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 Chapter 3516 Win Completely

The core members of the opposition were furious, but they could also tell that Hamid was simply showing off his prowess.

However, Hamid had just demonstrated his army's combat effectiveness, which was indeed far superior to theirs.

Hamid's demand for them to pay was not merely extortion, but also humiliation.

It was like the great powers of the 19th century, invading a country and then demanding war reparations.

The core members of the opposition had risen to power through rebellion. In the past, their humble origins and lack of sophistication would have naturally made them unbearable, fighting him to the bitter end, even at the cost of their lives.

But now the situation was different. They held the country in their hands. If they continued to fight like hell, they would lose it in less than two years.

So, the leader took the phone and said, "Hamid, let's stop guessing. Just tell me how much you want!"

Hamid thought for a moment, realizing that the other party had agreed to such humiliating compensation, which was another step forward for him.

However, he had to be careful about how much he asked for in compensation. If he asked for too much, it might anger them again. If he could negotiate a reasonable price,

Hamid would have to consider it for a moment. "You killed three of my brothers. Give me three million dollars in cash, and we'll write it off."

Three million dollars for three brothers, in US dollars, was an offer that infuriated the opposition leader.

But then he heard that three million dollars was enough to write it off, and it suddenly seemed like a great deal.

Three million dollars was nothing to him. While many people in Damascus were still hungry, they controlled the economy, so three million dollars was just a drop in the bucket.

He asked Hamid, "If I give you three million, will this really be over? Will you never attack our oil fields, our strongholds, or our troops again?"

Hamid smiled and said, "Of course, I'm different from you. First, I'm a very contractual person. Second, I don't have such big ambitions. I don't want your territory. I just want to manage my own well and protect it from danger. So, as long as you keep your promise, we'll keep our distance!"

"Okay!" the opposition leader said decisively. "Three million is three million. I'll have someone prepare the cash and send it to you immediately!"

A few hours later, an old American Humvee, stirring up dust several meters high, arrived outside Hamid's base.

The vehicle stopped at the entrance to Hamid's base. Two soldiers got out of the back seat, each carrying a large army-green canvas bag filled with cash for Hamid.

Hamid didn't show up, but instead sent several of his men to the mountain pass to take over the money. After receiving the money, his men thoroughly searched the bags containing it to ensure they contained no bombs or eavesdropping devices before bringing it back to base.

Inside the base, Hamid, following Charlie Wade's advice, was holding a commendation meeting.

This time, he wanted to honor the elite soldiers who had performed outstandingly during the attack on the oil fields, including the three soldiers who had been heroically wounded.

Previously, Hamid's army had been largely composed of disorganized troops, with disorganized and lax management, unclear organizational structures, and a poorly defined career path for both soldiers and officers.

Several leadership appointments and dismissals were made solely by Hamid, based on his personal preferences, lacking sufficient credibility.

This time, he decided to follow Charlie Wade's instructions and seize the opportunity to promote a military merit system. Within the army, those who achieved meritorious service would receive medals, and those who were awarded medals would receive promotions, and those who received official positions would become wealthy.

In Charlie Wade's view, managing an army cannot be driven solely by profit. The more money is used to reward officers and soldiers, the more they will tend to become mercenaries deep down.

Mercenaries always put personal interests first in battle and will never have any spirit of sacrifice or dedication.

To foster a spirit of dedication in his officers and soldiers, they must be given a strong sense of honor.

Therefore, Hamid, emulating the military structures of major powers, planned to implement a merit system within the army. Every officer promoted in the future would be required to have a clear and convincing record of military service. This would not only convince officers and strengthen their resolve, but also encourage them to strive for meritorious service.

The soldiers and officers awarded medals not only received cash but also the "Order of Victory," modeled after the Iranian military and considered by Hamid to be the highest honor.

Three wounded soldiers received the "Medal of Courage," a lower-level award. Each received a $50,000 bonus, a promotion in rank, and a corresponding increase in monthly salary.

This initiative taught soldiers that, even if they didn't play a decisive role in a battle, simply displaying courage could earn them recognition and appreciation from higher-ups.

Recognition meant more than just verbal praise; it offered tangible benefits, making his soldiers eager for the next war.

Even ordinary soldiers hoped to be at the forefront next time, hoping to earn their commander's recognition and reward even if injured.

Morale was thus boosted to its peak.

Immediately afterwards, Hamid selected an officer who had performed meritorious service and announced the formation of a new unit, the Oilfield Guard.

The Oilfield Guard consisted of 300 soldiers, composed of five reinforced platoons, each with a full strength of 50 men, and a transport platoon, also 50 men. 

The five reinforced platoons were responsible for guarding the entire oilfield and would immediately be stationed at Hamid's newly acquired oilfield. The transport platoon would be responsible for the armed escort of the oil produced.

Based on a daily production of approximately 5,000 barrels, this would amount to at least 700 tons of crude oil. Even heavy tanker trucks would need to fill at least 30 or 40 of these, requiring a medium-sized fleet of vehicles working non-stop every day.

Hamid established the transport platoon specifically to secure this oil and deliver it to the Wanlong Palace headquarters.

The problem now is that the Wanlong Palace can't build its own refinery anytime soon. Designing and constructing it to produce a million tons per year would require an investment of at least hundreds of millions of dollars and take at least two years.

Until then, the oil fields are producing daily, but how to sell it becomes a thorny issue.

Hamid is just a minor warlord, lacking the skills to engage in global trade. If he wants to cash in on the oil, his only options are to sell it to small, local refineries at rock-bottom prices or to smuggle it to Turkish traders.

Local refineries have limited capacity and offer low prices, leaving little profit margin. While smuggling it to Turkey would yield a slightly higher price than selling it to small refineries, it would also carry the risks and costs of smuggling. Syria is a relatively easy target, as the opposition's operations are already haphazard, with border control and customs virtually non-existent. However, Turkey is a medium-sized country, and its border control and customs authorities will certainly not allow Syrian black oil to enter easily.

Fortunately, Charlie Wade had his own Yisu Shipping, offering Hamid a third option: shipping the crude oil to the Wanlong Palace's headquarters.

The Wanlong Palace's headquarters was located on the seashore, with its own simple dock, which was constantly being upgraded. From there, the crude oil could be transported to Yisu Shipping's tankers, which would then be transported back to China. Once the refinery was operational, the heavy oil could be transported directly from Yisu Shipping to a nearby shipping line, where it could be refueled for Yisu Shipping's cargo ships.

Given the size of Yisu Shipping's fleet, this limited production capacity wouldn't even cover the fleet's annual heavy oil consumption, so by then, all crude oil could be produced and sold domestically.