"Consul, since Lake Maracaibo dried up two years ago, crude oil transportation has become a big trouble. We have built several temporary roads, but they still cannot meet daily needs.
Therefore, after careful consideration, we plan to build several oil pipelines to connect major oil fields to completely solve the transportation problem."
Hu Changgao said impatiently.
Zhang Hao nodded subconsciously: "Your idea is very good. Pipeline transportation is low-cost and not affected by weather. It is indeed more cost-effective than road transportation."
"Consul, as long as you agree, the biggest obstacle now is that the Ministry of Energy is refusing to pass the plan, which makes us very passive. After all, every day of delay will waste hundreds of millions of freight." Hu Changgao exaggerated.
Zhang Hao suddenly felt puzzled: "What's going on? This is obviously a good thing, why does the Ministry of Energy want to stop it?"
"cough……"
Hu Changgao looked like he was hesitant to speak.
"Reform of state-owned enterprises?" Zhang Hao reacted immediately.
Hu Changgao nodded slightly: "Besides this, I really can't think of any other reason. In my opinion, the Ministry of Energy probably wants to strangle private oil companies in crude oil transportation and curb their development."
"What's Dean Fan's attitude?"
"Dean Fan asked us to find you to solve the problem. He said that you have a close relationship with the Ministry of Energy and are more suitable to come forward than him."
Hu Changgao showed a hint of embarrassment on his face.
Zhang Hao couldn't help but laugh: "What are you talking about? This matter is obviously the work of the Executive Yuan, but they actually blamed it on me? Am I so free?"
"Consul, in fact, Dean Fan has good intentions in doing this. He has been promoting the reform of state-owned enterprises recently and has offended a large number of people from top to bottom. To be honest, you are indeed more suitable to solve this matter than him."
Hu Changgao quickly agreed.
Zhang Hao lowered his head and thought for a moment, then asked: "What reasons did the Ministry of Energy use to oppose the oil pipeline?"
"They are not opposed, but they are stalling for time because they need to pass the environmental protection review." Hu Changgao shook his head and said angrily: "You think, aren't they talking nonsense? The ecological environment has long since collapsed, and they are still talking about it.
A hammer to protect the environment?”
"Okay, I'll take over this matter. You don't have to wait any longer. The Ministry of Energy will get the approval soon."
Zhang Hao waved his hand, confidently.
This matter shouldn't be that complicated. The Department of Energy doesn't really want to block the oil pipeline, and it can't block it. They most likely want to bargain with the higher authorities and gain more benefits.
"Excuse me, Archon!"
Hu Changgao couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief.
…
After checking into the guest house, Zhang Hao immediately called his brother-in-law over: "Do you still have contact with Chen Chuan?"
"Which Chen Chuan?" As soon as Yang Haoxuan said the words, he quickly reacted: "Brother-in-law, are you talking about Boss Chen? Of course there is contact, what's the matter?"
"It's good if we have contact! You can call me quickly and ask if he is here. If he is, just say that I want to see him and ask him to come over when he is free."
Zhang Hao ordered casually.
Yang Haoxuan smiled and nodded: "Brother-in-law, I just had a phone call with Boss Chen a few days ago. He is in Maracaibo Bay. He also said that he would treat me to a drink when I arrive."
"He has become rich recently, did you know?"
"You mean his oil field?"
Zhang Hao nodded: "He told you everything?"
"Speaking of which, Boss Chen is indeed a son of luck. No one else has such luck. He only invested 200 million and got such a harvest, while Boss He's oil company invested tens of billions, but in the end he didn't even get a cent."
Yang Haoxuan couldn't help but sigh.
"How long has it been? Boss He has contracted more than 2,300 square kilometers of land in one go. The current survey area is less than 1%. Who will win?"
"Hey, brother-in-law, no matter whether the boss can find a big oil field next, at least Boss Chen has already made a lot of money. Don't accept it."
After Yang Haoxuan finished speaking, he suddenly sighed:
"Well, Boss Chen took the initiative to invite me to buy shares in his company. Unfortunately, I had too many concerns and finally refused. Otherwise, I could just drink some soup and never have to worry about money again in this life."
Zhang Hao glared at his brother-in-law and warned him solemnly: "Don't act recklessly. Don't forget your current identity. If you are short of money, you can tell me. Can I still lend it to you?"
"Brother-in-law, it would be better if you were not a consul."
Yang Haoxuan couldn't help but sigh.
"Bullshit, if I were not a consul, Mr. Chen would invite you to become a shareholder? Just because you have a big face?"
Zhang Hao sneered.
Yang Haoxuan smiled coquettishly and said harshly: "Brother-in-law, you don't understand. This is what we call brotherhood. Boss Chen is not the kind of person who flatters you..."
"Okay, don't talk nonsense with me. I know who Boss Chen is better than you." Zhang Hao interrupted directly, "Hurry up and contact Boss Chen and ask him to come over as soon as possible."
"Brother-in-law, do you have anything to do with Boss Chen?"
Yang Haoxuan tried to inquire.
"This matter has nothing to do with you, just bring the message here." Zhang Hao said simply and perfunctorily.
"Okay! I'm going to make a call now."
Yang Haoxuan shrugged, turned and left the room.
…
In less than an hour, Mr. Chen appeared in front of Yang Haoxuan. When he learned that the consul was coming, he rushed back from the oil field in advance.
"Brother Chen, long time no see!"
Yang Haoxuan stepped forward and hugged him.
"Brother Yang, why have you lost so much weight?"
Chen Chuan expressed concern.
Yang Hao
"The body is the capital of revolution. You can't be careless. You must pay more attention to it."
"Thank you for your concern. My brother-in-law has decided to spend the Spring Festival here. This time he can rest for more than half a month." Yang Haoxuan explained.
"That's good. The consul is responsible for all the people, so there can be no problems with his health no matter what."
Chen Chuan echoed.
Yang Haoxuan smiled and reassured: "Don't worry, my brother-in-law used to play extreme sports. Even though he is more than ten years older than me, his physical fitness is even better than mine."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "Brother Yang, it seems you need to exercise more."
Chen Chuan joked with a smile.
"It's not time to exercise now, let's wait until I recover!" Zhang Haoxuan waved his hand, and then greeted: "Let's go, don't delay, I will take you to see my brother-in-law now, he is having lunch."
"Would it be too intrusive? How about going later?" Chen Chuan hesitated.
"Don't bother me, we just want to chat while eating."
Yang Haoxuan grabbed the other party's arm.
Soon, the two of them arrived at the restaurant.
Seeing the guest arriving, Zhang Hao wiped his mouth, stood up and shook hands with the guest: "Boss Chen, we meet again. Have you had lunch? Do you want some?"
"Consul, I've already eaten."
Chen Chuan replied.
Just now in the car, he ate a big piece of bread.
"It doesn't matter if you've already eaten. Why don't you order some snacks? The chef here is very good."
Zhang Hao nodded to Assistant Wei.
Wei Fuxiang immediately turned around and left.
Chen Chuan did not refuse anymore and nodded with a smile: "Then I will be disrespectful."
"Sit down, what should you drink? Tea or soy milk?"
Zhang Hao asked casually.
"Just tea, I'll make it myself."
Chen Chuan rushed to pour himself a cup of tea.
On Yang Haoxuan's side, he picked up his dinner plate and said hello: "Brother-in-law, Brother Chen, you guys chat, I've finished eating and will go back to the room first."
Zhang Hao nodded and did not hold back.
My brother-in-law has made rapid progress recently and actually realized that he should take the initiative to avoid it. This is worthy of praise.
Shortly after Yang Haoxuan left, after-dinner snacks were delivered. There were three items in total, a steamed sweet potato rice, a small plate of sponge cake, and a pot of fresh fruit yogurt.
Perhaps because the Spring Festival is approaching, the food quality in the guest house is unexpectedly good.
Of course, it is also possible that these are specially prepared for him.
No matter which one it is, Maracaibo Bay is one of the three major oil bases in the federation, and the living conditions are certainly not much different.
After some pleasantries, Zhang Hao got down to the topic: "Boss Chen, I came to you this time mainly because I want to ask you about your new oil field."
"Consul, you can ask whatever you want, and I promise to tell you everything I know."
"Okay, let me get it straight. What do you plan to do with this oil field? Do you want to mine it yourself, or cash out and leave?" Zhang Hao said straight to the point.
"Consul, I haven't decided yet."
Chen Chuan shook his head.
Zhang Hao took a sip of tea and then said tentatively: "I heard that someone is forcing you to sell the oil field. Is this true? It's just the two of us here, so you don't have to worry."
"Consul, do you know everything?"
Chen Chuan secretly said happily.
Judging from the Archon's attitude, it seems that he wants to support him. If that is the case, that would be great.
Zhang Hao nodded: "Are they Dongfang Petroleum and Federal Petroleum?"
"Yes, they put the most pressure on me."
"How much did they both bid?"
Zhang Hao asked curiously.
"Oriental Petroleum offers a price of 800 million, plus the oil exploration rights for a 200-square-kilometer land; as for Federal Petroleum, they are willing to pay 500 million to purchase 49% of our company's equity."
"Is there anyone with better conditions than them?"
"Of course there is. Among them, Shell Oil offers the highest price. They are willing to pay 1.5 billion to acquire the oil field, but I don't plan to sell it to them."
Zhang Hao suddenly wondered: "Why?"
"There are two main reasons. Firstly, I have some racial concepts and don't want to take advantage of outsiders in vain; secondly, I am afraid of offending the two energy giants and even the Ministry of Energy, who could kill me with a slap in the face."
Chen Chuan answered truthfully.
"As long as I'm here, you don't have to worry. I promise you that no matter what choice you make, they won't dare to mess around." Zhang Hao quickly comforted you.
Chen Chuan waved his hand: "Consul, I appreciate your kindness, but I am not short of money now, and I really don't want to sell the oil fields to those foreigners."
"Okay, I respect your choice." Zhang Hao nodded happily, and then changed the topic: "If you had to choose between Dongfang Petroleum and Federal Petroleum, which one would you prefer?"
"I choose Federal Petroleum. After all, it has just been established. It needs partners and has more sincerity."
Chen Chuan said without hesitation.
"Boss He's He's Petroleum Company, has he made any acquisition intention to you?" Zhang Hao asked again.
"Yes, they made a merger request to me. According to their offer, once the two companies merge, I can get 22% of the shares and become the largest shareholder."
"The conditions are good? Why don't you agree?"
Chen Chuan explained helplessly: "They have too many shareholders, and there are many corresponding constraints. I am used to being free, and I don't want to waste time arguing with others."
In fact, at first, he had the idea of joining the other party, but he gave up the idea after seeing the chaos at the prospectus.
"Now it seems that your choice was right."
"Consul, it's too early to say this. I'm just a blind cat who encountered a dead mouse. I got lucky. Lao He and the others have almost taken one-fifth of the land in the Maracaibo Basin. They have huge potential. I believe them.
Sooner or later there will be harvest."
Chen Chuan made some heartfelt remarks.
Zhang Haoruo knocked on the table with his hand: "You are right, Lake Maracaibo is known as the 'Oil Lake', and the probability of discovering new oil fields is still very high."
"Speaking of which... I would also like to thank you, Archon. If it hadn't been for your reminder, we wouldn't have discovered such a good investment opportunity."
Chen Chuan took the opportunity to express his gratitude.
"Okay, I still say what I said, whether you run the oil field yourself or sell it for cash, I will support you unconditionally." Zhang Hao solemnly promised.
Chen Chuan was moved and suddenly gritted his teeth, seeming to have made up his mind:
"Consul, I just thought of a new plan. I wonder if it will work?"
"Oh? What plan?"
"I want to take another gamble and exchange the new oil field with the city for oil exploration rights of the same value."
"Have you thought clearly? No one can figure out luck." Zhang Hao reminded.
Chen Chuan nodded solemnly: "Think about it, no matter who you sell the oil field to, you will offend other companies. In this case, why not throw this hot potato to the city?
Besides, if I exchange the oil field for exploration rights, the city will definitely be embarrassed to lower the price, and may even offer a discount, which will definitely give me a big advantage.
In addition, after selling the oil field, I will continue to invest, and there is no way I can stop it. In this case, I might as well get it right in one step."
"Boss Chen, it seems you have a big appetite?"
Zhang Hao joked.
Chen Chuan smiled and said: "I, Old Chen, have no other ability, I am just brave. Anyway, I have already spent enough money, and I can bear it even if I don't get anything back."
"What a courage!" Zhang Hao gave a thumbs up.
"What I'm doing can only be considered a trivial matter at best. Archon, your previous entrepreneurial experience is truly thrilling and breathtaking."
Chen Chuan sighed sincerely.
Zhang Hao smiled and waved his hand: "A good man is not brave enough, and to be honest, my starting point was much higher than yours back then. If we were to compare our identities, I would never be able to achieve what you are doing now."
"Consul, you are so humble. Regardless of whether others admit it or not, you will always be the most powerful person in my heart."