King Of War: Starting with Arms Dealer

Joe Ga could probably guess why these princes were looking for him...

Dubai Prince Sayyid was the most relaxed; ever since he took over the hunting company, he's been entirely focused on the business.

Although the hunting company hasn't achieved profitability yet, its scale is significant, and it monopolizes hunting quotas in central and western parts of Africa. The outside world views this extravagant company positively...

Since Joe Ga's shift in mindset, he no longer demands profitability from the hunting company.

Now, he seeks assets. A hotel occupying the best scenic locations, with vast grounds and complete facilities—that's excellent assets!

Not to mention the profit expectations are good; even if just breaking even, over time, those assets will appreciate on their own.

If Sayyid didn't need to go public for financing, he'd already have made big money with Boss Qiao by now.

Sayyid came here simply to celebrate that Joe Ga is going to have a son, unlike the other princes.

Eric's Middle East trip has already been going on for over a month!

Shah backed the wrong candidate during the elections; they have some reservations about the olive branch Eric represents from Big Mouth Tom.

Thus, after the Shah Royal Family learned through special channels that Eric's true boss is Joe Ga, they arranged for a prince to find Sayyid, who brought gifts and a princess for a proactive visit.

Eric's contacts with Shah couldn't be kept from Qatar. Prince Al Sani, as the deputy director of the Qatari Security Department, naturally had to pay attention, so he too came along.

He claimed to be visiting his sister, and also brought along some lively girls for Amina to play with.

Abu Dhabi was simpler; though Tahnoon and Joe Ga had a brief encounter, they hit it off well.

The United Arab Emirates reaped benefits through investments in Iraq while quietly mending parts of their relations with Iran.

All arranged by Boss Qiao!

Now with the leader of the Gulf Coalition sending people to Central Africa, Abu Dhabi couldn't just sit idly.

Shah's attitude is crucial; it's not an exaggeration to say Shah's actions can determine the Middle East's situation.

As the United Arab Emirates is wealthy, they must follow the lead while not entirely offending Iran.

A fun guy, upon hearing there were princesses in both Shah's and Qatar's teams, called home and had a few princesses flown over to join the commotion...

The British Princess Beatrice was a bit reserved for the first two days, but now she's completely relaxed, though her gaze sometimes peculiarly targets Boss Qiao.

In fact, Boss Qiao was annoyed by these guys' antics, but there's no choice...

Now Boss Qiao has developed a reputation as a 'friend of women', feminist, princess savior, knight of the princess, which is becoming well-known.

Moreover, with the presence of Princess Amina, Middle Eastern princes visiting have to bring along some princesses to show 'political correctness'.

Such matters are particularly annoying!

Boss Qiao's iron-hearted tough guy image has been washed away in the female-centric tide.

He's frustrated by the difficult guests in his household, but there's no way around it.

Princess Amina, haloed icon, now a superstar in charity and women's rights, roams freely across the Middle East, the United Nations, and Sangha Town like a beacon in many people's eyes.

Any Middle Eastern prince edging closer to her risks being accused of leeching off her fame, with criticisms regarding the lack of freedom for their princesses looming large.

The best way to counter this is sending a few lively princesses, proving under media scrutiny that their household isn't as perverse as described externally.

They don't wish it to be this way, but people's words really are fearful, especially women's words!

Boss Qiao hasn't invested much in online media; he just keeps Princess Amina, Princess Charlene, Jemma Alexander close, maintaining a significant presence online.

This is no joke; men might seemingly be avid internet users, but most are 'silent majority', with online discourse dominantly controlled by women.

As social media becomes increasingly prominent, women's voices naturally grow louder.

Whether this is good or not, Joe Ga cannot judge, but he's undoubtedly a beneficiary!

Look, even the traditionally stubborn Shah Royal Family yielded, huh...

Urged by Nis, Joe Ga stepped into the circle of princes...

In reality, everyone has been together for two days, but Boss Qiao hasn't directly responded to them, almost inseparably sticking by Nis, leaving them no chance to speak.

Joe Ga watched Prince Shah Dewali seemingly breathe a sigh of relief. He laughed and hugged a few big shots and then said with a smile: "I'm sorry to make you wait here, these days have been inadequately hosted, I ask for your indulgence..."

Dewali isn't particularly handsome, but his eyes are especially bright. Facing Boss Qiao's apology, the prince smiled and said: "I apologetically visit...

I have thoroughly reviewed your feats in Liberia and Iraq. You are an excellent leader and politician, and your wife Devil Bird is a legendary MSL woman.

I feel very honored to have witnessed the birth of your child!"

As he spoke, Dewali raised his 'juice' to Joe Ga, indicating, and said: "Hu Lang, we've cooperated a few times in the past, and it's been pleasant every time. I hope we can collaborate more in the future."

Joe Ga glanced at the expressionless Qatar Prince Al Sani, then smacked his lips and said with a smile: "Guys, I know what you're here for!

You want to inquire about Big Mouth Tom's policy directions, and by the way, confirm the purpose of Eric's Middle East trip."

Saying this, Joe Ga spread his hands and said: "Actually, it's simple. Eric's purpose is to do business.

Now in the Middle East, only Aqionghan is still at war and depleting resources, but the American Government is starting to lose patience.

The arms industry's appetite is enormous, and without sufficient profit to fill it, they are bound to do something outrageous.

Big Mouth Trump doesn't want to go to war, but some things are beyond his control, you understand what I mean, right?"

Dvali understood immediately...

Joe Ga had already laid out the purpose of Eric's trip to the Middle East...

'Arms purchase'!

Only by satisfying the appetite of the military-industrial complex can the Middle East be calmed, and only by meeting their financial demands can enough time and space be bought for the 'war-averse' Big Mouth Trump.

This is an open strategy!

The top choice is Shah, firstly because Shah is insecure, secondly because leveraging Shah can trigger an arms race among the nations of the Middle East.

Especially Qatar!

This small country has the world's largest proven reserves of natural gas, Shah has been wanting to swallow them whole for a long time.

Shah has tried both soft and hard tactics, even poisoning water sources, but Qatar managed to withstand it all with the backing of Britain and America.

Of course, these things happened more than a decade ago. Now Qatar, holding a third of the world's natural gas sales revenue, is gradually starting to exert power in the Middle East region.

The famous GCC is composed of the six countries of Shah, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Yemen.

The Gulf Coalition's background in fighting Yemen is to help the Yemeni Government suppress the Houthi Armed Forces with the help of GCC brothers.

Qatar possesses top-tier military equipment but only third-rate soldiers.

This oil-rich country has 8,000 soldiers with only 10 million US Dollars in salaries, most of whom are from India and Pakistan, earning a pittance; it's a wonder they have any combat effectiveness at all.

What keeps them stable is the 7,000 United State Army troops stationed there.

Qatar cannot engage in war but is extremely wealthy, hence in recent years, it has been trying to compete with Shah for GCC leadership.

What's rather troublesome is that Qatar has a good relationship with Iran and openly supports Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood, which are both jointly listed as terrorist organizations by Egypt and Shah.

As American influence in the Middle East wanes, Qatar's situation is becoming increasingly precarious.

They claim to be a bridge between Iran and Shah, wishing to become a timely savior in the Arab World, which impinges on the core interests of leader Shah.

If Shah uses arms purchases to 'bribe' Big Mouth Trump, Qatar will have to follow suit.

Al Sani is a friend of Joe Ga, and according to Joe Ga's character, he would never betray a friend.

But with the current situation, once Shah moves, Qatar must move with it, and if they cannot balance the affection of their American daddy, Qatar will be in danger.

The game here is exceedingly complex...

The princes of Shah, United Arab Emirates, and Qatar gathered at Joe Ga's place, though they appeared to be having a pleasant conversation, actually, each was extremely guarded.

This is what Joe Ga dislikes the most!

I'm about to have a son, what's the point of you guys scheming and making the atmosphere so tense here?

Thinking of this, Joe Ga raised his 'juice' in his hand and said somewhat helplessly, "Guys, we all have our own positions, but that doesn't mean we are necessarily enemies.

Right now, we just need to solve the problem brought about by America!

I used to not understand your grandeur, saw you only as tycoons nourished by oil.

But recently, I realized, those green papers are far less important than people imagine.

Turning paper into assets is the smartest move.

Stocks and bonds are assets, villas and yachts are assets, and arms can also be assets, and if properly managed, they can be profitable assets."

Looking at the princes with peculiar expressions, Joe Ga joked, "Of course, turning a profit with arms isn't something just anyone can do.

Your antique soldiers and farmer soldiers are useless, even armed to the teeth.

Your squabbles are all about vying for Arab leadership.

I don't know much about your situation, so I don't understand what you're after, but have you considered that Iran is right there.

They've already reached into Iraq and soon will connect with Syria.

Plus, you're being thrashed by the Houthi Armed Forces' peasants, and once Yemen falls, Shia Islam will occupy most of the Middle East.

If Iran doesn't give the nod, what's the point in winning leadership?

Your oil can only be exchanged for US Dollars, and as long as this situation continues, you don't have the initiative.

Guys, don't think I'm being harsh, that's the reality.

Instead of guarding against each other, why not relax and enjoy a vacation?

Trust me, whatever the event, there's always a solution in the end."