That thing really isn't something just anyone can afford to play around with, Joe Ga could maybe maintain one or two with the Omnipotent Toolbox, but as the big boss, he couldn't be revolving around airplanes all day.
Let ground staff maintain it, without American parts support, that thing is just a burden.
Many countries have bought F-16s, but how many can maintain them?
Shaking his head in refusal of Eric's suggestion, Joe Ga walked towards the low building Waters had pointed out, while asking, "Where's Steven?"
Eric spread his hands and said, "Steven is chatting with the Iraqi Minister of Energy, they're over at the tower.
Boss, the situation in Baghdad isn't good, we need to find a place to talk in detail, there are some things we need your opinion on."
Joe Ga waved his hand and said, "Discussing matters isn't urgent, I need to meet with the people interested in cooperating first.
Iraqi government officials, people from the XN faction, people from the SY faction, I need to confirm their attitudes first, then find a few strong monkeys to slaughter, and after that we can talk about the issues."
As he spoke, Joe Ga looked at Eric's puzzled expression, and with a shrug, continued, "I'm a mercenary, the first thing to do when arriving in a chaotic place is to demonstrate power, otherwise those people won't respect me, how can I talk to them?
Seeing the look on Chris's face like he's eaten shit, I know that the matters in Baghdad are out of your control.
I'm not asking why, I'm asking where the person causing the problems is!"
Eric was startled by the murderous aura emanating from Joe Ga, he exchanged a glance with Chris, then cautiously said, "Boss, shouldn't we first solidify the military contracting company issues?
The problem right now is with them, I've already contacted the people from Tian Peng to deal with it, and expect to hear news soon.
I need to release goodwill in advance, only by uniting the people from the military contracting companies can we have sufficient deterrent power."
Joe Ga glanced at Eric, shook his head, and said, "You're still going by that American logic, that logic has already been proven wrong in Iraq, why are you still so fixated on it?
We're here not to intimidate anyone but to get everyone to cooperate, including those military contracting companies.
You want me to beg them, would that 800 million US dollars be enough?"
Hearing this, Eric gave a wry smile and said, "Boss, then what do you suggest?
The people you've brought are too few, there's not enough deterrence, a lot of things can't be discussed.
You've said it yourself, it's necessary to make everyone respect you, demonstrating strength is a crucial part."
Joe Ga laughed shaking his head upon hearing this and said, "Do you think I came here without any preparations?
Are all your heads filled with the idea of using 800 million US dollars to band together the contracting companies and then leveraging them to execute the plan?
What makes you think a bunch of profit-driven mercenaries will dance to your tune?
If they fulfill the contract, they're already showing reliability!
Guys, don't get it wrong, our original plan didn't include any mercenary companies, it's just that now NATO's air force can't act, so we're letting them on stage.
Do you really think they can replace NATO's aerial deterrence?
They're just self-consolation for the big shots in the United States Congress, I'm letting them share in the benefits as a consideration, not requesting their help.
Don't mistake the priority, we're the problem solvers, the creators of value, the connectors of various interests.
Why the hell are you placing those mercenary companies on such a high pedestal?"
At this moment, Chris had confirmed that Joe Ga was in a bad mood, he pulled Eric who still wanted to argue and with a sigh said, "Hu Lang, a problem has indeed arisen now, we've underestimated the greed of those big companies.
Eric and Steven are already looking for a solution...
I can contact the representatives of the XN and SY factions to come here to meet you.
Steven can get in touch with the people from the Iraqi Government for negotiations.
But the manpower here is too scant, if we can't give them enough confidence..."
Chris looked at Joe Ga with a half-smiling, half-mocking expression and said sullenly, "Alright, you're the boss, so just tell me what I should do?"
Joe Ga looked at Chris and said, "You need manpower, right? Go wait at the entrance of the base, and let the Kurdish in when you see them..."
Upon hearing this, Chris's eyes widened in disbelief and he said, "You've already negotiated with the Kurdish militia?
Shit, why didn't I know?"
Joe Ga looked at Chris disdainfully and said, "Because your head is full of money, I bet you've already forgotten about the humanitarian corridor.
Princess Amina, Owl, and Devil Bird have been funding a bunch of Kurdish militia, they've already spent tens of millions on the Syria-Iraq border...
I promised to fund them to establish a safe zone after the battle of Mosul is over; Princess Amina has spoken about it several times at the United Nations, so it's on record.
You tell me, if I ask them to fight for me, do you think they'll come?
You're damn fixated on the oil fields, are you really up for the task? Why do I feel like Gami is going to dump you sooner or later?"
Having said this, Joe Ga, perhaps feeling he had gone too far, patted the hurt-looking Chris on the arm and said, "Don't mind my harsh words, I know you've done a lot of preparatory work, but the reality is I've only heard bad news since I arrived.
Buddy, don't just look at the profits, you need to find the underlying logic that unites them.
Ending the chaos is the common goal of all ambitious people.
'Ambitious people' here are those who want to maintain power, those who want to make money, those who want to stand out, and those who just love their country...
We give them that support, back their demands, and then we pull them together to take down those warlord bastards who love chaos, after which we all make money and eat well.
Eventually, solving problems will still depend on local Iraqi forces, those mercenary companies are just icing on the cake...
Now America, England, and France have all shut up, those mercenary companies coming for money don't even meet the standard of 'external forces.'
Buddy, we've got dozens of cargo ships floating in the Persian Gulf, dozens of tankers waiting to haul away crude oil; we brought all those here...
We're damn well the biggest 'external force,' the one everyone needs to win over.
You need to get your role right, we're not here to make money, we're here for charity.
We came here to end the war, to help the Iraqi people live a better life.
They should be coming to me!
They should be coming with sincerity, with respect, with a humble attitude!
Chris and Eric exchanged glances, then both looked at Joe Ga as if they'd seen a ghost...
A man who could interpret 'charity' so ingeniously without getting struck by lightning indeed deserved respect!!
With heartfelt admiration, they gave Joe Ga a thumbs-up, and Eric hesitated before saying, "So are you still going to meet with the Iraqi energy minister?"
Upon hearing this, Joe Ga waved his hand and said, "Let them wait, the first people I need to welcome are those who can help me...
Like the big guns and munitions that will be arriving soon...
Like those Kurdish militia who have been waiting in Baghdad for a while...
Most of the collaborators you find with your sight are solely profit-driven, wanting to make a quick buck and then leave Iraq.
I don't mind working with such fellows, because if he wants money, I can give him enough money.
Chris, you have three hours to give me a list of those in the Iraqi government who truly want to save this country.
They are the best partners!"
Enlightened like never before, Chris's eyes shone as he said, "You're right, we ask for very little; we are here to save this country.
Those who love this country should be coming to us, the more they love it, the more they will come to us!!
Shit, we are doing charity, I need to tattoo the word 'charity' on my body, I can't fuck up again!"