Having stayed in Kokang for nearly twenty days, Lin Dong had already converted most of the black money in Kokang's gambling city and old town.
Although new blood continues to flow in every day, Lin Dong cannot stay in the same place every day for the sake of money, thus delaying his subsequent plans.
After things settled down in northern Myanmar, he was ready to start anew, and he had already planned out the route for this trip long ago:
The first stop is Europe, mainly Italy, France, England, Germany, and the watchmaking country (Switzerland).
The second stop is the Northern Bear Kingdom.
The third stop: an island nation.
The fourth stop, of course, is the United States, a country with unparalleled wealth.
Fifth stop, to be determined.
Lin Dong plans to spend three or four months, before Hong Kong's return to China in 1997, arranging a simplified version of the gangsters' crazy "zero-dollar shopping" for this messed-up world.
Isn't it almost Chinese New Year?
We'll go on this trip, collect some extra bribes, and recruit more subordinates.
While we're at it, we can also make some money and supplies, which would be a great way to have a prosperous New Year. Is that too much to ask?
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In 1997, northern Myanmar had completely deviated from its original historical trajectory.
The appearance of Lin Dong, this time-space butterfly, changed the fate of countless people in this war-torn land.
Kachin State, which is becoming more independent compared to other forces in northern Myanmar, has benefited from the support of the Dragon Gang and the close cooperation between Ganshon and Nbanla over the past six months.
The total strength of the Independent Army has increased from 50,000 to more than 80,000.
With the support of the Dragon Gang's vast financial resources, the weaponry and equipment of this formidable force have also been further upgraded.
In particular, the Mountain Eagle Special Forces under Angduk's command have expanded tenfold in size.
In addition to the original force of over 300 people, a special airborne special forces battalion and a BM-8 rocket artillery rapid reaction force were also specially formed.
Kunzhai, which had long occupied Eagle Valley, also recruited soldiers and expanded its family power under the leadership of Kunfeng.
The raw stone vein that Lin Dong discovered has been mined for half a year.
This mine continuously brings Lin Dong and Kunzhai a great deal of wealth...
Kun Sein, the nominal leader of the Dragon Gang in northern Myanmar, was not idle either.
In just one year, he has developed a gang of 50,000 members in the Kokang region alone.
However, the Dragon Gang Kokang Guard Force, which he directly controlled, was much smaller in scale compared to the Kachin Independence Army.
Even today, the guard has only about 5,000 men, plus three tank companies.
However, Kokang also has a gang of over 7,000 young gangsters.
Although this young, newly formed army had not experienced any real combat, Kun Sheng firmly believed that this unit would bring him and Boss Lin surprises in the future.
In addition, Lin, the eldest brother, recently won over the Peng family father and son.
With the addition of the Peng family's self-defense force, the Dragon Gang's strength in Kokang has naturally reached a new level.
As for Lin Dong's move in Dongzhi City, he not only incorporated Na Win's 89th Division, but also controlled a territory within a radius of 300 kilometers.
The most significant effect of this move was that it planted a sharp blade deep in the heart of southern Myanmar.
In the days to come, the Myanmar government forces will undoubtedly have even more sleepless nights.
In addition to the secret ledger that Xiang Shanhe found at Ne Win's residence, over the next three months, more and more Burmese military generals with evidence of corruption will be recruited and turned against their cause.
Lin Dong was certain that it was only a matter of time before the Dragon Gang eventually took control of the entire country of Myanmar.
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As for the other warlord forces entrenched in northern Myanmar, there are no fewer than 30 of them, large and small.
The strongest among them are Wa State, Tachileik, and Mong La.
Together with Kokang, they were once known to outsiders as the "F4 of Northern Myanmar".
Lin Dong had given specific instructions to Gan Shang and Kun Sheng on how to deal with these warlords, both large and small, more than half a year ago.
They were instructed to do everything in their power, no matter the cost or method, within six months.
Whether through coercion, bribery, or turning his subordinates against him.
They even resorted to ruthless methods such as threatening family members and disappearing without a trace, all to firmly control these warlord forces in the hands of the Dragon Gang.
Fortunately, Gan Shang and Kun Sheng were quite capable in their work.
In just six months, they used both soft and hard tactics, employing every possible means.
If they encounter someone who doesn't obey, they won't hesitate to use force or make them disappear from the face of the earth.
They resolutely swept away all the warlord forces entrenched in northern Myanmar, either incorporating those that needed to be incorporated or eliminating those that needed to be eliminated...
Now, northern Myanmar can truly be considered a monolithic entity, belonging to the Dragon Gang.
Lin Dong's title of "King of Northern Myanmar" is well-deserved.
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During his time back in Kokang, Lin Dong met with dozens of military and political dignitaries, acting like a local king and indulging in the life of a king in northern Myanmar.
Lin Dong naturally attached great importance to these individuals who could recognize the situation and were genuinely loyal to him.
Since the method of guaranteeing 100% loyalty has already been used, necessary spiritual and material incentives are indispensable.
That concludes the discussion.
The entire territory of northern Myanmar is now under Lin Dong's control.
With the strong backing of northern Myanmar, Lin Dong's Thousand Islands Project will have a higher success rate.
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On February 1, Lin Dong prepared to board his private jet again.
His first destination was Italy.
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