From Arms Dealer To King of War

  Chapter 615 Haftar's Dilemma

  Choga and the others built a temporary camp outside Benghazi because Haftar dared not let P·B's people enter the city.

   It's not that he is afraid that Boss Joe will harm him, but that he is worried that P·B's exaggerated convoy will impact the image of the National Army.

  In fact, the strength of the national army is not bad. They have the support of Britain, France and Russia, and they have also indirectly received the support of drones from China through the UAE.

  Although the urban security war is still in pieces, but in terms of hard power on paper, it will definitely beat terrorists and the Libyan National Unity Government.

  It’s a pity that you can’t look at paper data when you’re fighting. There are also many warlords in the National Army, and corruption can’t be said to be ‘serious’ anymore. It’s a common practice...

  Haftar is still in the stage of internal integration. Before defeating all the enemies, he needs to hold back all the warlords he can hold, and then use the continuous support of big countries to expand the territory as much as possible to increase income.

   Only after Libya is reunified is the time for him to cleanse and redistribute power.

  It's a pity that this guy's ideas run counter to the French. The French hope that Libya will always maintain an unstable political structure, so it is impossible to allow the National Army to hammer the National Unity Government to death. Otherwise, what if another Gaddafi comes out?

  Although the National Army seems to have controlled most of Libya, the warlord factions inside them are more complicated than outside.

   It’s just that at this stage Haftar hugs the thighs of the Russians, and there is support from Britain and France, so those warlords naturally moved closer to share the benefits.

  But expecting warlords to save the country is simply asking for money. All the guys who dare to take to the streets with dozens of people to buy dozens of guns only want money.

  After distributing the arms aid that Haftar had worked so hard to get, those people immediately thought about how to sell it at a good price.

  Of course, Haftar himself is not a good bird, but he controls his greed very well.

  The first year’s worth of 50 million people’s livelihood materials promised by Choga has arrived in Benghazi.

  Originally, these things were used by him to maintain the situation in Benghazi, but the man withheld some of them privately and resold them. The money was still transferred to the Swiss bank that Joe boss helped to run.

  Boss Joe bought low-priced crude oil for $50 a barrel. As soon as the huge amount of cash entered the National Army’s overseas account, most of it was divided up, and the rest was the funds to maintain the operation of the National Army.

  The current situation of the National Army is that those who have some power are trying to get more profits, so that they can go to Europe and the United States to buy houses and real estate, so that they can get out of the quagmire of Libya when needed.

   The elite troops of the National Army are really okay. The overall number and configuration of the army are okay on paper, but it is a problem for the soldiers at the bottom to eat, and the weapons are even more difficult to see.

  Compared from the perspective of soldiers at the bottom, the National Unity Government supported by the United Nations, that is, the Union of Libyan Chiefs, is indeed doing a little better than the National Army.

  Compared to those legendary corrupt bosses in Afika, Haftar still has some face. His demand for money is reasonable and he is also ambitious.

  However, if his most elite army pulls out the same number, it will be nothing compared to P·B.

   Now that P·B's convoy is here, letting them enter the city will make Haftar feel ashamed.

  So the boss simply took the initiative to leave the city and had a meeting with Choga at P·B's camp.

   Qiaojia is actually very dissatisfied with the performance of the National Army...

P·B took Tobruk with great difficulty, but the National Army made slow progress in the cities of Al-Bayda and Tule Messa, which in fact gave Al Qaeda a foothold in northeastern Libya and would continue to threaten it. Security in Tobruk.

  Now that the American, British and French teams have all withdrawn from Tobruk, Al Qaeda feels that they can shake it up, so they say they want to make P·B look good, which directly leads to the instability of Tobruk.

   This is the most annoying situation for a private boss like Qiaojia, because it is impossible for him to go to Beida and Tulemesai to repeat his actions in Tobruk.

   You must know that since Nice took charge, the bombs dropped on the terrorists alone have exceeded 200 million US dollars based on the market value, and the follow-up security maintenance, including the current recruitment, is continuing to cost Boss Joe.

If it wasn’t for the fact that the cluster bombs were made by Qiaojia himself, the Hellfire was sponsored by Lao Mei, and the Blue Sword 7 was bought by breaking a bone, then many T1s came to help for free. Even if Bill Gates read the expenditure report, he would have to He slapped his forehead and yelled 'Scared', then turned around and left.

  Boss Joe doesn’t ask for much, and doesn’t spend all his own money, but a little less unnecessary expenditure is net profit for him.

  Haftar also knew he was in the wrong, because P·B did what they promised.

  Tubrugge and Bairdi are now flying the flag of the National Army. Although there is not a single member of the National Army in it, they are all in place.

  Boss Joe promised to restore order in the two cities within 3 years, and now he has basically done it in less than 3 months.

  The sporadic attacks now are mainly due to the lack of strength of the National Army and the inability to control the area west of Tubruge, which gave Al Qaeda room to infiltrate.

Although Boss Qiao took away the oil export and the refinery, he actually fulfilled his promise to buy inland crude oil at a price of 50 US dollars a barrel. into the hungry city.

   Now is the time when Tobruk and Berdi are thriving, but the employer of the National Army is holding back.

  So after Haftar came to the P·B temporary camp in a low-key manner, he was very accommodating.

  When I sat down in a tent with Choga, Haftar was surrounded by only two buddies with glasses...

This is the first time for Choga to meet Haftar officially. Looking at the old man with a fierce face in front of him, he said with a smile: "Sir, it's a pleasure to meet you. I think we should talk about Beida and Thule. Macy's business."

   As he spoke, Qiaoga saw Haftar's spirit shaken, and he waved his hand decisively and said: "I declare in advance that I have no interest in those two cities, and I don't have the manpower and energy to continue the business.

  I was just thinking, can the National Army spend more energy?

  You should know the importance of Tobruk. Let me go all out to restore the economic situation of Tobruk, which is beneficial to the entire National Army.

  In the past, you couldn’t sell crude oil even if you guarded the oil fields. Now that I have opened up the export of crude oil trade for you, why have you slowed down instead?

  Sir, you should know that I have not made any profit in Tobruk..."

  Haftar exchanged glances with the two people around him, and after a long silence, he said, "Jackal, I didn't expect you to progress so fast...

  You should know that the area actually controlled by the National Army is the central and northeastern part of Libya. Our territory is too large, so our forces have to be dispersed.

  I know the importance of economic development, so I don't want to fight at all, but our conflict with the National Unity Government is irreconcilable.

  The situation of Beida and Tule Messe is very complicated, and I hope to maintain stability for a period of time through negotiations. "

  Joga understood immediately that Haftar was in trouble...

  The specific reason is not difficult to guess. It should be that the request for help from the National Unity Government to Turkey has been responded to.

   Haftar probably wants to stabilize the terrorists first, and then deal with this wave of offensive by the government of national unity.

  Haftar's control over the warlord alliance is really not very good. His direct troops are indeed capable of fighting, but the number is limited, and he must rely on the warlords to achieve the rule of the territory.

  His main force was transferred away, so he couldn't drive the warlords of Beida and Tule Messai to die.

   If someone told Choja that those warlords were related to Al Qaeda, he would not be surprised at all!

This situation is very frustrating for Boss Joe. Everyone around me has been exhausted physically and mentally in Iraq and Afghanistan. How can P.B be able to enjoy the treatment of Lao Mei? Not American taxpayer money!

  Two terrorist bridgeheads are located on the west side of Tobruk, and they also blocked the key coastal highway, which prevented Boss Joe from transporting and selling supplies. Who can bear this **** after a long time?

  Faced with this situation, Qiaojia said helplessly: "That means you have nothing to do..."

Haftar read Choja's impatience. He exchanged glances with a man with glasses next to him, and then said with a smile: "Jackal, you are a capable and reputable person, so I think we can Deepen cooperation.

  I know that the situation in Beida and Tule Messe has affected the development of Tobruk. I received a note from P.B. I know that you supported the local people to form a temporary management government there.

  I think so, I can provide law enforcement powers to the Tobruk government in the name of the National Army, and you will have the right to arrest and try terrorists and criminals who cause harm.

  However, I request that this law enforcement team be nominally under the jurisdiction of the National Army. Once P.B withdraws from Libya, they must be included in the sequence of the National Army government..."

Speaking of which, Haftar looked at the strange expression on Choja's face, coughed awkwardly, and said: "Jackal, this is the best solution, because war can't solve the core problem, we have to leave sooner or later this step.

  The National Army does not have this ability for the time being, but I think P·B has the ability to support a combat-capable law enforcement team.

   As compensation, I can reduce the price of crude oil purchased in Tobruk from $50 to $45. "

  Choga looked at Haftar in amazement, and said: "You want to give me 5 yuan cheaper per barrel of oil, let me help you establish a law enforcement system to maintain northeast Libya?

  According to your statement, if the police entered the city to enforce the law, wouldn’t it be considered a war?

   But I kind of don't get it, how can you convince those warlords and terrorists to agree to the law? "

   As he spoke, Qiaojia patted his forehead, and suddenly understood Haftar's calculation...

  (end of this chapter)