Firepower is king

The United Arab Emirates is a union of seven emirates. The most powerful and largest is the emirate of Abu Dhabi, so Abu Dhabi is the capital.

Dubai is the second most powerful emirate and the largest city, but the Ministry of Defense of the UAE is definitely located in Abu Dhabi. Dubai does not have its own army, but there is a team of 15,000 people dedicated to protecting Dubai.

Therefore, Dubai has its own arsenal, and Dubai residents can completely decide how to deal with these arms.

Whether it is the United Arab Emirates or Dubai, just destroying some expired ammunition and arms is really not worth mentioning, and it is not even worth holding a meeting specifically for this.

The UAE relies on outsourcing for its weapons, and even its military is outsourced. Now that the UAE is sending troops to Yemen, it relies on foreign mercenaries. Therefore, the UAE has lost consecutive battles in Yemen, but it doesn't matter. As long as there is money, the UAE can lose consecutive battles.

Also, there are US military bases in the UAE.

In addition, the UAE military officers also like to hire external officers. The commander of their presidential guard is a retired Australian major general, and their air force has a retired deputy commander of the US military.

In short, the UAE is a country that uses money to buy security, and their army has extremely obvious advantages and disadvantages.

The advantage is having money, and the disadvantage is also having money.

You must know how the UAE's defense operates to understand why Gao Guang was able to get an ammunition destruction contract so easily.

I don’t know how Lloyd talked about it, or what exactly he talked about with Zayed, but at nearly ten o’clock the next morning, Gao Guang was called to sign a contract.

And Gao Guang didn't even see Zayed himself. He was just called to the Logistics and Supply Office under the UAE Ministry of Defense, entered an office, and signed a contract with a total value of 12 million U.S. dollars. The million dollars is for him.

Then Gao Guang also got a document, called a bill of lading, which was a document that allowed him to pick up the arms and ammunition to be destroyed at the arsenal.

Then there was a money order for US$12 million, payable immediately on sight.

Whoever dares to speak ill of the Emirati people in the future will be in a hurry with Gao Guang.

Is there such a good business partner in the world? Is there such a good business in the world?

Morris couldn't feel the competition at all, and there was no resistance that was common in business. This business has truly fallen to the top.

Except for the lack of experience, everything is impeccable.

"Is the contract signed?"

"Signed."

Tom became more energetic and said, "Show me."

Gao Guang handed over the contract in a daze. Tom read the brief contract and breathed a long sigh of relief, saying, "It's done. Now it's up to you, whether you can get the money..."

Gao Guang took the money order and said: "This is a money order, and it is paid in full for twelve million. Tom frowned when he looked at the money order, and then he breathed a sigh of relief."

Gao Guang whispered: "I really didn't expect to be paid directly. I thought the payment process would be very long, but after I signed the contract, the major directly gave me a money order of 12 million. This amount What to do with the money?"

Tom rolled his neck and said: "I suggest you ask the general what he means. According to the rules, we do not earn this part of the money, so the general will not touch your money. However, you know the general who just retired I’m usually quite sensitive, so… you understand, right?”

Gao Guang carefully collected the money order, and then he whispered: "I understand, go back."

Tom drove Gao Guang back to the hotel, and Lloyd also lived here, so after Gao Guang and the others went back, they went directly to knock on Lloyd's door.

Lloyd got up. He looked good and didn't look tired at all. When Gao Guang and the others entered, he said kindly, "Let everything go smoothly."

"It went smoothly. It went very smoothly. I couldn't believe it was so easy to get the contract." Gao Guang respectfully opened the folder, turned it upside down, and placed it on the table in front of Lloyd, and then he He took out the $12 million money order from his pocket and put it on the table.

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"General, this is the contract, please take a look at it."

Lloyd picked up the folder and looked at it. He smiled casually and said, "The contract is very simple and the terms are not very clear, but that's fine. There are loopholes to exploit."

After the meeting, Lloyd looked at the money order and said, "What is this?"

"This is a money order. Dubai has paid twelve million in full. Please let the general decide what to do with it."

If Lloyd asked for the money, Gao Guang would accept it.

Lloyd picked up the money order. He looked at it carefully for a long time before he smiled and said, "There are a lot of zeros. This is the first time I have seen a money order. Hahaha. I used to apply for funding often, but no one sent us a money order. "

After looking at the money order with great interest, Lloyd placed the money order on the table and said to Gao Guang easily: "This is yours, why should I decide what to do with it?"

Gao Guang said respectfully: "General, without you, this business would be impossible to negotiate. You are the core and leader of our team. Now we are starting to make profits. Of course I have to ask for your consent."

What money should be collected and what money should not be collected, there are rules for everything. Since Lloyd benefited from the unspoken rules maintained by many generals in the Pentagon, he would naturally not break it easily, but if his collaborators were sensible and polite, they would naturally let them People feel happy.

Now Lloyd never asked Gao Guang and the others to stop calling him general.

"Okay, you're right."

Lloyd pushed the money order on the table towards the highlight, and said with a relaxed expression: "Put it away, this is your income, I won't get it, and you won't get it either, right?"

Lloyd said this to Tom, who is a representative of the CIA.

Tom smiled and said: "Of course, we always protect the rights and interests of our partners, general, and our business reputation has always been very good."

Lloyd nodded with satisfaction and said to Gao Guang, "Put it away, this is an order."

Gao Guang immediately collected the money order, and then he said respectfully: "Thank you, General."

You need to be more polite to retired old leaders, and it would be best if you can behave more obediently. Although no one teaches Gao Guang this, he can learn it without a teacher.

Americans are very realistic. There is a big difference between the treatment of serving and retired generals. Of course, Lloyd will not be looked down upon by others after he retires, but when it comes to doing practical things, he can still be treated as the boss. Let him make the decision in everything. Lloyd feels good.

Looking at the respectful highlights, Lloyd couldn't help but said: "So are there any difficulties in this business?"

Gao Guang whispered: "There is no difficulty. The only problem is transportation. The only thing I worry about is whether Morris will cause any trouble during our transportation."

Lloyd raised his eyebrows and said calmly: "Maurice, he wouldn't dare."

Gao Guang said sheepishly: "General, actually Morris and I have some personal grudges. After all, we are both arms dealers. There will inevitably be some friction in the competition. Well, I believe Morris doesn't dare to cause trouble for us in Iraq. What I'm worried about is After the cargo was unloaded in Port Sudan, Morris would look for opportunities to cause damage."

Lloyd pondered for a moment, and then he said with a confident face: "I will warn Maurice. If there is any problem with this batch of goods, it will be his doing. During this period, you can live in peace and get it after the business is completed." Money...you can settle your personal grudges."

Lloyd has to ensure the safety of that business. Although it is not his responsibility, he just wants to take care of it now.

Lloyd even wanted to make a few highlights.

"The situation in Sudan is relatively stable, but it's not easy to say after crossing the Sudanese border. You have to find more manpower, and beware of Morris using Ethiopia's help to ruin the deal."

Gao Guang nodded quickly and said, "I have already found an armed escort."

Lloyd loudly said: "We have a good relationship with the current Ethiopian government. If you encounter resistance from the Ethiopian military or government in Ethiopia and there is no way to solve it, you can tell me .

Lloyd exhaled and said, "If anyone else wants to rob

I've got your goods, don't be afraid, just let go and fight, nothing will happen. "

Gao Guang couldn't find any more difficult or dangerous points. If this thing couldn't be done, he could go home directly.

So Gao Guang said respectfully: "Thank you, General! I will report the progress to you at any time. Now, I will immediately start preparing to ship the goods.

Lloyd felt that he had regained some of his former style. He nodded with satisfaction and said, "Very good, go do what you should do. I'll wait for your good news."