Selling oil across Libya

Chapter 36 Cold-blooded and Ruthless

Qin Rui had assumed that Jalil would gladly accept the Numidian Brigade's invitation and return to Tripoli to serve as the President of Libya.

To Qin Rui's surprise, Jalil refused the Nubidia Brigade's invitation and decided to retire from politics.

Qin Rui was surprised; he hadn't expected that there were idealists in Libya.

Jalil's goal was to overthrow the Poisonous Vegetable King's rule, and he has succeeded.

In his reply to the Numidian Brigade, Jalil said: "The fate of Libya should now be left to the Libyan people to choose for themselves."

"This person is very smart; even if he becomes president, he won't be manipulated by anyone."

Yuri did not give up: "If you insist, we can send someone to 'invite' him here for a more in-depth discussion."

Qin Rui thought for a moment and decided to be a civilized person: "No, we should respect his personal choice."

As soon as he finished speaking, a golden notification flashed before Qin Rui's eyes: [Evolution Value] +10000

That's right.

This is the correct way to use the system.

Qin Rui casually exchanged for 10 max-level scientific research experts and sent them to Xishan to continue their scientific research.

Unlike Jalil, who chose to retire gracefully, Magariaf opted to cooperate with Haftar and continue serving as interim president until the National Congress elects a new government.

Haftar is also having a tough time. His plans have not only met with strong dissatisfaction from Washington, but Cameron and Sarkozy have also publicly condemned the coup.

Several countries have expressed their support for the Libyan people's resistance against external interference.

This includes Russia and Türkiye.

Libya was once part of the Ottoman Empire, and Türkiye has long sought to restore the Ottoman-era influence in the Mediterranean.

Qin Rui can understand Türkiye's attitude.

Russia's open support for Libya foreshadows a further escalation of the situation.

In order to put further pressure on Ding Jian, Qin Rui decided to take the initiative.

Although Mobil did not locate its African headquarters in Tripoli like Eni, it still has branch offices.

Yuri took the initiative to contact Derek Payne, the head of Mobil in Tripoli, hoping that Mobil could coordinate a batch of Stingers for the Numidian Brigade.

Because the attack helicopters equipped by the Zintan Brigade have identification features, Yuri specifically emphasized that these Stingers must be de-identified so that they can attack the attack helicopters equipped by the Zintan Brigade.

"Colonel, this is impossible."

Derek Payne flatly refused.

The armed helicopters equipped by the Zintan Brigade are identified as NATO. If the identification is removed, these Stingers can also be used to attack NATO warplanes.

The Transitional Council initially awarded Yuri the rank of Colonel in an effort to win over the Numidian Brigade.

During the colonel era, the highest military rank in Libya was colonel.

Both Colonel Haftar and Colonel Haftar were colonels.

Haftar is now a marshal.

The only marshal.

"We have completely broken with Benghazi;"

Haftar is consolidating the rebel forces in Benghazi, and once he has finished consolidating them, he will definitely launch an attack on Tripoli.

If we fail, you know what the consequences will be.

Yuri reminded Derek Payne that if the Numidian Brigade failed, Mobil's days of making $200 million a day without doing anything would be over.

Derek Payne smiled without saying a word.

Zawiya produces more than 30 barrels of oil per day.

Mobil accounts for only one-third.

Even if the Numidian Brigade fails, Haftar will not go too far, and ExxonMobil can at least retain its current interests.

"If we control the oil fields in the Sirte Basin, then ExxonMobil will profit from every barrel of oil produced in Sirte."

Yuri continued to build up his nest.

"continue."

Derek Payne finally showed some interest.

"Drake, we're friends, so I called you first."

If you don't cherish our friendship, guess who I'll call next?

Yuri reminded Derek Payne that he could at least make two more calls.

"Colonel, you've put me in a difficult position."

Derek Payne looked thoughtful, tapping his fingers lightly on the table.

Yuri understood, placed an A4 sheet of paper on the table, and pushed it toward Derek Payne.

Derek Payne picked up the paper, glanced at it, and raised an eyebrow.

The paper contained the anonymous bank account number and password of a permanently neutral country.

"Colonel, does it have to be Stinger?"

Derek Payne left no loose ends.

"Even a stick will do, as long as it can bring that damn helicopter down."

Yuri doesn't care about formalities, he only cares about results.

As it turned out, Mobil's strength was greater than Qin Rui had imagined.

Mobil's bottom line was beyond Qin Rui's imagination.

"What exactly is going on?"

Ding Jian stared in disbelief at the brand-new Avant-garde 18.

"It only looks similar, but its performance is slightly better."

Qin Rui had no idea where Mobil got the Avantgarde.

Yuri speculated that it might have been copied by an American arms company.

Qin Rui only knew that there were counterfeit money.

It's surprising that someone would actually copy such a sophisticated weapon as an anti-aircraft missile.

This is not surprising; all countries started their industrial development by copying others.

Western countries are no exception.

"Mr. Qin, where did this come from?"

Ding Jian's eye twitched violently.

"Sorry, I can't tell you that. Just pretend I found it in the Sahara Desert."

What Qin Rui really wanted to say was, even without you, Butcher Zhang, I still wouldn't eat hairy pork.

And they're eating your family's pigs.

"President Qin, if you use these weapons in the war, it will put us at a great disadvantage."

Ding Jian gritted his teeth and agreed with Qin Rui's statement.

It wasn't found.

Could it be that it was purchased through legitimate channels?

"What does your passivity have to do with me?"

Qin Rui should not only be used, but should be used extensively and extensively.

In a sense, this is also a pledge of allegiance for the Numidian Brigade.

"Do you know how much these missiles cost me?"

Qin Rui rode his bicycle to the bar, saving where he could and spending where he could.

Ding Jian's expression was blank.

"50 US dollars each."

Qin Rui's heart was bleeding.

A month ago, Peru put out a public tender for air defense missiles, with the genuine QW-18 missile priced at only $8.98 per missile.

"I know you value principles, but that's just how the world is. Even if you do nothing, someone will still throw dirty water on you."

Qin Rui only now realized just how bad the so-called "adverse international environment" really was.

"President Qin, what if we also resort to unscrupulous and bottomless methods like them?"

Will you still trust us?

Ding Jian hopes to build long-term mutual trust with Qin Rui, rather than short-term interests.

"General Ding, if we go to war with the Jintan Brigade and are wiped out, what's the point of my trust in you?"

Qin Rui hopes to receive unwavering support.

"President Qin, to avoid this situation from happening, you must become stronger as soon as possible."

Ding Jian's words were meaningful.

Qin Rui finally realized that Ding Jian's calm and rational demeanor was actually cold-blooded and ruthless.