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Invite Northern Machinery Group to participate in the resource auction in the near future.

Lin Kaifeng raised his eyebrows and said, "Master Commander, may I ask, where are the mines and resources you want to auction located?"

Commander Hussein looked at a minister next to him.

The man took out a document and handed it to Lin Kaifeng.

West Kebbi River Region…

Lin Kaifeng was secretly surprised.

I didn't expect that Commander Hussein would actually auction one of the two lifeline resource areas of Neihu Kingdom.

The West Kebbi River is one of the most resource-rich areas in the Lake Country.

In addition to gold mines, there are a large number of other types of resources.

Limestone, marble, copper, tin, tungsten, the list is endless.

"If the Northern Machinery Group is interested in acquiring these mineral resources, I can favor you as much as possible at the auction, but the price will also be slightly higher."

Commander Hussein told Lin Kaifeng with a smile that the auction was just a cover.

Assuming that Lin Kaifeng can offer enough benefits, Commander Hussein can help the Northern Machinery Group become the biggest winner at the auction through secret operations.

"Thank you for your respect, Mr. Commander. The West Kebbi River region is rich in mineral resources in your country. I think once the auction is held, it will attract a large number of Western mining companies. Being able to obtain these areas in advance will indeed be of great help to the development of our group. However, there are many problems that affect the development of this region, such as the transportation network..."

Lin Kaifeng paused and asked indirectly, "How does your country plan to help our company solve the transportation problem?"

Commander Hussein lit a cigar and said slowly, "Mr. Lin, we are all smart people. This area is one of the most resource-rich areas in Neihu Country. Under normal circumstances, it will not be put up for auction."

"No country would sell such good resources to foreign companies in bulk. They would definitely keep them for their own development. The reason why Neihu State wants to auction this place is, on the one hand, to develop the economy. Without funds, there is no way to develop the economy."

"On the other hand, we are asking bidding companies to help us with infrastructure construction through disguised cooperation."

Lin Kaifeng secretly thought it was shameless.

have to say.

Commander Hussein’s calculations were very clear.

There are two major mineral concentration areas in Neihu Country, one of which has abundant oil resources.

Another area has a large number of mineral resources.

The non-ferrous metals in the West Kebbi River region are not only abundant in quantity but also of very good quality.

There will be no trouble selling it in the international market.

Once the resource production site is taken to auction and becomes a tradable commodity, any business with demand will surely flock to it.

It seems that Neihu State did this to develop its economy.

In fact, it is making foreign companies work for Neihu State for free.

Spend foreign companies' money to improve the country's transportation network.

Before the 1960s, more than half of the countries in Black Africa, including the Lake Country, belonged to Gallic colonies.

The great powers were only interested in the resources of the colonial countries.

There is no interest in helping local people improve their living standards or build infrastructure.

This is why.

Gaul had colonized Africa for hundreds of years, but the countries there didn't even have a few decent railways.

The colonists came to Black Africa to seize resources, not to serve as living Bodhisattvas to save people from suffering.

The infrastructure was built only to facilitate plundering resources.

With the departure of the Gauls, the Neihu Kingdom entered a long period of war.

The war impoverished Neihu's economy and destroyed its few road facilities.

It is true that the West Kebbi River region is rich in resources, but there is not even a decent road.

To transport resources out, there must be decent road transport lines.

It is obviously wishful thinking to expect Neihu State to develop its own infrastructure.

Commander Hussein said: "Mr. Lin is a man who does great things. He should understand that there is no gain without effort. At present, the international market has a huge demand for non-ferrous metals. Once the West Kebbi River area is fully developed, the various ores harvested every year will bring unprecedented profits to you and your Northern Machinery Group."

"Building roads, railways, and various supporting facilities is not helping our Neihu Country, but helping yourselves."

"Of course, Neihu Country will not provide nothing. We will provide Mr. Lin with enough construction workers and give you as much convenient help as possible."

Hearing this, Lin Kaifeng was almost laughing out of anger.

"Mr. Commander, I would like to ask one more question. Once our group obtains the development rights for this area, in addition to being responsible for building roads, railways and other transportation networks in the West Kebbi River area, who will solve the electricity and water problems in the construction?"

"Of course it's you guys."

Commander Hussein said: "We in Neihu Country do not have the funds to build electricity and water facilities. Secondly, we do not have enough technicians. Mr. Lin, I think these are minor problems."

"You have obtained the West Kebbi River area, which is equivalent to obtaining a gold mountain. There is no need to worry too much about petty gains."

Commander Hussein put out the cigar in his hand and started to make promises to Lin Kaifeng.

Bragging about the rich variety of mineral resources in the West Kebbi River region.

The Neihu Kingdom is unable to develop, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t know how many resources it has.

During the period of Gaul's colonization, Gaul conducted a large-scale resource survey.

Lin Kaifeng kept a smile on his face and began to greet Commander Hussein's ancestors in his heart.

Commander Hussein knew exactly how many resources Neihu Kingdom had, and Lin Kaifeng knew it better than him.

At the same time, we also learned how terrible the water and electricity coverage in Neihu Country is.

The coverage rate is less than 2%.

Except for the capital city which can maintain electricity and tap water supply for a certain period of time, other places in the country are almost in a primitive society.

Even in the capital, there is not 24-hour electricity and running water.

In addition to the commander-in-chief's residence, some important departments and military departments were able to maintain smooth water and electricity supply.

In other parts of the capital, electricity is available for only a few hours a day.

The lighting method is comparable to that of primitive society.

Candles were high-end commodities, while wood and cow dung were the important sources of lighting.

Lin Kaifeng was speechless at Commander Hussein's confidence.

Do they really regard the West Kebbi River region as a bargaining chip that can be used to get whatever they want?

Damn, there is not even a single railway in Neihu Country.

The road network has long been broken.

The only asphalt road in the country is the road from the airport to Tongling, which is more than 100 kilometers long.

Looking at the smile on Lin Kaifeng's face, Idris was also greeting Commander Hussein's ancestors in his heart.

Hussein studied economics and obtained a master's degree in economics.

They don't even understand the most basic concept of sustainability.

Before seeing any economic benefits, they can't wait to start making money.