booktalesy Chapter 57 Reconciliation
Chapter 57 Reconciliation
Unlike the "banana" company that blindly accepts whatever benefits it receives, Ding Jian has extremely high, even demanding, requirements for his partners.
For East Asia, Numidian Travel is merely a potential partner, not an indispensable one.
While oil is important, Libya's production is a drop in the ocean compared to East Asia's imports of 2.54 million tons of oil last year.
At its peak, Libya's daily production was only 156 million barrels, which translates to no more than 21 tons.
After gaining control of the oil fields in the Sirte Basin, Libya's oil production is expected to recover to 100 million barrels per day. Although this is still far from its peak, with equipment upgrades and institutional reforms, it is expected to increase daily production to 200 million barrels per day in the future.
Back in Tripoli, Qin Rui met with Ding Jian.
Ding Jian thought Qin Rui was looking for him about the reconstruction of Misrata and Benghazi.
Unexpectedly, Qin Rui approached him to collaborate on the development of drones.
Even more unexpectedly, the drones of the Numidian Brigade already possessed combat capabilities.
Moreover, the Numidian Brigade's drones are superior to the Wing Loong and Rainbow drones in some aspects.
The Pterosaur's maximum service ceiling is only 7000 meters.
The Rainbow is currently only a reconnaissance aircraft and does not have attack capabilities.
Although the Rainbow-4, which has offensive capabilities, has successfully completed its test flight, it has not yet been publicly displayed.
Although the Numidian Brigade's drones use more advanced engines.
But to reach this level in such a short time.
This is sufficient proof of Numidia's scientific research capabilities, indicating that it has at least the qualifications for independent research and development.
"President Qin, since you already have the capability for independent research and development, why do you still want to cooperate with us?"
Ding Jian was unsure of Qin Rui's purpose.
"Our drones and laser-guided bombs are, strictly speaking, a Frankenstein's monster; almost all of their components need to be imported, which is definitely not acceptable."
Qin Rui needs not only scientific research capabilities, but also industrial capabilities.
There are some things that Qin Rui couldn't do, not because he didn't want to.
For example, aircraft engines.
Although HP's engine is more advanced than the Honeywell engine used by the Grim Reaper, Qin Rui would starve if HP cut off the supply.
Although the piston engine used in the Wing Loong is not powerful enough, it is produced in East Asia and has full intellectual property rights, so there is no need to worry about supply disruptions.
The Wing Loong is not the most advanced drone in East Asia.
The most advanced drones in East Asia have adopted turbojet/turbofan engines, and their performance is superior to that of the US military's Reaper drones.
However, these drones are not sold to foreign companies, and Numidia Travel cannot purchase them.
"President Qin, I will convey your request to the domestic authorities, but I cannot guarantee whether it will be successful."
Ding Jian had no authority to make the decision.
"I'm waiting for your good news."
Qin Rui believed that Ding Jian would not let him down.
As of the end of last month, the number of East Asian workers employed by the Numidian Brigade had reached 3.6, returning to pre-war levels.
Before the outbreak of war, most of the workers in Libya were construction workers.
While construction workers still make up the majority of those working in Libya, the proportion of highly skilled personnel, represented by university graduates, is gradually increasing.
When the war first broke out, East Asian officials advised their citizens to be cautious about traveling to Libya, to avoid war zones, and to take precautions to protect their personal safety.
As cooperation between Numidia Asia Travel and Ding Jian increases,
East Asia is becoming increasingly open-minded.
When Qin Rui and Ding Jian discussed cooperation, the various factions in Benghazi finally realized the threat posed by the Numidian Brigade.
The world is bustling, all for profit; the world is in turmoil, all for gain.
The ongoing infighting among various factions in Benghazi is not aimed at establishing a peaceful and prosperous Libya, but rather at their own interests and those of their financial backers.
Now, Benghazi is fighting tooth and nail, but the Numidian Brigade has taken the opportunity to occupy the Sirte Basin, completely cutting off their source of income.
When Royal Dutch Shell and Total were around, even though daily oil production was only 20 barrels, at least there was hope.
Numidian Travel will not share its oil profits with Benghazi.
On March 16, Haftar took the initiative to speak out, hoping that all parties would stop fighting each other and unite to retake the Sirte Basin.
On the 19th, the "Zintan Brigade" and the "Libyan Dawn" organization were the first to announce a ceasefire.
On the 25th, 16 armed groups, including the Zintan Brigade and the Libyan Dawn, held negotiations in Benghazi.
With a total strength of less than 10, it actually had 16 organizations.
It's a complete mess.
Qin Rui called Musa back for a meeting to discuss countermeasures.
Once the various factions in Benghazi reach a reconciliation, the Numidian Brigade will inevitably become the target of public criticism.
The reconciliation in Benghazi certainly owes much to the efforts of the relevant countries involved.
To Qin Rui's knowledge, at least seven countries or organizations have close ties with the Benghazi armed group.
"Benghazi has a large number of mercenaries of unknown origin, as well as military aid."
Musa reminded Qin Rui that the Libyan civil war had escalated into a proxy war.
"Is there a problem?"
Qin Rui didn't take the mercenaries and military aid to heart.
"no problem."
Musa was confident.
No matter how strong a mercenary is, they can never be stronger than a fully-leveled soldier.
Tanks and rocket launchers were used by multiple parties in the Benghazi conflict.
The "Tsinghua-Tankawa Brigade" is in contact with relevant countries, hoping to purchase fixed-wing fighter jets.
Drones and laser-guided bombs can deliver a devastating blow to tanks and rocket artillery.
Even though the Zintan Brigade has fixed-wing fighter jets, the Numidian Brigade also has the Shield 2000.
Qin Rui is only worried about one thing now.
If Numidian Asian Team wins too easily, it could raise concerns among all parties.
Especially France.
France has always regarded the Mediterranean and North Africa as its traditional sphere of influence.
Therefore, France was the most active in Operation Odyssey Dawn.
A strong Libya would deal a heavy blow to France’s influence in the Mediterranean and North Africa.
"Our president still harbors illusions about Britain and France."
Yuri was disappointed that Jalil did not meet the standards of the Numidian Brigade.
"Besides Britain and France, who else can he rely on?"
Qin Rui sneered. Being an ally of the United States was certainly fatal, but being an ally of Britain and France wasn't much better.
Although Royal Dutch Shell and Total almost killed Jalil in Benghazi.
Faced with London and Paris, Jalil was powerless to resist and could only be manipulated.
After the transitional government was recognized by the United Nations, Jalil's role in the Numidian Brigade became negligible.
Qin Rui now needs an opportunity to kick Jalil out of the transitional government.
"Even if Benghazi achieves reconciliation, it will be a disorganized mess. If we take the initiative to attack, we can end the civil war in the shortest possible time."
Musa believes the opportunity to unify Libya has arrived.
"Wait a little longer."
Qin Rui wanted to build up his strength and didn't want to reveal it too early.
As long as Libya remains in a state of civil war, the Numidian Brigade will only be facing the rebel forces in Benghazi.
Once the Numidian Brigade unifies Libya, it will face threats from all sides.