Everything was just like President Walsh and the Commander-in-Chief of Normandy. The attack on the Rumaira oil field was indeed done by the Kurdish armed forces, with the purpose of continuing to kidnap public opinion around the world to interfere with the US military operations.≧  It is just a plan, although this is the plan, when the news of the Rumaira oil field explosion came back to Badina, acting President Majid still felt sad.

In the morning, Majid and Zhou Ming were having a meal together in the Presidential Palace restaurant. Majid kept muttering to Zhou Ming: "This Rumaira is not only the wealth of the Hussein family, but also the largest oil field in Iraq. Its proven reserves have exceeded 3 billion tons, ranking sixth in the world. It would be a pity to be blown up like this now!"

"I say to Acting President, since you have issued an order to attack the Rumaira oil field, don't worry about how big the Rumaira oil field is, because that doesn't make any sense."

Zhou Ming said to Majid that in fact, Zhou Ming did not intend to say these words at first. After all, before he persuaded him to order to attack the Rumaira oil field, Zhou Ming had already explained all the interests to him clearly. Now Majid's thoughts are too annoying. Zhou Ming cannot stop explaining to him again for his own sake.

This made Zhou Ming feel helpless, and he also understood that Majid clearly had a more accurate vision than Salm, but why has Iraq been Salm in charge for more than ten years, and no matter how outstanding Majid is, he can only be the second-in-command. This is because of this determination.

Salm may have a worse vision than Majid, and he will be frightened by the bombing of the US military, but at least he will not hesitate when it comes to making a decision, and he will not regret it as long as he makes a decision.

No matter how good Majid's vision is, his indecisive style has always been the biggest problem for him. Just like now, even though he has given orders to let the Kuds pretend to be the US military and attack the Rumaira oil field, he is still thinking nonstop, unable to bear the mining equipment and the oil that has not been mined underground, which seems too petty.

"I certainly also know that the Rumaira Oilfield has always been the fate of the Hussein family, because whether it is a coup or a war, you all rely on the Rumaira Oilfield to provide you with a steady stream of funds."

Zhou Ming suddenly changed the subject and said, "But Mr. Acting President, please understand that there is a saying in our business world that no matter how expensive things are, only goods that can be sold are valuable. If they cannot be sold, then they will be worthless."

Zhou Ming's words made Majid lower his head. With Majid's wisdom, he could certainly understand Zhou Ming's meaning. Due to the US oil embargo, the Rumaira Oilfield cannot be transported out for US dollars, no matter how large it can produce oil. In this case, even if Rumaira is the world's largest oil field, it is useless to produce one billion tons of oil every day because it cannot be sold.

"I understand the truth, but I still feel a little reluctant." Majid said. "In the past, there was Rumaira Oilfield. No matter how the Hussein family was, they could at least retain their last wealth. We never thought that one day we would destroy him."

"That can only be said that the times have changed too quickly, making your mind unable to keep up." Zhou Ming spread his hands and said, "But it doesn't matter, at least Badina's no-fly zone has been lifted now, right? Then the next thing is the freighter transported all the food to the bus."

Majid nodded and said, "I have contacted the shipping company responsible for transportation. Their ships will enter the bay tomorrow and go directly to the Busla after being inspected by the US Navy. I can understand how to exchange oil for food, but I always feel that it is a very disadvantageous decision to exchange for food with a giant oil field like Rumaira. After all, only if the Rumaira oil field produces oil, I can exchange for food, right?"

"It is true, but Iraq is not the only oil field, Rumaira, but it can be exchanged for food, but only your Hussein family can do it." Zhou Ming told Majid.

Seeing that Majid was a little unresolved, Zhou Ming then said to him: "I know you look down on agriculture and think that oil is more valuable than corn and wheat. I admit that it is true, but it is in a market with open and abundant commodities. That is to say, when you enter a market with corn and wheat and oil, then oil will definitely be more expensive than corn and wheat."

Speaking of this, Zhou Ming deliberately paused before asking again: "What about the other way around? When there is only oil in a market, no corn or wheat?"

"You should know that corn and wheat are rigid demands that people eat every day. No matter how valuable oil is in industrial value, it is just an elastic demand, that is, if it has the best, but if it does not, it will not make people unable to survive."

Zhou Ming then continued: "This is the case in Iraq now. The total population of more than 20 million is more than 7 million are starving or facing the danger of starvation. It is clear at this time which is more important to food or oil. After all, oil cannot be eaten as food, but without food, all oil workers or guard soldiers will die."

"The United States is strong, but most people only see the strong military and financial strength of the United States. Few people care that the United States is now the world's number one agricultural exporter and the world's number one industrial power."

Zhou Ming said: "Industry needs to be said, but agriculture is the basis of everything. Any product is based on fullness. If you lose this advantage, no matter how strong the United States' financial strength is, it will become a pot of other countries, just like an island country in East Asia. As long as there is a little situation in the United States, you can come to harvest your economic achievements at any time, but you cannot resist."

Majid thought for a while and said, "I think it may be a bit difficult for people like me who can eat lamb chops for every lunch, but I am still willing to believe your words by Mr. Zhou Ming. But what I am worried about is that a Rumaira oil field can really reverse the trend of the US military?"

Zhou Ming smiled and said, "Don't worry, the strange logic and influence of the Virgin Mary in Western countries are absolutely beyond your imagination. For them, for a person who is unknown abroad, they can spray their country into a state of nothing, and ultimately make the government compromise."

"Of course, the most important thing is the huge profits in the oil-for-food plan. Therefore, even if there is no public opinion, all the consortiums who want to make a profit in this plan will help us prepare this public opinion."

Zhou Ming told Majid that his words were not groundless, because Zhou Ming vaguely remembered that in his previous life, he heard that the son of a certain United Nations Secretary-General and the prime minister of a Western country were involved in the bribery scandal of the oil-for-food program. They were all criticized for using their powers to strive for participation in the program for bribery companies.

Then it is obvious that the profits in the United Nations Secretary-General and a Prime Minister will definitely be imaginable.

Just like a metaphor in later generations, for Western countries, oil is gold, and food is just a stone that can be seen everywhere; while in Iraq, it is just the opposite, oil is a stone that can be seen everywhere, and food is precious gold; then when we take the stone in our eyes to exchange for equivalent Iraqi gold, this transaction is the same as making a fortune in vain! This huge profit is enough to make anyone crazy!

Majid finally sighed heavily and said, "I understand. Anyway, with the US military blockade now, the oil produced in the Rumaira Oilfield cannot be transported out. Just do it again when needed in the future."

"This idea is very positive. So if the war is over in the future, I hope I can get the first contract for the revival of the Rumaira oil field." Zhou Ming said to Majid.

"I really hope to see that day soon," said Majid.

At this time, the life secretary of the Presidential Palace suddenly walked into the restaurant and reported to Zhou Ming and Majid that the Chinese Ambassador Lin Hong requested to enter the Presidential Palace and discuss important matters with Zhou Ming.

This request made Zhou Ming feel a little helpless because he had always lived in the presidential palace and had forgotten that he was just a businessman who came to change history. It seems that power is indeed easy to make people lose it!

Zhou Ming sighed in his heart, and at the same time he secretly warned himself that this is Iraq. Even if Majid is not determined enough, he has been the second-in-command for so long. If he really crosses the bottom line one day, even if he is willing to let him go, the Hussein family will not.

Then Zhou Ming finished his breakfast and met Lin Hong in the reception room. Lin Hong came up and smiled and said to Zhou Ming: "It turns out that Comrade Zhou Ming came here alone."

Zhou Ming frowned when he heard this: "Is Ambassador Lin having something to say?"

Lin Hong nodded: "It's news from the country. Mr. Yang asked me to tell you that tomorrow morning, when the Sxin Conway arrives in Basra, an important person hopes to see you there."

This news surprised Zhou Ming very much. He knew that the Sxin Conway was the first freighter to transport food to Iraq in the oil-for-food plan. So who would follow that freighter to Basra? Could it be Lin Muqing and Tang Ran? They were too worried about their safety here, so they secretly followed the freighter to the oil-for-food plan to carry food.

If it were Tang Ran, Zhou Ming believed that she could do such a thing, but it would be impossible with the mature and steady Lin Muqing.

At this time, Lin Hong said to Zhou Ming again: "Comrade Zhou Ming, I think you should not guess, because that is someone you can't guess. And now I'm not convenient to tell you."

Zhou Ming knew that although he and Lin Hong used communication and basically didn't understand anything in the presidential palace, it was absolutely right to be careful. Besides, it was definitely not easy to ask Lin Hong to come to him like this, so he nodded very simply and said, "Okay, I understand, so when will we set off for Basra? Now or tomorrow?"

"The Sxinconway will arrive at Basra Port tomorrow morning, and we will leave tonight," said Lin Hong.

Zhou Ming had no objection to Lin Hong's decision, so Zhou Ming and Lin Hong came out after notifying Majid.

In fact, if Zhou Ming had not informed Majid in the past, but now Zhou Ming realized that he was a guest after all, then he would still have the minimum respect for Majid, the current Iraqi master, otherwise if he had lost Majid's support, many of his own things would not be able to continue.

At noon, Zhou Ming and Lin Hong left after lunch. They were in the embassy car. In the car, Zhou Ming asked Lin Hong: "Amistant, can you tell me now?"

"I originally thought you wouldn't ask anymore, but I'll know it when I arrive at Basra tomorrow." Lin Hong said.

Zhou Ming shrugged: "I know in advance that I feel a little confident, right? Many times, too sudden surprises can easily turn into fright."

Lin Hong smiled and told Zhou Ming: "The person who wants to see you is US President Walsh, whom Mr. Yang told me in person on the phone."

Zhou Mingze said, "No matter who said it, I don't believe it."
Chapter completed!