Chapter: 6526

When international oil prices are high, Nigeria has also been Africa's number one, with GDP not always ranking first but consistently among the top three.

This oilfield operated by Breakthrough Association has been running for several decades. It was seized through special means after Nigeria gained independence and has generated huge profits for Breakthrough Association every year.

Each year, this oilfield alone generates at least tens of billions of US dollars in net profit. Over the past few decades, it has created hundreds of billions of dollars in cash income for Breakthrough Association. If it were sold, it could generate several hundred billion dollars.

Similar industrial sectors, such as mines and minerals, have multiple locations around the world that belong to Breakthrough Association. However, this one can be considered one of their highest-grossing bases globally, as well as one of the most valuable sites.

At this time, two middle-aged men stood at the platform on top of the drilling tower, looking down at the entire oilfield. The one standing in front, near the fence, was Wu Shu, the right commander-in-chief of Breakthrough Association. Behind him stood Yuan Chengzao.

In Breakthrough Association's five military divisions, the right military division covered many countries and a vast area, including the entire European continent outside of Russia, as well as an entire African continent, all within its jurisdiction.

However, the right military division's base had always been in rotation among various European countries and had never stationed in Africa. The main reason was that the conditions in Africa were significantly inferior to those in Europe, and besides, the base was not only where the high-ranking officials and their core commanders resided but also where their families lived with them, so it was natural that no one wanted to drag their families along to Africa.

Unless absolutely necessary, Wu Shu rarely came to Africa. This time, he brought Yuan Chengzao mainly because the three senior leaders were secretly arriving at the behest of the English lord, and as the right commander-in-chief, he was specifically designated to receive and accompany him in person, and to personally ensure that the goal is achieved here.

The oilfield, with its thick smoke and machinery noise, was like nowhere else - far removed from Naples in southern Italy. Wu Shu had already grown tired of the omnipresent petroleum odor after just a few days, which is why he preferred to ascend to the top of the drilling tower where the noise and smell were significantly reduced.

Yuan Chengzao stood behind him, seeing that he was still frowning and said, "If you're not accustomed to this environment, I'll arrange for a five-star hotel in Lagos for you. The three senior leaders have already sealed themselves away in the underground secret room. Everything here is under our surveillance."

Wu Shu shook his head slightly and spoke calmly, "The English lord has entrusted me with complete supervision and will not tolerate any mistakes. If something unexpected happens while I'm not here, the English lord may impose punishment on me, which I cannot withstand."

Yuan Chengzao quickly lowered his head in fear, saying, "I didn't consider this carefully, please punish me."

"Well, that's it." Wu Shu waved his hand and let out a sigh, saying, "Holding on for a few days won't be a problem, but sustaining this for a long time would indeed be a test. I don't know what the English lord has in mind or when they might show up."

Yuan Chengzao said, "The great commander-in-chief is none other than the English lord herself, and I don't know her true identity or whereabouts. We're just waiting like rabbits caught in a snare, not knowing if she'll come at all, let alone when."

Wu Shu felt a sense of solemnity, saying, "Since the English lord has made such demands, how can we, as vassals, refuse? However, Yuan Chengzao doesn't need to be so pessimistic. Currently, all our bases are on standby, except for this one clue that's been revealed. As long as the other side wants to continue secretly working against us, this place is the only target they can find, and I personally think there's a high probability they'll show up."

Yuan Chengzao said again, "The English lord has chosen this place as bait, which is indeed uncomfortable. This oilfield contributed over 20 billion US dollars to the Right Military Commandery last year, and we've also paid the English lord 16 billion US dollars in revenue. It's our most profitable industry, so if something happens here, it's like losing a printing press..."

Wu Shu nodded slightly, saying, "The three senior leaders are really going to clash with someone here, which means this oilfield won't be spared either. But fortunately, we have many such industries, although most of them may not match the scale of this one. In the end, it's a matter of accumulation, where a small stream can become a mighty river. Losing one oil field won't have a significant impact on our actual situation."

Yuan Chengzao couldn't help but open his mouth and ask, "Commander-in-chief, why don't we focus on these areas that bring in so much money? With the current technology, we can earn hundreds of billions of US dollars within a year..."

Wu Shu smiled and said, "Yuan Chengzao may be my trusted advisor, but he doesn't know about the hidden circumstances that only the Wu family knows. He also doesn't know the true identity and background of the English lord, Wu Feiyun."

Therefore, he opened his mouth to say, "Throughout the 400-year history of the Ba Qing faction, all the leaders have deeply realized one unchanging truth: those so-called cutting-edge technologies and popular trends may be able to create a large amount of wealth within a few decades, but for an organization that has lasted for hundreds of years, they are not a stable source of income;"

"History has shown that many people, families, and companies have grasped one opportunity and suddenly become rich, only to fail to grasp the next opportunity and end up like everyone else. Only energy and resources can sustain a business for 100 or even 500 years;"

"This is why the Rockefeller family in America has been able to develop and remain steadfast over many years."

"Like the Rockefeller family, the Rothschild family's core assets are also mostly in the energy and resource industries;"

"Some technological fields may be limitless for a short time, but certain areas may not use it within no time and will be replaced by new technologies. We cannot guarantee we can always stay ahead. There might be some changes, and you'll lose everything, just like taking a billion dollars to invest in a technology project, only to get back nothing. But if you spend a billion dollars on drilling oil wells, it's likely to bring in $10 billion in 30 years. This is the importance of stability and shock resistance. If there was a global war tomorrow, I don't know if semiconductors and smartphones could still make money, but iron ore, steel, and precious metals would definitely make more."

Wu Feiyun may not have a modern business mind at her age, but through her understanding of the world over the years, she has established a core concept for the Ba Qing faction that will never waver: to do everything possible to control energy and resources. JrNovels.com