Chapter 622 Management Committee
Everyone turned their attention to the king.
Rodney XVIII said solemnly: "In view of the fact that we still know too little information about magic, investigating this mysterious power and collecting information about them is our first priority. "First thing."
He looked around at everyone: "We should summarize the impact of this power when it appears in front of mortals on a large scale, and judge the attitude towards magic based on the overall interests of the Aldo Kingdom. , instead of being eager to flatter the Holy See or maintain relations with Eaton, and jumping to conclusions without fully understanding things."
Palace Prime Minister Rupert twirled his beard and nodded constantly. , "Your Majesty is right."
The king's words greatly changed his attitude towards Rodney XVIII.
The rest of the ministers also agreed.
"We will wait and see for a period of time. We will not express our position, disapprove, or support it."
He looked at the Minister of Foreign Affairs, "Sir Fan Lunding, if the Holy See requires us to express our position, we will try our best to deal with it."
Earl Van Lundin nodded, "I will do my best, but I don't know how much pressure the Holy See will put on us."
Rodney XVIII thought for a while, "It's okay for us to give some verbal support, but if the Holy See asks us to provide substantial help, send troops, sponsor supplies, etc., then it won't work. I think the Holy See will understand Our difficulties, we... after all, we still have domestic enemies to deal with."
"Yes, Your Majesty," Count Valentin responded.
"In the meantime." Rodney XVIII looked at the Minister of Intelligence, "Mr. Merlin, you will be responsible for investigating magic and wizards, while we still maintain a good relationship with Eaton. ——Who can say for sure what will happen in the future? Let’s send people there to collect information. We should also pay attention to the attitude of the Holy See. If the Holy See shows that it is determined to extinguish this power at all costs, then we cannot do it. He rashly stood on the opposite side of the Holy See on this issue."
Earl Merlin stood up and said, "Follow your order, my majesty."
The Royal Council concluded. This was the new king's first major decision on state affairs, and his calmness left a good impression on Rupert and other old ministers.
After everyone dispersed, the king stayed with Paul and Catherine and invited them to dinner.
Also came with Eileen and the king's two younger brothers.
“This is our family feast.”
Rodney XVIII looked relaxed, holding a knife and fork in his hand and eating the food placed in front of him casually.
“Ah, yes, Paul!”
"Your Majesty?" Paul, who was immersed in the food, raised his head and looked at the king.
Rodney XVIII wiped his mouth with a napkin, "As for your previous so-called [Special Economic Zone] idea, I think it is very good. Since it is very good, then we should put it into practice immediately ."
Paul said approvingly: "You are really courageous, Your Majesty."
"I thought about it carefully. The businesses we founded together before were mainly concentrated around Westport. We can just designate that area as a special economic zone. Sihanoukville is a port city, convenient for external communication, and it is also very close to Jingyao. Regarding our management and observation, Paul thought for a moment and said, "This should be done." It's a very suitable place." Rodney XVIII looked at him with hopeful eyes: "I'm going to set up a...committee, haha, the new word I learned from you is called the Special Zone Management Committee. You can have someone there, as a member of the management committee, to provide some... guidance to other members.”
Paul replied: "In that case, then I will go back and consider who is more suitable."
The king looked at him, "In fact... I already have a candidate in mind, I hope you will I can give up love. Of course, I will respect your wishes and his own wishes."
Paul asked curiously: "I don't know who is the lucky one who can win your majesty's favor."
Rodney XVIII smiled, "You are very familiar with this person, Myron Gardner, your ally brother."
Paul withdrew his gaze, stared at the shiny white plate in front of him, and thought carefully for a few seconds.
"This...Your Majesty, I will convey your meaning to him when I return. Mellon will feel very honored. I have to say that your vision is accurate, and Mellon will be a very good helper - —I mean if he is willing to stay. "
Yes, except for those professional technical issues, Myron knows almost everything about the West Bay, the administrative system, the organizational structure... and so on.
"Oh, of course. I regard you as friends, and I respect your personal will." Rodney XVIII smiled and said: "I am requesting rather than ordering, and I will not use the king's power. The right to ask him to fulfill his duties as a vassal"
"Thank you, Your Majesty"
Paul said this, but he was muttering in his heart, was this a reminder to them?
He suddenly thought of something and asked Rodney XVIII: "Your Majesty, I have a request."
Rodney XVIII smiled and said: "Please Tell me, my future brother-in-law! I will try my best to satisfy you within my ability."
Paul said: "I think you know that there are now a group of scholars in the Northwest Bay. There are all, some studying biology, some studying chemistry... Oh, it's alchemy. We have some very interesting discoveries there, so the scholars hope to hold an academic seminar in the Northwest Bay and invite people from all over the world. Local scholars come to share those new discoveries, discuss them together, verify them together, and even argue together, creating more sparks.”
When Paul said this, Irene’s eyes lit up while she was dining silently. Bright.
"With my own reputation, I really can't summon so many scholars from other places, which will greatly reduce the value of this academic seminar. But if this is done in the name of the king, I want to answer enough questions People have a strong attraction."
Rodney XVIII asked: "So you want me to help?"
Paul nodded, "Yes, Your Majesty!"
"An interesting request." Rodney XVIII smiled, "I have always supported the organization of scholar exchanges, so I promise you, Paul."
But He immediately asked strangely: "But I have a doubt. As far as I know, knowledge is strictly guarded in your territory. Even Jingyao supports your patent law. If you organize this academic seminar, you are not afraid... …”
Paul knew what the king was saying, "Your Majesty, what we protect is invention rather than discovery. Specifically, the so-called discovery refers to the extraction of those laws that already exist in nature. Regardless of whether anyone describes it, the laws of nature are derived from The world existed there when it was born, and it does not exist just because people don’t know about it. The so-called inventions are things that people created out of thin air and did not exist before.”
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(End of this chapter)