Reborn in Hong Kong: The Tycoon Grows Up

Not only the Japanese find it incredible, but also the richest man Bao. Unexpectedly, the Iraqis were so willing to give up part of such a good oil field. Are the Japanese being a little too cheap, but it's too late to stop them now; they are really looking for trouble. The Japanese people’s eyes are shining brightly, and I’m telling you now; the oil fields here cannot be mined by you. It is estimated that Mitsubishi will definitely jump up and Iwasaki Koki will definitely fall out with you.

Although it is cheaper for Mitsubishi, it is also looking for a scapegoat for Heiyun Group. The black cloud is getting bigger and bigger, and it can even threaten the status of many companies in the United States. If you take advantage of everything and don't have any allies, it will be very dangerous in the end.

Letting Japanese companies grow will bring more advantages than disadvantages to the current Mr. Bao. After all, with them standing in front and me behind, Japan would be more comfortable.

Bao Zixuan said with a smile: "Heiyun Group already has an oil field here, so we will not participate this time. If Mr. Iwasaki is worried, how about I privately invest part of the shares."

Such a good business, I still want to invest in it; although it is a project introduced by the guy in front of me, this is a one-man business; Mitsubishi must eat it.

Iwasaki Koki said with a smile: "What did Mr. Bao say? There is nothing to worry about between us. I know this is within the Kurdish sphere of influence, but Mitsubishi will take care of everything."

Since the old boy knows everything, there is no need to worry. If he suffers losses due to riots in the oil field area, Iwasaki Koki will blame him. Although you can't do anything, it's better to explain it clearly in advance to avoid unclear explanation later.

Since someone wants to mine alone, the matter has nothing to do with him. Once the general direction is set, we can talk about other things slowly. Furthermore, Japanese experts will continue to explore the Kirkuk oil field area. Not to mention taking any advantage, but the Japanese are definitely not the ones who suffer.

The oil fields have been viewed, and Iwasaki is satisfied. Then the next step must be the shipyard, and the three of them know it in their hearts; if the shipyard doesn't understand it, then the oil field can only show you. If you want to mine, you can only say sorry. There is no shortage of investors in the oil fields, and if Mitsubishi is not sincere enough, it will definitely not be able to develop it.

Basra was founded in 636 and gradually became a cultural and trade center. Paper mills were established using reeds and date palm leaves from the swamps of the lower reaches of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers as raw materials. The suburbs are an important date production area in Iraq, with the main agricultural products being dates, corn and rice.

According to historians, Basra Port is one of the oldest ports in the world. However, as a modern port, construction of Basra Port began in 1914. During World War I, the British occupied Basra. During World War II, the Allies sent military supplies to the Soviet Union through Basra.

After World War II, with the rapid development of Iraq's oil industry and the exploration of oil in areas near Basra, the city of Basra became Iraq's emerging petrochemical industry base and oil export center. Basra Port has also gradually developed into the leading modern port on the Persian Gulf coast. As the transportation hub of Iraq, Basra has a direct railway to the capital Baghdad; there are also roads and civil aviation connecting it to Arab countries.

However, Basra was severely damaged during the Iran-Iraq War. Port facilities were closed and the refinery and many buildings in the city were destroyed.

At this time, the second young master brought Bao Zixuan and Iwasaki Koki to this thousand-year-old city. Although Iraq is rich in oil resources, its geographical location is very awkward. There are only a few small seaports in the country, and they are very close to each other. It can be said that once the Persian Gulf is blocked, Iraq's maritime trade can only be closed.

Although Iraq has begun to rebuild the Basra port, the progress is very slow. After all, domestic funds are insufficient and a lot of money has been made from exporting oil; the debts owed due to the war need to be repaid; and the defense industry needs to be improved. As well as other expenditures, it can be said that there is basically no spare money in the country; therefore, some non-urgent projects can only be repaired slowly.

Bao Zuofu and Iwasaki Koki don't think so. They have everything perfect, but they still need you to invest. It is precisely because of the rags that they are the opportunities for businessmen.

The second young master said apologetically: "I made you both laugh. Because of the war, Basra needs to be rebuilt. But for Iraq, the most suitable place for the shipyard is definitely Basra. Other than that, I really can't find any other place." What a better choice than here.”

It's no wonder that the other party is embarrassed. After all, Basra at this time is not to say riddled with holes, but at least it is very dilapidated. It simply does not match the historical reputation, size and status of the city.

Bao Zixuan said with a smile: "Second Young Master, please don't say that. Although it doesn't look that beautiful, it is an opportunity for us. It cannot be built without destruction. There were too many factors to consider when building a shipyard before. Many historical buildings must It must be retained. But now, it can be completely re-planned; it is most suitable to build the shipyard here."

"Basra is only 55 kilometers away from the Persian Gulf. Heiyun Group and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries can pay to widen the channel; at least two oil tankers with more than 300,000 tons must be able to navigate in opposite directions. In the past, many places along the coast were impossible for you to demolish, but now they can There aren’t that many worries.”

"As long as Iraq is determined, this can be done. And it won't cost your country a penny. We will collect the ship tolls, so there will be no problem. Or your country can exchange oil and minerals, and many plans can be implemented. . Things are not static, you must learn to be flexible.”

"With navigation capabilities, the shipyard's raw materials can be easily transported."

Hearing that Bao Zixuan wanted to widen the river, Iwasaki Koki felt very guilty. What does this guy mean? Is he playing a double act with the Iraqi side? But it doesn't look like it, and Bao Zixuan is never the one who suffers in anything he does, so he'd better take a look first before talking.

At present, the two of them are partners and must work together; if the Iraqi side sees that they have differences, their interests will inevitably be damaged.

The second young master also didn't expect that Bao Zixuan was so courageous. It is actually required that the entire river channel can stagger two 300,000-ton oil tankers; according to this design, the river channel should be widened by at least 30-40 meters to both banks. It doesn't seem very long, but multiplying this distance by 55 kilometers means that the amount of work required is quite large.

But then I thought about it, this would also be of great benefit to Iraq’s maritime transportation. Increasing cargo transportation volume will inevitably reduce domestic prices, which is also a good thing for the people.

And as Bao Zixuan said, the city had just suffered a war and many historical buildings were destroyed. If it is demolished and rebuilt now, the people will not be too resentful. As long as good houses are built for the people in other places, it will not be too late for them to be happy.

The second young master smiled and said: "Mr. Bao still has a way. I very much support the counter-plan of river widening. However, people along the way need to make arrangements, so I can't give you a clear answer yet."

Hearing what the second young master said, Richest Bao was very pleased. This guy can put the interests of the people first, which shows that he is a mature successor.

Bao Zixuan: "The arrangement for the people is actually very simple. Plan the land in other parts of Basra and then build houses for them. Each family can be allocated a house of the same area as before."

"And commercial streets, schools, and factories can be built around the house. At the same time, Black Cloud Bank and Mitsubishi Bank can provide loans, and Mitsubishi Shipyard itself can produce fishing boats. Mr. Iwasaki asked his employees to work harder and taught the Iraqi brothers to operate boats and fish. ability."

"As long as the Iraqi people want to do something, there is a job waiting for them. In addition, the government is giving them certain subsidies, such as tax exemptions for the first few years of starting a business, etc., which are all very good methods."

"Even for those who have no jobs now, manpower is needed to build houses, build docks, and widen rivers. The two companies Heiyun and Mitsubishi will mobilize a lot of heavy machinery. We are creating a training class; as long as they are young people in Iraq, they will You can learn a skill for free.”

"Actually, the matter is not that complicated. It just depends on whether the Second Young Master, the President, and Iraq are willing to take a step forward."

After hearing Bao Zixuan's analysis, the Second Young Master and Iwasaki Koki were both stunned. No wonder people can make their companies so big. Just a little bit of exertion can make people benefit a lot.