From arms dealer to king of war

Qiao Jia didn’t know why Lionel was obsessed with dragging himself into the water?

The strength of P·B is actually only arrogant near Central Africa, because P·B has armed helicopters and Super Tucanos. Their air superiority combined with local ground advantages can make them invincible.

But it won't work in Niger. It's not that P.B.'s tactical commandos can't defeat the terrorists, or that the fighter jets are inoperable, but because there are outlaw legions stationed here. They have fighter jets, anti-aircraft missiles, and armored vehicles.

This is why Qiao Jia insists on "signing for war". Without this procedure, P·B's Super Tucano can easily be shot down when it is wandering around with aerial bombs.

Being 'unreasonable' is not a patent of the United States, it is the habit of the powerful!

Compared with the core oil interests of the United States in the Middle East, France clings to Afica, not simply because it was once their colony, but more importantly, North Africa is one of the world's largest 'uranium' producing areas, and France Nearly 60% of China's electricity supply comes from nuclear power plants.

And without the blood transfusions of these semi-colonies, France would not be able to support high domestic welfare.

Many people have overlooked that oil is not only found in the Middle East, but also in Afika!

In the face of core interests, France's investment in Afica is actually no less than that invested by the United States in the Middle East.

In the past, many Chinese people always looked down upon France because they always seemed to bow their heads when facing the United States. Some people even blamed the war in Libya on the United States. In fact, this is not the case at all.

In Afika, France is the number one. Except for Liberia, if France wants to bully anyone here, they don't need to use NATO as a backing like the United States. They can do it themselves!

At present, the biggest interest of the United States in the west and north of Afica is actually 'anti-terrorism'. Because of other reasons, he can't get involved. In the end, he can only secretly build a few small military bases, and then accept invitations from some countries to help them train. The military is involved in counter-terrorism.

Frankly speaking, because of the difference in status and location, what the US military did in Afika was actually not bad.

Of course, the main reason is that the bottom line of this unfortunate place is too low. Anyway, no matter what happens, it won't get worse.

Qiao Jia had no choice. In order to ensure that he would not be 'accidentally bombed' by the Outlaw Legion as an enemy because of the 'threat', he could only take the most formal employment route, and even bring in the African Union for endorsement, in order to gain enough protection.

Moreover, only two goals have been finalized in the current contract. Once the goals are achieved, P·B will immediately withdraw.

In fact, when your combat effectiveness rises to a certain level, without a big background, the attention of the big powers will make you tremble, but those mercenaries running on the ground will not have such troubles.

The strategic tips Qiao Jia gave to Lionel were actually not entirely out of concern. He had other ideas.

It is unrealistic to station in Niger for a long time, because the Outlaw Legion and the French Blue Hats are not the same thing. Stealing influence from them is not asking for death, but it is definitely asking for trouble.

However, it cannot be permanent, so there is no problem in accepting employment once or twice. If Lionel really arranges the arrangement according to his own ideas, then there will be a lot to do here.

He took Lionel and told him his general idea, which was to strategically abandon some towns with complete supporting facilities and fortifications during the battle to attract terrorists to gather in the towns.

Terrorists in Afika are generally not smart. In fact, except for those who are savvy, terrorists all over the world are basically controlled by emotions and hatred.

When most people feel that a place is suitable for becoming a stronghold, they will not leave. In addition, if they are provided with complete living facilities and fortifications, they will definitely have the idea of ​​​​stationing there for a long time, and even imitate their senior brother 'Isis' to build a stronghold. The MSL regime is not impossible either.

For modern warfare, it is difficult to organize guerrillas with mysterious movements, but it is not difficult to organize them with a base.

Those towns that have been repeatedly fought for have become hell. To say that the people are angry is an understatement. If this continues, more anti-government armed forces may emerge.

After discussing with Lionel for a while, Qiao Jia smiled and signed the military contract confirmed by Jory Amon, and then exchanged the contract with Lionel and signed it again, even if it was completed. This was a rather hasty signing ceremony.

From this moment on, P·B’s military operations in Niger are legal!

After the contract was signed, Saidi and Jori Amon boarded a civil aircraft that had been waiting for them and headed to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Lionel secretly left the airport in a helicopter because fighting was about to break out around him. He would go to the more heavily guarded Agadez Army camp to wait for news, leaving behind a lieutenant colonel and a team of 200 people. The armed forces cooperated with Qiao Jia's actions.

Once Lionel was gone, Niger's troops relaxed.

The lieutenant colonel was a young officer from the Hausa tribe. He spoke fluent English and had no problem communicating with Choga and the others.

He directed his men to remove the crude signing site, and then had someone drive an electric car to pull Qiao Jia's private jet into the hangar.

Then the lieutenant colonel looked at Qiao Jia arranging his equipment, and he said with a little envy: "Sir, your equipment looks more advanced than the Americans."

Qiao Jia, who was sorting out his bulletproof vest, was stunned for a moment. He first habitually signaled Dorian and Ayo to take down the gifts he had prepared and distributed them to the lieutenant colonel and the soldiers around him. Then he said curiously: "Niger is still Are there any Americans?”

The lieutenant colonel held a tactical vest equipped with bulletproof inserts, fumbled it fondly, and then nodded and said: "Our Ministry of Defense invited the special forces of the U.S. Army to help us establish a special force, and I was one of the trained command trainees. "

Choga understood as soon as he heard it. The US military here was similar to the Russians in Central Africa. They were all invited to help train the army. They were registered with the United Nations, which was considered to have fulfilled the obligations of a big country.

From this we can see how strong the ‘decolonization tendency’ of the Afika region is!

France imports hundreds of millions of euros into these countries every year, supports local regimes, and stationed troops here, but the relationship between them is very awkward.

Qiao Jia couldn't guess whether there was a game between big powers, but it reminded him that Niger's situation might be a little more complicated than he thought.

Seeing the lieutenant colonel in front of him who was envious of his equipment but trying to hold on, Qiao Jia smiled and said, "My transport plane will arrive in the afternoon. If you need it, you can pick some for your own people." , I believe Minister Lionel will not mind.

After all, there will always be some wear and tear during transportation, right? "

The fact that the lieutenant colonel was left to cooperate with Qiao Jia's actions showed that he was someone whom Lionel trusted. However, facing Qiao Jia's instigation, the lieutenant colonel hesitated for a moment, and then looked at the shabby appearance of his men. Gritting his teeth, he nodded and said, "Thank you!"

Qiao Jia knew what the lieutenant colonel was going to face. He hesitated and said: "After the arms arrive, the head and tail of the transport convoy full of arms are more dangerous on the way to the barracks.

We have a complete attack plan, which can basically ensure their safety, but the team members still have to be mentally prepared, do you understand what I mean? "

The lieutenant colonel nodded heavily and said: "I understand, thank you for reminding me, I will make arrangements.

Most of the drivers in the team are drawn from the local area, and those who may have problems will be assigned to the head of the team.

Our people will cover you when you get off the bus..."

The lieutenant colonel hesitated for a moment and said, "Sir, actually you don't need to take the risk."

Qiao Jia shook his head and said nothing.

There are terrorist spies at the airport. Qiao Jia must get in the car and set off to ensure that they move and give himself the opportunity to catch all the people sent by the 'Ndrangheta.

Qiao Jia temporarily deployed Team B and Team E this time. The two teams together only have 14 people. Including Qiao Jia's own team, P·B's ground team only has a total of 20 people.

Among these people, only Antal has aerial reconnaissance capabilities. It is impossible for Qiaojia to put Antal in and shrink back.

Moreover, this operation mainly relies on the air force. The ground teams mainly perform reconnaissance and cleaning work. As long as they cooperate properly, the risk will not be too high.

Looking at the sincere expression on the lieutenant colonel's face, Qiao Jia smiled and said: "You don't have to worry about me, you just need to be responsible for staying here and protecting the surprises I have reserved for those terrorists.

To be honest, I spent a lot of money this time in order to kill them. If you really want to help, go back and tell your boss and buy the 'surprise' I prepared. That will be the greatest help to me. . "

The lieutenant colonel said in surprise: "What's the surprise?"

Qiao Jia said with a smile: "If you want to win a large convoy with armed security, you need at least 500 to 800 people. I always like to think that my opponents are tougher, so I calculated that they have 800 to 1,000 people.

In order to wipe them all out, I borrowed a group of artillery and six 152mm howitzers from other places...

My men scouted the terrain for kilometers along the way and found only two places suitable for an ambush.

Coincidentally, none of them exceed 15 kilometers and are within the range of the 152mm howitzer. "

As he spoke, Qiao Jia looked at the surprised expression on the lieutenant colonel's face. He smiled and patted him on the shoulder and said, "Man, just do me a favor. You are responsible for feeling the power of the howitzer, and then convince your The boss bought himself some new toys.

This thing is a real big killer, each one costs 1 million, and the extended-range high-explosive anti-personnel grenade costs 5,000 yuan a round.

Let me give you a sample. If you take them down, I will be responsible for arranging people to train you, so that you don’t have to risk your life when facing fortified terrorists in the future. "

Seeing Qiao Jia, who was fully clothed, patiently introducing the detailed data of the howitzer to him like a salesman, the lieutenant colonel blinked and said in disbelief: "Cannon?"

Choga spread his hands and said with a smile: "Well, the cannon, the 152mm howitzer currently in service in Sevia, is 80% new, the shells are of excellent quality and the quantity is sufficient.

I'm just borrowing it. If you like it, take it. If you don't like it, I'll return it. "

The lieutenant colonel looked at Qiao Jia like a god and said, "Retreat? Is this okay?"

"Ang, we are a mercenary company. Of course we can rent such expensive things if we can, right?"