Hermione, join me as Minister of Magic!

However, when the lunch buffet was halfway through, Lockhart noticed something was wrong.

Because France and the Foreign Affairs Department of the African Union of Wizards came to find themselves, saying that they had something to talk to him about.

Even the Americans, Norwegians, and Bulgarians might want to talk to Lockhart if they weren't all stalked by Fudge, at least Lockhart could tell by the way they looked at him.

"Is there a problem?"

Lockhart couldn't help but glance at Fudge while asking in French.

Although it was only noon, that fellow Fudge was actually drinking to his heart's content, and judging from his flushed face, he was obviously drunk.

Too bad there's no MP here to impeach him for, so Fudge can drink as he pleases.Lockhart thought regretfully.

The Frenchman thought that Lockhart was worried that Fudge would see their small movements, so he pointed to the exhibition hall of the stadium, pretending that he was very interested in it

When Lockhart saw this, he immediately followed, because it was his job to provide security, so no one would feel wronged.

In the exhibition hall, the Frenchman and the Senegalese confided to Lockhart that they had come for cooperation with the Muggles.

"The relationship between the Magical Congress of America and Muggles has always been bad, so you don't need to pay attention to them." The Frenchman told Lockhart, "What we bring to you is Mr. Flamel's dying wish."

"Flame? Could it be that great alchemist, Mr. Nicole Flamel." Lockhart asked.

In his impression, the French like to use exaggerated rhetorical techniques and intense emotions to explain the existence of things, and he doesn't know if the French wizards are the same.

After hearing Lockhart's evaluation of Nicole Flamel, the Frenchman's expression hardly changed, and it could even be said that he accepted it calmly.

Lockhart can feel that, in the eyes of the French, Nicole Flamay fully deserves this kind of evaluation, whether it is "great", "excellent" or "extraordinary", use these adjectives to describe Nicole Flamel can only be regarded as a truthful comment.

"Yes, Mr. Flamel believes that Muggles have outperformed alchemy in alchemy."

Aside from wizards, he said that he was not even sure which alchemy he knew and what Muggles knew was closer to the essence, especially after he read the theories of Planck and Mr. Heisenberg...

Although I don't think Muggles have this ability, since the teacher hopes that we can cooperate with the Muggle scientific community, we must find some way. "

Lockhart suddenly realized: "It turns out that the reason why you noticed nuclear energy was because of Mr. Flamel? No wonder."

If it is other wizards, it is normal to not understand the technological changes in the Muggle world, but these people definitely do not include Nicole Flamel.Because he is already at the top of the alchemy and potions pyramids in the wizarding world, if even he can't get a glimpse of the technological progress on the Muggle side, then no one in the wizarding world will be able to realize this.

If he had studied Muggle papers on nuclear energy and quantum mechanics, then it was normal for him to have doubts.

No, it should be said that this is correct—because anyone who reads quantum theory for the first time cannot understand it, and if he thinks he understands it after reading it once or twice, it means that he must not understand it.

Seeing that Lockhart can understand clearly, the people of the French Ministry of Magic feel much relieved.

"Great...I think we should strengthen cooperation in these areas." He said to Lockhart, "Paris, as an international capital, is far more enlightened than you think in this regard. Whether it is nuclear energy or oil or other energy sources, We must find a way to keep up with the Muggles, otherwise the next Grindelwald will appear sooner or later, what do you think?"

"Couldn't be more correct," said Lockhart admiringly.

Then, Lockhart turned to the representative of the African Union of Wizards: "So, do you think so too?"

"Of course, we also have the same opinion." The wizard who is said to be from Senegal patted his chest and said, "In addition, in terms of communication with Muggles, I

Our African wizards have always been at the forefront of the world.Honestly, John Bull... I mean, you British wizards can influence the Muggle government, which is something we didn't think of before. "

Lockhart opened his mouth, Goon wanted to ask him how he knew that British wizards could influence government departments, but then he reacted.

It seems that the British MPs collectively spoke out against the Gambian witch hunt a few days ago, making them think that British wizards also have considerable influence on the Muggle government.

Although after communicating with the Prime Minister, maybe the wizarding world can affect the Muggle world even more in the future.But there is no need to tell outsiders about these things, just let them continue to misunderstand.

Besides, Senegal has four districts that have seats in the French National Assembly. God knows whether this African wizard and the French are wearing a pair of pants. You have to be careful, don't make random promises, and finally fall into someone else's trap.

As for the "good relationship" between African wizards and African governments, Lockhart scoffed.

The actions of African wizards have indeed been in a semi-public state on the Muggle side. Many African leaders, politicians, and even rebels will ask the wizards in the tribe for divination. When they are sick, they are not willing to go to the doctor. Tiao Dashen, it is not unimaginable that they have mastered part of the grassroots power.

But most African countries are poor, so their "intimate relationship" sounds great, but it's actually useless. Lockhart's compliments are enough.

But in this way, the Magical Congress of the United States and the Ministry of Magic of Norway and Bulgaria

Lockhart can basically guess what he wants to talk to himself

Chapter 250 Eight Opposition

Sure enough, after watching for nothing, the U.S. representative took the opportunity to accuse Fudge: and then found Lockhart who was in the honor room of the stadium.

"I've heard about you." The Deputy Secretary of State of the Magical Congress of America said to Lockhart with a serious face, "I suggest that you Britons be more cautious in your dealings with the Muggle world."

"Where did you start with that?" Lockhart asked, pretending to be stupid.

It wasn't that he didn't know that the relationship between the Magical Congress of America and No-Maj had always been tense, even more tense than in the Middle Ages.

Moreover, there was a very bad case in the United States in history. Bartholomew Barebone, the No-Maj "Scavenger", used his love relationship with a witch to find out the situation in the American magic world. a full exposure.

After this incident happened, the American wizarding world was almost destroyed because of it. It took them a lot of effort to control the influence with the Oblivion Curse in time, and they tried to send Barryborn to prison. Tone, lest something similar to the Salem Witch Case happen again.

Therefore, although the United States claims to be open and inclusive, their wizarding world and Muggle world have always maintained a state of "one-way communication", that is, wizards obtain information and learn from Muggles, but basically they do not communicate with them. The Muggle side outputs anything.

This is understandable, because Americans have a relatively large population and very rich land. In addition, American wizards were basically formed after the 18th century, so the national conditions are completely different from those in the UK.

Not only is the population of wizards in the United States 5 or 6 times that of the United Kingdom, but it has also independently developed some self-sufficient magic industries, and the economic scale can accommodate a more diversified distribution.

Therefore, there are even careers such as wizards and scientists. Even if they don't rely on No-Majs, they can live better than ordinary civilians.

They could continue to maintain the status quo, but Lockhart knew that Britain could not follow the example of the United States.This is not only because there are too many magical families in the UK and too little available land, but more importantly, there is a fundamental problem of economic scale.

So even though he knew the Americans were dissatisfied with his actions, Lockhart still insisted.

"I don't think you should get involved with the French." The Deputy Secretary of State said very bluntly, "You, like them, are doing a very dangerous thing. Once the wizarding world is exposed to the eyes of Muggles , our lifeline cannot be controlled by ourselves.”

Lockhart very much agreed with him that one really shouldn't put one's own safety at the mercy of others.

"I never expected No-Majs to show mercy to us wizards," Lockhart said. Even No-Majs, they all have to come up with a set of things like Asians, Hispanics, Africans, Aboriginals and whites. In order to distinguish each other, if wizards join, there will only be one more discriminated ethnic group in your country. "

The deputy secretary of state was a little surprised, because he didn't know that Lockhart knew so much about American No-Majs.

He looked at Lockhart twice, and then asked aloud, "Are you a half-blood wizard? Or are you from the No-Maj family?"

"I'm of mixed race, so I know a thing or two about the political situation there." Lockhart said bluntly.

"Since you know, why are you still with the French?" asked the Secretary of State puzzledly, "We think LeMay is just exaggerating."

"Maybe it's because Grindelwald almost destroyed Paris, but he didn't destroy Washington." Lockhart said cryptically.

"But Grindelwald didn't want to destroy London either.

"That's another sad question..." Lockhart sighed, "We have guys in England who are more difficult than Grindelwald, such as... The Mysterious Man."

"But he's dead, isn't he?" said the Deputy Secretary of State impatiently.

"I reserve my opinion on this, and we don't have time to argue about it now," said Lockhart. "I'm sorry, but if you have any questions, please consult with our minister."

"That minister of yours?" The Deputy Secretary of State sneered. "When I go back, I'll be lucky if I don't see a drunken alcoholic."

When he returned to the VIP lounge, Lockhart found that the Deputy Secretary of State had unfortunately meant what he said.

Fudge obviously drank a little too much, his nose turned red, he spoke in a rough voice, and often laughed loudly for no reason, even if the jokes told by others were not good

Seeing Lockhart come in, the expressions of Scrimgeour, Jones, and several of Fudge's cronies, such as Mockridge from the Goblin Liaison Office, were not very good. Neither look good.

But Bulgaria's international director is obviously a good recruiter. ＜Extravagant fooddangerousPu Zhichlor チ チ 思 Vice ?/p>

It's a pity that neither Lockhart nor Scrimgeour can be regarded as Fudge's "insiders", they don't have the position to persuade them, they can only watch from the sidelines.

In the end, it was Mockridge who couldn't stand it anymore, and persuaded Fudge to leave the lounge and asked him to drink some hangover medicine.

Lockhart helped him to help the Minister, and got a grateful look from Mockridge.

Thank you...and Ludo Bagman thanks to you too. "He told Loja

Te said.

Since the other party was polite enough, Lockhart should also respond: "You're welcome, friendship, as long as you don't think I'm meddling in your department."

"No way."

Fudge went there for two or three hours, and when he returned to the waiting room, Lockhart had already had a long discussion with the people from the Norwegian and Bulgarian International Departments.

The Norwegian Ministry of Magic doesn't seem to want to meddle in the disputes between the French and the Americans, and they have nothing to export except for the breeding of magical creatures, so the influence of the Ministry of Magic among Norwegian wizards is actually very weak, even Durmstrang's principals are all bigger than their powers.

After talking for two or three sentences, Lockhart knew that the Norwegians were just here for soy sauce, so he didn't go any further.

However, the Bulgarians made a statement of their firm support for the British, and said that they would decide their country's policy according to the effect of the reform of the British Ministry of Magic.

If he hadn't witnessed the scene where he got Fudge drunk just now, maybe Lockhart would have believed it.

In order not to give false pretenses and give the Bulgarians the opportunity to snitch on Fudge, Lockhart stopped talking to the two chiefs and kept chatting with the French and the Ugandans.

And this is undoubtedly Lockhart's statement that he has already made a decision, and the face of the Americans is not very good.

Chapter 250: Camp

After Fuji came back, the preparations for the game entered the final stage - guarding the audience to enter the arena.

After sending the VIPs into the box, Lockhart got a chance to go out for inspection and get some fresh air, and the guards in charge of the VIP box were replaced by Moody and three Aurors sent by the Ministry of Magic.

Lockhart wasn't sure if this was the result of Fudge's sudden "jealousy" after hearing that he had been talking to foreign guests for a long time.

Fudge obviously thought that if there was only one person in the Ministry of Magic who had the authority to negotiate major cooperation matters with foreigners, then that person could only be him.

Lockhart really wanted to persuade him not to waste his efforts, because he hadn't even completely eliminated Barty Crouch's influence in the International Department.

The result of Fudge's reluctance to take responsibility is that no one counts on him to do things, especially those that require "standing your ground."Maybe people will follow his orders on trivial matters, but when people want to do big things, they usually don't turn to him.

Fudge was jealous, and Lockhart was delighted.

After he greeted the people from the French International Department, he slipped out of the stadium, and while greeting his acquaintances outside, he began to think about what happened just now.

It has to be said that the Quidditch World Cup has a great influence. In addition to the camps in Britain, Bulgaria and European countries, Lockhart also saw people from the United States, Brazil, Burkina Faso and even Australia come to watch the game.

Having traveled abroad before writing the book, Lockhart knew that traveling across oceans was a luxury, even for wizards.

Travel transportation, equipment plus accommodation, food, and attraction tickets, a family

The expenses for four or five people going out for a few days can easily be hundreds of galleons, which is several times the monthly salary of a senior employee of the Ministry of Magic, and this is not counting lost wages.

But even so, the wizarding families who came to watch the game did not look like wealthy families. From camping equipment to clothing, there was no doubt that they were ordinary families.

In other words, these wizards took out a large part of their family's income just to watch football games.

It seems very unwise to do so, but when you think about it, these wizarding families don't seem to have anything else to spend, so it doesn't seem like a big deal to spend a lot of savings on entertainment.

Calculated in this way, the economy of the wizarding world is still very interesting.

Because the basic food needs can be met, food production in its primary industry, that is, agriculture, has already reached the "limit" hundreds of years ago, and no progress can be made.Even in a "poor" family like the Weasley family, Mrs. Weasley can provide all the children with the necessary nutrition, and it is quite a lot of food.

Therefore, people who are engaged in food production usually do not get any income. Only those who grow herbs and raise magical creatures may earn some. These two are actually serving the production of magic medicine in the secondary industry, otherwise they will not be able to make money. Can't make any money.

The secondary industry is industry, because of the economic scale, it still stays at the manual stage. Whether it is the Tufan clothing store or Madam Mojin's gown shop, it still needs to be cut by hand. Even the broomsticks and the construction industry have not yet It has been developed too much, but the potion has developed well.

Perhaps the only thing worthy of praise in the wizarding world is the tertiary industry, that is, the service industry.

With a population of about [-] wizards, Britain can afford two radio stations, more than a dozen newspapers, weekly magazines, and even thirteen professional Quidditch teams.

And judging from the lives of Ludo Bagman and Ginny Potter, the income of professional Quidditch players cannot be considered low.

If bars and joke shops are included in the tertiary industry, most of the industries in the wizarding world are dominated by the tertiary industry.

This also means that wizards spend most of their production and surplus value on these tertiary industries, and the "assets" used for reproduction are seriously insufficient.

This is not a good thing, because it means that the wizarding world will not be much more productive than it is now in 100 years.

At present, the core assets that wizards rely on for their livelihood are actually only charms, potions, and alchemy, but the problem is that they are limited by the secrecy law. Without demand, there is very little room for them to improve.

From this point of view, the pure-blood wizards who have monopolized the "inheritance" are indeed a cancer in the wizarding world, but the bigger cancer is the "Secrecy Act" that hinders wizards from transforming knowledge into actual economic benefits.Just like the Dameng Dynasty who locked the country to avoid pirates and plunder, this is purely a waste of food because of choking. If you continue to retreat, sooner or later there will be stronger power to let you switch it back on.

Therefore, no matter how strongly the Americans oppose it, Lockhart will not stop the possibility of reform because of this.

Only in this way, forming an alliance with France, which has a long history of magic, and the African Wizarding Union, which has a large wizard population, has become an imperative thing

Otherwise, if only Britain or France carry out reforms alone, the international pressure they face will be too great. At least the United States, whose wizard population far exceeds that of Britain, will resolutely oppose it.

I believe the French think so too, that's why they hurried over to win over the British. Anyway, everyone still has the "friendship" to fight Grindelwald together.The rest of the European countries are not much better. Judging from the performance just now, Bulgaria and the Norwegian Ministry of Magic seem to intend to remain neutral. If the British and French reforms succeed, they will follow up. If they fail, they will see the jokes of the British and French. is not bad

The future is dangerous!Lockhart couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

Lockhart smoothed out his thoughts as he walked, and set out the direction of future diplomatic work for himself.

Just as he was thinking, there was a sudden exclamation in front of him.

"Gidero, be careful!" A man's voice sounded.

Lockhart shuddered, then subconsciously raised his back, and the wand also ejected.