() "What did you say? The US military released our merchant ship." In the base, Canglong looked at Vivian with some surprise.
"Yes, the merchant ship has now arrived at the port of Basra and is being escorted by a US destroyer. The militiamen are unloading food." Vivian said. In fact, when she got the news, she was no less shocked than Canglong.
"This woman is really generous." Canglong frowned.
"Isn't this good?" Vivian asked strangely, "With these one million kilograms of grain, plus the supplies borrowed from the US military, we can at least support it for more than two months now, and even ease the current inflation in Basra Province. Everything is moving in the direction we expected. I heard that the US military and the new government have discussed that they will focus on dealing with the remaining troops of the Mahdi Army and the Baath Party."
"This is so scary." Cang Long said with a heavy face, "Think about it, what are we going to do against the US military now."
"Media exposure creates anti-war sentiment in the United States." Vivian thought for a while and said.
"Yes, every time we take action, we use the media and propaganda to deal with the Americans and keep them tied up, but now they no longer focus on us." Canglong's face was solemn and his brows were furrowed.
This is the first time Vivian has seen Canglong like this in Iraq. In the past, during severe crises, Canglong was always well-prepared, and all plans were well-arranged, leaving the United States and "Fu" in a panic.
"Isn't this great? Natasha gives us time to develop. By the time they resolve the forces in the north and center, we will have built a complete system." Vivian was not worried at all.
"This is the most terrifying thing." Canglong shook his head, "Think about it, if the remaining troops of the Mahdi Army and the Baath Party blocking the north and the middle are eliminated by the Zhengfu Army, wouldn't it be our Prophet Army's turn? ?”
"But I can't figure it out. Even if the United States puts its focus on us, don't we still have to face them? I just don't understand why the Americans have relaxed their pressure on us and you are nervous." Weiwei An asked.
How can Fu wipe out the remnants of the Mahdi Army and the Ba'ath Party?" Soryu asked rhetorically, "Our role is to hold back the Americans and keep the Mahdi Army and the Ba'ath Party making trouble, so that we have time to develop. , Americans can’t benefit from both ends.”
Vivian suddenly realized: "You mean that now that they are focusing on the remnants of the Mahdi Army and the Baath Party in the north, it means that after they are solved, the Zhengfu Army can deal with us with all its strength."
"Isn't it?" said Canglong, "under the guise of demanding autonomy, it is actually a coup, but once the "fu" is combined with the Americans."
"Damn it." Vivian's expression changed, "So no matter how well we develop, we will still be destroyed in the future."
"That's not entirely the case." Canglong smiled, "Since Natasha has changed her strategy, let's also change our strategy and contact Alidai. I want to have an in-depth talk with him."
"What you want Alidai to support us will support the Mahdi Army and the remnants of the Baath Party." Vivian guessed what he was thinking.
"Do we have any other options?" Soryu said. "If the Mahdi Army and the remnants of the Baath Party can delay the attack for a year or two, then we will have the capital to deal with the Americans."
"But I'm worried that they won't be able to survive for two months." Vivian said bluntly, "Among the several rebel forces in Iraq, the Badr Brigade is the most powerful, and even we are not their opponents. How can the Dijun and the remnants of the Baath Party be their opponents?"
"So this is not a solution." Canglong laughed, "But when the army comes to press the border, we will not be totally helpless to resist. It depends on how we engage in diplomacy."
"Don't you think it's too late to engage in diplomacy now?" Vivian said with a sarcastic face, "Since you blocked all the oil wells, basically no country has contact with us. They hate you so much that they hate you."
"Haha." Canglong didn't care, "They are just like this on the surface. In fact, they are all waiting and watching. We have successfully solved the crisis this time. It is time for them to make a decision. This is the plan for the future development of Basra Province. I am not interested in all aspects." The decision has been made. You will discuss the small aspects with Assad and Chiram and implement them as soon as possible."
Vivian took a look at the plan and was shocked: "Reform and opening up."
Canglong smiled and said nothing, and Vivian didn't question it. She took the plan and left the base.
The next day, the government of Basra Province began to control market prices. Materials obtained from the US military and China were injected into the already empty market, finally solving the hunger problem in Basra. People were spreading rumors among themselves that this was It is a gift from God when the prophet comes.
At the same time, the future development of Basra is also on the road, which is the so-called reform and opening up. First, the factories in Basra that were closed due to the war will be reorganized and opened, and the consulates of various countries will be notified to welcome companies from all over the world to invest in Basra and implement tax exemption policies. , all foreign companies that invest and open factories in Basra will only receive a nominal 10% tax, and the first batch of companies that invest in Basra will be given priority when the government restarts oil wells in the future.
If people work in factories, they will not only get a good salary, but also have all their food and lodging included. The government has also specially set up a reward mechanism for outstanding workers. Similarly, when the oil wells are opened in the future, they will be given priority to join oil companies and get a stable job. rice bowl.
As soon as all the policies were implemented, the whole of Basra was boiling. Of course, the main boiling point was the consulates of various countries in Basra. Basra is a port city with a unique geographical location in the Middle East. If you invest here, in addition to possible war factors, There are basically no other risks, and human resources in Basra are very cheap. This is an excellent opportunity for foreign companies.
Despite the excitement, there are still very few foreign companies negotiating with the provincial government, so foreign forces seem to be waiting and watching. After all, there may be a war here. Of course, some small countries in the Middle East have companies willing to invest in Basra, especially some in Iran. enterprise, but the main purpose of their negotiation was Basra's oil exploration service rights. Some of the demands were even very excessive, so Vivian rejected them directly.
However, some of the original local factories in Basra were in full swing. The provincial government spent all financial expenditures on the recovery of these enterprises, so they were all brought under the jurisdiction of the provincial government. But everyone knows that only the original factories in Basra The recovery of some enterprises has not had much effect at all.
The reform encountered problems at the first time. Governor Chiram and Deputy Governor Assad became angry until Canglong issued another order: "The government will protect the investment of foreign companies in Basra, no matter whether there is a war or During the chaos, foreign companies will receive the protection of the Prophet's Army as soon as possible, just like local companies in Basra."
As soon as this policy came out, some companies from Western countries began to resist the temptation and began to negotiate with Basra. At the critical moment of the reform, Ye Menglong, the president of China's Oriental International, suddenly announced that he would negotiate with the Basra Governorate. fu discussed cooperation and first cultivated Oriental International Company’s unique Early Rice No. 1 in Basra.
The joining of Oriental International undoubtedly made many foreign companies stop waiting and watching, but some large companies still had great concerns until Dubai Crown Prince Hamulat also announced that he would cooperate with the government of Basra Province to discuss financial matters. Cooperate to restart all previous investments of the Emirate of Dubai in Basra.
Hamlet's timely support made most foreign companies stop waiting and start negotiating cooperation agreements with the government of Basra Province. For a time, this piracy reform and opening up was in full swing in Basra.
Within a month, many large companies in the world had opened branches in Basra and invested in the construction of some factories. The government of Basra Province was not stingy, and many procedures were given the green light along the way.
Among them, Oriental International is the most important. It has contracted almost all the agricultural and animal husbandry land in Basra, and has begun to experiment with planting early rice No. 1. It also implements the farm system. Following the call of the prophet, the farmers and workers in Basra are working enthusiastically. Because the Prophet gave them hope and promised to solve the hunger and poverty that had begun to improve, people were convinced that the Prophet would bring Basra to strength.
In addition to necessary military expenditures, Vivian spent all the tax revenue on the reconstruction of Basra city, while the Prophet Army's military expenditures were not much, which solved hunger and poverty, people had jobs, and the public security situation was naturally much better. Therefore, the largest number of militia troops basically have a part-time job. They can be soldiers in wartime, and in peacetime, they have become the most beneficial construction force.
In a month's time, the entire city of Basra has basically lost its former puddles and bullet holes. Schools have resumed classes, and people no longer have to work idle and have started working from nine to five.
The only uncomfortable thing is that there are often US military drones in the sky above Basra for reconnaissance, but the Prophet Army does not seem to care about the US military intrusion into the airspace.
"Why don't I know when this organization called the Detachment of Women was established?" Canglong looked at all the developments in Basra's civil and military sentiments in the past month, and one of them made him frown.
The report stated that the establishment of this organization has contributed a lot to the reconstruction of Basra. What is striking is that most of the people in this organization are women, and it has grown and the organization is very strict. Although they do It is not harmful to Basra, but is very beneficial, but Canglong always feels strange because Vivian did not report it to him, and he didn't know until now.
"This is a feminist organization." Vivian said calmly, "The reason why it was not included in the previous report is because this organization has contributed a lot to our reconstruction. You know that the situation in Iraq is very male-dominated. Seriously, since it is reform, it is natural to eliminate some bad habits, and most of the men in Iraq are lazy. The supervision of this feminist organization has played a big role. Without their help, we would not have been able to rebuild Basra so quickly. .”
"This organization is supported by you." Canglong frowned.
"Yes, but I am not the founder of the organization." Vivian shook her head, "Don't worry, her loyalty to you, the prophet, is definitely more than any other member of Team B. Do you want to treat such a loyal minister? Let’s meet, the great prophet.”
Although Vivian used honorifics, Canglong always felt that she was being sarcastic, but he didn't care. He originally wanted to refuse, but for some reason, he actually agreed: "Is she here?"
"We are waiting for your summons in the reception room." Vivian smiled kindly.
For some reason, Canglong always felt that she had done something inappropriate: "Let her in."
Vivian walked out, and a few minutes later, she brought someone: "Prophet."
Canglong's expression changed, he raised his head and saw Amira: "Why is it you."
"You guys chat, I'm leaving first." Vivian smiled and walked out, closing the door behind her. At this time, Canglong finally knew why Vivian didn't report to him.