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Kuwait, a small country with an area of just over 10,000 square kilometers in the northeastern part of the Arabian Peninsula and the northwestern part of the Persian Gulf, had a population of only a few tens of thousands at the beginning of the 20th century.

Kuwait was part of the Arab Empire in the 7th century AD, and the Khalid family ruled Kuwait from 1581. In 1710, the Sabah family, a member of the Anaiza tribe living in Najd in the Arabian Peninsula, migrated to Kuwait and in 1756 took control and established the Emirate of Kuwait. In 1822 the British Governor moved from Basra to Kuwait. In 1871 it became a county in the Ottoman province of Basra. In 1899, Britain forced Cove to sign a secret Anglo-Curvature agreement, and Britain became the suzerainty of Cow.

After the establishment of the Saudi kingdom by the Chinese-backed Saudi family, the British strengthened the defense of Kuwait and transferred a part of their troops from the Persian kingdom in the north to Kuwait, so that the British garrison in Kuwait increased from more than 600 people in a battalion to more than 1,800 people in a regiment. However, even so, Kuwait's defenses were very weak against the squadron with tens of thousands of troops stationed in the Al Ahsa area. Especially after the start of the Middle East war, the Chinese and British and French forces fought in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the British troops stationed in Kuwait were even more afraid that the squadron would take the opportunity to go north. Fortunately, a month passed, and the squadron seemed to be under attack, which made these British troops breathe a sigh of relief.

However, they did not know that China had already targeted Kuwait, or that it was the Chinese Emperor Wang Yuze himself who ordered it. Although, too many people don't understand why Wang Yuze attaches importance to this small country. Of course, Wang Yuze will not tell them that in Kuwait, there is a super oil field with reserves close to 10 billion tons. However, since Wang Yuze has given the order. The Military Intelligence Bureau and the military stationed in the Middle East immediately took action to prepare to include Kuwait in China's sphere of influence in the Middle East.

Al Wafra is a small town in the desert in southern Kuwait, and although it is located next to the desert, it is also home to thousands of Kuwaitis because of its small oasis. However, due to the lack of water and the geographical conditions of Kuwait that are not suitable for agriculture, these Kuwaitis live. Very poor. After the start of the Middle East War, the British deployed a company of troops here to defend the squadron to the south. It's just that after the squadron showed no signs of action, these British troops were more relaxed. In addition to the daily patrols, most of them stay in the barracks. In the eyes of these British troops, stationing in India is the difference between the United States and the Middle East.

There is a date palm grove on the northwestern outskirts of Vofla, a drought-tolerant plant. It is also one of the main foods of the Arabs of the Middle East. In a humble tent in a date palm grove, several Arabs dressed in white robes and wrapped in white turbans are gathering here. One of them. After untying the white turban on his head, he revealed the face of an oriental.

"General Liu, this is Prince Jaber, the eldest son of the current emir of Kuwait. The future emir. "It was Saudi Prince Abdulaziz who spoke. Prince Aziz had to surrender his military power after suffering a defeat in the Kingdom. Fortunately, he compares attributes to Kuwait. And China was ready to do it in Kuwait, so it asked him over. In this regard, Prince Aziz also readily agreed, knowing that he would not be able to rule the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the future, without the support of China. At this time, it is very necessary to have good relations with China.

"Hello, Your Royal Highness!" Liu Yun took the initiative to say hello. Because Colonel Liu Yun is very good in the Kingdom, this time the task is still led by him. His military rank has also been officially promoted from colonel to brigadier general!

"General Liu, I am very happy to see you, I know that you and the Chinese are friends of our Arabs!" Prince Jaber of the Kingdom of Kuwait said with a smile on his face. Prince Jaber is 52 years old, with a full beard and a somewhat rugged look.

"His Royal Highness the Prince is right, we Chinese have always been friends of the Arabs!" Liu Yun said affirmatively.

"General Liu, Kuwait needs China's help. We need to get rid of the hateful British colonization, but Kuwait is too small, we have only a population of tens of thousands, no army, only a few dozen policemen. And now the British, with almost two thousand troops stationed in Kuwait. Kuwait's strength alone will not be able to get rid of the British! Prince Jaber said directly. The success of the Saud family in establishing the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the enormous benefits they received from China would have made the Kuwaiti royal family the envy of the Kuwaiti royal family. In particular, Prince Jaber strongly advocated moving closer to China and getting rid of British colonial rule.

"Your Royal Highness, I understand very well what happened to Kuwait. However, is His Majesty the Emir willing to accept China's kindness? Liu Yun asked. The position of the current emir of Kuwait, Mubarak Sabah, seems to be close to the British.

Prince Jaber's face suddenly turned a little wrong. In the Kuwaiti royal family, most people are willing to maintain the status quo. Although they envy the wealth of the Saudi family, they prefer to be able to save their lives. Kuwait's strength is too weak, and if there is any accident, the British troops stationed in Kuwait are enough to wipe out their entire royal family. Many members of the Kuwaiti royal family are reluctant to take risks, including Kuwaiti Emir Mubarak al-Sabah!

"My father is already old, and his thinking can no longer keep up with the times! Kuwait can no longer be the way it used to be. Prince Jaber said. In addition, there is a very important reason, which is his age. He was the eldest son of Kuwaiti Emir Mubarak Sabah. But he is now 52 years old, and Mubarak Sabah is still relatively strong, if he waits for Mubarak Sabah to abdicate, then he may have to wait more than ten years to become the emir of Kuwait. By then, he will be in his sixties, how long will he be able to enjoy power?

"General Liu, His Majesty Mubarak Sabah, in terms of position, is indeed close to the British." Saudi Prince Abdulaziz also spoke. At the beginning, the Saudi family was in Kuwait and also received help from the Kuwaiti royal family. It's just that Mubarak Sabah is relatively cold to the Saudi family.

"So what is His Royal Highness going to do? Overthrow the rule of His Majesty the Emir? Liu Yun asked with a smile.

Prince Jaber's eyes suddenly burst into the light of ambition.

"General Liu, if China can help me, then I will definitely be able to succeed!" Prince Jaber said with some excitement.

"But, Prince Jaber, China helps you, so what can we get?" Liu Yun asked.

"This ......" Prince Jaber doesn't know what to say, there is no free lunch in the world, Kuwait is poor and white, what can it give China? If there are not enough benefits, why should China help him?

Prince Jaber racked his brains and thought, and after a few minutes, he had a flash of inspiration, aren't the Chinese looking for oil? The geographical conditions of Kuwait are similar to those of the Sakha region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and perhaps Kuwait also has huge oil fields.

"General Liu, as long as I become the emir of Kuwait, I am willing to sell the oil exploitation power on Kuwaiti land to China at a low price!" Prince Jaber said.

"Oil? Oil is a good thing. But, Your Royal Highness Prince Jaber, are you sure that there are oil fields in Kuwait? If not, wouldn't we be working in vain? Liu Yun asked rhetorically.

"Well, there should be!" Prince Jaber is a little lacking in confidence.

"General Liu, if possible, please help the Arab brothers in Kuwait! Their days are really hard. In addition, it may be possible that Kuwait will actually have oil. Allah will not do this to us Arabs! Saudi Prince Abdulaziz said.

Prince Jaber looked at Liu Yun expectantly, waiting for his reply.

Liu Yun pondered for a moment, and then said, "In this way, Prince Jaber, China can help you become the emir of Kuwait." However, China needs to obtain the right to exploit oil throughout Kuwait. We can pay Kuwait a million Chinese dollars a year, but all the oil extracted from Kuwait in the future belongs to China! Of course, it is also possible that oil will not be found in Kuwait. Even then, we admit that for China, a million Chinese dollars is nothing! ”

"Okay, General Liu, it's decided!" Prince Jaber was overjoyed. One million Chinese dollars, although compared to the 100 million Chinese dollars that the Kingdom gets, the root is nothing. But Prince Jaber was satisfied. One million Chinese dollars a year is enough for the Kuwaiti royal family to squander. Of course, if he had known about the existence of the Great Burgan oil field in southeastern Kuwait, he would probably regret his death.

"So, let's sign the agreement! In three days, our army will move and disarm the British garrison in Kuwait! Brigadier General Liu Yun took out a treaty that had already been prepared.

"General Liu, I hope that China will promise to protect the security of Kuwait!" Prince Jaber said. Without China's protection, Kuwait would not have been able to withstand the wrath of Britain.

"Of course, Kuwait, like the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, will be China's ally in the Middle East from now on, and China will provide security protection to Kuwait! Any country that uses force against Kuwait will be a provocation to China! Brigadier General Liu Yun said.

Prince Jaber was so happy that he signed his name on the treaty without saying a word. He felt that he had earned, not only to be able to ascend to the throne of Kuwait in advance, but also to receive a million Chinese dollars a year. And the Chinese side is also making a lot of money!