King Of War: Starting with Arms Dealer

From a business perspective, this was absolutely a good deal for Joe Ga, but he ultimately refused it!

Currently, P·B's stance is the cornerstone for the smooth advancement of the steel industry plan.

Once P·B exchanged shares with this so-called Energy Group, the situation would change drastically.

Having been in Africa for many years, the most important lesson Joe Ga learned in the recent two years was "not to be too greedy, just take what belongs to you."

For Sangha Town, coke and electricity are the lifelines of industry. Once P·B held shares in the Energy Group, his stance would appear different in the eyes of others.

This is completely different from P·B establishing river patrolling armed forces!

Having a few inland navy vessels patrolling back and forth to ensure the safety of the riverways is fundamentally a service industry.

But to reach out to the lifeline of the steel industry chain is a completely different matter.

Once a backlash arose, it would be a total loss for Joe Ga, and he even felt that Mary was setting the Ainola Family on a path to destruction.

You're already controlling the coke industry and you've got a grip on the tribes within that industrial chain, and now you want to hold the power plants too, that places you right in everyone's crosshairs.

After fully expressing his thoughts to Mary, Joe Ga, as dawn broke, saw off a very satisfied Mary, then sought out his brother, Qiao Liang...

......

In the dining hall of the rescue center...

Joe Ga prepared a bowl of porridge and a few buns, sitting opposite Qiao Liang and his classmates.

"I am going to be away for a while. Eric and Owl will stay here, working with you on the solar-powered unmanned airship.

Once successful, you guys should head to Sangha Town and, while adjusting the unmanned airships, help me train a group of operators."

As Joe Ga spoke, seeing everyone puzzling over his words, he smiled and said, "I've never asked you all for a quote before. Previously, it was just Qiao Liang, and I could avoid mentioning it, but now that you are a team, adequate compensation is necessary.

The current unmanned airships are purchased from South Africa at a unit price of 700,000 US dollars.

The power generation and electronic devices inside the airship gondola were procured by Eric from Europe, valued at about 900,000 US dollars.

This is the main material cost, but without you, the airship simply wouldn't operate. And just flying is not enough; I also need a reliable operating system.

I understand Xiao Liang's personality. If I just give him money directly, he probably wouldn't want to accept it.

So, you guys go consult with Eric, then set up a tech company. Later, I will officially place orders at a unit price of 2 million US dollars for the airships from you.

If DJI can grow from a small workshop to what it is today, I think you can definitely capitalize on different tracks and leverage your smart brains.

I figure, given the features of the airships, going public might not be feasible, but even if I am the only customer, it would certainly be enough for you to live a decent life and then chase your dreams."

After speaking, Joe Ga, seeing the grave expression on Qiao Liang's face, shook his head with a self-mocking smile, "If you want to farm, farm, but don't be so single-minded. Eric will make the first investment into your company and become a shareholder. You should listen to his advice on some matters.

Now, I am your client, 'business is business'!"

Joe Ga noticed the young people staring dumbfounded; he finished his breakfast with gusto and then stood up saying, "Don't just sit there stunned. Eat when it's time to eat, play when it's time to play, and once you've eaten and played enough, get down to work.

Now, I am your primary client. Whether or not you can succeed in entrepreneurship before graduation will depend on if you can meet my requirements.

The first batch of four orders, as all components are externally sourced and only the control system backend needs your own setup, so you earn a bit less.

However, once you are familiar with the structure of the airships and able to begin controlling costs, you will earn significantly more."

Having said this, Joe Ga left the dining hall and gathered his people for a meeting.

He was not at all worried about Qiao Liang's ability to control the company because lawyer Eric, as an investor, would establish strict corporate operations and financial systems, clarifying Qiao Liang's status, and ensuring the company would develop in the direction he desired.

Of course, Joe Ga was not very optimistic about the last point!

Leading a company was never an easy task, particularly as 'idealism' could become a heavy burden.

If Qiao Liang wanted to 'farm,' he needed to first accumulate sufficient funds and experience and learn to adapt to the market to amass initial capital.

This requires a lot of balancing and compromises. Joe Ga believed his brother could learn the most valuable things through this strategic approach, gradually progressing towards his dreams rather than rashly diving into an industry guaranteed to lose money, dragging his colleagues along to financial ruin.

The park served as a fantastic testing ground. It had an airport and facilities not available in other parts of Central Africa. More importantly, it was frequented by princes and princesses on vacation. For Qiao Liang, mingling more with these people could only have benefits and no drawbacks.

......

In the meeting room of the rescue center...

Joe Ga looked at his gathered comrades and smiled as he spoke, "I am going to America. Devil Bird, Elephant, and King Kong will come with me, while Dragon Gecko and Owl will stay behind.

Dragon Gecko will be in charge of coordinating security, and Owl will assist Joe Liang and the others to complete the airship experiments."

As he spoke, Joe Ga glanced at the somewhat excited Ayu, and smiled, "I have to take King Kong with me. With her by my side, I feel secure."

This time, Karman did not raise any objections; he was extremely unfamiliar with America and based on his operations in Italy, he knew that he might not be much help in America.

Seeing that Karman nodded in understanding, Joe Ga smiled and said, "While I'm away, everyone will follow Dragon Gecko's orders.

We can slow down our operations against the drug traffickers a bit. We can even continue after the drone has ascended.

Honestly, I've been afraid to look at P·B's 'bills' lately. Waging war is such a costly affair that it really pains me."

Then, Joe Ga looked at the silent Karman and seriously stated, "Old buddy, you can handle the other matters yourself, but issues with 'Zetaka' and 'God's Armament' must wait until I return.

We still have a big deal to close in Niger, so we might need to cooperate with Aaron when necessary, allowing him to successfully transport the specified arms to the hands of the people in Zetaka and God's Armament.

That arms dealer is a dangerous 'Poison Snake', but we have to help maintain his all-powerful persona until he leaves Africa, otherwise my 100 canons currently adrift at sea will be unsellable if not marketed properly!"

Karman looked around at the group and at the team on a projection screen from P·B base, then nodded and asked, "How long are you planning to be away?"

Upon hearing this, Joe Ga stroked his chin and replied, "I'm not sure; it depends on how smoothly things go.

By my estimate, about 30 days should suffice, but at most I must hurry back in 40 days to oversee the dealings in Niger.

I intend to use the blood of Boko Haram to show those nations long tormented by terrorists that they should seek cooperation with P·B when faced with problems."

With that, Joe Ga looked at the screen, where Lieutenant Belic sat in command within the P·B command center, smiled, and said, "The 500-person force in Congo is almost ready to assemble; you will be responsible for their training.

In three months, you will send people to assist them in entering North Kivu Province and secure the land around six tantalum mines.

We need to be meticulous this time. Yes, it would be best if we could arrange for someone to enter North Kivu Province in advance to get familiar with the local environment.

If we strike, we should capture it all in one go. I don't want to engage in a grueling guerrilla war; it's too damn expensive!"

Upon hearing this, Belic stood up seriously, saluted, and loudly declared, "Mission will be accomplished!"

Joe Ga gave the professional soldier a thumbs up, then smacked his lips and said, "With the major issues imparted, let's now talk about vacations.

Team B's Sanderson, Kitten, Hemostat, Iron Shovel, and Potato are coming with me to America.

Sanderson will visit his family with Potato and Iron Shovel; Kitten is going to see a plastic surgeon and also visit her relatives, with Hemostat accompanying her.

Chainsaw, Impact, Torch, and Crowbar are all granted 30 days of leave; they'll head home with some money.

We need to establish a system to provide you with two paid vacations a year. Otherwise, I worry you might mess up your brains by fighting too much."

As Joe Ga glanced at Nis, he continued with a smile, "Devil Bird will be responsible for this matter. You all discuss a reasonable method, then send it to Devil Bird for approval. Once she nods her head, we will follow through with it."

As soon as Joe Ga's voice faded, cheers erupted simultaneously from both sides of the screen.

A group of buddies determined to trade their lives for money after fighting for nearly a year finally felt tired.

'Vacation' was something they had long thought about but hardly dared to mention.

Now that the boss brought it up directly, it was like those perennially working late at tech companies hearing from HR that they would start leaving work on time, a delightful surprise.

Listening to people on both sides shouting their names, Nis looked somewhat bewildered at Joe Ga...

Joe Ga casually waved his hand and said, "You need to adapt to this change because you are becoming increasingly significant to me..."

After concluding, Joe Ga gestured for the enthusiastic crowd to quiet down, then continued with a smile, "Remember what I've said?

We may not be the most successful team, but we can be the most humane and happiest team.

All those taking leave should report in advance. I will have the African Union Office send a thank you letter and a Warrior Medal to your families beforehand, proving you are fighting against the devil.

I will let your families know you are not just mercenaries; you are true warriors!"

The soon-to-return 'Chainsaw' listened and loudly banged on the table, standing up to shout, "Power strike~"

"Hurrah~"