The plan proposed by Celia Miller has been very carefully considered and is entirely based on the standpoint of the Westeros system. Simon's affirmative response made her very happy, which showed that although her young boss was strong, he was not arbitrary, and her future work would be much easier because of this.
Moreover, this also means that she can gain more power.
With this in mind, Celia Miller quickly started the next topic: "In addition, representatives of the new Rwandan government contacted me yesterday, hoping to obtain military assistance from the Westeros system. Their fundamental goal is our military in Rwanda. Helicopter formation, our 12 Mi-24 armed helicopters played a vital role in the entire Rwandan military operation."
Celia raised her head and glanced at Simon as she spoke. After getting a signal from the man, she directly expressed her opinion: "It is definitely impossible to give them the helicopter. However, the weapons and equipment of the former government troops that we seized in the two wars in Rwanda can be handed over. Give it to the new government, but it cannot be a completely unconditional gift. Simon, our military presence in Rwanda cannot last long, but we can use the advantages and bargaining chips we have now to cultivate our own power within the Rwandan government."
The two major military operations of Westeros mercenaries in Rwanda, which totaled 18,000 former government troops, and all the weapons and equipment, including a large number of rifles, ammunition, rocket launchers, mortars, personnel trucks, tanks, etc., were finally Captured by Westeros mercenaries, including the second war jointly fought with the Tutsi opposition. At that time, the joint forces of the Tutsi armed forces and the Ugandan government army, who were also deceived, did not dare to engage in any mercenary battles with Westeros. The army competed for the right to capture the battlefield.
To Simon, the wealth accumulated by the Hutu regime for twenty years was just a pile of worthless junk. However, in the eyes of African governments, it was a huge military asset.
The new Tutsi regime may be coveting the latest Soviet-made equipment of the Westeros mercenaries, especially the batch of Mi-24 armed helicopters, but Simon has no intention of becoming an adult. The previous military operations of the Westeros mercenaries were only to stop a tragic racist massacre involving millions of people, but it in no way meant that Simon had any good opinion of the new Tutsi regime.
In my memory, the "African World War" that began in 1996 and involved a large number of African countries such as Uganda, Rwanda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Africa, Angola, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Sudan, etc. started when the Congolese anti-government armed forces supported by Rwanda launched an attack on the then Mongolian government. The Boto government's offensive eventually turned into a melee that lasted for eight years and spread to most of Africa.
It can be said that the African region uses the most brutal modern warfare methods to vividly interpret the most primitive and bloody struggle for power in human society. Behind the barbarism, there are many social forces that claim to be civilized and are constantly adding fuel to the fire to compete for Africa's rich natural resources.
The more he sees through this, the more Simon firmly believes that human beings are destined to eventually lead to the pessimistic prospect of self-destruction due to selfishness and greed in their nature.
Simon didn't intend to change anything, and he didn't think he could.
There are many great figures in human history who have made similar efforts. The best results they achieved were just the beginning of another reincarnation.
Therefore, all Simon can do is to bring his family, as well as a group of people close to the Westeros family, to the top of the world's pyramid as much as possible. It is undeniable that when something happens, the group of people at the top of the pyramid always have the greatest chance of survival.
Feeling that Celia was still waiting for his reply, Simon came back to his senses, shook his head and said: "Celia, if I want to tame a dog, I will never let it develop the bad habit of obeying instructions only after the owner feeds it. , I prefer the kind of pet that obeys its owner’s voice when it hears it.”
Regarding African countries, Simon felt that a passage in his memory could best describe them: they are fearful of power but not immoral.
For some special purposes, the Westeros system will next expand vigorously in Africa.
This military operation in Rwanda is an early deterrent, warning those African warlords and government oligarchs that those who follow us will prosper, and those who go against us should consider the consequences for themselves. All in all, the Westeros system will enter Africa as a conqueror rather than a pleasant helper.
Simon's fundamental attitude is similar to the United States' global expansion strategy. If you are disobedient, you will not receive large sums of aid, but a fully armed aircraft carrier battle group.
Facts have also proven that U.S. aircraft carrier battle groups are usually more effective than monetary assistance.
Celia Miller felt the undisguised contempt and indifference in Simon's tone. She subconsciously avoided the man's burning gaze, gently flipped through the documents on her knees for a while, and then raised her head again: "So, boss, We won’t be given anything and we still have to make demands of our own?”
Unknowingly, Celia changed the title of 'Simon' she had just quietly used back to 'Boss'.
Simon seemed unaware of such small details and nodded: "It only took the Tutsi opposition a week to gain control of Rwanda. This is already their biggest gain. Don't think about getting more. Then To batch equipment, you should take the time to discuss it with William McRaney and sell it to some neighboring country at a high price. We don’t need money. We just need to exchange for some mines and the like. Australia’s Billiton Company will also cooperate with you. For other African countries For me, this is also an opportunity to make good friends with the Westeros system, and I think those government oligarchs in Africa who have a little bit of brains will not refuse."
William McRaney is the commander-in-chief of the Westeros mercenaries in Africa. He is a former lieutenant colonel of the Australian Navy. He is 43 years old and has been the head of the Johnston family's private mercenary team for ten years. In the past, He has been performing security and navigation tasks for the shipping business of Johnston Holdings Group and is the most reliable direct descendant of the Johnston family.
Using weapons from the former government forces in exchange for mines in some African countries is completely in line with the African expansion strategy originally formulated by Simon and the old man.
To get the mine, you first establish contact with African warlords or government oligarchs.
Secondly, by doing so, you will have the name of 'legitimate business'. Furthermore, if you want to maintain the security of these businesses in war-torn areas, the Westeros system needs to build a strong security team, and eventually break it into pieces. The purpose of cultivating the Westeros system directly under the violent machine.
The Westeros mercenaries stationed in Rwanda are too eye-catching in the eyes of many people and must be withdrawn within a certain period of time.
Simon does not intend to poach the South African EO Company, but he does not intend to give up on the Ukrainian mercenaries who have experienced the baptism of blood and fire. After a strict re-selection, these people will be broken into pieces as Weiss. Tello Systems’ corporate security team is back in Africa.
Celia Miller vaguely felt something from Simon's arrangement, thought about it, and said: "Although the overall situation is under control, there are still some Hutu opposition groups that continue to operate in Rwanda, or flee to countries such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We can use the reason of stabilizing the hearts of the Hutu people in Rwanda to support these people to make peace with the government, and then select some of our spokespersons as pawns and install them in the Rwandan government departments.”
Simon agreed without much hesitation this time.
At this stage, the Westerosi mercenaries are at their peak in Africa, and the political situation in Rwanda is not completely stable. The Tutsi opposition, who have just gained control of the country, can only hold their noses and agree even if they are dissatisfied.
As for the Hutu forces who had just been defeated by the Westeros mercenaries, they may be equally dissatisfied, but in the choice between survival and death, they are unlikely to refuse the active 'help' of the Westeros system, otherwise , what greeted them was complete destruction.
This strategy, proposed by Celia Miller, has become commonplace in Africa.
Although many African countries have become completely independent in name, they are still puppets of Western forces at their core. For example, the direct supporter of the Tutsi opposition in Rwanda is the Ugandan government. Behind the Ugandan government are the British and American Two giants.
With the end of the Cold War, the two major camps of the East and the West, which originally supported each other in Africa, no longer continue to invest money for pure political layout. Instead, they have turned to pursuing more practical economic interests. The support behind the scenes of African countries The leaders have also gradually shifted from direct big country governments to world-class corporate oligarchs who covet Africa's rich natural resources.
In this case, what everyone is competing for is actually economic strength.
When it comes to economic strength, the rapidly rising Westeros system is not afraid to confront any established giants.
Celia Miller continued to discuss with Simon some issues that needed to be decided today, and half an hour passed before she knew it.
Looking at the time, it's already 8:50, and the United Nations meeting starts at 10 o'clock. The distance between Greenwich and Manhattan is more than 40 kilometers. One hour and 10 minutes is theoretically more than enough. However, considering the traffic congestion that may be encountered in the morning, it must be Set off immediately to avoid being late.
After re-checking her memo to make sure nothing was missed, Celia said: "Boss, that's about it. The United Nations meeting starts at 10 o'clock. I think I have to leave as soon as possible."
Simon nodded, shook his head again, and said, "Don't worry, I will go to Manhattan with everyone later."
Since the man in front of her said there was no rush, Celia didn't raise any objection.
Anyway, if you're really late, it's your boss's fault. Celia even wondered if the man in front of her was deliberately trying to make her late.
Simon had no such thoughts, and just said: "There is one more thing, the compensation for the death and disability of the Ukrainian mercenaries, as well as some subsequent arrangements, you will be responsible for these things. Also, the Westeros Company will Establishing special private military companies in the United States, Australia and Ukraine respectively. Dan Rubiel and Martin Stillman will be in charge of the United States. This is originally a man's business. But, you know, I am not used to using The man will be your assistant, and some future contact matters will also be handed over to you."
Celia Miller concealed her inner excitement and nodded quickly.
She knew about private military companies.
Dan Rubiel and Martin Stillman were still stationed in Simon's Assistant Military Affairs Office at this time, and they talked about this matter with her. Celia originally thought that this matter had nothing to do with her, but unexpectedly, There are three families at a time, and she can all play an important role in them.
Thinking like this, Celia remembered an idea from before and said: "In this case, Simon, the assistant office may not have enough manpower and needs to recruit additional people. Moreover, if someone is not suitable for this job, they need to be eliminated immediately. .”
Simon smiled, nodded and said: "I'll leave these things to you, but if something goes wrong, I will only look for you."
Celia wanted to make a reassurance, but gave up after a pause. The man in front of her was obviously not a guy who liked others swearing in front of him, so she took the initiative to find a topic and asked: "Boss, set up three private military companies at once. Do you plan to accept military outsourcing orders from the government in the future?"
Simon asked back: "What do you think?"
Celia said: "I don't think the boss wants to, but fighting for military outsourcing orders at the government level can provide us with reasonable and legal opportunities for actual combat training. Even the most elite soldiers will slowly fade away if they do not undergo regular actual combat training." .”
Simon originally did not want to participate in the official military outsourcing business, but only planned to cultivate a military force completely privately owned by the Westeros system. After hearing what Celia said, he also reacted and nodded: "Very good Suggestion, I will seriously consider it.”
Celia knew that Simon had actually made a decision, so she hesitated for a moment and then said: "Boss, I... my husband has tested me in recent days. Although his father has just retired, he still has some connections. If both parties can cooperate, we can Connections with the federal military system can be established as soon as possible, and the Miller family can also continue their influence. This is a win-win opportunity."
Now that you have decided to win government military outsourcing orders, you must definitely deal with the military.
Simon probably knows the situation of the Miller family, a military family that has continued from World War I to the present. It is a pity that the latest generation of successor Philip Miller is too disappointing. Otherwise, the Miller family will be a force that cannot be underestimated in the federal military. The hills to look upon.
Private military companies in the United States are either directly supported by the military, or they invite a large number of retired military executives to serve as consultants.
The Miller family, for Simon, is indeed a breakthrough into the federal military system.
The family's connections are still there and can provide sufficient assistance to the Westeros system. On the other hand, the lack of successors can also prevent the Miller family from turning back to the mainstay to the greatest extent. With Philip Miller's ability, once Michael Miller, who once served as Vice Admiral of the Navy, dies, the Miller family is destined to become Westeros. A vassal of the system.
After thinking for a moment, under Celia's slightly worried gaze, Simon nodded again: "Okay."
Celia Miller breathed a quiet sigh of relief.
She would never have made this introduction if she could.
She and her husband's family have almost had a public feud since last year when the Miller family forced her to give up her career in order to keep Philip Miller's job at the Department of Defense. However, as a mother, she cannot ignore her 9-year-old son after all. The little boy is now being taken care of by his grandparents. Michael Miller has high hopes for the only grandson in the family, because he is worried that the child will be taken away, and even treats her This mother is on guard at all levels.
However, as a mother, how could she not hope that her children would have a better future.
Celia Miller knew that even though it was in decline, the resources and connections of the Miller family were not comparable to that of an ordinary woman from a low-level official family in Washington. Therefore, even if she had long thought of divorcing Philip Miller, she I never thought about fighting for child custody.
After settling the matter, the two continued to chat about some topics. At about 9:10, there was a roar outside the villa.
Simon heard the sound, stood up and said, "Let's go, the helicopter is here."
Only then did Celia Miller understand why Simon had not been in a hurry.
Following the man outside, two huge, shiny black helicopters were parked on the lawn of the manor. Celia recognized them as civilian versions of the Sikorsky Black Hawk series.
During this time, Simon had ordered four helicopters based on the specifications of "Navy One" from Sikorsky. However, before that, as temporary transportation, the Westeros family rented four more ordinary black helicopters. Eagle civilian version.
Although it is a civilian version, the safety of the Black Hawk is far superior to that of other brands of helicopters, which is what Simon values most.
Simon took Lady A, Sophia, Celia and Emily Joplin on one of the two Black Hawk helicopters, and Simon's bodyguard team took the other. The helicopter took off from an estate in Greenwich, Connecticut, and landed on the East River apron in Manhattan, only a few hundred meters away from the United Nations Headquarters, in just over ten minutes.