MTLNOVEL Chapter 1094: Hints
Joe Ga used his Sea Hawk-43 to take representatives of major manufacturers and mercenary companies for a spin around the Gulf of Aden...
The morning air in the Gulf of Aden was very refreshing, yet the presence of these major fleets filled the sky with a lethal atmosphere.
In the past, Boss Qiao's understanding of America's maritime exercises with its allies was somewhat superficial.
However, when he sailed into the barren Gulf of Aden himself, he suddenly realized that "exercise" was simply another face of war.
The world's busiest gulf was now devoid of any signs of cargo ships, oil tankers, or fishing boats.
The five major powers enforced a blockade on the Gulf of Aden, and immediately, those lawless pirates vanished without a trace!
The forces of the five major powers claimed externally that it was an exercise, yet they included the entire Gulf of Aden as part of the exercise area.
Since three days ago, all of Europe's maritime logistics have either been rerouted or forced to take a massive detour south via Spain to Africa.
This is the tyranny of major powers, making you bear the losses and not even allowing you to complain.
An exercise has never been just an exercise!
If military exercises are conducted in strategic locations, those involved can be quickly armed with live ammunition to become offensive units.
In other words, during exercises, those set as imaginary enemies must be extremely tense.
For those conducting the exercises, it might just be a game, but those being exercised upon must remain on high alert.
"Exercise" often serves as not just a form of deterrence but also an expenditure.
Especially when America frequently conducts naval exercises near Malacca and Guam, not only does the host nation need to be on full alert, but it also must endure the obstruction of cargo ships.
This is what consumption entails!
An exercise aims not only to deliver a message of deterrence but also to stir the imagined enemy into a joint expenditure, which reveals its true purpose!
The Sea Hawk-43, with its high cruising speed, deliberately made a loop helmed by Dorian, exchanging formal greetings with both China's and France's fleets before boarding the Baopan at around 9 AM.
For those involved in commercial warfare, the Baopan was essentially maritime industrial trash.
In their eyes, this pragmatic and cost-effective war vessel was an insult to modern war industry and commerce.
But last night, the core performance of this large ship left everyone feeling both shocked and helpless.
The helplessness stemmed from the fact that P·B's model held no commercial value!
For major powers, a three-dimensional 'Zeus Shield network' constructed by unmanned airships holds no real combat value.
If it were a conflict between major powers, those airships floating in the sky would simply be sitting ducks.
Yet smaller countries cannot afford the financial burden of such a grand air network!
It's not only about the cost of the airships but also the need for accompanying technical personnel and the military action capability required once you possess such a system.
Unmanned airships might not be the electronic equivalent of Hermes, but at a minimum, they're on par with LV. Once you own such a thing, wouldn't you also need a fitting outfit, namely a reliable ground force and air force!
If most small countries had this military capability, they could overwhelm their less competent neighbors even without unmanned airships.
The essence of commerce lies in finding an audience. While P·B's unmanned airship technology is highly sophisticated, it is not beyond replication.
Regrettably, despite extensive deliberation, those masterminds couldn't figure out who would invest heavily just to acquire unmanned airships.
Not to mention that P·B itself is the largest consumer of unmanned airships, even with open market competition, this would inevitably be a money-losing business.
A chicken rib!
Boss Qiao used this chicken rib as the core to orchestrate a globally influential war, forcing both friends and foes to follow his lead.
With the help of his assistant, Lawrence Kapur from the General Group leaped over the intimidating gap of the elevator, taking a large stride onto Baopan's deck...
Looking at the Nora Grenade Cannon and the Stinger Javelin mixed with the air defense and anti-ship systems on the deck, this General executive shook his head disdainfully, then said to Joe Ga beside him: "Hu Lang, there will be a lot of loopholes with such a defense system pairing.
I think you should consider some more advanced options. Your airships have advanced electronic systems, fully capable of supporting more advanced weapons.
If you're interested, I can offer some sponsorship and give you access to the control interface and basic code for the General Group's developed close defense systems."
Joe Ga listened but didn't respond to Lawrence's suggestion as he felt that what he currently possessed was already advanced enough.
As a private company, trying to keep up with the big bosses in terms of equipment and electronic systems is unwise.
Even attempting to establish their electronic warfare system would be imprudent.
Because this path is never-ending; once dragged onto this track, continuous technological iteration could eventually bankrupt P·B.
Joe Ga's requirement for the already acquired Talus Corporation was simply to maintain communication capabilities in electronic warfare, providing him a chance to counterattack.
Electronic confrontation doesn't exist; none of the nations capable of launching electronic warfare against P·B are ones that Boss Qiao could ever confront!
Instead of pondering these impractical matters, it's better to earnestly use one's negotiation skills to strive for opportunities.
If worst comes to worst, we just find a key country, learn from Kim Jong-un to hold onto a big brother's thigh, and then pursue strategic alignment.
If you hit me, I'll hit back; if you bully me, I'll fight back; even if you just spit at me, I'll piss on your boots and threaten you a bit...
Of course, this is the worst option!
For Boss Qiao, the best solution is obviously to maintain the current stance, get everyone to prosper together while skimming some profits for himself.
Facing Lawrence's suggestion, Joe Ga waved his hand nonchalantly and said, "Sir, P.B is just a private company. If you need to promote your products, I'd suggest you bring them to Yemen.
We've basically completed the first phase of combat, but afterwards we'll be facing the most challenging scenarios on earth.
The enemies have elusive logistical channels and can acquire a lot of weapons, so...
Lawrence, being a truly savvy armament salesman, looked at Boss Qiao with gleaming eyes and said, "Hu Lang, you mean the Yemen battlefield will drag on indefinitely..."
Joe Ga glanced at the folks around and, laughing, said, "I guarantee, for a long time to come, the area around Mukalla will be the largest arms consumption site in the world..."
Hearing this, Lawrence closed his eyes and rubbed his temples, then, with a rather strange expression, said, "Hu Lang, I'm unsure if I misunderstood your meaning...
Are you hinting that we could actually sell weapons to the Al-Qaeda people?"
"Of course, you can't..."
Joe Ga, hearing this, shook his head solemnly and said, "You are all legitimate businessmen, how could you do such things?"
Saying so, Joe Ga continued with a grim expression, "However, I've received information that several organizations have joined forces with big offers, many underground arms dealers are in action.
Currently, Al-Qaeda's main equipment sources are Eastern Europe and America; this situation is expected to persist for a while...
Guys, I need your help; at least when I place an order with you, I hope I'm not getting those life-threatening quotes."
This time Joe Ga spoke more subtly, the French and Italians simply didn't understand...
However, Lawrence, who had experienced and personally conducted gray market transactions, instantly understood...
Boss Qiao was hinting that he could open a channel for arms transactions and turn a blind eye to such deals, with the only requirement being that participants must provide ample support to P.B.
Those like Lawrence could find intermediaries like Aaron to provide top-price weapons to the base!
Selling 100 bullets to terrorists at a high price, you'd have to notify P.B. and also provide 200 bullets.
It's well known that gray market arms dealing is the most lucrative of all!
Boss Qiao was ready to pull Al-Qaeda into a commercialized war, and make them pay P.B. to ensure part of the logistics!
Isn't this a genius idea?
Lawrence didn't think it was genius, but putting himself in Al-Qaeda's shoes, he suddenly felt a chill all over.
Al-Qaeda spends 10 bucks to buy equipment costing 2 bucks, with the seller eventually having to take out 4 bucks worth of equipment to send to Boss Qiao to maintain his deafening silence.
The way Hu Lang exploited Al-Qaeda was to the extreme, even describing it as bone-picking is mild...
Joe Ga saw the strange expression on Lawrence's face and knew that the guy had probably grasped part of his intent.
What he would do next didn't concern Boss Qiao, he had a bigger goal...
Looking at the representatives of various national command groups waiting in the distance, Joe Ga confirmed everyone had boarded the ship, and then led his team towards the command group...
After a round of pleasantries, Joe Ga finally gave 'Qing Shan' a firm hug and laughed, "Well done!
The warfare model will change in the near future, I need a reliable commander to lead the Northern Camp and Yugoyinbot Camp actions and coordinate the naval fleet and ground forces."
'Qing Shan' was startled for a moment, then said, "I can still..."
Joe Ga laughed and said, "Of course, why not?
I'm happy to give capable people opportunities!
Do you know the secret to my success?"
Looking at 'Qing Shan's' curious face, Joe Ga laughed and said, "I was born to thrive in warfare because I can always place people where they most want to be!"
'Qing Shan' instantly recalled those 'undercover' seen in Liberia, who, despite their wretched attitude, were absolutely dedicated when working.
Thinking of his own stand, 'Qing Shan' suddenly smiled bitterly and said, "I suddenly understand why P.B. could grow to this point...
If I don't work hard, would it not only betray your trust but also the expectations of my hometown?"
Joe Ga burst into laughter, saying, "If you feel pressured, I'll transfer Seville Dazahovitch here to pair with that Hen girl...
I heard that girl has a bad temper lately, maybe a change of environment can rekindle her passion, haha..."
With that, Joe Ga patted 'Qing Shan's' arm and turned to find Donahue of America...
"Brother, I've received some not-so-good information, I think you need to brace yourself..."