Living like a salted fish in the end times

Chapter 375 Petroleum Exploration Rights

"Consul, since Lake Maracaibo dried up two years ago, crude oil transportation has become a big problem. We have temporarily built several roads, but they still cannot meet our daily needs.

Therefore, after careful consideration, we intend to build several oil pipelines to connect the major oil fields in order to completely solve the transportation problem. "

Hu Changgao said impatiently.

Zhang Hao nodded subconsciously: "Your idea is very good. The cost of pipeline transportation is low, and it is not affected by the weather. It is indeed more cost-effective than road transportation."

"Consul, it's good if you agree. The biggest obstacle now is the Ministry of Energy's pressure to fail the plan, which makes us very passive. After all, every day of delay will waste hundreds of millions of freight." Hu Changgao exaggerated.

Zhang Hao suddenly felt puzzled: "What's going on? This is obviously a good thing, why did the Ministry of Energy block it?"

"cough……"

Hu Changgao put on a look that hesitated to speak.

"State-owned enterprise reform?" Zhang Hao reacted immediately.

Hu Changgao nodded slightly: "Besides this, I really can't think of any other reasons. In my opinion, the Ministry of Energy probably wants to hold the neck of private oil companies in crude oil transportation and curb their development."

"What's Dean Fan's attitude?"

"Dean Fan asked us to find you to solve it. He said that you have a close relationship with the Ministry of Energy and are more suitable than him to come forward."

A look of embarrassment appeared on Hu Changgao's face.

Zhang Hao couldn't help laughing: "What is this called? This matter is obviously the work of the Executive Yuan, but they actually pushed it on me? Am I so idle?"

"Consul, in fact, Dean Fan did it with good intentions. He recently promoted the reform of state-owned enterprises and offended a large number of people from top to bottom. To be honest, you are indeed more suitable than him to solve this matter."

Hu Changgao quickly echoed.

Zhang Hao lowered his head and thought for a while, then asked, "What reason did the Ministry of Energy use to oppose the oil pipeline?"

"It's not that they object, but they are delaying the time. The reason is that they need to pass the environmental protection review." Hu Changgao shook his head and said angrily: "Aren't they talking nonsense? The ecological environment has collapsed a long time ago, and they still talk about A hammer is environmentally friendly?"

"Okay, I'll take over this matter, you don't have to wait any longer, the Department of Energy will get approval soon."

Zhang Hao waved his hand and said with confidence.

This matter shouldn't be that complicated. The Ministry of Energy doesn't really want to block the oil pipeline, and it can't stop it. Most likely, they want to bargain with the higher authorities to gain more benefits.

"Consul, please!"

Hu Changgao couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

……

After staying in the guest house, Zhang Hao immediately called his brother-in-law over: "Do you still have contact with Chen Chuan?"

"Which Chen Chuan?" As soon as Yang Haoxuan spoke, he quickly realized: "Brother-in-law, are you talking about Boss Chen? Of course there is a connection, what's wrong?"

"It's good if there is a connection! You can call me quickly to see if he is here. If he is, just say that I want to see him and let him come over when he is free."

Zhang Hao ordered casually.

Yang Haoxuan nodded with a smile: "Brother-in-law, I just talked to Boss Chen on the phone a few days ago, and he is in Maracaibo Bay, and he said that he would buy me a drink when I arrive."

"He got rich recently, you know that?"

"You mean his oil field?"

Zhang Hao nodded: "He told you all?"

"Speaking of which, Boss Chen deserves to be the son of luck. There is no one else who is lucky. He only invested million yuan and got such a harvest. Boss He's oil company invested tens of billions, but he didn't get any money."

Yang Haoxuan couldn't help sighing.

"How long has it been? Boss He has contracted more than 300 square kilometers of land in one go. The current survey area is less than % of the land. Who knows who will die?"

"Hey, brother-in-law, no matter whether Boss He can find a big oil field in the future, at least Boss Chen has already made a lot of money, so he can't accept it."

After Yang Haoxuan finished speaking, he suddenly sighed:

"Well, Boss Chen took the initiative to invite me to become a shareholder of his company. Unfortunately, I had too many worries, so I finally refused. Otherwise, I could have a sip of soup along with me, and I would never have to worry about money in my life."

Zhang Hao gave his brother-in-law a hard look, and warned solemnly: "Don't mess around, don't forget your current identity, you can tell me if you are short of money, can I lend it to you?"

"Brother-in-law, it would be great if you weren't the consul."

Yang Haoxuan couldn't help expressing emotion.

"Bullshit, if I wasn't the consul, Mr. Chen would have invited you to become a shareholder? Just because you have a big face?"

Zhang Hao sneered.

Yang Haoxuan smiled sheepishly, and at the same time said stubbornly: "Brother-in-law, you don't understand, we call brotherhood, Boss Chen is not the kind of flatterer..."

"Okay, don't talk nonsense with me. I know who Boss Chen is better than you." Zhang Hao interrupted directly, "Hurry up and contact Boss Chen and let him come over as soon as possible."

"Brother-in-law, what can you do with Boss Chen?"

Yang Haoxuan tried to find out.

"This matter has nothing to do with you, as long as you bring the conversation with you." Zhang Hao said simply and perfunctorily.

"Okay then! I'm going to call now."

Yang Haoxuan shrugged, turned and left the room.

……

In less than an hour, Boss Chen appeared in front of Yang Haoxuan. When he learned that the consul was coming, he rushed back from the oil field ahead of schedule.

"Brother Chen, long time no see!"

Yang Haoxuan stepped forward and hugged the other party.

"Brother Yang, why have you lost so much weight?"

Chen Chuan was concerned.

Yang Haoxuan let out a long sigh: "Recently, the schedule is quite rushed, especially after leaving New York, basically I haven't had a good rest, and my body is a bit overwhelmed."

"The body is the capital of the revolution. You must pay more attention to it."

"Thank you for your concern. My brother-in-law has already decided to spend the Spring Festival here. This time, I can rest for half a month." Yang Haoxuan explained.

"That's good, the consul is a member of the people, and there will be no problems with his health anyway."

Chen Chuan agreed.

Yang Haoxuan smiled and comforted him: "Don't worry, my brother-in-law used to play extreme sports, although he is more than ten years older than me, but his physical fitness is stronger than mine."

"Brother Yang, it seems that you need to strengthen your training."

Chen Chuan joked with a smile.

"It's not now to exercise, let's talk about it after I get over it!" Zhang Haoxuan waved his hand, and then greeted: "Go, don't delay, I will take you to see my brother-in-law right now, he is having lunch."

"Will it be too disturbing? Why don't you go later?" Chen Chuan hesitated.

"Don't bother, let's chat while eating."

Yang Haoxuan grabbed the opponent's arm.

Soon, the two arrived at the restaurant.

Seeing the guests arrived, Zhang Hao wiped his mouth, stood up and shook hands with the other party: "Boss Chen, we meet again, have you had lunch? Do you want some?"

"Consul, I've already eaten."

Chen Chuan replied.

In the car just now, he ate a big piece of bread.

"It doesn't matter if you have eaten it. How about some after-dinner snacks? The chef here is very good."

Zhang Hao nodded to Assistant Wei.

Wei Fuxiang immediately turned and left.

Chen Chuan did not refuse any more, and nodded with a smile: "Then I will be disrespectful."

"Sit down, what do you drink? Tea or soy milk?"

Zhang Hao asked casually.

"Tea is fine, I'll do it myself."

Chen Chuan rushed to pour himself a cup of tea.

On Yang Haoxuan's side, he casually picked up his own plate, and then said hello: "Brother-in-law, Brother Chen, you guys talk, I'm done eating, I'm going back to my room first."

Zhang Hao nodded, but did not hold back.

My brother-in-law has made rapid progress recently, and he realizes that he should take the initiative to avoid it. This is commendable.

Not long after Yang Haoxuan left, snacks were brought over. There were three items in total, a steamed rice with sweet potatoes, a small plate of sponge cake, and a pot of fresh fruit yoghurt.

Perhaps because of the approaching Spring Festival, the standard of food in the hostel was surprisingly good.

Of course, it is also possible that these are specially prepared for him.

No matter which one it is, Maracaibo Bay, as one of the three major oil bases in the Federation, must have the same living conditions.

After exchanging pleasantries, Zhang Hao started to get down to business: "Boss Chen, I'm here this time to ask you about that new oil field."

"Consul, you can ask whatever you want, and I guarantee that I will tell you everything."

"Okay, then let me be straightforward, what do you plan to do with this oil field? Do you mine it yourself, or cash out and leave?" Zhang Hao cut to the chase.

"Consul, I haven't figured it out yet."

Chen Chuan shook his head.

Zhang Hao took a sip of tea, and then said tentatively, "I heard that someone forced you to sell the oil field. Is this true? It's just the two of us here, so you don't have to worry about it."

"Consul, do you know everything?"

Chen Chuan secretly rejoiced.

Looking at the attitude of the consul, it seems that he wants to support him. If this is the case, that would be great.

Zhang Hao nodded: "Is it the two companies Dongfang Petroleum and Federal Petroleum?"

"That's right, the two of them put the most pressure on me."

"How much did they both bid?"

Zhang Hao asked curiously.

"Dongfang Petroleum offered 40.00 million yuan, plus an oil exploration right for a land of square kilometers; as for Federal Petroleum, they are willing to pay million yuan to buy a % stake in our company."

"Is there anyone with better conditions than them?"

"Of course there is. Among them, Shell Oil has the highest price. They are willing to pay 15 billion to acquire the oil field, but I don't plan to sell it to them."

Zhang Hao suddenly asked in doubt: "Why?"

"There are two main reasons. First, I am somewhat racially minded, and I don't want to take advantage of outsiders. Second, I am afraid of offending those two energy giants, and even the Ministry of Energy. They can slap me to death with just a slap."

Chen Chuan replied truthfully.

"With me here, you don't have to worry, I assure you, no matter what choice you make, they will not dare to mess around." Zhang Hao hurriedly comforted.

Chen Chuan waved his hand: "Consul, I appreciate your kindness, but I am not short of money now, and I really don't want to sell the oil field to those foreigners."

"Well, I respect your choice." Zhang Hao nodded with satisfaction, and then changed the topic: "If you have to choose between Dongfang Petroleum and Federal Petroleum, which one do you prefer?"

"I choose Federal Petroleum. After all, it has just been established and needs a partner with more sincerity."

Chen Chuan said without hesitation.

"Boss He's He Petroleum, has he proposed an acquisition to you?" Zhang Hao asked again.

"Yes, they proposed a merger request to me. According to their quotation, once the two companies merge, I can get 20.00% of the shares and become the largest shareholder."

"The conditions are good? Why don't you agree?"

Chen Chuan explained helplessly: "They have too many shareholders, and there are also many corresponding constraints. I am used to being free and easy, and I don't want to waste time arguing with others."

In fact, at the beginning, he had the idea of ​​joining the other party, but after seeing the chaos at the prospectus, he gave up his idea.

"Now it seems that your choice is correct."

"Consul, it's too early to say this. I'm just a blind cat and a dead mouse. I'm lucky. Lao He and the others have almost won one-fifth of the land in the Maracaibo Basin. The potential is huge. I believe they Sooner or later it will pay off.”

Chen Chuan spoke from the bottom of his heart.

Zhang Haoruo knocked on the table with his hands: "You are right, Lake Maracaibo is known as the 'oil lake', and the probability of discovering new oil fields is still very high."

"Speaking of... I would like to thank you, Consul, if you hadn't reminded us, we wouldn't have found such a good investment opportunity."

Chen Chuan took the opportunity to express his gratitude.

"Okay, I still say the same thing, no matter if you run the oil field yourself or sell it for cash, I will support you unconditionally." Zhang Hao solemnly promised.

When Chen Chuan was moved, he gritted his teeth suddenly, as if he had made up his mind:

"Consul, I just thought of a new plan, I wonder if it will work?"

"Oh? What plan?"

"I want to take another gamble and exchange the new oil field for oil exploration rights of the same value as the city."

"Have you thought it through? Luck is something that no one can fathom." Zhang Hao reminded.

Chen Chuan nodded solemnly: "Think about it, no matter who you sell the oil field to, you will offend several other companies, so why not throw this hot potato to the city?
Besides, if I exchange oil fields for exploration rights, the city will definitely be embarrassed to lower the price, and maybe even give a discount, which will definitely take advantage of it.

In other words, after selling the oil field, I will continue to invest, and it is impossible to stop here. "

"Boss Chen, it seems that you have a lot of appetite?"

Zhang Hao joked.

Chen Chuan smiled: "I, Old Chen, have nothing but courage. Anyway, I have already spent enough money, and I can bear it even if there is no harvest."

"Very bold!" Zhang Hao gave a thumbs up.

"I can only count it as a small matter at best. Your previous entrepreneurial experience, Consul, is truly thrilling and breathtaking."

Chen Chuan said with deep emotion.

Zhang Hao smiled and waved his hands: "The hero doesn't mention the bravery back then, and to be honest, my starting point back then was much higher than yours. If the two of us exchanged our identities, I would definitely not be able to reach your current achievements."

"Consul, you are too humble. Regardless of whether others admit it or not, you will always be the most powerful person in my heart."

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