However, then Mao Country also voted in favor!
This was related to some engineering technologies Harry had privately demonstrated to Mao Country, and Harry had also revealed some plans for the next stage of promotion for fusion energy.
Since the dissolution, this country's energy industry had been in a slump. If they couldn't get on this train, they would face very serious problems.
The other two permanent members didn't understand what was going on at once—these two old rivals weren't even pretending to think about it?
Logically, the two major powers that should have been opposing each other had both agreed to the proposal, so the other two followers and allies naturally had no reason not to agree, so France and Britain also nodded.
The Secretary-General looked at the group, opened his mouth, and originally wanted to say something, but didn't say it out loud.
Actually, members of the Security Council had previously mentioned the issue of Osborn to him, believing that the high-tech weapons in their hands would affect World peace.
But now, what Osborn had brought out was technology used for development, so it was not his place to point fingers.
Other member states might agree with the United Nations' statement that Osborn weapons were too dangerous, but they would absolutely not give up this opportunity to get on board.
The representatives of the four countries looked at the Secretary-General.
The Secretary-General wiped his sweat. Being able to balance relations between several major powers was the source of his power, but if everyone agreed on a proposal, he was just a proper Secretary-General.
So, the group completed the preliminary research and discussion regarding the Space Resource Development Agency in front of Harry.
This department was composed of funding from various countries, and Osborn was responsible for providing personnel and technology. The main purpose was to develop space resources, developing outer space resources in the name of the United Nations of Earth.
These mined metal resources would be distributed by the contributing countries themselves.
At the same time, because it is now a seller's market, the contract the United Nations offered to Osborn was also quite superior. In addition to a large amount of operating funds, Osborn would become the first Space Resource Development Pioneer in history to be recognized by the vast majority of United Nations member states.
This title essentially has no meaning, and its definition is even quite vague; it just gave Osborn the legitimacy to expand territory in space. But because this is a title that values spirit—this regulation is rather ambiguous regarding some powers, such as diplomatic power.
Simply put, it is equivalent to a letter of marque—in an era without ships, a letter of marque is just a piece of waste paper, but in some special times, it is not the same thing.
The major powers quickly finished their discussion. The era of carving up Earth was about to pass, and they had to start considering how to carve up space.
The major power discussion ended, but the Secretary-General's communication had not yet been cut off.
How about it, Mr. Secretary-General? My previous proposal is still valid.
Harry and the Secretary-General had talked before, only at that time, this Secretary-General did not believe Harry, or rather, did not believe that the United States and Osborn were willing to put technology and resources into other countries to help them develop.
But in fact, Harry's goal was not other countries, but the entire Earth.
So you will really help other small countries develop, instead of dropping a few bombs on their heads again? The Secretary-General himself came from a small country. If Osborn was really willing to use their technology to help these barren countries develop, it would be a good thing no matter how you looked at it.
As for hegemony, small countries and their people have always only considered how to survive without going hungry, not thinking about dumping, anti-dumping, and trade wars and such things.
Accepting Osborn's help, they might gradually lose some power, but sandwiched between major powers, their survival space was already pitifully small, especially at this node about to enter the technological singularity.
Of course, but you don't have to give me an answer right now. We can take it step by step. Think it over carefully, Mr. Secretary-General.
The communication ended, and the space station returned to silence.
The board meeting is over. Osborn has now become the only capable private space development contractor on Earth.
Harry took Hurley's hand and came to the window. Earth appeared incomparably small against the backdrop of the Universe.
We can do whatever we want here. How is the view?
Hurley looked over, and the two locked eyes.
Harry clapped his hands, wrapped his arms around Hurley's slender waist, then supported her long, toned thighs and lifted her onto the table.
Hurley's hands also wrapped around Harry, caressing his developed back muscles in an incredibly charming way.
It's beautiful. Besides, you have always been able to do whatever you want, Chairman.
[Mission Issued: Board Meeting]
[Mission Description: Complete the construction of the space station and hold a board meeting at the orbital space station]
[Hanging high in the sky, we will decide their fate here]
[Mission Completed]
[Mission Reward: Starbase Construction -- Starport]
[This permanent Base declares our sovereignty over this star system]
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