Selling oil across Libya

Chapter 74 Some things can be tried, some things cannot.

Harman and his generation are too deeply influenced by so-called democracy and freedom, and have unrealistic illusions about Europe and America. There is basically no possibility of them changing in the short term.

Qin Rui patiently tried to communicate with Hamman because Hamman did not abandon Libya during its most difficult time.

The University of Tripoli, which did not leave, further pushed Libya, already in chaos, into the abyss.

Of all the possibilities, Harman stubbornly chose to stick to his principles.

Harman proved through his actions that he was at least a patriot.

What angered Harman the most was not the increased constraints on humanities and social science departments.

Instead, it was the Libyan government that blocked academic exchanges between the University of Tripoli and universities in Europe and the United States.

In recent months, several renowned European professors have applied to the University of Tripoli for academic exchanges, but their applications have been blocked by the Libyan government.

The University of Tripoli, which traditionally sends students to universities in Europe and America, was surprised to find that the Libyan government had canceled all subsidies for these students.

During the time of the colonel, international students in Libya received an annual living allowance of 2 dinars, equivalent to about $1.7.

With the cancellation of living allowances, the strict regulations imposed on international students by the "Political Isolation Law" have effectively rendered studying abroad a death sentence in Libya.

Harman not only wants to lift the restrictions imposed on international students by the Political Segregation Act.

Furthermore, it is hoped that the Libyan government will increase the living allowance for international students from 2 dinars to 10 dinars.

After all, it takes 5 dinars to exchange for 1 US dollar.

"From the 70s to the present, Libya has sent tens of thousands of students to Europe and America. What has been the result?"

Qin Rui has absolutely no Western bias.

Higher education in Europe and the United States is indeed very advanced.

But it had no effect on Libya.

Libya has a small population, a weak industrial base, and almost no scientific research capabilities. Most of the students it sends to Europe and the United States are concentrated in the fields of law, finance, humanities, and social sciences.

These areas are also major targets of Western exports, and are notorious concentration camps for traitors.

"The result was the overthrow of the poisonous rule of the King of Kings and the establishment of a new Libya. Shouldn't you be grateful?"

Harman was perfectly justified.

Hamman meant that if it weren't for the "righteous and patriotic people" who overthrew the colonel's rule, Qin Rui, Yuri, Mukhtar, and others would never have had the chance to achieve their current status.

When you drink water, don't forget the well-digger.

"That is precisely why we need to impose strict restrictions on studying abroad."

Qin Rui crossed the river and then dismantled the bridge.

Harman is right. Without those traitors trained by Western countries, the colonel's rule would not have been so easily overthrown.

But they can overthrow the colonel's rule today, and they can overthrow the new government's rule tomorrow.

"You! How could you do this?"

I must take back what I said, you are the worst student in the history of the University of Tripoli!

Harman's opinion of Qin Rui plummeted.

Qin Rui was both amused and exasperated, feeling a sense of déjà vu, as if he had returned to high school.

"President, the University of Tripoli will now focus on the environment, health, medical care, education, architecture, and most importantly, petrochemicals."

Since this was already the "worst cohort," Qin Rui made his demands directly.

"What about other areas? Does that mean we don't need other areas either?"

Harman hopes to develop the University of Tripoli into a world-class comprehensive university.

"We lack the capacity to exert our strength across all areas."

Qin Rui was helpless.

The ideal is good, but unfortunately it's unrealistic.

The University of Tripoli is incapable, or rather, Libya is simply not worthy of having a world-class comprehensive university.

Qin Rui would be grateful if he could achieve something in some field.

"How will you know if you don't try?"

Harman knew his ideals were unrealistic, but he was unwilling to accept it.

"Principal, we have no room for trial and error."

Qin Rui will not make mistakes in education.

The Hummer isn't good enough; you can replace the Qin Rui with the Lion.

In education, the cost of trial and error is a generation.

This price is too heavy for Libya to bear.

Speaking of Hummer.

Based on the number of Humvees Libya possesses, Mukhtar contacted General Motors, hoping to establish a logistics and maintenance system in Libya.

It was only then that Mukhtar learned that Hummer production had ceased.

Specifically, civilian Hummer production has ceased.

In 99, GM acquired the trademark rights and production rights for Hummer from AMG.

Two years ago, GM's attempt to sell Hummer to Tengzhong failed, and Hummer production was subsequently discontinued.

Although Qin Rui made it clear that the fully automated technology would not be used in the civilian market, Mukhtar keenly realized that this was an opportunity.

The discontinuation of Hummer production was largely due to problems within General Motors itself.

Hummer vehicles still have a market due to their rugged appearance, excellent off-road capabilities, and strong passability.

This is especially true for countries like Libya that have no shortage of oil.

Qin Rui did not act unilaterally; he convened a meeting with relevant personnel to discuss the matter.

"Hummer is expensive and belongs to the high-end brand. Its positioning is different from other high-end car companies, so it will not form direct market competition. It is worth buying."

Although Yuri's car has been changed to a Lion, he still likes Hummer very much.

It's said that no man dislikes a steel monster like the Hummer.

"Technically, there's no problem. The automotive industry is one of the best suited for automation."

Guan Ping explained the rationale for purchasing Hummer from a technical perspective.

"It's fine for our own use, but if we want to export it, especially to Europe, it will definitely need to be significantly modified."

Yuri is not optimistic about the current state of Hummer.

Qin Rui almost forgot that Yuri was a businessman.

Americans can be frighteningly stubborn at times.

The main reason Hummer production was discontinued was that Americans insisted on large displacement engines and large interior space, and refused to design models that met local standards based on the needs of foreign markets.

The Hummer's fuel consumption and spaciousness are only appealing to a segment of Americans.

In Europe, where economic efficiency and environmental protection are increasingly valued and streets are generally narrow, there is simply no room for Hummers to survive.

"purchase!"

Qin Rui made the final decision.

Qin Rui didn't care at all whether Europeans liked Hummers.

Europe has such a high number of cars that the market is actually not very large, making it difficult for foreign brands to survive in Europe.

Qin Rui places greater emphasis on the East Asian market.

The high price of the Hummer means that in East Asia, it can only be a toy for a select few wealthy people and cannot enter the mass market.

Qin Rui doesn't know much about Europeans.

Qin Rui knows East Asians all too well.

To expand into the East Asian automotive market, while power, appearance, space, economy, and comfort are important, they are not indispensable.

The most important thing is lineage.

Even Land Rover, founded by the British and acquired by Indians, can be considered a luxury car.

In terms of both brand image and brand value, Hummer is no less than Land Rover.

Libya and Italy have a good relationship, so Qin Rui can hire designers from Italy to design the image for Hummer.

Then, the model is designed based on the characteristics of the East Asian market.

I don't believe those old guys won't pay up.