"Why are you back so early today?"
Seeing her husband swipe the door open, Liv asked.
"The Germans couldn't resist contacting me again; they want to launch another offensive against the Sahel region."
Xia Yu said a while ago that the Koreans would take the initiative to contact him, but I didn't expect it to happen so quickly.
Or, to put it another way, if the crackdown is to be launched in the first quarter of next year, then planning should begin at the end of this year.
Apart from emergency hostage rescue, no major operation can be carried out on a whim; there was a time lag of several months between the two sides' first cooperation.
"This mission is unlikely to be easy. The enemy has reinforced their forces in the Oga direction, and we may be deployed along the Tinkbatul and Kydar line."
Xia Yuren was not in Marle, but he had been keeping abreast of the situation in Marle during this period and knew the weaknesses of the Fa Kingdom.
"Should my child and I go with them?"
Liv touched her belly and asked.
"No need, the conditions there are too harsh. Let's wait until the child can crawl and walk."
Xia Yu also wanted to be with his family of three, but it was still too dangerous to be on the front lines of combat.
“Before that, you’re tired of staying in Europe and Komlujah. You can bring your child and come back to China with your parents. Then we can fly to the Far East together.”
He also mentioned his itinerary in Oslo next year.
Once the goal of eradication is achieved and the defense forces are focused on finishing off the enemy, Xia Yu can also briefly step away to return to his family... no, to take his whole family shopping.
"Yes, after visiting the Far East, I also want to go visit my grandmother's hometown."
Liv had almost forgotten about this.
"In that case, how about my child and I go back to China with Dad and Mom to celebrate the Chinese New Year?"
She calculated the time and realized that next year's Chinese New Year would still be in February.
Xia Yu is busy with business and doesn't have time, but she and her daughter have plenty of time!
"Sure, Mom and Dad will be very happy to hear that you're coming back with them. Also, I built that house in the countryside for my son to get married and have children. You and Xiaoyouzi should go back and stay there more often."
The money for building the new house wasn't Xia Yu's first pot of gold after obtaining the system, but it was the spoils of war he won in his first business deal in the PMC industry, so it was very meaningful.
It also allows me to spend time with Lao Xia and Lin Shuqin, who have always wanted to have grandchildren. This year, half of their dream has come true.
As for the other half, we'll have to wait and see, since nobody knows whether the next baby will be a boy or a girl.
While chatting with his wife about returning to China with their child, Xia Yu almost forgot about his business. He decided to finish dinner before turning on his computer to work.
Much information is publicly available online; for example, the PLA currently has 40 AS550 helicopters in service.
The number may seem small, mainly because the antelope is so durable that the fennec fox cannot completely replace it.
However, the quantity sold was not small at all. In addition to sourcing from the Germans, he might have to make another trip to Xinjiakou later.
This tiny country is honestly incredibly wealthy, possessing everything from F-15s and F-16s, Apaches and Chinooks, caracals and fennec foxes.
With a total population of less than 10 million, having so much equipment is excessive, so many aircraft are used for a few years or a decade before being sold as second-hand and new ones are bought.
Xia Yu plans to buy out the remaining AS550s this time, which will free up staffing space to buy new machines.
Another opportunity was to conduct an on-site inspection of maritime security operations in the Strait of Malacca.
Back then, the headlines were about the Maritime pirates in the Gulf of Aden, but after joint escort by naval vessels from multiple countries, these pirates quieted down considerably, and pirate attacks in the Gulf of Gineya gradually increased.
Those who are not in the industry are not sensitive to news about these pirates, and the same is true for the Strait of Malacca.
This year's data is not yet available, but Xia Yu spent money to buy several copies of last year's professional report, which detailed the number of pirate attacks that occurred in Malacca and the surrounding waters throughout the year.
It's hard to imagine that there were 122 cases (including hostage-taking), which is more than the number of cases that occurred near the Gulf of Gineya.
After learning more about it, Xia Yu discovered that this was because Thailand, India, and Malaysiyah prohibited the provision of private armed security in their territorial waters.
There are no PMSC employees on board, so they're easy prey!
The pirates, like fish in water, didn't need much firepower to successfully board the ship.
Those without safe rooms kidnap hostages and demand ransoms, while those with safe rooms raid the crew's personal belongings and then act as oil thieves at sea, siphoning crude oil or refined oil from the tankers.
They are guaranteed a minimum income of hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars per transaction, earning more than their black counterparts, and it's safer for them.
Unfortunately, Xia Yu, who was preparing to start a maritime business, set his sights on this lucrative opportunity.
Unlike PMSC, which operates long-term shipboard services, Jihuo Defense follows a different business model. Merchant ships that need to cross the territorial waters of multiple countries cannot hire private maritime security, and since they do not need to board the ships, they will not enter the territorial waters of these countries at all.
Yes, they did it right in international waters, which is both reasonable and legal, and no one can find fault with it.
This opportunity also allows Focusfire Defense Asia to establish its initial framework.
The main business focus of the European branch is counter-terrorism, while the Asian branch focuses on combating piracy, because other businesses are too sensitive, and combating piracy is the safest option.
Furthermore, only by first securing the Asian market and establishing the company's maritime strike capabilities can we then calmly take over the security and strike business in the Gulf of Ghana, our own backyard.
Xia Yu kept his eyes on the situation on the west coast of Afica, and he knew that the pirate attacks in the Gulf of Gineya had not yet reached their peak.
The number of cases may double or even triple in a few years, and that will be the best time to enter the market.
Before that, he had ample time to build the company's naval strike force, using the heads of the Malacca pirates as a training ground.
After all, Xia Yu had gone to great lengths to acquire a large ship; he couldn't possibly clear out all the pirates in just two years and only break even.
Stable, continuous, and substantial profits are the goal of Jihuo Defense. If we don't make back the cost of the ships many times over, then we're losing money.
Xia Yu doesn't do business at a loss.
The São Paulo can generate profits by operating under the museum's name, while the new ship, as a strike platform for concentrated fire defense, doesn't generate as much profit for the time being. Operating under the Asian branch will save a lot of trouble.
He took out his notebook and rearranged his schedule.
When evacuating from Maryland and picking up Liv and her son, let the Fisher stop at Singapore for a while. It's not too late to return home after the business is settled.
However, looking at the packed schedule, Xia Yu's work next year will be exceptionally busy.
For the past month and two, he has been keeping a close eye on things in Konluga. The third phase of the aircraft carrier museum is on track, which is a perfect opportunity to seamlessly connect with the trip to the Sahel region.
Xia Yu, as the boss, should be in the second batch to go. The advance team will probably go to Mali to pave the way when the museum opens.
If you do the math, it'll be at least another quarter. Xin Jia's trip will probably take a week to two weeks, followed by another two weeks back in China.
Perhaps after a shopping spree in Oslo, the child will have just learned to call him "Dad".
That's alright, he didn't miss too much time.
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Time flies and it's the weekend. Revolutionary old areas are supposed to have two days off and a pay raise, but the Ministry of National Defense can't wear vests on the street.
The people on duty over the weekend stayed in the building obediently until Xia Yu, who had completed the security check, entered the building.
He remembered that the last time he came was to get a license, but more than a year later, he came to get orders.
"It's a pleasure to see you again, Mr. Sherlock!"
The liaison officer who had been reassigned to another shift came over to greet them.
“I’m also very happy. I’ve been at the Brest Naval Shipyard for the past two weeks. You really should come and see me.”
Xia Yu had contacted the other party by phone many times, but this was only the second time they had met in person.
"The Foreign Security Bureau is not the CIA. We don't have the obsession with knowing our partners' real-time locations, so I'm sorry, Mr. Sherlock, we were unaware that you had come to the United States."
While explaining, he didn't forget to take a jab at the Americans.
"However, if you are so kind as to invite me, I happen to be on vacation the day after tomorrow. It would be wonderful to see the Foch in person. My father served on her sister ship."
Rang was also born into a military family, but like his grandfather, he served in the army and was very curious about naval vessels.
"Then you absolutely have to come. Our carrier-based aircraft training is free of charge, which is a very rare opportunity."
Hearing this, Xia Yu extended another invitation.
Before leaving the country, the training flights that didn't involve live ammunition and carried passengers to ballast were considered a company benefit, and we couldn't charge them for it.
"Definitely, I will definitely seize this opportunity!"
Who doesn't like something free? After working as a part-time liaison for Jihuo Defense for so long, I finally got to enjoy it.
"But we have to talk now, the general is still waiting for you upstairs."
He glanced at the time and said to Xia Yu.
It's a general, not a defense minister, since Western defense ministers don't understand military matters.
These politicians may not have any military experience and may not know how to use any firearms.
The Chief of the National Defense Staff, on the other hand, is someone who wears a military uniform, is knowledgeable and responsible for specific matters, rather than someone who talks big and shows off in front of the camera.
"Greetings, Your Excellency General!"
Looking at the general in front of him, whose hair was still quite thick, Xia Yu greeted him.
Before coming to Bali, he did his homework and knew that this person was recently promoted by Ma Ying-jeou.
The previous one, dissatisfied with the bankers' plan to cut military spending, boldly submitted his resignation.
Politicians often like to cut military spending, especially those with a background in finance.
As global tensions escalate, military spending must not only not be reduced, but must be increased in order to cope with unforeseen changes.
NATO has seemed relatively quiet these past few years, but what if someone pulls off something big one day?
Will military spending be increased again then?
It's not impossible, but if the black guys take the opportunity to cause trouble, their interests in Afica will be hard to protect.
That would be the best time for Xia Yu to ramp up its operations; expanding its mines by double digits in a year would not be a dream.
"Hello, Mr. Sherlock, you are as young as I imagined."
The general sized up Xia Yu for a few seconds before speaking.
He knew that Asians look young, but after looking at the other person's information, he knew their real age.
The highest rank a soldier can attain in the military is a major, yet he made a name for himself in the PMC industry within just a few years, becoming a partner whose capabilities they recognized.
"Yes, Your Excellency, experience is important in this industry, but youth is also an advantage. I can charge to the front lines with my men, get up close to the battlefield, and seize every opportunity."
Xia Yu shared his understanding.
Unlike other industries, in PMC companies, if the boss can both find business and lead the employees to fight, the boost to their combat effectiveness increases exponentially.
Many of our competitors' bosses are based in the rear, and while their employees are professional, their combat effectiveness is questionable.
They can easily beat up the black guys, but because they have the mentality of working-class people, they lack that kind of spirit and drive.
Unlike other companies, Jihuo Defense's boss and employees are truly comrades-in-arms, demonstrating their professionalism and drive, resulting in absolute efficiency.
“I understand. When I was a company commander, I also enjoyed being with my soldiers.”
The general nodded and said.
"But later I became a battalion commander, a brigade commander, and everything changed. I could no longer remember each of their names. They eventually became numbers in my hands for troop deployment."
Xia Yu understood perfectly; this was the transition from a junior commander to a mid-to-high-level commander.
To make such a transition, he may need to further his education, since he dropped out of university with a major in mechanical engineering, not command or any other field.
With his innate talent and the system's instilled understanding of equipment, Xia Yu's limit is an enhanced combo.
Giving a battalion 100 vehicles would definitely not be enough to handle the situation, but Jihuo Defense is far from reaching that scale. Its capabilities are sufficient for the next five or six years.
"Of course, they are not numbers, but living people. My heart aches every time I see a transport plane flying back from Afica and the coffins being carried out after the cabin door opens."
The general continued his story.
Yes, if you don't want people to die, you have to spend money, which is why he sought out Xia Yu.
Even if thousands of people are scattered in different directions, they are still too big a target. Only a PMC company like Jihuo Defense can deliver a heavy blow to the opponent without them even realizing it.
So, which extremist organization is being targeted this time?
Xia Yu asked.
“They are very extreme, but it’s more accurate to call them anti-government armed groups. Your target is the Azawad Coordination Movement.”
The general got to the point, stating that they needed to concentrate their firepower on the target of the cleanup operation.
"The opposing side of the Azawad Coordination Movement is the Tuareg."
Xia Yu immediately confirmed.
"Yes, these Gaddafi mercenaries are skilled in various military equipment and have caused considerable casualties to us and the Marri government forces. Only a devastating blow can bring them back to their senses."
The general said calmly.
Hearing this, Xia Yu really wanted to ask the other party who had released these Tuareg mercenaries back then. Wasn't this a typical case of someone who was both incompetent and loved to play around, only to have their efforts backfire?
People in the UK are like this, and people in the US are like this too; there's really nothing new under the sun.
However, the Azawad Coordination Movement not only attacks soldiers, but also kills civilians who are not of Tuareg ethnicity.
This fits the criteria for concentrated fire defense strikes perfectly. It's like cleaning up the mess left by the Chinese back then. Xia Yu took on this job without any guilt, but they'll have to pay him more!
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