Chapter 1092: Boss Qiao's PUA
Joe Ga hung up the phone, instructed the ground crew to take good care of his F-14, then changed clothes and, under the protection of Ayu and the medical officer Bird, headed to the defense exhibition venue with Nis...
The battle at the northern military airport had descended into chaos, but it was attended by P·B and even the world's top special forces.
They quickly utilized the enemy's self-disconnection to stabilize the battle situation and then used indiscriminate aerial and ground fire support to swiftly crush the enemy's willpower.
The worst was definitely that government building that had been set on fire...
The combination of gasoline bombs and cloud bombs, along with occasional gas being pumped inside, suffocated the people inside the building to death.
During the battle, people on fire would occasionally scream as they jumped out of the building, either dying from the fall or breaking their legs and consequently burning to death.
The government building became a source of despair, and soon those terrorists, like headless flies, completely lost the courage to retaliate and began to flee desperately.
To quickly gain control of the airport, several squads chose not to pursue but instead concentrated their efforts to capture the tower and then began to clear the runway.
As a result, some of those who fled south ran headlong into two reinforcing armored companies, while others attempting to flee north were hit by two 'Flying Sword' missiles after reaching the highway.
At 4 a.m., the first fully-loaded C-130 roared onto the runway, followed by the second, the third...
P·B's Lion Squad, carrying armed Humvees and a large arsenal, disembarked from the transport planes and very methodically controlled the key points of the airport and established positions.
Compared to the airport, the battle in the dock area ended a bit slower because the command did not allow the use of high-power airstrikes on the dock, as damaging it would delay the subsequent landing of the combined battalion.
However, despite the slow battle progress, the combined battalion advanced with great determination...
The armored vehicles of the combined battalion, equipped with advanced command systems, roamed the battlefield like ancient grassland cavalry, constantly chewing through the enemy's tough defenses using straight-line fire, curved fire, and aerial fire under the command from the rear.
The situation was always under control, and in the landing battle, casualties caused by South American soldiers due to their nervousness exceeded those caused by the enemy.
Fortunately, Boss Qiao dragged his old mother into this, and the eight helicopters on 071 served as emergency responders, much like the United State Army in the movies, with helicopters rushing to the scene to evacuate the wounded to the ship for treatment as soon as casualties appeared on the front line.
The enemy's tanks, without causing any damage, were struck with confusion, but the al-Qaeda still had Javelin missiles in their hands, which caused some losses to the combined battalion.
Among the 15 soldiers who died, 14 were struck by Javelin missiles hitting their vehicles.
This urban guerilla warfare is arguably the most challenging aspect of modern warfare!
However, that is not tonight's landing concern...
Boss Qiao arrived at the defense exhibition, entering the center of the venue with Nis, Ayu, and the medical officer Bird...
Upon seeing Qiao Liang suddenly appear, 'Professor' was the first to stand up and start clapping...
"Clap... Clap... Clap..."
Soon, applause intensified, with those from the arms companies clapping enthusiastically and shouting, "Hu Lang, well done..."
Joe Ga, smiling, waved and walked to the front to hug 'Professor,' then pulled him over to introduce him to representatives of the Yemeni Government...
In fact, 'Professor' and the representatives of the Yemeni Government were already acquainted, but Joe Ga making the introduction again gave a different meaning to the situation.
Xie Changgui from Northern Industries watched as 'Professor' chatted happily with the Yemeni representatives, and with a sigh, he pulled a few salespeople to stand up and clap while using their bodies to shield the view of the Prince of Qatar to prevent the major sponsor from wavering due to Hu Lang's choice.
Joe Ga noticed the subtle move by the Northern Industries people and cheerfully went over to shake hands with Xie Changgui, greeting them and reintroducing Al Sani.
Seeing Al Sani, who previously had an arrogant demeanor, now being congenial towards him, Xie Changgui blinked and revealed a bright smile, shaking Boss Qiao's hand and saying, "I've always heard that P·B's Hu Lang has extraordinary abilities, and this time I've witnessed it firsthand.
In the future, I hope that Boss Lang will take care of us, and please feel free to call upon me, Xiao Xie, wherever you see fit."
Joe Ga glanced at the General Company, the French and the Italian, then smiled and nodded, saying, "The Northern Industries' combined battalion project is very mature. Even without the guidance of the command, they can efficiently complete attack missions.
Previously, the combined battalion experienced some losses, mainly in equipment. I heard each of your combined battalions come with two sets; I think not that much is needed for the exhibition, so it's better to keep the combined battalion fully equipped to the extent possible..."
Xie Changgui, being a seasoned individual, immediately nodded solemnly and said in English, "No problem, those equipment were not planned to be taken back and should indeed keep the combined battalion intact.
I will contact the ship now, and it can depart at dawn and arrive at Mukalla Port by afternoon, by which time P·B should have already controlled the port."
Lawrence Kapur from General Group walked over and interjected, "Hu Lang, our ship has already begun to approach the dock.
You guys did great; the previous teams need to rest, so give us two days, and General Group's products will not disappoint you..."
Joe Ga cheerfully hugged Lawrence and said with a smile, "Our people will definitely be fine since they have already proven themselves.
I personally have confidence in General's products too!"
With that, Joe Ga took a microphone handed over by an exhibitor, greeted a few representatives with a smile, then turned and walked up to the podium, tapping on the microphone...
"Tap... Tap... Tap..."
Joe Ga's actions quieted the people below...
Seeing the arms company and private military company personnel with excited expressions, Joe Ga said with a smile, "Gentlemen, I bet each of you here is perhaps the most belligerent group of people in the world...
Thankfully, al-Qaeda is the right enemy; otherwise, if these scenes were broadcasted, the media would certainly depict us as war-profiteering vampires..."
Joe Ga looked at the slightly awkward expressions of the people below the stage, spread his hands, and said, "I think this is correct to say...
It's better to earn money within legal limits than to be in your middle age driving a second-hand broken car, dragging a nagging housewife around the supermarket...
In our line of work, even at fifty, we can drive a sports car and pick up young, busty girls.
All those who curse us are definitely just jealous..."
"Hahaha..."
Hearing the faint laughter from below, Joe Ga waved his hand and said with a smile, "There are many ways to make money in this world; we chose a way without conscience, but no one can do anything to us, don't you think?"
Everyone present was either selling weapons or buying them, and Joe Ga's words made the atmosphere awkward.
Joe Ga watched the group of people with bemused expressions, he smiled and said, "I was actually just like you...
I sold guns because I needed to eat, I needed to raise a family, and I needed to pay for my parents' medical bills as they lay in the hospital.
What else could I do?
Not picking up a gun to rob a bank was already the most responsible thing I could do for the world..."
After waiting a moment, Joe Ga looked at the crowd, who seemed to feel a kinship, and he smiled and said, "But then I found a new path...
I realized that when we find the right enemy, the bastard things we do become a source of pride.
In this world, right or wrong is actually not absolute; everyone standing in a different position sees things completely differently.
Pure justice also does not exist, because those shouting 'justice' are usually doing the most despicable things, our colleagues in the United States should feel this deeply."
"Hahaha..."
Joe Ga looked at Lawrence Kapur, who was spreading his hands and turning around to welcome the boos from the surroundings, he smiled and said, "To find and exert justice, we need to do a lot of preparatory work, and most importantly, find the right enemy.
There are a few things in this world that everyone needs!
Survival, development, protection...
Any individual or organization that destroys these things is the 'right enemy'!"
With that, Joe Ga spread his hands and said, "According to my standards, every occupant of the White House should be sent to the gallows...
However, P.B. is a private company; without an invitation from a legitimate political entity, I can only seek justice outside the national politics.
Then I found myself becoming respected and getting richer!
Because I have always been selling safety, not creating senseless slaughter for money!"
I know many people present are actually not free most of the time, but it doesn't matter, Yemen is the best stage for us to prove to the world that we actually have a conscience."
Joe Ga looked at Sebastian Rosamo, the general manager of Triple Tian Peng, and smiled, "Buddy, we cooperated well in Iraq, tell me, how have you been feeling lately?"
Sebastian was taken aback for a moment, then laughed and said, "Our special forces did great in Brazil, many people are praising me.
Lately, I've felt like a really good person, as my 25-year-old girlfriend also says!"
"Boo..."
Hearing the boos around, Sebastian spread his hands and said, "I'm telling the truth, my girlfriend swore she fell in love with me because of my kindness.
Although after I sent her the prenuptial agreement, I couldn't reach her, but I felt she was sincere when she said it!"
Joe Ga laughed out loud and said, "Brother, I have faith in you...
But you have to continue your kindness..."
Joe Ga looked at the crowd below and said, "The future will be the tough part of the war for a long time!
We might face the same treatment as the United State Army in Aqionghan!
Your sponsored special forces will go deep into Mukalla, cooperate with P.B.'s actions, and drive the hidden terrorists out of the city.
Then I will find a way to revive that city of 150,000 people!
Buddies, put aside those evil thoughts in your mind, let us go save something...
Maybe the lives of Yemeni civilians, maybe what little conscience we have left..."
Joe Ga then gave the people below some time to digest, a few minutes later he smiled and said, "My ship is waiting at the port, all you sponsors, you need to send a representative to board the Bathtub with me.
They will receive the missions there and then order those mercenary representatives...
We are going to fight, to bleed, to make money, but in the end, when it's all over...
I hope we can all return home with honor!"