Mercenary’s War
Chapter 1170 - 1170 One Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Three Long-term Vision

1170: Chapter One Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Three Long-term Vision 1170: Chapter One Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Three Long-term Vision What does Somalia have?

This question really stumped Gao Yang.

What does Somalia have?

In Gao Yang’s impression, it has war, poverty, hunger, chaos, and currently the most famous pirates, as well as the Somali Youth Party, which has recently made a lot of noise.

As for profitable opportunities, he couldn’t think of any.

Morgan also looked deep in thought.

Gao Yang felt he couldn’t think of any profitable opportunities either, and didn’t dare to speak, fearing he might disturb Morgan.

After a good while, Morgan finally coughed lightly towards Gao Yang and said in a deep voice, “Have you thought of anything?”

Gao Yang was startled and said, “I thought you would come up with some money-making business in Somalia.”

Morgan frowned and waved his hand: “That hell of a place, I can’t think of how to make money.

You know more about Somalia, I thought maybe you could find some business opportunities.”

Gao Yang bitterly smiled, “Sorry to disappoint you.”

Morgan helplessly spread his hands: “Then that’s it, Somalia, all I can think of is the Golden Waterway, but we can’t get involved in that, unless you plan to become a pirate.

Moreover, that hellish place has no oil, no minerals, nothing at all.

Alright, even if it did, the environment in Somalia simply does not allow for exploitation.

I really can’t think of any place in Somalia that could make money.”

Gao Yang bitterly smiled, “Somalia has bananas, and the bananas are indeed quite tasty.”

Morgan laughed out loud, “Then why don’t you go to Somalia, wage a war, and seize all the bananas?”

Morgan’s joke was not funny, so neither of them laughed, but rather looked at each other in frustration.

After a moment, Gao Yang couldn’t help saying: “Isn’t there a single profitable route to be found in such a suitable place for a base?”

Morgan sighed, “Yes, control Somalia, carry out infrastructure development, build a port to control it, guarding the Golden Waterway, then you won’t worry about not making money.”

Gao Yang helplessly said, “You’re joking again.”

Morgan heaved a sigh, “If only it were still the Cold War era of US-Soviet contention, if you could control Somalia, naturally someone would bring money to you, but alas, the Cold War has been over for a long time.”

Gao Yang hesitated, then cautiously said, “Otherwise, let’s look it up online, see if there’s anything valuable in Somalia, and use that as a condition to help the Skull Gang in their warfare?”

Before he finished speaking, Gao Yang himself overturned his idea, he helplessly said, “No, forget I said anything.

Even if Somalia suddenly discovered the world’s largest oil field, there wouldn’t be a way to exploit it, at least not for the next ten or eighteen years, and I don’t have enough financial resources to last until then.”

Morgan frowned, “It’s a pity America is not interested in Somalia, after the Black Hawk Down incident, America completely gave up on Somalia, otherwise, if it were to help America completely control Somalia, I could try to obtain American aid, but now obviously, there isn’t that possibility.”

Gao Yang waved his hand, “Forget it, American aid isn’t easy to get, cooperating with you is one thing, but cooperating with the American government, one wouldn’t even know how they died.”

Morgan waved his hand emphatically, “America won’t do, look for Huaxia!

America has a military base in Djibouti and isn’t very interested in controlling Somalia, but Huaxia is different.

If we could have a foothold in Somalia, establish a military base or something, I think Huaxia might be interested, getting a few hundred million dollars in aid from Huaxia each year wouldn’t be too much, right?”

Gao Yang glanced at Morgan, helplessly said, “Morgan, you’re used to dealing with the official government, so you have high hopes.

I’d be willing to do that, but do you think it’s possible?”

Morgan bitterly smiled, “Alright, the possibility is very small, hmm, it’s better to give up the idea of doing business with major powers, such matters involve too much political significance, indeed, we shouldn’t get involved in it, alright, I am completely out of options.”

Gao Yang scratched his head and said, “Do you think there’s money to be made by fighting the Somali Youth Party?”

Morgan shook his head, “The problem is who’s paying?

Kenya?

Do they have money to give?”

Gao Yang, distressed, grabbed his hair, “You tell me, what’s the point of a country like Somalia existing if you can’t see a place to make money, F**k!”

Morgan raised his hand again, after pondering for a moment, he suddenly slapped his hand, exclaimed loudly, “I got it!”

Gao Yang was startled, then joyfully said, “You have an idea?”

Morgan nodded, then with a mysterious look at Gao Yang, he said solemnly: “Gao, think about it, with the current world situation, besides Somalia, is there any other country where you can establish a base?”

Gao Yang shook his head, “No, only Somalia is most suitable.”

Morgan snapped his fingers, then confidently said, “Exactly, given the current world situation, indeed there’s no place more suitable for you than Somalia.

With this conclusion, then it’s easy to figure out the answer, Somalia is a place you must occupy, even if currently it seems there’s no possibility for making money, right?”

Gao Yang shrugged and said, “Morgan, could you simplify that?”

Morgan slightly smiled and said, “To put it simply, you can start preparing to establish a base in Somalia now; it will be your gold mine.”

Gao Yang spread his hands, indicating he still didn’t understand, while Morgan smiled enigmatically again, saying, “Gao, if you wanted to establish a major company, could it be done quickly?”

Gao Yang shook his head and said, “That’s obviously impossible, even if Grand Ivan shows up and provides the equipment, it would still take time.

I reckon, to establish it within a year would be miraculously fast.”

Morgan laughed and said, “That’s fine then.

You should now start negotiations with people in Somalia and begin preparing to establish your base there.

From the moment your company is established, you’ll have endless business opportunities.”

Gao Yang frowned and asked, “Where’s the money coming from?”

Morgan laughed and said, “It comes from the world’s biggest sucker, specifically in the arms sector.

They have money, a lot of money.

Remember when you quote them, don’t be too stingy, dare to throw a number you can’t even imagine.

Don’t worry, by then the financier will be happy to pay.”

“Arms, the biggest sucker?

Are you talking about Saudi Arabia?”

Morgan laughed heartily, gave Gao Yang a thumbs up, and then said grinning, “Later, you can cash in on two sides, just like what arms dealers do.

Pal, quickly grab a spot in Somalia, then get your company up and running.

A year might be too long, though.”

Gao Yang frowned and said, “No, wait, what are you talking about?

I still don’t understand, what kind of business is there with Saudi Arabia?”

Morgan smiled again and said, “There’s nothing now doesn’t mean there won’t be in the future.

When I mention the future, it means in a very short time.”

Morgan kept teasing, and Gao Yang said helplessly, “Morgan, stop that, can you just tell me straight?”

Morgan clearly enjoyed playing coy, slowly and leisurely saying, “How much territory does the Skull Gang currently occupy?

Where have they expanded to?

Have they taken Berbera?”

Gao Yang frowned and said, “I’m not sure, I haven’t been in touch with the Skull Gang lately.

I think they haven’t taken Berbera yet, that’s a stronghold occupied by Somaliland, the Skull Gang’s main base is still in Bosaso.”

Morgan reached out his hand to Gao Yang and said solemnly, “Hurry and help the Skull Gang take over Berbera, then you can station your base there.

Berbera is important because it has an airport; having Berbera means you won’t need to build an airstrip yourself.”

Gao Yang nodded and said, “Okay, I’ll take your advice.

I won’t say anything now; I’m waiting for you to reveal the answer yourself.”

Morgan smiled again, “Okay, now I’ll tell you, setting up a base in Somalia doesn’t mean that’s where the money-making is.

Your real money-making spot is across the Gulf, in Yemen!”

Gao Yang was taken aback and said, “Yemen?

What money-making opportunities are there in Yemen?”

Morgan leisurely said, “Have you heard of the Houthis Armed Forces?”

Gao Yang’s eyes widened and said, “Houthis Armed Forces?

I’ve heard of them, even though they’re supported by Iran, the Houthis are still very poor.

What profit could there possibly be?”

Morgan waggled his finger and smiled, “Huge profits.

The Houthis Armed Forces are supported by Iran.

Right now, the situation in Yemen is stable, but watch, it won’t stay calm forever.

Iran will stir up the Houthis Armed Forces.

With Iran’s support, the Houthis could turn Yemen into something like Syria in no time.

And once the Houthis sect gains power, who will be the most anxious?”

Gao Yang suddenly realized and said, “Saudi Arabia!”

Morgan snapped his fingers and smiled, “That’s right.

When the time comes, first help the Houthis, it won’t take many days before you take over Sana’a.

It’s best if you can get paid by Iranians, but even if not, when Saudi Arabia can’t sit still anymore, and then, it’s time for Saudi Arabia to act.

Then, you can help Saudi Arabia against the Houthis.

Buddy, how to make money from the big sucker Saudi Arabia, I don’t need to teach you, right?”

Gao Yang’s face lit up with realization as he pointed to Morgan and nodded repeatedly, “Making money from Saudi Arabia, a beloved simpleton, isn’t hard.”

Morgan is one of the most well-informed people globally.

Even some high-ranking officials inside America possibly can’t match his level of information, let alone the situation in Yemen, which is clearly on the brink of a volcano.

Morgan says Yemen will be chaotic, then it most certainly will be.

Gao Yang didn’t even ask if Morgan’s information was accurate.

He just nodded repeatedly, then immediately smiled at Morgan, saying, “Yemen, although poor, do you think there might be collecting shotguns or something in the Presidential Palace?”

Morgan smiled slightly and said, “Of course there are, do you even need to ask, buddy?

I’m looking forward to you finding me some fine pieces by then.”

Gao Yang immediately poured some wine, and without caring whether Morgan was drinking or not, topped up Morgan’s glass a bit, then said with a laugh, “Let’s toast, here’s to both of us reaping a big harvest, cheers.”

Morgan raised his glass and said sternly, “Remember to prepare thoroughly when the time comes; it would be best to clear out all the good goods from the Presidential Palace.

I’m already reserving those antique shotguns.

I don’t mind having too many collectibles.

And, make sure not to let today’s conversation leak out.

This information is exclusive, you understand, cheers.”

(To be continued.

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