The journey starts from the Titanic

Chapter 205

"This is the situation. Chevron Oil Company is sincere in cooperation. They are ready to send people to inspect the refinery project and are willing to advance the project start-up capital."

Ciano gave a detailed report on the negotiation situation, and in front of the leader, he maintained a respectful face.

"The Yankee is indeed a nouveau riche, with a million-ton oil refining project, and he wants to go north to the Central European market through Italy. He is ambitious!

Last year, we were still cooperating with Romanians to acquire Romania’s oil and gas resources, and we finally got two or three million tons of crude oil from the stingy Romanians.

The Yankees are more arrogant. Of course, we are lucky. Owning Libya. Although the Yankees have taken advantage of it, it cannot be denied that you and your negotiating team have made significant contributions to the country."

Mussolini smiled and praised Ziano.

He is the best looking leader in Europe. He is tall, handsome, has a temperament that is not angry and prestigious, and has good political performance. He was made an idol by Hitler, a leader of a small German party.

He was praised by countless leaders of the halo, and Ziano's bones were lightened by a few.

If it hadn't been for the daughter of the leader who was a bit ecstatic to go on a date with a Chinese boy these days, Ciano would be so upset that she was going to heaven.

As Ciano said, how to establish an in-depth cooperative relationship with Chevron Petroleum, Italy can establish an industrial chain from crude oil extraction, transportation, refining, refueling and sales in a short period of time, which is conducive to the economic development of Italy. Rini did not object, and instructed to locate the refinery in the economic and industrial town of northern Italy.

Compared with the chaotic German economy, the Italian economy under the rule of the strongman is developing faster and more orderly. Libya's oil resources will promote Mussolini's governance.

In addition to Chevron Petroleum, he also saw the possibility of introducing American capital and technology to develop other industrial sectors in Italy. Even the half-share partnership is not too difficult to accept.

The leader will not directly put forward such a "humiliating" idea to the Americans. It is best to send someone to suggest to the Americans, let the Americans put it forward first, and then the Italian government and the business community will show enthusiasm for cooperation.

Well, Mussolini made up his mind and hinted his ideas to Ciano. Ciano will meet and find Chevron Oil Company soon.

At the government meeting, Mussolini focused on the Libya issue: "After this incident, we found that Libya is of strategic significance to Italy. There is no doubt that Libya will be Italy's energy production base. More resources will be invested in the future. Go to Libya and use it as a native land for construction."

Ciano in charge of foreign affairs and Italo Balbo, the governor of Libya, became the winners of this event.

Henda Brown came to Rome again to sign a cooperation agreement on behalf of Chevron Oil Company and Italian Petroleum Company. The ceremony was very grand.

The employees of Chevron Petroleum Company were warmly welcomed by the Italians. The coffee and wine beauties and the Italian opera shows are indispensable.

Compared to some time ago, the scenes of the two sides at war are much more harmonious.

Not to mention that the American consul was invited to attend, Mussolini himself came here to show off. The great leader invited American friends to watch the opera. After watching the opera, the two parties exchanged polite greetings at the subsequent banquet.

I don’t know if it’s wrong with the Yankees. The leader didn’t stay long, leaving behind a bunch of high-ranking Italian officials to continue to entertain guests.

This did not affect other interests. Sinclair Zhou Ziqiang Hayes, the heroes who survived in Libya, all dressed up in Rome to enjoy the prosperity and prosperity of the civilized world.

When Ciano, who was promoted to the position of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Italy, was leaving the post of Governor of Libya, and the head of Italo Balbo Italian Petroleum Company, who was promoted to Commander of the Italian Air Force, Eni Mayor Antonio and other politicians, Henda Brown was proud Announcing good news: "Gentlemen, the board of directors is optimistic about Italy's prospects and strongly supports the construction of a refinery project in Italy. One week after the agreement is signed, the first $50,000 will be transferred to the account of the joint venture company. "

"The efficiency of the American friends is so high, we must not be left behind. The mayor of Otonio, the leader instructed the city government to do its best to cooperate with the oil company in the planning and construction of the oil terminal refinery, otherwise our air force commander General Balbo can Going to chase your ass!"

Ciano laughed, and looked at Italo Balbo with congratulations.

"The air force guys are looking forward to the early completion of the national oil refinery. I don't want to hear them complaining. Commander, why does our Libya have so much oil, but our planes don't have gasoline?"

Italo Balbo, who was born in the military, smiled happily. The overseas governor is just an over-reliance of his official career. He is more willing to return to his homeland to build an Italian air force. Now he has done so, so he is in a good mood.

Not only him, but also the navy, land and air forces are very concerned about the refinery project.

Mayor Antonio was excited and pressured again. He quickly stated that the city government would not hold back. The Yankees' money has already come in. Isn't the rest just land acquisition and demolition?

This is really what the leader and his fascist government do best.

Chevron Petroleum and Italian Petroleum are very happy with the government's statement, believing that it will greatly accelerate the progress of the project.

The procrastinated Italians can still do a little bit. Seeing their enthusiasm, Henda Brown commented in his heart.

While visiting Rome, he saw that the Mussolini government was vigorously and vigorously engaged in urban construction in Rome. There was no reason to be dissatisfied with the strategic oil refinery.

It is not only oil companies that are interested in the Italian market. Henda Brown has received news that Cummins Electric Chrysler Motors within the consortium intends to enter the Italian car market.

Compared with the American automobile industry, the Italian automobile industry is still too scumbag. When Henda Brown spoke of Mussolini, the leader immediately became interested and instructed the staff to invite the American automobile company.

Sinclair blushed and drank a lot of alcohol. He was in a very good mood. Because he was promoted, he has changed from the director of the Libya branch to the director of the European region. The affairs of Libya, Italy and the Middle East are as powerful as the Venezuelan branch, Chevron’s most important overseas branch.

"Man, I heard that the lawsuit in the United States is over? Congratulations!" Zhou Ziqiang was happy for Sinclair. Over the past few years, he has most clearly witnessed Sinclair's fall and rise.

"Yes, but it costs a lot of money. The greedy personality of the lords of the Ministry of Justice has not changed at all!"

Sinclair felt a bit painful. After his attorney in the United States reached a deal with the Department of Justice and paid a fine of $10,000, the Department of Justice dropped the charges against Sinclair, which means that Sinclair has already You can go back to the United States openly, and you don't have to worry about being arrested by the police when you go to the dock.

In retrospect, Sinclair knew why he was like this. There were two reasons. The first was that he colluded with the previous government officials and illegally conspired "oil fields belonging to the navy" and was caught.

The second is the expansion of its own Sinclair Pipeline Company in the central region of the United States, hindering the development of several oil giants such as Chevron Amoco in the central region and becoming the target of suppression by the oil giants.

In the end, he had to sell Sinclair Pipeline Company to Chevron Oil Company, ending his dream of becoming an oil giant.And now, he has done something similar in a roundabout way.

Sinclair didn't want to complain about bad luck in the past, and it didn't make sense to hate Chevron Oil Company taking advantage of the fire. Commercial competition is like this. The methods are diverse and the benefits will last.

Now he just wants to run the European branch well, with performance surpassing that of the Venezuelan branch-based South American branch, so that the board of directors can see his talents, and he might replace Henda Brown on the board of directors in the future.

"Fortunately, it's all over! Europe will be my new step." Sinclair sighed and patted Zhou Ziqiang on the shoulder, thanking this friend for his continuous support.

"Zhou, last time did you mention that the steel pipes produced by South China are more cost-effective than domestic products?" Sinclair asked suddenly.

"The workers in South China have low wages and they have American and German steel technology. The quality of their products is not much worse than similar products in Europe and America. The cost of shipping from South China to the Mediterranean Sea will not be higher than that of the Atlantic route. Why not try? "

Zhou Ziqiang smiled.

Compared with the Americas, it is not too difficult to understand the mutual support between Sinclair's European branch and the South China business community with the foundation of cooperation previously laid in Libya.

Zhou Ziqiang has always spared no effort to promote Nanhua's various industrial products, and this time is no exception.

"I think about it, and I hope the Italians won't let me down too much."

Sinclair did not rashly agree. The cooperation between Chevron Petroleum and Italy to promote the Italian oil industry will definitely involve Italian manufacturing companies, and the equipment and products involved will in principle take care of Italian manufacturers.Unless they are too bad.

"Of course." Zhou Ziqiang nodded. The core equipment must be imported from the United States. As for the secondary equipment, he thinks Nanhua companies can compete with the Italians.Chevron Petroleum Company will not hand over all the orders to the Italians. Moreover, the Italian steel industry is indeed not so good, and the petroleum industry is not as good as South China, which is developing rapidly.

Zhou Ziqiang's Italian is pretty good. Although he is a Chinese who surprised the Italians on such an important occasion, he will not jump out of a so-called nobleman to beat him on such an important diplomatic occasion. face.

"Ada, who is that person? Is that Japanese?" Zhang Xueliang was drawn to this occasion by the beautiful Miss Ada. She was a bit boring. Just seeing Zhou Ziqiang who was talking and laughing with Sinclair, he became interested. .

In social occasions in Rome, there are too few yellow-skinned Orientals. He is one of them. The Italians are still very enthusiastic about him. Because Feng Jun bought a lot of equipment and equipment in Italy, he bought several Italian airplanes. , The Italians like this cool oriental marshal.

What's more, it is said that this Easterner is also favored by the leader's daughter Edda Mussolini, and even the celebrity Count Ciano is a little jealous.

"His name is Zhou Ziqiang. He is a South China diplomat. It is said that he has a wide range of routes in North Africa and Europe. I am not familiar with him, but I do know the person next to him, Sinclair, the head of Chevron Oil's European branch Chevron Oil Company is very powerful and influential in the U.S. Navy. The Mr. Zhou and Sinclair seem to know each other very well, and it is not easy to come to him."

Edda Mussolini frowned.