Chapter 229 The Oil War
The good news that the Ming Empire Oil made the first high-yield oil well near the sea of Chilegon was like a torch thrown into an oil barrel, which instantly ignited the passion of the Chinese capital circle. Yingtian and Temasek two major stock exchanges were filled with red light, and the stimulation followed one after another. Less than a week later, the second high-yield oil well was then released. Now even those who do not understand oil exploration understand that it is a real large oil field.
Investors were in a state of excitement.
Everyone knows what this kind of large oil field at the doorstep means. Now everyone realizes that the location of the Ming Empire is so good. The major oil fields in Sarawak, Brunei, and the Minas Oilfield on Sumatra, which has just started production. Now, with the large oil field on Java, the three crude oil production areas are just triangles. The current three industrial areas of the Ming Empire are just in the center of the triangle, and there is not a straight line distance of more than one thousand kilometers.
Especially offshore oil fields like Chilegon, which are almost close to the shore, are even more rare treasure houses.
Chevron has been slow in production in the Minas Oilfield so far because there is almost no infrastructure in that place. The oilfield is in a vast swamp of tens of thousands of square kilometers. Basic investment alone is a huge number.
But offshore oil fields like this have no restrictions on this. Now, when the oil is released, you can pull the pipes and pour them in. With such an oil field, the Ming Dynasty economy will inject fresh blood into the shortest time. In the future, no matter what industry is, it will follow the profits, especially because of the restrictions on crude oil supply, the plastic and chemical fiber industries that have been unable to be released.
As for the oil field in the territorial waters of the Republic of Java, it is not worth mentioning. Everyone knows what's going on there. Yuan Yang farts. Hada has to follow him and say it's delicious.
However, people forgot that there was more than one Java Republic at this time, in addition to the Java Republic in Batavia, there was also a Java Republic in Yogyakarta!
Relying on the aid of the Soviet Union, Musuo's strength has also skyrocketed in recent years, not only military strength, but also economic strength is also impressive. Although all Soviet-style systems are usually very tragic in the end, miracles can definitely be created in the early stages. Because his control area has always been main production areas such as sugar, spices, and rubber. By exporting these things to the Soviet Union and other countries in the Soviet system, Musuo's business is also very good.
But he was short of oil, and he only had a few small oil wells in Central Java. It was barely enough before, but now as warships, planes, tanks and cars increased, his place was not enough. He had been staring at the oil mouth of Sumatra over the years. Now, when he heard that the eyes of Zhilegon found the large oil field, he immediately turned blood red.
His mouthpiece, Java People's Radio immediately played the republic Prime Minister, the Social Labor Party General Secretary's condemnation, and the Red Army leader sternly warned the Ming Empire's ruling that he was extremely puppets, not to steal the oil of the Java people, otherwise he would face the anger of the Java people!
"All bandits and robbers will be hung on the people's gallows. The Javanese people will not allow a drop of their oil to be stolen. I once again warn Yang Feng, the Netherlands government and their lackey Hada, that the next time they speak on behalf of the Javanese people will be the sound of thunderous cannons!"
"Tama, this is too shameless, just like the oil field is in their home."
Yang Feng said speechlessly and turned off the radio.
"Your Excellency Prime Minister, I am a rule-persuant person. Scallops and Stanvik Company give you 30% of it, so I am 30% too, everything will follow the rules!"
Then he said to Hada, who was sitting opposite him.
This oil field is in the territorial waters of the Republic of Java, and of course it also has to be distributed to others as part of the income. This is a common method by major oil companies. No one can really take it alone, including in the Middle East.
In addition to the controlled areas on Java Island, the territory of the Republic of Java also includes Riau Province, West Sumatra, South Sumatra and other places. The former is the location of the Minas Oilfield, while the latter is the location of the various oilfields in the Musi River Basin. The Minas Oilfield is Chevron, while the oilfields in the Musi River Basin are from scallops and the United States Stanvik Company, and the latter is a subsidiary of New Jersey Standard. These guys share the Republic of Java with 30%, so of course Yang Feng would not give too much.
Of course, Hada didn't expect to get too much.
In fact, 30% of them have satisfied him and the capitalists and feudal lords of the cabinet. After all, they have less than 20 million people, but they have a large number of oil fields. The crude oil export volume last year exceeded 10 million tons. It is estimated that this year, with the gradual construction of the Minas oil field infrastructure and the production of Yang Feng's oil field, it is easy to exceed 15 million tons.
What's more, there are iron ore in Badong and tin ore in Bangka Island. Although they are controlled by Chinese capitalists, taxation alone and various bribes can make the Java bureaucrats live a very comfortable life. As for ordinary people, their lives are getting richer. After all, economic growth is there, and even drinking soup can make you feel better. Not to mention anything else, it is just a passionate woman serving the Chinese and the Dutch garrison, and the annual income is still quite good!
What's more, many Chinese capitalists have come to them to open factories in recent years, especially the papermaking and wood processing industry, which is becoming more and more prosperous. With the increasingly active consumption support of nearly 20 million Chinese in the Ming Dynasty, it is still no problem for them to make some hard-earned money.
But the problem is that he knew that there was a sharp sword hanging above his head in this wonderful life!
"His Excellency, we must seriously consider the threat of Musuo. According to the information we have obtained, he now has 300,000 troops, and has obtained more than 400 tanks and more than 300 combat aircraft from the Soviet Union. This strength has posed a serious threat to us."
Hada said with a serious look on his face.
"What are you afraid of? If I am here, fight if you dare. Who is afraid of whom? Don't worry, I will always support you to the end. As long as they dare to provoke a war, the Ming garrison in Java will help you fight.
Go back and tell others how beautiful your life is now. I believe you know very well. If Musuo hits you, you will have nothing left. If you really want to fight, you are fighting for your better life and for your future generations.
You have no choice, I will support you, the Netherlands will support you, the British will support you, the Americans will support you, and half of the world is supporting you, so what are you afraid of?
If the army is not enough, expand the army. I have opened up the supply of weapons and ammunition. Aren’t they just four hundred tanks? I will give it to you. The tanks of the Netherlands will not allow you to have them, but infantry fighting vehicles are not tanks. I will sell you four hundred. Of course you have to pay.
The fighter jets are not allowed to you, but now they are all jet-type. It is reasonable to say how many propeller-type ones you have? I will give you, and I will be ready to change my sword next time. Those Mustangs, P47s, etc. will be sold to you at half price. You can buy as much as you want. As for infantry weapons, I will change your automatic rifles, and I can sell you as much as you want! I will go and tell you where the Netherlands."
Yang Feng said that he could finally sell rags, but these rags are also good things for Hada.
The Netherlands are not stupid, so of course they cannot let go of the armed Hada. These guys are also rebels, but they stopped temporarily because of Musuo's threat. If they really want to be armed, who knows when they will rebel? So the Netherlands only allows Hada to have 100,000 troops, and they must all deployed on Java Island. Tanks and combat aircraft are not allowed to be owned by them. But now, it is obvious that this is not enough. After all, fighting Musuo and others have to be the main force.
Hada nodded thankfully.
He came for arms, and he knew very well that 30% of his oil income was not because these oil fields were in his territory, but because these oil companies needed him to ensure safety, mainly to ensure that the Social Labor Party should not be shared.
Similarly, once Musuo comes, they will not expect a good life. After all, this is a symbiotic relationship. The oil consortium uses them as bodyguards. They rely on oil companies to live a good life in power in front of the national leaders. Of course, they will also get a share of the pie. For example, Yang Feng’s iron ore in Badong gave him shares and many military and political officials, which is not worthy of being told to outsiders.
And now, it's time for him to show off.
After returning from Yang Feng, Hada immediately publicly criticized Musuo for making trouble and being crazy. According to the Renville Agreement, both sides had clearly divided their respective control areas. The Chilegon Oilfield in their controlled areas naturally belonged to them. The Java Red Army has no right to point fingers at this.
At the same time, Hada announced that in order to deal with the threat of Musuo, the Java Autonomous Republic will expand its army to 200,000, and at the same time form its own air force, purchasing 150 retired propeller fighters from the Ming Empire, and forming two armored brigades. Without the approval of the Netherlands government, the tanks will not be purchased and 400 infantry fighting vehicles produced by Yingtian Heavy Industry will be purchased.
The Netherlands government has no statement on this.
In fact, at this time, the Netherlands government had already begun to withdraw. They knew that they were unable to maintain it anymore. They were no longer qualified to play such a game. The 200,000 Netherlands troops stationed in the East Indies have become the main drag of their national economy. Faced with the increasingly powerful White and Red Army, no matter who loses or wins in the end, it is impossible for them to continue to accept their rule. Since this is the case, it is better to withdraw as soon as possible.
So when the situation in Java deteriorated sharply because of Yangfeng's oil fields, they finally made a very embarrassing decision. (To be continued.)
Chapter completed!