Resource Tycoon Reborn

Chapter 232 A piece of bad news

Prince Marktoum's words were actually a kind of test. He wanted to see Fang Mingyuan's expectations for the future profitability of this conceived hotel. If Fang Mingyuan had confidence in it, with his current net worth, he would naturally not

Will reject his invitation, and if even Fang Mingyuan himself does not have enough confidence, then Prince Maktoum will have to think about it again. Although, Prince Maktoum has been destined to become the world's number one in the future.

He was attracted by the luxurious hotels, but he was not so addicted that he jumped into action without careful consideration.

Fang Mingyuan was already happy in his heart. The Sailing Hotel has amazed the world since it was built. Although the investment is huge, the income is also very considerable. If you hold the equity of it, it is a piece of money that cannot be bought in the future.

A good business. "If Prince Maktoum and your country allow it, I can undertake this project solely, but I don't know, according to your country's laws, is this allowed to happen?" Fang Mingyuan remembered that in his previous life, he had

An information I read mentioned that the United Arab Emirates is very cautious about the entry of foreign capital. Just like China in the early days of reform and opening up, foreign capital cannot occupy a controlling stake in an enterprise or establish a wholly-owned enterprise. It must be with

A joint venture between local people.

Prince Maktoum's cheeks were slightly hot. In the United Arab Emirates, foreigners are indeed not allowed to establish wholly-owned enterprises in the country, even in the hotel industry. Although he is the prince of the Emirate of Dubai, he cannot defy the law. However,

In this way, Prince Maktoum felt relieved. Fang Mingyuan's words showed that he was extremely confident in the hotel's future profit prospects, which was enough for him.

"I'm sorry, according to the laws of the United Arab Emirates, foreign citizens cannot occupy a controlling position in companies in the United Arab Emirates. If you are willing to invest, I can give you 15% of the shares for US$100 million!"

Fang Mingyuan once mentioned that the final cost of the hotel should be around one billion U.S. dollars. Prince Marktoum generously transferred an additional 5% of the shares. This can be regarded as a reward for Fang Mingyuan, the designer, 50 million U.S. dollars.

The reward is also extremely generous.

Fang Mingyuan nodded with regret. Although he couldn't get a share that satisfied him, if he got it, it would be a good thing that would make many people jealous in the future. "Prince Maktoum, thank you for your generosity. That's it."

, I accepted it shamelessly."

Prince Maktoum and Prince Abdullah laughed with relief - since Fang Mingyuan also wants to invest in it, then they will be camels on a rope, both prospering and losing. This is to preserve the value of Fang Mingyuan's own investment.

In order to increase the value, Fang Mingyuan will also do his best in the construction of the Sailing Hotel. Compared with such a harvest, Prince Maktoum and Prince Abdullah did not pay attention to the mere 50 million US dollars. Moreover,

In their view, there is nothing to fear from people who can be bribed by interests.

Since taking over the task from Prince Maktoum, Prince Abdullah has been asking round and round about how Fang Mingyuan is willing to tell his whole idea. However, Fang Mingyuan always talks about him and never gives it to him.

There was a definite letter, so Prince Maktoum decided to try it again.

Prince Maktoum smiled and said: "Fang, then..."

At this moment, the phone in the car suddenly rang, and Prince Marktoum picked it up. After hearing a few words, his face immediately darkened.

"Abdullah, I just received the news that Saddam has just announced that the territory of Kuwait will be merged into the territory of Iraq, and the territory of Kuwait will be divided into two parts. One part will be merged into the Basra Province of Iraq, and the other part will be merged into the Basra Province of Iraq.

It's a newly established province." Prince Maktoum, who put down the phone, had lost interest in talking to Fang Mingyuan and said to Prince Abdullah with a gloomy face.

"What?" Prince Abdullah exclaimed in disbelief, "Saddam, the devil, he actually openly annexed our country?" After Iraq invaded Kuwait and drove away the Kuwaiti royal family, it also supported the establishment of a puppet

The Kuwaiti government was trying to confuse the public. Unexpectedly, only ten days had passed before the Iraqis showed their ferocious face. They even tore off this fig leaf and openly declared that they would destroy Kuwait!

"Yes, Saddam no longer hides his ambitions for other countries' territories!" Prince Maktoum said worriedly, "It seems that this war is inevitable!" Saddam's move is undoubtedly

It is a tough response to the international community's request that he withdraw his troops from Kuwait and resolve the issue peacefully. This shows that Iraq is bound to win over Kuwait!

"May God send down thunder to kill the devil Saddam!" Prince Abdullah shouted angrily. Before this, many royal families in Arab countries, including the Kuwaiti royal family, hoped to peacefully resolve this issue.

Question. It is hoped that through the military threat of the international community and the US military, Saddam can take the initiative to withdraw troops from Kuwait, thereby resolving this crisis without using weapons.

In particular, the United Nations Security Council rarely maintained a unanimous and harsh attitude towards Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, and the Soviet Union unexpectedly announced that it would not support Iraq's action, taking the same position as the United States, which surprised many people.

You must know that during the Cold War, similar things happened many times, but each time it was because the Security Council could not reach an agreement at all. Either the United States or the Soviet Union cast a veto, and the other party could only watch the situation helplessly.

development in an unfavorable direction.

In Prince Abdullah's view, without the support of the Soviet Union, and the Americans threatening to fight at all costs, and with the condemnation from the whole world, Saddam must be in a state of despair now, and it is difficult to get off the horse.

If someone can give him a step, maybe the matter can be solved.

For Saddam, the Kuwaiti royal family naturally hates Saddam so much that they wish to stone him to death, but they also understand that once a large-scale war breaks out, Kuwait will inevitably become the main battlefield between the two armies. In that case,

Kuwait's decades of achievements may be destroyed in one day! And more importantly, there are a large number of oil wells scattered in Kuwait's territory. If they are ignited by the flames of war, the consequences are unimaginable.

As a result, not only Kuwait's economy will suffer a heavy blow, but Kuwait's oil industry will also face a devastating blow. The possible environmental pollution caused by the Persian Gulf cannot be measured in terms of money. Therefore, for the Iraqi government,

Many people still hold on to illusions.

But Saddam's move completely destroyed their last hope!

Compared with Prince Abdullah's shock and confusion, Prince Maktoum noticed Fang Mingyuan's calm face, as if he had been mentally prepared for this news.

"Fang, you don't seem surprised by this news?" Prince Maktoum asked bluntly.

Fang Mingyuan naturally would not tell him that not only did he know that Saddam would not compromise on the Kuwait issue at this time, but he also knew that even after the United Nations Security Council issued an ultimatum on the use of force, Saddam still refused to compromise on the Kuwait issue.

Withdraw troops. That war lunatic cannot be inferred by common sense at all. "Prince Maktoum, I personally think that this is just the beginning. Next, perhaps President Saddam of Iraq will do something even more surprising to us."

Things come up."

"What's more surprising to us?" Prince Maktoum repeated in surprise. He couldn't think of anything more surprising and unacceptable than this.

Fang Mingyuan pondered for a moment, and decided to show his "ability" in world politics in front of Prince Maktoum. In that case, it would be beneficial to his future cooperation with these Arabs.

"For example, there are still a large number of nationals of Western countries stranded in Iraq and Kuwait, right?" Fang Mingyuan said as he opened the refrigerator in the car, but was surprised to see that there was wine in the refrigerator!

Prince Maktoum and Prince Abdullah nodded in confusion. This is normal. Iraq's post-war reconstruction work and Kuwait's oil industry have attracted a large number of engineering talents from Western countries to seek employment.

, and there are also a large number of representatives of large companies from Western countries stationed in Iraq and Kuwait, as well as media personnel, totaling thousands of people. But what does they have to do with Saddam?

"As we all know, the military strength of the US military is definitely one of the best on this planet. Once Saddam discovers that the US military's attack is inevitable, do you think he will order the kidnapping of these citizens of Western countries and use them as hostages?

To threaten Western governments not to use force against Iraq?" Fang Mingyuan calmly took out a bottle of drink and closed the refrigerator door.

Fang Mingyuan's words made Prince Maktoum and Prince Abdullah look at each other and were speechless for a long time. As Fang Mingyuan said, after Iraq invaded Kuwait, Saddam will indeed remain in Iraq.

and detained nationals of many countries in Kuwait. However, according to international law, even in a war, harm to civilian targets must be avoided as much as possible. If Saddam treats these people as hostages, in order to

If it threatens the international community, it will inevitably trigger greater condemnation from the international community!

Prince Abdullah stammered: "Fang, is this...impossible? If Saddam dares to do this, then wouldn't that be crazy!"