From arms dealer to king of war

If it were Boss Qiao who met these princes alone, he wouldn't say this.

But now a group of people have gathered together by accident, and Boss Qiao can only talk to them about some heart-wrenching words.

For Boss Qiao at this stage, facing these princes, 'sincerity' is the best way to resolve the embarrassment!

Isn't it just spending money to buy peace...

Spend a lot of money with the old US military industrial complex in exchange for them not interfering in your internal affairs and operations, and then you can do whatever you want!

Frankly speaking, Qiao Jia really doesn't think these countries can make any big difference.

Based on their performance in Yemen, Boss Qiao feels that they can't do anything big!

Perhaps Boss Qiao's 'sincerity' impressed several princes. They looked at each other awkwardly for a moment, and then Al Thani took the initiative and said: "Jackal, it's not convenient here, let's find a place to sit..."

Qiao Jia really didn't want to get involved in this gang of people's troubles, but at this moment, because Eric was the leader of the arms purchase, he would get his commission, so he couldn't completely stay out of it.

Seeing the unnatural appearance of a group of princes stepping on the carpet, Qiao Jia pointed in the direction of the living room and said: "There is a cigar room in my house, let's go in and chat.

Said brought Cuban cigars. He boasted to me that the cigars were made by rubbing them on the thighs of girls. You are all knowledgeable people. Please help me check them later. "

Devali nodded happily and said: "I like cigars, and I also brought some good cigars. Let's try them separately later."

Qiao Jia smiled and nodded and said: "Then let's go, everyone, relax, the sky will not fall!"

As he spoke, Qiao Jia took the initiative to lead the way, led several princes into the mansion, passed through a long corridor, and then reached out at the door to let the princes in...

Said was considered a half-landowner. He was worried that Qiao Jia didn't understand the relationship between them, so he took the initiative to help greet him.

But Tahnoni from Abu Dhabi pulled Qiaojia aside...

"Jackal, did you forget something?"

Qiao Jia looked at Tahenoni's helpless expression. He spread his hands and said, "What did I forget?"

Tahnoni shook his head and said: "Ship, the Abu Dhabi Defense Exhibition ended last month. We intend to purchase two 1,600-ton 056s. Now we are waiting to negotiate the price."

Qiao Jia slapped his head and forgot that he was an agent of CSSC...

At that time, everyone was brainstorming a big plan, but it was shelved due to changes in the situation.

Big Mouth Don's appearance on stage gave Eric a lot of room to move. Now because of the existence of the Pentagon Brotherhood and the support of Maguire, there is no need to go around in circles like in the past...

Boss Joe talked, Eric ran errands, and the brothers worked hard, and the U.S. Navy's DDG(X) 10,000-ton destroyer project team was disrupted...

Now Eric has roped in the design team of DDG1000, the USS Zumwalt, and recruited the original project team members to form a new destroyer project team and take over the DDG (X) program.

They used a model based on 055 photos and defrauded 5 million in upfront funds with a PPT.

Then prepare to continue their efforts and use the Navy's dislike of Zumwalt to obtain more funds to develop a super destroyer of more than 13,000 tons.

In fact, it is just a lie. With the current military budget of the United States and the strength and scale of the shipyard, they simply do not have the energy to build a 10,000-ton arsenal ship.

The orders from those shipyards were scheduled for ten years, and there was no way Big Mouth Tang would agree to spend money arbitrarily.

The most important thing is that there are still orders for more than a dozen Zumwalts at BIW Shipyard.

There are people on top, and if Congress wants to cut off this order, it will take a long time to mediate and negotiate.

However, the 13,000-ton ship is a really good piece of cake, and because of the composition of the project team, they will naturally bring in some of the advanced technology on Zumwalt.

Qiao Jia has never seen Zumwalt, but now the design and construction drawings of the ship and the design drawings of key equipment are lying on his computer.

He was going to find an opportunity to ask if he could exchange the blueprints with his old mother for some infrastructure support.

He wants to come up with a package plan for railway reconstruction and road construction, and it should be completed within three years. Only his mother's infrastructure company can do this.

This means the plan has not changed much!

At that time, everyone was talking about joining forces with Abu Dhabi to play a double act with three companies, allowing foreign trade of warships to radiate to the Persian Gulf, and exporting new destroyer standards at the same time, prompting the United States to increase investment in this area.

Now that Boss Qiao has penetrated into the United States and has a large voice, there is no need.

But people in Abu Dhabi are ready to place orders, so this matter really needs to be taken seriously.

Seeing Tahnoni's helpless look, Qiao Jia spread his hands and said, "Okay, leave it to me.

At that time, I will purchase the hulls of two ships, and then tow them to France for you to do a comprehensive transformation. Delivery can take up to two years.

Guaranteed to perform better than the original 056 without any hassle.

You are all using NATO weapons. Let France transform your electronic equipment and weapons systems to better meet your needs.

You see how troublesome I am, 400 million US dollars for one vessel is not too much, right? "

Tahnoni nodded decisively and said: "Not much, I can give you 50% of the deposit in advance, but you have to help us solve some problems."

Qiao Jia smiled thoughtfully after hearing this, then pointed to the cigar room and said with a smile: "Is the GCC really in trouble?"

Tahnoni nodded and shook his head, saying: "It's not that serious...

We have received news that the American shale oil industry may be restarted.

Their extraction costs are very high, and if they want to sell them, we have to cut production and raise oil prices.

You should know our situation. Cutting oil production at this time is like cultivating competitors for us.

We need some response measures and accurate information, and preferably cooperation from Libya and Iraq..."

When Qiao Jia heard this, he clapped his hands and said, "Then you have found the right person!

Shit, I fucking thought Al Thani and Devali had irreconcilable conflicts, and I was thinking about how to appease them.

It turns out that what you are worried about is not spending money to sell arms, but this..."

After hearing this, Tahnoni nodded with a slightly heavy expression and said: "Jackal, oil and natural gas trade is our foundation. Once the energy system is shaken, our losses will be extremely huge!

We must find a way to seize some of the initiative without offending the United States. "

Choga understands Tahnoni’s difficulties very well. At this stage, OPEC+ is the one who calls the shots. The United States has strong ability and motivation to actively control oil prices.

The main task of Dazuitang when he came to power was to promote the reshoring of industries, but his ultimate goal is actually to stimulate employment.

Once the shale oil industry starts, it will create hundreds of thousands of jobs. This is a project that he cannot give up.

The energy group saw this key, so it prepared to burst the bubble regardless of the situation, first harvesting a wave of retail investors, and then investing in a down-to-earth way to make big money.

There is a fundamental conflict between the two sides. There is only so much demand for crude oil, and with the entry of new energy, the demand for crude oil will decrease for many years to come.

The United States has already benefited from petrodollars, and it still wants to take a bite out of crude oil exports. This makes these oil tycoons unhappy.

The most important thing is that the United States has the largest shale oil reserves in the world.

Once the scale of shale oil production increases, they will have the incentive to upgrade production methods and reduce production costs.

Once successful, life will be even more difficult for these rich people.

Seeing Tahnoni's worried look and Devali who came to the door intentionally or unintentionally, Qiaojia suddenly smiled and said: "You would actually entrust such an important thing to me...

It seems that you have investigated me very clearly, even my affairs in the United States. "

Devali listened, waved his hand and said: "There is no need to deliberately investigate, people who are interested can basically make a judgment.

You performed too dazzlingly at Dazuitang's canvassing meeting. You can judge your status by just asking Dazuitang's people. "

Qiao Jia nodded suddenly after hearing this...

This group of people still haven't figured out their true identity. They only know that they are from the Big Mouth Tang camp, but they don't know that their relationship with the Minister of Justice and the Secretary of State is even stronger.

The most important thing is that they have a deeper relationship with Tom Reed. The two hold 15 seats in the House of Representatives, which is definitely a decisive force.

This group of people thought they had great influence on Big Mouth Tang, and they wanted to use themselves for public relations, so Tahnoni didn't even blink when faced with the sky-high price of 400 million for a frigate.

After thoroughly understanding the demands of this group of people, Qiao Jia walked into the cigar room with a smile, raised his middle finger to Said with a slightly embarrassed expression, and laughed and cursed: "Why can't you just say something freely? I’ve been worried about Al Thani and Devali fighting for two fucking days.”

Said handed a toasted cigar to Qiao Jia and said helplessly: "What can I do? Harmandan refuses to come. I am just a businessman. How dare I interfere in such a big matter!"

Qiao Jia picked up a pair of cigar scissors and cut off one end of the cigar, then lit it and took a puff, letting the rich smoke brew in his mouth for a while before spitting it out gently.

He took the initiative to pour a glass of 'juice' for each of the princes, and then said: "You want news, then I will tell you what I know.

The shale oil bubble in the United States will explode in June, and energy groups will restart shale oil mining projects with the plan to increase production within three years.

This involves the issue of employment rate, which is a key project of Dazuitang and no one can stop it. "

As he spoke, Qiao Jia looked at the people whose faces suddenly turned gloomy, and he said with a smile: "But being unable to stop it doesn't mean that you can't strive for a certain degree of autonomy.

I have a way for you to skip OPEC+ and gain a certain degree of autonomy.

At the current mining price of shale oil, a barrel of oil needs to reach at least US$100 before they can achieve large-scale profits.

By suppressing oil prices, we can suppress the expansion of shale oil..."

Several princes looked at each other, and Al Thani said curiously: "How to do it?"

Qiao Jia laughed and said, "What else can we do?

Your relationship is not good, so let the Shah take the lead in severing diplomatic relations with you and kicking you out of the GCC.

Then you will be able to form another force outside the GCC. Then I will find a way to get Iraq and Libya to cooperate with you...

It may not be possible to completely control oil prices, but there is no problem in letting oil prices fluctuate like an electrocardiogram.

If oil prices are unstable, American Energy Group's determination to expand will be unstable.

Everyone, just hang on, the United States is deeply torn internally, let’s wait a few years and see..."

As he spoke, Choga looked at the stunned Al Thani and said with a smile: "You have one-third of the world's natural gas shipments and huge oil reserves.

Don't you want to act as a bridge?

Jumping out just allows you to use another attitude to deal with problems, but it reduces a lot of constraints.

If you think the GCC is important, just add it back in a few years depending on the situation.

I'm sure the United States is happy to see this happen, because they want you to be divided.

You provide them with enough geopolitical benefits to offset the trouble of creating oil price volatility. "

Al Thani and Devali looked at each other, and then they both snorted and turned to look at Joga...

"Is this okay?"

Qiao Jia said nonchalantly: "I just want to make a suggestion for the sake of my friends...

It doesn’t matter to me whether you listen or not, just remember to pay the consultation fee..."