Chapter 47 Reasons
"Dear Your Excellency the Prime Minister:
... At present, we have 300,000 cars, almost all warships are made from burning heavy oil, and the oil fields under our indirect control are only limited to the Dominion of the Dominion of Dutch Borneo. It is rude to say that for our country, our power must be based on oil.
It is believed that with the expansion of China's car holdings, merchant ship tonnage and navy, it will inevitably further increase China's oil consumption. According to the forecast made by the Ministry of Agriculture and Commerce, in ten years, China's annual demand for oil will exceed 15 million tons, and in 20 years, it will reach 30 million tons. Scholars involved in the forecast all admit that this is a basic conservative forecast.
The only foreseeable thing is that oil is becoming the most important energy in the world, and a safe, reliable and adequate supply of new fuel is a key condition for the success or failure of a country.
Although in the past few years, China has invested a lot of money in the northeast, Xinjiang and other places to explore oil, China's oil output and reserves are still very limited. Geologically speaking, China is limited by geological factors, which is undisputed that China is a poor oil country.
China's tough attitude in the Sino-Pomese oil company and the oil exploration rights held by the Chinese oil company in Borneo can guarantee 10 million tons of oil exploitation per year. However, given that China does not have military power in the two places, considering the uncertainties in the future, once the war exploded It may affect China's oil supply. The most urgent thing is to take action as soon as possible without hesitation to establish oil reserves in China for no less than three years. Of course, this is a costly project, but it is a critical event related to the future survival of the country.
If we don't establish oil reserves now, then once the situation is tense in the future, our navy, air force and army will lead to insufficient war capability due to lack of fuel, and a large number of cars, aircraft and warships will be reduced to waste due to lack of fuel.
... At present, the European war is in full play, and China's strategic goal in this war is not only to use the special market of war to fully develop its own industry and promote its industrial economy. We should not only use the war to surpass our industrial competitors, but also take advantage of the favorable opportunities for European countries to fall into war and withdraw their power from the Near East and other places to gain absolute control of precious resources through war.
After the outbreak of the European War, oil and petroleum products began to be listed as the main items necessary for the treaty [***] team. Oil can fight, and oil can win the war. Without oil, how can we ensure the mobility of the fleet, the transportation of the army and the production of various explosives?
Now this precious resource has proved to be the strategic raw material for future economic development. It can be said that oil will be part of China's future participation in the world's "big game" - creating a new Chinese empire with the name of the world name. However, if China controls the world's oil supply, then China will No one dares to challenge. This will be a new world order led by China.
After adequate geological research and investigation, we believe that the most promising supply of oil to the world is undoubtedly the Near East controlled by the Ottoman Turkish Empire on the border with Persia. Now, our country has declared war on Germany, and a declaration of war on the Ottoman Turkish Empire will be inevitable. Therefore, we believe that In order, China should send troops to occupy the Near East before Britain, France and other countries intervene in the Near East, control the untapped oil in the Persian Gulf after the war, and make full use of this valuable resource while ensuring China's oil supply to ensure the smooth progress of China's future strategy..."
On September 12, the tenth year of the Empire, a letter from the Institute of Geostrateology to Yuan Shikai, the Prime Minister of the Empire, was confidential: the smoke of top-secret cigarettes rose at Chen Moran's fingertips. He sometimes looked at the letter in his hand, and sometimes looked at the map on the wall. On the map, he could It is clearly seen that the Ottoman Empire has conquered the land of Eurasia, and the most attractive one is the Arab region, which is called the "near East" by Europeans. Under the yellow sand, there are hundreds of billions of tons of oil buried. If we say what is the deepest understanding of a hundred years later, I'm afraid that in addition to the important surname of science and technology, it is the weight of oil. I want a last name.
Oil is the mother of industry and the source of power. No country can live without oil, especially for China. In later generations, Chinese people once proudly said, "throw the hat of oil-poor countries to the Pacific Ocean" and then export oil abroad at a low price. But decades later, China needs to enter from abroad at a high price. China is essentially a "poor oil country", which is not controversial in later generations.
Originally, I thought that no one would notice the black gold buried in the barren deserts of the Arab region, but I never thought that the geologists of the Imperial Academy of Sciences believed that there was oil buried in the Arab region through geological and data analysis. In addition to some exposed oil seedlings, what's more important is that the Sino-Bolar oil company in Persia The oil exploitation activities give them good reason to believe that there is also a large amount of oil buried in the Arab region.
Since Chinese geologists can make this conclusion, won't the geologists and explorers of the Royal Academy of Sciences make the same conclusion?
Looking at the map, from Aden to Qatar, from the Arabian Peninsula to the coast of the Persian Gulf, almost all British colonies, which means that once China sends troops into the Arabian Peninsula, there will inevitably be a conflict with Britain.
"Starting from the second half of the 19th century. During this period, one of the important national policies of the Ottoman Empire was full control of the Gulf region, including Kuwait. During the rule of Baghdad from 1869 to 1872, the national policy of the Ottoman Empire was implemented. In 1870, Medhat Pasha declared Kuwait a province of the Ottoman Empire, under the jurisdiction of Basra, and set up some administrative agencies in Kuwait in the name of the Ottoman Empire. He was awarded the rank of Kuwaiti Chief Gaoyi Maigom (Middle Colonel of the Army). Although Kuwait did not really use this title and did not pay taxes to the empire, the Ottoman Empire claimed sovereignty over Kuwait and listed it as an imperial province under the jurisdiction of Basra, "
As a few "study abroad" in the Ottoman Empire in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, he has worked in the Embassy of the Ottoman Empire for several years. He can be said to be Hua Linyi, an expert on the Near East of China. Although he is curious about why His Majesty mentioned Kuwait, he still starts with the history of Kuwait.
"At the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century, the British put Kuwait into their sphere of influence. In 1899, with the rise of the Islamic revival movement, the British political axe secretly signed an agreement with the chiefs of Kuwait in order to avoid trouble with the Ottoman political axes. Due to the signing of this secret agreement between the Anglo-German Republic, the relationship between Kuwait, the United Kingdom and the Ottoman Empire and Germany was in crisis. In 1900, a German delegation came to Kuwait to build the Baghdad Railway. They tried to negotiate with the Kuwaiti chief to buy a piece of land to build the terminal of the Baghdad Railway, but the Kuwaiti chief refused to meet. In 1901, after the Ottoman Empire sent troops to Kuwait to expel the Kuwaiti chief, Britain immediately disclosed its secret relationship with the Kuwaiti chief. In 1902, the Ottoman Empire retreated in the northern border area of Kuwait, and the relations between Ko-Austrian changed. In the past, Kuwait existed as a emirate under the control of the Ottoman Empire. Since then, it has existed as a regional entity with certain natural boundaries. Last month, the Ottoman Empire declared war on Britain, Mubarak? Ben? In accordance with the Anglo-Koske Protection Treaty, the Emir of Sabah immediately occupied Ummcastle, Safwan and Bupian Islands after receiving the British notice, and cooperated with the chiefs of other areas associated with the British political axe to send troops to prevent the Ottoman Empire from providing feed to Basra.
After quietly waiting for Hua Lin to finish his words, Chen Moran frowned slightly and asked.
"So, that is to say, it is impossible for us to send troops to occupy Kuwait, right?"
Occupation of Kuwait is Chen Moran's intention. Compared with occupying the whole of Arabia, he is more inclined to control Arabia than occupy Arabia. After all, it will lead to the possibility that China may become the hardest hit area of "terrorism" in the future, and the occupation of the whole Arab will provoke Britain and France. The strong reaction of other countries, compared with the occupation, by sending troops to the Arab region, then supporting local regimes, implementing indirect control of the Arab region, and imposing heavy troops in a certain position to form a deterrent, is the most favorable choice for China. Of course, during this period, they can exchange loans and military aid. Some "poor deserts" were transferred to China.
"Your Majesty!"
Your Majesty's words only stunned Hua Lin and occupied Kuwait!
"Unless we risk conflict with Britain!"
At the risk of conflict with Britain!
Chen Moran, who no longer spoke, frowned and looked at the report of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in his hand. In fact, even as an emperor, he saw this diplomatic report for the first time. Just like the letter from the Institute of Geostratogy to former Prime Minister Yuan Shikai, many times, as an emperor, he is not necessarily the most important and he is also a minister. There is no need to report everything. Diplomatic reports like this will not come out of his hands at all, and will only appear in front of him when needed.
"The Kingdom of Neji?"
Looking at the Neizhi mentioned in the report, Chen Moran couldn't help but be stunned. There are too many strange countries and regions in Arabia in this era. This is obviously another one, but next, the appearance of a name stunned him, "Ibn? Saudi Arabia"
The namemade Chen Moran confused. Although the name was strange, the name "Saudi Arabia" was very familiar. In later generations, the largest and richest country on the Arabian Peninsula was "Saudi Arabia." After doubt, he focused on the report in his hand.
"In 1811, the Saudi family established a Wahabi dynasty in the Arabian Peninsula, that is, the First Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Nine years later, the First Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was ruled by the Governor-General of Egypt, Muhammad? Ali collapsed, and the First Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was destroyed... In 1891, the Second Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was destroyed by the Rashid family, Ibn? Saudi Arabia went into exile with his father, and then went into exile in Kuwait..."
The following information, in Chen Moran's opinion, is almost completely a storyline in a legendary novel.
"On the night of a new moon in 1902, Ibn? Saudi Arabia led more than 40 people to raid Riyadh from Kuwait, sneaked into the city of Riyadh, attacked and killed the local governor of Riyadh appointed by the Rashid family, and controlled the old base of the Saudi family.
Then, Ibn? Saudi Arabia is based in Riyadh, Ibn? Saudi Arabia began to conquer the Arab tribes around Riyadh. Faced with pressure from the Ottoman Turkish Empire, he wrote to the governor of Basra of the Ottoman Empire, hoping to become a vassal of the empire. In the second year of the empire, his rule in the Nej region was recognized by the Ottoman Empire. With his support, he continued to expand his forces around him. During this period, Ibn? Hart used the Wahabi religion to consolidate his rule. In six years, the empire established a religious organization called Ikhwan? Tauhit wanted to break down the clan barriers, unite the tribes with religion, and adhered to the Ottoman Empire to unify the Neizhi region.
Since the eighth year of the empire, Ibn? Saudi Arabia has established a series of Ihwan agricultural reclamation areas with military surnames, which is a religious, political and military organization. He ordered the theologian Ibn? Abdu? According to the teachings of the Hampuri School of Law, Ladiv compiled popular religious scriptures, warning people not to believe in polytheism, calling for worship of the unique Allah, and abiding by the canon. They also sent Xuan teachers to various places to preach the Vahabi creed, persuaded members of the clan tribe to join the "Ikhwan", told them that the Arabian Peninsula was facing threats from Turks and European infidels, and asked the tribes to stop killing each other and fight against the enemy together. In order to further eliminate the division of the clan and tribes, the rebellion of the Bedouin people was subdued.
In the eighth year of the Empire, its organization established the "Hjilai" agricultural reclamation area of "Ihwan". "Higilai" means "migration", that is, to move the Bedouin from the nomadic desert to the reclamation area to settle down and engage in agriculture. Shijilai is also a mission site and military organization of the Wahhabites, for Ibn? Saudi Arabia's expansion provided an elite force.
Neji is inland, Ibn? Saudi Arabia hopes to get access to the sea, but the coastal areas of the Arabian Peninsula are occupied by Britain and Ottoman Turkey respectively. After repeated weighing, Ibn? Saudi Arabia decided to move closer to Britain. In 1911, he contacted the United Kingdom in Kuwait and received the acquiescence of the United Kingdom. In the ninth year of the Empire, when he learned of the defeat of the Ottoman Empire in the Balkan War, Ibn? Saudi Arabia sent troops to the Hassa region in the northeast of the Arabian Peninsula. In a battle, Ibn? The Saudi army was lost, and a bullet hit the magazine hanging around his waist, detonated the bullet in the magazine, opened a mouth in his abdomen, and his intestines flowed out. In order to stabilize the army, he stuffed his intestines back with severe pain, wrapped it with a belt, and then ordered his subordinates to find a woman for him, saying that he would get married that night. Ibn? The news of Saudi Arabia's marriage quickly spread, and the unknown enemy judged that he was not serious. In fact, Ibn, who was seriously injured? Saudi Arabia didn't even touch the bride, but urgently deployed troops to withdraw. ......"
After reading such a report that almost looks like a legendary novel, Chen Moran suddenly remembered something.
"Hassa is the territory of the Ottoman Empire?"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
After getting the affirmative answer, Chen Muran tapped his finger on the report and turned his eyes to the map from time to time.
"I remember that a month ago, we were shelled by a trading company in Kazakhstan, right?"
"Yes, Your Majesty, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has protested to the Ottoman Empire!"
In answering His Majesty's question, Hua Linyi remembered an unconfirmed news that only a few people knew within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The cabinet seemed to be ready to declare war on the Ottoman Empire on the grounds that the merchant was shelled. Although it is very far-fetched to use this reason to declare war on a country, Hua Linyi understands that the cabinet only needs a reason, and the Hassa trading company was shelled, resulting in the death of Chinese businessmen, but only one reason.
"Hmm..."
Nodding, Chen Moran got up and walked towards the map. While he stood up, Hua Linyi also stood up.
"Where is the shelled trading company in Hassa?"
"Harad! It's the largest city in Hassa, right here! It is located in the Yeblin Oasis.
Hualin pointed to a position on the map and said that Harad, located on the edge of the Dassa region, is one of the most important Ottoman strongholds in Kazakhstan. A month ago, Ibn? Saudi Arabia's army conquered.
"Congress, we will declare war on the Ottoman Empire soon after the resolution is passed! Of course, this will be after our fleet and army troops arrive in the Persian Gulf!"
Looking at the map, Chen Moran revealed a secret without concealment.
"Of course, the reason for declaring war is that they attacked our businessmen, but I think..."
Looking at the Neizhi Kingdom on the map, Chen Moran squeezed out a smile on his face.
"The Ottoman Empire, as a defender, will definitely not fire shells at the trading company. Their shells are fired at the attacking side, that is, outside the city. This should be common sense. Therefore, I think, once we have a foothold in Hassa, then we must send an investigation team to investigate who put the cannon. The bullet hit us, who is the real culprit who killed the Chinese businessman,..."
From your majesty's words, Hua Lin understood your majesty's meaning. At this time, people with a little common sense understood the meaning of your majesty's words - he wanted to take advantage of the same incident to make Neizhi, a weak country, pay the price!
Why?
Hua Lin looked at His Majesty and seemed to want to get the answer from him, but he saw His Majesty standing in front of the map, staring at the map on the wall motionlessly.
Oil is the blood of industry. Saudi Arabia is undoubtedly the largest blood donor in the world. Where is Saudi Arabia's oil field? Perhaps the exact location of Chen Moran is not clear, but he knows that most of Saudi Arabia's oil fields are in the Persian Gulf region and the border areas of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Iraq. If Nezhi is responsible for Chinese businessmen, they can be forced to withdraw from the Hassa region, and even get some land ceding, at least oil exploration rights. .
(to be continued)