The Rise Of Australasia

However, Regus also understood the reliability of his false command authority, so when undertaking some actions, he would still try to heed the opinions of Platoon Leader Greyson, the man in charge of this small military unit.

After reaching the area Regus believed was most probable for the existence of petroleum, the driven native people were the first to step forward, setting up tents and parasols. Then, under the command of various experts and staff, they moved the precise instruments off the truck.

"Damn, why is there so much desert here?" Platoon Leader Greyson, who had ordered the soldiers to be responsible for the security around the area and to properly oversee the indigenous peoples, came over to Regus, grumbling as he pulled out his military water bottle for a drink.

"Based on the geographical conditions of the Middle East region, Platoon Leader Greyson, I’m afraid most of this region would turn out to be desert," Regus responded. The long period of exploration work had fostered a familiar relationship between him and Greyson, which led him to such blunt statements.

Luckily, the training for officers in Australasia was quite comprehensive.

Although Platoon Leader Greyson was discontent with the geographical conditions of the region, he as a soldier, would not slack off or evade responsibilities.

After all, the order to explore petroleum in the Persian Gulf Territory was issued by Arthur, and Platoon Leader Greyson would not question Arthur’s orders, as the foremost duty of a soldier was to obey commands.

Luckily, the exploration team had the manual labor of hundreds of indigenous people at their disposal.

These indigenous people were employed by the exploration team at a minor cost from their tribes. For the local tribes, manpower holds little value.

If the exploration team had to provide a ration of grain to hire an indigenous person, the local tribal chief would personally promise that the destiny of the indigenous people taken away, whether they survived or not, was utterly sold to the exploration team.

Such indigenous people were also more reassuring to use; at least there was no need to worry about casualties, at least there was still sufficient food for the exploration team.

It took several hours to install the equipment. By the time it was done, it was already dark.

Luckily, during this time, the tents had been set up, and the bonfires had already been lit, which comforted the exploration team from feeling the enormous temperature difference between day and night in the desert.

"Mr. Regus, do you really think there is oil in this region?" Platoon Leader Greyson, sitting beside the fire with a piece of beef skewered on a stick in his hand, asked Regus as he proceeded to roast the meat.

"God willing, there surely will be," Regus responded with some conviction.

As the head of the exploration team, Regus naturally hoped this region would have petroleum deposits.

This not only represented that the hard work of the exploration team over such a long period wouldn’t be in vain but also ensured that Arthur’s orders were not simply groundless.

"Once we find oil, I’m definitely heading to the city for a good respite. This period has been exhausting, it feels like my stomach is filled with sand, damn this desert!" Gary Snyder, the neighboring geologist expert came over, took a sip of the boiling hot coffee in his hand, and complained.

Every time the exploration team discovered minerals or petroleum, they could secure a chance to take a break in the city.

After all, everyone was made of flesh and could not withstand such high-intensity work for an extended amount of time, particularly seen as they were conducting explorations in highly deserted regions. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Even though there were quite a number of people in the exploration team, when compared to the progress in society, they were off the beaten track.

This had a mental toll on people, as being away from family for an extended period inevitably led to feelings of loneliness and isolation.

Therefore, a short vacation seemed quite imperative. Usually, as long as minerals or supplies were prospected, a few days off would pose no problem.

If the discovered mineral resources were in abundant amount, like a super large oil field or a super large mining area, a week to a few weeks off might even be granted, allowing the members of the exploration team to relax and wind down as a means of being prepared for the work to follow.

Arthur would not be stingy towards these hardworking prospectors. Their wages were generally quite high, and discovering minerals would yield certain rewards. Continue your adventure at empire

There were about ten exploration teams all over Australasia led by people like Regus.

Exemplary teams each year would basically receive a generous reward, including fundamental funds, grain, supplies, cars, etc.