MTLNOVEL Chapter 1123: Under Scrutiny
Joe Ga could hardly imagine that the so-called Somali Coast Guard was actually a combination of speedboats and rubber dinghies.
Previously, Joe Ga thought their response was too slow, but seeing this ragtag version of a regular army, Joe Boss felt that getting here in 6 hours was actually giving him face.
Watching the only armed speedboat that still looked decent approaching the Cupid, Joe Ga picked up binoculars and saw the old black man in a military uniform on the speedboat waving constantly in his direction. So, he picked up the radio and said, "This is Hu Lang. There are illegal weapons on that ship, you are responsible for boarding it for inspection, then detain them.
I've discussed with your boss, no matter what's on it, half of it is yours!"
As soon as Joe Ga finished speaking, the speedboat that had approached suddenly paused, then abruptly turned around and began to accelerate…
Seeing that the Coast Guard people behaved more skillfully than pirates, Joe Ga felt assured!
Comfortably sitting down in his chair and taking a sip of coffee, Joe Ga looked at Nis and said, "Do you want to go up and take a look later?
I'm a bit curious about these people, I want to find someone to ask how they managed to smuggle my arms from Kenya?"
Nis frowned at Joe Ga and said, "No need, drag the ship to Bossosa, unload all the goods, and then find someone to ask…
The cargo ship is too big, we don't even know how many people are on it, it's getting dark soon, there's no need for you to take risks."
Dorian kept nodding beside them and said, "Boss, it's unnecessary, really unnecessary…"
Joe Ga was taken aback for a moment, then shook his head with a wry smile and said, "You think I'm doing this for the thrill, what kind of thrilling stuff could there be?"
As Joe Ga spoke, there was another encounter happening near the distant cargo ship…
The fire forced the approaching Somalis to begin detouring, then taking advantage of this opportunity, a few lifeboats were lowered from the back of the cargo ship, with about a few dozen people beginning to escape toward the open sea on the lifeboats…
Joe Ga stood up, grabbed the radio, and shouted, "Someone is trying to escape from the back of the freighter, catch them…"
Seeing the Somalis quickly dispatch people to pursue the direction the lifeboats were fleeing, but after splitting their forces, the boarding party seemed somewhat lacking in numbers.
On the Somali speedboats, the machine guns were firing one or two shots at a time, and the RPGs were aimed for a long time but were reluctant to fire. Joe Ga frowned, picked up the radio, switched channels, and said, "This is Hu Lang. Have our Marine Corps take off in helicopters to cover our allies…"
"Princess ship received…"
With Joe Boss's order, the 'Dolphin' rescue helicopter on the helipad at the back of the Princess ship started its engines, and a six-man squad boarded the helicopter.
The old soldier 'Trigger', who met Joe Boss in Liberia and joined P.B after an interview in Tubruq, looked at his companions beside him, smiling as he said, "I thought working on a ship would be a bit easier…"
Machine gunner 'Madman' and marksman 'Hammer', respectively mounted the M240 machine gun and M110A1 precision rifle onto the helicopter door's strap…
'Madman' saw that the rest of the teammates had boarded the plane, he kicked the seat behind the pilot and shouted loudly, "Take off, take off…"
Saying this, 'Madman' looked at 'Trigger' and said, "I fucking hate drifting on the sea every day, working here for half a year, I see no hope of a salary rise.
No combat bonuses, 50 grand a year, I can't even put together my kid's tuition fees.
I heard it's quite lively in Mukalla, this time, we should discuss with the boss to let us take a trip to Mukalla…"
'Trigger' nodded in agreement, saying, "I think so too…"
Saying this, he looked at a few veterans inside the cabin, he smiled bitterly and said, "I always thought everyone wants it a bit easier…"
'Madman' slammed bullets into the chamber, forcefully closing the breech cover, discontentedly saying, "Dying is the easiest…
My eldest daughter was admitted to university, but what I didn't expect was that those bastards dared to charge 150 grand a year just to teach how to fit dentures.
FUCK, a 500-a-day combat bonus is crucial for me now!
I joined the army because I couldn't repay the tuition loan. I don't want my daughter to end up like me, unwilling to buy a car for myself even after working ten years."
'Trigger' looked at 'Madman' who was nearing fifty, shook his head helplessly, and said, "The world must be crazy…
We go bankrupt divorcing, and raising children seems to bankrupt too…"
Beside him, 'Hammerstrike' agreed with a heavy heart, saying, "My nephew skipped out to Thailand the year before last because he couldn't repay his student loans.
Luckily, my own kid thinks being a farmer isn't too bad…"
As they grumbled, the helicopter took them over the top of the cargo ship…
When the helicopter appeared, the people on the cargo ship sensibly gave up resisting.
'Trigger' tossed a rope out of the helicopter, then descended onto the deck himself first, raising his gun toward the sailors and mercenaries to secure them…
As the entire six-person team disembarked from the helicopter, they quickly took control of a large area of the deck, and soon the Somalis boarded the ship…
The so-called regular Somali troops greeted those daring to resist with the butts of their rifles upon boarding the ship.
While beating up the crew and mercenaries, these 'regular troops' conveniently took everything valuable from them and confiscated their weapons.
'Trigger', after securing the deck, waved to signal the helicopter to bring in another team, then pressed the communicator and said, "This is the third squadron Piranha Squad, I'm the captain 'Trigger'. Boss, we have control of the deck, now moving into the cargo ship for a search..."
"The arms on this ship are very valuable, everyone be careful!"
Hearing the boss's voice over the radio, 'Trigger' got excited and said with his companions' encouragement, "Boss, we have nothing much to do on the Princess ship, does Mukalla need more people?"
Joe Ga was startled for a moment and said, "Of course Mukalla needs people, but the Princess ship does too...
What happened to you guys? I thought you volunteered to work with the Princess Fleet for an easier job."
'Trigger' made a gesture to his companions to start searching forward and said helplessly, "Boss, we initially thought a stable job was great, but gradually we found out that as the kids grow up, there are more expenses at home.
If we were really powerless, that would be it, but..."
Joe Ga was amused by their situation. They were once the elite of the mercenary world...
Although not at the level of being supported by big companies, passing the P·B ten-level test easily says a lot.
An annual salary of fifty thousand US dollars, plus an offshore allowance, makes it around 60 to 70 thousand dollars.
This kind of salary is definitely middle class in America!
But the world is screwed up, and it's often the middle class who have it the hardest...
The middle class can see the life of the upper class but can't reach it. To maintain their position, they have to work hard, not only thinking about the next generation but also preventing being overtaken by those working harder from below.
The immense mental pressure makes many middle-class people live in constant fear. They may seem fine on the surface, but their risk tolerance is actually very poor.
Mortgage, car loans, coupled with America's unique almost lifelong student loans, result in middle-class people having very little cash, and if there's a problem at work, it quickly leads to bankruptcy, divorce, and homelessness...
Joe Ga didn't know how to console these guys, so he laughed and said, "Going to Mukalla won't put you in the front lines.
Stay put on the Princess ship; we'll soon capture Mukalla, and then we'll control the pace of the Yemen war.
The Princess ship is the main force at sea, and battles like today's will likely occur often."
Right after Joe Ga finished speaking, he heard 'Trigger' sigh with resignation over the radio. He laughed and said, "P·B has its own rules and regulations; it's impossible to give raises on a whim. However, if you really encounter difficulties, you can apply for a housing loan from P·B Bank.
For level ten employees, there's a 750,000 limit, just sign and you can take it, with very low interest, and you just have to pay it off before retirement..."
As soon as Joe Ga finished speaking, he heard the cheers from 'Madman'...
He didn't continue discussing this issue with the Piranha Squad, but instead reminded them to be careful and then hung up the communication...
Dorian curiously looked at his boss and said, "Boss, when did we have this housing loan?"
Joe Ga spread his hands and said, "When I thought it was needed, this loan appeared.
The 750,000 is actually the amount of the compassionate grant for level ten employees. They risk their lives for me; if they die, they can get this much, so they should be able to borrow this much while they're alive too.
I'm not short of money right now, so I hope those who follow me can have a decent end, whether in life or death!"
Dorian was momentarily stunned, then smiled and said, "Boss, you would be the soldiers' God..."
Joe Ga waved casually and said, "I don't need to be God, I just need to be a competent boss!
There are too many bastards in this world; they've lowered the bar for what makes a qualified boss!"
Dorian, who had mingled with the Mafia, nodded in agreement and said, "That's true, too many bastards have made those who are not so bastards look like good people..."
Just as Dorian wanted to continue complaining, suddenly 'Trigger's call came over the radio: "Boss, we've found some things in the cabin, they look very advanced...
It's best to let the helicopter assist the Somalians; among those who ran, there must be someone who can use these things."
Joe Ga, hearing this, curiously asked, "What did you find?"
'Trigger' paused and said, "Ships. We found some speedboats without control seats, and a few modified torpedo explosive heads...
If these things explode near the Princess ship, the consequences would definitely be very severe..."
Upon hearing this, Joe Ga couldn't help but rub his temples and mumbled, "Edward Foundation, well done...
I should thank these big shots for their attention!
FUCK..."