From Arms Dealer To King of War

  Chapter 963 An Unexpected Invitation

  Prince Shah Dewali can’t actually make the decision, but just as Al Thani worried before, the Shah has no psychological barriers to kicking Qatar out of the GCC.

   Even if he knows that Europe and the United States like to watch the split in the Middle East, the Shah doesn't care.

  The final result is basically there. The issues between the Shah and Qatar still need to be discussed in private, and some issues cannot be discussed on the table.

  But because of friendship, Qiao Jia had to ask for help, which can be regarded as exerting a little pressure and at the same time expressing his position.

   This is why Boss Joe has more and more friends, because he always thinks about his friends.

   And the more Boss Joe does this, the more De Valli dare not neglect!

Devali very graciously stretched out his hand to signal for everyone to sit down and chat. The big local tycoon next to him took the initiative to replace the 'drinks' for several people, and then said with a smile: "Jackal, I called home just now to talk to you." After discussing with the family, they are very interested in frigates, so they want to add two more orders.

  A total of 4 ships, 1.6 billion US dollars, we can pay half of the deposit in advance! "

   After hearing this, Qiaojia leaned back on the sofa and shook his head slightly...

  1600 tons of 056, the foreign trade price is really not high. Boss Qiao has a reputation for exploring overseas markets, and he can get the hull at a very cheap price.

   Then send it to France for modification, and get some political benefits from France.

  Even if the French ask for the price...

  A series of equipment such as high-end anti-submarine sonar, torpedo tubes, phased array control radar, anti-aircraft missiles and even anti-ship missiles are provided, and the price will not exceed 150 million US dollars.

   Spending a unit price of 400 million US dollars to buy a light frigate is giving money to Boss Joe.

  This actually has the same meaning as Al Thani's previous $4 billion security contract.

  The content of the contract is of secondary importance. Letting Boss Qiao accept the money will be considered a real deal in their hearts.

  Compared with Qatar's big money, Abu Dhabi seems a little stingy.

   But Boss Joe doesn't care. Qatar gives more because they are under more pressure and need Boss Joe, an ally with outstanding soft power in the Middle East.

  However, Tahnoni from Abu Dhabi jumped out to give money to Boss Joe before Shah’s Devali, which made Qiaojia a little confused.

  The matter of selling the ship was decided a long time ago. Choga accepted Tahnoni's proposal as a matter of course, and then he looked at Prince Devali and said with a smile: "Sir, you haven't answered my question yet..."

  De Valli straightened his back, nodded and said: "Jackal, breaking off diplomatic relations is a very complicated matter.

  If we want to convince the outside world of our actions without harming Qatar's interests, what we need is that both parties are willing to make some sacrifices.

  You ask me what promises the Shah can make to Qatar, and I can't answer you.

  But I can guarantee that we will never take the initiative to do anything that harms Qatar's interests until the scale of the shale oil industry in the United States is under control.

  I believe you know this better than me! "

Speaking of which, Devali bowed slightly and leaned back on the back of the sofa, and said with a smile: "Jackal, what I said before is the meaning of my elders, and we have to negotiate with Qatar on specific matters." .

  Of course they will receive some pressure internationally, but we can guarantee that they will never be blocked.

  Tahnoni's order for four frigates is actually for the outside world to see...

  We must do our best to convince the outside world of our determination to sever diplomatic relations with Qatar.

  In this way, they will be convincing to compete with us on price outside the alliance. "

  Choga listened and thought about Abu Dhabi’s geographical location just between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. The four frigates may indeed block that small sea area and cause trouble for Qatar’s energy exports.

  The Shah GCC group not only wants to act for outsiders, but maybe they also want to keep the possibility of making fake plays real.

   Of course, they don't have the ability to actually blockade the Persian Gulf, but they can harass Qatar's energy exports.

   Qiaojia sighed slightly, they are all thousand-year-old foxes...

  Before Al Thani said that he could pay 6 billion US dollars to fund the "Princess Maritime Security Company", it is estimated that he expected this situation.

  Shah and his group are probably worried that Boss Joe has a better relationship with Al Thani, and that they might pull back.

  Based on his current influence in the United States, "hand pulling" will cause great trouble to the Shah.

  So they bought warships at a super premium through the United Arab Emirates, which also has a relationship with Choga, so that even if everyone has conflicts, Boss Qiao can't really end up helping anyone.

  Boss Joe was very flattered that these princes treated him like a giant.

  Strictly speaking, he does not have this hard power, but the fact is that he does have this influence.

  The SY faction in Iraq has gradually gained power, the doctor president of Syria has also been connected with Iran, and the Houthi armed forces in Yemen are growing stronger.

  The SY faction centered on Iran has gradually surrounded several countries in the southern Persian Gulf.

   This situation made Shah feel like a stick in his throat!

  Iraq, which has a long border with the Shah, is too important, and the Shah cannot bear the pressure of a war between Iraq and Yemen.

  Boss Joe’s humanitarian channel not only made him a lot of money, but also allowed him to eat more than one fish, gaining huge political benefits.

  He was not worried at all that Shah would turn against him, but Shah was worried that Boss Joe would side with Iran.

  Once Boss Joe decides to join forces with Iran, the influence of the United States will soon withdraw from Iraq, and the Shah’s princes may not be able to sleep well.

   Of course, this possibility is very small, but the consequences are too serious for the Shah!

   After all, the fist is not hard enough!

  The Shah is the princes who hold the world's most advanced weapons, but they can't even beat the mud legs of the Hussein armed forces.

  Seeing Devali's slightly serious expression, Choga smiled and said: "Don't be too nervous, I just feel that since I got involved, I have to take on the responsibility of being a friend.

   Specific matters need to be negotiated between you and the royal family of Qatar. In fact, it does not make much sense for us to discuss details here.

   But Al Thani is my friend, I made a suggestion, and I also received his gift, so I must be responsible to him! "

   Devali was stunned for a moment, then nodded seriously and said: "Jackal, you are a very good friend!

  I can't guarantee how the future will develop, but I can personally guarantee that Al Thani will not be in trouble.

  Once there is any problem, I will notify him as soon as possible! "

  Joga is satisfied with this...

  Compared to diplomatic channels on the table, a private communication channel can effectively improve Al Thani's status in Qatar.

   It doesn't matter whether De Valli is lying or not, Boss Joe, time will test his promise.

   If you make a promise but fail to keep it, you will be punished!

   When the matter came to this point, Boss Qiao felt that it was time to introduce, so he clapped his hands and smiled and said, "OK, then let's do it..."

   Upon hearing this, Devali quickly waved his hand and said, "Jackal, it will take time to discuss the matter of Qatar. I still have some business here and want to chat with you. I wonder if you are interested?"

   Qiaojia sighed and said, "If I say I don't want to hear what you have to say, will it appear that I am particularly rude?"

  De Valli looked at the absent-minded Choja, and said in a slightly heavy tone: "Jackal, are you interested in accepting the military contract from Yemen?"

   Qiaojia shook his head decisively and said, "No!

  The Houthi armed forces are different from terrorists like al Qaeda and Isis, and fighting them will affect my planning for myself. "

  De Valli listened, nodded to express his understanding, and then said: "What if the target is Al Qaeda?"

  Joga sighed slightly when he heard this, shook his head and said, "Al-Qaeda in Yemen can't make a difference, and besides, I don't have time to take care of Yemen's affairs.

  His Royal Highness, I am just the boss of a military contracting company, and I can't manage any business. "

  Dwali was silent for more than ten seconds, and then said in a heavy tone: "We have accurate information that there is cooperation between the Houthis and Al Qaeda.

   They jointly attacked one of our civilian settlements last week, resulting in hundreds of casualties.

  We killed some of their personnel and confirmed this information! "

   Qiaojia heard this, spread his hands and said, "What's so strange about this?

  You are the common enemy of the Houthis and al-Qaeda, but it does not mean that they are friends...

  Once you withdraw from Yemen, these two families may have internal strife! "

   Devali nodded slightly and said, "Jackal, we don't want to fight anymore..."

   "Then stop it..."

  Joga said casually, then froze, he looked at Devali curiously, and said, "You guys stopped fighting?

  What about the Yemeni government forces?

  I don't see any hope of them defeating the Houthis. "

  De Valli lowered his head and thought for a while with an embarrassed expression, and said: "War is a kind of consumption, consuming money, manpower, and human life...

   Jackal, the humanitarian access and safe zones you established in Iraq and Syria are very meaningful.

   If you are interested, we would like to invite you to go to Yemen to establish a Temporary Security Zone.

  The situation in Yemen is very bad, and a lot of materials are needed to fill it.

  We in the GCC can provide ample financial assistance and military assistance…”

  When Qiaojia heard this, he pointed to his nose in disbelief and said, "Me?

  I go to Yemen to establish a safe zone? "

  De Valli nodded and said: "If you are still willing to help destroy Al Qaeda, we can provide a super military contract.

  Jackal, Yemen really needs to take a breather, the situation there is many times worse than Iraq and Syria.

   You created a miraculous safe zone and humanitarian access in Iraq and Syria.

   Only if you go to an organization with no position like you, there will be no big backlash from the Iranian side.

  Without Iranian assistance, the Houthis would be less aggressive.

   Jackal, we all need a break...

  We are not really unable to defeat the Houthis, we just cannot let go and attack the places controlled by the Houthis, where there are many innocent civilians.

   Only a trusted 3rd party getting in there can put the war on hold, let everyone take a breath, and let civilians take a breath. "

  (end of this chapter)