Hong Kong Island: From a small stall to a global supplier

Seeing the two looking at him with fear, Wang Yaotang knew he had revealed a secret, but what could he do?

Ask any elderly person from later generations, and their first impression of a camel will be a raised finger. This image is so deeply ingrained in people's minds that it's no wonder Wang Yaotang thought of it immediately.

At this moment, Wang Yaotang knew he had to stay put. Any other reason would only lead the two to misunderstand. He could only look at them with some surprise, "You really guessed it?"

"A guess?" Omar's eyes widened.

“Impossible!” Prince Banda’s eyes were full of vigilance.

"Is it hard to guess?" Wang Yaotang shrugged and said with a smile, "I'm quite interested in the Iran-Iraq War. Iraq and Persia purchased a lot of weapons from Shijiazhuang. They live in the guesthouses on both sides of the digital factory. They are important clients of Shijiazhuang. I even happened to have dinner with them."

"Last year, Persia launched Scud missiles at Riyadh. As the saying goes, once is never enough. There are only zero times and countless times for anything. If it were me, even if I didn't retaliate, I would purchase missiles as a deterrent weapon to prevent them from having such thoughts again."

“In terms of financial strength, the Middle East is the most prosperous, but when it comes to military strength…” Wang Yaotang smiled slightly, “If economic strength and military strength are not matched, problems will definitely arise. You have already suffered this loss, so you must make up for it.”

“Of course, ordinary people wouldn’t consider these things, and normal businessmen wouldn’t either, but I seem to be the abnormal one.” Wang Yaotang pointed out the window, “If my fleet were ranked in the world, it would be in the top 30 without any problem, right?”

The military strength of countries around the world varies drastically, with some suffering from drought and others from floods.

These words caused Omar and Prince Banda to exchange a glance, their suspicion slightly diminished.

Knowing the result makes the deduction much simpler. Wang Yaotang smiled and poured the two of them another cup of tea. "Please."

After giving the two a moment to catch their breath, Wang Yaotang continued, "The only countries in the world that can produce missiles are Russia, the United States, France, and China. As for Iraq's Scud missiles, those are just giant rockets; they're a bit of an insult to the word 'missile.'"

"Because of the political system, you cannot be drawn into the red camp, so the Russians will not sell to you. This has nothing to do with interests, it is a matter of policy."

"As for the Americans, they won't refuse to sell you missiles just because of Israel's existence. However, the two oil crises have severely threatened the 'dollar-oil' system, and the camels haven't completely sided with the Americans. If it weren't for Russia's presence, given the Americans' style of doing things, they would definitely want to demonstrate their military power in the Middle East and then build a military base in the Persian Gulf for long-term control. I can't be sure about that."

"The Korean War, the Lebanese intervention, the Bay of Pigs, Annam, Dominia, Laos, Cambodia, the Gulf of Sidra, Grenada, Nicaragua, the poor people of Afghanistan..." Wang Yaotang counted on his fingers, "Too many to count."

These words made Prince Banda's face darken to the point of being dripping with gloom. He was the "Pig Girl" ambassador, and he remembered every single one of these things clearly.

Camel is a monarchy, the entire country belongs to his family. Now that a foreigner has pointed this out to his face, this dignified prince feels like he's on fire.

"Then let's talk about France." Wang Yaotang continued his analysis as if he hadn't seen it: "France has already sold you four Medina-class medium-sized missile frigates. Europe needs the help of the US to counter the Russians, and considering the feelings of the Americans, they won't continue to sell to you."

"Only five... no, no, the Falklands have proven that Little Britain is just there to make up the numbers. As for France, hahaha, no one can conquer Paris before the people of Paris surrender. So the only ones who can stand up to the three major powers are the three major powers. China doesn't have good relations with Russia or the United States, so your only choice is China."

"I believe that anyone with a certain level of military knowledge and international relations knowledge can analyze this point."

Omar's lips twitched, and Prince Banda lowered his head to examine the teacup; both of them felt a little embarrassed.

That was really hurtful. My friends and their family had been turned down for over a year before finally thinking of Chinese people...

"Look at how you managed to hide your tracks and appear here. Considering my security business and public image, plus the fact that China and Laos have no diplomatic relations, isn't the result obvious?" Wang Yaotang smiled, picked up his teacup and drank it all in one gulp. He looked relaxed, and an aura of complete control emanated from him.

"No wonder Mr. Omar was so enthusiastic when I mentioned agricultural machinery earlier. I thought I had met a scammer, hahaha."

“How could that be? I’m genuinely interested in agricultural machinery from Laos and China. You know we’re vigorously developing agriculture,” Omar quickly explained.

Wang Yaotang smiled and waved his hand, saying it was no big deal. "Come on, let's talk about what you really care about."

Omar immediately shut up, and Prince Banda took a deep breath. "Yes, we want to purchase 'logs' from Laos and China to ensure border security."

"That's too general. For example, what range do you want?" Wang Yaotang asked with a smile.

Prince Banda's eyes flickered, he swallowed hard, and said in a tone that seemed to suggest composure, "Range 1500 kilometers."

Wang Yaotang raised an eyebrow, got up and walked to the display cabinet, brought over a globe, turned it to the Middle East region, roughly estimated the scale, and then pointed to 'Tehran' and 'Tel Aviv'.

Prince Banda cleared his throat. "I mean deterrence. You know, we have no ambition to occupy any other country. We just..."

“I know, of course I know.” Wang Yaotang suppressed a laugh. “The neighboring countries don’t have anything you’re coveting. It’s just that the requirement of 1500 kilometers is too difficult.”

“Can’t reach that? Then 1000 kilometers will do!” Prince Banda said instinctively.

“No, I mean there’s no weapon with such a short range.” Wang Yaotang grinned.

"Cough, cough cough." Prince Banda knew perfectly well that he had been tricked by Wang Yaotang, but he didn't mind at all; on the contrary, he was pleasantly surprised.

What the hell do you mean by "surprise"?!
The surprise was that I wanted to buy a missile with a range of 150 kilometers, but I found that there were no missiles with a range of less than 1500 kilometers!
"What is the maximum range?" Prince Banda asked expectantly.

"The East 5 missile, with a range of 12000 kilometers, can cover any part of the United States and can carry a 400-megaton peace warhead. One shot is enough to turn the White House and the White House into ruins."

Prince Banda hurriedly waved his hand, "This, this, this is unnecessary, it's too much."

You dare to sell it, but I wouldn't dare to buy it. If Camel had this, the Russians and Americans would take care of them immediately!

The waters on the intercontinental border are too deep for us camels to handle.

Although they were somewhat startled, Prince Banda and Omar both laughed heartily.

First of all, this proves that Wang Yaotang is indeed a professional and very knowledgeable.

Secondly, this shows that he is confident in fulfilling the middleman's request.

Finally, Lao Zhong, he really has real skills!

“What recommendations do you have, dear Your Majesty?” Prince Banda asked with a smile.

"Dong-3, a medium-range ballistic missile, began deployment in 71. The missile weighs 64 tons, has a liquid engine, a range of 2800 kilometers, a single warhead weighing 700-1000 kilograms, is vehicle-mounted, simple to deploy, and its range covers Eastern Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa. Its improved version, the 3A, has a range of 4000 kilometers; you could even use it to hit London!"

Wang Yaotang twirled the globe in his hand, then, with the camel at the center, slammed his hand down on it, shouting, "All of them!"

Prince Banda stared intently at Wang Yaotang's hand, his face visibly flushing.

"Secondly, there is the Dong-21, which has just begun deployment this year. It uses the latest technology, with a missile body weight of 14.7 tons, a solid-propellant engine, a range of 1800 kilometers, and a single warhead weighing 500 kilograms. It is also vehicle-mounted, but because the missile body is lightweight and highly mobile, deployment is very simple, and its survivability is first-class."

Wang Yaotang drew another circle on the globe, saying, "This range can also resolve your concerns."

"This..." Prince Bandar took a few breaths, "Mr. Wang can buy it for us?"

“This is ballistic log. Fewer than 10 countries in the world possess it. Its deterrent power is unparalleled. With it, anyone who wants to talk to you will have to think twice before speaking. There will definitely be obstacles if you want to buy it,” Wang Yaotang said in a deep voice.

Upon hearing this, Prince Banda immediately perked up, thinking, "This is where I excel!"

"We camels are never afraid of any resistance. Just name your price!"

"That depends on how much Prince Banda is willing to involve me," Wang Yaotang said with a smile.

“Just call me Banda, that’s what my friends call me,” Prince Banda said with a hearty laugh. “How do you explain the level of involvement?”

"I will help you secretly get to the capital and arrange a meeting for you with the person who can make decisions among the 24 Heavens. What happens in the negotiations afterward is none of my business."

"So, Brother Yaotang can help us negotiate?" Prince Banda's eyes lit up.

Meeting the person is only the first step; it doesn't mean the negotiation will be successful. Prince Banda has experienced too many similar situations. Only when the middleman receives enough benefits can the negotiation go smoothly, and it will definitely be cheaper than negotiating by himself.

Wang Yaotang did not answer directly, but asked, "Banda, do you know where the most difficult part of buying logs is?"

"You said."

"It's not about money."

"what is that?"

“Those are logs, real deterrent weapons. It’s not just about selling them and that’s the end of it. Once you use them, the Chinese will have to bear some of the consequences.”

“You mean…” Prince Banda frowned.

"Who holds the switch?" Wang Yaotang asked softly. "I paid the money, but can't I even decide whether it can be launched in the end?" Prince Banda's tone was somewhat cold.

Wang Yaotang remained silent.

Prince Banda took a deep breath. He was a mature politician and knew that complaining was useless. He also knew that this matter was not simply a matter of exchanging money for goods.

“What if I insist on controlling the switch myself?” Prince Banda asked in a deep voice.

Wang Yaotang shook his head. "Banda, you're not negotiating with me."

"Sorry, brother, it's my fault." Prince Banda rubbed his forehead.

He lost his composure because the conversation had come so close to success.

But then I thought about it again, and realized that Wang Yaotang was really professional. He could think of such a crucial question on our first meeting. The more thorough the preparation beforehand, the higher the probability of success.

Prince Banda now has absolute confidence in Wang Yaotang!
This is the person I've been looking for!

“I want you to represent us camels and be deeply involved in the negotiations. How much do I need to pay?” Banda asked in a deep voice.

“I need to know your budget and how many logs you expect to purchase,” Wang Yaotang asked.

Banda thought for a moment and decided to quote a conservative price: "70 billion US dollars, and of course, the more logs we buy, the better!"

Wang Yaotang suddenly stuck out a finger, seemingly out of a mischievous urge.

“A billion dollars?” Prince Banda frowned deeply.

Wang Yaotang: Goodness, you really are something, Camel!
Global arms dealer commission rates for intermediaries:

Conventional arms deals: 5%-10%, such as standard arms trade agreements between most countries, such as arms transfers between European countries.

Large-scale system integration projects: 3%-5%, such as large-scale projects like fighter jet groups and missile defense systems, the commission rate decreases as the transaction amount increases.

Small arms trade: 10%-15%, low-priced, high-risk small arms trade, such as light machine guns and man-portable missiles.

Specialized equipment: 8%-12% of military equipment that requires special technical support or customized services.

Camel's purchase of logs is a typical 'large-scale system integration project', and a commission of 10 billion is equivalent to a 15% cut, which is too high.

“Mr. Wang, this price is too high. 3.5 million is a reasonable price,” Omar said immediately.

This shouldn't be said by the prince; it would be beneath his dignity.

"On April 16, 1987, the G4 initiated the 'Missile Technology Control Regime,' with the aim of preventing the proliferation of missiles and unmanned aerial systems capable of carrying weapons of mass destruction and their technologies. The standard is to control missile systems capable of delivering payloads of more than 500 kilograms to distances of more than 300 kilometers, also known as the '500kg/300km standard.'" Wang Yaotang said in a deep voice, "This is an extremely risky business venture, and the Middle East is a key area of ​​monitoring. It has never been peaceful there; wars are happening every moment. The risks I need to take are too great."

“This is not a small pistol like a spear. You cannot buy this kind of real, powerful weapon of mass destruction except through me.”

"Believe me, purchasing a batch of ballistic logs can bring you at least 30 years of peace. Even if it's just avoiding a war, the benefits to you will far exceed 100 billion."

"In the end, the US will definitely reach out to camels for the sake of petrodollar security. It's just a matter of time. Holding a batch of logs will give them more leverage in negotiations."

"As a friend, I'd like to give you another friendly reminder: be careful of Saddam. This eight-year war has plunged Iraq into a debt crisis. Saddam failed to achieve his goal of increasing his personal prestige and instead became mired in the quagmire. So who will pay for those debts?"

These words made Banda's expression change. Before he could think further, Wang Yaotang continued, "If I owed someone $1 million, I would pay him back without hesitation, because $1 million is not a problem for me."

"But what if I owe someone a trillion dollars?"

"And at that moment, I had a gun while he didn't..." Wang Yaotang grinned, "Guess what I'll do?"

"My neighbor hoards grain, I hoard guns; my neighbor is my granary."

Banda suddenly stood up from the sofa. The camels were just too rich, and their habitual thinking was to solve problems with money instead of force, but that didn't mean they were naive!

Some time ago, at an Arab conference, Saddam Hussein claimed that the Iran-Iraq War was Iraq's way of "protecting the Arab world," emphasizing that "millions of soldiers and civilians sacrificed" in the war to stop the Persian expansion. He argued that these loans should be considered "military aid" rather than debt.

Of these loans, Kuwait received $150 billion, while Saudi Arabia and the UAE received approximately $300 billion.

Although Sa'ib Ibrahim did not achieve his ambition of conquering Persia, he did greatly enhance his military strength, making him the undisputed number one in the Arab world. Even if Kuwait, the UAE, and the UAE were all combined, they would not be a match for him.

Just think about the devastation in Iraq now... and a chill runs from the soles of your feet to the top of your head!
It was precisely because of these threats that the king suddenly decided to expedite the procurement process.

It's been over a year since the missile attack...

Compared to these, $10 billion is just a drop in the ocean; getting things done as quickly as possible is more important than anything else.

"One billion! We need to get the switch right!" Prince Banda said through gritted teeth.

He is very decisive to be able to serve as the Pig Girl Ambassador.

“What I can guarantee is that I will help you procure the logs, but the opening and closing rights are a political issue,” Wang Yaotang said, shaking his head. “However, I can promise to help you transport the goods safely, and I will cover all losses along the way.”

“You’ve made purchase requests to the Americans, the CIA is definitely watching you. If the goods can’t be shipped, everything will be for nothing.”

“Okay, I promise you!” Prince Banda said eagerly.

Wang Yaotang was taken aback. Good heavens, the price was too low!

I was just too short-sighted after all!
But it doesn't matter, I don't care about the money...

What a fart!
We must extract more oil later.

“Very good. Now I am a member of the Camel Negotiation Team. Prince Banda, please take good care of me.” Wang Yaotang smiled as he stood up and extended his hand.

"Haha, no problem, I'll leave everything to Mr. Wang." Prince Banda laughed heartily, "The letter of appointment will be delivered in a week at most."

This is a must; it's like a pledge of loyalty, otherwise the camel won't feel at ease...

"OK, then I'll take office now and tell you my plan."

"Very good, very good." Prince Banda was extremely satisfied.

“The Prince is about to secretly return to Riad and publicly attend events. The CIA is definitely keeping a close eye on you,” Wang Yaotang said in a deep voice. “Mr. Omar will be going to Siam through official channels in a few days to investigate agricultural planting techniques in East Asia.”

“We will meet at the reception. I will mention that the Laos and Chinese have more experience in growing wheat in desert and arid regions. This will attract your attention. I will then promote Lao and Chinese agricultural machinery to you and extend an invitation for you to visit. You agree.”

"Both sides communicated through formal national channels. Afterwards, you led a working group on a direct flight to Laos and China for visits and exchanges. Both sides' officials will vigorously promote this as a powerful boost to their international relations, indicating the possibility of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Laos and Laos."

Prince Banda reacted quickly, continuing the conversation: "All of Omar's actions were public to attract the CIA's attention, while I secretly arrived through other channels to conduct negotiations!"

Wang Yaotang gave a thumbs up, "That's it. When you arrive in any city in Southeast Asia, I will arrange a private plane to pick you up and take you back to China."

“Alright, let’s not waste any more time. We’ll head back to Liad immediately and wait for your news.” Prince Banda stood up.

“Okay, I’ll head north immediately to smooth things over and lay the groundwork. I’ll conduct a live-fire demonstration just for you,” Wang Yaotang said with a smile.

Prince Banda shook hands firmly with Wang Yaotang; that's what you call professional!
This service? Those Americans can go eat shit!
After this trip, I can finally hold my head high when I see my Uncle King. Everything was handled so brilliantly!

Indeed, finding the right person to handle things is more important than anything else.

One day later, in Lead, at the royal palace.

Banda spoke animatedly about how he selected Wang Yaotang from among thousands of people, recounted Wang Yaotang's great achievements in Southeast Asia, talked about the private fleet he had personally witnessed, how Wang Yaotang had an international perspective, how he guessed their purpose just by stating their identity, and how knowledgeable he was about the situation in the Middle East.

As expected of an ambassador, his eloquence was exceptional, leaving the father and the royal family in awe.

Absolutely brilliant! (End of Chapter)