Game within game: chess player

In the most mysterious red house on Chang'an Street, the old man was about to take a rest. At this time, the secretary came over with a stack of photos.

"Are those little bastards full of food and wine and ready to leave?" the old man asked.

"Well, yes." The secretary handed the photo to the old man.

The old man put on his glasses and sat on the sofa and looked through the photos carefully. A smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. Then he threw the photo on the table next to him and said, "Before the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the United States in the 70s, there was the famous Ping Pong Diplomacy. I see this It should be regarded as barbecue diplomacy before in-depth cooperation with the Middle East. Not bad, very good. This boy from the Ye family is a bit interesting."

"Then do you think we still need to arrange formal meetings with the crown princes of the Middle East?" the secretary asked.

The old man waved his hand and said, "No need. With a child like the Ye family here, no meeting will be as effective as his words. It will take several years for these children in the Middle East to be independent, especially Salman just now 16 years old, there is a lot of uncertainty in this, so let Ye Fang and them toss around as they please to ensure their safety before leaving Beijing."

"Yes." After saying this, the secretary lowered his head and exited the room.

At this time, Ye Fang, Zayed and the others who were already drunk walked slowly along Chang'an Street towards Xiyuan. A barbecue and a bottle of Maotai made the relationship between the few people move forward a lot. A few people were talking unscrupulously, with their arms around each other's backs. Arabic and half-baked Chinese were mixed together, making the people around them confused. The people passing through all avoided these drunkards when they saw them, and they could only hide behind them. The hundreds of bodyguards among the pedestrians always maintained a consistent pace of action.

"China is great!" Zayed sighed while looking at the scenery on Chang'an Street.

"If you feel good, come back every year. Just don't have such a big battle next time." Ye Fang said with a smile.

"You can still be free now, but when we take over as president and king, we won't be so free." Zayed's words deeply touched Hamdan and several people next to him. They had never experienced this night just now. At least for a moment, they completely forgot about their identity and status. They and Ye Fang were like brothers making jokes, talking about life, women, and in short, everything. This feeling was something they had never experienced in their respective countries.

"Brother Ye, if I want to come to China in the future, can I come by myself?" Salman asked.

Although Salman is just sixteen, he is not much shorter than Ye Fang. Ye Fang smiled and put his arm around Salman's shoulders and said, "You can come whenever you want. China will always welcome you! We are forever." Good brother! Even if you become the president of Saudi Arabia one day, you will still be my brother! If I have money, you will protect me, and if I have no money, you will protect me!"

No one in Saudi Arabia has ever hugged Salman and said such disgusting words to him. Ye Fang's words are deeply rooted in Salman's heart and are the starting point of Ye Fang's 20-year friendship.

Salman did not hear the problem in Ye Fang's words at all, but was so moved by Ye Fang's words that he almost cried. For Salman, he is the successor of the British ruler supported by thousands of people in Saudi Arabia and the brother of ordinary people. Love is a luxury wish for him, but Ye Fang and Zayed during this trip to China just made up for his shortcomings.

"Brother, if you ever need me in the future, just come to Saudi Arabia and find me. It's good for you!" Salman learned what he was learning and sold it, and gave Ye Fang the Northeast Knock he learned on Guijie Street, which made Ye Fang laugh. .

Ye Fang held Zayed and his younger brothers with open arms and walked in high spirits on the street. The passers-by looked at Ye Fang and the young men who smelled heavily of alcohol in their eyes as if they were mentally ill.

Nan Yi, who silently followed Ye Fang, said slowly, "It turns out that these Middle Eastern crown princes are doing this."

After returning to Xiyuan, Zayed and the others simply freshened up and then fell on the bed and fell asleep. Although Ye Fang also drank a lot of Maotai, the energy of drinking had basically dissipated after talking and laughing all the way. Nan Yi brought Ye Fang a cup of hot tea, and Ye Fang felt much better after taking a sip.

"You all go and have a rest. I'll be alone for a while." Ye Fang said to Nan Yi and Leng Chuan.

Ye Fang knew that the security level around Xiyuan was now comparable to that of a bank vault, so there was no need to worry about safety issues at all. At this time, Miyagi came over to report that Ye Fang had guests, and soon Xue Yuanshan came to Ye Fang's study.

"Uncle Shan, it's so late, why are you still here? Just call if you need anything." Ye Fang quickly stepped forward to take Xue Yuanshan's coat and hang it up, and then poured Xue Yuanshan a cup of tea.

Ye Fang knew that Xue Yuanshan had now officially entered the national center and was only one step away from the owner of the little red house. His identity was no longer the same as in the past. Because of his cooperation in the Guangzhou incident and his relationship with his mother Zhang Xiuying, he was no stranger to Xue Yuanshan, and he had never regarded him as a high-ranking official. But in fact, Xue Yuanshan's right to speak is becoming more and more important as his status rises sharply. Xue Yuanshan would never condescend to make a special trip to meet anyone else. This also shows that Xue Yuanshan does not regard Ye Fang as an outsider, but more like his own family. Treated like a nephew or even a family member.

"Do you know how many people above have no rest now? If you don't come back, which department head would dare to take a rest, especially the leaders in charge of security and foreign affairs. How dare you take the crown prince to Guijie Street for barbecue? If something happens, it will be an international event, and I have persisted until now." Xue Yuanshan sat down and said.

Ye Fang quickly handed the tea cup to Xue Yuanshan and said with a smile, "Don't worry, I know what's going on. Isn't this all for the sake of better dealings with the oil giants in the Middle East in the future?"

Xue Yuanshan snorted coldly and took a sip of tea. "If the higher-ups didn't have this intention, they would still allow you to act like this." Then Xue Yuanshan smiled again and said, "But the old man is still very satisfied with your performance tonight."

"Just don't blame him." Ye Fang sat next to Xue Yuanshan calmly.

"Future oil security is a major issue related to China's national destiny. You know what to do in the future!" Xue Yuanshan deliberately enlightened Ye Fang.

Ye Fang nodded and said, "Don't worry, I've been thinking about all this."

"Okay, as long as you understand what I mean." Xue Yuanshan nodded, and then asked, "Is there any room in Xiyuan? I won't go back tonight, so I will stay here."

"Oh..., okay, I'll let someone arrange it." Then Ye Fang called Miyagi in and asked him to pack up an upper room and come out. Of course Miyagi knew that this room was for Xue Yuanshan, so he didn't dare to neglect it and hurried down to make arrangements.

"You should go to bed early, you smell of alcohol." Xue Yuanshan said nothing and turned around and walked out of Ye Fang's study. Ye Fang watched Xue Yuanshan leave with a smile and no words. At this time, Ye Fang noticed that the lights in his mother Zhang Xiuying's room had just been turned off. , obviously she had been paying attention to the situation in her room just now.

Ye Fang knew that Xue Yuanshan must have brought his own security team when he came, but he still called Lu Jiuge and Leng Chuan out of habit and asked them to keep an eye on them.

Lu Jiuge had never thought before that the people around Ye Fang were all important national ministers and international dignitaries, and even national leaders. In this case, he could not allow himself to make any mistakes. Once If something goes wrong, not only will he be held responsible, but the future of everyone in the action team will be ruined.

So after Ye Fang's explanation, Lu Jiuge immediately summoned everyone to re-formulate the duty schedule. At the same time, he made handovers with the heads of each security team to ensure that the entire Xiyuan was under the strictest security.

Ye Fang took a shower, stretched out a lot, and was about to lie down when he thought about his satellite phone again. There were only a few people in the world who knew about this phone.

The call this time was actually from Putin. Ye Fang quickly put on his simultaneous translation headphones and answered the call from his Russian father-in-law.

"I heard that Zayed went to Beijing?" Putin didn't have so many polite words and went straight to the point. Putin said he heard about it, but in fact he has received the exact information, which can be understood as an official greeting.

"Yes, I came here with several crown princes from the Middle East." Ye Fang did not hide anything and told Putin the whole story. Even if he didn't tell Putin, Putin would have already known about it.

Putin just hummed and said, "I didn't expect Zayed to become the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi. You are much smarter than I thought."

Putin gave Ye Fang a rare compliment, but his tone still did not change much emotionally. It seemed that this was Putin's speaking style.

"It's not smart, it's just a good opportunity." Ye Fang said.

"Zayed is good, you have to control him, especially after he becomes the president of the United Arab Emirates." Putin said solemnly.

"Control?!" Ye Fang has never thought about controlling anyone. He also treats people like Zayed with all his heart. But when Putin said this, he couldn't argue on the phone. He just agreed vaguely. A sound.

"This is good, it will be more conducive to the next plan." Putin said.

"Plan, what plan?" Ye Fang wondered. Is it the oil field construction plan or the development of organization members?

"A big event will happen in the United States in half a year, and this big event will cause international oil prices to soar!"

Putin's words sounded like a bomb in Ye Fang's ears, instantly blowing Ye Fang out of bed, and even his sleepiness was driven away without a trace.

"Big deal, what big deal?" Ye Fang asked seriously.

"You don't need to know anything. It is expected to happen in September. Prepare in advance and mobilize all the funds you can mobilize." Putin did not explain what happened or the consequences of this incident, because He understood that Ye Fang must know how to take advantage of such an opportunity to do something.

"Okay, I understand." Ye Fang suppressed the violent emotions in his heart and tried his best to look calm and calm, and even spoke without any wavering in his tone.

"Does Zayed need to be informed about this matter?" Ye Fang asked.

Putin said decisively, "No need, as long as you do it, he will follow. This matter does not need to be stated, please keep it confidential! No one can tell it, otherwise the news will be leaked and it will ruin the matter. Do you understand what I mean?"

Putin's meaning is very clear. No one can tell this matter, including the senior officials in Beijing around Ye Fang. Because once the news leaks, things will be out of Ye Fang's control.

"I understand." Ye Fang said solemnly.

"Okay, get ready to go." After saying that, Putin hung up the phone.

Ye Fang looked at the phone in his hand, still immersed in Putin's words. His whole body seemed to be still, his mind was spinning so fast that he couldn't stop even if he wanted to.

First, Ye Fang needs to analyze what events occur in the United States that will trigger a spike in oil prices. Usually, a war will trigger a spike in oil prices. Another possibility is that an explosion occurs in a large oil pipeline or an oil company, leading to a reduction in oil production. The latter possibility basically does not exist in the United States. Although there are large oil companies, they are only oil processing companies. Even if there is an explosion, it will never affect the international oil price.

If an explosion occurs in a Saudi oil field, it will definitely cause a shock to international oil prices, so it is definitely not the latter possibility. Then there is only the possibility of the first type of war, a war taking place in the United States, which is also basically impossible. At least no country in the world dares to directly confront the United States, the world's most powerful country.

What exactly was the incident? Ye Fang kept wandering in the study, thinking.

In the end, Ye Fang felt that the study was too depressing, so he simply walked to the yard. Pacing back and forth in the open space in the inner courtyard, the security guard on duty in Xiyuan stared closely at Ye Fang. He didn't know why Ye Fang was still up so late and walking in the courtyard.

Could it be a terrorist attack! A possibility suddenly flashed in Ye Fang's mind, and he immediately stopped. He stared at the dark night and stood quietly. Ye Fang did not move for a full 10 minutes. Just when the security personnel thought it was necessary to check on Ye Fang, Ye Fang suddenly moved again and seemed to be very excited.

Ye Fang knew that he had deduced the most likely possibility, which was a terrorist attack. As for this terrorist attack, it is no longer important whether it attacks the President of the United States or the White House. The most important thing is that it is an inducement.

This inducement will successfully trigger Pandora's box and cause a series of chain reactions, which will not only affect the international oil price, but also the gold price, and the stock markets of various countries around the world will plummet, countless wealth will evaporate, and countless people will lose their money overnight. Of course, countless people will become paupers overnight, and of course countless people will become billionaires overnight.

Of course, this incident will also have a major impact on countries around the world. The most intuitive impact is the severe economic damage caused by the stock market crash. Although it will not be a disaster, it will definitely destabilize the economies of all countries.

It may seem like an isolated terrorist attack, but because it occurred in the world's most powerful country, the United States, the butterfly effect caused by it will spread to all countries around the world.

At the end of the question, Ye Fang's eyes returned to the inner courtyard. With this shocking news, what should he do to get the maximum benefit?

I want to think about it, I want to think about it. Standing in the inner courtyard, Ye Fang fell into deep thought...