American TV series

The hearing was held in the Parliament Hall.

At the hearing, the chairman first makes a public statement and introduces the purpose, theme, and significance of the hearing.

Then the hearing personnel will be introduced, an oath ceremony will be held, and every word spoken will be legally responsible.

After all hearing personnel have made statements, the hearing personnel will be asked questions by the hearing committee. The entire hearing process must be made public through radio, television and other news media, unless the content of the hearing involves national security.

Theoretically, Sean can bring a lawyer, but the lawyer cannot speak or express his position.

Theoretically, Sean didn't know what questions those congressmen would ask during the hearing.

This hearing was attended by many members. Sean has been in the limelight recently. In addition, he has only been in the spotlight for a short time. Most members have not seen him and are very interested in seeing for themselves the formation of a private armed force.

, the guy who started the war.

People from the three major TV networks were present, and a row of cameras were all focused on Sean when he entered the venue.

It has only been 48 hours since the conflict between Umbrella and Asan, but with overwhelming reports across the United States, most Americans know about it.

Two warships protected by Sean Rockefeller's private security company clashed with the Asan fleet on the Asan Ocean. He single-handedly defeated the Asan fleet and severely damaged four enemy warships, but he was unscathed.

Thanks to the media that promotes itself as the third most powerful military country all day long, most Americans really think so...

Of course, Sean's New Century Media also arrived, and at his strong request, broadcast live!

This wave of traffic, Sean, is just right!

After briefly stating what happened, Sean was ready to be questioned.

"Did you order a massive bombing campaign against civilians?"

"Before answering this question, I first need to find out who the 'civilian' that the congressman mentioned is considered a 'civilian'?" Sean smiled and spread his hands, "Asan's officially recognized civilian? Sri Lanka's officially recognized civilian? Also

Or what we consider civilians?"

"As we all know, the Tigers are also officially defined as civilians in Asan. Although these people are all Sri Lankans, Sri Lanka defines them as terrorists."

When Sean asked this question, the Donkey Party congressman's face darkened. It's not like he said "Ah San". If an American congressman dared to say that, he would be doomed.

"Is it official from Sri Lanka? Obviously, those people are terrorists. I am an umbrella and accept employment from Sri Lanka to complete the tasks designated by Sri Lanka."

"Have you ever considered that the Sri Lankan official is excluding dissidents, engaging in nationalism, exploiting, persecuting, and discriminating against ethnic minorities in the country. They are the evil party?" The Donkey Party people once again stood up and threw out the 'human rights' theory.

Clearly a reference to black people.

Sean wanted to applaud, this lick was perfect, Hei Daddy must be very comfortable.

"Umbrella Security Company is a commercial organization. We are not responsible for formulating laws, nor are we qualified to participate in the formulation of legal provisions. We can only choose to abide by local laws." Sean said eloquently: "I can choose to believe in Sri Lanka's internal affairs.

It can only be the official Sri Lankan government that accepts local laws, because they are any legal government subject to the United Nations. As for the Tiger Organization, please first obtain recognition from the United Nations before talking about these things."

"As for this congressman, you should first understand that you are a congressman from the United States, not Asan. The people who voted for you are Americans, not Asan people. If you don't understand this, I'm afraid your term of office will be about to end."

It’s due.” Sean didn’t get used to it at all and retorted.

The human rights violations have been brought upon me, you must be mentally ill!

"Asan said that they found a conflict between the two sides and hoped that the problem could be solved through negotiations in Sri Lanka. What is your response to this?"

"You shouldn't ask me this, you should ask the President of Sri Lanka. The employment I accepted is only to protect the security of Sri Lanka's maritime borders, and I am not qualified to interfere in the other country's internal affairs." Sean shook his head.

"Ah San accused you of launching a sudden sneak attack with the intention of provoking a war. What do you say?"

"Well, I want to know, isn't the place where the conflict occurred within any maritime territory of Sri Lanka received by the United Nations?" Sean said with a mocking look on his face: "Your neighbor suddenly rushed to your door with a gun.

In the house, a gun was pointed at your head, and you wanted to have some relationship with your wife that went beyond friendship, but you used the gun to fight her off, so you are the one who is provoking the dispute?"

"That's ridiculous!"

Through the live broadcast, everyone heard Sean's metaphor and burst into laughter.

The congressman who asked the question turned red with anger, "If the Tiger Organization is Sri Lanka's wife, then he is being beaten, and I don't think there is any problem in stopping the beating."

"So you rushed into your neighbor's house with a gun?" Sean tilted his head and turned to the camera with a strange expression: "I don't know who your neighbor is and whether he is watching the live broadcast now, but I am very

Feel sorry for your poor neighbor and go get an appraisal."

Library, library, library...

It’s really not the case that these congressmen want to laugh, they really can’t hold it in anymore.

The audience watching the live broadcast on TV also laughed crookedly at this moment. Damn it, I have seen so many hearings and this is the first time I have seen this.

Laughing so hard, poor neighbor.

Sean's answer was full of sarcasm. Americans loved watching this, and the ratings began to soar crazily.

"Okay, be quiet, everyone, this is a hearing!" The host had to stand up to maintain order at the scene, although the corners of his mouth were also twitching.

After a while, it finally became quiet again, and this time it was the Elephant Party members who stood up to ask questions.

"Asan accuses you of provoking disputes and intending to trigger a war. What do you have to say?"

"Umbrella is a legal business organization. We accept the employment of the legal government of Sri Lanka to assist them in protecting maritime security, driving away all intruders, and cleaning up all illegal organizations. We will do our best to complete the employer's tasks while complying with local laws.

It’s so simple, as for Asan’s thoughts, it’s not important, and it’s not considered in this business activity.”

As he spoke, Sean held out two fingers and said, "Second, I am an American, and my protective umbrella is an American company. Can't the United States no longer guarantee our legitimate interests? Is it true that in our overseas business activities, in addition to complying with local regulations?

In addition to the laws, do you need to accept bullying and restraint from other completely unrelated people or countries?”

"Is the United States going to sanction our own people just because we have violated the illegal interests of some irrelevant people?"

"Just to satisfy some people in other countries?"

"In order to please people from other countries, some people not only lick their toes and buttholes themselves, but also force people from their own country to do the same?"

"This cannot and should not be done!"

"These people are traitors, traitors, concession officials... they are dogs. No, we cannot compare them to dogs. They are not worthy. Dogs at least remain loyal to their own homes. This is the greatest insult to a dog!"

Sean criticized Sang and Huai mercilessly. Everyone knew who he was referring to, but there was nothing they could do.

However, Sean’s words are still recognized by the vast majority of Americans!

We are the most powerful, those spineless congressmen have no good things!

This hearing was a success.

Well, a success for Sean!

He was not so friendly to those congressmen who were ridiculed by Sean.

Some people in the Donkey Party always come out to make people disgusting, and Sean hates these guys.

However, a hearing is a hearing. It is said to be a communication between legislators and parties involved, but in fact it is just a show for ordinary people to see.

Real communication happens in private.

"The president is very dissatisfied with your actions this time." Lao Bu said with a sullen face in the study room at his home.

"What? Are you worried about that?" Sean curled his lips, he was also paying attention to this matter.

This matter is very complicated.

In March 1984, Buckley, first secretary of the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon and chief of the CIA's Beirut station, was kidnapped. In more than a year since then, six more Americans have been kidnapped.

The kidnappers put forward three conditions to the U.S. government to release 17 prisoners who were thrown into prison by the Kuwait government in 1983 for participating in planning and attacking the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait; the U.S. government put pressure on Israel to release those detained by Israel and the South Lebanon Army.

Palestinians and Lebanese; providing loans to develop South Lebanon.

The kidnappers threatened that if the U.S. government did not agree to its conditions, the hostages would be executed one by one. However, the kidnappers had close relations with the Iraqi side, and these were only superficial conditions.

"Not exactly." Old Bu shook his head, "Congress does not want the relationship with Asan to break down. Although we have threatened the development of the Soviet Union and let go of the rope on the rabbit to a certain extent, this does not mean that we think

Rabbits are not in danger!”

"We need San on our side to fight against the kidnapping rabbit."

"Ah San uses Soviet-style equipment. I don't see any close relationship between him and us." Sean curled his lips. Ah San has never cared about whose younger brother he is.

They are the third most powerful military country!

"That's why we are going to win over Asan and try to open up their military equipment market!" Old Bu said in a deep voice.

"Isn't this better?" Sean smiled and spread his hands, "Look, my Keelin-class defeated them. Doesn't this just prove the advanced nature of American equipment and prove that the Soviet-style equipment is not good at all?

?”

"I don't think someone's overtures can make Asan lean toward us. That's impossible. They are the third most powerful military country."

"Hahaha, you don't really believe in some third-party military power." Lao Bu was amused by Sean.

"Sir, I don't believe it, and neither do you, but the problem now is that Ah San believes it himself!" Sean spread his hands, "They really believe that they are the third military power and the overlord in Asia.

The United States, the hegemon of the Americas, and the Soviet Union, the king of Europe, stand on the same level. We are all equal and there is no need to take refuge in anyone."

The boss looked at Sean in disbelief, with his mouth open, not knowing how to speak at all.

This is a kind of preconception and passivity, letting them indicate that everyone can understand it.

After all, ordinary people like Asan are stupid. Don’t they think they are full of curry even if they are highly successful?

"They don't really think so, do they?" The corners of Lao Bu's mouth twitched.

"Why not?" Sean spread his hands, "They are the only ones who have completed the annexation of a country after World War II. They have a huge land area, a large population, and more than one million troops. They are more powerful than the United States and the Soviet Union. Why don't they

Maybe you think so?"

"Even though these words were just to comfort the domestic people at first, after telling the lie a thousand times and ten thousand times, they themselves believed it."

"What's more, Asia really has no rivals with them, at least at sea."

"I... don't know what to say, I can't imagine." Old Bu had a strange expression on his face. In fact, he would only find it funny to see those people with thick layers of stuff covering their heads.

People are self-centered. Anyone who does not conform to their own aesthetics will feel ugly and funny, let alone people like Lao Bu.

Of course, this is talking about normal humans who can walk upright.

"How do you train a pretend 'wolf' into an obedient dog?" A sneer appeared on Sean's lips, "Beat it. If it doesn't obey, beat it hard. Only after it understands who is the father, will they

Use their shrimp-like brains to think about problems!"

"Besides, Asia is so big, I don't believe it can't accommodate two superpowers!"

"No matter who we support, Rabbit and San will never be able to coexist peacefully. They are like two giants. They may be able to restrain themselves and hunt separately at first, but when the prey gradually dwindles, it's time for the two to fight to the death!

"

"Of course, if no one intervenes, they may continue to fight. This is what everyone wants to see most."

"Theoretically, what you said should be right, but..." Old Bu looked at Sean and shook his head for a while, "Do you really think Ah San is Rabbit's opponent?"

Sean blinked, not knowing what to say for a moment.

Old Bu's face was full of helplessness, "Can you imagine that when there was a war, A San refused to give in, fought to the end, and died on the battlefield without even surrendering?"

"Uh..." Sean spread his hands. He really couldn't say this without conscience.

"So!" Lao Bu sighed heavily, "When they quarrel, I believe they can stay on top, or rely on self-hypnosis to be the third largest military power in the world and gain the upper hand, but when it comes to fighting.

"

"Oh my God, that must be a disaster!"

"I'm scared. I'm afraid none of the ten of them can beat a rabbit!"

Sean: Has San’s true nature been seen through so early?

"Okay." Sean spread his hands, "But, because of this, it's better to wake them up early. It's hard to imagine how big they have become. They are the third largest in the world..."

Old Bu also covered his face helplessly, "Okay, let's not talk about this matter for now. This is probably the case with Asan. Let's get it officially done as soon as possible. Time is already very tight."

"Okay." Sean nodded.

It is precisely because Asan firmly believes that it is the third largest military power in the world that Sean wants to take advantage of Asan.

And precisely because of Ah San's determination, he probably won't give up so easily. At this time, Washington needs to stand up and say something fair.

Before saying goodbye, Sean asked Lao Bu to introduce people from the military.

This doesn't mean that Sean can't find connections with senior military officials now, but it means that he wants to deepen his relationship with Lao Bu's family.

The degree of overlap in everyone's relationship network becomes higher, which means that the relationship between the two parties is closer and the interests are more consistent.

Benefits are more effective than any promise!

Old Boo was very happy, and Sean talked about his plans to acquire a Koontz-class destroyer to strengthen Umbrella's naval power and form a destroyer fleet.

After pondering for a while, Lao Bu said: "Generally speaking, Congress still hopes to see more and more powerful private military organizations outside the US military, which can be used as a supplementary force to the US military to complete some defense orders."

Sean nodded. DuPont was also prepared to support the establishment of a security and defense company, so he could tell what Congress meant.

"The matter of decommissioning the Koontz-class destroyers is relatively complicated. Even if the Navy continues to apply, getting approval from Congress will still require a very complicated process. The mid-term elections are around the corner, so this matter will definitely be delayed for more than a year."

"This is a bit too long. Uncle Boo has to help me." Sean said quickly.

"It doesn't mean that you have to retire before you can buy one. The military has a history of selling weapons in exchange for funds, but this requires a lot of lobbying."

"I understand, this is not the problem, the key is the selling price." Sean smiled and said: "I heard that Niu Niu's Shen Shen aircraft carrier was sold to Asan."

"The price was negotiated in April this year, it was only 25 million pounds, and it was sold to a foreigner."

"My Keeling-class guided missile destroyer cost almost 40 million to purchase, renovate and refit."

"To be honest, it's really too expensive!" Sean shook his head with dissatisfaction.

"Ha." Old Bu smiled, "You don't look at the combat effectiveness. Your purchase cost is not high, but you insist on replacing the harpoon launching platform. This is your own problem."

"The two modifications also included specially equipped Tatars and Sea Sparrows, and upgraded the operating system for the Sea Sparrows. These expenses are the biggest expense, and they have nothing to do with the military's selling price."

"When Asan buys back the aircraft carrier, the radar system will also need to be upgraded and refitted. The final price will not be less than 80 million."

"Then tell me how much it is." Sean asked directly.

"Since the Presidential Palace has decided to price the military security company as a supplementary force, it will definitely consider supporting it. The price will not be high. Moreover, the Koontz-class destroyer is not the Keeling class. It is very advanced in itself. Even if you buy it,

It doesn’t require a lot of upgrades.”

"Of course, the specific price still needs to be studied and approved by Congress. I believe you will be satisfied."

"OK!" Sean was still very satisfied.

…

The matter in Washington is over now, and all that remains is to lobby those congressmen to get Congress to support them when it happens.

Of course, it is the third military power after all, and even if it is a 'fake' one, it cannot be as casual as when it came to Colombia.

However, Sean will not have too much contact with those lawmakers.

There are too many people paying attention to him now than when he was still in New Jersey, so it is more convenient to go to the lobbying firm on K Street.

These are the rules of the game.

Sean took out a sum of money and, after being delayed for two days in Washington, boarded the plane again.

This time the target is Lao Sa.

As for Sri Lanka, in a short period of time, the Tigers will no longer pose a threat. As for Asan, all that is left is a verbal spat. Sean still wants to make money, and that guy from Monroe is calling to collect debts every now and then.

Before leaving, Sean asked Yuri to come over.

The development of Yuri's mafia in New York has reached a bottleneck. When it is dormant, it will wait until the five major families have problems themselves before launching a thunderous attack.

Yuri was idle during this period, and Sean wanted him to come out and do other work.

"Do you know what investment is?" Sean picked up the wine glass and touched it with Yuri.

"Invest, invest money, make money, that's it." Yuri didn't understand what Sean meant.

"Let me give you an example. For example, you are a rat poison seller. Your rat poison is very good and you have made a lot of money. At this time, what are you going to do with the money?" Sean looked at Yuri with a half-smile.

.

Yu Rui fell into deep thought, and Le Huizhen beside her also tilted her head and started thinking.

"Research on better rat poison or cockroach poison." Yuri thought for a long time and said.

Le Huizhen also nodded in agreement.

"Wrong, your investment idea is completely wrong." Sean shook his head. "Research and development of drugs is like gambling. The probability of winning is lower than gambling. You can only rely on luck, but the greater possibility is that you will spend it all."

All your money and nothing."

"What should we do?" Yuri spread his hands.

"You should import more rats from other places, or screen out rats with stronger reproductive capabilities to spread!" Sean chuckled, looking extremely evil.

"If it's contained, how can we still make money?"

"Only if it spreads over a longer period of time and over a larger area, the money will be better earned!"

"The lowest cost, the highest return, this is investment!"

"Damn it!" Yuri was completely shocked and looked at Sean for a while, "You damn capitalists, damn, you should all be hanged from the street lights."

“If there is a 20% profit, capital will be ready to take risks; if there is a 50% profit, capital will take risks; if there is a 100% profit, capital will dare to risk hanging.

If there is a 300% profit, capital will dare to trample all laws in the world." Sean laughed loudly, picked up the red wine on the table and drank it in one gulp.

"So!" Sean put his arms on his knees and leaned forward to look at Yuri, "Do you want to do it or not!"

"Of course, I have to do it!" Yuri replied unceremoniously, "Why not do it if you can make money!"

"What to do!"

"The Menghu organization must have been having a very difficult time recently. After the sea was blocked, they could not get ammunition, medicine and other supplies. Therefore, if someone sells a batch of weapons to them, they must be willing to pay for it."

"Wow!" Yuri looked shocked, "Damn you, this is such a good idea!"

"However, didn't you say that the Menghu organization is supported by Ah San, and that the weapons are purchased from there."

"That was in the past. Where is the Umbrella fleet now? I'll arrange patrols. Ah San won't even think about transporting a bullet!" Sean snorted coldly.

"Great job!" Yuri gave a thumbs up, and the two began to discuss how to deliver the goods.

The final conclusion is that they have no shortage of weapons and cannot upgrade them quickly. What is even more lacking is ammunition. The bullets are all standard, regardless of whether they are made by the Soviet Union or the United States.

It would be easier to deliver it by air to Sri Lanka.

It's not that we don't work hard, it's just that the smugglers are too cunning.

Airplanes, old World War II transport planes are very cheap and can transport several tons at a time. Just go to Asan.

As for the question of whether the Menghu organization has money, it would be better if it has U.S. dollars. If not, it needs materials and raw materials. With Sean's help, are you afraid that the things won't be sold?

Sri Lanka can be used as a test field. If everything goes well, the product can be "distributed" throughout Southeast Asia.

There is no need to worry about market size.

If the commotion gets too big, the protective umbrella side can also reap a wave of dividends.

What is this called?

This is called hedging investment!

After discussing it with Yuri, Sean left the matter to him.

After a day of rest, we chartered a flight directly to Laosa the next day.

…

Ah San has been making a lot of noise recently, calling in Southeast Asia and internationally to question the United States and seek support from the Soviet Union.

Anyway, it’s an awesome toss-up.

Condemning the protective umbrella is a daily repertoire.

He was labeled a warmonger and a mass murderer, and all the labels that could be labeled were given to him by the umbrella of protection.

Sean didn't even bother to pay attention to this.

internationality?

What is international?

International is the United States and the Soviet Union!

In response to this, the U.S. Congress responded that "Umbrella is a commercial company and does not represent the U.S. government. As for what happened in Sri Lanka, it was an ordinary commercial cooperation. The United States does not agree with this."

Any comments will be made.”

"If Umbrella violates local laws in Sri Lanka, that is an issue between Sri Lanka and Umbrella and has nothing to do with the United States."

"As for the issue raised by Asan, since it occurred in Sri Lanka, it is of course based on Sri Lankan law. We also ask Asan to sit down and communicate with Sri Lanka."

"As we all know, the United States never interferes in the internal affairs of other countries!"

"Of course, we will continue to pay attention to the development of the situation. As an American company, the United States has an obligation and responsibility to protect the legitimate interests of American companies from being harmed."

Ah San's nose was so angry at this kind of reply. How dare you say that you don't interfere in other countries' internal affairs?!

Asan sued the Umbrella Company to the United Nations again. However, the United Nations did not have relevant laws, and with the support of the United States, the issue was finally pushed to Sri Lanka again.

Sri Lanka sued Asan to the United Nations again for invasion.

Ask Asan to compensate Sri Lanka for its economic losses...

Asan feels like he is being pushed around by the three parties. Have you considered the anger of the third country?

…

The plane stopped in Sri Lanka and loaded 5 huge boxes before taking off again and heading straight to Sri Lanka.

Lao Sa once again greeted Sean in person. With the Sri Lanka incident as the background, Lao Sa's attitude towards Sean changed again.

When we met, it was a big hug, "Sean, hard, umbrella, thick!"

Sean pushed Lao Sa away. You have such a big beard and you talk like a tiger or a wolf.

Lao Sa is really excited!

Looking at the Kashmir issue, we can see that even Pakistan, its little brother in the Arab world, cannot solve the problem. Their army is actually rubbish.

But at sea, Lao Sa still recognized Asan's strength.

Where is the aircraft carrier?

If Lao Sa invited Sean before, he just wanted to give the Arab brothers in the Middle East a shock and let them continue to support him.

Now, Lao Sa really wants to talk to Sean about assisting in maritime defense.

Yifang's navy has indeed crushed Lao Sa, and Lao Sa must ensure that the sea lanes are open so that his oil can be sold.

However, after talking to Lao Bu, Sean no longer wants to get involved in this muddy water.

The water in Yifang is too deep and I can’t control it!

Lao Sa is really sorry for this, but Sean also owns a tanker and needs to buy oil from Lao Sa. At least Sean must ensure the safety of his own tanker.

It’s still a thought.

After this matter was over, the two talked about naval training.

Umbrella's victory over Asan's southern fleet made Lao Sa really think about appointing a navy, and it was no longer just a show.

Of course, Lao Sa meant that the training would be conducted in the Persian Gulf, but Sean refused immediately.

Isn't this deliberately irritating Yifang?

The location can only be in Sri Lanka!

In the end, the order went from 500 million to 700 million, and Sean really wanted to train these people.

After some discussion, the two sides will definitely hold a press conference the day after tomorrow.

At the same time, we invite our brothers from the Arab world.

After the deal was settled, Sean immediately called Jordan Belfort and asked him to prepare.

2 days later.

Baghdad.

Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman...

The hall was full of people with their heads wrapped in white cloth, which made Sean look particularly awkward.

"Umbrella Security Consulting is a reputable company whose strong practical capabilities have been widely recognized around the world."

Asan: Say it again!

"After a period of contact and negotiation, Umbrella Company deeply moved us, so we decided to try to cooperate with Umbrella Company."

‘Wow’, although most people knew that Lao Sa was determined to bring in Rockefeller’s people, everyone was still shocked when they heard this.

"The development of the navy is a difficult and long-term process. Yileke is still at a backward stage in naval construction, but we believe that Yileke will catch up."

"During this period, we need help from the Umbrella Company. In the future, Yiluke will entrust the Umbrella Company to train a group of naval officers and soldiers."

"This training period will last for 2 years, with a total number of 1,000 people and the first batch of 300 people."

Training the Navy!?

A group of Arab brothers thought about the beginning but never thought about the ending.

Lao Sa's ambition is indeed big enough!

This is to vigorously develop the navy and compete for sea control!

Yileke does not lack the necessary conditions to purchase and develop a navy, Daole!

What actually hindered their development was naval talent.

The navy is not the army. It can go to the battlefield with just one shot of a gun. The century-old navy is no joke.

High-end warships are the pinnacle of technology. Without enough talents, you won’t be able to operate this thing!

The training of an ordinary sailor in the Navy requires at least one year of seafaring experience, and any other position requires several years of training before he can be qualified. But for a captain, it is impossible to even think about it without 10 years of training!

It is conceivable that in the future, the situation in which Yi Fang dominates the Persian Gulf will inevitably undergo fundamental changes, and a naval battle to seize the Persian Gulf control area will inevitably begin!

Not to mention Rockefeller's influence, just the possibility that the Persian Gulf, a pipeline flowing with black blood, might be cut off would have horrific consequences.

…

I don’t know what happened yesterday, but I lost the notes and outlines and all kinds of plot cheating chapters. As a result, I couldn’t find them back after a long time today, and the coding software couldn’t restore them. It’s just crazy...

Everyone is stupid!