Road to becoming the wealthiest: Starting From Treasure Hunting in the Cabinets
Chapter 1011 - 549: The Second Base is Completed_2

Chapter 1011: Chapter 549: The Second Base is Completed_2

Let’s take care of the matter at hand first.

Now, with the Base as the core, the nearby region is showing a trend of transforming into an infrastructure construction site.

While the photovoltaic equipment was being installed, Mr. Hassan came to look for Sean Knight again, hoping he could arrange an engineering team from China to build a road from the Hassan Tribe to the Base and the gold mine.

The requirements were not high, a double lane asphalt road would suffice.

As for the payment method, Mr. Hassan said, laughing,

"It would be better to barter with supplies again."

Sean Knight now also marveled at the depth of these tribes.

If you talk about poverty, this place is truly poor.

Think about it, there isn’t a decent highway within hundreds of kilometers nearby.

The roads between the tribes are those gravel roads, which under the conditions of this temperate continental climate, would kick up clouds of dust when vehicles pass if it hasn’t rained for a long time. Without covering your face with a scarf, you’d end up looking not much different from the Terracotta Army once you stopped.

After the Americans came, the only benefit they brought was the construction of a short but sturdy asphalt road. Although not long, it set an example for the elders and residents of the tribe.

It turns out, even here, they can have good roads!

But when it comes to wealth, these tribes are not as poor as one might imagine.

At least the reserves each tribe has on hand could take anyone by surprise.

The supplies previously carried to Sean Knight as payment for constructing the photovoltaic power equipment had given him quite a shock.

Large chunks of raw Lapis Lazuli were arranged seemingly without any care.

You could tell that some of these rough stones had been mined or collected a long time ago, likely kept in some secret storehouse of the tribe all this time.

Raw Lapis Lazuli is just one of the specialties here. There are many other specialties, and when the Tribal Elders began hauling them out one by one, Sean was quite surprised.

Having been through all folk corners of the country and seen a wide range of things, he could tell at a glance how much profit he would make by being the middleman.

What pleased him further was that the tribes were giving up so much, even feeling like they got the better deal—

The rationale was simple. Wars were frequent in this region, and it was depicted as wild and bloody in international media reports.

And to maintain some of their traditions, these tribes themselves disliked some merchants who would take advantage of their plight.

This led to the extreme rarity of a qualified middleman who could earn trust from both sides.

Thanks to Clarence Hughes and Elder Hassan, Sean had become this middleman by chance. Moreover, every time he found items in the Cave Storehouse, he didn’t show a hint of greed and demonstrated strong capabilities—

Being able to fly in an airplane, bring over 100 armed personnel, and willing to follow the rules—this goodwill was enough.

The subsequent exchange of supplies let the Tribal Elders and residents see the sincerity of the Chinese People in kindness and mutual benefit.

Once this trust was established, it made things simpler and more reassuring for these Tribal Elders.

After all, from the exchange of supplies to the construction of photovoltaic power, Sean had not swindled them. At the very least, in their view, getting these items at such cheap prices already made Sean a conscientious merchant.

And now, as Elder Hassan’s Tribe had completed the installation of the photovoltaic equipment and was the first to be electrified, using televisions and other household appliances, many elders were envious!

Who wouldn’t want good days?

With electricity available, it was only natural to follow up with road construction.

So Sean witnessed the tribes’ depth once more as more specialties were carried over on people’s backs and tricycles and piled up at the Base.

And just at that time, Robert brought Sean some good news.

The C-130J transport aircraft he needed was available from a supplier.

They called it second-hand, but it was practically new.

The buyer was a small country close to the Americans that had cut in line with Locke Company for a newer model plane while changing old models.

Just as the new model arrived in the country, its economy collapsed. Now they were selling off national assets to pay off their foreign debts, and this aircraft was put on the market.

Quite a few were interested in buying it, but the seller required Full Payment in gold.

Lately, many economies had been importing gold in Large quantities, so with this condition, many were still negotiating and watching.

Knowing that Sean wasn’t short on gold, Robert notified him that he had already negotiated a deal. Although the price was a bit steep, it was the best choice for Sean if he wasn’t too particular.

As he was not fussy, Sean immediately had Charles Young lead a team of security personnel with the gold to the country in the Desert.

In a week, Charles Young landed the newly acquired C-130J, now painted gray, at the Base Airport.

Charles emerged from the airplane with a joyful expression, followed by the security personnel who had accompanied him on the trip.

The plane’s belly opened wide, and from inside they unloaded a large quantity of—electric tricycles!

The kind that had already become prevalent in the Countryside of China!

Elder Hassan was discussing road construction with Sean at the Base when he heard the unusual sound of the plane’s engines. His face changed dramatically, and he rushed outside.

Then he saw the gray Hercules Transport Aircraft.

"What is this..." Elder Hassan, looking at the security personnel coming down from the airplane, asked in surprise.

"This is my newly purchased plane, and the gift I’m giving you," Sean said, laughing. "In our Countryside, because using electricity is convenient, these electric tricycles that can carry both goods and people are widely used.