The world's richest man started by developing gutter oil

Logically speaking, under normal circumstances, Sha would not invest so much money in photovoltaics at once.

The reason why so much investment was made is because of Deep Blue Automobile. Deep Blue's electric cars are so powerful that even Americans with a sparse population and limited land can't resist it, not to mention that electric cars have such a strong endurance.

May 2022, 6, US time.

A spokesperson for Lao Deng's office held a press conference at 9 a.m.

The spokesman stood behind a simple but well-defined wooden podium, his posture straight, his dark suit making him look particularly formal. Reporters below the stage raised their cameras, flashes went off and on, and their cameras were aimed at the official who was about to speak.

Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for taking the time to attend today's press conference." His voice was not loud, but it was full of unquestionable authority.

The reporters' eyes were fixed on the spokesperson; their expressions were so focused that one could almost feel their fingers eager to click on the shutter.

"As an ally of the ants, America has an obligation to protect the safety of the ants. The terrorist Slippers attacked the ants without reason. The Slippers' actions have violated America's bottom line.

The United States will join forces with six national teams including Great Britain, Australia, Bahrain, Canada, the Netherlands and New Zealand to jointly encircle and suppress the Slippers Corps.

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As time passed, the spokesperson's narration became more and more in-depth, and the amount of information revealed in his words was huge enough to attract widespread attention from all walks of life.

When this news was posted online, it immediately caused discussion among netizens.

"Fuck, the Slippers Legion is really going big this time. The seven-nation coalition of the United States is besieging the Slippers Legion. Do you think the Slippers Legion can withstand it?"

"How many countries in this world do you think can withstand the joint encirclement of seven countries?"

"I bet $100 that the Slippers Army will beg for mercy on their knees this time."

"What if, I mean what if, what if the Slippers Corps turns defeat into victory? You know, the Slippers Corps' equipment is very advanced."

"Emm, I think what the above person said is not impossible. After all, Yemen is so far away from other countries. If they are not fighting outside their homeland, they have no advantage at all."

"Old Deng did a great job. Anyone who dares to mess with us should be taught a lesson."

"In fact, I think the biggest problem now is how to deal with the opponent's supersonic missiles. If we can't defend against the opponent's supersonic missiles, then we will just be sending food there."

"The Slippers Corps doesn't have large warships. Aircraft carriers can stay on the ocean, and the Slippers Corps can't find them even if they want to. At this time, the coalition forces can use planes to attack them."

"I think you guys are oversimplifying this matter. You have to know that the Slippers Corps has someone backing them up. They might even be hiding some secret weapons. If we're not careful, we could very well fall into the abyss."

May 2022, 6, China time.

Sha announced that he would allocate 6 square kilometers of land from the airport to build the Shazhong Special Economic Zone, and welcomed all companies to invest in Sha's Shazhong Special Economic Zone.

As soon as this news came out, it immediately caused heated discussions among netizens at home and abroad.

"Tsk tsk tsk, why would they set up the Central Sand Special Zone at any time? Why did they set up the zone at this time when the situation is tense? It seems that there is someone powerful behind Sha."

"Isn't it just an economic recession? Is it as mysterious as you say?"

"Sha has long understood that 'oil wells will eventually run dry' and that simply relying on making money from oil will not be enough to cope with the future global economic and technological trends, so they have been seeking change over the years.

They plan to develop manufacturing and logistics industries, and also to engage in international commercial trade, so as to improve the level of domestic industrial production and have greater influence internationally.

Yes, this is what everyone calls "transformation". It means transforming from an "oil kingdom" into a "global economic engine". This is quite ambitious.

Hey, you know what? This idea of ​​creating a special zone is not new.

However, what is new about what Sha did is that he targeted a particularly important link in the global economic chain, and he also wanted to bring China into it.

At this moment, Sha has already sent out a call for heroes. All the companies, capitals and technical talents with ideas from all over the world are on their welcome list.

The location of the economic zone in the desert of Saudi Arabia was very thoughtful. It was finally located inside the King Salman International Airport, covering an area of ​​4 square kilometers.

This choice of location shows, on the one hand, that the Saudi government attaches great importance to the status of a logistics hub, and on the other hand, it also shows that Saudi Arabia wants to be closely connected with the global logistics system.

You may be thinking: "Why choose the airport? There is no shortage of land in Sha!" If you choose the airport, you don't have to worry about visas. This means that the economic zone can be directly connected to the global transportation network, allowing trade and logistics companies to respond quickly to global market demand, saving a lot of time.

This convenience is obviously attractive to investors and enterprises. After all, in today's globalized world, time is money, and Sha's airport economic zone is like a "time acceleration card".

The Sabah-Central Special Economic Zone has several functional areas, such as the logistics/light industrial park, the international trade park and the living support area. These areas are like a "golden triangle".

They each do their own work, but they also work closely together to support Saudi Arabia's ambition to diversify its economy.

For Saudi Arabia, building a solid industrial base is like creating an "oasis" in the desert, which can attract the attention of global companies. You know, Saudi Arabia's economy used to rely entirely on oil, but now the global economy is shifting towards diversification. It is obvious that relying solely on exporting oil cannot meet the world's expectations of Saudi Arabia.

This logistics and light industrial park is designed to solve this problem, so that Saudi Arabia will no longer be so dependent on oil and develop towards a more stable economic model.

We can imagine that one day in the future, in the global cargo transportation map, the Middle East will not only have Dubai and Qatar, but the Saudi-China Special Economic Zone will also become an important logistics hub.

The most powerful thing about the International Trade Park is its "one-stop service". For those companies that have settled in, this park is like an "accelerator", and a series of processes such as registration, settlement, and operation can be completed quickly, which can also reduce costs and improve efficiency.

The convenience of the trade park not only attracts general enterprises, but also some military enterprises. You know, the military industry chain is very complicated, from supply to finished products, and then to export, each link is strictly controlled.

It is obvious that Sha wants to take a further strategic step by introducing military-industrial enterprises into this park.

Some people may wonder: Will the entry of military enterprises affect the overall business atmosphere of the economic zone? Sha’s answer is: Not only will it not have an impact, but it will also make the overall competitiveness of the economic zone even better.

In addition, all countries have been strengthening trade protection and increasing export restrictions, so the cross-border trade process has become more and more complicated.

As for Sha, he wanted to use this trade park to simplify the procedures so that companies could do business more easily in the international market.

Especially some Chinese companies, when entering the Middle East market, often encounter various tariff and legal obstacles.

The "simplified" process of this trade park is undoubtedly a backdoor for these companies. It can be said that on the big stage of cross-border trade, Sha undoubtedly wants to act as a convenient "bridge".

However, these things are not the most important to Sha. The most important thing is that this special zone can allow Sha to rely on China.

You all know how tense the current situation in the Middle East is. After our Chinese companies move into Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia will tell us that their firepower is insufficient and they are unable to protect the safety of the Saudi-Central Special Zone. They hope that we will send people to the Saudi-Central Special Zone to protect these Chinese people.

I believe you all have guessed what is going on without me having to say anything. "

"You said so much nonsense upstairs that I still don't understand what you are trying to say."

"Fuck, you are such a fool, I've explained it so clearly, but you still don't understand?"

"Everyone should know that we will not easily station troops in other countries. With what Saudi Arabia has done, we can legally station troops in Saudi Arabia. Since Saudi Arabia has no way to protect the Saudi-China Special Economic Zone, we can only protect the Saudi-China Special Economic Zone ourselves.

With our protection, do you think there is any country in the world that dares to provoke Sha, a big dog owner?"

"Fuck, did this rich man understand our Art of War?"

"Sha's move is really a top-notch conspiracy. No one dares to gossip about it now."

"I originally thought that the wealthy people were just stupid and rich, but I didn't expect that I was the real stupid one. When it comes to playing overt schemes, they are really good at it."

May 2022, 6, US time.

In the Indian Ocean, the waves are vast and blue, and the sunlight is jumping on the sea, shining with golden light.

The "USS Eisenhower" aircraft carrier is like a giant beast, breaking through the waves on the sea, and its majestic body forms a sharp contrast with the surrounding scenery.

The radar on the island kept spinning, searching for friendly forces, while the deck of the aircraft carrier was bustling with activity. The soldiers were dressed in camouflage uniforms, their faces filled with satisfied smiles.

They were busy turning the skewers around the grill, the fat dripping on the charcoal, crackling, and the smoke was filled with tempting aromas, making people salivate.

The fragrant pieces of beef and the plump mushrooms, they also exude their own wonderful flavors under the licking of the flames.

Not far away, several soldiers were sitting together, holding the hamburgers they had just received. They took a bite and their mouths were full of juice. They ate and laughed, talking about interesting things in their hometown or planning their vacation itinerary.

The sunlight shines on their faces, reflecting a sense of comfort and relaxation.

On this stretch of ocean, there is temporarily no noise of war, only the whisper of the sea breeze and the laughter of barbecues.

They were about 300 kilometers away from the Slippers Corps. The Slippers Corps' naval military strength was very weak, so they were not worried that the Slippers Corps would attack them.

However, under the water, a manta ray was slowly rising and swimming towards the propeller.

Because this manta ray is relatively large in size, its forward movement speed can be said to be very slow.

The special design meant that the radar on the "Eisenhower" did not detect its existence.

Soon the manta ray swam to the propeller connection, and after the electromagnet in its body was activated, it stuck tightly to the connection.

At this time, the soldiers were still eating barbecue and drinking cold beer.

At this moment, the hull of the "Eisenhower" began to shake inexplicably, and some soldiers fell on the deck because of the shaking of the hull.

Water splashed up from the stern of the boat.

The sound of an explosion "boom" reached everyone's ears.

Colonel Christopher "Jonda" Hill, a four-star general, fell to the ground due to concussion while smoking a pipe in the command room.

Colonel Christopher "Jonda" Hill climbed to his feet and roared, "Find out what happened?"

After receiving the order, the signalman immediately picked up the walkie-talkie to inquire about the situation.

Inside the cabin, a shrill alarm broke the silence, like the devil's cry, announcing the coming of disaster.

The gap at the connection of the propeller was like a gaping bloody mouth, madly devouring everything around it.

The seawater mercilessly broke through the battleship's defenses, like a mighty army rushing forward, its coldness and anger being released at this moment. The crew was panicked, their faces filled with fear and despair.

Some people tried to escape, but the ruthless sea water swallowed them up mercilessly like a hunter chasing a fugitive.

On the water surface, oil stains spread in the waves, and inside the cabin, there was a scene of chaos - suitcases rolled around at random, tables and chairs became ruins, and objects floated weakly in the water like ghosts whose lives had been taken away.

In this sudden disaster, everyone is struggling to survive.

The air in the cabin seemed to become thinner, everyone's breathing became rapid, and their heartbeats were as regular as drumbeats, interweaving with the impact of the sea water outside into a thrilling symphony.

The lights in the cabin flickered, giving off a last-ditch glow, and then, with a loud bang, it fell into complete darkness.

The crew groped in the darkness, screaming, crying, praying and calling for help, but they were all drowned out by the relentless sound of the waves.

In this chaos, life seems to become fragile and insignificant. Only the firm will and the desire to survive are struggling desperately in the race against death.

Daniel Reid, the communications officer, said with a pale face: "Captain, it's bad. The propeller interface has been blown apart, and now the entire engine room is flooded."

Christopher "Joda" Hill fell to the ground again after hearing the other party's words.

He asked with bloodshot eyes: "What did you say?"

The enemy didn't even see the ship before it was blown up. Who would believe this if I told my family members about it? (End of this chapter)