King Of War: Starting with Arms Dealer

Qiao's 'consulting fee' was just a joke, but those present didn't take it as a joke.

Qatar's predicament is laid bare; they have various conflicts with Shah, Kuwait, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, and even Egypt.

Qatar is not willing to embrace Iran for protection!

A militarily weak nation possessing immense wealth, yet pretending to be a timely rain, intervening everywhere, and wishing to lead those poor fellows who are having a tough time.

With such an approach, it's only logical they are isolated in the Middle East.

The core conflict among several parties is actually the struggle for influence!

Qatar's princes, teaming up with Qatar's sovereign wealth fund, have been aggressively expanding globally over the past decade, lavishly spending US Dollars and British Pounds everywhere...

Buying sports teams, acquiring iconic buildings in major cities globally, and even investing in power and energy infrastructures in several European countries.

Their extravagant expenditure seems purposeless, but their goal is actually quite clear.

They do all this because they understand the essence of 'money' better than most people.

Those green papers essentially hold no value; turning money into assets, while developing influence through purchasing power, is essential for their long-term national existence.

Unfortunately, Qatar's extravagant actions have touched Shah's sensitive nerves; the conflict isn't irreconcilable, but currently, both sides have overwhelming disagreements on political routes and interests.

Now Qatar is still struggling to hold on, but the reality is Europe and America are more inclined to see the Gulf Cooperation Council split.

Qiao hasn't spent much time in America, but he has conversed with top-level leaders and is even a strategic ally with the current Secretary of State.

Steven is a standard representative of the Energy Group, and their view of the Middle East is very representative.

A united Middle East is good for no one, determined by their economic structure and population numbers.

The wealth of these tycoons emerges from the land; if their development isn't restricted, their destruction of the world's energy and financial systems is immense.

The proposal put forth by Joe Ga seemed absurd, but it aligned with Europe and America's needs.

If these tycoons could maintain a basic level of understanding, they could mobilize America's energy capital from a higher perspective.

Joe Ga clearly explained the content he could comprehend to a few princes, then the princes from Shah, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi collectively withdrew, leaving Sayyid behind with Qiao.

What Qiao shared wasn't deep, but they still needed to make phone calls to seek external assistance.

Politics is not simple business; they need more professional people to judge the feasibility of such actions and what potential losses might result.

Sayyid watched the three princes leave, then he completely relaxed and, with a relaxed expression, sat beside Qiao, raised his 'juice' as a gesture, and smiled saying, "Hu Lang, you are an amazing person!"

As he spoke, it seemed Sayyid recalled something, laughing, he said, "You should talk to them about Yemen; I think with your present status, you have the chance to take over the business in Yemen.

The Gulf Coalition has poured nearly a thousand billion dollars into Yemen, but the situation there has not improved at all.

The power of the Houthi Armed Forces is growing, and Al Qaeda seized the opportunity to rise, causing tremendous impact.

I can't think of anyone else who could end the terrible situation there!

If you're willing, I believe they might offer you a historically lucrative contract."

Joe Ga paused for a moment, then shook his head and laughed, "Do you think I'm pondering solutions for them just to gain benefits?"

Sayyid paused, then said, "Then why are you helping them?"

As he spoke, Sayyid looked at the expression on Joe Ga's face, incredulously saying, "Shit, don't tell me you're doing it just because Al Sani is a friend…"

Joe Ga nodded and then shook his head, saying, "Al Sani is not just a friend; he is also Princess Amina's own brother.

During P.B.'s mid-stage development, you and Al Sani's funds greatly helped me.

We are friends, not merely business partners!

Moreover, I'm not interested in Yemen because the Houthi Armed Forces aren't recognized as terrorists.

In the past, I was merely the owner of a military contracting company, only needing to be responsible for the company; of course, I would pursue any profitable business.

But now it's different; I need to be responsible for many people, so I need more self-reflection on my stance.

Signing a military contract concerning Yemen represents having a clear stance.

The Gulf Cooperation Council is merely an oil alliance; you can't even resolve your internal issues, should I interfere, I'd make money but also create numerous enemies.

By then, the Houthi Armed Forces would hate me, Iran would hate me, and possibly instability in Iraq and Syria would follow…

What the hell am I seeking? Merely those green papers of yours?"

Sayyid lacked the same level of insight and perspective as Qiao.

This wasn't due to a lack of intelligence, but rather his position and the issues he had to consider were different.

After pondering for a long while, Sayyid barely grasped Joe Ga's concerns, shaking his head, he said, "But if you ask for nothing, they can't trust you will genuinely strive on their matters.

Having Shah lead a severance with Qatar is a significant political gamble; their relations are already extremely poor, without a reliable intermediary to coordinate, neither party will be reassured...

Especially Qatar!

Al Sani's family, in terms of military prowess, isn't even on par with us in Dubai!

Once politically isolated, if America and England suddenly abandon them, Shah might incite a coup and swallow them whole.

"This is too risky!"

Joe Ga listened, shrugged his shoulders, and said, "What does this have to do with me? I only gave them advice for Al Sani's sake.

Damn, I'm already busy as hell. Do I have to run off to the Middle East to work?

If they're feeling uneasy, they might as well ignore me and stick with the status quo, which isn't too bad."

Sayyid picked up a lighter and gestured toward Joe Ga's unlit cigar, lighting it for him, and said with a smile, "Maintaining the status quo is impossible...

Now it depends if they are focused on the big picture of the oil group or more concerned about their own situation.

You've proposed a highly feasible solution, and if they don't get a satisfactory answer, they won't let you go easily!

Hu Lang, don't forget your identity. Whether you admit it or not, you have the world's largest energy buyer standing behind you.

Sometimes purchasing power is power, and it's a leverage to balance the situation."

Joe Ga listened and touched his face. It'd been a long time since anyone reminded him about his nationality.

Moreover, he was no longer the small-time player worried about being misunderstood for selling a few guns.

He ignored the existence of 'Old Mother,' which placed a crucial lever in the world energy system in their hands.

Once the Gulf Cooperation Council splits and there's an additional competitor, the energy market's scale will tilt toward the buyer's market.

Even Joe Ga himself didn't realize initially, but now he noticed that he seems, probably, possibly quite important!

Pushing Big-Mouth Tang into position, gaining a say in the United States Congress.

Using a series of maneuvers to stall and force France, dominating Africa, to define P·B as a partner in African affairs.

Recently, he's been pressing England hard, gaining a promise from an investment bank.

And there's an 'Old Mother' dominating Asia, eager to stuff money into his stomach.

'Old Mother's hunger for energy and vast foreign exchange reserves naturally make it a stabilizer in the international energy market.

From this perspective, Boss Qiao is quite important!

Of course, these effects are manufactured by compounded influence, not purely hard power.

However, this ability is already an 'extraordinary power' that those oil tycoons can't hope to achieve.

Thinking of this, Joe Ga suddenly shook his head and laughed, "A bunch of tycoons want to make me the middleman, aren't they overestimating me?

These people picking a hair from their bodies is thicker than my leg..."

Sayyid listened, gloating, and said, "You came up with the solution. Guess what they'll do to Qatar if you can't provide security?"

Joe Ga shook his head in exasperation and said, "Damn it, I give them advice, and I have to clean up their mess too?"

Saying this, Joe Ga glanced sideways at the giggling Sayyid and said, "You don't seem to care at all, why?"

Sayyid shrugged and said, "Big brother, Dubai has very little oil resources. We now focus on tourism and financial services as the core industries of the Emirates.

Investing and doing business is our main goal...

My old man is very satisfied with me now because the guided hunting company is indeed a great project.

I'm currently trying to promote negotiations with other African countries, and Eric, that jerk, is the main negotiator!

If we can monopolize all hunting quotas in Africa, we will become the world's most unique and valuable guided hunting company.

Profit is secondary!"

Saying this, Sayyid looked at Joe Ga and said, "Not to mention others, Hu Lang, when are you going to South America?

I don't have many solutions there. If you can make headway in Brazil, I can use funds to expand the scale and reach of the guided hunting company.

Our goal should be to create miraculously human resorts in places where people are rarely seen across the globe!

I recently sold some fixed assets in England and raised a large sum of money.

Hu Lang, let's hit South America!

Let's go to the heart of the Amazon to build a miraculous resort that only billionaires can afford to enter!"

Joe Ga looked at Sayyid as if he were a ghost...

This guy has been overly ambitious recently. Africa's business hasn't been completely sorted out, yet he wants to move into the Amazon center...

Is that even a place for people to stay?

According to Boss Qiao, the guided hunting company should build resorts where there are bikinis, then use seaplanes to fly various tycoons in for fishing and adventure.

What's the point of building a resort deep in the jungle, just for the 'coolness'?

However, Boss Qiao can understand the desert tycoons' fervor for green spaces.

Now, with Congo's greenery readily available, it's in line with his character to want to stake a claim in the Amazon's center, but it doesn't make business sense at all.

Just as Boss Qiao wanted to critique Sayyid's business philosophy, Al Sani walked into the cigar room with a serious expression, closing the door behind him...

Seeing Joe Ga directing his gaze at him, Al Sani seriously said, "Hu Lang, let's talk..."