When Jaber III heard Tang Bao's answer, he was a little disappointed, however, he was relieved after a while, after all, Kuwait was facing an extremely complex predicament, not only directly bearing the threat of war from Iraq, but also the calculations of the Americans in the shadows. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info

Alas.

King Jaber III secretly lamented that he was very angry to learn that the Americans were secretly plotting against Kuwait, but he was helpless and did not even dare to expose the conspiracy.

No way.

If Kuwait is really captured by Iraq, if he wants to restore his country, he must rely on the support of the United States. To stiffen the relationship between the two sides in advance is to ask for trouble.

"Whew." Jaber III took a deep breath to vent the frustration in his heart, and then said calmly, "Anyway, I thank you very much for the reminder. If you don't wake up, Kuwait is still immersed in peace, and when war breaks out, I am afraid that it will be taken by surprise. They will even take the Americans who calculate us as saviors......"

Scold.

Seeing that when Jaber III mentioned the Americans, the flame of anger burned in his eyes, Tang Bao couldn't help but secretly rejoice, the purpose of giving the United States eye medicine had been achieved. After experiencing this, no matter how actively and enthusiastically the United States is to help Kuwait recover, I am afraid that it will be difficult to win Kuwait's gratitude, and the benefits it will receive will be greatly reduced.

"Uh-huh."

Tang Bao coughed lightly, broke the oppressive and heavy atmosphere, and comforted, "The United States acquiesced in and instigated Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, and this is only the worst-case scenario I have analyzed. ”

"Yes, but the worst-case scenario is very likely to come true. Hey, to be honest, I never thought the U.S. would betray Kuwait without your reminder, but after you woke me up, I was sure. I always thought that I was friends with the United States, but I didn't expect to be treated like a fool by them from beginning to end. Jaber III laughed to himself.

on this.

Tang Bao could only be silent.

He can understand the depression in the heart of Jaber III, but there is no way, who let Kuwait be in the Middle East region with constant right and wrong, and sit on rich oil resources? If Kuwait were a small island nation in the Pacific or Atlantic Ocean and did not have up to 100 billion barrels of crude oil reserves, it would never have these troubles.

Tang Bao pointed out that the conspiracy of the Americans is only to add to the blockage of the United States and get a piece of the benefits after the Kuwait war. In the previous life, when the United States launched the Gulf War, it continued to indiscriminately bomb Kuwait indiscriminately, destroying all kinds of buildings and infrastructure, and the whole of Kuwait was in ruins. In the aftermath of the war, Kuwait quickly launched an ambitious reconstruction program worth $100 billion. The 100 billion dollar project is coveted by all countries, and the competition is extremely fierce, and it is nicknamed the "second Gulf War." In the end, however, most of the projects were awarded to American companies in recognition of the enormous sacrifices they had endured by the American people in the war to liberate Kuwait.

In the previous life, the Americans got the lion's share of the Kuwaiti reconstruction project, and in this life, Tang Bao disrupted the situation in advance, but I am afraid that it still can't change the result. Well, however, Tang Bao did not have the luxury of snatching all the cakes of the Americans, and he was very satisfied to be able to get a small portion.

Well.

Tang Bao believed that with the grace of today's suggestion, he offered to contract a part of the Kuwaiti reconstruction project, and Jaber III would not refuse.

……

The meeting lasted more than six hours, and Tang Bao and Jaber III signed three cooperation agreements on the spot: first, Tang Bao exchanged 5% of the equity of Phoenix Investment Group and 5% of the equity of East West Bank for Block C of the Lafkh oil field; second, Tang Bao served as an investment advisor to the Kuwaiti royal family; Third, Tang Bao continued to help Kuwait invest in managing part of the funds, and the initial capital was the $12 billion that Tang Bao originally wanted to return.

"Mr. Tang, happy cooperation!"

"Happy working together!"

Tang Bao and Jaber III shook hands and smiled tacitly.

After the meeting, Tang Bao didn't want to stay in the palace longer, and immediately offered to leave. "Your Majesty, you are busy with affairs, so I won't bother much."

"Okay, I'll send you!"

Jaber III said with a smile that he really needed to discuss the affairs of the Americans urgently with other core royal family members, and it was inconvenient to keep Tang Bao.

Yes.

This......

The meeting between Tang Bao and Jaber III was a separate meeting, with Kate and Taraka both staying outside the parlor to wait. When they saw that Jaber III actually sent Tang Bao out with a smile on his face, they were all very shocked. Although the Kuwaiti state is small, the emir personally greets and sends off the country is not an honor that everyone can enjoy.

"Hmm. Now that Kuwait is in an eventful time, I can't keep you. However, Mr. Tang is welcome to come to Kuwait at any time after the crisis in Kuwait is resolved. Before parting, Jaber III said.

"Definitely."

Tang Bao replied with a smile.

……

On the way back.

Taraka, who was sitting in the passenger seat, turned to Tang Bao, who was sitting in the back seat, and asked with a smile, "Tang, it seems that you and Your Majesty have had a very pleasant conversation, and you have reached a cooperation agreement?" ”

"Well, that's good." Tang Bao nodded with a smile.

This.

His goal of coming to Kuwait has been achieved, and he has even been pleasantly surprised. Therefore, Tang Bao's mood at this time was comfortable.

"What agreements have been reached?"

Taraka asked quietly.

"Oh, Taraka, I didn't see you being so anxious...... It is not clear what cooperation agreements have been reached, you should go back and ask Your Majesty in person, I believe he will give you a clearer and more definite answer. "I met with Jaber III for more than six hours, during which it was full of intrigue and mental concentration, so Tang Bao was a little tired and just wanted to rest.

"Yes."

The color in Taraka's eyes flickered, and he immediately smiled awkwardly. Tang Bao didn't want to repeat it, he really had no choice.

Forthwith.

Taraka changed the subject and said, "Mr. Tang, what are your plans next, whether to continue to stay in Kuwait for investment and investigation, or to leave?" ”

"War could break out at any time in Kuwait, it's very dangerous, so I'm going to leave soon." Tang Bao didn't hide his thoughts. After a short pause, he reminded: "The headquarters of the Kuwait Investment Authority is located in the United Kingdom, and you are the person in charge, so it is better to stay in the British headquarters as well, not Kuwait." ”

Even if Tang Bao doesn't say it, Taraka, as an important member of the Kuwaiti royal family, will flee Kuwait as soon as the war breaks out.

Therefore.

Taraka was not destined to die in the war. But whether Tang Bao reminds or not, there will be two different effects, and a casual reminder may get Taraka's gratitude. Why not do something that is easy to do?

"Huh?"

Taraka was shocked.

"Quite simply, I have spoken to Your Majesty about the situation in Kuwait and judged that there is a very good chance that Kuwait will be invaded by Iraq." Tang Bao explained.

"Thank you."

Taraka knew exactly what the outcome of Iraq's attack on Kuwait would be, and he immediately expressed his gratitude.

……

……

……

Tang Bao planned to leave Kuwait, but the banquet invitations from members of the Kuwaiti royal family kept coming, and he knew that there was still some time before the outbreak of the war, so he was not in a hurry, and he delayed the trip after coming and going.

Of course.

In order to avoid accidents, Tang Bao instructed Lei to arrange the plane in advance and leave at any time. And I also paid close attention to the news.

As in previous lives, relations between Kuwait and Iraq have become increasingly strained and full of gunpowder.

On 23 July, Iraq again deployed three additional divisions of about 35,000 troops to an area 30 kilometres from the Kuwaiti border, bringing the total strength to 70,000.

On July 24, the United States held a joint naval exercise with the United Arab Emirates in the Gulf ahead of schedule to express concern. However, on the same day, in response to a reporter's question, US ****** spokeswoman Margaret Talewler stressed that the United States has no defense treaty with Kuwait and has no special defense commitments to it.

On July 25, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and other countries came out to express their positions, calling on the two countries to respect each other and resolve disputes peacefully.

Subsequently.

Saudi King Fahd sent an envoy to Iraq!

July 29th.

Iraq continues to increase its troop strength in the border areas, with the total number of troops exceeding 100,000, and the clouds of war are even thicker. The Arab States continue to call for calm and to come forward to mediate.

What is strange is the attitude of the United States.

Since the conclusion of joint naval exercises with the UAE, there has been no movement. The military movements in Iraq remained silent as if they had not been seen.

……

Dasman Palace.

After receiving Tang Bao's reminder, Jaber did not dare to question the Americans, but he paid close attention to every word and deed of the United States on the situation in Khoi.

The spokesman for the United States ****** stressed that the United States does not have a defense treaty with Kuwait and has no special defense commitments to it. As soon as these words came out, they immediately touched the sensitive nerves of Jaber III, and he hurriedly summoned the American ambassador, but the American ambassador insisted that what the spokesman said was the truth and there was no problem. When asked again about Secretary of State Baker's commitment to protect Kuwait, the U.S. ambassador said that he was not clear about it.

Afterwards.

The United States has turned a blind eye to the situation in Kwan-Iran and remained silent throughout the whole process.

Jaber III's face was unusually ugly, and he muttered to himself: "Damn Yankees, it's really you guys behind the scenes." ”

"Your Majesty, what should we do? Since war is inevitable, will I still attend the meeting with Ibrahim, vice chairman of the Iraqi Revolutionary Command Council, in the eastern Saudi port city of Jeddah? **** and Prime Minister Saad asked with a heavy face.

"Go. The Jeddah meeting was brokered by Saudi King Fahd, and if the Iraqis are not given face, they must also be given face. Moreover, a direct absence from the Jeddah conference would also give Iraq a pretext to start a war. Jaber III replied with a gloomy face.

After a moment of silence, he continued: "Bringing more members of the royal family to the Jeddah meeting shows that we attach importance to the negotiations. After the negotiations, you find a reason to stay in Saudi Arabia. ”

"Your Majesty?!" Saad exclaimed.

"Huh." Jaber III smiled bitterly, "Iraq has deployed 100,000 troops on the Kuwaiti border, and war can break out at any time, do you think we can resist Iraq's attack?" ”

"What about you?"

Saad wondered if the emir had been confined to the heavily guarded palace since he was assassinated, but he did not believe that Jaber III would be martyred.

"I have my own arrangements, you can do a good job of the meeting in Jeddah." Jaber III replied.

Well.

Saad nodded silently, and did not continue to ask, he knew that Jaber III was a little suspicious, and he did not trust him absolutely. After all, as the **** and prime minister, he can only succeed to the throne when Jaber III hangs up.

After receiving Saad, Jaber III summoned more than a dozen henchmen and made a series of secret arrangements.

……

Inside the villa.

Tang, who had just returned from the banquet, was resting on a deck chair, enjoying the sea view at night. Under the reflection of the lights, it is sparkling and even stunning.

"Boss, I feel that the atmosphere of war in Kuwait is getting stronger and more dangerous, aren't we leaving? In the event of a sudden outbreak of war, it will be difficult for us to evacuate. Kate asked worriedly. She saw that Tang Bao had no intention of leaving in Kuwait, and she was already anxious.

"Hehe, what's the matter, scared?" Tang Bao asked with a smile.

Well.

Kate graciously admits that she is just an ordinary girl and is naturally afraid of war. In particular, the United States and Iraq were in a state of hostility before, and the United States was eager to propagate Iraq as a heinous devil, which further exacerbated the fear in its heart.

"Huh. I'm afraid, I'm also afraid of being affected by the war. There was no rush to leave, and it was natural to be sure that the war would not break out suddenly. Well, though, I think Iraq has been suppressed long enough that it should be about to start a war. Let's leave tomorrow......" Tang Bao said.

Hear the words.

Kate breathed a sigh of relief, and thought to herself, it's good to leave, it's long overdue to leave this damn place of right and wrong. These days, she has been suffering from insomnia.

Looking at the luxurious sea-view villa, Kate suddenly sighed, "Hey, I don't know if this villa can survive the war......

"Heh, what do you say?" Tang Bao asked with a smile. Thinking of the indiscriminate bombing of Kuwait by the United States during the Gulf War, this sea-view villa is no less difficult to preserve than it is to buy five million in a lottery ticket. When Taraka gave him the villa, he knew it was a one-time consumable.

Forehead.

When it comes to the loss of war, Tang Bao suddenly thought of one thing, that is, China's assets in Kuwait, well, although Chinese companies rarely invest abroad at this time, they are not at all. The little money that I have accumulated with great difficulty will have to cry if it is destroyed in the war.

Well.

Although companies and individuals who suffered war losses after the Gulf War can file claims, the claim process is complicated and time-consuming, and it is not guaranteed that the claim will be 100% successful. After all, China did not participate in the Gulf War and had no say in the issue of post-war claims. As the leading country in the war, the United States will almost always be compensated for the losses of American companies after the war, while China will not be able to receive such treatment.

Tang Bao immediately called Kate to bring the phone, and he hurriedly dialed the domestic phone.

"Hey."

"Grandpa, I have received definite news that Iraq is about to invade Kuwait, and you should notify the domestic companies in Iraq and Kuwait to evacuate as soon as possible to avoid being affected by the war."

"Huh? Are you sure ...... "The old man is retired, but he is also aware of the tensions between Iraq and Kuwait.

"Yes, I'm pretty sure, you hurry up and inform the domestic high-level, it's too late. The evacuation must be completed by August 1st! ”

"Okay."

……

"Boss."

"Kate, didn't you go pack your things, what's the problem?" Tang Bao hung up the phone, still worried about whether the country would follow his advice, and did not look up when he heard Kate's shout.

"Boss, look, who's coming......"

Well.

Tang Bao subconsciously raised his head, and when he saw the other party's face, he was stunned, secretly thinking how could he come to my residence in person during this tense period. (To be continued.) )