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Lin Kaifeng smiled faintly and said, "Old General, it is because Hussein is gradually alienating Idris that I want to go to Neihu Country even more."

"If I don't go, there will be some variables that we can't control."

After taking two sips of tea, Lin Kaifeng said, "Neihu Country is located in the center of the Black Continent. It is not only a battleground for military strategists, but also an important resource base for us."

Hearing this, General Liu pulled a chair and sat opposite Lin Kaifeng.

"Will Gaul and the United States allow this to happen?"

"Old General, we should take a long-term view. The Black Continent is indeed a battleground for the United States and Gaul, but before the collapse of the Soviet Union, the desert region is their focus.

Lin Kaifeng is certain that the focus of Western attention is on the desert oil regions.

Faced with an increasingly unfavorable economic situation, the United States has only one way out.

Completely lock the US dollar and oil.

Although Gaul still has a certain influence in Africa, it is no longer as strong as it was a decade ago.

As long as Lin Kaifeng does not have a direct conflict of interest with the two countries for the time being, they will not excessively suppress the development of Northern Machinery Group in Neihu Country.

As for the change of dynasty that will happen in the near future.

This kind of thing is commonplace in Heizhou.

Whether Hussein was the leader or Idris replaced him.

To the Western powers, there is absolutely no difference.

They only care about their own interests.

"Even though the dollar has long been linked to oil trade, this tie is not stable. The Soviet Union's troops are still stationed in the desert. As long as the Soviet Union does not leave, the United States will not invest too much energy in the Black Sea."

"Of course, the situation may be different in a few years. If we don't join the game now, it will be much more difficult to obtain various mineral resources needed for development from Black Continent."

General Liu hesitated and said, "When you say a few years from now, do you mean the Soviet Union will completely collapse and the United States will become the only superpower. By then, through its all-round influence, it will stabilize the dollar's status as an oil trading currency?"

"exactly."

Lin Kaifeng said: "Since 1971, the United States has signed a settlement agreement with the desert oil countries. Due to various improper actions over the years, the desert countries are extremely disgusted with the United States. They appear to be close to the United States, but they have always been at odds with it behind the scenes."

"As long as the Soviet Union exists, the United States will not dare to do anything too extreme. When the Soviet Union ceases to exist, the desert countries will lose the opportunity to please both sides. The influence of the United States will fully penetrate the desert area, and the US dollar will have an unshakable settlement position."

After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the United States was able to quickly seize the vacuum left by the Eastern Bloc.

It's not just relying on a huge army.

There is also the US dollar, which is pegged to oil.

As the Soviet Union fell apart, the United States led multinational forces to declare war on Latin America.

In more than forty days, the United States wiped out the enemy's main force at the cost of almost zero casualties.

Hundreds of thousands of troops were confused by the US attack.

After this battle, countries around the world made a surprised discovery.

Our own military strength and military theory are a whole era behind those of the United States.

Electronic information warfare has made traditional mechanized military concepts obsolete.

The air defense weapons of the country of Lak are of no defensive effect in the face of stealth fighters.

The command system was paralyzed by electronic warfare. The headquarters could not contact the officers below, and the officers could not contact their own troops.

A coordinated war involving land and sea established the United States' dominant position.

It not only made the world feel the terrifying military strength of the United States.

It also allows the United States to firmly grasp the desert oil.

If countries want to buy oil from desert countries, they must first have enough US dollars.

The US dollar is oil, and oil is equal to the US dollar.

By controlling the currency for oil settlement, the United States is controlling the lifeline of the global economy.

Once an economic crisis occurs in the United States, the first thing to do is to increase the amount of money printing.

A large amount of currency was issued, and US dollars flowed into countries around the world.

Countries use US dollars to settle oil transactions and also purchase US Treasury bonds.

Inside and outside, the United States made a lot of money.

Father, like son.

This is why Lin Kaifeng believes that the Soviet Union must not fall at this moment.

Once the Soviet Union collapsed, not only would Longguo have to face the threat from the United States, but it would also have to pay a greater price to destroy the binding of the US dollar and oil.

"Although the Black Sea region is the inherent territory of Western powers, its influence is relatively weak, and it is the best entry point at this stage."

Lin Kaifeng smiled and said, "Old General, you and I both know that the faster Dragon Country develops, the greater the demand for various production materials. At present, the country's development speed is like a car running on a highway. If the car wants to maintain its current speed, it must ensure that there will be no problems with the fuel supply."

"We can find scientific researchers who can assist the country's development by training them ourselves or poaching them from the Soviet Union, but what about various resources and materials?"

"The country is rich in mineral resources, but the more we use them, the less we have. The United States and developed countries have always focused on the desert world, and have paid limited attention to the Black Sea continent, which is the world's largest mineral resource storage area."

"Over the years, we have provided assistance and humanitarian aid to African countries, which has gained us a certain influence and goodwill."

"Now, what we need is not only to strengthen our influence, but also to obtain a lot of practical benefits. What are the practical benefits? Of course, it is their mineral resources."

Almost all industries related to industry use copper.

From small household appliances to large aircraft, tanks, satellites and rockets.

Copper is indispensable for all of them.

In addition to copper, other non-ferrous metals are equally important.

How can Westerners reserve domestic mineral resources and obtain the resources needed for development from abroad?

Can't Longguo do this?

Mineral resources of Dragon Country

General Liu said with emotion: "Just as you said, the country's development speed is getting faster and faster every year, and the supply of resources has lagged behind significantly. Over the years, we have been increasing the amount of external resource imports every year."

"Today, foreign countries are able to supply all kinds of metals according to our needs. Once they turn against us, our resource supply will inevitably be affected."

"I am confident in your work. Just do it according to your ideas. Through corporate investment, we can strengthen ties with these African countries and purchase their mines and resources."

There are some things that Lin Kaifeng can do but the official cannot.

The next day, Lin Kaifeng set off to return to Northern Machinery Group.

Hussein, the leader of Neihu State, had a capricious personality. He was ready to get rid of the country before the war was won.

An invitation was sent through the embassy, ​​inviting Lin Kaifeng to visit Neihu State in the name of the commander.

At that time, Hussein will personally discuss cooperation with Lin Kaifeng

It seems full of sincerity, but in fact it is all calculation.