"I think Boss Lin's suggestion is feasible. Commander Gan, what do you think?"

Nbanra took a deep breath, seemingly having made up his mind, and turned to look at Ganshang beside him.

Gan Shang's face was gloomy and uncertain, his expression somewhat complicated.

Lin Dong said he could bring down the Kachin King, and he didn't doubt it. What he was worried about was the distribution of power after the deed was done.

After all, there are too many such examples in history.

When conquering a kingdom, everyone is of one mind; once the kingdom is conquered, the birds are gone and the bow is put away; the ruler is abandoned and the ministers are killed; the rabbit is caught and the hunting dog is cooked; even brothers turn against each other...

"Boss Lin, I have a question." Gan Shang hesitated for a moment before speaking to Lin Dong.

"you say."

"What are your conditions for helping us like this? Or rather, what do you want in return?"

"Of course there are conditions. My demands are actually very simple: Kachin State must recognize the existence of the Dragon Gang from now on."

"Um... could you be a little more specific?" Gan Shang immediately became interested upon hearing Lin Dong's answer.

Even Chief of Staff En, who was daydreaming about a future of wealth and power in Kachin State, stopped and listened attentively.

As the victors of the Battle of Eagle Valley, Lin Dong's tireless efforts to help them rise to power must have been for a reason.

And now, he's about to lay his cards on the table.

Lin Dong smacked his lips, lowered his head to think for a moment, and then began to explain:

“I will help you get to the top, and after it’s done, you must promise to do two things.”

"First, acknowledge the existence of the Dragon Gang in northern Myanmar and refrain from any unreasonable suppression of our gang."

"Secondly, the Kachin Independence Army must actively protect all of the Dragon Gang's businesses in Kachin State, including mines, arms deals, etc., and must not levy any taxes on them."

Hearing Lin Dong's words, Gan Shang secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, he did not propose to interfere in military and political affairs.

Gan Shang and Enbanla exchanged a natural glance, their meanings clear to each other: with such conditions, what was there to hesitate about?

“However, I also have a concern,” Lin Dong said again.

“Brother Lin, please speak freely,” Enbanla said first.

"Yes, since we're going to cooperate, we should be open and honest with each other. If Boss Lin has any questions, he might as well speak frankly."

Gan Shang replied, his face now showing no trace of the struggle that had been there, replaced by a sincere smile.

"Any business needs to be bound by a contract or agreement, let alone a business like this where you could lose your head?"

Lin Dong smiled and took a cigarette from the pack, lighting it calmly.

"So, how do you two think the interests of our Dragon Gang can be effectively protected?"

Upon hearing this, Gan Shang and Enbanla looked at each other in bewilderment. These words had stumped these two important figures in the Kachin army.

When it comes to fighting, they're experts; but these contracts and agreements are just too complicated and convoluted.

"I do have a way to solve this problem of mutual trust very well." Lin Dong took a drag of his cigarette and slowly exhaled.

"What methods are there? Please tell me, Boss Lin."

"It's very simple, you two just need to join our Dragon Gang."

"What? Join the Dragon Gang?"

"Yes."

Lin Dong's suggestion is absolutely outlandish.

Gan En and the other man were speechless and could only keep looking at each other, both of them astonished by Lin Dong's outrageous move.

Two powerful figures in Kachin State, one the future Kachin King and the other the next commander-in-chief of the independence army, are actually going to join an underground gang?

What the hell is going on here?!

"Gentlemen, you are only joining the Dragon Gang, which will not affect your original authority and interests."

"On the contrary, as the top two leaders of the Kachin branch of the Dragon Gang, you can not only mobilize the gang's resources, but you can also each take 10% of the Dragon Gang's business profits in Kachin."

"Besides, the world is a dangerous place, and it's much more convenient to leave some things to underground gangs."

Lin Dong spoke slowly and deliberately; he wasn't in a hurry.

Because he knew that by joining the Dragon Gang—a supposedly risk-free and profitable arrangement—he could reap enormous benefits that no one could resist.

Despite being high-ranking figures in the Kachin Independence Army, Gan En and his companion were not exactly wealthy.

Firstly, it was due to the deliberate suppression by Kachin King Ding Ying, and secondly, their own troops and private soldiers also required a large amount of money to subsidize them on a daily basis.

......

Target scanning...

[Nbanla, male, 51 years old, Chief of Staff of the Kachin Independence Army, involved in 316 cases including drug trafficking, illegal mining, arms trafficking, and massacre of civilians, with a total value of 353.02 million yuan.]

Hidden locations of the black gold: No. 36 Jinglang Road, Myitkyina City (valued at 210 million); Headquarters of the Third Division, Mangji Town (valued at 143.02 million).

[Gan Shang, male, 39 years old, commander of the Kachin Independence Army, is involved in 287 cases including operating illegal mines, illegal human trafficking, and massacre of civilians. The value of his illicit gains is 349 million yuan.]

Hidden locations for black gold: 198 Shan East Street, Myitkyina (valued at 300 million); Headquarters of the Heavy Armored Combined Brigade, Rigi (valued at 49 million).

......

During a break in the conversation, Lin Dong quietly activated the Black Gold Eye.

Sure enough, the wealth of these two so-called big shots was less than that of a drug kingpin in a region of northern Myanmar.

You say they don't lack money? Who would believe that?

Thinking of this, Lin Dong became even calmer, leaning back on the sofa, puffing on his cigarette, feeling incredibly comfortable.

"Boss Lin, I'd like to ask, how much profit does the Dragon Gang make in Kachin every year?"

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