King Of War: Starting with Arms Dealer

Joe Ga sat in a separate lounge with his eyes closed, pondering for a long time, before finally dialing Qiao Liang's number...

As for that Mia Mackenzie, who claimed to have important intelligence, Joe Ga had tossed her to a few intelligence officers...

It wasn't that Boss Joe didn't value her, but he had more important matters to attend to at the moment.

Qiao Liang's phone was quickly connected...

"Bro, what's gotten you to call me? I see Yemen is quite lively over there...

I even signed up for a membership on the video site. You won't believe it; it truly opened my eyes. So this is how the masters of Europe and America fight wars."

Joe Ga detected the ease in Qiao Liang's tone and, after relaxing a bit, said, "I heard you ran into some setbacks in Crete and got a bit worried, so I wanted to call you...

How are you now?"

Qiao Liang replied with a laugh, "I'm fine. It's just a bunch of environmental organizations organizing protests, and some extreme environmentalists attacked the oil base.

The ones causing deliberate damage have been caught. I'm currently at your Santorini Villa.

Bro, you might not know this, but the film 'Rescuing Princess Amina' had several test screenings in America last month, and they were surprisingly effective.

Disney has decided to increase its efforts for a full-scale promotion; the advertising has been ongoing for half a month now, and it's set for a global release on January 1, 2018.

Tong Tong led a bunch of Middle Eastern princesses with the film company's team to Greece, promoting while traveling, and it's extremely lively.

They're not sure if they can go to the Shah for promotion, and they just said they wanted to call you..."

Joe Ga glanced at the time, realizing there were only ten days left until January of the new year. Wu Baige, the Harbour Island director, really worked efficiently; the movie was finished in around five months.

Pondering the efficiency of filmmakers when money is involved, Joe Ga chuckled and said, "What's there to hesitate about? Go!

The princesses shouldn't go; their family elders would be displeased if they did.

But the film production team can go. Call Dvali; I guarantee they'll have a smooth path there."

Thinking about how this film will soon be released globally, and considering the Middle East as a major market, Joe Ga felt like laughing out loud...

With the political correctness of Europe and America aiding it, and pushed by little Salman, how could it possibly not make money?

The good news lifted Joe Ga's spirits immensely. He laughed and said, "I heard you're the main character. Do you want to accompany them to the Shah? Quite a few things will be happening there in the coming months. This film might become the spark.

Are you interested in witnessing modern royal family infighting?"

Qiao Liang was taken aback for a moment, then decisively said, "I'll pass. Actually, I just had a few lines to say in a cameo. Somehow, in post-production, they made my face look like yours.

I figure when the movie is finally released, outsiders wouldn't know I'm playing you unless it's actively promoted."

Joe Ga could tell Qiao Liang genuinely wasn't interested, so he laughed and said, "Then don't worry about the following matters...

Tell Tong Tong and her group of girls to stay out of the Middle East for the time being. Contact Sayyid and send those princesses to Africa. All my resorts are waiting for them to come and spend money promoting."

As he spoke, Joe Ga remembered the matter he wanted to discuss...

"Xiao Liang, have Jialiang Trading Company proactively contact the French and submit an intention to purchase wheat and beef."

Qiao Liang was no longer a novice like a few years ago. Surprised, he said, "The French? Bro, are you worried about the Crete issue?

Isn't this something the Greeks should be concerned about?

I've been in contact with the Greeks these days, and they're actually even more anxious than we are...

Turning Crete into a Mediterranean casino tourism destination and trade center is an opportunity the Greeks absolutely cannot miss!

They promised me they could resolve the issue in a month at the most..."

Upon hearing this, Joe Ga remarked helplessly, "What can they solve?

They probably don't even know who the troublemakers are!

The Turks won't just watch Crete and Tubruq merge into one; without the French stepping in, even if you give the Greeks ten years, they won't be able to handle it.

We've invested billions upfront; it would be idiotic to get stuck in it!"

Speaking with a slightly heavy tone, Joe Ga continued, "Xiao Liang, Jialiang Trading doesn't have to succeed with Crete, but without the EU's legitimacy backing us, our humanitarian corridors will be missing a link, and trade in Tubruq could be cut off at any moment.

Jialiang Trading has transported so many goods to Liberia through the Mediterranean, and in fact, we've encroached on Europe's cheese.

Apart from England, most of Europe still relies on industrial income as the primary source of funds.

Tubruq initially absorbed cheap basic goods, but now that it's rapidly recovering, more industrial and electronic products have entered. We are effectively competing with them for the market through the charity corridor.

We must firmly hold onto Greece, sharing profits with them while also having them withstand internal EU pressures for us.

The European Union is not monolithic; as long as we don't make mistakes and provide enough benefits, the Greeks can consistently stand by our side.

What Greece lacks is a real economy, a source of wealth, and Crete Island is it!

By developing the industry on Crete, we can grasp an important source of wealth for Greece for the next decade!"

After listening, Qiao Liang was silent for a while and then said: "Bro, why not ask for help from back home? Someone told me that if…"

Joe Ga decisively shook his head and said: "No ifs. We are us, home is home. Business is one thing, but Greece's issues cannot be mixed with them.

People back home mainly focus on Hungary and several nearby landlocked countries because the coastal countries are watched too closely, and just spending money won't solve problems.

We are different. We are a private company, Jialiang Trading spends US Dollars, earns Euros, and deals with charity and access businesses.

I am a Greek, a Monaco resident, an American; most of my wealth is consumed in Central Africa and Congo where people in Europe and America see no hope, the rest will be converted to assets within Europe and America…

Xiao Liang, I've done so much not just to earn some money.

I have to take care of many people who rely on me for their living, and you're actually no different!

We truly have the ability to help more people live better lives. To achieve this, we must remain clear-headed."

After hearing this, Qiao Liang was silent for a long time and then said: "Bro, I understand!

I will arrange for contacts with the company in France!

However, France is the world's second-largest exporter of food, mainly exporting to Europe and West African countries.

Their market is sufficient, lacking motivation for increased production; it might not be easy to entice them with grain and beef trade..."

Joe Ga listened and laughed, saying: "I certainly know this is merely a statement.

The key isn't in the grain and meat products!

France is having a hard time now, I want them to know that French products can participate in our trade network.

Grain and beef won't conflict with low-end industries back home, but once our trade network gradually develops and those shabby places demand changes, as long as we can hold the channel market firmly, the bargaining power will shift to us.

Jialiang Trading's room for maneuver will expand and become even more vital!"

At this point, Qiao Liang finally realized what his brother wanted to do, he said in surprise: "Bro, you want to deeply cooperate with the French?"

Joe Ga sighed helplessly and said: "Otherwise?

Apart from France, who would be willing to stand up against that rabid Turkey?

Turkey is a NATO member, but Erdogan pulls Russia with one hand, and Iran with the other, living more comfortably than Russia's President Pu, with more freedom in action than those in Iran who still hold fantasies about America.

Turkey's position is too pivotal, Erdogan wants to stir up trouble on Crete Island; without France, there's really no one who can keep him in check."

Qiao Liang immediately understood his brother's difficulties. He said somewhat helplessly: "Then what about Africa?

Once we fully cooperate with France, we cannot exclude them from our forthcoming Green Great Wall plan.

I contacted a group of desertification control experts, who have experimented with many new seeds and methods over the past years, all as aid to Africa…

This advantage will be taken by the French, won't it?"

Joe Ga listened and laughed: "How could it happen? Such good fortune doesn't exist!

This I will negotiate with them, they must bleed substantially to settle it!

The first batch of funds from the African Union will take some time to be approved, you prepare personnel and materials, wait for my notification to proceed."

Joe Ga then laughed and said: "Stay in Greece until I come, I'll probably visit in half a month, you met America's top politicians, this time I'll introduce you to French politicians."

Qiao Liang listened and laughed: "You live so comfortably in that mansion, I'm definitely not leaving!

These days Tong Tong and her friends want to go out to the sea, I also want to experience the luxurious yacht sent by Al Sani…"

Joe Ga cursed jokingly and said: "Damn, I've only seen that house and yacht in photos...

But if you like it, just sail the yacht back home."

Qiao Liang decisively refused: "Forget it, that thing I have no place to berth back home.

But bro, if you talk to the French, can you help me ask, our company needs to procure several cargo and business jets.

The company is growing too large now, always buying tickets is a bit uneconomical!

I asked people from Boeing Company, but their quoted prices are a bit too high."

Joe Ga paused for a moment and said: "I've noted it down, it's worth discussing.

Give me some time, I'll give you a definite answer."