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141: European countries: We exchanged watermelons for sesame seeds with China, and we still had to put on a smile
The news that the Chinese Government was going to team up with private enterprises to open up the Moon immediately spread.
For a time, all private enterprises in China rushed to the Government's doorstep, hoping to catch this express train.
To become the pig on the wind's back!!!
Many big company bosses also personally came to the Government's doorstep, waiting.
"Good heavens, these rich people are like sharks smelling blood, rushing over."
"I can understand why those mining companies are guarding it, but what are those companies doing tourism and gaming doing there?"
"You don't understand, do you? Moon tourism and Moon live-action CS, once they succeed, will definitely be a hit across The Entire Blue Star."
"Holy cow, that makes sense."
...For a time, half of China became excited, and many people prepared funds, ready to join in.
Facing this bonanza, the other countries and their citizens could only sit at home and watch.
They wouldn't be able to get a slice of this Moon cake.
Because the Chinese Government had issued a clear regulation: foreign enterprises could not participate!!!
"Damn it, why won't the Chinese Government let our Cosmos Country participate? The Moon has always belonged to our Cosmos Country, why won't they let us go up?"
"The Moon belongs to The Entire Blue Star, the Chinese Government cannot monopolize it. The Chinese Government should relax its requirements and allow all companies on The Entire Blue Star to participate."
"That's right, all of us must participate."
...Foreign citizens were envious, jealous, and hateful at this time; they also wanted to partake in this bonanza!
They also wanted to go to the Moon!
At the same time.
The leaders of France, John Bull, and other countries went to the Capital together to meet with The Top Leader.
"Hello, The Top Leader, long time no see."
The Leader of Gaul Rooster and others looked at The Top Leader with fawning expressions.
Their purpose in coming was only one: to join in the big Moon cake.
Everyone felt immense pressure at this moment, because they knew that the Chinese Government would not easily open up the Moon, but they had no choice but to come.
These leaders were also forced to come by their domestic capitalists.
If they didn't come, the capitalists in their countries would all immigrate to China.
"Everyone, long time no see. Come, come, the dishes are just ready."
The Top Leader gestured for Everyone to follow him.
"Wait." The Leader of Gaul Rooster quickly waved his hand. What a joke, how could they be in the mood to eat?
"The Top Leader, we are here this time because of your Chinese Government's development of the Moon."
The John Bull leader jumped out.
The leaders of the other countries all nodded.
"Regarding the Moon, our Chinese Government warmly welcomes Everyone to join and develop the Moon together."
"As long as Everyone can reach the Moon, our Chinese Government will definitely help Everyone."
A sly smile flashed in The Top Leader's eyes.
When they heard The Top Leader's first sentence, the leaders of the various countries present trembled with excitement.
However, The Top Leader's subsequent words poured a basin of cold water on them.
Damn it, if they could reach the Moon, why would they come running over subserviently, fawning over The Top Leader with sycophantic smiles?
Looking at The Top Leader, who was all smiles, the leaders of France and John Bull exchanged glances.
They knew that if they didn't offer something, the Chinese Government would not allow them to join this Moon cake.
Fortunately, before coming to China, the leaders of these European Countries had held online meetings.
They had discussed a plan that would be enough to make the Chinese Government's heart pound.
The Leader of Gaul Rooster stepped forward; this time, he would be the one to present the plan.
The Top Leader still looked at the Leader of Gaul Rooster with a smile, curious about what Europe would offer in exchange with the Chinese Government.
"The Top Leader, our current aerospace technology in Europe cannot send our astronauts to the Moon."
"Let alone establish a base on the Moon, so we hope to be able to travel to and from the Moon aboard the Chinese Government's Space Freighter."
The Leader of Gaul Rooster said.
"Of course, we will not ride the Chinese Government's Space Freighter for free; we will pay every penny we owe."
"Moreover, our European Countries have discussed that as long as the Chinese Government agrees to allow European companies to participate in this Moon development."
"In the future, our transactions with the Chinese Government will be settled in Chinese currency!"
After the Leader of Gaul Rooster finished speaking, all the foreign leaders present stared intently at The Top Leader.
Everyone's hearts were in their throats.
Although The Top Leader's brows were furrowed, he was already inwardly overjoyed.
Settling transactions with European Countries in Chinese currency would be very beneficial to the Chinese Government.
One must know that the Eagle Nation relied on its dollar to control the economic lifeline of The Entire Blue Star, and precisely because of this, the Eagle Nation had been leeching off various countries on The Entire Blue Star for decades.
"Just that, I don't think it's enough."
The Top Leader shook his head; he still wanted to dig out some good things from Europe.
The European Countries exchanged glances and looked at the leader of another country that possessed lithography machine technology.
Their eyes all seemed to say: Brother, it's your turn to sacrifice a bit; we in Europe will not forget you.
Once this is over, we will compensate you.
The helpless leader of the small country nodded; he also had no choice. If he didn't agree, he would surely be targeted to death later.
Seeing that the small country was willing, the Leader of Gaul Rooster smiled.
"The Top Leader, we are willing to provide lithography machine technology to the Chinese Government free of charge."
The Leader of Gaul Rooster said.
"In that case, our Chinese Government is willing to cooperate with you."
The Top Leader smiled.
"That's great."
"The Top Leader, we have a pleasant cooperation."
"With our joint efforts, we will surely be able to turn the Moon into a second The Entire Blue Star."
...The faces of the leaders of France, John Bull, and other countries were all beaming with smiles.
Moon, here we Europeans come!!!
"However, Everyone, currently we can only cooperate in the tourism industry."
The Top Leader smiled.
Joking aside, such a small offering could only get them some scraps.
As for the minerals, of course, the Chinese Government would first occupy all the rich and easily exploitable mineral veins, and then allocate some difficult-to-exploit, resource-scarce mineral veins to these European Countries.
"Huh?"
Everyone was dumbfounded.
The leaders of the European Countries didn't know what to say for a moment.
What a joke, we are paying such a huge price to go to the Moon, but it's for developing the Moon's metal ores and helium resources.
Who the hell is going for tourism!!!
The John Bull leader wanted to reason with The Top Leader.
"The Top Leader, our going to the Moon is..."
However, before he could finish speaking, he was pulled by the Leader of Gaul Rooster, who gestured for him not to speak.
First, open a small crack, then gradually widen it. If they objected, they might not even qualify to go to the Moon.
At that time, it would be a losing game!!!