The journey starts from the Titanic

"Java Island."

There was some regret in Captain Zhou's calm tone, and he secretly guessed the identities of Situ Nan, if it weren't for the consul Nanhua to bring her over to see this big man, he would definitely not say so much.

Situ Nan noticed that Captain Zhou had two fingers missing from his left hand. It turned out to be a hero, and a wave of respect rose in his heart. He nodded and said, "It turned out to be a hero, disrespectful and disrespectful!"

"This is Mr. Sinclair from Chevron Petroleum Company. He is my friend. You can find him if you need help." Situ Nan introduced Captain Zhou to Sinclair.

"It's nice to meet you, Mr. Sinclair." Zhou Ziqiang greeted Sinclair in South China's English, with a respectful look, but secretly paying attention to Situ Nan - why is he so good to himself?

Chevron Oil Company is the employer of these Chinese workers. I did not expect to meet the big boss of Chevron Oil Company here. He also planned to visit Sinclair at Chevron Oil Company in Algeria in two days.

"Hello! Mr. Zhou, welcome to Algeria, I am happy to be your friend." Sinclair said enthusiastically.

Of course, a grand bonfire party was held in the African Chinese Industrial Camp. Spicy roast lamb, Arab-style dances, and glutinous rice wine brought from China made these bachelor characters forget the uneasy loneliness of coming to a foreign country.

Situ Nan has already learned the identity of Captain Zhou from Nanhua's telegram, and his real name is Zhou Ziqiang.This seemingly honest uncle is not only the general manager and team leader of the engineering company, but also the head of the North African region of the South China Intelligence Bureau.

"What? Very strange, isn't it?" Situ Nan sat next to Captain Zhou, holding a piece of fragrant mutton in his hand.

"A little bit! I knew from the beginning that you were not easy, although I still don't know who you are and don't want to know, but thank you for your help."

Zhou Ziqiang said sincerely.

In less than four hours from meeting in the afternoon to now, his true identity has been pierced by Situ Nan, and there are no more than 5 people who know the identity of Zhou Ziqiang in Nanhua!

It can be seen that this mysterious young man is a very advanced self!Moreover, the headquarters of the South China Intelligence Bureau personally ordered Zhou Ziqiang to obey Situ Nan's orders and not to disobey.

Although Zhou Ziqiang was a little curious, he didn't plan to pursue Situ Nan's details. This was not in line with the rules. After all, knowing too much might not be a good thing.

Situ Nan took a sip of wine and said lightly: "North Africa and the Middle East are extremely important to South China's future development, because there is more oil buried underground than South China itself. Not only that, South China needs this vast land to digest the crowds. Chinese population."

"Just like we did in Southern Africa?" Zhou Ziqiang asked.He was moved to hear that there is more oil hidden in the deserts of North Africa than in South China.

South China's development is rapid, almost the same every day. As a senior official of South China's intelligence department, Zhou Ziqiang has been exposed to many secrets that people cannot know, and he understands the importance of oil to South China's economic development.

The most important reason why Western countries have invested heavily in South China is that they have taken a fancy to South China’s oil resources.Using oil as a bargaining chip, the South China government and Western countries have reached a dazzling series of cooperation.

Zhou Ziqiang somewhat understood why he was suddenly dispatched to Africa as an important cadre of the Intelligence Ministry. Before coming, Minister Wu Manli also told him to start in Algeria and set up intelligence networks in Libya, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia. Establish good relations with local forces and secretly collect local intelligence, especially mineral resources.

"No! It is more important than Southern Africa. If it is possible, I hope that one day the warship will be sent here, so that the Chinese and the whites will become the first class here."

Situ Nan said with a look of longing.Looking at the clear night sky, he didn't mind revealing some important things.There are only two of them nearby, so don't worry about being heard by others.

Zhou Ziqiang trembled slightly, shocked by Situ Nan's domineering.He was skeptical and did not refute, but all the information he received told him that Situ Nan's words were true.

Chevron Petroleum Company recruited a large number of Chinese workers to build an oil port in Algiers, and they saw Chevron Petroleum's top management as soon as they disembarked.

There were also oil exploration equipment worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Three oil exploration teams and a dozen engineers were urgently transferred from South China. After they merged with American engineers, they went there under the protection of a 50-person security team. Southern region of Algeria.So this is not a joke.

Before departure, Zhou Ziqiang kept this information firmly in his mind, and also specially collected intelligence on North Africa. However, in a short time, he could only find some superficial information, and he was a little confused about his trip to Africa.

After talking with Situ Nan, Zhou Ziqiang suddenly started, suddenly feeling heavy pressure, and had a deeper understanding of his mission.

"I have some friends in North Africa and the Middle East. When you settle here, you can visit Egypt and Saudi Arabia and try to establish a local network in a short time. This is very important."

Situ Nan gave Zhou Ziqiang a face-to-face instruction and pointed out the strategic priorities for the South China intelligence agent.

Zhou Ziqiang nodded frequently, keeping Situ Nan's words in mind. He still didn't know that regarding the strategic arrangement in North Africa and the Middle East, after Situ Nan arrived in Nanhua, he would train his boss Wu Manli.

"Uncle Zhou may have insomnia tonight, Master!" He Yongyuan laughed as he watched Zhou Ziqiang's figure disappear into the night step by step.

"Yeah! Insomnia is better than ignorant!"

Situ Nan swallowed the last piece of meat, feeling a little cold, and walked back.

The bonfire in the distance was red, and laughter and laughter were heard from time to time. The tireless young Chinese workers danced and had fun.

It's great to be young!

Situ Nan looked back and sighed.

"Don't look at these guys from the South China Construction Corps. They have been trained and have certain skills. Their hard days have just begun! I think they need to suggest that South China rotate them."

He Yongyuan smiled faintly. It was not easy to go abroad. Moreover, these people did not go to Southeast Asia, but to the West!

"That's true. The smell of the sand in the Sahara is not good!" Situ Nan was deeply concerned and hoped that the simple workers could go back alive!

Chapter 32 The Little Unexpected Duncan Firm

It takes only half a day from Algiers to Benghazi. In the previous life, the world-renowned Libyan war started in Benghazi against the tyrant Zakafi, but now Benghazi is just an ordinary port on the Mediterranean coast. The status is far behind the Suez Canal.

In general, North Africa’s oil resources have not developed. Whether Algeria or Libya was under the colonial rule of European powers, the economy was very backward, relying only on the export of agricultural products such as olive oil and wool, while a large number of European commodities were still pouring into various countries. In a colony.

The most second thing is that both Algeria and Libya are dominated by tribal rule, and there is no unified central government.

French Algeria and Italian Libya are adjacent to each other, and it is actually convenient for South Chinese workers to immigrate to North Africa.With the increase in the number of Chinese in North Africa, banks, post offices, embassies, and Zhi Gong Party branches were gradually established.

"In fact, compared to Algeria, Benghazi and other northern cities in Libya are more suitable for Chinese immigrants."

Situ Nan stood at the bow and said to He Yongyuan.

In the negotiations between Chevron Oil and Mussolini's government, there is an unremarkable one-to allow Chevron Oil to engage in oil exploration and exploitation in Libya!

"I have already reported to New Tangshan that the plan to send Chinese workers to Libya is underway. Zhou Ziqiang should know what to do." He Yongyuan replied.

The passenger ship stayed at Benghazi Port for a short time. After the supply was completed, it arrived at the northern river port of Suez in Port Said the next day. Situ Nan went ashore to visit King Ahmed of Egypt?Fuad, before that, he had to go and see the land he had bought.

Five years ago, Situ Nan spent a lot of dollars to buy thousands of hectares of land on the banks of the Nile, but there was only a small part of the land that could produce cotton, and the other land was useless.

Situ Nan hired an American farm manager and recruited hundreds of Chinese farmers from China to cultivate. In recent years, he has ignored this small Egyptian cotton farm.

"Boss, here are the accounts of the farm over the past few years, please check it out." Farm manager Kevin?Duncan put the farm account on Situ Nan's desk with some anxiety. He felt strange and nervous about the boss who suddenly appeared in front of him five years later.

Situ Nan opened the accounts, glanced at the figures, closed them gently, and looked at the respectfulness in the eyes of the man in front of him. There was some tension in the eyes of the man in front of him. What about the farm! Keep the accounts with me first."

After the end of the First World War, agriculture was sluggish, and the cotton produced on the farm was not sold well, and it has been unable to sell at a good price, even if Duncan was dealing in high-quality Egyptian long-staple cotton.

However, two years ago, after the establishment of South China, the textile industry developed rapidly and imported a large amount of cotton from abroad. After Duncan opened up South China’s market relations, he began to switch from cotton planting to cotton trade, purchasing cotton from Egypt and exporting it to South China. Now it has become Egypt. A strong cotton trader.

"Why don't I know about this?" Situ Nan was a little strange, looking at Duncan frowning, if he didn't think of this cotton farm on a whim, he might have forgotten it.

"Two years ago, I proposed to the United States to engage in the cotton trade, but I have never received a response, and the farm has been losing money. I think there should be a change, so I just made my own claim...?"

Duncan explained that he looked at Situ Nan hopefully and embarrassedly. He registered the Duncan firm in Egypt under his own name. Although the firm belonged to Situ Nan, Duncan operated it from beginning to end.

As the emperor is far away, Duncan felt that it was necessary to explain clearly so that Situ Nan thought he was going to annex his property. Although he had tried this idea before, he finally did not make up his mind.

"Duncan Firm?" Situ Nan smiled slightly. He didn't expect this unremarkable farm manager to transform into a...trading businessman, and his achievements were pretty good. Duncan Firm has been engaged in the cotton trade for the past two years and has developed rapidly, with a turnover of over 100. Wan Nan Hua Yuan (about 500,000 U.S. dollars) has stopped the losses it has been making.