Tripoli, Corinthian Hotel, rooftop rooftop
Tripoli is very comfortable at night. There is no scorching heat or heat wave coming from the desert. There is only the slightest coolness and moisture blowing from the Mediterranean. The dilapidated city lights are twinkling, and there is some prosperity before the war.
But at this moment, looking out of the city from the rooftop of the Collins Hotel, all that could be seen were patches of fire. The red flames extended to the end of the horizon, which was very spectacular.
A few years ago, the residents in Tripoli would probably have been scared to death, because it could only be warlords fighting, but now, after seeing that scene, the only thing left in people's eyes is Joy and enthusiasm, because those are their small refineries. Each pillar of fire represents money and the hope of life.
The 10,000 sets of small oil refining equipment Wang Yue ordered from China in the second wave did not get as much as what was obtained there in 1940. Most of them were sold by Tasha. Just outside the city of Tripoli, 3,000 units were erected. Such a small refinery operates 24 hours a day, 24 hours a day, and even has many low-efficiency equipment built by local factories. Added together, the daily crude oil processing capacity is as high as tens of thousands of tons. , and this is just around Tripoli. If it were the entire country of Libya, the number would be even more astonishing.
"Victor, look, how spectacular it is!" Tasha pointed to the continuous fire on the horizon and said happily. During this period, she made a lot of money by shorting Occidental Petroleum Company's stocks. She definitely made more money than when she was in the arms business. In addition, it also greatly expanded her influence and gave her more chips in her hands.
"Tasha, how many small refining equipment have you sold?" Wang Yue was also shocked. If it is a large oil refining company, it is nothing. In many places, petrochemical bases are continuous, blocking the sky and the sun. It would be shocking for a small refinery to reach such a scale.
"Of the 10,000 sets of equipment you imported this time, I only left you 500 sets, and then asked Ahmed to place an additional order of 100,000 sets. Victor, believe me, it won't be long before the West Oil companies will have no place in Libya!" Tasha spoke very relaxedly, but her words were filled with murderous intent.
The oil industry has always been an industry accompanied by bloodshed. In order to enter the country of Libya, these oil companies spent a lot of money to overthrow the rule of Colonel. Now, if Tasha wants to drive them away, the oil companies will certainly not Those who are waiting to die will definitely have to fight when the time comes.
As for whether we can all develop peacefully together? Not to mention that the output of small refineries will affect the market through smuggling, even those small oil wells that are exploited in a disorderly manner will also affect the pressure of oil formations, making it more difficult to exploit large oil fields. What's more, there are many people who like to use other people's oil pipelines. Guess, as soon as this hole is opened, countless people will pounce on Occidental Petroleum Company to suck its blood.
"Tasha, this will drive those oil companies crazy." Wang Yue couldn't help but remind him that although Exxon is honest, it doesn't mean they won't have other means, not to mention that there are more than 100 oil companies in Libya. Exxon is the only one. None of those oil companies are behemoths. Using mercenaries like before can only be considered childish. If you really offend them, they will even bring you an aircraft carrier formation, okay?
"Victor, you have to know that we all have our motherland behind us. No matter how arrogant the bald eagle is, before it completely defeats our motherland, it will resort to war. At best, it will just send out mercenaries to attack like before. Don't worry, I Our motherland can still hold on for a long time." Tasha responded nonchalantly. Compared to Wang Yue, she is obviously more confident. Although the motherland is weak, there are still warships cruising in the Mediterranean. If the Bald Eagle does not want a nuclear war to break out, it will not By openly attacking those warships, as long as the Mao Xiong Navy can still radiate the country of Libi, her safety is guaranteed.
"Tasha, you have to understand that some people have no bottom line, just like what happened to me in the Gulf of Aden this time. You can't imagine that they actually did that in a third country. I can't even describe what they did. Even if they only dare to send mercenaries, there are many methods they can use. Once they have the support of the country, those oil giants can do anything." Wang Yue was speechless. They had used chemical weapons before, but this time The girl still doesn't care so much. I really don't know if she is too big-hearted or if she is too cautious.
"Victor, don't worry, their country will keep an eye on them. You must know that I also have a trump card in my hand. Once something happens to me, they will face the wrath of the Romanov family!" The smile on Tasha's face The tone was still playful, but Wang Yue's ears were full of murderous intent.
"Tasha, how many sets of such small oil refining equipment have you installed in Libi?" Seeing Tasha's determination, Wang Yue did not want to continue on this topic.
"Three thousand sets here in Tripoli, two thousand sets in the south, two thousand sets in the west, a total of more than seven thousand sets, and I have also received orders for more than 30,000 sets of equipment. Pay first and then deliver!" Tasha was a little proud. The ground showed off to Wang Yue.
"Have you not always wanted to support the southern forces? Why are you putting so much equipment in the east and west now? And don't the forces in the east and west need to protect the oil companies that support them?" Wang Yue put this in his heart question came out.
"Yes, so most of the more than 2,000 sets of equipment in the south belong to the Southern Tribal Alliance. The large amount of oil output has greatly increased the strength of the Southern Alliance. Now they have not only organized a regular army of more than 20,000 people, but also deployed Aircraft and tanks have become the third force in Libya, a force that neither eastern nor western warlords dare to ignore. I have reached a preliminary agreement with the Southern Alliance. From now on, they will buy at least two from me every month. Tens of millions of dollars in arms." Tasha nodded. Compared to the previous scattered orders from the south, she preferred the concentrated large orders of the Southern Alliance. Moreover, as the strength of the Southern Alliance increased, their needs would be greater. .
As the strength of the Southern Alliance increases, the demand for arms in the east and west regions will also increase. Although she may not be able to eat meat, there are still orders from the small warlords under the big warlords, and there are many orders coming and going. income.
"Tasha, the south is not the main oil-producing area in Libya. You have to understand this." Wang Yue couldn't help but remind that the oil in Libya is mainly in the west, followed by the east, and the least in the south. This is also the reason why Libya The root cause of the serious imbalance in development between the north and the south.
"Victor, it's not that there is no oil in the south. It's just that the reserves are small and scattered, and it doesn't have the conditions for large-scale exploitation. That kind of small oil field is simply customized for small refining equipment. A small oil field with more than a hundred people A tribe can make money by occupying a small oil field and setting up oil wells. Even a useless oil field with tens of thousands of tons of reserves is enough for a small tribe to work for a long time, not to mention that they don't really want to be there all the time. Stay in the south." Tasha picked up a cocktail, took a sip, and explained with a smile.
In fact, as early as the Colonel's period, the country of Libya had carried out many rounds of oil exploration, and the oil deposits in the country that were not suitable for exploitation were also recorded. After the civil war broke out, these records were transferred to Tasha's in hand. I thought this information was meaningless before, but Wang Yue came up with this kind of small oil equipment. In this way, those small oil fields that did not have the conditions for exploitation suddenly became real wealth.
"Tasha, you mean that the southern tribes have begun to attack north?" Wang Yue was a little confused. Judging from the current situation in Tripoli, the situation is very stable. It doesn't look like a war is about to break out. Could it be? Is the southern tribal alliance secretly planning to launch a surprise attack, or is it that it is desperate to take action against the eastern forces?
"Victor, you have to know that sometimes war is not the only means. This country was peaceful for decades before the civil war. Many southern people moved to the north. To put it bluntly, many people are related, so the south Can’t we just bring our relatives over and bring those relatives in the north to start a business together?" Tasha rolled her eyes at Wang Yue. After finally supporting the Southern Alliance, she still wanted to use the Southern Alliance as a bargaining chip to negotiate with the Mao Xiong government. , how could the strength of the Southern Alliance be easily compromised.
"Economic penetration, but those warlords are not fools. They just sit back and watch the Southern Alliance do this?" Wang Yue was still a little confused. With such a crazy approach, those Western oil companies must be the first to explode, not to mention the warlords they support. , even the oil company's own mercenaries will not turn a blind eye.
"Victor, you have to know that below the big warlords are small warlords, and those who do things are all small warlords. As long as they help those small warlords to make a fortune together, the big warlords above, whether it is Western Petroleum Company, will be afraid of them. , In fact, almost all the warlord groups in the east and west are involved now, and even those who have not participated for the time being are actively communicating with us, hoping to purchase oil equipment and participate." Tasha explained with a smile, dismantling the enemy from within It's much faster than a head-on confrontation.
"The strength of the small warlords below has increased sharply, which has made the big warlords feel the crisis, but they cannot stop their subordinates from getting rich. In desperation, they can only join in and work together. Tasha, I have to say that you are better than many politicians. You did a much better job." Wang Yue praised sincerely, but a little girl did something that even their government could not do well. If this matter continues to develop, the situation in Libya will inevitably change further.
"Bingo! Victor, you got the answer right, so out of my order of 30,000 sets, maybe 10,000 sets were customized by the eastern warlord himself. And taking advantage of the relatively strong industrial strength in the east, they also started to imitate them themselves. In the future, there will only be more and more small refineries in this country." Tasha snapped her fingers with a smile.
"The population of Libi Country has always been a bottleneck, and this expansion is destined to have an upper limit." Wang Yue nodded, but soon discovered the problem. Libi Country seemed to have a vast territory, but its population was only More than six million, which is destined to have an upper limit on their industrial and agricultural development.
"Victor, you underestimate the wisdom of the Libby people. Don't you know? Recently, many men in the Libby country have married foreign brides, and there are several of them. They are all strong and strong women. Men, a dozen brides are enough to run a small oil field. In fact, it is not just men. The Southern Alliance now even prohibits women from marrying outside. Do you understand what I mean?" Tasha smiled and pointed at Wang Yue with her finger. Turn around and leave.
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