Chapter 46： New president

When European powers were all concerned about the Bosnian crisis, and the independence of Bulgaria triggered tensions between him and Ottoman Turkey. Edel is also paying attention to the development of the situation, but Romania is weak and does not have much influence on the situation. Therefore, His Royal Highness can only continue to work hard and develop Romania's national strength to lay a solid foundation for the next World War.

The Ploiesti oil field, which has now gone through three years, is finally fully completed. Now Edel is under the leadership of Standard Oil representative Smith and Mayor Karaturi to visit the completed refinery area.

Looking at the towering factory building, Edel said to the glowing red Smith on his left. "Recalling when I first came three years ago, it was still a vacant lot. You were scolding the workers for their work, and it felt like yesterday."

Faced with the praise from His Royal Highness, Smith said sternly. "All of this depends on the help of Mayor Latour, especially the shortage of manpower last winter, which seriously affected the progress of the process. It is Mr. Mayor who helped us to gather manpower to ensure that we can complete the work on time."

Smith is also a transparent person, knowing that the factory has a close relationship with the local officials can survive better.

About the shortage of manpower last winter. This is because a group of local rogues often harass the construction of the factory, and they also make small actions. According to the law, the police cannot catch them because of insufficient evidence. Smith didn't want to disturb the crown prince because of this little thing, so he gave a little money and sent it away.

Who knew that last winter, these gangsters were full of confidence, and suddenly the lion opened his mouth and wanted to make a fortune. After being rejected by Smith, he ran to the workers' house and threatened them not to go to work. Smith approached the Mayor of Latour for help. The mayor ordered all the rogues to be arrested on the grounds of threatening the lives of others and sentenced to five years of hard labor. They also contributed to the completion of this refinery.

Edel also knows about this. There are so many unintelligent people everywhere, and they only need to be educated. I believe that these people will become smarter if they can survive hard labor.

Edel stood in the middle of the refinery, looked at the surrounding factories and said. "This is where the charm of industry lies. Only industry can grow Romania."

"His Royal Highness is very correct. Only by relying on industry can our people become prosperous." The mayor of Karaturi took the lead in supporting the crown prince. Karaturi's words were like a starting gun, and everyone said afterwards. "Yes" "Yes, if you want to build a country, you need industry." "Your Highness's words are very reasonable."

This makes Edel a little helpless, but a sigh of his own can also attract a while. However, the crown prince knew that this kind of thing was inevitable over time. After three years of understanding, officials now gradually understand the habits of the crown prince, knowing that Edel is committed to growing industry, and he also values ​​his subordinates with ability.

But the habits of officials will not change with the addition of Edel, and the current flattery is also harmless. As long as you are sober, there is no problem. Edel ignored these officials and asked Smith next to him. "I heard that Mr. Smith will be transferred back to the US headquarters."

"Yes, my lord, I only found out yesterday."

"Mr. Smith actually you are back to the United States as a department manager, you can jump out and become the general manager of an oil company." Edel sent an invitation to Smith, and Smith was very surprised. He was a little at a loss for the two good news that came suddenly.

"His Royal Highness's news is too sudden for me, I have a hard time choosing." Smith squashed his sermon to Crown Prince Edel.

Edel looked at Smith who was a little embarrassed and said. "Mr. Smith, you sometimes think about what you would do if I were a company executive. You must know that it will take at least 10 years for you to be at the decision-making level at Standard Oil. And there is a lot of corporate resistance that will let you take It takes a lot of time to clean up. The new company does not have this problem and can operate completely according to its own understanding."

Facing the tempting topic of the crown prince, Smith still can't let go. "His Royal Highness can let me think about it?" Edel knew it was almost the case, but it would be useless if wise people said too much.

"Well, I'll wait for your news."

"I won't let your Highness wait long."

Edel is so anxious to find the president of the oil company, mainly because the previous president's ability is too poor. Edel has been a headache because of the smog in the Romanian oil company, various office politics, and bloated staff.

I wanted to find one outside, and Smith, the representative of Standard Oil in Romania, entered the crown prince’s sight. To understand the operation of oil companies and to know the problems of Romanian oil companies, the most important thing is very capable. I wanted to look at Smith, who made him do a good job, and Standard Oil wanted to transfer him back to headquarters. Let Edel only give the invitation in advance to tell Smith, who is the most suitable Romanian oil company now. UU reading

The sky was dim and Smith returned to his residence. This was a small two-story building climbed by vines. Smith lived on the second floor. There are only simple furniture in the room, and a large bookshelf is placed on the side of the wall with neatly arranged books. Standing on the edge of the bookshelf, you can see the rough edges of these book corners. Obviously, the owner often flips through them.

Smith was walking back and forth on the edge of the bookshelf, thinking about what Edel said today, comparing the superiority of the two jobs. ‘Back to Standard Oil, you can work hard and make progress in the largest oil company and have the opportunity to take charge of this trust enterprise. In Romanian oil, you can do it right now, and you can control the power of the world. ’

One side is the present and the other side is the future. Smith didn't know the choice, he stopped slowly, as if he had made a decision. Smith took out a two-lei coin. "The front is going back to the United States, and the back is staying in Romania. Let God arrange it all."

Smith threw out the coin in his hand, and the coin tumbled in mid-air and fell onto the soft carpet. The Romanian text on the back caught Smith's sight. Smith thought in his heart, God wants me to stay.

Early the next morning, Smith, in a neat formal suit, came to the Crown Prince’s residence and spoke to the guard at the door. "Please inform your Royal Highness Smith to visit." "Please wait a moment." Edel, who received the report from the guard, is discussing the latest news of Bosnia with the chief guard.

"Take him to the living room and I'll get down right away." The guard led Smith to the living room. Edel tidied up his clothes, walked down the stairs slowly, and watched Smith smile. "Mr. Smith, did you bring good news?" Smith took off his hat and leaned over to salute and preached. "His Royal Highness, your recognition of my abilities, I am deeply moved. It is a lifetime honor for me to be the president of the Romanian Petroleum Company."