. It is not so easy to convince." As a singer, she knows the girl's heart very well, but she also has a vague feeling that if she really prays, Tilan will probably agree to give some technology, but this process will be very reluctant to the other party, which is not what she wants to see.
"Other suggestions..." The woman thought for a while and flipped the record board in her hand.
"A member of the Academy of Sciences proposed to increase research funding, develop similar large-scale technologies, and enhance the competitiveness of the central star region."
Seeing that Ewen Qilin was a little agitated, the woman quickly added: "These members of the Academy of Sciences will cry out to the Central Council almost every year that they are poor and need to increase investment, but the final actual output is not much. Your Highness, you cannot believe it. "
"Is that so?" Ewen Qilin was a little dubious. She had indeed heard that many scientific researchers had embezzled funds under false pretexts, but she also felt that it would be a pity if there were really scientists who wanted to explore new technologies but lacked funds. .
In the following period, Ewen Qilin listened to a lot of information reported by the people around her. Facing the complicated situation, she had many concerns and dealt with it quite slowly. When she finally figured it out, a long time passed, and at the banquet It's time to end.
"I probably need to rest for a while." Ewen Qilin put on a lighter beige dress at this moment.
"Yes, Your Highness."
The maids retreated one after another, but one of them did not leave at this time, but said: "Your Highness, there is a special hot spring bath prepared here. Do you want to take a bath?"
"What kind of form is it?" If it was open-air, Evan Qilin felt that she couldn't accept it.
"In the underwater hall on the other side, a quiet separate room can be prepared for you."
"That's it... let's give it a try." In fact, she could go or not, but since the maid suggested it, she didn't want to refuse outright and ruin the other party's good intentions.
More than ten minutes later, Evan Qilin carefully sat down in the water, leaned on the underwater slope, and looked at the mist-filled room, feeling a little sleepy.
At this time, the right soft music played, and she slowly closed her eyes in sleepiness, preparing to take a nap.
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In another part of the underwater hall, they returned to the small lounge used by employees. The two of them were sorting out the makeup on their faces and other details.
"After spending so much effort, just changing the music and becoming familiar with a few senior officials, the progress is too slow." Prince felt a little insulted. As a former top firm As a member of the team, we are participating in highly difficult and thrilling actions. I have never felt so boring and cumbersome before.
"It's like this. Unlike the previous firm we worked for, this organization has always believed in stability. They will not take risks. Even if they are discovered, there will always be other very suitable reasons to excuse themselves." The man straightened his tie.
"Furthermore, don't think that just because Ewen Qilin takes a bath, it's easy to get close. In fact, I have read the security rules and regulations related to singers. When a singer conducts private activities, the security level will automatically increase by one level. That There are six high-level maids arranged around the bathhouse, and there are members of the Tribunal more than 100 meters away at any time. How can it be so easy to succeed? "
"Every shortcut and breakthrough point you can think of has been thought of by elites from various forces for thousands of years. I don't know how much experience has been accumulated in the Inquisition."
"The shortest way is to use Blanche's superior combat power to crush Blanche on an isolated starship a few years ago." The man shook his head.
"Be patient. Sooner or later we will see Evangelion. This process won't take long. Then I can also find the secret cards they use to deal with the singer."
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Facing the establishment of the 'Emerald Dragon', various forces in the central star region are ready to take action, while in the far northern star region, some changes are also taking place.
"I've had enough of these mediocre guys. How long have they been? If they don't look up at the world, they're just like moles digging for food in the ground!"
In the bar, a burly orc was indignant. He was muscular, wearing a black leather coat, with thick black horns on his head, and a worn and shiny dark gold chain hanging on the side of his trousers.
Compared with the striving Western Star Region, the powerful Central Star Region, and the Eastern Star Region, the Southern Star Region, and the Northern Star Region where the economy is pretty good, most of the Star Regions here have a mediocre economy, and very few of the many companies are involved in high-end industries. More These are rugged heavy-asset industries, such as ore mining and refining, construction, livestock breeding, and low-end arms, weapons and ammunition manufacturing.
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According to the territory of the Federation, the northern star region and the central star region of the Federation are separated by the Galactic Center. Not only does it take a long time to travel, but also because there are more orc groups gathered in the northern star region, the central star region of the Federation has no ability to control the local star region. It is not as good as other star regions. Over time, the federal center has a free-range mentality and does not pay much attention to this place, giving the local star regions more independent decision-making rights.
This is a good thing and a bad thing. The good thing is that there is less taxation and the local star area has a lot of autonomy. The bad thing is that the federation will not consider deploying some important projects in the northern star area. This will also bring many large enterprises and they are not willing to come. Investment projects here may be threatened by local indigenous forces.
Nowadays, the Dragon Vein Project in the southern star region is in full swing. Many scientists and economists have described its vision and value in the news media, which has attracted a lot of discussion. However, in various star regions in the northern star region, the response to this news has been lukewarm. Folks There weren't many people discussing it. They were more interested in where the wine was the best recently, which restaurant had new dishes that were delicious, and how fun some places were.
Some people feel particularly angry about this phenomenon, and they feel that they are angry and uncontested.
"What's the matter, is it so popular today?" An acquaintance at the bar asked as he handed over the poured cold beer.
"Heh, I posted online today saying that if this continues, we will be finished sooner or later and left far behind." The horned man exhaled a heavy stream of air from his nostrils to express his anger.
"Ah, you are talking about the recent big project in the south." The bartender was also well-informed and knew what he was talking about.
"Yes, that one. I didn't expect you to care about current affairs." The man picked up the glass and drank it, then asked the other party to fill it up again.
"Of course I have heard of it. Someone mentioned this recently."
"But it's not as bad as you think. I think everyone is optimistic." The other party said casually while cleaning the table.
"Why is it not bad? Now the southern star region has risen, and we are lagging behind again. It's hard to catch up with some of them in the economy."
"As for the economy, this thing won't starve people to death. Anyway, they will definitely have food to eat. Besides, they are all members of the federation. After they develop, they won't keep hiding. Sooner or later, they will be popularized. It won't be good to wait, and it won't delay eating and drinking." The bartender continued to talk about the thoughts of most locals, and the man was almost drunk.
"Well, how can we wait? We must fight for it. Otherwise, they will all live a life of the upper class, while we will still be spinning in the dirt."
"Spinning in the dirt, I remember you are not a miner."
"I am a truck driver, I am well-informed." The man put the glass on the table, shaking out some liquid.
"Continue."
"Okay." The bartender poured another cold and delicious beer.
"You people, you don't have the quality of being prepared for danger in times of peace." He was heartbroken and felt that the orcs were a bunch of fools, who only knew how to eat and drink every day, and then thought about where to go to play, without any enterprising spirit, although he was also drinking now.
Seeing him like this, the bartender did not refute him. After all, he was a customer, and it was normal to vent some emotions. He had been working here for so many years and was used to it. If no one boasted or got angry about current affairs one day, it would be strange.
"Do you want more?"
"Yes."
After a few glasses of cold beer, the sturdy and burly man with horns felt relieved and prepared to lean against the bar to watch the performance in the store.
Since the establishment of the 'Emerald Dragon', the impact it brought began to affect various regions of the Federation. Some reacted sharply and fiercely, while others were slow and indifferent and continued to live their usual lives.
The Western Star Region was silent as before. The Eastern Star Region expressed its willingness to become a member of the second batch of the Dragon Vein Project. There are many pan-Eastern forces here, which are particularly fond of the Dragon Vein Project and do not reject it. The reaction of the Northern Star Region was mediocre. Only Elu Kelu, as a good friend of the singer, congratulated Heshia and said that the two would maintain a good friendship in the future.
In the Central Star Region, various forces were entangled and the reaction was complicated. Some hoped to jointly pressure the Southern Star Region, some said that the focus should be on cultivating new Sunday singers, and a small number of people advocated launching a scientific research plan with huge investment to create a large-scale project that could rival the Dragon Vein Project to restore confidence.
Faced with these tendencies, Ewen Qilin, the most core singer in the Federation Central, did not agree to put pressure on them. Instead, she said that she would try her best to advance to the Sunday stage. She also agreed to allocate funds to some promising projects to support their scientific research exploration.