Chapter 126 Bundle

On the night in London, almost every day, those nobles and rich people hold all kinds of banquets, and whether they receive an invitation to the banquet is even directly related to a person's social status.

For London now, the most symbolic banquet invitation may be Ji Li, the president of Anglo-Mexico Petroleum. Miss Sterling's banquet invitation is the mansion of the hundreds of-year-old Sterling family on the outskirts of London. Half a month ago, the name of the upstart was removed and returned to the Sterling family.

As the host, if they are at an ordinary banquet, they should dress neatly, but they should not be too exquisite, so that the male guests feel that they are dressed coldly, and the female guests regret that they did not wear a real necklace before going out.

But here, as a master, he must wear the most gorgeous dress, and also wear the most dazzling jewelry. At this kind of upper-class banquet, anyone comes here to show off their wealth and status. They never hesitate to show off themselves with gorgeous clothes and luxurious jewelry. Wealth, and Ji Li, as the owner, can only do so in order to maintain her image.

Aristocratic luxury is fully displayed here. Ten o'clock in the evening. In the garden of Stirling Manor, the tall trees clearly set off the sky decorated with golden stars. It looks like it's going to rain heavily today, and there is still a layer of mist floating in the sky.

Waltz and treme music came out of the hall downstairs, and there was a brilliant light in the cracks of the shutters. At this time, there were about a dozen servants in the garden preparing dinner. They had just received the order from their wives that the dinner was held under the canopy on the lawn. The beautiful blue sky full of stars had given the lawn a decisive advantage. The garden is full of electric lights, and the mats are covered with candles and flowers. There is no difference between this kind of luxurious dances.

No matter where she appeared, Ji Li could always attract everyone's attention. When Ji Li's figure appeared in the prom hall on the first floor, everyone's eyes turned to the richest woman in Europe, and some young aristocratic men were eager to try.

London's social circle is so incredible. Of course, if it weren't for the oil fields owned by Ji Li's Anglo-Mexico Oil Company and the wealth she would have personally, it would have been impossible to win their attention.

At this time, under the gaze of countless curious eyes, Ji Li greeted her acquaintances and walked towards Countess Aro. Countess Aro was standing in front of the fireplace shelf with several vases, and beside her stood a man in an admiral's dress.

When she approached them, Ji Li always had a cheerful smile on her face. When she was about to approach, she came to Admiral Fisher at Sterling Manor with Countess Yalo, and first saluted the young lady. But Countess Arro greeted her and greeted each other close to Ji Li.

"Ji Li, do you know Admiral Fisher?"

"I just heard of it."

Ji Li replied.

"But I haven't met the Admiral yet."

"Look, he's here!"

"Ji Li, this is Admiral Fisher, the Second Minister of Maritime Affairs!"

"Hello! Miss Sterling!"

Although he was surprised by the girl's youth, Fisher was still very gentlemanly and saluted the woman who stirred up the whole of London. Perhaps for London, in the past half month, the most heard is the name of the company and the owner of the company, Ji Li? Miss Sterling.

"Hello, Admiral!"

stretched out her right hand and sent a sweet British lady-like smile to Fisher.

After a kiss, Fisher smiled and looked at the woman who would drive the men of the whole London upper class crazy.

Young and beautiful, beautiful and rich, so that the girl is fatally attractive to any man in the upper class of London, but he is not included.

Among the guests in this hall, they are envious and jealous of Yingmo Petroleum Company's oil field and Ji Li? Sterling's wealth came here for various purposes. For Fisher, the reason why he came here was, on the one hand, Arlo's invitation, and he was attracted to it all because of "oil"!

Fisher, the second sea minister in charge of affairs, education, training and recruitment in the Admiralty, is perhaps the first and only senior general in the entire Royal Navy to realize the important surname of oil. He insists that in the future competition to control the ocean, oil as a power fuel will bring a decisive strategic advantage to Britain.

But twenty years ago, his ideas were considered whimsical by his British peers. It is also because of this that he became a "one step ahead" naval officer. He knew that oil would replace coal, but Britain did not have oil, not even colonies. How to ensure Britain's future oil supply has always been his question.

And on the other hand, the materials of the warships are steel and the energy coal of the warships, Germany, Russia and France are either close to or surpass the United Kingdom. Under this pressure, Fisher felt that Britain must find a new way to find an alternative to energy, which is oil.

That's why he appeared at Miss Sterling's banquet. In fact, he didn't know that he was the protagonist of the banquet tonight.

It was a little hot in the hall at night, and the servant shuttled through the crowd with a tea tray full of cold drinks.

At this time, Count Aro pointed to a guest in the crowd in surprise.

"Ji Li, that's Mr. Shelph, President of New Jersey Standard Oil Company London. Is he also your guest?"

Ji Li's pretty face just showed some helplessness.

"It's Baroness Casey who brought the male guest!"

"All London knows that Rockefeller is at war with Miss Ji Li. Mr. Rockefeller's cruise ship has refused to transport oil for the Anglo-Mexico company! Fisher, I don't understand! Can't the British fleet transport oil for the Anglo-Mexico company?

Yaluo put on a hateful look, as if she was fighting for Ji Li.

"Aren't we the largest fleet in the world?"

When Ya Luo was talking, Ji Li looked at Fisher with a depressed expression and a smile.

"Countess, the United Kingdom has the largest fleet, but there are few tankers, and 60% of the refineries in the United Kingdom belong to Rockefeller, and 95% of the refineries belong to American companies."

"The Anglo-Mexico oil company exploits oil in Mexico. The American and American companies have always believed that it is the stage of the United States!"

Fisher, who was holding a wine glass in his hand, added that although the Anglo-Mexico company found a large oil field that could guarantee the future supply of British oil, the geopolitical factors were his concern, and Ji Li said that American companies completely controlled oil production, oil transportation and refining, and he could not help but worry.

"Ji Li, if so, are you going to sell the oil field to the Americans?"

After Yaluo asked this brainless word, Fisher turned his eyes to Ji Li. On the one hand, he was looking forward to her answer, and on the other hand, he began to doubt that there must be something wrong with Kia Luo's intention to invite him to the dance as a dance partner.

In connection with the recent public relations of Anglo-Mexico Petroleum in London's political and financial circles, Fisher vaguely understood the intention of this young and surprising girl. She is seeking support from the navy. It is not enough to just advocate in the financial industry, scientists and politicians. If the navy can come up with a proof stone Oil important surname report, then No. 10 Downing Street may be on the side of Yingmo Company.

"Countess, there is no oil field in Britain!"

Taking a drink from the tray held by the waiter, Ji Li said solemnly.

"Maybe no one is aware of the important name of this new fuel now, but maybe in a few years, people will realize the strategic significance of this new fuel. The problem is that Britain itself does not have oil and must rely on the United States and Russia for supply. Now the Anglo-Mexico oil company can provide a stable supply of oil to the UK.

Even in times of peace, this kind of dependence on external conditions is unacceptable, and in the event of a war, it is impossible to rely solely on foreign oil supply.

When Ji Li said this, Fisher added a sentence in his heart. The reason why he kept a low profile unexpectedly in this frenzy that made London's financial world crazy is that the origin of oil is Mexico. If it is in any British colony or a region that Britain can control, when those American companies want to get involved, I'm afraid he has already made a crime and do his best to support it. It's a British company, but it's different here.

"British and Mexican oil companies, in Mexico's oil fields, just a try!"

When she saluteed the financiers on the street with a wine glass in her hand, Ji Li, who half turned around, said lightly.

"In the future, we will also invest tens of millions of pounds in the Middle East to explore and exploit oil!"

Listening to Ji Li's words, Ya Luo wanted to say something, but when the words came to her mouth, she felt that it was better not to say it, because she saw that Fisher seemed to prick up her ears and listen to Ji Li's words. Obviously, she was afraid of missing any details, and Ya Luo also vaguely felt that this might be another chance to make a fortune.

I paused for a moment and saw one of the guests.

"Your Excellency, Mrs. Yalo, please allow me to introduce a guest to you."

After saying that, Ji Li turned around and walked to a corner of the room, and her colorful skirt flashed in the hall.

After Ji Li left, Fisher's arm had already wrapped around Ya Luo's waist.

"Hey, my Admiral, this is not the place for you to do."

Ya Luo smiled charmingly, but his waist was hugged by him. The upper class has always been a place full of "interesting things", like Lena over there, who is flirting with the financiers on the Needle Street, while her husband, Count Halder, is talking about love to another lady.

After acquiesting in Fisher's actions, Yaro walked towards a room next to the hall, while Fisher followed her.

As soon as he entered the study-like room, Fisher took the finger that was originally neurotic and slowly inserted under her bra.

"This is not a simple dance, is it?"

"John, you know, I need to live, and she also needs your help, doesn't she? My oil general!"

With a naughty smile, Ya Luo said with a smile. And Fisher just smiled and didn't say anything. London is like this. There are love, interests, and of course, pornography.

At this time, Ji Li had already walked into the study, followed by a low, thick, gray and short-haired English man of his age. After the two entered the room, the door of the study closed.

"General Fisher, Countess, please allow me to introduce to you, William? Knox? Mr. Darcy!"

Gili, who was smiling, introduced the gentleman beside him to Fisher.

"Hello, Admiral, Countess!"

Darcy saluted respectfully and was curious about the reason why Miss Sterling invited him in.

And Fisher and Yalo just gently signaled that as a businessman, Darcy naturally knew that the arrogance of the general and the countess was taken for granted. Although thirteen years ago, after the family moved back to the United Kingdom, he established contact with the upper class through real estate in London and the countryside, the upper class was far away from St. Miss Lin's society is still too far away.

"Your Excellency, Mr. Darcy is a commendable British businessman! Three years ago, Sir Golf, the minister in Persia, and his friend, Persian General Kiteberg, reunited in Paris. The latter asked him if he had any British companies interested in oil concessions. After hearing the news, Mr. Darcy quickly seized the opportunity and sent a plenipotentiary to Tehran to negotiate.

When Ji Li introduced him like this, Darcy's face changed slightly.

"At that time, Persia was in a period of financial tension, and the country was in urgent need of money, and it took only five weeks for Mr. Darcy's representative to get King Aldin? A privilege granted by Khan allows him to develop and use natural gas, oil and other products in the whole territory of Persia, excluding the five northern provinces, within 60 years, and can be shipped and sold, involving a land area of 1.2 million square kilometers! And the price is only 20,000 pounds of cash and 20,000 pounds of shares, as well as 16% of the net profit in the future! The expert's opinion is that the local geological conditions in Persia are favorable.

"Oh!"

Is Fisher towards William? Knox? Darcy cast a straight look and made such a business with 20,000 pounds, which was surprising.

The surprise of the Admiral and the Countess made Darcy's expression unnatural. It was his gambler's surname that made his wealth in Australia, but it made him forget. In the past two years, Persian oil exploration finally slowly devoured the wealth and status he had acquired in Australia. Persian exploration in the past. His wealth also torments his gambler's psychology.

He, who has never been to Persia, is waiting for good news from Persia in London. He hired George? Reynolds was responsible for exploration, from arriving in Tehran in May 2000 to officially drilling in October. However, during this period, Reynolds encountered a lot of troubles. First, the local tribal leaders did not agree with the king's concessions. The additional price was very high, and he kept asking for benefits, from disease to extortion and mechanical failure of tribal personnel. The scorching heat waves and the ruthless gale and the endless disappointment brought by the failure of drilling are enough to shake people, and the most deadly thing is probably that the control of Persia devoured his wealth.

In order to raise funds, Darcy sought the support of the British Admiralty and the famous Rothschild family, but failed. All he received was a letter and telegram from Reynolds calling for patience, and Darcy's patience and money faded away in the waiting.

Just as he desperately lost his patience with Persia and had the idea of withdrawing from this bottomless hole, Anglo-Mexico came to the door two weeks ago. Unlike him, Anglo-Mexico Petroleum's large oil fields in Mexico made them easily get millions of pounds of loans from London financiers, and the two only used one star. An agreement was reached, and the two sides cooperated to exploit Persian oil. Darcy received a return of 500,000 pounds and a 2% net profit commission of the British-Poland Oil Company in the future, and the Anglo-Mexico Oil Company sent someone to be responsible for the exploration and management of Persia.

While Darcy's own gambler was ashamed, Ji Li was there talking about the prospect of Persian oil.

...Through the research of geologists, we believe that there are also large oil fields in Persia that are not inferior to Mexico. Although the futile risks and harsh environment deter many people, Anglo-Mexico Oil will spend no less than 20 million pounds for Persian oil in the next ten years! "

Ji Li's voice in the study is loud, crisp and pleasant. This is the advice of Anglo-Mexico Oil Company. Mexico is beyond the influence and control of the United Kingdom, but Persia is completely different. This will aggravate the bargaining chip of Anglo-Mexico Petroleum. When she telegraphed the proposal to her husband, she received a call back on the same day, "Buy it at all costs!" Her husband's bottom line is that she owns at least more than 60% of the equity, but she got 100%.

"Can't your company obtain funds for the exploration of Persian oil by selling Mexican oil fields?"

Fisher asked, and there was still an almost imperceptible cloud on his face.

"Your Excellency, will the United Kingdom give up the north of the Yangtze River in exchange for control of the south?"

Ji Li asked cunningly, what she needs is an oil field that has been oiled. As for Persia, it is just a bargaining chip for British support.

"Without the support of the Mexican oil fields, will your Excellency, those short-sighted bankers be likely to lend to Yingbo Oil Company? I think Mr. Darcy's experience can be explained to this problem!"

Pointing to Mr. Darcy beside her, Ji Li took a deep breath and looked at Admiral Fisher seriously.

"Your Excellency, you spoke freely about the important surname of oil 20 years ago. Also, after you became the Second Secretary of the Navy, you also began to carry out the topic of oil replacing coal and the possible research of oil and fuel in the British fleet. I think there is anything more important than ensuring the future oil supply of the British navy? And this is by no means what the non-British people in the New World can guarantee!"

Fisher was silent for a while before looking at Ji Li.

"As far as I know, Miss Ji Li, your husband is Chinese, isn't he?"

After saying that, he smiled at Ji Li. After the Anglo-Mexico Petroleum Company found a large oil field in Mexico, he noticed the company. He also knew that her husband was a Chinese, and even her husband was the actual investor of Anglo-Mexico Petroleum and the actual shareholder. Although recently, those files were The man hid it, but he already knew the answer.

She looked at Ya Luo in a panic. Ji Li quickly calmed herself down and noticed the surprise of Ya Luo and Darcy. A bitter smile flashed across the corners of her mouth.

"It's good that he is Chinese, not American! What do you think? Your Excellency!"

(to be continued)