After spending more than two hours on the island, they set off to return to Lanling County.
On August 15th, his 7th day in Lanling County, the offshore oil exploration team finally brought good news; they had discovered oil.
And it was high-quality light oil.
Based on simulations, the seabed of Jida Bay had at least 1 billion tons of oil.
When Xiao Yun Hai received the call and heard the other party say 1 billion tons of oil, he couldn't help but roll his eyes, "3.37 billion tons, you call it 1 billion tons."
Well, a 1 billion ton oil field wouldn't attract so much attention.
After all, there are dozens of 1 billion ton oil fields already discovered globally.
Take the neighboring country of Boni, next door to New Han, it already has proven oil reserves of 1.4 billion tons.
The money earned from oil has made Boni, a small country, have a per capita income of $2-30,000, becoming the second largest country in Southeast Asia after Singapore.
He urged that the news of the oil discovery should not be spread widely.
After hanging up the phone, Xiao Yun Hai immediately called his father in Chang'an.
嘟嘟
The phone rang a few times before being answered.
“喂？”
“Dad, it's me, the Energy Bureau's exploration team has drilled out oil, and it's high-quality light oil.
“I told you before, my people found oil, you didn't believe it, now even the Energy Bureau's exploration team has discovered it.”
The phone immediately transmitted his father's urgent voice.
“How big are the reserves?”
‘The exploration team said, about 1 billion tons.”
“Good! Well done, Heaven blesses New Han.” His father's joyful voice came from the phone.
“Dad, we need to set up an oil extraction company as soon as possible, and we need to speed up the purchase of equipment, lest we miss our chance.”
“Also, we need to have the military and police in the area near Jida Bay prepare for vigilance, to prevent any foreign forces from stirring up trouble and causing damage.”
Xiao Yun Hai put forward his suggestions.
“You are right, we should do that. I'll give the army orders to go on alert.”
“Also, come back soon, don't just wander around outside.”
Xiao Lao Ye was still a little worried about his eldest son’s safety.
It was safer for him to be by his side.
“Okay, I'll be back tomorrow.”
The play was over, Xiao Yun Hai naturally wasn't willing to stay for too long.
A hotel was no match for his own palace.
Also, he had many ideas about oil exploitation, and he wanted to discuss them with his father.
Ideally, he would be able to establish his own chemical industry.
Instead of being like the sheikhdoms of the Middle East, just selling crude oil.
Although selling crude oil is indeed hassle-free, during the crude oil refining process, more usable materials can be separated, which is a good foundation for establishing New Han's petrochemical industry.
Like everyday asphalt, and carbon fiber used in stealth fighters, many materials are extracted from crude oil.
Developing the petrochemical industry can not only reduce imports but also create a large number of jobs and generate more profits.
......
The next day.
Xiao Yun Hai returned to Chang'an.
That afternoon, he met with his father.
He gave a brief summary of his trip, and then shared his ideas.
“You can decide on the development of the tourism industry.”
“On the oil side, do you mean to cooperate with Long Guo? But I remember that Long Guo's oil refining technology is not the most advanced in the world.” Xiao Hong Jing said with a frown.
“Dad, advanced technology is something we want, but we don't have experienced workers or advanced equipment, how are we going to do it?”
After a pause, Xiao Yun Hai continued, “And cooperating with Long Guo, the economic benefits are just one part, the second part is deepening economic and trade relations between the two countries, which is also equivalent to finding a strong country as a backer.”
“I know the United States has advanced oil refining technology, but they want to keep it all to themselves.”
“Long Guo is different, they have always advocated win-win cooperation. I believe that as soon as we announce the discovery of the 10 billion ton oil field, they will be interested and come to us for cooperation. Then, we can propose that both sides invest jointly and build a refinery in Lanling for refining, they will definitely be very happy.”
In fact, he could purchase oil refining equipment, technology, and workers from the system with points.
But Xiao Yun Hai didn't do that, instead, he suggested cooperating with Long Guo. This was actually because he wanted to find a backer for New Han. With Long Guo joining in, the Americans would have to think twice.
If New Han were to process its own crude oil, it could earn more money, but it would also put New Han in a dangerous situation.
The Americans love to send CIA intelligence personnel to enemy countries to stage coups. Therefore, as long as they refuse to cooperate with the Americans, the Americans will inevitably act behind the scenes.
With Long Guo joining in, the Americans would be more hesitant.
After all, Long Guo is currently the largest creditor of the United States. The United States needs Long Guo to get out of the financial crisis.
Hearing his son's explanation, Xiao Hong Jing instantly understood why he wanted to cooperate with Long Guo, and a look of relief appeared on his face.
“Good, you've thought it through. It seems you've learned a lot in Long Guo these past few years.”
“Since you want to cooperate with Long Guo, then do as you said.”
“Let's cooperate with Long Guo.”
Xiao Yun Hai said, “Dad, I suggest that you make a state visit to Long Guo. In addition to the oil issue, I think we should upgrade the relationship between our two countries. We should aim for comprehensive economic cooperation, such as in film, agriculture, healthcare, and tourism.”
Comprehensive cooperation would also make it easier for his companies to enter the huge market of Long Guo.
With the system and his rebirth, he had two golden fingers. In film and healthcare, he would be able to output to Long Guo, with New Han leading the way.
Xiao Hong Jing thought carefully and also felt that it was necessary to visit Long Guo.
It was about economics, but also about the need for security and defense, and to deepen bilateral relations.
“Okay, I'll go to Long Guo as you said.”
Seeing his father agree to his arrangement, and the visit to Long Guo would be soon, Xiao Yun Hai’s expression relaxed.
Now it was just a matter of waiting for his father to go to Long Guo for negotiations.
Avoid any delays.
After communicating with the Long Guo Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was finally decided that Xiao Hong Jing would make a state visit to Long Guo three days later, on August 19th.
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