These oil tankers, small in tonnage and aging, were also powered by outdated engines, making it impossible to increase their speed.
Small tonnage, slow speed, and only three ships – the carrying capacity was far too low.
In fact, at this time, new cargo oil tankers had already appeared internationally.
New cargo oil tankers could carry over 100,000 tons!
If Liu Kai Xuan had a few such large ships, all problems could be easily solved.
However, purchasing such ships from a shipyard was not a simple matter.
Of course, as long as one had money, ordering a large ship from a foreign shipyard posed no problem.
The most critical issue was that large shipyards capable of building these internationally advanced vessels were already fully booked!
Even if one were willing to pay a high price to order, they would have to join the queue.
It would likely take several years to actually receive the ship, meaning it was a case of "distant water cannot quench a near thirst."
To increase carrying capacity as quickly as possible, the best method was to build ships themselves.
Alternatively, one could contact international transportation companies to help transport oil.
However, to achieve this, the pirate forces in the Manniya Bay region would have to be completely eradicated first.
Otherwise, with large numbers of pirates lurking on the sea, transportation companies would not dare to risk coming.
Considering all these factors, Liu Kai Xuan still had many things to do!
Kai Xuan Oilfield.
Ouyang Yu had prepared a banquet at the oilfield's restaurant to welcome Liu Kai Xuan's successful return.
While eating, Ouyang Yu said, "Boss, I have good news for you!"
"Recently, our geological exploration team has discovered a large amount of crude oil reserves!"
"Discovered more?"
Liu Kai Xuan asked curiously, "Didn't the oil exploration work finish a long time ago?"
Ouyang Yu replied with a smile, "That was the exploration result from the geological resources department of the Kaiya Empire!"
"Their equipment is old and their technology is very backward, so their exploration results were not accurate!"
"We used new exploration equipment and invested heavily to assemble a powerful geological survey team!"
"The latest exploration results have increased the original reserves by 1.5 times, and large oil fields have also been discovered in the bay area!"
"The bay area..."
Liu Kai Xuan replied with a wry smile, "If we start drilling for oil at sea, the empire will probably protest again!"
"What are you afraid of?"
Ouyang Yu replied dismissively, "They can't beat us anyway!"
"We'll just go and extract it. If anyone dares to cause trouble, we'll just eliminate them all!"
"This approach won't work!"
Liu Kai Xuan shook his head and smiled, "Whatever we do, we must have a legitimate reason!"
"We have already obtained the development rights for the Kai Xuan Oilfield!"
"If the Kaiya Kingdom tries to forcibly seize it, our resistance is necessary!"
"Our resistance is just and reasonable, and we have the moral high ground. The Kaiya Kingdom is on the wrong side."
"Now, if we illegally plunder resources without rhyme or reason, it will be different!"
"Not only will official forces counter us, but civilian forces will also not tolerate us!"
"At that time, we will truly be in the public eye!"
Ouyang Yu pouted and muttered, "In that case, we should keep a low profile for now!"
Zhao Feiyan had a different opinion on this matter.
"Kai Xuan, I think we should proactively discuss this with the royal family!"
"After all, the resources lying idle on the seabed are a waste!"
"If they are developed by us, at least they can still get some tax revenue!"
"Moreover, we can also promise them a certain percentage of profit sharing!"
Liu Kai Xuan said solemnly, "Fei Yan, your idea would have been perfectly fine in the past!"
"But now, the conflict between us and the royal family has completely broken down."
"It is highly unlikely that they will agree to cooperate if we approach them now!"
"Furthermore, they will likely oppose us!"
Zhao Feiyan inquired, "Actually, the difficulty of exploiting oil and gas resources is not very high!"
"What we can explore, the empire can likely explore as well!"
"Even if we don't proactively seek cooperation with them, they will develop it independently!"
Liu Kai Xuan shook his head and smiled, "Given Kaiya Dun's personality, if we don't provoke him, he's unlikely to actively invest and develop."
"Then what do you mean..." Zhao Feiyan was starting to not understand what Liu Kai Xuan was thinking.
Liu Kai Xuan saw no need to hide anything from Zhao Feiyan.
Liu Kai Xuan stated directly, "I think Kaiya Dun is already old!"
"He will likely abdicate in the not-too-distant future!"
"If the royal family's structure can be renewed, our plan might have a chance!"
"Ah..."
Zhao Feiyan's expression changed drastically, "Kai Xuan, you..."
"Never mind, let's not consider this matter for now!"
"In the short term, the land-based oil and gas resources are enough for us to exploit."
"That's right!"
Liu Kai Xuan also nodded and smiled, "In the short term, let's focus on extracting the resources we have!"
"Even with the most aggressive extraction model, the resources of the Kai Xuan Oilfield are enough for us to exploit for 30 years!"
"We just need to go all out to extract resources and make money!"
"Forget it!"
Zhao Feiyan shook her head and smiled, "Leave the oilfield matters to you all."
"I will eventually return to the country. With so many industries there, they cannot be left unmanaged!"
"Besides, the development speed of our domestic industries is much faster than here."
"You wouldn't know how much the company has changed!"
"That's natural!"
Liu Kai Xuan nodded and smiled, "The country remains the focus of our industries!"
"Once the oilfield's shipping routes stabilize, I will also return to the country."
"It seems that the plan I envisioned is almost executed."
Zhao Feiyan reminded, "Kai Xuan, you absolutely cannot be careless!"
"The pirate forces have not been completely eliminated!"
"In fact, Rem's target was merely a leader of the pirate alliance!"
"In reality, the truly formidable part of the pirate forces is their pirate fleet!"