King Of War: Starting with Arms Dealer-Chapter 474 - 458: The Great Country is Good at Negotiating
Watching Thompson with an "I’m only doing this for your benefit" expression, ’Comet’ nodded and said, "Thank you for the reminder. Can you find us a place to stay now?"
Thompson pointed at a small church not far away and said with a smile, "That church is temporarily without a Father. I have prepared some electronic equipment inside and there is ample supply."
While speaking, Thompson pulled Tony next to him and said with a smile, "This is our technical officer Tony. From now on, he will act as the liaison between both parties.
You can convey any requests through Tony, and as long as it is within our capacity, I will fulfill your demands."
’Comet’ responded with a bitter smile, "I feel like I’m in trouble, right?
Who exactly is our enemy this time? Why do I feel especially nervous now?"
Thompson, like a calm and stable butler, smiled and said, "Based on the intelligence we gathered from prisoners, the mercenary group outside Sangha Town is called ’Ghost’.
Their leader is a Scottish, a former member of the British Special Air Service named ’Jupiter’."
Upon hearing this, ’Comet’ lamented, "’Jupiter’! That’s a tough bastard to deal with!
’Ghost’ includes at least three former SAS members, FUCK, your boss really found me a tough job!"
Upon hearing this, Thompson straightened his back seriously and said, "Sir, please understand one thing, both Sangha Town and the Princess are secure, and it wasn’t our boss who invited you.
If you have objections to this operation, you can stay here until our boss returns from the jungle. He will naturally tackle the ’Ghost Mercenary Group’ himself."
’Comet’ glanced at the media photographers nearby and ruefully said, "Do I have a choice?"
Thompson replied seriously, "Sir, you have a choice. The team just landed and needs to adjust to the environment, which is normal. Our boss will be back in no more than two days. I believe the media can be patient for two days."
Moved for half a second by Thompson’s heart-to-heart words, ’Comet’ then thought about the crazy women who protested naked outside the Presidential Palace every day and shook his head helplessly, "Let’s rest tonight, and our men will enter the jungle tomorrow.
We might need more air cover. Is P.B. okay with that?"
Thompson nodded matter-of-factly, "The boss ordered us to. He once fought alongside the French Army in Niger. We are allies.
In dealing with allies who come to help, we will provide all possible support, including but not limited to using the Air Force!
Sir, our Big Beak Bird and Gazelle Squadron are on standby, and we even have an artillery unit that has been pulled back from the battlefield near Nova City in advance. They can provide cover whenever you need."
’Comet’, looking at the surrounding media then at Thompson, who seemed ready to go through fire and water for him, he sighed and said, "Thank my boss for me...
The Deputy Minister of the French Ministry of Commerce will bring a team to Sangha Town in four days. Please prepare us a safe hotel with security facilities."
Thompson looked solemnly at the spirited Foreign Legion nearby and said gravely, "Rest assured, we have already cleared a hotel and made preparations for reception, but...
No worries, we will assist you in setting up security."
Others couldn’t tell, but ’Comet’ knew that Thompson was hinting he didn’t think highly of this team of twenty from the Foreign Legion.
’Comet’ of the French SAS had once led a team to England for military exchange and knew how formidable the Ghost mercenary ’Jupiter’ was.
Not only was he an excellent SAS member, but he was also a madman, a master tactician.
’Comet’ had some guess about Thompson’s intention, but he was a bit unsure, so he pulled Thompson aside and curiously said, "Why do I feel like your boss wants more from the Foreign Legion to be stationed in Central Africa?"
Thompson, looking amiable, said, "Sir, you would have to ask our boss about that, but from what I see, our boss is primarily concerned about your safety.
He welcomes the French entering Sangha Town, but the local tribes might not see it that way. The early stakes have been claimed, and with the French entering the scene, it will surely dilute the local tribes’ interests.
P.B. is of course willing to take on the security contract, but surely having your own troops here would feel safer, right?"
While speaking, Thompson looked at ’Comet’s puzzled face and said with a smile, "Sir, our boss truly wants to change the situation in Central Africa. The progress in Sangha Town is not fast enough for him, so he is eager for France to provide sufficient help.
There’s so much needed here..."
’Comet’ had been trained before coming here. Several advisors from the Prime Minister’s Office of France had repeatedly instructed him on many things.
This included how to deal with any hostility from P.B., and how to respond if P.B. exploited the media to coerce the Foreign Legion.
But now, with P.B. showing a heart-on-his-sleeve intention to share the benefits with France, it threw ’Comet’ off.
’Comet’ could tell there was not a false word in what Thompson said, his earnestness making him somewhat ashamed.Password>Excellent and pure soldiers always have a sense of honor in their hearts."
When doing the right thing, they naturally possess an air of irreplaceable dominance and composure.
After confirming the arrival times for helicopter fuel and ammunition with Thompson again, ’Comet’ shook hands firmly with Thompson and said, "We won’t let the people of Sangha Town down."
Reflecting, ’Comet’ thought for a moment, then looked at Thompson with a slightly apologetic expression and said, "Sorry, mate, it’s not that I don’t trust you, but I still want to talk to Hu Lang."
"You know how difficult those guys up there can be, I need to confirm Hu Lang’s stance before giving them a response."
"I have now come to think that a team of 20 is too small; perhaps we could build a military base here."
Thompson nodded happily and said, "Sir, that’s a great idea, but I suggest you could directly take over the French Peacekeeping Troops’ camp. They’ve done many disgraceful things there in Bangassou.
"Taking over that place would save you a lot of construction work and it’s strategically located opposing P·B in Bangassou, allowing us to quickly support each other if similar situations arise."
As he spoke, Thompson noticed the strange expression on ’Comet’s’ face and apologetically added, "I’m really sorry, I might have said too much, but I’m speaking from my heart...
"Oh, you can use the equipment in the church to directly contact our boss. Since you’re pressed for time, I won’t keep you any longer."
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In the jungle rivers of Central Africa, Joe Ga hung up his call with his old acquaintance ’Comet’...
Recalling the uncertainty and hesitation in ’Comet’s’ tone just now, Joe Ga almost laughed out loud.
He knew his instructions had baffled the French.
People are masochistic; the more they struggle to meddle in the affairs of Central Africa, the more excited they get.
But now with P·B seemingly welcoming with open arms, it had confused them.
Given the current media situation in Sangha Town, the French, using the protection of the Princess as a pretext, wouldn’t feel right without giving away 30 to 50 million euros a year, would they?
Wanting to get involved in the steel industry, could the mighty France really be interested in low-end operations like steel melting and rolling?
All land within the three rings of Sangha Town’s plan had been allocated. Even if the French noticed the profits in the real estate industry, they were one step too late.
The French were only left with choices like large power plants, sewage treatment plants, and a series of other semi-charitable projects.
The French aren’t fools; the benefits in Central Africa aren’t significant enough to warrant such an investment. Stay updated with novelbuddy
But with so many projects, you have to pretend to take on one or two.
The reason Joe Ga subtly encouraged the French to send more troops to Central Africa was that white men with weapons are downright obnoxious.
If the French truly came with selfless intentions, then Joe Ga would really be in a tight spot.
Without military support, a group of French businessmen would be too nervous here, which went against Joe Ga’s initial intention of using the French to pressure the local tribes.
With the troops as a foundation, if the French couldn’t fish out substantial benefits from Sangha Town, they would turn their eyes to Bangassou, where some valuable rare metal mines were located.
If the French wanted to start mining there, they’d have to follow the employment standards of Sangha Town, otherwise they wouldn’t even be able to hire people.
On this point, Joe Ga was indeed maintaining an altruistic attitude because as good as the development of Sangha Town was, the benefits could not compare to those from the ’twin star’ cities, Sangha Town and Bangassou, located over 200 kilometers apart.
Being a major city in the southeast of Central Africa, Joe Ga admitted he lacked the capability to elevate Bangassou any further, but the French could add the finishing touch.
Later, if Africa Daddy felt that building a highway between the two places would facilitate their influence, then Sangha Town would make a fortune...
This way, the French would save face and also reap substantial benefits.
While the core industries of Sangha Town would still firmly be in Joe Ga’s hands, the French troops in Bangassou would ensure that the local tribes firmly allied with P·B.
Now, with P·B holding a logistics contract from the United States Army, it meant P·B could freely purchase NATO’s weapons.
No matter whether the French sent 100 or 200 people, with Joe Ga displaying such deference, they had to show some sincerity.
Like handing over the logistics contract to P·B, reducing hostility between them; even if it cost 30% above the market price, it would be justified."
All these things could essentially be realized on the negotiation table!
The French had fallen into Joe Ga’s negotiation rhythm before even arriving in Central Africa.
It wasn’t necessarily that they would suffer a loss, but passively becoming buddies with P·B was only fair.
With such friendly relations in Central Africa, when Joe Ga opened up opportunities in Congo, it wouldn’t be courteous for Africa Daddy to start off with a confrontation, and then it would be time to talk...
In Joe Ga’s hands, 6 tantalum mines in Congo included shares owned by some of the local government’s top officials, which the French couldn’t take away; as for the others...
P·B might not compare to the French, but Joe Ga negotiating with one of the five biggest ruffians, how could he not come out ahead?
Interestingly, many people might not realize that for an individual, it’s easiest to take advantage of a great nation, especially one that’s pretentious and needs to save face even more so!
