Chapter 59: A Show of Power
"Carlos, go to the tavern here and do something for me. Spread rumors that a wealthy businessman has decided to invest and build a factory in this country." Long Yuan said after thinking for a while.
"Boss, why are you doing this? Why don't we just go to his house?" Carlos couldn't understand Long Yuan's approach. Wouldn't it be better for him to just go to his house and give him the money?
"You don't understand this. If I take the initiative to go to someone, then the initiative is in their hands. But if the other party comes to me, then the initiative is in my hands. I have already won over the other party in terms of momentum." Long Yuan said with a smile.
"I understand, boss. The Chinese people's strategy is too scary." Carlos said and got up to go to the bar to spread rumors.
"Mitchell, go gather your brothers. This is the first group of personnel. We'll see if they can join the External Legion or the Divine Beast Legion based on their abilities."
"Yes, boss!" Mitchell also followed him out.
"As for you two, Annie and Bud, first make me a list of the equipment you need, and I'll find someone to buy it for you."
Long Yuan had a headache. If Annie and Bud wanted to play a role, at least their headquarters had to be built.
"As for Kenduo, you should find a way to contact people, buy food, clothes, fuel, and various equipment. Anyway, just buy whatever the organization needs." Long Yuan rubbed his brows. It's not easy to be a leader.
"Uh, boss, you're making it too difficult for me. I'm just a weapons seller. Why don't you find someone else? I'll do my old job and modify your guns." Kendo felt his scalp tingling when he heard these tasks.
"Hey, Kendo, don't be so anxious. Look, you used to run a store. This proves that you have a talent for business and the potential to manage supplies well.
So don't underestimate yourself, you have to believe in yourself, you can do it. "Long Yuan quickly comforted him.
"Oh, really? Then I'll try it." Kendo scratched his head and left the room in confusion.
"Huh." Seeing that he had fooled Kendo, Long Yuan breathed a sigh of relief.
"Pfft, you're just bullying Kendo, making a rough guy like him do this delicate job." Jill had been holding it in since just now, and he couldn't help it when he saw Kendo leave.
Long Yuan rolled his eyes and said, "If I don't let him do it, who will do it? You do it." Suddenly, Long Yuan's eyes lit up and he stared at Jill.
"Uh, don't look for me. I'm good at shooting. If you ask me to do this, you might as well ask me to fight the pursuers in hand-to-hand combat." Jill waved her hands quickly. If she could do this, she would not have become a police officer.
"Hey, come on, Jill, think about it. This is our family's account, we should have someone of our own to take care of it." Long Yuan became more and more determined in his thoughts.
"No, you, I...I will also spread rumors." Jill ran out in a hurry with a red face, not knowing why her face turned red because of that sentence.
In the next few days, the whole country knew that a wealthy man was going to invest and build a factory in their country, and it was heard that people from this country would be given priority in hiring employees.
As for why the news spread so quickly in this country with less than a hundred telephones, the main reason is that the population is too small, and the only places where people live are three islands, which are adjacent to each other.
During these few days, Long Yuan and his team were not idle. They took an armed helicopter to see all the islands in the country, and finally they chose an island in an area.
This news also alarmed the president of Arica, Mori.
He was asking about this matter at this time.
"Dick, have you heard the rumor that a wealthy businessman wants to invest in our country? Do you think it's true?" Morrie said, supporting his chin with his hands crossed, looking at his secretary.
"Yes, Mr. President. It's true that a group of foreigners have recently arrived in our country. Judging from their appearance, they should be from the United States, as well as China. The Chinese person seems to be the leader of this group."
"Five days ago, they arrived near our capital in an armed helicopter and found a hotel to stay in. After that, they went around to inspect the islands of our country, and it seemed that they really wanted to invest here." Secretary-General Dick answered respectfully.
The Mori in front of him is not only the president of this country, but also the patriarch of the richest family in this country. It is precisely because of this identity that he became the president.
Morrie pondered for a moment and said, "Dick, if they want to invest, why don't they come to us? Do they want me to go to them?"
Dick didn't reply. It was not appropriate to answer yes or no to such a question, so he simply remained silent.
Morrie didn't hear the reply, but he already knew Dick's answer.
"Dick, prepare the car, we are going to meet this wealthy businessman from China." Morrie stood up and put on his suit, giving instructions as he walked.
Although he felt that the other party was being too arrogant and wanted him, the president, to meet him in person, he had to go.
Because this may be the only chance for this country, and if it is missed, he doesn't know how long he will have to wait. He loves this country, so he wants to revitalize Arica.
Sitting in the car, looking at the drizzle outside the window, Mori's heart was filled with bitterness. After all, the country was too weak, otherwise how could a businessman dare to do this.
Some ordinary people may not realize how backward their country of Arica is, but as the president, he knows it very well.
Take the army for example. The total number of the Arica Kingdom's navy, army and air force is only 15,000.
The navy only has one speedboat, the air force has one helicopter, which is a civilian type, and the army is even worse off, with many of their rifles still Type 38 rifles.
So before, Long Yuan and his men could have completely destroyed this country and become the boss with two armed helicopters.
Looking at the finances, their country's annual fiscal budget is only one million US dollars, and most of it is paid out of his family's own pocket.
This is also the reason why Mori wants to meet Long Yuan. If Long Yuan can be allowed to invest here, it will not only solve the employment problems of many people, but also generate a good amount of tax revenue.
Soon, Morrie arrived at the hotel and was about to go up to the third floor when he was stopped by Carlos and Mitchell.
"Stop! Who are you? We have already taken over that place, you can't go up there." Carlos held the gun in both hands and looked at Mori warily.
"Hello, I am the president of this country. Can I meet the adult above?" Mori smiled apologetically. Seeing these two people, he became more determined to find a way to make Long Yuan stay.
These two people are obviously the elite among the elites. You have to know that hiring such people is not cheap.
At the same time, Mori felt deeply bitter. He was the president of a country, but when he went out, not only did he not have anyone to protect him, he even drove his own car.
"Okay, wait a moment, I'll go and inform him." Mitchell didn't give the other party a good face at all just because the other party was the president, and still had a cold face.
In fact, it was Long Yuan who arranged for Carlos and Mitchell to stand here. It was a show of force and also a form of appearance.
