Under Chen Mo's rule, Egypt is completely different from what it was a few years ago.
Especially Cairo, as the center of Chen Mo's rule, the capital has undergone the greatest changes.
In the city, a large number of newly built buildings line up row upon row, and the well-planned streets are clean and tidy. If it were not for the pedestrians wearing Arab costumes on the street, one would almost think that this is a developed city in a large European country.
Especially in the bustling areas closer to the city center, the skyscrapers rising from the ground have simply refreshed people's perception of this land.
Coupled with the relics left over from the ancient Egyptian civilization that can be seen everywhere on the streets, the collision of modern civilization and ancient civilization makes it difficult for people who come here for the first time to even tell what era they are in.
This is also true for the two British envoys who came to Cairo for the first time.
The city is full of modernity and vitality, and they even unconsciously compare it with London. As a result, they find to their dismay that although London is irreplaceable in their minds, and London in this era is still economically developed,
It is the center of the world.
But this ancient city with thousands of years of history left London far behind in terms of modernization.
If we had to make a comparison, one of the special envoys who had been to the United States felt that perhaps only New York, that country on the other side of the ocean, could compare with Cairo today in terms of modernization.
After all, there are high-rise buildings that have been built or are being built everywhere. Under the high-rise buildings are wide and clean roads. In addition, Cairo is located in the tropics and has abundant sunshine. It is not comparable to London, which is filled with fog all year round.
After getting on the special car sent by the British Embassy to pick them up, the two envoys couldn't help but ask the embassy staff about Cairo.
"Do Egyptians like obelisks so much? I seem to see this kind of decoration on every excuse." One of the envoys started chatting. He obviously didn't care about the obelisks and just wanted to chat casually.
It's a good conversation starter.
However, the staff of the embassy suddenly started chatting about this topic very excitedly: "That is not a decoration, but a municipal power supply tower in Cairo."
"Power supply tower? But why is it built like an obelisk? Where are their wires?" Another envoy seemed to know a little bit about this and looked very curious.
"I don't know the specific reason, but according to the explanation given by Cairo officials, these obelisks are made using ancient technology. Their surfaces absorb sunlight and convert it into electrical energy, which is used to power street lights and electrical appliances.
Buses and other municipal facilities supply power." The staff explained enthusiastically, and introduced to the two envoys: "In fact, Cairo's municipal department is considering opening it to civilian use, because the electricity generated by these power supply towers is enough to supply the entire city.
Come and use it, there is a large amount of electricity left every day, and you can’t use it up at all.”
Hearing this, the envoy who knew electricity suddenly showed an expression of surprise and curiosity: "Relying on the sun to generate electricity? Is this true? It's really amazing! But since there is enough electricity, why don't they use it for factories?
Woolen cloth?"
"Cairo's factories have additional power supply facilities, and they do not need additional power supply." The staff seemed to have an in-depth understanding of this and highly praised it: "In Cairo, when you apply to open a factory, the municipal department
A larger power supply tower will be erected in the factory to supply power to the factory equipment, so the factory in Cairo does not have to worry about power problems at all.
To be honest, I have been suggesting the introduction of this technology into the country, but the ambassador seems to have no interest in this and has not discussed this matter with the Egyptians."
"If this power generation technology is really as magical as you say, it can indeed be introduced into the country. Domestic factories have been hoping to obtain more electricity." The special envoy who knows electricity is very optimistic and supportive of this.
Because he is knowledgeable, he clearly understands how important electricity is to industry.
But at this time, another envoy couldn't help pouring cold water on him: "If this kind of technology relies on the sun, then London is not suitable. Don't forget that London doesn't see the sun for a few days a year."
"That's true, but this kind of issue should be something that the Prime Minister and the Mayor of London need to consider. This is not what we are here for." The special envoy who knew electricity nodded and did not continue to talk about this matter.
The reason why they came to Cairo from the UK was to deliver the Eye of Shangri-La that Chen Mo hoped for.
After receiving the two mermaids as gifts from Chen Mo, Britain's attitude towards Egypt was very friendly. Such a small matter like asking for a gemstone did not encounter any resistance at all.
At this moment, the precious Eye of Shangri-La is in the box they carry with them, waiting to be handed over to Chen Mo.
"When can we meet the King of Egypt?" Another envoy was obviously more concerned about their mission, and unconsciously hugged the box they brought tightly.
Regarding the work, the staff explained to the two of them very carefully: "Because we knew that the two of you would be arriving today, we have applied to the palace in advance. The arranged interview time is this afternoon, and the two of you still have time to be at the embassy.
Enjoy lunch, Mr. Ambassador has prepared a sumptuous lunch for you two."
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After filling their stomachs and exchanging some notes with the ambassador in Egypt about meeting the King of Egypt, the two envoys went to the palace to meet with Chen Mo.
Chen Mo's palace was not built on a large scale, and the interior decoration was not luxurious, but looking at the undead troops stationed in the palace made the two British envoys start to tremble in their calves.
This is not because they are too timid. The main reason is that Chen Mo replaced the protective umbrella security troops originally stationed in the palace with the Anubis Army. These jackal heads, which are three meters tall, are still very intimidating.
Fortunately, the two envoys did not make any fools of themselves. Under the guidance of a vampire maid, they met Chen Mo who was feeding the mermaid.
"On behalf of His Majesty the King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and the Emperor of India George V, I would like to pay tribute to you." Although it was a private meeting, the two envoys still expressed their greetings to Chen Mo very seriously and in accordance with diplomatic etiquette, and then took the
Out of what they brought.
Looking at the gem called the Eye of Shangri-La in the opened box, Chen Mo couldn't help but admired: "What a beautiful gem. Is this the Eye of Shangri-La?"
Chen Mo admired it from the bottom of his heart. After all, the Eye of Shangri-La is a gem the size of a fist. It is truly rare and beautiful.
