Chapter 1023 The Active Gauls
It is normal that prejudice can blind one's eyes, but it is very intriguing that his unintentional word "interest" can also blind one's eyes.

But Senna still didn't bother with him any more and turned to look at the Gallic man again.

"Sir, although their overall technology is backward, they are still advanced in many areas, and these areas are slowly increasing. They are a large country with a large population and a long history and culture. They are recovering. In my opinion, whoever can join their recovery process as early as possible and play a greater role will gain more benefits."

Although Senna looks confused and a little funny in details, he has strong judgment and execution ability in the general direction, otherwise he would not be the one sitting in that position.

This idea of ​​his was really early in the morning.

In fact, there is no shortage of people with this vision in Gaul. For example, in history, Gaul was one of the first countries where foreign-funded automobile companies entered my country and took practical actions.

Why they ended up getting up so early and going to bed so hard on the car thing is another story.

"Do you also think they have enough strength to join the broader game?" The Gallic man rarely smiled, and the word "also" was very spiritual.

"Yes, economically, they are a very good market..." When saying this, Senna actually felt a little nervous. Look at what they sell to us, and then look at what we sell to them.

But don't be afraid. As long as the economic, trade and technological restrictions on his side are further relaxed, Senna believes that he can completely reverse this situation.

"Technically, we have complementary conditions and capabilities. We originally relied on Citigroup's computers, some consumer electronics and other fields, but they can do very good replacements, and we can also exchange technology from them!"

The technology of the Gauls was not highly regarded by the Americans. Even if they were impressed, the cost would be too high for the Gauls. However, it was different for the Orientals.

"They have repeatedly expressed their hope to conduct further technical and economic exchanges and to obtain more technical support from us. This is a very good basis for cooperation, and they need our help."

Compared with the old industrial countries that have developed for hundreds of years, our foundation is still very weak, and we are generally in need of them, but the Gauls have not yet given in.

"Well, yes. If we want to maintain our independence in front of the Americans, we need a strong helper or friend after losing a large number of overseas territories. At this point, the Orientals are the most suitable." The Gallic man nodded.

The overseas territories he was referring to were not the overseas territories in the later legal sense, but colonies.

In his opinion, the current Orientals meet all the conditions for being an ally.

Economically, the market is large enough and the spending power is strong enough. Even though we are extremely poor now, there are too many people. Moreover, compared with those former colonies on the southern Mediterranean continent where even a mouse might starve to death if they go there, our spending power is quite good.

Although technologically underdeveloped, they are very distinctive, have sufficient complementarity, and will not form homogeneous competition.

Politically, if we talk about independence, only these three are independent enough. The Citigroups, the Russians, and the Orientals, the first two are the bosses of their respective camps and can only care about themselves, while the Orientals are poor and arrogant, they may not listen to anyone and only act at their own pace.

Militarily, they are strong enough! These two words explain everything. No one can force them to do something they don't want to do, and they will not change their attitude towards them under the threat of the American people. As the only country that can still stand up to the American people after a big fight, no matter how much other countries look down on them, they know it in their hearts.

The most interesting thing is that their position in their own camp is highly similar to their position in the Oceanic Pact, and the political conditions for both sides to work together for warmth are extremely mature.

This kind of mutual support does not mean forming an alliance or setting up a new organization. The geographical location, style of doing things, etc. of the two sides determine that this is impossible. Instead, it means carrying out in-depth exchanges and cooperation in more, broader and deeper areas.

For example, they can use their own advantages in their own camp to sell the other side's products to their own camp, or they can have more communication and cooperation in politics.

"You can leave now." Thinking of this, the Gallic man said to the foreign affairs official.

After the foreign affairs official left, the Gallic man said to Senna: "Mr. Senna, I need your help."

As the Gaul who currently deals most with Orientals, Senna has a strong professional advantage in this regard.

"I await your orders, my sir."

"I hope you can go to the East in the name of economy and bring my greetings and expectations. I hope to establish formal diplomatic relations with the other side and develop deeper cooperation in more areas."

This is nearly a year earlier than the original history, at least half a year, because the negotiations before the establishment of diplomatic relations also took a process.

But judging from their attitude, the attitude of the Gauls on this line is completely different. What they want is not only to establish diplomatic relations, but also something more.

It must be admitted that the Gauls’ things are expensive, but they really give.

In the 80s, we got a lot of good things from them, and they even provided us with some underwater subsystem technologies, which is a very rare thing.

As for the high price, our foreign trade department is quite good at wielding the knife. "As you wish, my sir."

"In order to give you enough status to handle this matter and to avoid us appearing disrespectful, I will appoint you as the deputy minister of the foreign affairs department."

From being only responsible for the foreign economic and trade business in the economic department, or even only the foreign economic and trade of a part of the region, to becoming the deputy minister of the foreign affairs department, the bait of the Gallic man was indeed heavy.

However, this is also a very necessary step. Without this identity, Senna would not be so firm in doing things and speaking. At the same time, due to the unequal status, there might really be problems in foreign affairs etiquette.

Senna was overjoyed. Look, it’s coming.

"I will definitely live up to your trust, my sir."
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Chai Gong from the Northeast Institute of Optics was sitting in the reception room of the third factory, feeling a little nervous.

He had heard of this place and had asked comrades who had been there before coming here.

However, most of the comrades from Dongguan Institute who have been here are very secretive about the details here. If asked, they just say they don’t know, and if asked again, the answer is “you’ll know when you get there.”

Their attitude adds a touch of mystery to this place.

For Chai Gong, although he was in a relaxed mood, the series of procedures before entering made him feel that this place was a little different.

He has been to many scientific research institutions, but this is the first time he has visited such a production and research complex with such strict security.

Fortunately, it didn't take long before the door of the reception room was pushed open and the young man he had seen from afar walked in.

"Hello, Chief Engineer Gao! I'm from the Northeast Institute of Optics, and my last name is Chai." Engineer Chai stood up and introduced himself.

Gao Zhendong smiled and said, "Well, I remember I met you, but we didn't say a few words."

"Yes, yes, yes. I met you at a conference when you were instructing us on fused silica glass materials in our unit. But I am not a member of your optical system research group, so I have always felt deeply sorry for not being able to communicate with you more."

Although we still don't know what Chief Engineer Gao's optical system is used for, Engineer Chai feels a lot more relaxed. This big guy seems to have a good temper and is very approachable.

When Gao Zhendong heard this, he felt even happier. He was not from the lithography machine optical system research group, but he was at the fused quartz materials conference, which meant that this comrade's major was probably biased towards materials, or at least had a deep relationship with it.

"Really? Then you don't have to regret it now. I have an important job here and I need your help and hard work. Hahaha." Gao Zhendong made a joke.

"Complete the task resolutely." Chai Gong was also infected by Gao Zhendong's emotions and completely relaxed.

Gao Zhendong nodded, and without wasting time, he immediately got down to business: "I think you are very clear about the purpose of your visit this time, which is optical fiber."

"Well, I saw your instructions on the notice from the Academy of Science and Technology and the science and technology authorities. Our institute was also deeply encouraged and sent me here immediately."

To be honest, Gao Zhendong felt quite happy that the few words he wrote were interpreted as instructions by others.

"Okay, then let's solve the problem of the feasibility of using optical fiber for communications. Note that you should not consider how to manufacture optical fiber for communications first." Gao Zhendong said.

"Don't consider how to build it? Then what specific work should I do?" Chai Gong was very puzzled. If we don't build it, then what are we doing?

Gao Zhendong smiled and said, "If you want to do your work well, you must first sharpen your tools. How do you frame this question? It's 'work', so what do you think is the 'tool' here?"

This made Chai Gong feel a little confused. Is this how all the bosses do their work? Let's start with an abstract idea.

He thought for a while, then answered casually, "Is it a theory?"

Unexpectedly, this sentence, which he thought was nonsense, was highly recognized by Gao Zhendong.

Gao Zhendong laughed out loud: "Right! That's the theory. But the theory here is not the theory of light reflecting and moving forward in optical fiber. That has been figured out. The theory here is to figure out a few questions. What is the general reason for the attenuation of light in optical fiber? If you want to communicate over long distances through optical fiber, what conditions must be met for the transmission performance of light? What kind of material is the most suitable for making optical fiber from a prospective perspective?"

A boss is a boss. Chai Gong was immediately attracted by the questions summarized by Gao Zhendong.

(End of this chapter)