Chapter 438 The Lobbyist(1/2)
"Call me Wright."
Wright, wearing a white suit, smiled gently and politely, and picked up a glass of champagne from the waiter: "I am the business counselor of the US Embassy, and I rarely see Chinese soldiers appear on such occasions."
Shannuo just doesn't understand Arabic. He has been studying abroad and is not short of foreign ink.
Wright's self-introduction just ended, and he and Zhang Shaozhong already knew why Kent was so sensitive to the two.
The reason is very simple. The Hughes company puts diplomatic pressure on Kuwait, which caused the miscarriage of the joint development of key defense systems in Iraq, Kuwait and China. The business counselor of the US Embassy in Kuwait was Wright, who was involved in the United States.
Over the past period of time, Kuwait has changed its attitude from rushing to turning a blind eye to this project, with a 179° change. The only reason is that the US Embassy has expressed a strong tendency to interfere in this cooperation.
Although Kuwait is a "developed country" and its per capita wealth ranks quite high in the world. However, in various fields of politics, military, and diplomacy, it has been influenced and even manipulated by the United States. And Saudi Arabia are the two hands of the United States to manipulate the world oil market.
Under such political reality, how can this country have the confidence to say "no" to the United States?
During this period, Shan Nuo and Zhang Shaozhong have been working hard and moving forward in order to promote the cooperation between the three parties. All these efforts are seen in Wright's eyes. Cia was sent to him. The information about the two people could fill a safe, and the photos of them from all angles were already recorded in their heads.
At the first glance of seeing them, Wright had already confirmed the identities of the two.
Similarly, as soon as Wright revealed his identity, Shan Nuo and Zhang Shaozhong knew that Wright might be the bad ones.
"Mr. Wright, are you going to drive us out for your master?" Shan Nuo pursed his lips and his eyes shot on Wright as if it were actually.
"No, no, no, I am the commercial counselor of the US Embassy, and I am a guest at this cocktail party." Wright smiled confidently and ignored Shannuo's eyes. He shook the slender and clear wine glass on his hand, and said proudly: "How about it, have a glass? Italian Starry Sky Moscato white wine is not easy to drink in China, right?"
"There are also wines in China. We have had a deep study on drinking wine in the Tang Dynasty more than a thousand years ago."
Shanno scoffed at Wright's pride, picked up a glass of champagne from the waiter's plate next to him, shook it gently, observing the attractive liquid in the glass. However, instead of tasting the wine in the glass, he turned around and put the glass back into the waiter's tray.
"Mr. Wright probably prefers this soft and sweet taste, but unfortunately, I can't get used to these low-end drinks."
"What?" Wright said half-smilingly, as if he wanted to laugh but couldn't bear to stimulate Shan Nuo's self-esteem: "Captain Shan Nuo, do you know the value of the glass of wine you just now? It is probably equivalent to your salary for one year as the leader - maybe not enough."
"Well, I heard that there is a mineral water in France called Eyun, right?" Shannuo looked at Wright as if he didn't know anything and asked, "Are ordinary people in foreign countries who can afford this kind of drink?"
Wright looked at Shan Nuo with some confusion, not understanding why he turned the topic to this direction, and replied in a less positive way: "Well, it's not bad, Evian is a more famous brand in mineral water. However, it's still a lot from luxury drinking water, it's just a high-end brand in ordinary drinking water."
"It is said that its water comes from the Alps, no wonder it is so expensive." Shanno curled his lips and said, "But for me, I can even use it to boil water for cooking, or even take a bath."
"Are you kidding? You use Evian for two dollars a bottle to take a shower?"
Wright obviously looked disbelief and shook his head and said, "As far as I know, the treatment of Chinese people is not very good. Moreover, Evian is a French brand and needs imported mineral water. Chinese foreign exchange seems to be unable to afford this product."
"Oh, what I mean is that compared to mineral water like Eyun, I drink much better than this." Shannuo shook his head and said, "Eyun is just a small town at the foot of the Alps. My favorite mineral water is snow water from the snow mountain at an altitude of 4,900 meters in the Himalayas. It is not only pure and pollution-free, but also has a tall cultural brand image. Sometimes - my bath water is even melted from ice cores that have existed on the snow mountain hundreds or thousands of years ago."
Shannuo blinked and smiled, "How about it, Mr. Wright thinks that compared with the snow water on the Himalayan snowy mountains, what does Eyun or Starry Sky Wine count as?"
Wright's head was a little unsuccessful. It would be said that Shannuo is a local bun, but the snow water that has been frozen for thousands of years on the Himalayas is really more powerful than Eyun mineral water or starry sky wine.
But what kind of high-end person is he? What a joke, a high-end person who earns fifty dollars a month? When the fashion industry hears this, it must hang his street lights.
No matter how powerful Cia is, she can only get the situation after Shannuo and the Chinese business delegation go abroad. As for Shannuo's situation in China, it's not that she can't get it, but the intelligence cost is too high.
Could it be that this middle-aged man has really been stationed on the snow-capped mountains at an altitude of 4,900?
Wright couldn't help but feel respect. Perhaps it was this energy that shapes his indomitable spirit!
"If Mr. Wright has nothing to do, I'm sorry I won't be with you." Shannuo nodded at Lait, who was in a daze, and walked around him.
"Hey, Commander of the Mountain, have you been in Kunmujia Post? This is very fresh. Even if you use water for Kunmujia Post, there is no thousand-year-old iceberg snow water, right?"
Zhang Shaozhong asked in a low voice in surprise that Kunmujia Post is the highest border post in China, with an altitude of 4,900 meters. Among the soldiers selected to guard the military region, only the most determined and most capable of enduring hardship will be sent to Kunmujia Post.
Of course, although the water used in Kunmu and posts is also used locally, the thousand-year-old ice core needs professional equipment to be collected. The real ice core is also used by scientific researchers to study the climate and environment of thousands of years ago. How could it be used to bathe Shannuo?
"I'm lying to that ghost guy..."
Shannuo was carrying Wright, and his face was filled with joy: "I'm going to the Kunmujia Post, and this body has been reduced long ago! Go away quickly and find the Kuwait royal family. This is our last chance."
Shannuo and Zhang Shaozhong walked far away, and then American staff ran towards Wright.
Wright, who was in his thirties, has been professional diplomats for several generations in his family. Unlike those who bought it with money or served as ambassadors based on his relationship with the president. His family has given him quite a lot of political resources, otherwise it would be impossible for him to serve as a business counselor in a key country related to the United States' global strategic layout in Kuwait.
"Mr. Wright, do you want someone to drive that person out?"
"No, no." Wright's face reappeared. He looked at the champagne in his hand, stuffed it into the waiter's hand, and waved: "Let them go, to be honest, I kind of like this guy."
When they walked into the home court of the cocktail party, Shan Nuo and Zhang Shaozhong felt that they were not enough eyes.
Let’s not mention the mouth-watering delicacies like wine pools and meat forests, or the dreamy lighting effects and fountain pools, as well as the lively laughter and cheers that sound from time to time in the crowd around.
Just looking at the center of the fountain in the middle of the cocktail party, a group of young girls idol groups who seemed to be from the United States, as if they were on the stage in Las Vegas, bursting out their youthful enthusiasm and dancing endlessly, full of vitality.
This alone made Shan Nuo and Zhang Shaozhong feel like they had entered a world that did not belong to them at all.
Extravagance, enjoyment, teasing and even ambiguity. The nose is full of the fragrance of fine wine and food. What you see in your eyes is colorful and blurred dreams, and what you hear in your ears is long chanting and laughing.
It is difficult for people who have never experienced it to imagine such a cocktail party, as if they are to satisfy everything about people.
"I said to Director Zhang, how do I remember that Kuwait is not banned from alcohol? When I came, foreign affairs training said that Kuwait even banned music?" Shan Nuo's eyes were dazzled and he asked Zhang Shaozhong casually.
"I said to Commander Shan, you forgot one thing." Zhang Shaozhong finally withdrew his gaze and shook his head and said, "What unrealistic fantasies do you have about the legal provisions of a monarchical country?"
"That's right, the state officials set fire to the people and light the lamp!" Shan Nuo nodded in a clear way, then shook his head, as if he couldn't explain his feelings for this country.
"How do we find royal staff?" Zhang Shaozhong looked around. The people around him were either black waiters who shuttled back and forth, white Europeans and Americans in suits and ties, or Kuwaits wearing traditional clothes.
The two Chinese in military uniforms were as conspicuous as a group of camels mingling into two pandas.
Just when the two of them were at a loss, the voice of Wright, who had finally been thrown away, suddenly sounded behind them.
"Who are you looking for, how about Prime Minister Sabach?"
Shan Nuo and Zhang Shaozhong quickly turned around, and as expected, Wright brought someone with him and strode over again.
"Prime Minister Sabach is the younger brother of Emir of Sabach III, and the first heir to the throne. If you want to promote China's important defense system, it is the most effective to find him."
Shannuo looked at Wright with some doubt and asked vigilantly: "Mr. Wright means that he can help us introduce Prime Minister Sabach? I don't quite understand why you want to help us."
"Is this help?" Wright shrugged and said innocently: "No, I'm just a little tired of this game with you. I have to say that you are respectable opponents. But this is not the reason why I helped you, I just want you to give up completely."
"I will recommend Prime Minister Sabach for you. If you still can't convince the Kuwaits, please ask them to go back to China."
Wright looked at Shan Nuo and Zhang Shaozhong calmly and asked, "How is it, the Chinese people don't even have the courage to face reality."
Shannuo and Zhang Shaozhong looked at each other and had nodded, "Okay, let's listen to Mr. Wright's opinion."
When Shannuo and Zhang Shaozhong followed Wright to find Prime Minister Sabach, it was already two hours later. The food at the cocktail party was almost a mess, and the beautiful girls and visitors had all dispersed.
The future Sabach IV was sitting on a large open-air sofa at this time, drinking unknown drinks, looking exhausted.
As Emir's younger brother and the first heir to the kingdom, Prime Minister Sabach is obviously quite trusted by Emir Sabach III, and can exert his influence in most political affairs.
Compared with those inexplicable colleagues in Saudi Arabia, Prime Minister Sabach obviously has a much more sense of responsibility and can almost get a "Normal People Medal" and a "May 1st Model Worker Medal".
"It's Mr. Wright, I hope tonight's cocktail party will make you have fun."
When Prime Minister Sabach saw Wright, he stood up to greet him happily, without any pretentiousness of the Prime Minister. But of course, only a very few people could enjoy such expressions. From the compassionate and cautious actions of the people around him, it can be seen that the Prime Minister is always full of royal majesty on weekdays.
"Dear Prime Minister, I'm sorry for disturbing me." Wright bowed with his chest, with a thoughtful manner.
"You're welcome, Mr. Wright." Prime Minister Sabach's every move was full of royal style, and he calmly and elegantly signaled him to sit next to him: "Is the embassy's recent work going well? Do you need my help?"
Although Prime Minister Sabach showed a very kind look to Wright, the identity gap between the two sides was quite different from each other. The previous etiquette was fulfilled and he showed his importance to the Americans. He turned around but did not even have any extra greetings, and he went straight to the topic.
"Thanks to the Prime Minister for his concern, the embassy's work went smoothly. Chinese businessmen felt the same attention and respect in Kuwait as they were in the United States." Wright made a few diplomatic rhetorics, and did not waste Prime Minister Sabach's time, and went straight to the topic: "I think Prime Minister Sabach should have heard of recent projects that have developed key technologies in Koh Yi and China. I hope to make a final implementation with Prime Minister Sabach on this matter."
"There is nothing to talk about, we have terminated this project." Prime Minister Sabach didn't even think about it, obviously knowing it well.
Shannuo and Zhang Shaozhong ran up and down during this period and saw all the Kuwaiti government officials. Although they admired their perseverance, the progress of the project did not change at all.
That being said, but officials of Prime Minister Sabach's level are not something Shannuo and Zhang Shaozhong can see.
Now, Prime Minister Sabach has never seen a project of the person involved so familiar with it, which shows that Kuwait is not really uninterested in the project as they said.
This is also the reason why Wright temporarily wanted to arrange this meeting. Instead of letting China continue to hold on so tirelessly, it is better to drive people away as soon as possible.
The United States can indeed be regarded as the supreme country of Kuwait, but Hughes cannot endlessly borrow this U.S. influence on Kuwait.
Since Iraq unilaterally accepted the UN ceasefire resolution, the Iraq-Iraq War seems to have come to an end. However, as an arms company, Hughes's research on the war situation is beyond imagination.
Like Hu Wenhai's judgment, after the war reached a deadlock, Iran has now had quite limited measures to take.
Before Iran also agrees to the ceasefire resolution, both sides must shed the last drop of blood. Judging from the past ethics of Iran, these two countries are regimes that can do anything. In order to seize a little profit, they will never sting to break through any lower limit.
There is a possibility that the attack on the ship and the battle against the city will break out, at least 80%.
As a small country, Kuwait is across the sea from Iran. The one who can be as rich as today relies on Iraq, a secular shield, which blocks Iran from exporting extreme religious forces from the outside.
In Kuwait's defense strategy, supporting Iraq to fight against Iran is a firm direction. At this stage, Kuwait can reject the cooperation between the three countries because Iraq itself has not expressed strong desire.
However, if the attack on the city breaks out, Iraq will inevitably put huge pressure on Iran to promote the cooperation and development projects of the three countries.
Before this, Wright must find a way to completely kick out the most critical China. At that time, Iraq will either have no way to sue or can only buy high-priced goods from Hughes.
We must never let the Chinese side persist until the outbreak of the attack on the city war. This is a strategy jointly recognized by Wright and Hughes. Otherwise, when the attack on the city war, China's existence will be a huge variable.
When Wright saw Prime Minister Sabach's attitude, he smiled and said, "Although Kuwait has terminated cooperation on this project, China seems to have no results and is still working hard to promote it. For example, at today's cocktail party, I happened to meet Chinese military personnel, and seemed to want to take this opportunity to meet Prime Minister Sabach."
"Oh?" Prime Minister Sabach seemed a little impatient or had some other emotions, frowned and said, "It's not necessary to meet. If you have any questions, let them communicate with government officials."
To be honest, Prime Minister Sabach did not have the need to see Shannuo and Zhang Shaozhong, nor did he feel like seeing them. They were just a leader and a researcher. How could they compare with the prime minister of a developed country?
The gap in identity is as big as an Indian Ocean.
To be continued...