Chapter 52: Rent a desert

"Oh? What do you mean?" the Prime Minister looked at Zhang Qiang and asked. Zhang Qiang chuckled, "Iraq's oil! After so many years of economic blockade in the United States, Iraq's money is no longer valuable. The reason why I want to transport grain to Iraq is their oil. Using grain to control oil is what I mean." The Chairman and the Prime Minister looked at each other and were silent for a long time before they came to their senses. The Chairman said, "Now we understand that compared to the thoughts you spend abroad, the country can only be considered a pediatric department. You are indeed not simple. No wonder Lao Lin has been optimistic about you so long ago! But then again, if you want to control Iraq's oil, you will encounter great resistance. First of all, the United States will not let you succeed easily!"

Lin Chaoran said proudly, "I have said it many times. I can't be wrong in my vision of people! Qiangzi, tell the Chairman and the Prime Minister about the China Association, and let them be surprised again!" Zhang Qiang nodded and said, "This is for sure! Once I take over Iraq's oil, will the war launched by the United States become a waste of money and lose all its money! I have long anticipated the resistance from the United States, so I am starting to establish a China Association in the United States! The China Association is an organization composed entirely of Chinese people in the United States. I hope that one day in the future, China will grow rapidly until it can control the political situation of the United States. If we want to curb the United States, I think that only by starting from the United States' homeland, when the US election depends on the face of the China Association, they can only turn a blind eye to what I did in Iraq. Haha..."

The feeling of the Chairman and the Prime Minister can no longer be described as being surprised. The two looked at Zhang Qiang like an alien. The Chairman said, "Qianzi, why do I listen to your opinion? You seem to dominate the world!" Zhang Qiang was stunned for a moment, and then laughed and said, "Dominate the world? I don't have that heart, I'm too tired, haha..." "Qianzi, it seems that in the future, the country will not be troubled less. I hope you can put the overall situation first and stand up when the country needs you!" The Prime Minister looked at Zhang Qiang sincerely and said.

Zhang Qiang nodded vigorously, his face full of seriousness, and said, "That's of course! No matter what kind of person I, Zhang Qiang, will never forget, I am a Chinese!" The Chairman and the Prime Minister smiled with relief. Before they could say a few words of praise, Zhang Qiang burst out laughing, "However, the market economy pursues equivalent exchange, I don't think you will let me make sacrifices without rewards, right?" The Chairman, the Prime Minister and Lin Chaoran were stunned for each other. Lin Chaoran slapped Zhang Qiang on the back of the head and said, "I was just proud of you, but in the blink of an eye, you showed the cunning face of a businessman. Did you do it on purpose? Only dedication to the country but not seeking rewards. This is the truth that children understand. Do you still want me to teach you?"

Zhang Qiang touched his head helplessly and said, "Who can't shout slogans? I'm really going to bleed. You have to let me balance my mind." The chairman waved his hand with a smile and said, "Okay, Lao Lin, what Zhang Qiang said is right! Every time we do a project now, the first thing we consider is whether the merchant is profitable. OK, Qiangzi, you can put forward your conditions now." Zhang Qiang thought for a while and said, "Chairman, that's right, the Takramagan Desert is idle, so why not set aside and sell it to me!"

The three chairman were stunned again. Lin Chaoran asked in confusion, "Takramagan is a barren land. It is windy and sand all year round, and even people cannot live in. What are you going to do?" Zhang Qiang coughed and said, "No... nothing! It's use of waste. Anyway, the country doesn't need it, and it's still a headache for it every day. Isn't it good to use it for some benefits?" The Prime Minister shook his head and said, "No! There are rich oil and gas resources buried underground in Takramagan. You can't have mastered the technology of refining oil and natural gas in such a harsh desert climate, right? Qiangzi, if there is really such technology, it's really precious. You should contribute to the country, rather than make a fortune alone!"

Zhang Qiang looked at the Prime Minister with a wry smile and said, "Prime Minister, I find that your imagination is so rich! I am a farmer, I am not an energy expert. In this way, you just sell me the land above the surface. As for the underground energy, it is still owned by the state. Is that okay?" "Qianzi, don't keep it from us. What do you want to do with such a large desert? Take a real trick!" The chairman looked at Zhang Qiang's eyes and asked. Zhang Qiang was puzzled and said, "It's not that I don't want to tell you, but before the results of the research are officially released, I don't want to swear casually. As a human being, it's better to be low-key and down-to-earth."

"Since that's the case, then Qiangzi, I'm sorry. Although Takramagan is a barren land, it is also part of our country's sacred territory. How can it be exchanged for money? If we really do this, not only will the Party not agree, but even the people will not forgive us! Don't make any more of it!" said the Prime Minister as if he was doing his job. Zhang Qiang smiled helplessly and said, "Okay, since you must know, then I might as well talk! But after I say it, if anyone of you says I am a lunatic, then I won't agree!"

The Prime Minister laughed and said, "No one will say you are a madman. If you have anything, just say it!" Zhang Qiang sorted out his thoughts and said, "That's right! Now our Agricultural Science Institute is launching a big plan, the topic is called - Desert turns into fertile fields. Just imagine, on the endless desert, the green crops suddenly popped up like a piece of neat and uniform green crops... " Zhang Qiang suddenly stopped because he found that the three of them looked at him a little differently. Zhang Qiang smiled bitterly and said, "Look, I knew you would have such a look!"

The Chairman coughed a few times to hide his embarrassment, and finally couldn't help but say, "You... Are you sure you are not joking?" Zhang Qiang said angrily, "I'm not a person who likes to joke! This is indeed the plan we are doing, and whether to support it depends on you!" "Qianzi, are you really sure? You have to know that this desert is expanding every day, and the territory that can eat people is like a sword hanging over our heads. No one knows when it will be cut down! It's not that we don't believe in you, but that we have been tortured by the problem of desertification for too long, and we always hope that there will be a solution, but when the solution suddenly appears, we will inevitably have some doubts in our hearts! This is also human nature. Do you believe you can understand it?" Lin Chaoran said.

Zhang Qiang nodded and said, "Understanding! Don't worry, I'm at least 70% sure I will succeed now." "70%!" The Chairman and the Prime Minister shouted out while surprised. The Prime Minister smiled excitedly and said, "Great! No expert in desert control has ever said that he is 70% sure to be able to control the desert. It seems that your research has almost entered the final stage! Now, the desert in our country accounts for more than one-sixth of the country's territory. If it can be managed well, it will undoubtedly be one-sixth of the habitable territory, and people's living environment can be greatly improved..."

"Wait, wait!" Zhang Qiang interrupted the Prime Minister's excitement and said, "But the problem is that it is the sacred territory of our country. It seems that it cannot be sold to me! If it cannot be sold to me, I can't manage it. Now it seems that everything is just a dream!" The Prime Minister smiled and said, "Good boy, you are making fun of me, right? You can't defeat me. The territory of the motherland is sacred and inviolable, and it cannot be used for buying and selling. This is an ironclad principle. Even if you can turn the desert into a golden country, it is the same. However, the solution is always thought of by people! Although it cannot be sold to you, the country can rent it to you. The lease period is tentatively set for one hundred years, and you can renew the lease in the future. Are you satisfied? "

Zhang Qiang laughed and said to the Prime Minister, "I am really convinced! The Prime Minister is the Prime Minister, and there are always more ways than others! Then that's it." As he said, Zhang Qiang pointed to a map of China on the wall, drew a fist-sized circle on the Takramagan and said, "I want this part, about 200,000 square kilometers, it should be fine?" The Prime Minister smiled and said, "What's the problem? We wish you rented the entire Takramagan Desert and gave us a big oasis in a hundred years! Haha..." Zhang Qiang said, "It's still only the experimental stage. If it succeeds, don't talk about the entire Takramagan, I will take all the other deserts in our country!"

"Qianzi, is it really so sure? This is not a joke!" Lin Chaoran still looked at Zhang Qiang with some concern and said. "The first requirement for controlling the desert is water! But I want to remind you that the hydrological conditions of Takramagan are the worst even among many deserts, and there is no advantage over the Sahara. Unless you plant crops that do not need to drink water, I think you will definitely lose!" "In my opinion, water is the easiest solution.

The problem to be solved, and the wind and sand in the desert that has been going on for years is my biggest headache. But don’t worry, I, Zhang Qiang, said so much that I can do, and will never disappoint you!" Zhang Qiang said seriously. "Oh, I don’t know how to persuade you. Although everything you do is extraordinary, the final result is always happy and shocking! Well, I hope, you will give us a surprise again!" Lin Chaoran said to Zhang Qiang helplessly.

Zhang Qiang nodded at Lin Chaoran, and then said to the Chairman and the Prime Minister, "Can we talk about the rent now? 200,000 square kilometers of land, rented for 100 years, how much rent do you think I will pay? However, before you come up, I would like to remind you that this is a desert, a desert that is not full of hair, don't want to kill me!" Looking at Zhang Qiang's nervous look, the Chairman smiled and said, "Don't be nervous, we are very reasonable! In this way, why do we have to do a one-time transaction? Why do we have to cooperate again? How about the government's investment in you?"

Zhang Qiang looked at the Chairman and the Prime Minister with some caution and said, "You...what are you going to play?" The Prime Minister smiled bitterly and said, "Qianzi, what are you doing! After all, we can be your grandfather's people. You don't need to be on guard against us like a thief, right? You must know that we really want to cooperate with you and promote your take-off..." "Okay, okay, I understand all, the two grandfathers just need to explain the meaning of investment clearly!" Zhang Qiang interrupted the Prime Minister with a wry smile and said bluntly.

Zhang Qiang was simply, and the Prime Minister was also very straightforward, and said with a smile, "In this way, these 200,000 square kilometers are considered as our investment in the projects you are carrying out in the desert. I think it will account for 20% of the shares!" Zhang Qiang was stunned and said, "That is to say, you have to get 20% of the benefits from me in the desert every year?" The Prime Minister nodded and said, "Is it fair?" Zhang Qiang looked at the two cunning old men with some anger and said, "Twenty percent! You are really greedy! Do you know what I want to do in the desert? And do you know how much my annual income will be?"

The Prime Minister and the Chairman shrugged each other and said, "How can we know this? Your project has not started yet! But don't worry that we will suffer losses. Even if you don't make a penny, we won't make things difficult for you. After all, you are also called our grandfather." Zhang Qiang was a little amused and said, "I'm afraid I will suffer losses! After the 200,000 square kilometers of desert is successfully managed, it will be 200,000 square kilometers of fertile fields. Based on the yield of the seeds we cultivate, it is conservatively estimated that it will be produced every year.

The value of food will exceed 10 billion. And this batch of food is more used to export to Iraq, so the economic benefits represented by it will be greater and even have a high political status! Do you know how much this 20% is? At least it is billions. I said, two grandpas, you are too cruel. A small piece of hair is not born, and the desert is filled with sand and dust all day long, you have to exchange for billions or even hundreds of billions every year. Oh my god, I have never seen anyone who wants businessmen more than you!"
Chapter completed!