“Then I’m relieved. These young men are completely different from the Afika soldiers I imagined. I really hope they can survive on the battlefield.”
As a responsible instructor, Kuhn also adhered to the teaching philosophy of "more sweat in training, less bloodshed in wartime".
As for his service period, he clocked in and out on time, working from nine to five with weekends off.
That's because nobody expects them to actually go to war, and nobody wants something to return like lightning.
But in Afica, there are real battles and real bloodshed, so that approach won't work; he has to use his most valuable, untapped methods.
"Yes, life is the most precious thing. I hope that after the war ends, they can become teachers, go to university, and get training to become engineers."
Soldiers must eventually reintegrate into society, and this is true in every country; professional soldiers are ultimately only a small minority.
Xia Yu regrets not continuing his junior year of college after being discharged from the military. Instead, he dropped out and started his own business. Otherwise, he would have a wife and children by now!
But even so, he won't come to Afica.
"Let's not talk about that for now. I have something I'd like to ask you for help with. You've served in the army for so many years, do you know any skilled tank crew members, and are you sure they'd be willing to work in Afika?"
There's no need to beat around the bush when dealing with Chinese people; just get straight to the point. Xia Yu didn't waste any more words.
"Let me think, I know all the cool young guys from the armored regiment next door who fly Leopard 2s, and there are quite a few grenadiers who come to Afika to do PMC work, but these two things don't seem to have any connection!"
Kuhn scratched his already thinning hair, finding it hard to believe that such a person existed.
Yes, technical soldiers find it easier to get jobs than pure combat soldiers.
In novels, retired special forces kings can apply for a five-star general position at Green Osmanthus Garden, but in reality, those who prefer stability will go to law enforcement agencies, while those who like excitement will pick up a gun again and become employees of PMC Company, crossing the line of fire.
What about technical soldiers who dislike stability and prefer excitement?
Bringing your own firearms to your post is easy, but bringing your own tanks and infantry fighting vehicles is more difficult, which limits most skilled soldiers.
Even someone as capable as Xia Yu started out using an excavator.
"Think about it again, there must be one."
Xia Yu encouraged Kuhn, saying that he himself was a living example.
Although Afica came to pay off debts, won't foreigners go bankrupt? Won't foreigners not have to pay off debts?
"It seems there really is one. He was originally a gunner for the Leopard 2. Later, when the French withdrew from Mali, he actively signed up to participate in peacekeeping. However, peacekeeping doesn't require tanks at all, so he came to our battalion to receive short-term training as an infantry fighting vehicle gunner."
After racking his brains, Kuhn finally unearthed a target that met the criteria from the depths of his memory.
Xia Yu noticed that he could operate the Leopard 2 main gun and the Weasel's machine gun, and had participated in the peacekeeping operations in Mali. Wasn't this exactly the kind of talent he needed?
It's a pity he's not the tank commander; otherwise, he could train a driver and a gunner, and put together two crews, allowing the tank and infantry fighting vehicle to operate in coordination.
It's nice to imagine, but in reality, let's take it slow. For example, let's try to get this guy to come over first.
"Do you have his contact information?"
"Of course, that guy even had a drink with me after he came back from peacekeeping. But as you know, it's harder for gunners in a vehicle crew to find jobs than drivers. After he was discharged, he seemed to have a hard time reintegrating into society. He didn't hold down any of his jobs for long before returning to Afika."
Kuhn's tone was somewhat regretful.
That guy was discharged normally. As a non-commissioned officer, he could have served in the military until retirement, but he ended up leaving anyway.
"And what about him now?"
"His talents couldn't be fully utilized at a bauxite mine in Gineya; his rifle shooting scores were terrible."
Kuhn didn't hold back when criticizing his comrades, and Xia Yu's rifle shooting was also terrible, as he usually only used a short-barreled assault rifle.
Does he speak French?
Xia Yu asked.
He remembered that Gineia also spoke French.
"Yes, I am quite proficient. I was his instructor back then. Knowing that my mother is from Malaysia, she specifically learned from me. When I went to Maryland, I also had a language environment."
Language is not a problem either; it seems he's determined to get this employee.
“Kuhn, you have to help me. What are the prospects for mining in Gineya? Get the young man to come work for me. He’ll have a base salary of $6,000 a month, plus combat allowance.”
“You’re really generous. I’ve talked to him about salary. The full salary and allowance for working in a mine is less than 4,000 euros. You can’t even earn that in China!”
High welfare means high taxes. Pre-tax wages in a country may look attractive, but you'll be shocked after paying taxes. Therefore, it's much better to pay taxes locally when working overseas.
Xia Yu also benefits. With an elite gunner in the team, his hands are freed up to take on more and bigger projects. He can earn tens of millions of dollars a year from military contracting alone.
Of course, don't envy the boss for making so much money. Besides providing vehicles and supplies, Xia Yu also has to bring in business himself. He only made so much money by cutting out the middlemen.
"Can you wait that long? This is a crucial moment for me."
Kuhn would be happy to help, but he's currently focused on training and can't leave at all.
"No rush, once I get my plane registered, we'll fly there directly."
The second batch of vehicles under the contract has not yet been delivered, the helicopter is not ready, and Domi still needs special training.
With so many things to do, Xia Yu won't be able to leave for at least a month. Let that guy watch the mine for another month, and he can save a month's salary.
Saving money wasn't the goal; I just wanted the young man to enjoy a peaceful life before he passed away.
When he arrived at Xia Yu's place, he learned what true intensity meant. From the moment the contract was signed and the battle began, there was only attack, attack, and more attack.
"Bang!"
Gunshots rang out, and the Red River pigs, which were rooting around in the field eating cassava, squealed and fled.
"Hans, you missed again."
After putting down the binoculars, his companion complained as he aimed his gun.
"Bang!"
Another gunshot rang out, and the sub-adult sow, who had been rampaging wildly, rolled over and fell to the ground, her legs twitching uncontrollably.
What is a gap? This is a gap.
Hans was also puzzled. He had clearly aimed the gun just now, but he suddenly felt a chill and accidentally fired it off course.
These symptoms suggest he may have contracted the virus again.
I had malaria in Maritah a few years ago, and I've been very careful ever since, so I shouldn't get it again!
No, he's just being targeted by someone.
"It's my fault, I'll take care of the rest!"
Hans got up, drew his saber, and went over to deal with the wild boar.
Mining is a very boring job. Today I took a day off and was invited by a local employee to hunt the rampant wild boars in the village.
Chinese people are quite obsessed with eating pork, but someone still managed to miss a shot from a distance of just over 200 meters. That level of skill is way too low for a PMC mine employee.
However, they are good at using artillery. Although there are no tank guns or machine guns in the mine, there is a 60mm mortar.
After tinkering with it a few times, Hans figured it out completely and successfully repelled an attack by armed militants with two shells.
Thus, he occupied the position of a gunner in the team, but in reality, he was doing the work of a gunner.
Unfortunately, you can't use cannons to hunt wild boars, otherwise he would definitely hit them.
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