So far, more than a hundred countries, including the United States, have been involved in this world war, and China is no exception. China now has a relatively unique position in the world. Although it is nominally with Japan, the Soviet Union
Russia and Russia declared war, but the two countries belonged to completely different camps. The Soviet Union and Russia were supported by the United States and the Soviet Union. Japan is now gradually getting closer to Germany as it was in history. China is like a lone man fighting against the Soviet Union.
The whole world is fighting, but this is not the case. Under the leadership of Su Tong, China has embarked on a completely different path from another time and space.
The rapid increase in national power and military strength has made China a very important bargaining chip that can influence the world structure. It can be said that whichever force China joins now can gain great advantages. This is why the United States and Britain
One of the reasons why China has repeatedly tolerated China’s recent “extraordinary” actions.
The UK now relies on the military supplies aided by the United States' "Concession Act" to support itself, including almost all supplies, from canned beef to large aircraft and artillery. While China is helping Germany transport military supplies, it also supplies them from time to time.
It is meaningful to send these supplies to the British. Although there are not many things, it is better than nothing in the end. No matter how small the mosquito is, it is still meat.
Therefore, although the British political ax is dissatisfied with China's finally inserting its hands in the Middle East, it can only pay lip service to it. After all, the British Empire is no longer the sea coachman of a hundred years ago. It still wants to maintain its strength despite its lack of strength.
In the past, it was impossible to lose the prestige of the empire.
At this time, when Lord Edie heard Zheng Xin say the word "military assistance", he immediately dropped like an eggplant beaten by frost. Since Churchill ordered the Chinese cultural relics in the British Empire Museum to be returned in batches
After China, China's assistance to Britain has gradually increased. From more than 30 planes per month to now, it has gradually increased to more than 60. Last month, it just received a large sum of gold settlement from the Germans.
After paying the shipping fee, Chief Su, who was in a good mood, waved his hand and packed up two depreciated destroyers and sent them to the United Kingdom. Those who take advantage of people are short-handed and cannibalistic. Zhou Tiecheng knew in his heart that despite the British shouting for joy now, in fact,
In other words, they just want to ask for more military aid from China.
Seeing Lord Yi Di deflated, Zhou Tiecheng knew that the heat had come and he would be over if he continued talking. So he stepped forward with a friendly smile and said: "Ambassador Yi Di, don't be angry. General Zheng is such a person. He
Ah, he dared to say anything. But he was right about one thing. Our country’s political ax expressed great admiration for your country’s spirit and courage in fighting the Nazis. When I came, our president was submitting to Congress a proposal to increase your country’s aid.
Regarding the proposal, please strive to increase the military aid to your country from 5,000 tons to 10,000 tons of supplies per month. Congress is currently discussing it, and I believe there will be a result soon."
"is that true"
Diplomats are the most realistic animals. When they heard that China was going to increase aid to Britain, the eyes of Lord Idi and the British officials behind him immediately shone. At this time, Lord Idi looked at Zhou Tiecheng's smiling smile.
, I think it is so kind and cute.
Just when Lord Edie was overjoyed, Zhou Tiecheng spread his hands and said in embarrassment, "Of course, our people have never had a good impression of the Nazis. Many members of Congress expressed their appreciation and sympathy for your country's unyielding spirit.
But the problem is that some congressmen think that our country is currently short of oil. Transporting supplies to your country all the way every month not only risks being sunk by German submarines, but also wastes the already tight oil. Now both of them
They are all deadlocked in Congress, which makes the president very embarrassed."
"Rip-off, rip-off again." Lord Eddy's joyful mood fell from the peak before he could maintain it for long. He was bright in his heart. The meaning behind the words of the Chinese Foreign Minister was very clear.
"Brother, there is a shortage of oil now, brother, you know"
Although Lord Idi was filled with hatred in his heart, he still had to pretend to be concerned on his face, "So that's it. As a member of the free world, our country's political ax is still very concerned about the development of its allies. I don't know.
Where does your country want to explore and extract oil this time?”
In the 1920s, several foreign companies conducted oil and gas exploration in Saudi Arabia, but no discoveries were made. In 1933, the Saudi Arabian government granted Chevron the right to conduct oil and gas exploration and production in an exploration area of 128.44 square kilometers.
The first oil discovery was made in Well No. 7 in Daman in 1938. Since then, the United States, Britain and other countries have successively started exploring and extracting oil in Daman.
When Zhou Tiecheng came this time, the minimum goal set by Su Tong for him was to obtain the mining rights in the Ghawar area, located in eastern Saudi Arabia, about 100 kilometers away from the west coast of the Persian Gulf, no matter what, the longer the better.
Su Tong learned from the data that the Ghawar Oilfield is a giant oil-bearing anticline structure running north to south. The structure is 250 kilometers long and 25 kilometers wide at its maximum. It is composed of eight oil-producing structures. Petroleum
With recoverable reserves of 70 billion barrels, it is the largest onshore oil field in the world. Until the 21st century, the oil production of this oil field accounted for half of Saudi Arabia's total production capacity, with an output of about 5 million barrels. It can be said that as long as China holds the
With this golden doll, China will not have to worry about oil for half a century. In another time and space, this oil field was not discovered until 1948. Don’t wait any longer now.
Although he already had clear instructions from his boss in his heart, the shrewd Zhou Tiecheng would not easily express his position to the British now. He just smiled faintly and said, "We are new here now, and these issues need to be discussed with the Saudi government."
Make a decision. After all, Saudi Arabia is a sovereign country. Naturally, we must obtain their consent before we can explore and extract oil on other people's land. What do you think?"
"That's right, that's right, that's what it should be." Lord Yidian forced a smile and nodded, but he was scolding in his heart. These Chinese people really have become bitches and want to build memorials. Although the British power in Saudi Arabia cannot be said
It's like the sky, but there is no problem in setting aside a few areas for the Chinese to explore and exploit oil. But now the Chinese government has to ignore the British government and talk to the Saudis themselves, and the British have nothing to say.
, I can only curse secretly in my heart.
"Bah, these despicable guys, I hope you can only mine sand." Lord Idi cursed in his heart and had to walk away angrily after hearing Zhou Tiecheng's rejection of his kindness. What he cares about now is China's aid.
Only then can it be delivered to the hands of the British mainland. Now the British mainland has begun to restrict the purchase of daily necessities. The economy of the British Empire has reached the brink of collapse. Any help to the UK is precious.
After sending away the British, Zhou Tiecheng turned to Abdullah, the Saudi king, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty Abdullah, regarding the establishment of diplomatic relations between our Chinese government and your country, I think the sooner the better.
, after all, this is a major event that concerns our two countries, what do you think?"
Abdullah just saw a good show. He saw the British, who had always been arrogant, humbled in front of the Chinese. Abdullah couldn't help but secretly said that he was surprised. Now he saw that the Chinese proposed to him the establishment of diplomatic relations as soon as possible.
He refused, so he said cheerfully: "Of course there is no problem. We can announce to the outside world the establishment of diplomatic relations between our two countries tomorrow."
"I wonder if His Majesty Abdullah has time. Let's chat alone." Zhou Tiecheng took the opportunity to send an invitation to Abdullah.
"Okay, please come with me." Although he didn't understand why Zhou Tiecheng was so eager to get in touch with him, Abdullah invited Zhou Tiecheng and a few others to a small living room next to him full of Arab style.
"Guests who have come from afar, please drink coffee." After the two parties sat down, a servant immediately came in to serve Saudi Arabia's unique coffee. Zheng Xin, who was sitting next to Zhou Tiecheng, was already thirsty, so he picked up the small coffee cup and drank it in one gulp.
, he immediately felt a strange smell rising up his throat. He wanted to spit it out but was very rude, so he had no choice but to endure the discomfort and swallow it.
Abdullah, who was sitting in front, couldn't help but smile when he saw Zheng Xin being so "refreshing" and said, "It's rare that General Zheng likes our coffee so much. You must drink more."
After saying that, the servant next to him immediately came forward with the coffee pot and poured the coffee in the pot accurately into Zheng Xin's cup. It is a custom in Saudi Arabia that the servant will never leave the cup of the guest or the host empty without waiting for the cup to be filled.
When the coffee bottoms out, it is refilled again until the guest signals that he will stop drinking and shakes the small cup gently.
But how did Zheng Xin know these customs? When he saw his cup was filled again, he thought the owner was urging him to finish the cup. In desperation, he had to pinch his nose and drink again. Who knew that just when he finished the cup?
Putting down the servant beside her, she filled up the cup again. Zheng Xin frowned in worry as she looked at the coffee in the cup.
Fortunately, Zhou Tiecheng and Abdullah had already started a formal conversation at this time and no one noticed him, so he escaped the disaster.
"Your Majesty Abdullah, China is an oil-poor country with a huge demand for oil. Therefore, our country wants to apply to your country for authorization to explore and exploit oil in your country. I wonder if your country can grant it.
Is this convenient?" Zhou Tiecheng didn't hide it and quickly got into the topic.
"Yeah." Khalid, who was sitting behind Abdullah, couldn't help but be startled. Didn't he say that Chinese people are very reserved in their speech? Why is it different from the rumors?
"Oh, where does your country want to explore and exploit oil?" Abdullah was stunned after hearing Zhou Tiecheng's words, and then chuckled and asked.
"We want to explore in the Manifa area in the northeast of your country and the Garhwal area in the east. Is it okay?" Zhou Tiecheng asked tentatively: "Of course, in return, our country will pay a considerable amount for this."