“Yes, there is a lot of energy stored under the sea here.

I can't develop it by myself.

If you are interested, I can take the lead in getting you to talk to the country.

You provide the money and I provide the technology, or you can build it yourself.

The mined resources can be shared equally with the country." Zhang Wen said directly.

"Mr. Zhang, are you serious?" Li Chaoren asked in surprise when they met for the first time.

"Of course, the country is now mainly developing foreign trade and carrying out industrialization transformation.

The issue of developing resources here has not yet been put on the agenda, but it does not prevent private enterprises from cooperating with the state in development. "Zhang Wen nodded and said.

"How much money do I need to invest? What are the returns? Can you tell me in detail?" Li Zhaoji and Zhang Wen have known each other for many years and had no hesitation in asking questions.

“Well, let me give you an example, let’s talk about my drilling platform in Scarborough Shoal.

I invested 20 billion US dollars to build it.

The natural gas produced each year can now bring me nearly 2 million US dollars in revenue.

If the natural gas price continues to rise, the profit will be even greater." Zhang Wen directly explained his own profit situation.

"Wow, your investment is really big." Li Zhaoji was shocked by the investment amount.

One drilling platform costs nearly 100 billion Hong Kong dollars, which is definitely a huge deal.

“Of course, we can also build smaller ones. Mine is the largest in Huaneng Company. It took four or five years to build.

However, no matter how big it is, it is certain that the investment can be recovered within 10-15 years.

The service life of a drilling platform is 40-50 years." Zhang Wen explained with a smile.

"Thank you Mr. Zhang for your advice. I will go back and study it." Li Chaoren's expression when he spoke showed that he was moved.

"Well, it's right to think it through. It's not a small investment." Zhang Wen smiled and nodded.

Chapter 396 Asia-1 Communications Satellite

Seeing that the three wealthy men seemed very interested, Zhang Wen knew that he had achieved his goal.

The reason for inviting them is to use their funds to jointly develop the South China Sea.

Rather than being forcibly occupied by small neighboring countries, it is better to give it to the wealthy people in Hong Kong.

Moreover, China also gets a share of the resources mined.

It's equal to mutual benefit.

As for the huge initial investment, anyone who is not stupid knows that the subsequent benefits will be huge.

Although it is not as profitable as real estate development, it is more stable and has a rapidly developing global economy.

As Zhang Wen said, it is hard to say when energy prices will rise in the future, and the benefits gained will be greater at that time.

Another point is to show loyalty and get along better after the return. It's only been 7 years at most.

After the seven-day holiday, the three wealthy people who returned to Hong Kong formed their own small groups and began to discuss the feasibility.

The news spread quickly. Not only these three people, but more than a dozen people found Zhang Wen and expressed their interest in jointly developing the project.

Soon, more than a dozen energy companies were established in Hong Kong.

In two months, Zhang Wen took out dozens of drilling platforms from the space and rented or sold them.

Zhang Wen's exploration ship then divided the drilling area for them, and dozens of drilling platforms were laid out in the South China Sea in an orderly manner.

Some extract oil, and some extract natural gas.

Zhang Wen’s fleet of crude oil transport ships and LNG ships can finally operate at full capacity.

These are all arranged and operated by Huaneng Group.

In late March, Zhang Wen dropped all his affairs and ran to a satellite launch base in the mainland.

The Asia-1 communications satellite was a second-hand satellite he bought from an American company.

After being launched in 84, it was recovered because it did not enter the planned orbit.

It was then purchased by Zhang Wen's ATV and shipped back to China.

After six years of joint efforts by domestic communications companies and Zhang Wen's Huazhong University of Science and Technology, the conditions for launch were finally met.

This is also the first time that China has helped a company launch a commercial satellite, which is a precedent.

Asia-1 will be launched into geostationary orbit by China's latest carrier rocket.

If the launch is successful, Asia-24 will provide C-band transponders.

It has played a great role in promoting the development of radio, television and satellite communications in various countries and regions in Asia, and has an indelible historical significance in the history of satellite communications development in Asia.

Of course, Zhang Wen is not a good man. Asia No. 1 also needs to make money, and those bands can be rented.

And this is just the first one. As the number of lessees increases, several more will be launched in the future until all television and radio broadcasting services in Asia are covered.

However, this Asia No. 1 has another meaning to Zhang Wen, and his privacy will be greater in the future.

As his wealth continued to grow, his miraculous story of making a fortune attracted the attention of intelligence agencies of various countries.

Both the FBL and the CIA found the company that owned his satellite phone and asked them to tap his calls. Fortunately, he had invested some money in the satellite phone company early on, otherwise he would have been hooked.

This also aroused his vigilance. This time, the Asia No. 1 also has a voice transmission module.

In the future, you won’t have to worry about being hooked when using your own satellite.

At his home in Hong Kong, he seldom uses the landline phone. His subordinates all know that they can either use a satellite phone or a Huake mobile phone.

The British intelligence agencies must have taken action long ago. Fortunately, he has a strong sense of vigilance and has a master like Li Zhengyang by his side. Otherwise, he would have no secrets to keep from the outside world.

“5、4、3、2、1,点火!”

At 1990:4 on the evening of April 7, 21 according to the Blue Planet Calendar, as the ignition command was given, a large ball of flame emerged from the tail of the carrier rocket on the big screen in front of Zhang Wen.

As the flames turned from bright red to blue, the rocket slowly rose up until it lifted off and flew towards the space above.

"The first stage rocket has fallen off successfully!"

"The second stage rocket dropped off successfully!"

"The third-stage rocket ignited successfully!"

16 minute later.

"The third-stage rocket has fallen off successfully!"

21 minutes and 22 seconds.

"The satellite has entered the planned orbit and is working normally!"

"Papa papa~~~~"

"Papa papa~~~~"

"Papa papa~~~~"

"Congratulations!"

"Congratulations!"

Everything went smoothly. Zhang Wen accepted the congratulations from the staff around him amid thunderous applause. Huo Jianning, Huang Xizhao and others beside him also clapped excitedly.

With this satellite, Asia Television's channels will be able to cover all of Asia in the future. The economic value of this cannot be measured in money.

With subsequent launches, global coverage is just around the corner.

"These plots of land are compensation given to you by the state. The land is free, you can pick any one you like." Ten days later, Zhang Wen was summoned to Shanghai by Li Wenlong.

· ·Request flowers····· ·····

"Are you sure? Hahaha, then I want this place." Zhang Wen pointed at the location of Lujiazui and laughed.

"Okay, how big do you want it to be?" Li Wenlong said after nodding.

"One hundred acres is enough. I will build a landmark building. The shopping mall below will be the office space of my Wen Ji Group above, and I will fund the cross-river bridge." Zhang Wen did not ask for too much. Although it was free, people should be content and not be too greedy.

"Ah? So little, is it enough?" Li Wenlong asked in surprise.

"It's enough. If it's not enough, I will ask people to participate in the auction. I am very content." Zhang Wen said with a smile.

"Mr. Wen, there's no need to be like this. The contribution you've made now wouldn't be too much if you could ask for ten times more." Li Wenlong advised.

"It doesn't matter. As long as the country becomes strong, I will have enough confidence to do business. That's something I can't buy no matter how much money I spend." Zhang Wen shook his head and said indifferently.

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"Well, there are indeed some plots of land being auctioned. You can let the companies under your name participate in the auction. We can talk about the bridge later." Li Wenlong said helplessly.

"What are you talking about? I will arrange for people to select a site right away." Zhang Wen picked up the phone directly.

"Oh, the country has a unified plan. If the money is not enough, I will come to you again, okay?" Li Wenlong pressed his hand down and said.

"Okay, that's what you said." Zhang Wen reminded before putting down the phone.

"Yes, yes, yes, I'm convinced by you." Li Wenlong felt deeply helpless about Zhang Wen's nouveau riche behavior, but was also very moved.

In fact, most of the money Zhang Wen is investing in China is earned from drug dealers, although it is a bit unfair to the American people.

But now it is benefiting the Chinese people, and it can be regarded as accumulating virtue and doing good for them, so why not do it.

Li Wenlong didn't know all this. He only knew that Zhang Wen had some community background, but he had no idea that he was so big.

However, even if they knew, it would not matter. It is not the Chinese people who are doing this, and it is not direct. They are just indirectly providing raw materials and helping with money laundering.

Even if Zhang Wen doesn't do it, there are others who will do it.

Why can’t we put the money into our own pocket and support the country’s great development?

At the end of April, Zhang Wen went to Huacheng Sports Center without stopping.

Huacheng Huake Football Team is about to compete with Japan's Nissan team for the Asian Club Cup championship.

The Hong Kong star team all showed up to support the team. This is Zhang Wen's team, and they are all his employees, so of course they have to show up.

Chapter 397 World Cup

“Awesome~~~~”

"Hahaha, another goal~~~~"

"Cool!"

“Great~~~~”

At the end of the first half of the Asian Club Cup final, there was basically no suspense.

Led by several current international players, Huacheng Huake Football Team scored two goals in the first half.

The first goal was scored by Gu Mingguang, the first Chinese player to return from overseas.

The other goal was scored by Wu Huayu, who also has outstanding strength.

Gu Zai was recruited by Zhang Wen from the German Second Division.

Although he is already 29 years old this year and has suffered serious injuries before, his ability to play as a starter in the German second division is still invincible in the whole of Asia.

The terrifying speed of 11 seconds for the 1-meter run, coupled with the excellent dribbling and shooting skills, is an insurmountable obstacle for the Japanese Nissan team.

"Six-O-Seven" Wu Huayu's speed and dribbling were equally outstanding, with the two wingers flying in both directions and directly breaking through Nissan's defense.

Coupled with the cheers and shouts of 4 spectators in the stadium, the pressure was also considerable. From the dejected faces of the Nissan team when they left the field at midfield, it was clear that their mentality had collapsed.

"Hahaha, Boss, it's stable, absolutely stable." Zeng Xiaopang, who was sitting next to Zhang Wen, shouted excitedly.

"Well, it shouldn't be a big problem." Yin Zhiqiang, who was once the main player of the Hong Kong football team like Zeng Xiaopang, nodded and said.

"Okay, after we win, we'll have a party with the team. I'll have someone prepare something first." The comments from the two professionals put Zhang Wen at ease, and he happily picked up the phone.

Just as the two expected, the audience cheered even louder in the second half, and the score of 3:0 remained until the end of the game.

The moment when the Huazhong University of Science and Technology team won the trophy was perfectly recorded by ATV and spread across Asia.

Zeng Xiaopang and others were also proud of it. They shed tears of excitement when they were drinking and chatting with their teammates at the Hilton Hotel.

Asian football during this period had not yet fully developed, which meant that the football players at that time did not have too many distractions.

Without the disturbances from the outside world, the football players are all very focused, with only training and competition in their eyes.

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