157: Chapter 157 Strong Reply

This is actually electronic currency. However, Huaguo does not allow individuals or private organizations to issue currency or tokens, so to ensure the smooth operation of the business, some restrictions had to be placed on it.

For example, these points can currently only circulate within the Chamber of Commerce and Guilds, used to exchange for other goods or services.

As for whether it can be used as currency in the future, that is a matter for later.

In reality, as long as these electronic points become widespread among the Citizens, it has already indirectly achieved the function of currency, just with a different name.

However, despite the very polite explanation, several 議員representatives attending the celebration still showed some dissatisfaction.

“To ensure seamless circulation of member points among various branches, we will also establish a dedicated network communication system. This network system will enable data interoperability and provide an additional value-added service for members. This is the fourth service offered by our Chamber of Commerce: network communication.”

At this point, the atmosphere finally reached its climax.

Pairs of shocked eyes converged from below the stage.

“Users who apply for a member point card will automatically become members of the Chamber of Commerce and the Mercenary Guild. Members only need to pay a small amount of points each month to achieve nationwide interconnection. The usage method is no different from the previous internet, but it is faster, more efficient, and more powerful.”

“How is your data communication achieved?” a participant stood up and asked.

“Excuse me, may I ask who you are?” Niu Xingwang asked politely when he saw someone interrupt him.

“Oh, I am the representative sent by Land Administration Department Wu Shengrong.” The person explained.

“Our network communication is achieved through ground communication towers. As mentioned earlier, we will establish Chamber of Commerce branches in every Settlement, and at the same time, Mercenary Guild branches. Each Mercenary Guild branch will deploy a high-power signal transmission tower. These signal transmission towers will form a network matrix, and through this network matrix, data interconnection can be achieved.” Niu Xingwang explained.

“So far, the main businesses of our Chamber of Commerce have basically been introduced. If you have any questions, you can ask them one by one.”

“Where do your unmanned transport aircraft come from?” someone asked.

“Sorry, this is currently a trade secret and will not be disclosed for now. However, whether the transport aircraft are in place, everyone will naturally know when the project progresses,” Niu Xingwang replied.

“What do you use so many crystalss for?” another person asked.

“These crystalss will undergo deep processing and eventually form various commodities to be sold in the Chamber of Commerce and Guilds,” Niu Xingwang answered.

“You have the technology to extract crystalss, why don't you make it public?” someone sternly questioned.

“Sorry, this is a trade secret of our Chamber of Commerce, and we have no obligation to disclose it!” Niu Xingwang replied coldly.

“I believe your member points business is actually a disguised form of currency issuance. How do you explain this?”

“Member points are only for the convenience of Chamber of Commerce and Guild members and are not open to others. This is an internal business of our Chamber of Commerce, and I don't think I need to explain it to you!” Niu Xingwang retorted directly.

“I believe this business should be managed by the Council. If it harms the interests of the broad Citizens, your Chamber of Commerce cannot bear the responsibility.”

“If the Council agrees to publicly issue points in the form of currency, then our Chamber of Commerce can open the interface and accept Council supervision,” Niu Xingwang replied.

The questioner fell silent.

There was no need to consider this question; it was impossible to achieve.

The overall policy of the Council was to hope for the autonomy of the Settlement and not to wait for the Council to provide funding.

If a unified monetary policy were to be implemented, the problem would revert to its previous state. Whether cold numbers had value depended entirely on the stability of the Council's policy. But this was a contradictory issue. If the Council had such strength to stabilize the national economy, how could it be forced to take the path of Settlement autonomy?

Niu Xingwang dared to dominate the scene in such a strong manner because he had strength as his backing.

Almost all participants present were Council officials. On one hand, they hoped that the Chamber of Commerce's technology could bring them convenience, and on the other hand, they adopted a condescending attitude.

The situation is different now; the previous sense of superiority based on official status is no longer viable. Strength is part of the right to speak, and it is a decisive part.

“I want to know if your unmanned transport aircraft will be sold externally?” a soldier stood up and asked.

“Whether unmanned transport aircraft will be sold externally has not yet been decided. However, I want to emphasize that even if sold externally, our Chamber of Commerce will not accept military orders,” Niu Xingwang replied.

“You!” The soldier was displeased upon hearing this.

“Officer, please don't misunderstand. What I mean is that the military's business will be handled by others, and I think the Commanders of the Military Regions are aware of this,” Niu Xingwang explained.

The officer understood and said no more.