King Of War: Starting with Arms Dealer

In P·B's headquarters, Thompson, via aerial surveillance footage, saw that 'Medic Officer Bird' had led the team to rush into emptiness.

Although they all knew that the absence of 'Wild Bull' would alert the enemy, when the final result was laid before them, they couldn't help feeling a bit disappointed.

Tony hesitated as he watched Thompson, who sat at his desk, chin resting on his clasped hands in thought, and said, "Boss, should we inform the director?

A special operations team roaming around Sangha Town isn't a good sign.

The director's house shelters several important children, should we simply bring them to the base?"

Thompson shook his head and said, "No need, 'Wild Bull' is the only black man in the Ghosts Mercenary Group, it's impossible for the others to sneak into Sangha Town, let alone attack the director's house.

"We have locked down their location and cornered them, forcing them to seek external help. By capturing one or two key witnesses, we can then prompt the Congo Government to act."

Tony, frowning, looked at Thompson who seemed to be talking in his sleep, and said, "Boss, what are you talking about? When did we lock down their location?"

Thompson was momentarily stunned, then shook his head and smiled at Tony, the green recruit, and said, "It's the cell signals. The Ghosts' people are cautious, but the employees of the North Kivu Mining Company obviously lack this awareness.

"We've pinpointed a man through 'Wild Bull's' phone. As long as he moves inside the drone's range and starts a call, we can trace the signal to locate the Ghosts' mercenaries.

"They might think changing their number will make them safe, but they certainly didn't expect that we aren't even looking for them."

Tony, still confused, curiously said, "Boss, if we aren't looking for the Ghosts mercenaries, then who are we looking for?"

Thompson, looking at a few former CIA young staff members, slightly shook his head and said, "Guys, don't get it wrong, we are P·B, a few mercenaries really aren't much.

"Intelligence work isn't just about watching cameras or wiretapping phones, we have to align with the director's strategy.

"Contending with a bunch of mercenaries is just a recreational activity for the director to vent his energy and enhance his image.

"Just take a good look at P·B's development outline. Right now, Sangha Town is a losing business, but the tantalum mines in North Kivu are the most important stable source of income for the director in the upcoming period.

"Previously, the director didn't have enough manpower, but now Central Africa is about to stabilize, and I don't know how the Director convinced the Congo Government to provide both money and personnel for training troops.

"That 500-man squad has already entered North Kivu. Now, the director needs a legitimate excuse to enter there, strongly take down a few disobedient warlords, and then stabilize the region.

"What we need to consider now is not how to defeat the Ghosts. A bunch of brawling mercenaries aren't worth our brainpower; whether they live or die doesn't affect the director's business.

"Keeping them around for now will give the people of Sangha Town a sense of crisis, which can promote unity here."

As Thompson spoke, he seemed to recall something and smiled, saying, "I heard that the French President, due to pressure from a group of women, has sent a Foreign Legion to Central Africa.

"If you guys are free, find a way to use the air force to delineate an area, then drive the Ghosts' people into it and notify the Foreign Legion.

"Africa Daddy should also contribute some effort to Central Africa!"@@novelbin@@

Tony stared at the audacious Thompson and said, "You want us to set up the Foreign people?"

Thompson, frowning seriously, said, "You should reframe your thinking; you're cooperating with them!

"Our director brought the elites into the jungle, while P·B's main force is still not fully withdrawn to the north.

"The Foreign are here to assist you!

"You must provide them with the most detailed intelligence; you can also hand over 'Wild Bull' to them.

"Let the Foreign make their own judgments, and then we provide all the assistance within our capability."

Saying that, Thompson looked at Tony with a curious expression and said, "You tell me, where have we set them up?"

Greenhorn Tony smacked his lips, thought for a moment, and then said, "So, we should treat the Foreign as allies, aren't they, um, enemies?"

Thompson chuckled and shook his head, saying, "P·B is powerful in Central Africa, but P·B is not yet in a position to call France an enemy.

"You guys should spend more time with the director, then you'll discover there are many ways to solve problems.

"'Cooperation' is the wisest and most acceptable solution.

"When you can't find where the core interests are, firmly follow the director's stance, and don't try to be too clever; that way, you will make fewer mistakes.

"The Foreign Legion isn't the enemy; just consider them allies."

People trained by the CIA naturally have a selfish mentality that puts themselves first, believing that anyone who competes with them for benefits is an enemy.

"This isn't wrong per se, as setting up enemies gives them more motivation in their work.

"But P·B has given Tony and the others too much confidence, leading them to believe that P·B could wrestle with France, which is very bad.

"Even our own director is on tenterhooks because he is being watched by France; where did you all get so much confidence?"

Shocked to his core, Tony, with his mouth agape, looked at Thompson and said, "Boss, so it's not really about the Ghosts Mercenary Group, then why did you send 'Medic Officer Bird' there?"

Thompson shook his head with a smile and said, "We only do what we need to do; the Ghosts Mercenary Group is just the Foreign's 'entry pass.'

"The director's core interest in Sangha Town is those two iron mines, he will bring the French in, and after they come, they will share the local tribes' interests, so it's necessary to dispel some of the local's exclusionism from the beginning.

"Besides, isn't the Foreign useful?

"We are collaborators; it's quite reasonable for P·B to take on some of the Foreign's logistics, right?"

Tony sighed in amazement as he hugged his overheating head and thought for a long time before saying, "So the nerve-wracking mercenary attacks are actually no big deal at all.

Our main target is in Congo, and releasing media leaks is just the beginning, right?"

Excited, Tony continued, "Boss, what should we do?

Those mercenaries' work visas were all issued by 'Walker Mining Company,' a subsidiary of the giant Yaobao Chemical.

Shouldn't we create some public opinion in America? Princess Amina is there, and as long as she speaks up..."

Thompson smiled and shook his head, "Princess Amina's angelic image cannot be tarnished. We might achieve our goals once or twice by using her, but too often would bring retaliation.

You should understand the power of those giants. It's a pointless waste to deploy Princess Amina for such trivial matters; her influence should be reserved for the most critical moments and places.

Letting Jemma use the media to release information is enough. Jemma's mom has now entered the Department of Justice. If those people are smart enough, they should consider cutting their losses."

With that, Thompson tapped on his computer and displayed a mining distribution map of North Kivu Province.

Pointing at five red dots on the map, he said, "Walker Mining Company doesn't mine itself but has collaborations with two warlords in North Kivu Province.

Our boss wants to take over one and then force the other to turn to P.B., allowing the boss to consolidate some of the mining resources there and become the tycoon of that region.

Now we need to consider which one to take down first and then deliberately gather intelligence to facilitate a master stroke from the boss."

As Thompson spoke, he noticed Xiao Hei Curry looking somewhat unconvinced and shook his head, "You must think P.B. can take down both, but have you considered that P.B. has no roots there?

The Congo Government has been coveting that area for more than a day or two, but they have gained nothing because without local cooperation, integrating mining resources is just a joke.

If that's the case, North Kivu might become another Sangha Town that constantly needs support.

The boss is counting on making a fortune there to cover the deficits. If we really act as you guys suggest, he'd go mad!

Guys, you need to realize that a gun is a fist, but a fist can't make friends.

Making money relies on the palm; only by opening our palm to shake hands with others can we make more friends and combine other forces.

Learning to share is the key to seizing the most benefits."

Tony felt that he had learned something but also felt that he could no longer discern the boss's true intentions.

The boss's rise to power was mandatory reading for them intelligence agents...

From it, Tony saw the history of an ambitious military contracting company, but now, following Thompson's words, he felt he might have misunderstood.

Still, there were things Tony simply couldn't figure out, and he looked at Thompson and asked, "Boss, what exactly does the boss aim to achieve in Central Africa?"

Thompson looked at the intensely curious gaze of the young men, smiled, and shook his head, "Maybe it's for a city, maybe it's for a great enterprise...

Any man who can win the support of tens or hundreds of millions will stand out, and his subordinates will also enjoy special honors.

Without Sangha Town, P.B. is just an ordinary mercenary company.

But with Sangha Town, P.B. becomes a large ship wrapped in honor and hope.

This large ship, arriving at any country around Central Africa, will carry the same aura.

Guys, everything you are doing now is legal. Could you have imagined that when you were with the CIA?"

.........

Joe Ga sat by the river, enjoying a barbecue and putting an arm around Nis's shoulder, grandly sharing his dreams...

"Once I have the time, we'll go to Greece and renovate the big villa I bought.

The swimming pool there is a bit too small, and Danbao will need a large lawn when he grows up...

We'll buy a few more sports cars and take turns driving them out for a spin.

You've always wanted to see the sloths in Brazil, right?

We'll go together. I've heard that the girls there don't like wearing clothes; I absolutely have to criticize that, it's simply outrageous...

Ghosts mentioned the islands in the Gulf of Guinea could be moved up on our schedule, I've already inquired, and the islands in Cameroon are cheap; we must buy one regardless.

Occasionally, when we're free, we could go see dolphins, whales, great white sharks, and the like."

Nis leaned on Joe Ga's shoulder, glanced at Kitten who was always distractedly eavesdropping, and laughed, "Kitten is Brazilian, Monica loves going around barely dressed. Explore more adventures at My Virtual Library Empire

But if you really like it, we can check it out; I've always been curious about that statue of Jesus.

I want to know why in a place graced by God, so many people still suffer."

Joe Ga wrapped his arm around Nis's shoulder, tilted his head, and kissed her on the head, saying, "Maybe God's imperfection is because humans are flawed...

Perhaps when we transcend the high walls of religion, we can see in this rapidly evolving and uncontrollable society, there are many imperfect yet sincere souls.

Nis, you're one of them, and I've found you!"