bookrebus Chapter 287 Mr. Lu is really quick-witted
Chapter 287 Mr. Lu is really quick-witted
Lu Wendong didn't have a good impression of Noriega either.
This is not because Noriega is a military dictator, but because he is a cunning politician.
Their most common habit is to pick up the bowl to eat and put down the chopsticks to curse.
For example,
This guy was once a student in the National Construction Class opened by the Taiwan Ministry of National Defense. The original purpose of the class was to oppose the mainland during the Cold War.
The members are mainly junior military talents from Asia, Africa and Latin America. The most famous students are Noriega and Saddam... For Lu Wendong,
Noriega was difficult to control.
Naturally, it is not an ideal partner.
Lu Wendong doesn't care about the series of actions that the United States will take against Noriega. He only cares about his own interests.
"Actually, you know."
Lu Wendong smiled and said, "I have a professional military contractor under my name."
He said meaningfully, "Whatever Bob can do, I can do too."
The world only knows Blackwater and Wagner, but actually,
Starting in the 60s,
There is already a concept of outsourced mercenaries.
The stage where it is active is the African continent, and the leader is the Bob that Lu Wendong mentioned!
His full name is Bob Denard.
In his early years, he served in the French Navy.
He participated in the Franco-Vietnamese War and was stationed in French Algeria. Starting in December 1961, Denard began his mercenary career in Katanga for more than 30 years.
He has participated in conflicts in Zimbabwe, Yemen, Iran, Nigeria, Benin, Gabon, Angola, Zaire and the Comoros, including more than 20 military coups.
This guy is known as the King of African Mercenaries! Of course,
The reason why he is so awesome,
This is because France has been supporting most of Denard's actions behind the scenes.
The main purpose was to maintain French influence in the former colonies. This is like the Blackwater, the reason why it became famous is because
The biggest reason is that Blackwater has the full support of the American government! "Mr. Lu."
Jack said with a broad smile, "I don't think this deal will be a big deal!"
strictly speaking,
Lu Wendong caught up with a good time! Starting from 84,
The American economy has emerged from the quagmire of inflation in recent years.
Its domestic economy has been maintaining a slow growth rate, and the employment rate has been increasing year by year.
but,
Domestic auto sales rates and new housing starts are both declining.
The key to this problem is the fiscal crisis of the US government. The US fiscal deficit problem has developed to a very serious level.
For example,
In 1981,
Its fiscal deficit is $579 billion, and this year,
The fiscal deficit has exceeded $100 billion.
If the budget revenue used to pay for pensions and social security fund deductions in the next few years is included, the actual figure will be about US$2000 billion.
To make up for the deficit,
The American government can only continue to issue treasury bonds. As of this year,
Its total national debt has exceeded trillions of U.S. dollars, and the interest paid a year is about 2000 billion U.S. dollars, accounting for 20% of the budget expenditure.
From the same year onwards,
The United States has turned from a net creditor country to a net debtor country! In addition,
The private debt problem in the United States has also developed to a very serious level. According to data released by the Federal Reserve System,
The current total non-federal debt exceeds $100 billion... Why did Besley of Tennessee speak?
The local authorities immediately agreed to open a private prison? Because,
The local finances are really unable to bear the cost of public prisons.
Even though private prisons require government funding, compared to the cost of public prisons,
Private prisons are still cheaper.
That's right!
Private prisons need government funding to accept prisoners, and as long as the prisoners are in prison,
This money must be allocated regularly.
How can the US have the confidence to start another war now?
In other words, let the CIA run drug trafficking and then stir up some kind of color revolution... Why did Jack think Lu Wendong's proposal was feasible?
Because he knows this too well...
The military is not very willing to cooperate with the CIA's work.
The reason is that after each action, Congress is not very smooth in allocating funds.
Who in their right mind would be willing to do a business that loses money?
Langley is also troubled by this matter!
Lu Wendong then said: "I am a generous person. As long as the cooperation is pleasant, Donghuang Security will continue to hire retired American soldiers." No matter where,
Retired soldiers are a hidden danger to social security.
Just like Hong Kong Island is now suffering from the ravages of the big circle,
Now the security in the United States is also being harassed by the retired soldiers from the Vietnam War. These people have strong military qualities.
And the nerves were numbed by the training on the battlefield,
They completely disregard the law and human life.
There are always some big cases.
As for the newspapers Lu Wendong saw in the Dominican Republic, wow,
The security situation in the United States is really dire... Just a while ago,
There was also a Vietnam War veteran who fought alone against the small town national guard.
This guy not only escaped into the mountains and forests under the siege of thousands of people,
Later, he returned to the town alone with an M60 general-purpose machine gun.
They bombed a gas station and a wilderness store one after another, stormed the police station, and severely injured the commander! That's right!
First Blood! Movie,
Appeared alive in front of Lu Wendong! Jack looked a little serious.
He began to understand what Lu Wendong meant.
Mr. Lu's meaning is very simple, the government gives orders,
Mr. Lu is willing to use this money to recruit retired soldiers from the country to work, and at the same time order arms.
It’s a kind of positive feedback! Originally,
Jack came here to persuade Lu Wendong, but who knew?
He was actually moved by Lu Wendong. "Mr. Lu."
Jack took a deep breath.
These conditions are beyond his control, but he believes there is a great opportunity here.
He immediately said, "I will definitely report your situation to the higher-ups truthfully." "GOOD!"
Lu Wendong threw out a bank card: "Dominican BT Commercial Bank Gold Card, with 100 million in it, fake account name." Now the bank has fallen into Lu Wendong's hands,
He also has full control over the Dominican Republic. This account name is fake.
Actually,
It’s true!
Jackton smiled and took the bank card.
Then he bowed and said, "Mr. Lu, I will do my best." "Then..."
Jack then said cautiously: "Mr. Lu, I think that even for the sake of our friendship, we should be careful when interacting with Panama." Lu Wendong and Jack had a half-cent friendship.
He immediately laughed and said, "I'm still saying the same thing, Jack, my good friend. I'm a businessman." He held up two fingers: "You know what I mean."
Jack immediately understood.
If America doesn't agree,
Lu Wendong's Donghuang Security may go to help Noriega.
Is this true or false? Or,
How strong is Donghuang Security? That's all for the future!
"clear!"
Jack left,
Noriega's envoy walked into Lu Wendong's office with a beaming smile: "Great Mr. Lu." The envoy bowed and said: "On behalf of His Excellency the President, I greet you."
"The President said that he still remembers his days in Taipei. Those were the best times of his life." Lu Wendong smiled slightly.
He raised his hand.
Then he said slowly: "Someone from Langley came to see me just now."
The envoy's expression suddenly changed.
He looked around cautiously.
Then he whispered cautiously, "Mr. Lu, I wonder what these scumbags want from you?" Lu Wendong waved his hand, "Those are just minor matters."
"The most important thing is that Panama and the Dominican Republic are neighbors." "Yes, yes."
The envoy complimented him, "Since Mr. Lu came to the Dominican Republic, the people of our Caribbean generation have been proud and everything has changed." Lu Wendong listened to the envoy's flattery with a smile.
When he was thirsty,
Then he smiled and said, "I'm a businessman. I came here just to do business." The envoy sighed, "The people of the Dominican Republic are so blessed."
"I heard that the entire city of Santo Domingo has lit up its Christmas tree this year." He gave a thumbs-up: "Mr. Lu, you are truly a blessing to all families."
Panama is poor,
That's richer than the Dominican Republic.
This is when the Panamanian government did not get the canal. If the canal is in its hands,
Good guy,
This country is literally taking off.
"Long story short." "Yes, yes."
The envoy said carefully: "Mr. Lu is really a quick-witted person." "That's right, Mr. Lu."
"In view of the diplomatic relations and friendship between Panama and the Dominican Republic, Your Excellency the Great President, the father of the people of Panama, would like to solemnly request a loan from Mr. Lu." "Money is not a problem."
Lu Wendong had a lot of cash in his hand.
He smiled and said: "The question is, are you a private loan or a government loan?" Since Noriega came to power,
In order to maintain its authoritarian rule,
It has made a lot of investment in the military.
Naturally, the private sector's economic investment is reduced.
The Panamanian government is heavily in debt.
Just the International Monetary Fund,
The country owes nearly $4 million in Special Drawing Rights. It's very poor!
The envoy smiled: "Of course it's our own government." Lu Wendong nodded,
Noriega is a bygone era. If he continues like this,
The Americans will definitely take action against him.
Lending money to such people is just throwing money away.
Lending to the Panamanian government is different, no matter who comes to power,
Lu Wendong can recover the debt. "Mortgage!"
The envoy thought for a moment and said, "Mr. Lu, how about we mortgage a port to you?" Lu Wendong said with a forced smile, "Is this port in the canal zone?"
A port being in the canal zone and not being in the canal zone are two different concepts.
The country of Panama,
The most valuable is the Panama Canal.
Now this thing is in the hands of the Americans.
The Panamanian government will not gain anything from this.
No wonder Noriega was anti-American.
The most valuable things of our country are in the hands of others.
What do the Chinese people think? What do the outside world think?
What does it feel like to be president?
Although Lu Wendong told Jack that he wanted the port,