"Parallel universe?... I actually know about that." Old Li said with a smile, "But as far as I know, parallel universe is still just a conjecture that cannot be confirmed or disproven. However, similar elements often appear in young people's fantasy works. My grandson likes to read this kind of fantasy works very much."

"Yeah?"

Zhao Lihe smiled, then chuckled and said, "Now, you can confirm it."

“…”

Academician Liu and Zhao Fangxu's eyes lit up and they couldn't help but look at each other.

Mr. Li was also startled, but he still maintained a very friendly smile on his face.

"So, Your Majesty is actually from China in a parallel universe?"

"That's right."

Zhao Lihe nodded slightly, uncrossed his hands, and sat up straight.

In an instant, the scene in front of Mr. Li and others became blurry for a moment, as if something had awakened in the young man in the suit on the screen, causing him to quickly transform from a polite and serious young man into a founding emperor with great talent and strategy.

"The Great Xia Dynasty..."

Academician Liu seemed to be thinking about something, and then he said softly, "Your Majesty, as far as I know, the Xia Dynasty is the first hereditary dynasty recorded in Chinese history books. You claim to be the founding emperor of the Xia Dynasty. Could it be the legendary Dayu?"

"Of course not." Zhao Lihe said calmly, "I have said that my ancestor is Zhao Gaowen of the Qi Family Army."

“It turned out to be the end of the Ming Dynasty!”

Academician Liu suddenly realized, and then asked in surprise: "Your Majesty, did you overthrow the Ming Dynasty?"

Zhao Lihe nodded.

"What about the Qing Dynasty?"

"Dorgon's head was hung on the wall of the Liaodong border. Huang Taiji fled north in panic under the iron hoofs of my Great Xia soldiers, and brought the remaining Jiannu into the icy plains of the Far North. To this day, he still has three shocks a night, and is as frightened as a dog that has lost its home..."

After hearing Zhao Lihe's indifferent words, Academician Liu, Mr. Li and others couldn't help but look at each other.

This news sounds very domineering, but it also exposes a problem.

According to the information revealed in Zhao Lihe's words, he should have just founded the country and had not yet wiped out the Jiannu. He even had cavalry under his command.

How did such a feudal dynasty after the late Ming Dynasty come up with controlled nuclear fusion technology?

Academician Liu coughed lightly, signaled Mr. Li to turn off the microphone, and then whispered something in his ear.

There was no emotion on Mr. Li's face. He just nodded slightly when he heard Academician Liu's words.

Turning the sound back on, Elder Li said seriously, "Excuse me, based on your majesty's description, your empire does not seem to have sufficient scientific research capabilities to develop a controlled nuclear fusion technology that even we cannot succeed in. But Xiao Xu and the others are very sure that your majesty has taken out a real miniature nuclear reactor. In view of the above, we have a guess-"

"You... have also received help from other parallel universes, right?"

Make bold assumptions and verify them carefully.

Behind Mr. Li is not only Academician Liu, but also an entire think tank hidden behind the scenes.

They quickly eliminated the impossible options and came to this incredible conclusion.

"hehe!"

Zhao Lihe couldn't help but laugh when he heard that, then turned to look at Zuo Yu.

Zuo Yu nodded, stood up with a smile, and looked at Mr. Li and others on the screen.

"Let me introduce myself again. My name is Zuo Yu. I come from a parallel world in 2030. I am currently the chairman of Kunlun Group."

2030?!

Academician Liu's eyes lit up, and he really wanted to ask the other party about the development of technology in fifteen years' time. However, considering that this was a century-long meeting between two... no, three worlds, he suppressed his desire for knowledge and did not speak out.

Mr. Li was also moved for the first time and couldn't help asking, "Controlled nuclear fusion technology is the technology of Mr. Zuo's world?"

Zuo Yu chuckled and denied: "No, that is technology from another world."

There is a third parallel world? !

The think tank hidden behind Mr. Li and others was in an uproar and began to discuss in low voices.

Mr. Li suppressed his shock and said in a deep voice: "It seems that you have formed an alliance of interests."

Zhao Lihe nodded slightly and said with a smile: "That's right, I wonder if you are willing to join us and build a Pan-Huaxia Alliance across the multiverse with me and the Chinese of all the heavens and worlds..."

As soon as these words were spoken, Academician Liu and Zhao Fangxu on the screen could not help but look at each other, both of them feeling a surge of emotion.

Zhao Lihe quietly waited for the other party's response.

He had never intended to conceal the truth about the Ming world.

Under the pressure of the Time Travelers' Alliance, the technological development in the Ming world is extremely distorted and in urgent need of help from the infrastructure maniac.

In his vision, the cooperation with the Chinese officials in the world of Under One Person was not a one-off. He had intended to establish deeper cooperation with the Chinese officials as the founding emperor of the Great Xia Dynasty.

Rather than being seen through in future collaborations, it is better to be open and honest from the beginning.

Although this will lead to a reduction in the voice and mystery of Zhao Lihe and the Ming world, at the same time, they can replace it with another larger cross-border alliance to establish greater mystery and deterrence.

Of course, they must not be told about the Time Travelers Alliance.

However, the alliance's affiliated forces can establish cross-border cooperative relationships with it.

Anyway, they have the cross-border channels and initiative in their hands, so even if the other party has ulterior motives, they cannot pose a threat to them.

Looking at the screen, where Elder Li and the others seemed to be digesting the news with their hearts surging, Zhao Lihe chuckled and said, "I know there are many people listening behind you, so I am willing to give you some time to think carefully..."

"Don't think about it."

Mr. Li took off his headphones and said calmly but firmly: "On behalf of China in this world, I accept your cooperation!"

Zhao Lihe raised his eyebrows and said with a smile: "Don't you need to discuss it with that person?"

Mr. Li said calmly, "We have discussed this before coming here. I am fully responsible for this matter. My decision is his decision."

As mentioned in The Three-Body Problem, contact with extraterrestrial civilizations inherently contains unimaginable military and economic significance. Contact with China in a parallel universe that inherently carries friendly messages is even rarer.

Since there is an opportunity to establish a cooperative relationship with an extraterrestrial civilization with the same cultural background and the same historical perspectives, or even to establish a cross-border strategic alliance, of course we must make a decision as soon as possible!

As always, the Rabbit is never ambiguous about major strategic decisions concerning the country's destiny.

"Congratulations then!"

Zhao Lihe smiled and then stretched out his right hand. A gray light flashed on the ring on his index finger, and an Ark reactor emitting blue light and a USB flash drive storing the corresponding technology appeared in his palm.

"This is the first transaction, the controlled nuclear fusion technology and the micro reactor technology. As for this finished reactor, consider it as my greeting gift and a testimony to our friendship!"

Zhao Lihe chuckled and placed the Ark reactor and USB drive on the table.

Seeing this scene, Academician Liu's eyes turned red and he seemed to be so excited that he was about to cry.

Zhao Fangxu patted his shoulder gently to calm him down.

Always remain calm when facing big events.

At this moment, Mr. Li calmed down.

He didn't even look at the Ark Reactor, but just looked at Zhao Lihe and asked, "So what are your needs?"

Zhao Lihe said seriously: "I want all the skills and secret techniques you can collect."

Mr. Li frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and suddenly asked, "There are no aliens in your world?"

Zhao Lihe smiled and nodded: "That's right."

Zhao Fangxu's eyes widened, and he couldn't help but ask, "How is this possible? If there were no extraordinary people and if you couldn't practice Qi, how could you become as powerful as you are now?"

"It's genetic modification and bio-enhancement technology, right?"

Academician Liu, who had finally calmed down from his excitement, suddenly said.

Seeing Zuo Yu nod with a smile, the think tank hiding in the room next to Mr. Li began to discuss in a low voice again.

“No wonder the data shows that the Qi in them cannot be detected. It turns out that they don’t have any Qi at all!”

"I've said it before, no matter how powerful the Inhumans are, there will come a day when they can't keep up with the development of technology!"

"These three people in front of us are living proof!"

Mr. Li thought for a moment, then said solemnly: "It's a pleasure to work with you."

Zhao Lihe smiled: "Happy cooperation!"

Then Mr. Li made a phone call, and suddenly a series of sirens were heard outside the hotel.

Li Yun raised his eyebrows and walked to the window, only to see dozens of police cars coming out from some unknown corner, quickly evacuating pedestrians from several streets around the hotel and blocking all intersections.

Soon, a seemingly ordinary black van drove up from the evacuated street and stopped in front of the hotel.

Three men in black suits got out of the car and walked into the hotel with the surrounding police, controlled the hotel staff, and took full control of the hotel's security and surveillance.

All the hotel residents had no idea what was going on, but when they saw the police uniforms and badges on those people, they realized the seriousness of the matter.

So I could only stay in my room obediently and didn't dare to go out.

Accompanied by hurried footsteps, three men in suits entered the room where Zhao Lihe and others were under the protection of a large number of police officers.

At this time, the Ark reactor and the USB flash drive containing the controlled nuclear fusion technology had been taken away by Xu San and Xu Si and put into a black explosion-proof suitcase.

"brush--"

The three men in suits saluted Zhao Lihe and others on the sofa, then took the explosion-proof briefcase, turned around and left without saying a word.