Chapter 457 Changes in the situation
The International Energy Agency and the North American Petroleum Association each commissioned an intermediary company to visit Titanium Star Headquarters to discuss the purchase of shares in the Ocean Floating Island. They have little appetite and only require about 10% to 20% of the shares. However, they require participation in construction and supervision, and the cost is US$2 billion in interest-free loans, which shows their determination to win.
However, Liu Jinpeng had already told him that he would drag anything to buy, neither denying nor affirming it. This would take longer. After receiving Yang Sen's report, Liu Jinpeng did not move any more. He stood up and looked at the scorching sun outside, and then extinguished the idea of going out for a walk. At present, Bushra Island is still a military restricted area. Although there are no longer tanks on the bridge, private alert has not been reduced.
According to Lin Lin's report, there were at least two snipers on the treetops outside, and there was one in the reconnaissance post in dozens of meters. It was a net of heaven and earth, which definitely guaranteed the safety of Li Xiwen and his group. However, Liu Jinpeng looked at the window for a few minutes, but he didn't find where the two snipers were. Even if Lin Lin pointed it to him, it would be the same. It seemed that the Egyptian military was not a complete waste snack.
In fact, since the First Indian Ocean Fleet entered the Gulf of Aden, the situation has evolved to the established track of the imperial government, and neighboring countries, including Saudi Arabia, are in a dilemma. We have legitimate reasons to protest the actions of the Han Empire, and although the crown prince was assassinated, such behavior is tantamount to declaring war. No country has any reason to stop this action.
But if we don't protest, these neighboring countries are afraid that the Han Empire will take the opportunity to put their claws into Africa. Although there have been such signs before, at least they will use their allies to do it, rather than go into battle in person like this. When the tiger moves, the fox and hyena next to it will naturally run away in fear. This is the common sense of the world. The next drama is also normal. The silly hyena will scream twice, while the cunning fox will watch the movement.
Saudi Arabia, Oman, Eritrea, Kenya and other countries remained silent, while Yemen had to express strong protests because the Han Empire's navy was wandering at their doorstep. If you didn't shout a few domestic calls, you could call the government to be dismissed. And Seychelles, thousands of miles away, actually expressed boldness to welcome the Han Empire's navy. However, everyone knew that they were applying for imperial garrison to reduce their military expenditure.
The fleet of the Han Empire came to the mouth of the Red Sea. This oppressive situation not only brought pressure to neighboring countries, but also made the United States unable to sleep or eat. After the Somali government received the news, it also sent an envoy to try to negotiate with the Imperial fleet or the Imperial government. The conditions proposed by the Imperial government were very simple, to eliminate the Somali People's Army and seize their leaders for trial.
However, since the Somali government occupied a very far away from the People's Army's strongholds, there were also uncooperative separatist forces in the middle. After repeated weighing, the Somali government forces believed that they could not advance to the People's Army's strongholds, so their diplomatic efforts would eventually fail. However, the Somali government did not want to admit the failure. They promised the imperial government that they would capture the People's Army's strongholds within three months, and hoped to exchange it for several months of respite.
The imperial government was not stupid either. He did not think that the Somali government forces had the ability, so he refused the three-month request and only gave a two-week period. There were rebels inside and strong enemies outside. Under such huge pressure, the Somali government had to announce on June 8 that it would not be able to end the civil war in the short term, which also means that the Somali government will soon fall. Unless they can be forgiven by the Han Empire. The imperial request has been handed over to the Somali government through envoys, but has not received any response in the near future.
Liu Jinpeng and Li Xiwen are now under stricter protection, and it is precisely because the Imperial Navy fleet is coming to the Red Sea. Although it is under the guise and the Huashan also brought the scheduled x24 fighter jets, the Egyptian Kingdom is also a little nervous now. If something happens again, it is really hard to explain.
The purpose of Li Xiwen's visit to Egypt was to discuss the details of the military exercises and to talk about the cooperation plan of the two sides in the second half of the year. Now, affected by the attacks, the progress of negotiations has accelerated. Egypt's main military forces are in the Sinai Peninsula and have a long-term confrontation with the State of Jerusalem. However, Libya and Sudan cannot be taken lightly, so the garrison forces are not very sufficient except for Cairo, Fayum and other regions.
The current situation is changing rapidly. The diplomatic officials in Li Xiwen's escort have reached a preliminary agreement with the other party on the details of the exercise, but they still have to continue in-depth negotiations. It is estimated that it will take two days. Li Xiwen and Sayed have a daily meeting, but they are routine. Recently, they have also talked about some plans for the second half of the year, mainly economic cooperation. The Han Empire will increase its investment in Egypt, and Egypt has the obligation to protect investors' rights and interests.
Egypt's current economic structure is not very reasonable. In industry and agriculture, agriculture is relatively developed. The Nile region, including Fayum Oasis and other places, are all grain-producing areas. Egypt also has enviable welfare policies. It purchases a certain amount of grain from abroad and mixes local grain to make big cakes to every citizen at a very low price. This kind of excessive welfare often causes people to no longer cherish food. People often throw away endless cakes at will, and even use them to put on the table.
This status quo is almost known to everyone in Egypt, but if the abolition of this kind of welfare will lead to opposition from the parliament, so Prince Said is also very troubled. In terms of industry, the entry of foreign capital has led to the suppression of young national capital in China. Although there is policy tilt and government support, there is not much improvement. Moreover, for well-known reasons, Egyptians are not very interested in entrepreneurship. They prefer leisurely work as long as they can support their families.
These problems are very serious, but they are not unsolvable. The most important thing depends on the ruling rulings. However, these have nothing to do with Liu Jinpeng. He often attended the meetings between the two sides, but he soon got tired of boring diplomatic rhetoric. Many Egyptian royal family members and local wealthy people invited him to various cocktail parties, and he also took this opportunity to gradually enter Cairo's social circle.
Abdullah of Tatuza is the most attentive of these people. On this day, he invited Liu Jinpeng to play at the golf course under his pyramid as usual. Li Xiwen also ended the regular meeting with Sayed. She really wanted to see how the golf course was built under the pyramid. Abdullah was very excited and could invite His Royal Highness the Princess of the Han Empire, which was the most honorable guest since the completion of his golf course.
Abdullah's golf course is located in the outskirts of Cairo. It is close to Giza in the south. There are many pyramids of different sizes there, about ten kilometers away from the famous Khufu pyramid. When the weather is sunny and the sight is wide, you can vaguely see the Great Pyramid there by standing on the roof of the golf course. However, the more famous Sphinx cannot be seen, and it is blocked by the body of the Great Pyramid.
Abdullah is also an interesting person. He is knowledgeable and can be used to make many interesting historical stories to make jokes, especially Napoleon's bombardment of the Sphinx, which was criticized by him. However, when Abdullah saw that Li Xiwen did not talk much, she stopped talking about this matter. Emperor Napoleon was indeed unscrupulous at the beginning. If it were the Han Empire, it would not have done such a thing.
Abdullah's golf course arrived soon. The course covers a large area, with 18-hole par courses and training grounds and other novice fields. In addition to a lounge, practice hall and bathroom, the course also has restaurants and coffee shops and a hotel that can accommodate 88 guests. If the hotel hadn't had the high charge, there would probably be many guests who would have checked in early to see the Great Pyramid.
There is a windproof forest planted around the stadium, which can block some of the coming wind and sand. Most of the stadiums are sandy land adapted to local conditions, and only a small part is green space, which shows how precious the water resources here are. Because they lean against the Nile River, fresh water should be inexhaustible in the eyes of the Egyptians, but the decline in the Nile water volume in recent years has also sounded the alarm for the Egyptians who abused water resources.
Abdullah himself is also a member of the Water Resources Protection Committee. His course uses more than 60% less water than regular golf courses. It is mainly due to most of the sandy terrain. The sand here puts higher requirements for the players. The sandy sucks balls more difficult than green spaces, so the people who play here are basically enthusiasts of a certain level.
Liu Jinpeng is a rookie. She played with Wan Yichen once last time and learned a little bit of fur. This time she changed her sand level and couldn't play. Of course, she lost the game with Li Xiwen. However, because Li Xiwen was not sure to win, she didn't mention any conditions in advance. After the game, she regretted it. Abdullah followed her with fun. The boss was accompanying her, so the caddie was of course working harder.
Looking from the stadium, you can see the pyramid that is close to you, but Liu Jinpeng couldn't tell which pharaoh's tomb was, and Abdullah didn't explain. The pyramid was only a few hundred meters away from the stadium. The huge figure seemed to be able to be pressed down at any time. Abdullah introduced: "When the sun sets down and half of the sun is blocked by the pyramid, it is the most beautiful time for the scenery in the stadium."
Although it was very beautiful, Li Xiwen didn't plan to spend the night here. There were still ten soldiers and two armored vehicles from the Palace Guard outside. This was not about being friendly to the people or disturbing the people. Why bother to cause trouble to others? Abdullah didn't mind these big-headed soldiers and armored vehicles. He even took care of the lunch of the guard soldiers and confiscated their money. As for the refreshing drinks, he even took care of them.
During the rest time after playing the ball, Abdullah ordered his servants to give him a special sour plum soup, which was made by a Chinese chef he specially hired. It should be authentic, not the Egyptian sour plum soup with spices. After a while, Liu Jinpeng talked about the holographic advertising. Abdullah had already transferred the deposit to the Titanium Star Group account, and Sun Zongda's holographic advertising business department also officially took over the first business.
Cairo's placement also requires the help of local advertising companies. Abdullah has his own commonly used advertising companies, which is not a problem. The problem is that there is no precedent for holographic advertising. Abdullah is a little afraid of being fined by the Cairo authorities. Liu Jinpeng comforted: "I have communicated with Prince Said about holographic advertising. He believes that he can try it and gradually improve the legal terms."
This reduced Abdullah's concerns. He felt that he had really found the right person this time, and asked the servant to send a few more plates of snacks and drinks. Li Xiwen did not interfere with this. She and Mo Xiaohong looked around with telescopes, hoping to see something interesting. However, the golf course building itself has only 3 floors and is not far away. Obviously, she is destined to be disappointed.
Chapter completed!