King Of War: Starting with Arms Dealer

Joe Ga estimated that the journalist was from the Monaco Royal Family. The question he asked was so foolish that Joe Ga could easily hang him in the frenzy of public opinion and whip him.

However, Joe Ga did not choose to do so; his response was actually a veiled point at the people of the Royal Family.

These people of the Royal Family had reached this point; they obviously wanted to resolve the issue as soon as possible. They were just waiting for Charlene to give them an out, even if it was just a crack.

Now with P·B's people stationed in the hospital, the Foreign Legion took turns standing guard here voluntarily, leaving the Monaco Royal Family completely helpless.

Joe Ga felt it was almost time. If the public opinion fermented further, Charlene might have to take the path of divorce. At that point, if she didn't divorce, it might disappoint a large number of supporters.

Holding the high ground in public opinion also required a delicate balance, as forcing the other party into desperation could be bad for everyone.

After all, Jacques still had a throne to inherit, didn't he?

All the journalists could sense what Joe Ga meant. When they found that the gossip about Joe and Charlene lost its hype, aside from those tabloids, the serious media began to shift their angle and started asking questions about the terrorist event itself.

"Sir, regarding the terrorist attacks orchestrated by the Libyan Base Organization, do you think there's any problem with France's response?"

"Sir, according to our investigation, the highest-ranking French official on the scene during the Monaco crisis was an intelligence agent from the security department. What is your opinion on this matter?"

"Sir, you mentioned that you were involved in intercepting the chemical bomb throughout the entire process; could you please tell us what role England and France played in this? Why haven't we seen any action or effort from them?"

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Joe, the boss, smiled and dealt with these reporters' questions, which was also one of his goals.

Damn, the media is always obsessed with scandals. How can they put pressure on France?

Gami is currently negotiating in Paris, and as the centerpiece of the event, Joe Ga, of course, had to find ways to lend her enough support.

A French Bank, controlled by a Greek-Chinese, and acquired with capital injected from America, is about to take control of the financial lifeline of North Kivu Province of Congo, and there's not a single French person inside who can have a say...

You should know that not even the national banks of the Fifteen Africa Countries are treated like this!

France's control seemed loose; in the bank's board, only two to three people are French, they control limited shares and don't have much power, but they have veto rights.

For a national bank, this is fatal!

Your painstakingly crafted financial plans can be vetoed with a raise of their hand.

This is doing just enough to disrupt but not enough to advance, which is exactly the effect the French want!

Now Joe, the boss, and Gami, are about to break this rule, allowing you to invest and share in the profits, but definitely not allowing you to give orders.

Gami is now in Paris, quibbling with a group of officials responsible for the economy...

She had someone evaluate the assets of Joe's financial company; the valuation of those collaterals was inflated many times over, risks ignored, and in the end, it got a magical valuation of 60 billion.

Then Gami combined the financial company, which has not yet merged into the bank, with the bank's own assets to arrive at an astonishing number.

If France wants to buy in, they can follow the business rules and invest according to the ratio.

What Joe Ga is doing now is using the media to create pressure, pushing French politicians to speed up negotiations with Gami.

Anyway, France hasn't 'lost' anything; P·B, such a responsible corporation investing in a French bank, still has to pay taxes to France in the end, right?

The negative handling by those French politicians on the Monaco issue has, in fact, passed all the risk of the terrorist attack to P·B; they owe Joe!

If they want a satisfactory resolution, they have to agree to Gami's conditions.

Joe Ga had already become quite adept at dealing with such matters. Not long after the press conference ended, he received a call from Gami...

"Hu Lang, the French have agreed," she said, laughing. "That prime minister has arranged for several tycoons to raise 300 million euros to invest in our bank, securing a 5% stake in our bank and renouncing the arrangement to place people in the bank's board."

Joe Ga was stunned by the good news on the phone, blurting out, "These people gave up French national interests but are investing themselves to make a profit.

Damn, does that mean that as long as that Socialist Valls, the Prime Minister of France, remains in office, our bank could gain great convenience?"

Gami laughed and said, "The President of France is elected, and though the Prime Minister may not be too famous, he is the leader of the Socialist Party, the guardian of France's domestic affairs, defense, and legal system.

Even if he is no longer in office, as long as the Socialist Party persists, his influence will continue to exist.

Hu Lang, this is a decent deal. However, they have one additional condition..."

Joe Ga paused and asked, "What condition?"

Gami said with a laugh, "They know you might not agree to become a French national because of ideological differences.

So they require that at the very least, you should acquire Monégasque citizenship and transfer some of your assets to Monaco."

Joe Ga laughed it off and said, "They're preparing to sanction me at any moment!"

Upon hearing Joe Ga's reaction, Gami simply laughed, "Isn't it a bit exaggerated, like you think?

They just need a valid reason to approve the bank's operations in Congo."

Otherwise, a Greek using American-controlled French banks would have a hard time getting support in the French Parliament.

It's different in Monaco, where the financial environment is much freer, and France has never considered them outsiders!"

As she spoke, Gami seemed to think of something and burst into laughter. "In this matter, Albert II played a significant role.

Now, as long as you nod in agreement, that guy will personally deliver a Monaco passport to you and give your investments there the green light all the way.

Hu Lang, to be realistic, it's actually more convenient to have the investment headquarters of the bank in Monaco."

Joe Ga probably understood what Gami meant, which was to have the bank's shell, namely the nominal headquarters, in Paris, to acquire qualifications.

Then, move the operations of the bank's foreign exchange investment business to a more free and open place like Monaco.

And place the bank's core business in Congo...

This was like Joe Ga's own military contracting company, which obtained American qualifications, with the nominal headquarters in New Jersey, conducting normal American business operations and paying taxes.

But the core business of P·B was in Central Africa!

Now, with Monaco as a buffer zone for the bank, it seems a bit more troublesome, but it actually gives the bank much greater freedom to operate.

This really is good news!

And from this point, it is impossible that this was all pushed by Gami alone.

When those French politicians abandon national interests in favor of personal gains and buy shares in the bank, they become very easy to talk to.

Those who paid 300 million Euros for a 5% stake have become shareholders of the bank, protecting the bank's interests as if protecting their own.

Having realized everything, Joe Ga said with a smile, "Then let's do it that way. I've had my phone switched off these past few days; it's time I turned it on and had a chat with them.

No matter which big shot comes over, I'll just cooperate with them. P·B completed the counter-terrorism mission under their wise leadership, haha..."

Gami listened, smiled, and said, "I'm only good at finance, you have more experience with politics, you make the call.

However, Albert II came looking for me, and I would like to hear your opinion..."

Joe Ga laughed and said, "Isn't it a bit strange for Albert II to come begging you in Paris instead of his own wife?"

Gami smiled and said, "Hu Lang, Albert II has surrendered. He and his team want to talk to Charlene, but they can't find the right opportunity.

Since you're all hiding in the hospital and not going out, Albert naturally had to come to me, right?

He was genuinely helpful when I negotiated with France and even offered to give Charlene enough freedom and power.

Now he just hopes Charlene can come forward to calm the protests from the outside world.

I want to hear your opinion, do you think it's time for Charlene to step forward?"

Joe Ga was taken aback and said, "How can I interfere with this matter? You should ask Charlene's opinion."

Gami fell silent for a while and then said, "Hu Lang, Charlene is just a daughter from an ordinary family. She has resisted so many times, and the reason she ultimately chose to compromise is not without cause.

She needs support; otherwise, she will compromise in the end..."

Joe Ga was taken aback, curiously asking, "How can I help with such a thing?"

Gami was silent for a long time before saying, "Charlene needs bargaining chips, not just to sign a simple 'marriage contract' passed over by the Royal Family.

She shouldn't just be a beautiful puppet required to attend a certain number of public events each year."

Listening, Joe Ga replied with a hint of helplessness, "Gami, I think I understand what you're saying, but how can I help?

If you want Charlene to have the 'bargaining chip' to talk to the Royal Family, then she needs to have her own career, and it must be separate from the Monaco Royal Family.

To what extent should she achieve in order to have the bargaining chip to talk to the Monaco Royal Family?

That's impossible!

Albert II himself only has a net worth of a few billion US dollars, and his title of king is essentially just an executive of the Royal Family.

If we cashed out all our assets right now, we might be richer than Albert II, but combined, we still wouldn't stack up against even a fraction of the Monaco Royal Family's wealth.

Rather than making things difficult for her, you might as well take this chance to let her divorce.

But then, she would have to choose between giving up her children and letting them renounce their place in the royal succession."

Gami responded with a helpless tone, "Charlene doesn't need money right now, she needs protection, someone to help her when she faces problems.

She can't hide in Africa forever, Briella and Jacques won't be able to stay away from Monaco for long.

They need protection, the kind that can stand up for them at any time!"

After hesitating for a moment, Gami persisted, "Hu Lang, you can do it!

I don't know much about how military contracting companies operate, but I've recently been in contact with Chris, who says that given the current situation in Monaco, P·B is fully capable of taking over Monaco's security contract."

Upon hearing this, Joe Ga exclaimed in disbelief, "Oh my..."