The rise of nanometers

Northwest Africa.

Morocco.

Tropical desert area in the south.

This was originally the most desolate desert area, and Aurora City was a coastal city in this desert. Even if it was close to the ocean, the fresh water resources here were very few.

The Draa River flowing through this area is a seasonal river, so local residents often have difficulty accessing water. This is also the most backward area in Morocco.

However, the situation began to change in October last year. An engineering team from China Water Affairs came to Aurora City and started building a seawater desalination plant not far from the small town.

There are many companies that have come here to invest.

For example, Blue Age, Fengmin Agriculture, COFCO, and Beidahuang Group have set up branches here.

In the northern suburbs of Aurora City, there is a small village called Little Tangier Village. At this time, the engineering team is busy laying water pipelines. Unlike domestic construction, in order to facilitate construction and management, the water company’s plan is to Construction of underground pipelines is rare, especially in non-urban areas.

So they quickly laid pipes to six or seven large surrounding towns.

Huaguo Water is only responsible for building pipelines. In fact, the money for building these pipelines is paid by local businessmen. Because the water company does not want to manage the specific water distribution and sales, it contracts the water distribution in each city and surrounding areas to local businessmen.

The businessman contracted to distribute water in the city of Aurora, named Hasima, is a typical Arab with a big beard and traditional white clothing.

At this time, he was at his villa in Aurora City, hosting a banquet for the head of the water company.

"Zhang, let me introduce to you. This is Abuja, from Guelmin City."

"This is Puduo from Asa..."

The dozen or so businessmen present were all well-known local snakes from nearby cities, but at this time they were trying to please Zhang Xinghai with smiles on their faces.

Although the desalination plant nominally belongs to Morocco, the actual manager is Huaguo Water Company. Because the other party has no money to pay, it can only sell the operating rights to pay off the debt.

Poverty-stricken areas do not mean that there are only poor people. On the contrary, poor areas often have many rich people.

Just like the Hasima in front of me, he is a big local businessman who used to be engaged in the import of agricultural products and the export of minerals.

Therefore, the water company contracted the water distribution business, so he used the money to contract the water distribution in four nearby towns and established his own bottled water company.

As the first batch of equipment at the desalination plant was put in place last month and some production capacity began to be released, Hasima began to make money while lying down.

Then he won over the local snakes in the entire southern district and prepared to eat the water rationing here.

In fact, there are three seawater desalination plants in Morocco, plus two other desalination plants, which are directly improved on the basis of their previous desalination plants. Only the southern one is newly built.

Zhang Xinghai said with a smile: "Hasima, there is no problem in contracting the water distribution business, as long as your price is right."

"The price must satisfy your company." Hasima said while cutting a piece of hump meat from the roasted camel: "Zhang, come and try the skills of my chef."

After taking a few bites, Zhang Xinghai suddenly said: "Are you interested in developing agriculture? After all, the southern region is a river valley plain. There was no water before, but now there is an opportunity."

Puduo, a big businessman from Asa City on one side, shook his head hastily: "Mr. Zhang, even if there is fresh water, planting in the desert is still not cost-effective."

"You can learn from the Kingdom of Judah. ​​They can, but can't you?" Zhang Xinghai deliberately fanned the flames.

"Um...greenhouse? Wouldn't the cost be too high?" Hasima hesitated.

Zhang Xinghai glanced at the other party, and greed could be seen in his eyes. He struck while the iron was hot: "We can support the technology. If you have money, let's make money together. Your local production of vegetables and fruits is cheaper than imports."

"We can also provide you with cheap potash and nitrogen fertilizers, and your phosphates can be sold to us. We all benefit from each other."

Obviously, Zhang Xinghai's purpose is to kidnap the other party's economy and use cheap fresh water and fertilizer to create "self-sufficient" agriculture in the local area.

It seems that self-sufficiency has been achieved, but in fact, it is just a change from direct import to indirect import.

This kind of influence is capillary. In addition, under this model, the two parties have formed a symbiotic relationship. Once the other party wants to cut off, it is equivalent to committing suicide and will cause one's own economic paralysis.

Although Hasima knew that Zhang Xinghai's proposal had ulterior motives, he would not think about threats if he had money to make.

The two sides worked hard and hit it off immediately.

A heated discussion ensued, and a verbal agreement was quickly reached. At the same time, Zhang Xinghai promised to help their phosphate company get listed on the Dalian Stock Exchange.

After the meal, both parties were very satisfied.

But Zhang Xinghai's purpose today is not just that. He has come up with the honey of cooperation and should also show off his muscles.

He invited Hasima, Puduo and others to visit the water company's premises.

When the vehicle arrived at the simple container living area of ​​the station, Zhang Xinghai looked at the time on his watch and found that it was 15:24.

He took a group of people into the desalination plant, visited various equipment and operation conditions, and finally pretended to pass by the entertainment lounge.

"Mr. Hasima, why don't you go in and have a cold drink."

"Can."

The group entered the employee lounge, which was equipped with bookshelves, computers, and large-screen TVs, where employees could surf the Internet, watch TV, read books, and play billiards, chess, and cards.

Instruct the waiter here to prepare some freshly squeezed juice for everyone.

Suddenly, a large-screen TV nearby was playing international news. Hasima, who had studied in Britain, naturally understood English.

He stared blankly at the news footage.

It turns out that China tested three strategic missiles today, one of which landed in the North Atlantic 300 kilometers off the coast of Morocco.

The moment the 30,000-ton target ship was hit, flames shot into the sky, the wreckage flew in all directions, and then it disintegrated and sank.

Hasima turned his head stiffly: "Zhang, do you still have a fleet in the North Atlantic?"

"Hahaha..." Zhang Xinghai shook his head: "Why a fleet? Mr. Hasima, times have changed."

As he spoke, he gently moved the globe with his fingers: "Our homeland can strike anywhere in the world, even the North Atlantic."

After speaking, he pointedly pointed at the location of North America.

Gulu! For the first time, Hasima felt the terrifying power of the big gangster, and at the same time, he put away some of the little things in his heart.

And the other side.

All forces around the world fell into collective silence because of this test.

After all, it is more than 20,000 kilometers from East Asia to the North Atlantic, and the power of the explosion, if there were no traces of nuclear radiation detected, they would suspect that it was a test of a small hydrogen bomb.

The recent uneasiness and restlessness caused by the sudden rise of Huaguo's mining industry was suppressed by this test.

at a press conference that evening.

China has announced some information, including some test data on new fuels and new explosives. This information has attracted the attention of the world.

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