King Of War: Starting with Arms Dealer

"Don't you think it's troublesome for me? Four hundred million dollars per ship isn't too much, right?"

Tahnoon decisively nodded and said, "Not too much. I can pay you 50% of the deposit in advance, but you need to help us solve a problem."

Joe Ga listened, and with a thoughtful smile, pointed towards the cigar room, saying with a grin, "Is the Gulf Cooperation Council really having internal strife?"

Tahnoon nodded and then shook his head, saying, "It's not that serious...

We've received information that America's shale oil industry might be restarted.

Their extraction costs are high; to sell it, they'd need us to reduce production and raise oil prices.

You should know our situation. Reducing oil production for us now is like nurturing a competitor.

We need some countermeasures and accurate information, preferably with coordination from Liberia and Iraq..."

Upon hearing this, Joe Ga clapped and said, "Then you've come to the right person!

Shit, I thought Al Sani and Dvali had irreconcilable differences and was pondering how to calm them down.

Turns out what you're worried about isn't spending money to buy arms, but this issue..."

Tahnoon listened, nodded with a slightly heavy expression, and said, "Hu Lang, oil and gas trade is our foundation; once the energy system is shaken, our losses would be enormous!

We must find a way to hold some leverage without offending America."

Joe Ga understood Tahnoon and their difficulties. Currently, the main decision maker for OPEC+ is America; they have the capability and motivation to actively manipulate oil prices.

The main task for Loudmouth Trump upon taking office was to promote industrial repatriation, but the ultimate goal was actually to boost employment.

Once the shale oil industry is launched, it can create hundreds of thousands of jobs, which is a project he can't afford to abandon.

The Energy Group also saw this key point, which is why they are recklessly preparing to burst the bubble, first harvesting retail investors, then seriously investing to make big money.

There is a fundamental conflict between the two sides. The demand for crude oil is just so much, and with the advent of new energy, demand for crude oil will decrease in the coming many years.

America has already benefited from the petrodollar and wants to take a bite out of crude oil exports, which displeases these oil tycoons.

The most crucial point is that America's shale oil reserves are the largest in the world.

Once the scale of shale oil extraction is ramped up, they have the motivation to upgrade extraction methods to reduce costs.

If they succeed, the days for these tycoons will become even tougher.

Seeing Tahnoon's worried look, and Dvali intentionally or unintentionally gathering at the door, Joe Ga suddenly laughed and said, "You actually entrust such an important matter to me...

It seems you've done a thorough investigation of me, even knowing my activities in America thoroughly."

Dvali answered by waving his hand, saying, "No need for deliberate investigation; those with intentions can basically make a judgment.

Your performance at Loudmouth Trump's campaign rally was too dazzling. Just ask someone from his team and they can determine your standing."

Joe Ga nodded as he came to a realization...

These people still haven't figured out the core of his identity; they only know him as part of Loudmouth Trump's camp, but don't know his closer relations with the Attorney General and Secretary of State.

The connection with Tom Reed is the most significant, as the two hold 15 seats in the House of Representatives, making them an influential force.

This group thought he had significant influence over Loudmouth Trump, hence Tahnoon didn't even bat an eye at the extravagant price of four billion per frigate.

Having fully understood these people's demands, Joe Ga cheerfully walked into the cigar room and, amidst Sayyid's slightly awkward expression, flipped him the bird, jokingly cursing, "Why can't you just say what you want? I was worried two days ago about Al Sani and Dvali fighting."

Sayyid handed a roasted cigar to Joe Ga and helplessly said, "What could I do? Hamandan wouldn't come; I'm just a businessman, how could I dare meddle in such big matters!"

Joe Ga picked up a cigar cutter, snipped off the end of the cigar, then lit it and took a puff, letting the rich smoke brew in his mouth for a moment before gently exhaling it.

He proactively poured each Prince a glass of 'juice' and said, "You want information, I'll tell you what I know.

In June, America's shale oil bubble will burst; the Energy Group will restart shale oil projects, planning to ramp up production within three years.

This involves the employment rate issue and is Loudmouth Trump's key project, which no one can stop."

Seeing the suddenly darkened faces of everyone, he smiled and said, "But just because it can't be stopped doesn't mean you can't fight for some autonomy.

I have a way for you to bypass OPEC+ and gain a certain level of autonomy.

At the current shale oil extraction price, each barrel of oil must be at least $100 for them to be profitable on a large scale.

Suppress the oil price, and you can suppress the expansion of shale oil scale..."

The Princes exchanged looks, and Al Sani curiously asked, "How do we do it?"

Joe Ga laughed heartily and said, "What else can you do?

You don't get along well; have the Shah lead to break relations with you, kick you out of the Gulf Cooperation Council.

Then you can form another force outside the Gulf Cooperation Council; by then, I'll find a way to have Iraq and Liberia cooperate with you...

It's likely impossible to completely control oil prices, but making oil prices fluctuate like an ECG is no problem.

If oil prices aren't stable, America Energy Group's determination to expand will follow suit and become unstable.

Just hang in there; America's internal division is severe, endure it a few years and see..."

Seeing the stunned Al Sani, Joe Ga smiled and said, "You have one-third of the global natural gas shipments and massive oil reserves.

Don't you want to act as a bridge?

Jumping out allows you to handle problems in a different manner, which actually reduces a lot of constraints.

If you think the Gulf Cooperation Council is important, just check the situation in a few years and rejoin if it's favorable.

I guarantee America will be pleased to see this happen because they prefer to see you divided.

If you provide them enough geopolitics benefits, it can offset the trouble caused by oil price fluctuations."

Al Sani and Dvali exchanged a glance, then simultaneously snorted and turned to look at Joe Ga...

"Is this even possible?"

Joe Ga casually said, "I'm just suggesting it out of friendship...

Whether you listen or not is up to you, just remember to pay the consultation fee..."