Chapter 391: Chapter 274: War Breaks Out (Part One)
Lloyd looked at the group of warlords, dragged a chair over with a plop, sat down, and with his legs crossed, said:
“The terms, huh! We can agree to them, but you’ll have to commit more than half of your troops, and don’t try to fob me off with those policemen and militiamen, I want those soldiers who can fight.”
Upon hearing this, a flicker of joy passed across Wu Anglay’s face.
They had demanded from the Beautiful Country an aid of a total one hundred billion dollars, also requesting a share in the division of the territories ruled by Jieke Group in East Qin State and Ji State and demanded the Chan Country Government to no longer attack them…
With such a list of conditions, the warlords themselves thought the CIA would not agree, but they hadn’t expected things to be done so easily.
The only issue was the number of troops they needed to deploy, which gave Wu Anglay and the other warlords headaches.
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After all, the combat effectiveness of the Jieke Group was well known, they had initially thought of deploying just enough force to crudely hold off some of Jieke Group’s troops.
“Gentlemen, this is your only chance, miss this one and next time, don’t even think about gaining territory or money. Once the Jieke Group is free to act, do you think you will continue to live peacefully?
You all know what kind of methods the Jieke Group employs, they crack down on all kinds of illegal activities under their rule. If you fall into the hands of Jieke Group, tsk tsk, then your fate is hard to say.
I suggest you consider the fate of a few warlords in East Qin State back then, the way they died might give you the answer.”
Lloyd knocked on the table, the paltry one hundred billion dollars in benefits, compared to the benefits on the Jieke Group, was like comparing the light of a firefly to that of the bright moon.
As for territorial control, the Beautiful Country has never cared much for that little land.
There’s no oil there, the mountains are high, and forests are dense; they wouldn’t bother having troops stationed there.
It’s only these warlords used to living in poverty who would be so petty as to not dare to ask for more when making their demands.
Of course, one hundred billion dollars is not a small amount but later on, they can just renege on the deal! As if these warlords could bite them back.
“You’re threatening us!”
Wu Anglay, with a dark expression, said coldly, “Believe it or not, with one command from me, you won’t be able to walk out of this park.”
“Behind me stands the world’s leading superpower, with eleven aircraft carrier battle groups, and military bases spread across the globe.”
Lloyd smiled slightly, and though he didn’t raise his voice in anger or curse, this dismissive attitude only made him appear more arrogant and complacent.
Wu Anglay remained silent; he was no Jieke Group, daring to confront the foremost power, Blue Star.
“If you want us to deploy troops as you request, we have two more conditions.”
Wu Anglay whispered with a few other warlords for a while before he spoke again, “The first condition is that we need you to guarantee our ability to immigrate to the Beautiful Country in the future, ensuring the safety of our lives and property.”
“Of course, that’s no problem, the Beautiful Country has always welcomed talents from all over the world to settle.”
Lloyd agreed without a second thought, knowing the others were looking for a way out.
“The second condition is we need the United States to help us establish our own nation, and we want independence in the Northern Territory of Chan Country.”
Wu Anglay proposed a bold and crazy plan, while the other warlords’ eyes shone brightly, evidently having pre-arranged this move for today.
Lloyd frowned slightly and, puzzled, asked, “Establish a nation? What do you want with that?”
“Only as a nation can we protect our business.”
Wu Anglay didn’t make it too clear, but Lloyd understood upon hearing this; they wanted to grow and strengthen the business in their region!
A regional warlord compared to a nation are very different things in the international community.
“I can guarantee you that the Beautiful Country will support you at that time!”
Lloyd internally mocked the warlords’ wild fantasies; a bunch of worthless creatures dreaming of establishing a nation.
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But outwardly, Lloyd did not refuse, simply giving an ambiguous response.
Support for their nation could just be in words, after all! It doesn’t matter if it does not cost him any money or effort; these are not You Tai people.
In any case, I’ve given my verbal support, whether your nation-building succeeds is your own affair.
“I need the Beautiful Country and its allies to vote in favor of our nation-building at the United Nations Security Council.”
Wu Anglay raised his voice, picking up on Lloyd’s noncommittal attitude.
“Can do, but that will have to wait until you have destroyed the Jieke Group; we promise to cast our vote for you.”
Lloyd actually had no authority to decide this matter, but that didn’t stop him from making empty promises for the time being.
Wu Anglay also knew the Beautiful Country was unreliable, but he had approached the situation with a mentality of ‘no harm trying’ – if it worked out, great; if not, he had nothing to lose.
“Then, here’s to a pleasant cooperation.”
Wu Anglay and Lloyd shook hands, reaching an agreement.
“When do you need our troops to start out?”
“Wait until we draw their attention and lure out most of Jieke Group’s soldiers to Ji State, then you can depart from the Northern Territory, hit Jieke Group from behind, invade East Qin State from north to south, and strike directly at the heart of Jieke Group’s headquarters.”
Lloyd took out a satellite phone, pointed to his ear, and said: “I will stay in contact with you on my end, ready your soldiers at any moment.”
“Are you sure you can do it? The Jieke Group is not easy to deal with.”
Wu Anglay muttered, recalling the last attempt by the so-called Eight Nation Group, which had embarrassingly lost the rich Ji State.
Lloyd, showing great confidence, said: “This time it’s different from the past, you will see our strength.”
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Japan.
A secret, special session of Congress was convened without publicity.
Hundreds of senators and members of the House of Representatives attended, each solemnly dressed in formal attire, looking towards the stage where the Prime Minister of Japan, Tsunoshima Shouichi, stood.