Aaron sat in an office, participating in a virtual meeting attended by many big names from the American Military-Industrial Complex...
Seeing a representative from the General Group angrily toss away his cigar after mercenary refugees carrying unmanned war vehicles were wiped out in Ukraine, Aaron laughed, saying, "Buddy, why be angry?
Your product was originally modeled after Talus trailers, they actually performed quite well..."
The representative from the General Group glared at Aaron, angrily saying, "Aaron, don't forget your identity, we are on the same front..."
Aaron smirked and waved his hand, saying, "OK, OK, I apologize...
This time Hu Lang will win again, but we didn't come away empty-handed, right?"
A middle-aged man, with handsome features typical of American politicians, said, "Aaron, what do you mean? What have we gained?"
Aaron shrugged and said, "Senator, the fact is, America's proud military industry capital is trapped in a dead-end cycle.
The acquisitions by giants make them bloated while losing their ability to innovate.
Everyone wants a big bite from the super orders, no one cares that doing this will drive the final product prices to absurd lengths.
The greed of humanity and capital has led to the inability of any company to integrate all advanced technologies available in the market, to excel in a particular product sector."
After Aaron let these people digest his words, he smiled and said, "Gentlemen, look at Hu Lang, look at the Talus Corporation you once treated as trash...
Hu Lang invested in this company, and then made Talus the core, pushing the combat capabilities of his soldiers to the extreme.
Of course, some of you may say that the era of soldiers being the decisive chips is over.
But the Russian War proved that having only strategic strike forces cannot win a war.
We can disrupt Russia's radar, communications, and electronics, and easily pinpoint their front-line command with reconnaissance planes and satellites...
We can provide Ukraine with advanced guided weapons...
But so what?
In the end, it's proven that without the determination to fight a war of potential mutual destruction, soldiers remain the key to victory!"
The senator frowned and looked at Aaron, saying, "What exactly are you saying?"
Aaron shrugged and said, "What I mean is, if we enter the competition with thoughts of defeating Hu Lang, we can't win.
Because you now place yourselves in the position of 'challengers,' you're afraid...
The people from the Lake Belga Foundation are likely scared too, which is why they let those madmen from the Edward Foundation out to vent Hu Lang's anger.
Gentlemen, Hu Lang indeed defeated us in many places, but we are the stronger side!
Don't become hesitant or sluggish just because Hu Lang snatched your business and you have no way to deal with him.
You should stand up, regroup, exhibit the spirit of the American industrial era, show your boldness, we have opportunities to remake the glory."
The senator listened and nodded slightly, saying, "Aaron, what boldness do you refer to?"
Aaron shrugged and said, "We've been indulged in money laundering operations in Ukraine, making riches from buying empty, selling empty...
It's time to change!
We need to increase aid to Ukraine, only then can we get enough approval from Congress to use that money to restore our military industry.
It's unbelievable that America's annual production of artillery shells is insufficient for Ukraine to last half a day.
For profits, you're willing to hand over orders to the Peninsula rather than restarting the production lines...
Gentlemen, aid is debt, the US Dollar is printed, Ukraine owes the money, we are the biggest beneficiaries, you can't ignore the chance to revitalize the firearms industry just for slightly more profit from others producing."
With a tone of deep sadness, Aaron said, "Look at the Boeing Company, see how those sons of bitches have ruined Boeing?
They allowed perverts into management, rather wasting time on how to build toilets than doing their jobs seriously...
Now, they cannot even build civilian aircraft properly!
This is a massive loss; now we have the chance to correct this mistake...
I've made a lot of money in Ukraine, I'm now willing to take out all this money to integrate those troubled companies under Boeing.
I can quickly integrate a batch of companies with my power, forming industrial combat capabilities!
As long as you nod, and give me a certain amount of orders in the future, I will return you a real gem.
Gentlemen, the so-called military equipment and technology Hu Lang has are things that we essentially possess, maybe even more advanced, but don't forget those lunar ships from Kismayo...
Once Hu Lang succeeds, we might really fall behind.
You need someone to stand out, like me...
Let me integrate this part of the resources, we must get a share in Hu Lang's Moon plan!"
Suddenly someone jumped up and shouted loudly, "Aaron, you want to cooperate with Hu Lang?"
Aaron looked at the chubby guy on the screen and sneered, "Who among you doesn't want to cooperate with Hu Lang?
Look at Yogeinbert in Seville, since this group collaborated with Hu Lang, it's been expanding production and influence continually.
They may earn less than a fraction of your earnings, but their production and sales have already exceeded yours by far.
Hu Lang not only proved himself to be the most capable military group globally but also showed that collaborating with him ensures product sales.
Gentlemen, Hu Lang is using the power of a single company to resist half of NATO and the entire Military-Industrial Complex...
You hate the true 'King of War'!"
Seeing the group of influential figures fall silent, Aaron smiled and said, "Viewing him as an enemy is foolish; cooperating with him in the Moon project, at least guarantees our lower limit.
Once the Apollo program started a great era, now is the time we face our problems again and adjust our strategies.
Let's meet the demand generated by the Russian War, let's kick those Congress people's asses, make them approve more aid funds, and lets us use this money to restore the military industry's glory...
Old Bayer would definitely not want to be said to be executing 'the big-mouth Tang policy without big-mouth Tang', he will definitely agree with our statement.
The American government has the right to diplomacy and war, but they do not have the complete right to lead the States.
Revitalizing industry is a not-so-funny joke for America; if possible, those industrial capitals would never leave in the first place.
But the military industry is different, what big-mouth Tang wants conflicts with us; we must consume what the Russian War produced before he returns.
Thousands of billions of investments are enough for us to establish an unshakable industrial cluster.
Gentlemen, this is the new Roosevelt New Deal, we can use industrial chain reconstruction to save our country.
Let's start the war machines, return to the greatest time of the Cold War...
Let those politicians break other countries' windows, and then we meet those countries' needs...
Give me the companies I want, let me prove to you, that I have the ability to expand our scale again when the White House executes strategic contraction..."
The senator waved to stop a group of big figures from clamoring questions, he said somewhat tiredly, "I need some time to discuss with the professionals ..."
Watching the blurry and jumpy front-line videos, the senator shook his head and said, "P.B is about to win, the Lake Belga Foundation's 'Executor' and the Edward Foundation's 'Demon Group' are not as strong as they brag.
It proves that soldiers without a sense of honor cannot control those expensive war machines!
We indeed should reconsider our position and actions…"
Aaron watched the black screen in front of him, took a deep breath, then rose with some difficulty, stretching his body, walked twice around the office excitedly...
Assistant Ma Hong watched his boss's happy appearance and smiled, saying, "Boss, you're going to win!
As long as they agree, you'll be one of the leaders of the Military-Industrial Complex!"
Hearing this, Aaron poured himself a glass of whiskey and had it in one go, saying, "NO!
When a superpower capable of mutual destruction through pressing buttons rises peacefully, the Military-Industrial Complex's 'broken window theory' doesn't work anymore…"
Upon hearing this, Ma Hong said incredulously, "So what are you aiming for, boss?"
Aaron shrugged and said, "Of course it's annexing several companies under Boeing and simultaneously persuading those people to allocate part of the aid money for Ukraine to me, to integrate the key technologies of those companies, and also support me to cooperate with Hu Lang on the Moon plan."
With an extremely pretentious tone, Aaron said, "Ma Hong, I've recently understood some things...
Scheming and plotting make no big money, nor gain respect!
Hu Lang is just a brute who knows nothing but war, and he can gain respect from the whole world. Why can't I, an educated man?"
Ma Hong, seeing Aaron deliberately placing himself under the sunlight at the window, knew that stimulating his boss was not what a good employee should do, but he couldn't help saying, "Boss, Hu Lang not only has respect but now he also has endless money…"
Aaron paused for a moment, then said angrily, "Am I fucking poor...?
Fine, I fucking know he has money, you don't need to remind me…"
