Chapter 1087
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' statement offended the whole world.
After hearing the news, Su Dingping lowered his head and pondered. Clearly, the news brought them mixed feelings.
He wasn't worried about the technology blockade at all, since his research path was different from the mainstream research path in the world today. He was researching stellarators, while the mainstream research was on tokamak devices.
Even if we let them participate in the exchange meeting, it wouldn't make much sense.
What he was really worried about was the seemingly generous supply of precision instrument parts and various rare metals provided to them by other tribes.
They offered a price, not only to take advantage of the Longxia tribe for a meal, but also to make Longxia waste resources and slow down the pace of its national power development.
Their fleet had previously upgraded its weaponry and independently developed new technologies, which had already frightened many tribes, including the Eagle Tribe. They were afraid that one day Longxia would become something they couldn't understand.
Su Dingping saw through the sinister intentions of the Western tribes, along with the Eastern Wilderness Tribe, the Bangzi Tribe, the Maoxiong Tribe, and many other tribes.
But he also had to thank them, otherwise, it would have been really difficult to obtain the various resources they used for their experiments!
As someone who traveled back in time, Su Dingping naturally knew that later on, their country's reserves of rare metals and rare earth elements accounted for 40% of the world's total!
Even in rare earth mining technology and global influence, they hold a dominant position!
However, prior to this, Longxia had also experienced other countries' control over rare earth resources. Rare earth is an indispensable resource in fields such as special alloys, national defense, semiconductors, and new energy.
It was precisely because of being held back by technological bottlenecks that Longxia began to independently develop mining and separation technologies, thus leaping to become a global leader!
However, the rare earth control incident of the previous life has not yet occurred. Longxia's rare metal and rare earth extraction technology is backward and has not formed a complete industrial system.
Not only do we need to use the technology from other tribes and pay exorbitant patent fees, but we also need to import a large amount of technology, incurring countless expenses.
They haven't even discovered the reserves of rare earth elements and other rare metals yet.
Therefore, Su Dingping was worried that once they made progress in developing the stellarator, the Western tribes would directly impose rare earth controls on them, which would inevitably slow down their progress.
"It seems that establishing a complete rare metal industrial system is also an urgent matter."
He muttered something under his breath, his consciousness entering the military industrial space, where he saw the decomposition time of the biodegradable imidazole ionic liquid: 2174 days remaining.
The lc series centrifugal extraction technology has an analysis time of 3212 days!
Because Su Dingping had previously focused all his energy on the military industry, he hadn't paid much attention to the technology for rare earth extraction. Now, however, he was thinking about preparing for the future.
To speed up the analysis time, it is necessary to personally inspect the extraction devices and extractant.
"Su boy, what's wrong? Don't worry, although they raised the price, they're afraid that we Longxia won't buy it, so they don't dare to go too far. The tribe can still hold on."
Old Li thought Su Dingping was angry about the ugly face of the Western tribes, so he spoke up to comfort him.
To everyone's surprise, Su Dingping's words took them all by surprise.
"No, Elder Li, I'm overjoyed that they're willing to sell us these resources. It's their ignorance that's the problem. Once we develop the stellarator nuclear fusion device, we'll make them furious."
"I'm just thinking about how to develop extraction solutions and machines to establish a complete rare metal industrial system. That way, instead of us begging others, others will be begging us!"
Upon hearing this, both Elder Li and Elder Hong were stunned. They never imagined that Su Dingping would even think of establishing a complete rare metal industrial system.
They even said they would independently develop extraction liquid and extraction machine. This is not just being prepared, it's practically precocious!
"You already have a clue?" Old Li asked, his voice trembling slightly.
Su Dingping smiled and shook his head: "It's not that fast. We need to observe the technology of the Western tribes first before we can improve and break through it."
"Okay, I'll report this to the higher-ups for you. As long as it's approved, we'll support whatever you want to do!"
Old Li nodded heavily, his smile smoothing out the wrinkles on his face. With someone like Su Dingping in the Longxia tribe, it would be hard for them not to rise to prominence. And these old folks could finally retire in peace!
The dinner party continued, and the researchers, who had been busy for more than half a month, all seemed very relaxed. However, Su Dingping suddenly said something to Li Lao.
"Old Li, isn't the Great Chief of the Eagle Tribe asking our tribe's scientists to change their nationality?"
"Yes, what's wrong?" Old Li asked curiously.
Su Dingping revealed a sly smile: "Please ask the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to say that my Longxia tribe is in the same boat. As long as their scientists are willing to change their nationality to Longxia, we Longxia will mercifully accept them!"
"At the same time, we must warn them that if they miss this opportunity, once Longxia has achieved its research results, they will not be welcome to come back!"
Old Li and Old Hong exchanged a glance, and after a moment's thought, they understood what Su Dingping meant and couldn't help but laugh.
"You really are unwilling to suffer any loss. This is an example of using someone else's methods against them."
Soon, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Longxia tribe held a press conference, inviting mostly reporters from other tribes.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Dong Weiguo remained calm and composed amidst the barrage of questions from reporters from other tribes, and read out those almost provocative words.
"In light of the technological blockade imposed on our Longxia tribe by other tribes, our Longxia tribe is also responding here."
"Western tribes do not accept scientists from our Longxia tribe, which goes against the concept of common development of mankind. It is said that science has no borders, but Western tribes obviously do not agree with this statement."
"In that case, our Longxia tribe solemnly declares that if scientists from other tribes are willing to change their nationality to that of our Longxia tribe, our Longxia tribe will mercifully accept them and share our technology."
"But once our Longxia tribe achieves technological breakthroughs, even if they are willing to change their nationality, we will no longer accept them. Scientists from other tribes should consider this carefully!"
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' statement caused a huge uproar around the world.
mad!
That's insane!
They had never heard such arrogant remarks before; it was utterly disregard for the other tribes. "My God, where do they get the audacity to force our tribe's scientists to change their nationality? Have they given up on themselves?"
Inside the Black Palace, the Great Chief of the Eagle Tribe was so angry at the Dragon Summer Tribe's Ministry of Foreign Affairs that he laughed.
"The Maktoka device used by the Longxia tribe is technologically backward to begin with. With the exchange meeting we held, our technology is definitely far superior to theirs. How could they say something so ridiculous?"
One of the advisors frowned and said in a deep voice, "Great Chief, could it be that their technology has really made a breakthrough? Otherwise, they wouldn't say something so ridiculous."
Another aide scoffed and said arrogantly, "Hmph! I think they're just bluffing. They know they can't get any technology after the technology blockade, so they can only use this kind of trick to attract attention."
"Perhaps there really are fools who would believe them. Even if an insignificant scientist goes to Longxia, their goal will be achieved, and they will also be humiliating us!"
"Great Chief, in my opinion, we don't need to pay any attention to these clowns. They're just desperate and resorting to such methods."
The chieftain pondered for a moment, then nodded: "That's right. The Longxia tribe has always lagged behind in nuclear fusion technology. I don't believe they can make any breakthroughs in such a short time. They're just bluffing."
"However, we also need to make arrangements with the other tribes, so that they can keep an eye on their scientists and prevent anyone from actually going to Longxia. Otherwise, we would lose all face!"
The advisors nodded in agreement, and one of them even suggested, "Why don't the chief set an example by issuing an official document stating that Longxia only wants to abduct scientists from other tribes?"
"We will absolutely not be fooled. Even if Longxia makes a technological breakthrough, no scientists will go to the Longxia tribe!"
The chieftain hesitated, "What if...they really have broken through?"
"Oh dear, Chief, that's impossible. In the field of nuclear fusion, our Eagle Tribe is far ahead. We should have that much confidence!" the advisor hurriedly advised.
The chieftain nodded: "That makes sense!"
"Okay, I'll contact the other tribes now and issue a joint statement!"
Subsequently, the chieftain of the Eagle Tribe contacted the Eastern Wilderness, the Bangzi, the Maoxiong, and the Hans tribes, requesting them to issue a joint statement.
Soon, the statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Longxia Tribe spread throughout the world. The statement was not only a joint statement from various tribes, but even scientists from their own country signed it!
The statement was quite clear: it was meant to make the Longxia tribe realize the gap between them and not to try to gain attention. Their tribe's scientists would never change their nationality, let alone go to the Longxia tribe, even if they died.
Even if the Longxia tribe achieves a technological breakthrough, or even if the entire Longxia tribe rises to prominence, they will not care. They want to tell the people of the Longxia tribe to stop daydreaming.
Their statement was quite blunt, even blatantly humiliating, utterly disgracing Longxia. Even smaller tribes like Iron Monkey and the Philippines began to mock Longxia's tribe.
"Hahaha, do they really think they can do whatever they want just because they won once? Aren't they still being suppressed by the Western tribes?"
Ever since the Iron Monkey tribe was severely punished by the Dragon Summer tribe, they have been holding a grudge and are now eager to see the joke.
Especially after the Eagle and other tribes issued a joint statement, they also issued a statement saying that even if the scientists of their Iron Monkey tribe starved to death or jumped into the sea, they would never go to the Dragon Summer tribe!
Once this statement was issued, it was no longer just a simple mockery. What scientists does your Iron Monkey Tribe have? They still have many weapons that were provided to them by the Dragon Summer Tribe.
The exchange meeting held by the Eagle Tribe had nothing to do with the Iron Monkey Tribe. Now that they have jumped out, they have thoroughly humiliated the Dragon Summer Tribe.
The Indian tribes are even more shameless, issuing a statement saying that as long as the Longxia tribe cede the disputed area to them, the Indian tribes will be merciful and have pity on the Longxia tribe.
The leaders of the Donghuang, Bangzi, and Dazi tribes ridiculed the Longxia tribe, saying they had gone mad.
"Haha, that's hilarious! Has the Longxia tribe gone mad? At a time like this, they should be begging us for mercy instead of adding fuel to the fire."
In the Eastern Wilderness tribe, the chieftain, Noda Taro, burst into laughter, laughing until tears streamed down his face.
"Your Excellency, should we take this opportunity to sell them the precision components of our soon-to-be-obsolete high-end instruments at a high price?"
"Who knows, they might buy this junk and then thank us! After all, selling them these precision parts at a time like this is a way of helping them!"
The leader's eyes suddenly lit up: "Hahaha, that's a great idea! Let's contact them quickly, lest they run out of money later!"
The cabinet members of the Eastern Wilderness Tribe quickly made a wise decision: although the high-precision components made by their tribe were considered somewhat outdated by them, they were still considered very high-end by other tribes.
Especially for Longxia, in previous years they had imported a lot of equipment from Donghuang, and even if they wanted to buy those precision parts, Donghuang would not sell them to them.
Therefore, after receiving the news, the Longxia tribe immediately contacted Su Dingping to ask if he wanted to accept the offer.
Liu Huaming sat in Su Dingping's office, took a sip of water, and said indignantly, "Dingping, you have no idea how despicable those people in the Eastern Wilderness are. It's as if we're begging them."
"Furthermore, your statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has completely tarnished our Lobster tribes' prestige on Earth. Everyone is laughing at us! What exactly are you thinking?"
Su Dingping gave a cold laugh: "Laugh then, but they won't be laughing then!"
"Chief, you saw their joint statement, right? That's what I wanted! They said it themselves: even if our lobster technology makes a breakthrough, they won't let their tribe's scientists come to our Longxia."
"But what do you think they'll do once our stellarator device is successfully developed?"
Liu Huaming imagined that day when they would really develop a stellarator, and scientists from various tribes would have to kneel down and beg them for help.
The key issue is that the scientists from various tribes are all very stubborn, saying they would rather jump into the sea than come to Longxia. When they produce this statement, won't those scientists be at their mercy?
Liu Huaming was thrilled at the thought of such a scene.
"Comrade Su Dingping, the research on the stellarator must succeed! Whether our Longxia tribe can rise again depends on you!" (End of Chapter)