Selling oil across Libya

Chapter 30 My Oil Field, My Rules

The Legislative Council encountered a major setback on the first issue.

In order to completely eliminate the colonel's lingering influence, some people proposed that all officials who had served in the government during the colonel's era should not hold positions in the new government.

According to this standard, a large number of officials, including Transitional Council head Jalil and interim government president Magariaf, should resign immediately.

Okay, not a large number.

Almost all of them.

Subsequently, some proposed that, in order to build a new Libya and completely eliminate foreign interference in Libya, all those who have been in exile or have close ties with foreign powers should not be allowed to serve in the new government.

According to this standard, a large number of armed group leaders, headed by Haftar, are no longer allowed to hold leadership positions.

Yuri doesn't need it.

Yuri himself did not hold any position in the interim government.

Moreover, without overseas experience, you can't find any flaws even with a magnifying glass; it's spotless.

Not a Libyan?

What about the evidence?

Is the evidence legal?

We cannot deny that Yuri is Libyan just because his name does not conform to Libyan tradition.

With the first shipment of oil leaving Zawiya for Italy, Numidian shipping has received increasing attention.

Eni Group is making further efforts, hoping to sign a long-term supply contract with Numidia to purchase as much oil as Numidia produces.

Yuri can sign long-term supply contracts.

However, for long-term supply, the price cannot be $90 per barrel; it must be determined by market conditions.

While Eni was still hesitating, Total finally couldn't resist and took the initiative to contact Numidia.

Yuri simply threw the fax from Total into the wastebasket.

Libyan oil is indeed in high demand. Orders from NATO countries poured in, and the hand of justice finally responded.

Hand of Justice: Is there any oil left?

Numidia (small translation): Yes.

Hand of Justice: How much is a barrel for long-term supply?

Numidian translator: Come, let's meet face-to-face.

The Hand of Justice: It will arrive tomorrow.

Qin Rui was also surprised that the person sent by the Hand of Justice was Ding Jian.

"Are you the hand of justice?"

Qin Rui was surprised.

"That's possible!"

Ding Jian smiled.

Fine.

Qin Rui has gained a new understanding of "peaceful and quiet life" and "carrying heavy burdens forward".

"We price in US dollars, but you don't need to pay in US dollars. You can pay with goods, services, or human resources, etc."

"Really?"

The transaction method proposed by Qin Rui delighted Ding Jian.

Unlike the Numidian Brigade, who were traveling light, Ding Jian faced far more pressure.

Numidian Travel only has a few thousand people. Even if you include toilet paper and sanitary napkins, the monthly living supplies can be easily found on any ship by freeing up a few cargo containers.

The conditions proposed by Qin Rui far exceeded Ding Jian's expectations.

Qin Rui not only needed to procure radar and air defense weapons, but also proactively proposed to jointly conduct research on related weapons.

Ding Jian thought that Qin Rui's so-called "joint venture" meant that Numidia Travel would only provide the funds.

Unexpectedly, Numidian Tourism not only provided funding but also sent researchers to participate in the project.

"President Qin, scientific research is a very complex task that places extremely high demands on team members."

Ding Jian tactfully suggested that he did not believe the researchers sent by the Numidian Brigade were capable of participating in scientific research tasks.

Whether or not one has the ability is secondary.

During the Libyan civil war, betrayals and escapes occurred frequently.

If the research personnel sent by the Numidian Brigade lack loyalty, it could cause significant losses to the project.

"Then give me 20 FC-20s, and the matching SD-10s."

Qin Rui settled for second best.

FC20 and SD10 are the export models of the 10 and P12, respectively.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Qin, but our weapons exports are limited to sovereign states recognized by the United Nations. We do not provide weapons to non-state entities or individuals."

He refused all the money that Ding Jian offered him.

"Mr. Ding, how can you expand your share of international trade by doing this?"

Qin Rui sighed helplessly; honest people set far too many rules and restrictions for themselves.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Qin, but we have our own principles."

Ding Jian had already gotten used to it.

"We buy weapons simply for self-defense and to protect our trade. Is that not allowed?"

Qin Rui hoped that Ding Jian would show leniency for the sake of the oil industry.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Qin, our arms exports are limited to sovereign states recognized by the United Nations."

Ding Jian emphasized this again.

"If that's the case, then I'll have to reconsider our agreement."

Qin Rui attempted to threaten to cut off the supply.

"President Qin, shouldn't you discuss such a big matter with President You and President Mu?"

Ding Jian was unaware of Qin Rui's position within the team.

Qin Rui thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "No need."

Ding Jian was dumbfounded.

Such a big matter, yet there was no need to consult with Yuri and Musa.

Ding Jian finally realized that Qin Rui's work in Numidia couldn't possibly have been limited to just translation.

Qin Rui's position within Numidia Tourism directly determines Ding Jian's attitude towards cooperation with Numidia Tourism.

If Qin Rui was merely a "Numedian translator," then the Numidian journey was just another roadside road for "Ding Jian."

No exaggeration, don't assume that "honest people" are truly honest.

If Qin Rui can make a decision on something this big with just a word, then he is capable of doing so.

Then the importance of the Numidian trip to "Ding Jian" will rise dramatically.

Ding Jian dreams of having a reliable ally around the Mediterranean.

Do you have any companies willing to take over the port of Tripoli?

Qin Rui's strides were much bigger than Ding Jian had imagined.

"The port of Tripoli?"

Ding Jian was once again stunned into silence.

Are you willing?

I'd love to!

Unfortunately, the chances are slim.

"If you don't object, the Numidian Brigade can purchase all the weapons it needs from you."

You can also send unemployed college graduates here through labor export.

The four oil fields combined only produce 20 barrels of oil per day, which is far too low!

Could you help me find a few oilfield experts to come and take a look at my oilfield production and see if there's any room for improvement?

Qin Rui's hammer blows grew more powerful with each strike.

Ding Jian's mind was in turmoil, only four words echoing in his head: "My oil field."

your?

Young people, there are always people more capable than you, and the world is vast and unpredictable!

"No doubt about it!"

Although Qin Rui's tone was extremely firm.

Ding Jian's smile, however, carried a complex meaning.

Before the outbreak of the Libyan civil war, the colonel also believed that he had absolute control over Libya.

The result was a complete rout. Not only did his former "loyal" subordinates abandon him, but even his wife and children abandoned him and fled to a neighboring country.

Of course, this could also have been arranged by the colonel on purpose; after all, the whole family couldn't be wiped out.

Even if the oil field is yours now.

Whose future it is, no one can say for sure.