Chapter 4229: Interests first

Zhao Guo has a great demand for oil. This demand comes from the rapid development of their industry, especially the automobile manufacturing industry and the development of the aviation industry. The large-scale promotion of internal combustion engines makes Zhao Guo's demand for oil more and more. Big. Although Qi's oil production is somewhat balanced with Zhao's oil demand. However, this relationship will not last long, after all, this resource is a non-renewable resource. Qi's exploited reserves are still relatively limited, in order to meet Zhao's long-term development needs and the balance and safety of future oil demand. Zhao Guo must find a large number of oil producing areas.

Nanyang is an area of ​​Koreans. Zhao Guo could not get enough oil there. In the Persian Gulf region. The Koreans occupied most of the oil-producing areas, but some of them were controlled by Zhao Guoren. This area is the Li Ren Department of the Persian National Army. There will provide a large amount of oil for Zhao, but there are still some problems with oil transportation in this area. Zhao needs to build a large number of oil ships and pass through many areas that are key to South Korea. This is simply the worst situation for Zhao's oil import. Zhao Guoren’s oil safety is very dangerous.

State of Zhao, Handan. Inside the staff.

"War is becoming more and more different. With the investment of some heavy weapons. Our demand for resources has become more and more important. Because our logistics supplies are already inseparable from so many resources. But these resources need to be passed. The transformation of heavy industry can only be completed. In the final analysis, this is still a competition for national power. However, the demand for a resource will also have a significant impact on the national strategy, such as oil." Li Mu suddenly saw the importance of oil, this foreseeing It is futuristic, which means that such a goal can be achieved within a certain period of time.

"Yes. Sir, but I think in comparison. The demand for iron ore resources will have a greater influence on us." Li Zuoche said. Cannonballs need steel, and artillery needs steel. The amount of steel required by a large number of artillery units will be very crazy. Under such circumstances, Li Zuoche believes that oil is not as important as steel, even though oil is a very important energy source. But Zhao Guo's current artillery towing relies on horses for towing. The demand for motor vehicles is not very large, and some special heavy artillery is carried out by railway. In contrast. The movement of heavy artillery is not a lot.

"I think you should look more long-term. At present we have seen the emergence of another important resource, such as oil. A large number of diesel locomotives. The distance and speed of horses are greatly restricted. If you use machinery, For example, using a tractor is much more expensive than using a horse. In this case, the towing speed and distance of the artillery will change greatly, and the attack speed and attack distance of the troops will be further extended. We should see Such a change must not limit some future practices in response to the current situation." Li Mu said.

"Yeah. I understand. But, sir, we should see this point, that is, with the use of these weapons and transportation equipment, the pressure on logistical supplies will also become greater. In addition to the large number of soldiers on the front line. In addition to the ammunition, more fuel is needed. In this way, the materials needed for combat will become even greater." Li Zuoche expressed some of his views. They don't know how they will fight in the future, but one thing is certain is that the war will become difficult to control. The most frightening thing is that war has become uncontrollable. For example, to attack forward positions, they need to mobilize a variety of artillery to launch shelling. Then reach a breakthrough. One of the ammunition consumption is a very large number. This requires a lot of vehicles to transport, in contrast, the food supply has become so small. This is the difference in the war situation. Moreover, once the other party launches a large-scale attack. If they attack their logistics supply line, the result will be self-evident. This will have a great impact on them.

"I know this. However, the development of war is like this. We must make some adjustments in line with the development of the times. Under the current situation, it is really difficult to change something, but we must pay attention to it. Yes, many things have changed a lot because of our changes. We should pay attention to this point." Li Mu said. Li Mu also does not know what will happen to some situations in future wars. But what he knows is that if they really want to fight, it must be a very terrible war. The advancement of weapons has allowed them to make many, many terrible choices. These are the results of weapon upgrades.

The city of Carthage. Lease area.

"It's really annoying. Those bonds can't be sold. This is not a good thing for us. This will greatly affect how much we make money. This is definitely not good news." Speaking of.

"I said long ago that such a market is difficult to develop. I asked a friend of mine. Let him find some things we need to solve such things in this regard, and let them find what we are currently doing. Some things, as a result, they found something that made us feel very bad." Yang Fang said.

"What is it?" Mara asked curiously.

"Our government does not seem to be interested in such bonds at all. They clearly stated that such bonds cannot be listed, which means that the chance of making a fortune will become extremely slim. Such bonds cannot be accepted by the market. Do you know what the consequences of acceptance are? If we buy a large number of bonds like this, it means that it will be hoarded in our hands, and eventually hoarded alive. This is not good news for us. "Yang Fang said.

"Oh my God. Fortunately we didn't expand. If this were the case, we would not be able to sell so many bonds. This is absolutely bad news for us. It is absolutely bad news." The other party said.

"Yes, this is definitely bad news, so we can only give up such a thing for the time being. We can only look for another opportunity to make a fortune, otherwise, we will be unable to do anything." Yang Fang was helpless. Speaking of.

"Speaking of some new projects, I know some news about Hannibal. It was said in the telegram from Hannibal." Mara said. Yang Fang nodded and motioned for the other party to continue.

"Hannibal almost united with Macedonia. Once the two sides form an alliance, Macedonia can attack from the rear. In this case, it will form a fatal blow to Loma. Such a blow is very terrifying. It will cause them a lot. I believe that this is a disaster for us. If it happens, it is a very good thing for us. I think that since we can’t solve this problem in Korea, we can cooperate with Zhao Guoren.” Mara said. To.

"Are you crazy? Cooperating with Zhao Guoren?" Yang Fang asked a little excitedly. Obviously, he was not very concerned about the news of Hannibal's alliance with Macedonia. What he was concerned about was the interests and their participation in the actions of Zhao Guoren. For Yang Fang, such things were absolutely not allowed to be done.

"I know, but this is related to our own interests. And Zhao Guoren's ideas are indeed very good. They have given Hannibal a lot of support. If they can make some huge changes in finance, I think , We can still cooperate. After all, such a thing is a major development prospect for us. You said, right?" the other party said.

"I said, yes. That's right, but in this case, the risk will increase a lot. Unless you are really crazy. Besides. It is difficult to say whether Zhao Guoren will issue bonds. If they know such things, they There are bound to be some brand-new changes." The other party said so.

"Well. I know. But what I know is that our interests can be expanded a lot. Moreover, I think this is a very good opportunity, you can think about it. Hannibal will get financial support from Macedonia, so The support of Loma will make our situation extremely favorable. This kind of situation is very rare, and many things are difficult to make great changes to have such a thing. This means that the colony of Lockheed Martin will have greater development ." Mara said.

Mara doesn’t seem to be a Carthaginian. This is what Yang Fang thinks. This guy is a guy with the highest interests. He doesn’t have a clear understanding of the country. He doesn’t even think he’s a Carthaginian. He cares about himself. Interests. Otherwise, there would be no such crazy thing as selling bonds.

But the Carthage market seriously stimulated his nerves, and he felt that he should support such things. Hannibal's performance was very good, and he took his attention to this point. He thinks that he can. At the very least, many things can be greatly changed.

"I know this. But I can't participate in it. I am Korean. Not from Zhao Guo. I don't know how Zhao Guo can solve such a thing. But if I really do this, it will have a great impact on me. It's big. I'm sorry." Yang Fang said.

"Well. Well, I'm just speculating. If Hannibal's performance is really amazing, I'll be involved. After all, you know, it's profit." Mara said.

"I understand. Benefits come first." Yang Fang nodded and said. They are like this without any discipline.