NOVEL WEB Chapter 952 Changing Track
Joe Ga was quite grateful to the Claverley in front of him...
This old man had impeccable demeanor and made Joe Ga realize some areas he hadn't understood before.
Most importantly, Claverley made Boss Joe understand that his Congo plan would lead him onto another track.
The development of P.B. was not accidental...
The wealth gap in this world is not only reflected in individuals but also in businesses.
Boss Joe happened to connect with the Central African Defense Minister Mary Eleanor, and then relied on Colonel Ka's legacy to complete the most crucial original accumulation.
He took on the businesses that giants dismissed as low in profit, but which medium and small enterprises couldn't handle.
Then, using a set of logic of 'uniting all forces that can be united', he abandoned most immediate interests and, with a strong fist and fierce negotiation skills, finally made the cake larger.
Central Africa is like this, Liberia is like this, Iraq is like this, and now Congo is like this...
However, the appearance of Barklaide Company and Claverley made Joe Ga suddenly realize that once he succeeded in Congo, he would step onto another track.
Once he uses habitual means to expand influence in other countries, it will attract strikes from giants of equal or even larger scale.
It's possible that what those super giants care about isn't pure money, but that your methods might break the rules they established and shake their foundations.
If you use violent and illegal means to seize resources in certain countries, they might not mind instead.
Because this stuff just doesn't last long!
Boss Joe understood very early the enormous derivative benefits that the 'Rule of Influence' can bring.
These derivative benefits include political and financial benefits, and under these are very large subdivisions, which, when converted into money, the numbers are astonishing!
Joe Ga is very aware that his action pattern will touch people's influence.
And touching people's influence is touching their fundamental interests.
This is an irreconcilable contradiction!
If he can kill Barklaide Company this time, the opponents he encounters later will either take the initiative to give way or be evenly matched super giants.
Moreover, behind these giants often stands a big United Nations brother!
For example, the U.S.'s MCC 'Millennium Challenge Company', with Secretary of State Steven as chairman and the Treasury Secretary as deputy chairman.
Their main task is to provide assistance to underdeveloped countries and then leverage that assistance to realize control over small countries and win them into their own camp.
Not only are there such companies with government backgrounds but also world-renowned ones, like 'Blackstone', 'Vanguard', 'State Street', and a series of super giants.
Who can imagine, 'Blackstone' manages over $9 trillion globally?
This number is twice the GDP of the Island Nation, which ranks third globally in GDP!
Ranked second, 'Vanguard' manages assets of $7 trillion!
Can this still be a company?
Most of them are still commercial companies, with 'going long' as the main purpose.
But some among them are like Barklaide Company, using 'shorting' to complete profit like big sharks.
Poisoning, blockading, coups, are typical shorting tactics!
This way, they can conveniently drive certain countries' asset prices to the bottom, then use influence to enter the market and scoop up and harvest.
The moment the track changes, the risk immediately becomes different!
No matter how strong Boss Joe's negotiation skills are, when he encounters giants like France's 'AXA Group', 'Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations', 'BCP Asset Management Company' in Africa, it will definitely touch France's nerves.
This time, Barklaide Company has already shown to be quite terrifying...
From Claverley's attitude, we can see that the British government is basically unaware of the poisoning incident, but there is an ambassador and intelligence department involved.
From this, it can be seen that the influence of large companies is really terrifying; Barklaide Company is just a little brother, those super giants must be even more terrifying.
This is a domain Boss Joe has never encountered before, leaving him no choice but to be cautious!
Facing the smiling Claverley, Joe Ga waved his hand and said, "I roughly understand, and I'm clear about the goodwill you want to express.
But you missed the most important point...
It's easy to take England out of this situation, but what can I gain from it?
Compared to the losses we have suffered, what kind of compensation can I and the Central African Congo get?"
Claverley sighed softly; he had never seen such a clear-headed young man...
He deliberately elevated Boss Joe's status, and with a bit of sensationalism talked about P.B.'s potential future predicament, subtly hinting Boss Joe to leave room for future encounters.
This is a negotiation tactic to gain leverage in a disadvantageous position!
If it were a normal person or an ordinary country, faced with England's special envoy negotiating in such a low posture, it should have ended here.
But Boss Joe keenly perceived the British government's dissatisfaction with Barklaide Company and still involved Central Africa and Congo when quoting prices...
He showed both loyalty and intelligence!
P.B. actually doesn't need compensation; those mining sharks 'locked' in a mansion by Boss Joe are his victory reward.
However, by involving Central Africa and the Congo, we can force England to compromise. Not only do they need to legally assist P·B in reaping those small sharks, but they must also firmly align with the Congo and Central Africa, stepping on Barklade Company to the bitter end.
Claverley clearly understands that the ruling of the highest court in the Congo is just an appetizer. The subsequent intervention of the Pan-African Parliament, along with the entry of the African Court, will cause significant political shockwaves.
If England wants to save face, simply stalling won't work. Unless you plan never to come to Africa again, you must clarify your stance and take substantial action!
England has significant interests in Africa. Once associated with the charge of 'crimes against humanity,' the subsequent losses will be enormous and long-term, which would be a massive blow to an already declining England!
The young man in front of him has truly mastered the rules of the game!
This time, England got caught at its weak point, which allowed him to leverage the entire African Union, applying pressure back on England.
Joe Ga's clarity lies not in taking undue advantage, but in obtaining everything he can within the rules.
You not only have to give, but give willingly, gratefully, joyfully...
Because compared to the foreseeable massive losses, I've helped you achieve a favorable outcome!
Claverley looked at the clear-eyed Joe Ga, sighed slightly, nodded with a smile, and said: "Alright, Hu Lang, what do you want?
We all know that Central Africa was not harmed by the Marburg virus, and it was G·I·D Company that released the Zika virus..."
Joe Ga waved his hand and said: "But the Armor Group is England's military service giant. The captives I captured have clearly admitted that they were assisting G·I·D Company in releasing the Zika virus along the Congo River.
I know you mainly want to solve the problems caused by Barklade Company, but that's unrealistic.
All these were creations by the English. You can't ignore the impact just because the Zika virus is not as severe as the Marburg virus..."
As Joe Ga was speaking, Claverley's phone suddenly rang. He made an apologetic gesture, turned around, and answered the call, conveniently dodging Joe's sharp comments.
A few minutes later, Claverley returned to the sofa with a frown, looked at Joe Ga, and said: "Hu Lang, was it you who did the thing in South Africa?"
Joe Ga nodded bluntly and said: "Although I don't yet know what happened, I guess it should have something to do with me."
Claverley shook his head and said: "The president of G·I·D, the head of the R&D department, the head of the executive department, and the head of the virus laboratory were hanged in the center of Johannesburg.
The G·I·D building was set on fire with petrol bombs, and four laboratories were blown to ruins.
This company's 30-year accumulation was destroyed overnight!"
Claverley helplessly said: "Hu Lang, if you plan to deal with Barklade Company this way, then I can be of very little help!
You understand the reason, right?"
Joe Ga, of course, understood what Claverley meant...
It's fine if people die, the business remains.
If the British government is willing to intervene, targeting Barklade Company isn't hard, and even forcing it to bankruptcy isn't difficult.
But killing the main culprits and bankrupting the company, the most important thing is how to handle those assets afterward.
The British government isn't unilaterally controlled; without benefits, how can both the House of Commons and the House of Lords make efforts?
If everyone uses Joe's approach, breaking everything, how would others strive without any benefit?
So many unemployed people will burden the host country.
It's okay to demand compensation; it can all come from Barklade. But this company's market value is 4 billion British Pounds, which doesn't mean they have 4 billion in cash.
Eventually, they will auction off their valuable assets to raise funds!
England will take the opportunity to nationalize part of the domestic sector, while other parts can be converted to cash as compensation.
Barklade Company can die, but its remains need to nourish many; only then can this be smoothly realized.
Joe Ga took out a tablet computer, did a search, and found news about South Africa.
Night Tiger was very swift in their actions and acted exceedingly ferociously.
Johannesburg had non-stop explosions and gunfights since noon.
The intensity of those battles forced Johannesburg's police to retreat, and even lawless gangs took a temporary leave, fearing they would provoke trouble.
The news reports were intriguing, they didn't associate P·B with G·I·D, but emphasized that a notorious pharmaceutical company suffered a devastating blow. There was no clear definition for this event, which was almost a terrorist attack.
They are waiting for Claverley's negotiation results!
If negotiated well, it will be seen as the righteous anger of civic warriors; if not, it could be labeled a terrorist attack...
Joe Ga completely disregarded South Africa's perspective, as President Kabila of the Congo stood front and center.
But he couldn't ignore England's view. If he pushed them to desperation, the mutual attrition would significantly reduce P·B's gains.
Facing the helpless yet resolute Claverley, Joe Ga smiled and said: "G·I·D was an exception. Of course, we can't deal with Barklade Company in the same manner...
How about this, let me take a look at the asset distribution report of Barklade Company...
I also have a bank, and I can form an asset management company anytime.
Instead of going through the trouble of selling assets, why not let me first pick some.
What I want won't be too much!"
Seeing Claverley frown slightly, Joe Ga smiled and said: "May I ask boldly, have you already found a buyer for Barklade Company?"
Claverley nodded slightly and then shook his head, then said to Joe Ga: "Have you heard of the 'Edward Foundation'?"