King Of War: Starting with Arms Dealer-Chapter 680 - 645 I am the worst enemy of the enemy
Joe Ga watched as Eric and Steven whispered to each other for a moment before both left the room with unpleasant expressions. Joe Ga felt a sense of inexplicable emotion...
The struggle between military contractors doesn’t entirely follow business logic.
It’s infused with too many political elements, backgrounds, funds, networks; these intertwine to form a natural moat.
P·B is still somewhat lacking in this area, but P·B’s progress is rapid.
Provided that they can achieve a political equilibrium with the other party, the competition ultimately boils down to the barrel of a gun.
In this respect, Joe Ga is actually at a disadvantage!
Because he is so crucial to P·B that his problems would cause a major earthquake for P·B.
However, Joe Ga’s tight integration with P·B has in fact made P·B’s combat force stronger, which is to say Joe Ga’s style has fostered a strong sense of cohesion and belonging among P·B’s personnel.
This can’t be discussed in terms of right or wrong, good or bad, it’s just a matter of corporate nature and style.
If a fight is what it takes, how could Joe Ga possibly be afraid of them, with their snotty English ways of stirring the pot at the level of mercenaries?
Joe Ga thought Eric’s former boss called to ask Steven to let go, but he still underestimated the shamelessness of politicians.
Especially one who had just finished a party primary and wanted to gather support for his presidential campaign!
Later at the reception, Joe Ga talked separately with representatives from a few major companies, intending to establish a military command chain along the Basra, Baghdad, Gaiyara, Mosul line.
Cubic Defense Applications was responsible for transforming the military bases that had fallen into Joe Ga’s hands and to digitize the bases, using their satellite systems to interlink the various military bases.
CACI was tasked with intelligence analysis and organization, and also provided command integration services.
Unnoticed by others, Boss Qiao had used American funds to build a budget version of the United States Army command chain for himself.
This line is something he intends to maintain long-term; the more advanced the military bases are transformed, the more beneficial it is to the future of P·B.
Now that they had a command chain and unmanned drones with people bringing their own provisions, apart from expensive toys like fighter jets and tanks, the coalition really lacked for nothing.
Apart from the two companies where the technology had a majority stake, other companies stocked their preferred arms and gear and were stationed at the front-line base in Gaiyara, ready to respond to any call from the command center.
Tian Peng, as the most collaborative company, received a promise from Boss Qiao.
In the initial stage, they would send a small team to handle the defensive operations of Rumaila Oil Field, allowing China’s oil companies to enter the field and get Joe’s oil operation up and running.
Located in southern Iraq, the ISIS influence is minimal in Rumaila, and the local militia had dealings with Boss Qiao, so the defense pressure was minimal.
Just by deploying a few dozen men, they could secure a $5 million contract and could withdraw once the war ended.
With the addition of the Mosul war contract, Tian Peng alone could secure contracts worth over $80 million.
With Tian Peng as a model, other companies began to step up their investments, eager to compete for a significant contract on the hiring roster.
Joe Ga initially secured some contracts, with the specific amounts to be negotiated later by Steven.
After the reception ended, he stepped outside and handed out some tips to all the participants in the "hunt," habitually inquired about the salary situation of these elite troops, casually promoted P·B’s benefits, and after taking over the prisoners, Joe Ga returned to the air force base...
Upon entering the air force base, Joe Ga first went to see the personnel of the ’Ferryman Squad,’ ’Goat Squad,’ and ’Iron Hammer Squad.’
Luckily, although they had bitten into a hard bone, there had been no casualties.
P·B’s bulletproof vests were now one of the company’s core competitive strengths, and Joe Ga’s first encounter with them was greeted with enthusiastic praise for the vests.
Seeing that they were unharmed, Joe Ga then went to visit the prisoners with ease.
Six from MPRI Company, eight from Halliburton Group, two from Armor Group.
The ’Ferryman Squad’ captain, the Frenchman ’Comet,’ indeed despised the English as he had claimed, thus he was especially brutal; out of the thirty-some Englishmen, only two survived, and they seemed a bit dazed, probably as a result of the stun grenades.
Along with 28 mercenaries captured near the villa, there were a total of 44 individuals.
After confirming the number of prisoners, Joe Ga ordered the six from MPRI Company to be detained separately, telling them they would soon be home, which moved them to tears...
After putting immense pressure on the remaining prisoners, Joe Ga cheerfully headed towards the cafeteria.
What he didn’t expect was to be intercepted by Steven and Eric on the way, who brought him some bad news...
"Hu Lang, a man from Halliburton, is going to be the vice president of Iraq’s military contracting company.
They will have the authority to oversee the disbursement of funds!"
Joe Ga was startled for a moment, then gestured for the two to accompany him to the cafeteria as he spoke, "Take it slow, what’s happening? Has Eric’s boss gone mad?
She betrayed Steven once in Liberia, and now she dares to repeat the same move?
As far as I am aware, Halliburton should be part of the Energy Group, and they’re Republicans.
This is right before the election, the Republicans are defecting?"
Steven’s face was icy as he furrowed his brow and spoke, "The Republican Party’s prospects for this election are bleak, and most people predict the Democrats will win again.
It seems Halliburton made a political trade, and my people are looking into the specifics.
But it looks like they’re determined to fight us to the end this time..."
Both men followed Joe Ga into the cafeteria, and then they casually ordered some food before entering a small partitioned booth.
As Old Niu brought them their dishes in turn, Eric stood up on his own initiative, found a bottle of whisky, and poured a glass for each of them. Then with a grim expression, he said, "My former boss is getting a little too full of herself, she is gathering power and wooing all the forces at her disposal.
She needs a lot of financial support, and it’s clear that Halliburton has given her what she wants."
With that, Eric took a sip of his whisky, his tone dark as he said, "Now is her moment in the sun, and we have to decide whether to surrender to her or not.
This time, surrendering offers no great reward. She offered me a position as the White House Office Director, but you know, Boss, I’ve already decided to resign."
Joe Ga picked up a bowl of rice, mixing it with the aromatic stir-fried beef and gobbled down a bowlful. Then, after a long sigh, he shook his head and said, "Halliburton has Republican backing, and Cheney is Old Bush’s trusted aide. Now, they’re in big trouble in Iraq and could capsize at any moment...
How could that old hag care about the shaky situation of Halliburton?
She is forcing you guys to take sides. Once Steven wavers, the attitude of the Energy Group will start to wobble, even just a little bit, and it would be like a direct surrender by the Republican Party.
If Steven takes a hard line in response, it would mean internal conflict within the Republican Party, but she still wins!"
As he spoke, Joe Ga looked at Steven, whose eyes began to sharpen. Lifting his glass, he laughed and said, "Guys, the situation in Iraq won’t change because of Halliburton’s involvement, as America’s Energy Group won’t allow them to mess around.
I figure it was Steven’s initial tactics that scared off Halliburton, and they are unwilling to bow down to us, hence they found another mountain to lean on.
I think either Cheney played a foul move, or the Energy Group is making a quiet bet through Halliburton.
But so what? If the Republican Party doesn’t pull through, does it mean we can’t live our lives?
Let them come. We share the same general direction on the surface, and as for the conflicts behind the scenes, heh, when is there a day people don’t die in Iraq?"
Eric glanced at Steven, whose face had turned unpleasant, and shook his head, saying, "Boss, it’s not that simple. If we surrender this time, Steven’s political future is definitely doomed.
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No President would let go of someone she has betrayed twice!
With the current situation, her chances of re-election are not slim. Steven won’t last eight years, and by then all his efforts in Iraq will be in vain!
And as a partner of Steven, P·B will definitely face pressure from Halliburton.
Boss, a few deaths won’t scare them. Once they get a hold of us, P·B will end up as passive as Halliburton is now."
Upon hearing this, Joe Ga slapped his forehead with force, indeed, eight years was too long!
And what he sought was different from what the energy companies wanted. If the attitude of the people at the White House were to change, his humanitarian channel could be hit at any time, costing him an enormous amount of money.
At this time, Joe Ga began to feel annoyed!
That old hag was treating P·B like a small role she could trample on at will. Once Steven fell, Joe Ga would have to make a choice: either become someone else’s dog or prepare to deal with endless trouble.
From this perspective, Halliburton’s maneuver was formidable. They hadn’t affected the interests of the Energy Group, and the situation in Iraq would continue as usual.
If P·B saw the situation clearly and backed down, they would be on the same side as P·B, ready to share the spoils.
If P·B didn’t back down, they could use the political power of the old woman to trample on P·B.
This damn role is that of the would-be President of the United States...
With Eric’s reminder, the move by Halliburton Company made Joe Ga very uncomfortable!
Joe Ga could never have imagined that the choice of President of the United States would affect his own interests!
Based on Eric’s analysis, the grand plan he had painstakingly orchestrated in Iraq might end up benefiting others, and who could stand for that?
Looking at Steven’s discouraged face, Joe Ga leaned back in his chair, pinching his nose bridge, and pondered for a long time...
"Eric, with so many candidates in the Republican Party, is there really no hope?"
Eric knew upon hearing this that Boss Qiao was ready to place a bet, as they held a trump card in their hands...
In this regard, Eric was the expert. Looking at Joe Ga with slight excitement, he said, "Boss, it’s not completely hopeless!
But the Republican Party’s situation is not good, and they want to keep as many seats in Congress as possible, so there might be a funding gap in the internal party election.
We need to find someone who can raise funds on their own, then provide them with enough support!"
Steven looked at Eric in shock and said, "What are you guys talking about?"
Eric had long since become impatient with his former boss, and though in the past he dared not even think about it, the situation had begun to change...
As long as they could keep Steven, a young man with a promising future, they would be backed by the giant tree of the Energy Group.
As long as she is not President, P·B’s prospects are limitless!
Seeing Steven’s shocked expression, Eric laughed and said, "Buddy, our boss is about to go to war for you...
A boss of a military contracting company who has the support of the Department of Justice and holds incriminating evidence on my former boss...he’s going to go to the mat for you...
Buddy, you should say thank you!"
Upon hearing this, Steven’s eyes suddenly widened. He looked at Joe Ga in disbelief....
Joe Ga, seeing the excited Steven, waved his hand and laughed, saying, "I am the best friend to my friends!
And the worst enemy to my enemies!"
