"A prophet?" After the Templar Assassins left, the Saint smiled and said, "It seems I have to go and see for myself."
Vatican.
Mario was furious. He didn't expect that the Saint actually told him not to participate in this dispute, and even persuaded him not to participate. This made Mario, who had high hopes, suddenly not know how to explain to the Council of Elders. If If the saints don't take action, then he can only let the Senate launch a war.
But everyone knows that the cost of war is huge, and if he doesn't do enough, his status in the Council of Elders will be greatly reduced. Although he is not allowed to be a senator, he is still very unhappy.
When the projection appeared again, Mario explained the situation to several senators. He decided to send more Templar Knights to Iraq, but this time he did not take the initiative. Although other senators had some complaints about his ability, They finally agreed to Mario's next plan.[
Basra.
Canglong was surprised why the Templar Assassins didn't come for so long, but soon he got the news that the Vatican had sent people over again, and they were Templar Knights. This time, there were thirty Templar Knights. Although Canglong didn't know Mario Why did he send the Templars to die, but he still ordered Simon to let them enter Iraq.
Cang Long, who was waiting to kill the Templars, discovered that these people actually confessed to the US military in Baghdad and did not come to assassinate them.
"Is it possible that the dignified Catholic Pope is so wretched?" Canglong didn't believe it, but the information Susu gave him told him that the clergy led by Hebrews were calming people in Baghdad, including the newly arrived thirty-year-old A Knight Templar.
However, Canglong soon figured out that there might be a problem with the temple. Maybe the Pope couldn't mobilize the assassins of the temple, or the saint didn't listen to him at all. This made Canglong feel anxious in his heart. , if the Templar Assassins and Saints do not come, his next plan will not be easy to implement.
However, Mario clearly wanted to seduce him by sending the Templars here, as if he was saying, "Kill them for me."
Of course Canglong knows Mario's trap, and he doesn't mind stepping on this trap, but before stepping on this trap, he must be prepared for another aspect, which is China.
A week later, Li Ruomo, as the Minister of Security, paid a secret visit to Iraq. When he saw this strong woman again, even Canglong felt a little distressed. At this time, Li Ruomo looked very bad, obviously due to overwork, but she was haggard. , but exuding a different kind of beauty. Sitting opposite her, Canglong actually felt a bit connected.
"What makes you so tired?" Canglong sat next to her and gently ruffled her hair.
Li Ruomo was surprised for a while, but she did not stop her. Instead, she felt very happy. When Li Ruomo came to Iraq, her face no longer looked as tired as in China, because every time she got close to Canglong, she would feel inexplicably safe. This man could always Keep everything in order.
"That's all." Li Ruomo shook his head, "Iraq has been unified, what is your next plan? The leader wants to know how you plan to deal with the Elder Council!"
"Leader, which leader?" Canglong asked. Unexpectedly, Li Ruomo also knew about the existence of the Elders Council, but he was not surprised because China had its own channels, not to mention that a Long Yunhai was involved.
"Of course it's my father, and the one who appreciates you very much." Li Ruomo said.
"Are you sure you can keep it a secret?" Canglong said suddenly, "This plan is only in my heart. If it is leaked, it will have huge changes in the future."
"Keep it secret? Of course it can be kept secret, but I am now the Minister of Security and must report to the top, directly to my father and the 'Chairman'." Li Ruomo said, "They want to know how much China can gain if it increases its leverage in Iraq. How long can the reward be extended?"
"Repay?" Canglong smiled, but did not feel disgusted. This is how it is between countries. China has invested a lot of money in Iraq, and all of this needs to be repaid, both technically and economically. It is full support, "Of course there will be rewards, but how long can the time be extended? But as long as I am in Iraq, Iraq will never fall out with China. As for the future, that is what will happen in the future. I am not an old monster, and I cannot guarantee that Iraq will Make peace with China forever."
Li Ruomo nodded. Regardless of the fierce fighting between Iraq and Russia and China now, maybe one day in the future, they may become enemies. That is indeed something Canglong cannot change. This is a dispute between countries, and Canglong can guarantee it. It's just that when he was in charge of Iraq, China gained more benefits. As for the relationship in the future, it depends on what kind of leader Iraq will be in the future and what China's policy will be towards Iraq in the future.
"Specific reward!" Li Ruomo asked directly.
"Oil, natural gas." Canglong said calmly, "I now have a huge plan that can provide China with all the energy to grow into a superpower. In ancient times, there was the Silk Road, and in modern times, there can also be energy roads." [
"What do you mean?" Li Ruomo asked curiously.
"I want to open an overland oil pipeline directly from Iraq to China." Canglong said calmly.
However, Li Ruomo was shocked. Once upon a time, China had thought about building such an oil pipeline with Iran, so that it could completely avoid the crisis at sea. After all, although sea transportation is the most advantageous way, as China becomes stronger, it will also have more trouble with its surrounding countries. The friction between countries is getting bigger and bigger. Once the war starts, the Chinese navy must go far to the ocean, passing through dozens of countries and defending its own energy lines.
China is not the United States. It has so many overseas bases and has to go around such a large circle to obtain energy. China does not have the energy factors to become a superpower.
However, it would be much simpler if an energy output line was opened from Iraq directly to China. Next to Iraq is Iran, next to Iran is Afghanistan, and next to Afghanistan is Xinjiang, China.
The main purpose of the Americans' occupation of Iraq and Afghanistan is to open up an oil transportation line to contain China. Once this line is opened, it will make China even more powerful. By then, it will almost become impossible for the United States to contain China from the sea. Impossible.
Looking at the map, Li Ruomo was full of excitement. He naturally knew how much impact this line would have on China if it was opened. As long as railways and highways are built, a continuous flow of oil can be exported to China in the future, which is faster than shipping by sea. There are many, it is much more convenient, and even the risk is very low.
What made Li Ruomo frown was Afghanistan. This country is now occupied by the US military and is also a puppet government. The Taliban forces inside are also very difficult to deal with. So she asked: "Although this plan is good, its feasibility is very difficult."
Let’s not talk about the US occupation of Afghanistan. Even if the US military withdraws, the constant harassment from terrorist organizations will make this transportation line troubled."
"Do you know about the Three Kingdoms Free Trade Zone?" Canglong said suddenly.
"Of course we know that the three-country trade zone of Kuwait, Basra, and Iran's Khuzestan Province has become the most potential economic zone in the Middle East." Li Ruomo nodded. The Persian Gulf is now different from before. With the help of two countries, Iraq and Iran
Kuwait's free trade is in full swing, and it won't be long before Kuwait becomes the most dynamic economic and trade zone in the world.
"Actually, my final idea is to open up the connection with China. Currently there is only an alliance between Iran and Iraq in the Middle East, but soon Iraq will join, and Kuwait will also join." Canglong said, "This alliance is not as fragile and embarrassing as the Arab League.
They will help each other militarily, politically, and economically. As long as the connection with China is opened up, the oil in the Middle East and China's economic strength will inevitably affect the entire world."
The more Li Ruomo listened, the more frightened he became. Iran and Iraq are now cooperating, putting aside their previous suspicions. Although Kuwait is still neutral, it can be seen from his cooperation with Iraq that this country will be included in the alliance sooner or later. The most important thing is
Yes, this alliance is not fragile. With the powerful military support of the Iraqi Prophet Army, the cohesion of this alliance will be stronger.
"Do you want to build this alliance into a military organization like NATO?" Li Ruomo suddenly understood that if such an alliance appeared in the Middle East, it would definitely change the world, especially under the leadership of a powerful military country. It has to be said that the current Iraq
It is already a military power.
"No." Canglong shook his head, "This alliance is an organization that is mainly religious, auxiliary to military, and secondary to economics and politics. The prophet is the supreme leader. The prophet will not interfere in the politics of the Allied Powers, but the Allied Powers will not be elected in any term.
The president must be crowned by the prophet, whether he is a king in a monarchy or a president in a federal system."
Li Ruomo was shocked again: "In this way, the power of the prophet is too great, and the Middle Eastern countries will never listen to it."
"If you don't listen, then conquer by force." Cang Long was very direct. "When this alliance is formed, China will be its best partner. However, there will be no prophets in the future. There will only be a caliph, who is equivalent to the Pope. He is the ally.
The core of faith and cohesion, I will tell you this plan in advance, so you should know how to deal with it in the future."
Li Ruomo nodded. The formation of this alliance has advantages and disadvantages for China, but the advantages definitely outweigh the disadvantages. Because by opening such a route, China can grow into a superpower, but China must rely on this alliance, but this alliance must also
Being dependent on China can be said to be a win-win situation.
"Of course, before the war actually starts, there must be an excuse, and Baghdad is an excuse. What I like most now is that the Americans can send troops, and the surrounding countries that are not long-sighted have sent troops, so that I have an excuse to counterattack them, and finally 'force'
Force them to join my alliance, force them to recognize me as a prophet." Cang Long said coldly.
Li Ruomo was not shocked this time, but was speechless. Everyone thought that Iraq, a new country, was the most vulnerable party. After all, it was surrounded by enemies on all sides, but Li Ruomo thought that this kind of weakness was actually deliberately done by Canglong, and Baghdad was actually just