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Chapter 3353 Joint Railway Construction

Chapter 3353 Joint Railway Construction

Persia, the town of Ningka.

This is a small town located in a mountain valley. The town is not large, with a population of no more than 50,000. The economy is mainly based on agriculture, and people are not wealthy.

Even though there is a railway line running through this town.

Logically speaking, a small town with a railway should develop rapidly due to its convenient transportation.

With proper circulation of goods, its industry and commerce should be able to develop quickly.

However, it is not.

The railway in the town of Ningka was built during the colonial period by colonists to plunder the resources of the mountains.

The iron ore was extracted by forcing laborers into the mountains to mine, and then transported to more developed areas.

Therefore, the town has benefited very little from this railway.

Moreover, the situation in Persia has been turbulent in the past two years, and the number of trains has been decreasing. In fact, the number of trains has dropped from several a day to perhaps one a month.

Because the railway also occupies a lot of farmland in the canyon, and grain harvests have been poor in recent years, some people have proposed dismantling the railway and returning the farmland to the land.

However, the higher authorities have not yet approved it, and no matter how much resentment the townspeople have, they can only helplessly watch the bare railway tracks.

Fortunately, after Mosidov took office a few years ago, the domestic situation began to gradually improve.

In agriculture, the Yangcun No. 1 high-yield corn variety was successful in Persia, solving the food crisis.

The machinery industry has played a pivotal role in development, and the technology from China is constantly refreshing people's understanding of China.

Of course, this change will take time and requires well-organized planning.

Towns like Ningka, geographically remote, are not among the priority areas in Persia's development plans.

Over the past two years, the residents of Ningka Town have become accustomed to this situation, and for them, maintaining their current peaceful life is all that matters.

It doesn't matter to them which side they vote for.

They just want a quiet life, even if it's a little tough, they don't mind.

However, things changed six months ago.

On that day, the mayor of Ningka town, Tarel, received an important notice from the Persian Railway Bureau, instructing them to cooperate in repairing the railway along the route and to make preparations for the arrival of important guests.

At the time, Tarell was discussing with town officials how to repair the railway, knowing that repairing the railway would cost money.

Then the discussion turned to what kind of important guests would be coming to their remote little town. Many people used their connections to inquire, afraid of inadvertently offending someone.

However, after making inquiries, no definite information was found, which made everyone even more suspicious and uneasy.

At first, Tarell was somewhat incredulous when he heard it, but as more and more people came to make preparations in advance, he realized it was true.

Then, the whole town erupted in excitement.

And he gradually heard some news.

That is, they will become a hub, with oil from the coastal areas being transported here by rail, and then the rail will go directly north.

If we head north, isn't that Turkmenistan?

What are we going there for?

Just as Tarell was gathering information, a group of people arrived in the town that day.

The unfamiliar faces were clearly of East Asian descent, and what the other party said made Tarell realize that they were a group of Chinese.

During this period, he had heard quite a bit about Hua.

The instruction manuals for those machines were in Chinese.

And then there's the Protestantism, which is a force that can rival the conservatives.

The abolition of agricultural tax, which he spearheaded, was supported by farmers across the country.

This is agricultural tax.

This has never happened before in so many years.

With such a government, what reason do they have not to support it?

Are we supposed to support those who starve them?

They may not have a broad perspective, but they're not fools.

They know perfectly well who treats them well and who makes their lives good.

Therefore, the town's residents were very welcoming to the Chinese people who came.

The goods brought by the Chinese were also well-received by the town's residents.

"This is a great place for an ambush!"

Li Yunlong stood on the eastern hilltop, pointing ahead with his finger, his face filled with emotion.

Kong Jie nodded and said, "Indeed, it's a nice place."

Ding Wei glanced at the two men and said disdainfully, "What era are we living in? Still using ambush tactics?"

"Do you know there are airplanes in the sky? Do you know about missiles? If you can't see people, you're gone! You guys are so outdated..."

Kong Jie and Li Yunlong glanced at each other, then together they pressed Ding Wei to the ground.

"You two roughnecks, let me go right now!"

"Hehe, Old Ding, let me tell you, what's the use of a weapon if it can't hit anyone!"

Li Yunlong spoke with great conviction, while Ding Wei struggled fiercely.

However, both Li Yunlong and Kong Jie were strong and healthy, and they didn't let Ding Wei struggle at all. In the end, Ding Wei could only lie on the ground.

The three of them fooled around on the hilltop for a while, then looked down at the group of people at the foot of the mountain. They were workers from China who came specifically to build this railway.

Li Yunlong sat on a rock and said, "Old Ding, I'm just wondering, why did we have to build this railway when we could have just sailed by sea?"

"Not only do they have to cross mountains and valleys, but they also have to dig tunnels. What kind of nonsense is this?!"

Ding Wei rolled his eyes at Li Yunlong, stood up, looked into the distance, and said quietly, "What do you think would happen if the sea were blockaded one day and the oil from here couldn't get out?"

Li Yunlong frowned immediately. "Blockade? Who the hell dares to blockade?"

Kong Jie stepped forward and said, "That's right, who dares to blockade it?"

Li Yunlong and Kong Jie spoke with conviction, but Ding Wei chuckled to himself, "What's impossible about that?"

"On the road, we're not afraid of anyone!"

"But what about when we get to the sea?"

"If someone blocks the sea with a powerful fleet, and the oil here can't get out, what do you think we can do?"

Li Yunlong thought for a while, then said indignantly, "Old Ding is right!"

Ding Wei just smiled and didn't say anything more.

Kong Jie and Li Yunlong stood up together, facing the town ahead.

After a long silence, Li Yunlong finally said, "Let's go. In two days, someone will be coming. I heard it's Yang Xiaotao this time."

Kong Jie nodded. "Yes, such a big matter definitely needs someone of importance to handle it."

Li Yunlong turned to Ding Wei, who was standing to the side, and asked, "What were you two plotting last time? It wasn't because of this, was it?"

Ding Wei smiled confidently, "What do you think?"

Li Yunlong curled his lip, "You people, you've got a thousand ideas in your heads. Let's go, down the mountain."

The three men, along with their guards, hurried down the mountain.

At the foot of the mountain, special forces, who had already arrived, were setting up a tight defense, and the Persian side had also deployed many security personnel. This place would become a key area for joint protection, and the guests arriving would be far more numerous than those already there.

Northwest, Harbin Airport

Yang Xiaotao stood next to the airport and said goodbye to President He, Wang Huzi, and others.

"Xiao Yang, please contact me immediately if anything happens over there."

Wang Huzi walked up to Yang Xiaotao and shook his hand firmly.

Yang Xiaotao flew over last night, and I was quite surprised when I picked him up at the airport.

He never expected that the person representing the country in the negotiations would be Yang Xiaotao.

What I didn't expect was that they would go out in such a grand manner.

Yang Xiaotao nodded, "Don't worry, we're going there to discuss cooperation. Even if there are disagreements, they will be within a reasonable range."

Wang Hu nodded, and finally a smile of excitement appeared on his face. "If the railway and oil pipeline are really completed this time, the Northwest region will be stabilized. Strengthening ties between our two sides will benefit both of us."

He was referring to the relationship between neighboring countries in the northwest, and President He nodded in agreement.

A stable environment can promote economic development, and economic development will also drive local national defense construction.

The two complement each other.

Yang Xiaotao laughed and said, "That's why you guys are our support."

Upon hearing this, Wang Hu patted his chest and laughed.

Secretary Tian, ​​who was standing to the side, then spoke up, "My only worry right now is the Alliance. If they don't make a splash with such a huge project, then it's not the Alliance."

After listening, Yang Xiaotao just smiled and said, "They want to make a fuss, so we'll play along."

After speaking, he turned to look at Yu Zecheng, who shrugged and remained silent.

"We're leaving."

Yang Xiaotao spoke again, and Wang Huzi stepped forward to hug him.

Finally, President He patted Yang Xiaotao on the shoulder. Over the years in the Northwest, he had witnessed Yang Xiaotao's rise to prominence.

He started as a worker in a steel rolling mill, worked his way up to become the director of a machinery factory, and eventually became a leader in the Ninth Department.

Now, the significance of this trip is clear to those who care.

Who knows, things might get a little more serious after we get back.

Yang Xiaotao didn't pay any attention to what others were thinking.

The main purpose of this trip to the northwest and Persia is for this railway.

After discussing it with Mr. Chen last time, it was decided that Mr. Qin, as the person in charge of this oil and gas pipeline project, would naturally attend.

As the chief engineer, Yang Xiaotao also made a trip there.

His trip to Persia was for the official launch of the three-way railway.

Of course, he was just a witness in the past.

Prior to this, everything had been arranged to a near-complete degree, and the relevant cooperation documents had already been signed.

As for the attendees, the Persian delegation will be represented by Mosidov in person, while the Turkmen delegation will also send a high-ranking leader.

It can be said that this is Yang Xiaotao's first time participating in international affairs of this scale, which is a challenge for him as well.

However, considering the attendees—one Persian and one Turkmen—he didn't feel anything was amiss.

The specifications of both parties should be equal, right?

The plane taxied on the runway, and Yang Xiaotao waved to the outside through the window. Finally, the plane took off, escorted by two fighter jets in front and behind.

On the plane, Qin Lao rubbed his knees, his face filled with excitement.

It's clear that Mr. Qin really wants to seize this opportunity.

Yang Xiaotao glanced at the other person, then asked Liu Lixue for a deck of cards. "Come on, let's play Landlord."

Yu Zecheng smiled and sat down to the side, while Old Qin shuffled the cards.

As the cards were dealt out one by one, Yang Xiaotao casually mentioned the upcoming arrangements, "I'm quite familiar with Mosidov; he should be easy to talk to. I haven't dealt with that Mingasov from Turkmenistan. Old Yu, any news from your side?"

Yu Zecheng shook his head. "We don't know much about this Mingasov either, except that he might be a bit far from the current alliance."

Old Qin's eyes lit up. "We can take advantage of the fact that we're at odds with the alliance."

Yang Xiaotao just smiled and said, "The enemy of my enemy is not necessarily my friend."

"Moreover, given the strength of the alliance, the fact that they would allow the other party to remain alive, do you think there might be something fishy going on?"

"So, only when we become strong will those Tom, Dick, and Harry have fewer ulterior motives."

Old Qin nodded; he knew the whole story.

Then, Old Qin asked about the railway construction. Yang Xiaotao threw out a pair of fives, and Old Yu immediately beat him with a pair of twos.

The landlord, Yang Xiaotao, was speechless.

However, he still said calmly, "According to the communication requirements of our three parties, the section of railway from the town of Bosninka to the Turkmen border will be undertaken by Bosnia, while the section from the border to the Turkmen Four-Sided Mountain will be the responsibility of Turkmen."

"We are responsible for the section from Siling Mountain to the Hailaman oil and gas field. We are also responsible for the construction of the railway tunnel between the two countries."

"Of course, Persia and Turkmenistan will provide some compensation in this regard."

"I can't say for sure what the specifics of the talks were right now."

"But Lao Qin, you might be staying here for a while from now on."

As they were talking, Yu Zecheng dropped an airplane, leaving Yang Xiaotao staring blankly.

Old Qin waved his hand to indicate that he didn't want to go back for the Spring Festival this year, and then said without any concern, "I've already made up for this. I won't be going back this year."

After saying that, Yu Zecheng threw out six more cards, leaving him with only one card in his hand.

Yang Xiaotao was stunned again.

I think I only played one against five!

However, just moments before, Old Qin had thrown down four threes with a snap.

Yang Xiaotao was completely stunned.

These two guys

In the evening, the plane landed at Persia International Airport.

Yang Xiaotao got up, took a deep breath, and then rubbed his cheeks.

Liu Lixue, Wang Hao, and others were secretly laughing on the side.

Everyone says Mr. Yang is very clever, but this whole journey...

They lost terribly.

After everyone packed their bags, Yang Xiaotao led the way off the plane.

As soon as he came down, he saw Mosidov's butler, Berlanvanlong, warmly greet him, "Dear Mr. Yang, you are very welcome."

"Hello, Mr. Belan."

Yang Xiaotao stepped forward and responded politely, then met with the people behind him.