Edited by Travar
"Elder ministers, it's useless for you to look at me like that."
Zeke spread his hands and said, "Is the matter of the Phoenix military exercise unanimously agreed? Although my words are a little arrogant and provocative a little bit stronger, who would have thought that I just made a casual move and let the world powers all unite to impose economic sanctions... I am also very helpless."
The elders and ministers twitched their mouths when they looked at his innocent expression.
Those provocative words are more than just a little arrogant, right?
It can be said to be highly arrogant. Even any world power would not dare to clamor so blatantly.
But on second thought, they also nodded in agreement.
Although Zeke's words were a bit more provocative, at most, they were condemned and criticized by various countries. Who would have thought it would turn into economic sanctions against the Phoenix Kingdom by all the world powers?
It can only be said that these world powers are too cautious.
They don't want to see any signs that might threaten their status, and as soon as they appear, they will unite mercilessly to eliminate them.
They can't wait to impose economic sanctions on the kingdom. Obviously, they already think that it will continue to develop. If they become one of them, or e sooner or later, even surpass them sooner or later.
"Elder Zeke, do you have any good suggestions?" asked a minister.
"I'm a technology guy. It's okay for me to invent technology, but I'm not good at dealing with important issues such as economic sanctions."
Zeke shook his head.
Zeke has never been very interested in political affairs.
He is an elder of the kingdom itself and its famous hero. His place is with the few big people in the kingdom who have the right to speak and sound network. Even if he does not play politics, his power is more than that of the people here.
Under such circumstances, unless Zeke has the intention of conspiring to usurp the throne as king, it is meaningless to continue to engage in politics.
For him, instead of fighting with these dignitaries, it is better to wear a steel battle suit and have a great time.
"You don't have to be too anxious. Although economic sanctions are affecting all walks of life now, they are all within control."
Grace spoke up and stabilized the situation, "The top priority now is to solve the transportation problem of oil trade."
"Oil is needed for development, and this is the first oil trade cooperation between us after we replaced the oil import partner, but because of these world powers, the transportation route was obstructed. We have to choose detours that double the cost of transportation and time. This situation may be okay once or twice, but in the long run, the price paid by our kingdom in oil is even higher than when we cooperated with Country J."
"Not only that, if the area of the blocked routes expands in the future, the situation of detours will also intensify, and it will bring huge burdens in all aspects, which will overwhelm the entire kingdom."
"We must pay attention to this point and solve this problem first."
Oil is a necessity for the development of a country.
It supports countless industries, supports the development of institutions, and is an irreplaceable existence.
Once the oil trade is blocked, all other industries will be affected. Once this situation continues, the problem of oil trade will expand wildly, leading to increased economic damage to the kingdom.
Therefore, the first thing to solve is the oil transportation problem.
"Your Majesty, is it possible to use air transportation? Although the transportation cost will increase accordingly, in the case of detours, it should be more affordable than sea transportation?" a minister suggested.
"Impossible!"
Another minister waved his hand, "Air transport can indeed pass the permission of some small countries, but the cost of air transport is much higher than that of sea transport. In the long run, the kingdom won't be able to bear it."
"If we can't go by sea or air, then we can only go by land... But the number of oil trade contracts we sign with the Tonda Empire every year is so large that even if we go by land, it may not necessarily be cheaper... and in the end, if we want them delivered, we still have to rely on air or sea transportation."
"These bastards are sincerely trying to bring down our kingdom!" an elder retorted.
"Is the Tonda Empire just letting this happen?" an elder said.
"It has been communicated, and it can be heard from their words that they hold a neutral attitude and will not explicitly support Phoenix Kingdom or the world power."
Grace said solemnly.
"Fortunately... If the Tonda Empire also joins them, then it is really dangerous." a minister sighed.
"Now is not the time to be lucky... If it really doesn't work, how about we use Iron Man to transport?"
The third elder suddenly lit up, "Yes! Iron Man, we can use the Iron Legion to transport it!"
"Impossible, the oil transportation volume is calculated by barrels. The daily demand is about 1.2 million barrels. One thousand Iron Man needs 1,200 round trips, and the energy consumed is not small."
Before Zeke could speak, Grace shook her head and denied the proposal,
"What's more, those world powers jointly imposed economic sanctions on us because our military power was too strong. If we continue to use Iron Man, it will only be counterproductive, intensifying the pace of their economic sanctions."
Speaking of this, Grace paused for a while, and looked at Zeke.
"Although Iron Man can't do it, let's not forget that in Elder Zeke's hands, there is a technology that is more suitable for transportation than Iron Man, and MicroBots."
As soon as these words came out, everyone's bright eyes turned to Zeke again.
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