"Hmph, Your Majesty is trading with me for a long-standing disputed oil field, but it is very insincere. Pen ~ Fun ~ Pavilion www.biquge.info" Tang Bao snorted coldly, expressing his annoyance. However, the anger on Tang Bao's face quickly calmed down, and it was okay to express his dissatisfaction, but he would not really offend the Kuwait royal family. No way, who told him to be very eager to get Kuwait's oil fields.

"If I had not been sincere, I would not have explained to you in advance about the situation in the Ravkh field. And it is precisely because of the special situation of the Ravkh oil field that you have the opportunity to win the right to exploit block C of the Ravkh oil field. "It is an undeniable fact that there is a dispute in the Ravkh oil field, but the Kuwait National Oil Company's production in Blocks A and B of the Ravkh oil field has not stopped, and Iraq is only protesting." So, there is no need for Mr. Tang to worry too much at all! ”

Scold.

Tang Bao sneered in his heart, it was strange not to worry.

Kuwait has long exploited the Ravkh oil field, which is not wrong, but the exploitation work has been hampered by Iraq for a long time, and oil production has not been able to increase, and only 10,000 barrels of crude oil per day can be produced, accounting for only 0.5% of Kuwait's daily crude oil production. It is the result of Kuwait's concentration of cutting-edge technology and efforts to step up exploitation by taking advantage of the favorable opportunity of the Iran-Iraq war.

Right now. The Iran-Iraq war is over, and Iraq has spared effort to entangle itself with Kuwait over this matter. Saddam Hussein's accusation that Kuwait was stealing Iraqi oil was referring to this incident.

So.

The Ravkh oil field is easy to obtain, but difficult to exploit, because it is located in a border dispute between the two countries, and the slightest carelessness will attract the wrath of Saddam.

"I'm a pure businessman and don't want to be involved in anything outside of business. So, I asked for another oil field deal. Tang Bao said.

"Unfortunately, Mr. Tang, other oil fields in Kuwait have exploitation plans, and Block C of the Ravkh oil field is the only large oil field block that can be traded." Jaber III shook his head and rejected Tang Bao's request.

Forehead.

Tang Bao's brows furrowed deeply, and he thought to himself, it seems that Jaber III is determined to trade with Block C of the Ravkh Oilfield...... Rejection, or acceptance? Rejection means that the previously reached cooperation agreement has collapsed, and acceptance, and it is very likely that it will fall into this quagmire.

It is easy to take over Block C of the Ravkh oil field, but if you want to start production, you will inevitably face obstacles from Iraq. Thinking of the domineering and powerful Saddam, Tang Bao felt a headache, this is the master that even the United States dares to offend, but he will not give him face. Moreover, the Ravkh oil field involves not only oil interests, but also border disputes, and Saddam Hussein is unlikely to back down easily.

Therefore.

It can be expected that after Tang Bao won the C block of the Ravkh oilfield, the most likely scenario is that the project will be blocked by Iraq and the project will be forced to run aground.

Unless he can......

That's right.

Suddenly thinking of the imminent outbreak of the Kuwaiti war, Tang Bao's eyes suddenly lit up, and he secretly thought, if it is operated properly, it may not be that there is no chance to deal with Saddam.

Tang Bao demonstrated his thoughts again in his heart, feeling that the opportunity was not small.

"The Lafkh oil field has been unable to extract oil in large quantities due to Iraq's obstruction, which even ordinary people cannot hide. If I succeed in extracting a large amount of oil, Kuwait will not be able to get the proceeds of Block C of the Ravkh field, but it will increase a large amount of oil taxes. If I can't get the oil out of it, Kuwait also gets a 5% stake in Phoenix Investment Group and a 5% stake in East West Bank. Whether it succeeds or fails, Kuwait will not suffer, Your Majesty is so calculating. Tang Bao said suddenly.

Scold.

Jaber III smiled, without the slightest embarrassment. The decision to trade in the Lavkh field was indeed motivated by this. It is in the hands of the Kuwaiti government, because of Iraq's interference, Kuwait can only stare dryly, and cannot mine it in exchange for real money, it is better to take it out in exchange for benefits.

"Well, considering the current tensions between Kuwait and Iraq, the risk of war breaking out, the risk of investing in the Ravkh oil field is very high. Therefore, I ask Kuwait to give me some compensation! Tang Bao said.

"Oh? Please speak! ”

Jaber III was surprised, he didn't expect Tang Bao to really dare to take the risk of accepting block C of the Ravkh oil field, he thought that Tang Bao would weigh it carefully.

Tang Bao was too lazy to talk nonsense, and directly made a request: "I want the 99-year mining right of block C of the Ravkh oil field, and give tax incentives." ”

"99 years mining rights?" Jaber III's eyelids jumped, and he subconsciously wanted to speak out against it.

But.

Without waiting for Jaber III to speak, Tang Bao blocked the opportunity for him to object, "You and I both know that the chances of successful exploitation of block C in the Ravkh oil field are slim, and it is very likely that it will be stranded indefinitely. If the term of the exploitation right is too short, I am afraid that you will take it back before I can extract the oil. The tax incentives are also based on the compensation demanded by this concern. ”

"Okay, I agree."

Jaber III thought for a moment and agreed. "Well, the Kuwaiti government will give you a tax incentive period ranging from 5 to 8 years, with a tax discount of 25%, depending on the situation."

Well.

Tang Bao nodded with satisfaction.

"Mr. Tang, when did you officially start organizing the production of Block C in the Ravkh Field?" Jaber III asked.

"Oh, there's no hurry, we haven't signed a formal transaction contract yet. Moreover, the current tension between Kuwait and Iraq has led to a constant increase in Iraq's military presence on the border...... Given this situation, I will not rush to invest in production in the Ravkh field. Tang Bao said.

Well.

When it comes to Iraq, Jaber III's face is a little heavy.

……

At this moment, a crisp knock on the door interrupted Tang Bao's conversation with Jaber III, and then a middle-aged man in a military uniform rushed in.

"Mr. Tang, I'm sorry." Jaber III looked apologetic and got up to leave.

Soon.

Jaber III returned, but with a gloomy look on his face that could not be concealed.

"We have basically reached a consensus on the things we discussed, and if you have something to do, Your Majesty, I will leave." Tang Bao could see that Jaber III was absent-minded and said.

"Heh, frankly, we did get into trouble, but someone took care of it." Jaber III said with a smile.

The Kuwaiti royal family has reached a consensus to try their best to win over Tang Bao, and the cooperation between the oil field and the equity exchange is also based on this purpose, how could Jaber III snub Tang Bao at the first meeting. Therefore, even if he encountered a little trouble, he just explained and hurried back.

"Trouble? I would venture to ask, is Kuwait's trouble coming from Iraq again? Tang Bao asked seemingly casually.

"Yes. As soon as we received the news, our negotiations with Iraq broke down again in displeasure, and Iraq sent two more divisions to the border. Jaber III's face was heavy, but he said firmly, "Hmph, Iraq's attempt to use the threat of force to force us to make concessions in the negotiations is a fool's dream." Kuwait will not give in! ”

Forehead.

Tang Bao couldn't help but be speechless, and secretly thought, you really did not give in, you have a lot of backbone, but you will usher in the devastation of the war in Iraq.

"Kuwait supplies hundreds of thousands of barrels of crude oil to the United States every day and is one of the most important oil suppliers to the United States, and the United States will never allow Iraq to wage war against Kuwait." Jaber III said confidently, as if he was constantly comforting himself with this reason.

United States?

Could it be that Kuwait did not cause panic in the face of the threat of war in Iraq, and relied most on the United States? However, Iraq did invade Kuwait in the previous life. Tang Bao's heart was suspicious, and he secretly thought that it was not the matter of Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, and there was still an unknown secret.

Thinking back to the Kuwaiti war in the previous life, who benefited the most?

Not Iraq, not Kuwait, but the United States! As a direct result of the Kuwait War, the United States seized the opportunity to justifiably launch the Gulf War, which greatly strengthened its military presence in the Middle East and strengthened its control over the Middle East oil.

Arguably.

The United States is truly the biggest beneficiary.

In previous lives, there were many rumors that the biggest reason why Iraq dared to invade Kuwait was that before the war, the United States ambassador to Iraq met with senior Iraqi officials and acquiesced in Iraq's military action.

Is this true?

The United States intends to use Iraq to achieve its goal of reshaping the Middle East.

"I see that Your Majesty is so confident, could it be that you have talked to the United States about the Iraq issue?" Tang Bao asked quietly.

"Of course. Iraq has repeatedly issued military threats, and it is naturally impossible for us to ignore them, and we have communicated urgently with the United States, Britain, and other Arab League countries long ago and made adequate response plans. Jaber III replied that Tang Bao expressed interest in the Iraqi issue, and Jaber III did not suspect it, but that Tang Bao was too concerned about the Ravkh oil field.

Well.

Tang Bao nodded and asked, "Kuwait has received a military protection commitment from the United States?" ”

"This ...... There has been no defence treaty between Kuwait and the United States, but I met with United States Secretary of State Baker not long ago and received verbal commitments from each other. ”

Baker?

Tang Bao was stunned for a moment, and smiled secretly, he was still an old friend. However, for my own sake, I have to sabotage your good deeds.

Verbal commitments?

That's a fart, who admits it when you take it out. Now, Tang Bao is almost certain that the U.S. government has played a trick on Kuwait.

"Your Majesty, it is necessary to remind you that with a verbal promise, the United States recognizes that it exists, and denies it does not exist. Without a formal defense treaty, the United States would not be obligated to send troops to protect Kuwait before war broke out. I think you're believing in U.S. promises a little too much. Tang Bao reminded. (To be continued.) )