Selling oil across Libya

Chapter 131 Paladin

The Iraqi civil war is raging, with fierce clashes breaking out between government forces and ISIL in many parts of the country, and border control has completely spiraled out of control.

The distribution of supplies is handled by UN staff stationed here, whose safety is also under great threat.

A week ago, a UN vehicle with prominent markings was attacked in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, killing three passengers, one of whom was a UN staff member.

If the situation is so dangerous even in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, one can only imagine the situation in other regions.

The UN Security Council has held two meetings to discuss whether to send peacekeeping troops to Iraq.

No consensus was reached due to opposition from the United States.

Although the U.S. military has completely withdrawn from Iraq, there are still a large number of U.S. security contractors in Iraq protecting U.S.-controlled oil wells and keeping them in production day and night.

Iraq's GDP last year was $2180 billion, almost twice that of Libya.

According to data provided by the World Bank, Iraq's population last year was approximately 3365 million, including about 143 million Iraqi refugees in Syria and Jordan.

According to statistics from the World Bank, Iraq's GDP per capita is $6836, classifying it as an upper-middle-income country.

The crux of the problem is that Iraq's oil revenues do not belong to the Iraqis.

Instead, like Guinea's mineral resources, the bulk of the revenue is taken by multinational corporations controlled by the United States, leaving very little for the Iraqi government. When averaged out to each Iraqi, it amounts to only nominal GDP.

Surprisingly, despite the fierce fighting between the Iraqi government and ISIL, oil production in the field not only continued but also continued to be exported smoothly to various parts of the world without any impact.

This is perhaps the meaning of democracy.

There are actually quite a few ways to stop car bomb attacks on border checkpoints. Simply adding obstacles in front of the checkpoints, slowing down cars, and strengthening vehicle inspections can reduce most attacks.

Highway 80 is a major route for aid supplies to enter Iraq.

All the trucks transporting the supplies were container trucks.

Adding roadblocks in front of the checkpoint will affect the passage of container trucks.

The situation in Iraq is too complex, and even if the Libyan military intervenes, it will not fundamentally improve the situation in Iraq.

The key is for Iraqis to take action themselves.

The Iraqi government, backed by the United States, has been abandoned by the Iraqi people.

ISIL was a desperate choice for Iraqis in dire straits.

ISIL's actions have not yet provoked global outrage.

It's not just Iraqis who harbor illusions about ISIL.

The relevant countries are also maintaining a wait-and-see attitude.

Qin Rui knew very well what kind of people those ISIL extremists were.

Undeniably, some members of ISIL were indeed forced to take up arms in order to fight for the establishment of an independent and autonomous Iraq.

These people will soon be assimilated by the ambitious and mentally ill in ISIL.

They even became crazier than them.

Relying on ISIL will not bring Iraq true independence and autonomy.

Qin Rui ordered Musa to select two full-strength companies composed entirely of Arabs from the Libyan army and send them to Iraq.

"We should have done this a long time ago. Instead of wasting our precious points in Chad and Guinea, we should have gone to Iraq."

Musa was excited; if possible, he hoped to personally lead the team to Iraq.

"Tiger, we can't draw troops from our existing forces."

Yuri reminded Qin Rui that it would be best to redeem all of it from the system.

The soldiers exchanged through the system have their own thoughts. If they are given orders, they will obey, but they will inevitably have opinions.

"Tiger, it's not the right time for us to turn against the United States."

Hai Shan reminded Qin Rui not to rush things.

"Definitely not now;"

Besides, it wasn't us who turned against the US, it was ISIL, and it has nothing to do with us.

Qin Rui readily complied, exchanging for two fully-leveled companies from the system, and also conveniently exchanging for two fully-leveled officers.

ISIL has a complex background. Even though it has close ties with the United States, if ISIL were to take control of the Iraqi regime, it would inevitably clash with American capital that controls Iraqi oil fields.

At that point, the United States will not only stop preventing the United Nations from sending troops to Iraq, but may even rally a coalition to launch a third Gulf War.

Although Qin Rui didn't want to admit it.

A chaotic Iraq would be equally beneficial to Libya.

After all, Iraq is the most suitable regulator for oil prices.

The two officers Qin Rui redeemed from the system were named Faisal and Said.

Although the soldiers they received were fully armed, they still had to be disarmed and smuggled into Iraq.

This is normal; some members of ISIL are Libyan opposition figures.

It is precisely because of the influx of fresh talent from all over the world that ISIL continues to grow.

Before leaving, Faisal and Said sought out Qin Rui to confirm the scope of their authority.

ISIL is not only operating in Iraq, but also fighting against the Syrian government forces in Syria.

Qin Rui imposed no restrictions on Faisal and Saeed, allowing them to act freely after arriving in Iraq.

Of course, we should still do less uncivilized things.

"No problem, we will hold ourselves to the standards of paladins."

Faisal made a solemn vow.

"That's not necessary!"

Qin Rui doesn't have a phobia of mental purity, and sending people to Iraq wasn't to save the Iraqis, but rather for [evolution value].

Qin Rui is willing to accept anything as long as the gains exceed the expenses.

Qin Rui was also surprised that Faisal and Said brought him such a pleasant surprise before they even left Tripoli.

Due to the inadequacy of the Libyan coast guard, illegal immigration continues unabated in almost all coastal cities of Libya, including Tripoli and Benghazi.

Once those Libyans who harbor illusions about Europe and America board the ship, their lives are no longer their own; they are entirely at the mercy of the smugglers.

Faisal and Said devised a smuggling route that involved transiting through Greece and then traveling through Syria to reach Iraq.

At the smugglers' hideout, Faisal and Said not only discovered a large amount of unclaimed property, but also a group of slaves imprisoned by the smugglers.

In order to draw a clear line, the Libyan government will not provide any assistance to Faisal and Said.

Especially financial assistance.

After leaving the governor's palace, Faisal and Said had to fend for themselves.

Faisal and Said didn't hold back, taking the opportunity to raid the smugglers' hideout and release all the slaves. At the same time, they decided to further develop the human smuggling industry.

The Libyan government does not prevent Libyans from traveling to Europe.

It's already the 21st century, and they're still using such inefficient and outdated methods as smuggling. They're completely out of touch with the times, ignorant and foolish!

After Libya completes its census, it will be difficult to forge an identity in Libya.

But if we shift our focus to Tunisia, it couldn't be simpler.

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