The Caspian Sea coast, specifically the northern east coast of the Caspian Sea, Kazakhstan's Caspian Sea coastline is in the shape of a "7", and the north coast is the border area with Russia.
Yao Yuan and Nian Haihong drove here and looked at the world's largest lake and inland sea. They marveled at Kazakhstan's rich product resources and talked about history, especially the glorious period when Genghis Khan drank from the Danube River.
From the Tangnuuliang Sea to Vladivostok, from northern Siberia to the Mekong Delta, what often makes people sigh is that if it were not hindered by the vast Pacific Ocean, our ancestors might have traveled eastward to North America and conquered the New World.
Yao Yuan did not discuss this with Nian Haihong on the spur of the moment, but instead brought up the Central Asian Railway Artery Planning project and asked for Nian Haihong's opinion.
Nian Haihong is not only a master of technology, but also a veteran cadre who has worked in the state-owned enterprise system all his life and is an expert in studying in the Soviet Union.
A piece of Central Asia was spread on the engine cover. Nian Haihong watched Yao Yuan draw three lines on it with a red pencil. Each line made him feel the boiling blood that he had not seen for a long time.
From Ili Prefecture to Togust in Kyrgyzstan, to Kashgar in Uzbekistan, to Ashgabat in Turkmenistan, to Tehran in Iran, passing through Ankara in Turkey, and Istanbul entering the European continent...
Nian Haihong looked at this line running through the Eurasian continent and breathed quickly.
But Yao Yuan said in a deep voice, "The idea of this railway artery is an alternative plan that I am prepared to put pressure on the Kazakh government. If they do not agree to the Kazakhstan railway plan, I will implement this plan, at least through Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan
I am sure that it will be approved by the three countries of Turkmenistan and Turkmenistan."
"At that time, my oil can first be transported by sea from the northern Caspian Sea to the southern Caspian Sea, part of it will be transported back to the country through the Barker Oil Pipeline, and part of it will be transported back to the country through this railway."
"The cost increase is certain, but it is always more cost-effective than using cars to transport thousands of kilometers. The Kazakh government will not sit idly by."
"Sir, what I'm not sure about now is the attitude of the country. Please help me analyze it. No matter which of these two railway lines is approved, will the country fully support me?"
This is the reason why Yao Yuan asked Nian Haihong for advice.
After a battle with the conservatives, Yao Yuan wanted to understand many things. It is not advisable to rely too much on a certain force. If he wants to develop in the long term, he must have a balance.
Nian Haihong pondered for a long time and said, "Xiao Yao, do you know what it will mean once these two railway lines are completed and opened to traffic?"
"Central Asian countries use the Soviet-era wide gauge, which is 1,520 millimeters, while our country adopts the standard gauge, which is 1,435 millimeters. One of the reasons why the Kazakh Parliament did not approve the China-Kazakhstan Railway is that they do not accept the standard gauge.
Yao Yuan said with regret.
Railway gauge is a political issue.
"It seems you have thought clearly."
Nian Haihong said solemnly, "My worry is contrary to yours. The country will only support it. The reason is very simple. The railway is an extension of politics and military and the main artery of the economy and society. The country is eager to build railways abroad."
"Back then, we assisted Africa in building the Tanzania-Zambia Railway. At that time, there were many difficulties in the country, but we still gritted our teeth and did it. The impact will gradually be reflected in the future. This is the significance of the railway."
"On the contrary, your attitude towards Central Asia is too optimistic. During the Soviet period, all five Central Asian countries were members of the fiscal transfer payment alliance. Among the countries that are least willing to disintegrate the Soviet Union, all five Central Asian countries are among them."
"This shows that the five Central Asian countries are extremely dependent on the Soviet Union. Now the Soviet Union is gone, but Russia is still there, inheriting the Soviet Union's main legacy and also inheriting the Soviet Union's political influence."
Nian Haihong was implicitly reminding Yao Yuan that he must pay attention to Moscow's influence on Central Asia. Of course, he didn't know that Yao Yuan knew more. However, being able to see this is enough to show that Nian Haihong has an interest in Moscow after the disintegration of the Soviet Union.
The situation is very clear.
After all, he is an expert in studying in the Soviet Union.
"If you want to build a railway from Karamay to Kashagan, it must use standard gauge. Not to mention that the Kazakh government will not allow two gauge railways in the country. To say the least, even if they agree, this
This railway cannot be connected to Kazakhstan’s railway network and can only be used as a dedicated railway for oil transportation, which will greatly reduce both its economic and strategic significance.”
After a pause, Nian Haihong said seriously, "On this point alone, it will be difficult for you to convince the Kazakh government, because it is impossible for the Kazakh government to change all the railways built in the country to standard gauge. Xiao Yao, what do you think about the Kazakh government?
Did the government refuse to approve this railway because the annual output of the Bemut oil field cannot meet their psychological requirements?"
Yao Yuan was stunned. He had never reviewed this issue before, because this reason was tenable.
However, when Nian Haihong asked, he suddenly discovered that the real reason was probably not because the annual oil production was not large enough.
Nian Haihong said in a deep voice, "With an annual output of 20 million tons of oil, for the Kazakh government, this is the entire export output. Will they be indifferent to the annual export volume of more than three billion US dollars?"
Yes, the Kazakh government is so poor that it has to lose its pants. The export volume exceeds 3 billion US dollars every year. This is simply another blood meter. How could they think it is not enough!
Jiang is still very old. In terms of political vision, Nian Haihong is way ahead of Yao Yuan, and his political knowledge is not comparable to that of Yao Yuan.
Yao Yuan felt more and more that it was right to discuss the railway plan with Nian Haihong openly and honestly.
"According to what you said, not only did the parliament disagree, but Nazarev also refused. He urged me to produce more oil. I'm afraid he was telling me in a subtle way that the current price was not enough for him to change Kazakhstan.
railway gauge." Yao Yuan said.
Nian Haihong nodded slightly and said, "This is just one of them. Nazarev was a high-ranking official in the Soviet Union. His skills are extraordinary. Economic interests are one layer, and there is another layer of political interests. I'm afraid you have to fight with
Let’s talk to him.”
A cross-border railway that cannot be connected to the national railway network is very useless, and the national government must bear half of the investment. However, in order to be connected to the national railway network, the track gauge must be unified, and then the problem arises.
Yao Yuan will not accept the broad-track system, and Nazaryev also knows it very well.
This is the focus of the problem.
Yao Yuan pondered.
For a long time, he slowly shook his head and said, "It is not appropriate to meet with Nazaryev now. As you know, brother, we built the new capital of Kazakhstan for free. With this super project at the bottom, we can be in an invincible position."
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Nian Haihong thought for a while and agreed with Yao Yuan's point of view.
At this time, he discovered that if Yao Yuan had planned all this long ago, then Yao Yuan's vision was definitely not in the next few years, maybe he could see further...