Chapter 43 (Part 1)
Buy, buy it desperately.
There is a very good noun that can appropriately describe what Chen Shaowen is doing now: "shopping crazy".
All the money must be spent within the specified time. Chen Shaowen had already figured it out: since it is buying things, then as long as it is useful things, no matter whether it is the items listed on the order or not, they must be bought. After all, all the materials that need to be purchased the most are not in stock. The joint purchase operation task of the special operations team and Chinese merchants was completed very well.
(This book was first published at Qidian)
Grain, sugar, coffee, meat... these things that were not originally listed on the shopping list were shipped back to China in large quantities. Chen Shaowen's reason is very simple: so many people buy the same thing together, so much money has to be spent, and all the supplies to be purchased are in stock. Since the primary purpose is to spend these completely useless money as soon as possible, then as long as you buy useful items, that's fine.
Under the explanation of this reason, Chen Shaowen quickly completed his task and returned to Beijing smoothly.
The shrewdness of successful merchants is not unique to individuals, and this method was quickly understood by others. The goods sent back from various countries in Southeast Asia were also varied, and more and more. There were food, use, wear, and everything. The money that was about to become waste paper finally returned to its original owner's pocket before we acted.
All the families of Chinese businessmen who participated in the operation, themselves and their property secretly returned to the country under the arrangement of the national security department. In this operation, they contributed too much. The property accumulated by generations, the market cultivated for many years, and the good reputation of businessmen were all gone in the actions needed by the country. Soon, they will become the targets of revenge for governments and private business groups. Apart from their own motherland, they have no power to rely on.
We will never forget those who have contributed to the country.
All Chinese businessmen participating in the economic acquisition action made the choice of going or staying according to the principle of voluntary action.
To choose the people who stay, we will give them a new identity to start their lives in the country. Of course, the protection and treatment they receive are the most perfect.
Those who choose to leave will send them to space and to the newly built Pluto base. With their savvy business acumen and young pioneering and risk-making spirit, we will create a perfect logistics base for the future strength and take-off of the motherland.
The oil crisis has begun.
As we expected, the world began to get messy.
The White House, the United States.
"Can anyone explain to me what's going on?" Scott roared hysterically in the president's office: "Where are the scientific committees? What about the energy research projects that require Congress to allocate tens of billions of dollars every year? What about the so-called oil experts and geologists? What did they do? What did they do?"
In the spacious office, dozens of various officials from the national energy department stood. Everyone stared silently at the backs of their front row personnel without saying anything, trying their best to avoid the president's angry gaze. Only those poor people standing in the first row were left alone to bear the curses and accusations of those in power.
"Just last month," President Scott continued to vent his anger, waving his hands: "Only last month, the so-called experts of you also told me that the oil on the earth is enough for decades for humans. We don't have to be confused about the crisis caused by energy. But less than a month later, noble gentlemen, you actually told me that the oil on the earth is about to run out. For God's sake, who can tell me what's going on?"
"Your Excellency, this is not our fault." After a period of embarrassing silence, Energy Minister Ton Dortz finally plucked up the courage to speak: "According to the oil reserves we have proven, we can indeed draw such a conclusion. But the changes in the earth's crust are unexpected, just like the drifting of the continent billions of years ago. This is God's will, and we cannot change it."
"Yes," said Anthony Sheck, the energy consultant standing by, who also intervened: "It is very regrettable that such a large amount of oil flowed into the underground. However, we cannot stop it at all. Because we do not have that power at all."
Seeing the advisor supporting his speech, the energy minister who found the Allied Army was a little happy. He quickly said, "Your Excellency, I don't think it's time to be upset. On the contrary, we are in a very favorable time now."
"Hmm?" quite puzzled: "What do you mean..."
“For a long time, oil, as the most used energy source on the planet, has consumed too much storage,” explained Tonn. “We have been looking for various new types of energy sources that can replace it. And there has been a lot of progress.”
"I understand what you said." The president waved his hand irritably: "I know all the so-called new energy sources you have made, and I also know that uranium, water, electricity and other things can replace oil. But Tang, how long have you been working on these projects? What have you been studying for more than 20 years? Since the day he was Secretary of State and entered the White House, I have been hoping that you can build me an engine that can replace gasoline with water. For this goal, I have to persuade Congress to allocate a total of $50 billion to your Energy Research Institute. Three years have passed, plus additional funding for various projects. I have given you a total of no less than 200 billion in research funds. But dear Tang, what have you built for me?"
Tang En Dortz's slightly red face was obviously a little annoyed. 200 billion yuan in three years is not a product, and there will be output as long as it is invested. This is scientific research and requires exploration of unknown things. To be honest, I really don't understand how this owner from California who only knows how to grow corn became president? Doesn't he even know this?
Even if you are angry, you still need to explain what you should explain. After all, they are the president and the highest leader of a country. Even if you are angry, you cannot be on your face.
Thinking of this, Ton Dortz couldn't help but tell: "Dear President, we have discovered a lot of new energy available in the past few years. However, the research progress in practical aspects is a bit slow, but great results and progress have been achieved."
Chapter completed!