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Lin Shuqin looked in the direction from which the commotion came and saw a small black dot growing larger and larger until it turned into one of the new helicopters her son's museum had acquired, flying straight toward them.
This is also theirs.
Foreign helicopters are so cheap, and they're available everywhere.
In reality, it wasn't cheap; the price of a new machine that Xin Jia-kang bought more than ten years ago was over $3 million.
Two years ago, after taking a liking to a new product, we packaged it up and sold it to the Tsuna Air Force. It then went through a third intermediary before reaching Jihuo Defense, which is how we managed to get it at an unbelievably low price.
However, after systematic maintenance and refurbishment, these AS550s in their actual condition can easily sell for 2 million.
Pilot Fitt landed the helicopter on the helipad outside the garden, ready to welcome the boss and his family, whom he was meeting for the first time.
He was recruited by Liv.
After becoming a daughter-in-law of the Xia family, the girl didn't slack off even while heavily pregnant. During the few months she spent back in China, she set up the basic framework of the European branch.
A total of 20 employees were recruited, including only one squad of combat/security personnel.
This is enough for now. If the branch offices need more staff, we can temporarily draw staff from headquarters.
There are a total of 8 skilled workers who retired from KSK and GSG-9. With their abilities, they are fully capable of earning high salaries in local PMC and PSC companies. However, the fact that they are to be sent to Afica makes them hesitant.
Unlike Hans, they are the kind of people who are reluctant to leave their homeland. Short business trips are fine, but they are not happy to stay in Afica for a long time, even if they are paid 10,000 euros.
If you can stay in Germany or the surrounding area, people will be eager to work there for four or five thousand.
So, after selecting the best of the best, these 8 people were chosen.
The remaining team consists of a five-person helicopter crew of two pilots and three maintenance personnel.
There is also a former Weasel 1 airborne combat vehicle crew (2 people) and a comprehensive support team (5 people) capable of maintaining tracked/wheeled vehicles.
The person in charge was Erwin, the captain of an 8-man combat squad, who had previously served as a junior commander in the combat squadron of the 9th Border Guard Battalion.
After retiring, Old E didn't want to be a federal police officer who issued tickets and handled various civil disputes every day.
So, before retiring, he was recommended to interview at Firepower Defense. Erwin seized the opportunity and became a full-time employee of the branch office with weekends off, allowing him to go home every week to spend time with his family.
On weekdays, we're on call 24/7. The dormitories in the castle annex are quite nice.
For now, meals will be provided jointly with the renovation team. Once they leave, Liv will set up a dedicated logistics team.
Even the smallest castle, if it is well-structured, requires a lot of specialized manpower to maintain, and the fire prevention and control work has created many jobs for the local area.
"I don't care about anything else, but I definitely need to hire a Chinese chef in a few years."
Xia Yu said to his wife from the helicopter.
He wasn't born with a divine body that could preserve his fertility; eating white food was fine once in a while, but eating it continuously would be too painful.
"We'll definitely hire them. The main kitchen is decorated to the standards of a Chinese restaurant."
Liv quickly comforted her husband.
Her husband is great in every way, except he's picky about food, especially Chinese stir-fries.
It's quite delicious, not to mention you don't have to prepare the ingredients or clean up afterward, which doubles the flavor.
Lin Shuqin and Lao Xia couldn't understand the French the young couple was muttering; their attention was entirely focused on the view outside the porthole.
The scenery below gradually changes from houses concentrated in the town to villages with scattered buildings, until it becomes more and more remote, venturing into a large woodland.
Then the two of them saw a castle they had only ever seen on television.
"Xiaoyu, this is the house you bought."
Lin Shuqin turned to her son and asked.
"Yes, it's a local specialty, Dad, Mom, isn't this place secluded enough?"
After hearing Xia Yu's explanation, the couple finally understood why they had to use a helicopter for the trip.
"It's secluded. Aren't you afraid to live here? At least there are people in our village, but there's not a soul here."
Old Xia also spoke up.
“My branch office is also here, and more than 20 employees live here. In the future, Afica will have more employees coming over, so there’s no fear of a shortage of staff.”
Xia Yu explained.
Without a branch office, he certainly wouldn't have moved his entire family to such a remote little fort.
However, the unique nature of Xia Yu's industry makes this the best choice.
Afica doesn't have many requirements, but PMC companies with heavy equipment should be located in developed countries, and the more remote the location, the better.
The helicopter landed on the helipad in front of the bunker, and Xia Yu first led his parents to visit the bunker, which was still in its unfinished state.
"And tanks too!"
Upon seeing the two Weasel 1s, Lao Xia exclaimed in surprise.
For those who are not military enthusiasts or professionals, it is difficult to distinguish between tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, self-propelled howitzers, and self-propelled anti-aircraft guns.
He just thought the tank was a bit small and the armor was a bit thin.
“Dad, you know Europe isn’t very peaceful right now. Having guns alone isn’t enough; you need this.”
Xia Yu inspected the condition of the two tanks and said.
Is it really that dangerous?
"The countryside is alright, but there are too many refugees in the city."
Merkel's most criticized aspect is her policy toward refugees.
From the perspective of Xia Yuhua, it's fine to donate money or give some supplies, but refugees absolutely cannot be let in.
Issuing work visas to address the shortage of low-level labor is like issuing a time bomb to the refugee population, which includes all sorts of people and could explode at any moment.
This has been proven by the fact that in recent years, urban public security has deteriorated significantly, with the number of criminal cases increasing year by year, leaving only villages and towns as the last piece of safe haven.
"When you go out to play, stay with the bodyguards and tour guides I've assigned to you, and never go out alone."
Xia Yu instructed his parents.
“I understand. We came from that era too. Back then, when your mother went out, she would stuff money into her socks.”
After Lao Xia mentioned it, Xia Yu also remembered it.
Back then, Mao Zedong's banknotes weren't red yet, so if you didn't hide them well, they could easily get lost.
More than a decade has passed, and the security in my hometown has improved, while old Europe has continued to regress.
If someone picks your wallet or steals your phone, as long as you're safe, it's not a big deal.
But if you want to stage a terrorist attack or make headlines, then there's nothing I can do; MP5 will give you a chance to restart.
"boss!"
As the group emerged from the bunker, all the combat/security personnel lined up and saluted Xia Yu, led by Erwin.
Since this wasn't Afica, Xia Yu, not paying much attention, returned the greeting to everyone.
They ranged in age from twenty-seven or twenty-eight to thirty-five or thirty-six, were in good shape, and looked very elite.
But without the spirit and energy of World War II veterans, that's what happens when the lineage is broken, or rather, people won't feel at ease if the lineage isn't broken.
In a non-total war, at the level of private military contracting, the quality of the personnel reaching this level of elite workers is, frankly, a bit excessive.
Xia Yu was willing to pay a premium for this surplus, after all, Ji Huo Defense only wanted the best.
"This is our first meeting. I am honored to have such excellent employees. At Firepower Defense, we did rough work in Afica, but that won't work in Europe. We have to be more meticulous. I hope that with everyone's help, the company can grasp the right balance."
Liv led the couple towards the main castle first, leaving Xia Yu to get acquainted with the staff.
As he said, in Afica, the main objective was to eliminate the target and rescue the hostages on the side.
In Europe, hostages are given priority; this is the reason why people are meticulous in their work.
Among the eight people in front of them were two snipers, one using a PSG-1A1 semi-automatic sniper rifle and the other using a DSR-1 bolt-action sniper rifle with two magazines.
The PSG-1 helicopter, comparable to a large G3, and the DSR-1, which uses a lot of titanium, aluminum and fiberglass materials, were left on the ground, so that two sniper positions could be set up in the air and on the ground.
Both of these sniper rifles are classics. When Liv was compiling the branch office's weapons procurement list, she specifically asked for an extra one for Xia Yu to enrich his collection.
As of now, Xia Yu's armory already has double-digit numbers of sniper rifles.
It's because of the industry's unique nature that while other wealthy guys only use these high-precision sniper rifles as stress-relieving toys, half of his guns have seen bloodshed.
The most numerous among them is Precision International's L115A3, which may break the 100 mark next year.
There's no way around it; there are just too many opportunities for real combat in Afica. Even a sniper like Xia Yu, who doesn't really do his job, can rack up so many kills.
Meanwhile, professionals like Paul are aiming for 500 career kills.
"Yes, boss!"
The crowd responded in unison.
Xia Yu then met with the two members of the train crew.
"This is the best-condition Weasel 1 I've ever seen; it can serve the company for at least another 20 years."
Commander Zabini said this when talking about the machine gun version of the Weasel 1.
"Headquarters also has two modified versions, which are a bit overkill after the 27mm cannons were installed, especially for urban warfare."
Older home security professionals like to use shotguns, mainly because their homes are often made of plasterboard and cardboard, and 5.56mm bullets can easily penetrate them.
There are many stone houses in Europe, so they can definitely be fitted with machine guns, but we should be careful with the caliber.
This 20mm RH202 is good enough; under normal circumstances, only D81 high explosive and DM43 penetrating and incendiary are needed.
In special circumstances, you can carry a spare 50 rounds of DM63 steel needles.
“Operating a Chinook aircraft in the European branch is too extravagant, but according to the contract, the client will coordinate the emergency deployment of the equipment, so there’s no need to worry.”
Xia Yu then brought up the topic of actual missions.
Adding two or three more light helicopters wouldn't be a problem, but heavy transport helicopters are an issue.
Fortunately, Jihuo Defense did not have a second CH-47D, but the Federal Defense Forces still had quite a few CH-53Gs.
Or rather, the Weasel 1 was designed to be used with the German version of the Stallion; they didn't buy Chinook back then.
Mobilizing troops to participate in strike operations is a sensitive issue, but if they only participate in equipment transportation, then there is no problem at all.
"The crew might even know you!"
Xia Yu said jokingly.
For example, Andrei was recommended to the company by Sergei and others.
If Jihuo Defense needs to operate a second heavy transport helicopter, it will definitely have to find an existing pilot.
Perhaps it will be through internal referral, since they know each other well.
"Yes, boss. We compare the pilots' skills during each exercise, and the best crew recently went to Maryland."
Flying in Germany is considered a health-promoting activity, but being sent to Maryland for peacekeeping missions is a significant test of a pilot's skills.
So sending those with poor skills abroad isn't shameful; it's a matter of risking their lives.
When a German Tiger was shot down by rebels, there was a concentrated fire and defense rescue. Not long ago, a German Tiger crashed, and the two crew members were in pieces, making it impossible to put them back together.
"Sure, we'll get to know each other sometime."
Xia Yu said this.
Marita will go back, either next year or the year after. The mess in the Sahel can at least hold the Chinese people back for several more years.
The other person had just been to Mali not long ago, so they might not have returned to China yet. He could take the opportunity to meet them and have a beer or something.
The best units are worth Xia Yu's trip.
Having gotten to know the crew, it's also necessary to meet them in the logistics department responsible for managing the vehicles.
With more employees at the branch office, there were more places where vehicles were needed, so Liv purchased two more Audi Q8s, which were also modified to be bulletproof.
With three Q8s going out together like this, no one would know which car was acting as a bodyguard and which one was the actual owner.
As for military special vehicles, the deep-pocketed Rheinmetall sponsored a branch company with an AMPV4x4 multi-purpose armored vehicle.
This is an urban combat vehicle they developed in collaboration with KMW, which can be equipped with a remote weapon station on its roof, similar to the Tiger armored vehicle.
Of course, day and night sensor systems, including laser rangefinders and sniper detection sensors, can also be installed as options.
This is useless against concentrated fire defense, they have helicopters.
Xia Yu really likes this ampv. It looks much better than the ugly front of the Wild Dog, not to mention the ergonomically designed cockpit, which makes the driving experience several levels better than the Panhard VBL.
Only Dezi would build military vehicles like luxury cars.
It would be fine to leave the car at the branch office; bringing it back to Afica would have the opposite effect.
Because this car looks expensive, the ambushers naturally chose to target expensive vehicles with their RPGs.
Xia Yu was unwilling to experience what it was like to have an unlimited supply of rockets just for a little driving experience.
As for Rheinmetall telling him that the car was equipped with a smoke protection system, Xia Yu neither confirmed nor denied it.
After all, even if a 4x4 platform is filled with ADS active defense system interception modules, it may still be unable to withstand the saturation attack of an RPG.
Only 6x6 slots are sufficient for the wheeled platform, and the unassuming Panhard VBL is perfectly adequate for everyday driving.
He can get by experiencing this ampv during his time in Europe.
Including his wife's car, the branch currently has a total of 4 wheeled platforms.
There are enough people from headquarters, since there are only 12 truly capable employees here.
The remaining eight people are all in support roles; in addition to their regular duties, they also receive military training from Erwin.
Xia Yu issued MP7s to all of them, and when the combat team went on a mission, they were responsible for guarding the base.
He had previously mentioned sending a platoon from the village protection team, but I think I'll wait until the baby is born and a bit older before making a decision!
In the past two years, the castle area has not been very popular. Since his family came to Europe, they have been staying at his mother-in-law's place most of the time.
Out of curiosity, Lin Shuqin and Lao Xia were very interested in the main castle. After chatting with the employees, Xia Yu focused more on the auxiliary building.
The stables are no longer used for keeping horses; instead, they have been transformed into wheeled platform parking lots and maintenance workshops.
The chapel over there has been converted into office space for a branch office.
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