I work as a mercenary in northern Myanmar.

Chapter 595 What to build

An hour and a half later, Chen Chen's convoy entered Aleppo.

Before them, the transfer and imprisonment of Donny had been completed. Chen Chen asked Commander Suhail, who was also in Aleppo, to see Donny again, but was bluntly rejected.

"Shipwreck, you should know that I have absolutely no say in this matter."

"If you want to meet Donny, the lowest level decision-maker you need to contact should also be Bashar."

"So, it's not that I don't meet your requirements, but that I have no way to meet them."

"Besides, I think you should temporarily put aside the idea of ​​revenge, after all."

"I'm not doing this for revenge."

Chen Chen sat down on the chair opposite Su Haier and said:
"In the world of mercenaries, there isn't a lot of revenge. Most of the time, we only care about the benefits."

"I don't want to meet him to kill him, but to try to dig out more useful things from him."

"After all, if I really want to kill him, do you think you can stop me?"

"You can't possibly lock up all of us, right? As long as I have the freedom to move, I'll always have a chance to kill him."

".really."

Su Haier sighed, took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, handed it to Chen Chen and asked:

"Smoke?"

"No, this stuff is bad for your health."

".Bullets are worse for the body."

Suhail shook his head helplessly and continued:
"Before you got here, someone called me directly."

"I believe that it must be someone who is closely related to you, but she did not look for you, but found me first."

"She didn't contact you directly because she thought some things would be better conveyed by a 'neutral' like me."

"And I have no reason to refuse her - even though I don't have much confidence in convincing you."

"So, let's get straight to the point."

"I'll tell you what she told me."

"First, Donny Davis is one of the early core members of JSOC. The reason why he is still active on the front line is related to his background and the recent power struggle between JSOC and the military."

"Second, Donny Davis is so sensitive because the incident he is involved in is very sensitive - this sounds like nonsense, but you should know its weight."

"Third, Donny Davis will die sooner or later, but not now."

“Can these three pieces of information convince you?”

"Obviously, no."

Chen Chen spread his hands and continued:
"I wish all the riddlers in the world would die."

Su Haier's eyes gradually drooped, and after a moment, he looked up and looked directly at Chen Chen, then replied:
“Politics is full of mysteries.”

"I can't explain too much to you, but as a mercenary, you don't really have to worry about anything other than combat and bounties, right?"

"That's the theory."

Chen Chen sat up straighter and continued:

"But if this thing is a potential threat, then I have to figure it out."

"The person who called me guessed you would say that."

Suhail smiled, and then he continued:

"So, he asked me to tell you that the rules Donnie mentioned are not only to protect him, but also to protect you."

"At least for a short period of time, you will no longer suffer retaliation beyond intelligence."

".He's so awesome? He comes with memetic contamination?"

"What is memetic contamination?"

Suhail asked, puzzled.

".Anyway, it's just a concept. Anyone who comes into contact with him will gain the same attributes as him."

"That's quite fitting, but not everyone who comes into contact with him will acquire such attributes."

"Like, I can't."

"why?"

Now it was Chen Chen's turn to be confused.

He originally thought that this so-called "pollution" should be diffusive.

Wow, this is a directional skill?
"How should I know? If I can answer this question, it means I have completely mastered Donny Davis's secrets."

"Do you think this is possible?"

"really."

Chen Chen nodded subconsciously and leaned back in his chair.

He looked at the ceiling, whose paint had already peeled off, and was silent for a few seconds before finally speaking:

"Ok."

"I decided not to move him for now."

"Let's talk about something else."

“How will our wages be settled?”

“According to the contract.”

Su Haier finally relaxed. In fact, he was not sure if he could persuade Chen Chen. He had even planned to use special measures if necessary.
-
Of course, special means did not mean killing Chen Chen, as he could not afford the consequences of doing so.

However, he was still willing to take the risk and control Chen Chen first. As long as he could hold on until Tony evacuated safely, everyone would be able to live in peace.

"But there are a lot of things that are not in the contract."

“Those things are very abstract and subjective, right?”

"Now that most of the things have been dealt with, it's time for you to give me some more specific promises."

"I know I know"

Su Haier lowered his head and searched inside his desk. After a moment, he threw out a thick booklet and said to Chen Chen:

"The plan was actually approved a long time ago, but it was not handed over to you until now."

"To establish your control in the northern provinces, you will need three major types of support points in total."

"Military, economic, and resources."

"So, here's the plan."

"You can build military bases in the designated areas on your own. There is only one requirement: the ratio of troops stationed in the bases must be one to one."

"We must have as many people as you have, and as much equipment as you have."

".What kind of unfair terms are these? We still need to provide you with equipment?"

Chen Chen was stunned.

"We buy."

".Got it. What about the economy?"

"I don't understand this, but the most basic rule is that you can obtain the operating rights of certain government-monopolized industries, but the equity structure must be one to one."

"Reasonable."

Chen Chen never expected to truly "encircle and rule the country". In fact, in the modern world, it is almost impossible to establish a new country.

Being able to control a piece of land like the warlords in Pubei and have power equivalent to that of the local government is already the limit.

Being able to intervene in the monopoly industry has basically guaranteed the survival of Dongfeng Group in this land. As for things like taxation rights, they are impossible to obtain and should not be obtained in any case.
"Go on, where are the resources?"

"The great Omar oil field in Deir ez-Zor is yours."

"????"

Chen Chen stood up suddenly.

"seriously?!"

This news is truly explosive. You know, the Omar oil field can be said to be the largest oil field in the entire Syria. In the previous life, the Americans invested an unknown amount of resources in this oil field. It was not until 2023 that the Syrian rebels truly took control of this oil field.

The most crucial thing is that the location of this oil field is actually not in the Hasakah and Raqqa areas discussed in the early stage, but in the southeast of Deir ez-Zor, closer to the core area of ​​the Syrian government forces' sphere of influence.

As a result, Suhail said that this oil field belonged to Dongfeng Group?
This surprise is really too big.

Seeing Chen Chen's reaction, Su Haier nodded solemnly and replied:

"In fact, it cannot be said that it belongs to you."

"That's just a slight exaggeration." "To be precise, it's a joint venture."

"We don't have enough resources and capabilities to ensure the safety of this oil field, so why not leave it to you? From now on, the task of protecting the oil field will be transferred to you."

"Reasonable."

Chen Chen nodded again and sat back in his chair.

He didn't know the benefits of this oil field, but judging from the word "largest", it would definitely generate huge income as long as it was managed properly.

"So how much can we get?"

“30%, but not all of it is yours.”

"I see."

Chen Chen was not so greedy. He knew very well that this ratio was already an excellent condition no matter where it was placed.

You know, in the negotiations between the northern powers and Sudan, they only got 20% of the total, and it is decreasing year by year.
"Except for the large Omar oil field, you have the right to exploit most of the resources in Raqqa and Hasakah provinces."

"But you have to get the funding, technology, and manpower by yourselves."

".Are you here to attract investment?"

Chen Chen said dumbfounded.

"Attracting investment? Not a bad description."

Suhail's face also showed a mysterious effect, and then he asked:

"Why, do you really expect us to divest our sovereignty and let you control it completely independently?"

"I didn't think so."

Chen Chen denied it immediately.

"The situation is pretty good right now - that's the truth."

"But what I am more concerned about is what our legal status is."

“No status.”

Suhail subconsciously lowered his voice and replied:

"You are the same as the Free Army, and you are the same as ISIS."

"It's just that they are our enemies, and you are our friends."

".What a good move to drive the tiger to swallow the wolf."

Chen Chen let out a long sigh.

"This kind of strategy is not something your politicians can come up with. Of course, I'm not saying they are not smart, but the position they are in does not support them making such a bold decision."

"That's right. Only those in a higher position can draw boundaries in this way. This is actually nothing surprising."

"Well, are we clear?"

"The more specific plan is in this booklet. You can take it home and read it slowly."

"no problem."

Chen Chen reached out and took the booklet, and the expression on his face became a little more serious.

He knew that from this moment on, the fate of a piece of land was officially in his hands.

What will this land become in the end?
He didn't know, but was looking forward to it.

A few hours later, on a plane to Tunisia.

Li Bang sat opposite Chen Chen and asked with a little confusion:
"So, this is all we got? A sphere of influence smaller than the Pubei area?"

Hearing his words, Chen Chen rolled his eyes to the sky.

".You are so used to being a local tyrant in Pubei that you think everywhere is Pubei."

"Sphere of influence! Sphere of influence! Please take a good look at these four words. Do you know how heavy they are?"

".If I knew, I would be the boss."

"? Want to rebel?"

Chen Chen glared at Li Bang, who smiled and replied:
"Only fools rebel. I must be really crazy to do your job. Forget about me. No one in our team can do this."

"I will follow you for the rest of my life. If you ever need to exchange my life for yours, I will give it to you."

".You're a bit cheesy."

Chen Chen said speechlessly.

"What's so corny about it? I'm serious."

"You are more important than all of us. Even if I really stop going to the battlefield like I said to you, this sentence will not change."

"Alright, alright, there's no need to show loyalty at a time like this."

"Back to business."

Chen Chen coughed, raised his hand to signal others to come over, and then said:

“We don’t need so many people to go to Peshawar this time because there is basically no possibility of major conflicts.”

"So, we also need to rearrange our group."

"If Li Bang insists on coming with me, then come with me."

"Pingchuan should go too, because I am still injured and need a doctor."

"Lin He and Yang Shu go back to Pubai first. Jackal, you fly to HK to pick up Bao Qi."

"After Bao Qi arrives in Pubei, replace Shi Dakai and Peng Xucheng. I will meet them in Peshawar."

"clear."

The Jackal nodded immediately and asked:
"I'm not going back to Syria either? Don't we really need someone to keep an eye on it?"

"Objectively speaking, you are not one of us either."

".Your words are a bit hurtful. If all else fails, you might as well just annex Chaisli."

"Don't be ridiculous. To annex your Chasri, I have to conquer Thailand first."

Chen Chen rolled his eyes at the jackal, then explained:

"The situation in Syria is too complicated. For some time to come, it will be impossible for us to intervene."

"Besides, because of our agreement with Bashar, Chaisli's plans there have been forced to terminate."

"You can't stay there - in fact, Chaisley's transfer order for you should arrive soon, and they will ask you to return to Pubei."

"Why did you know this before me?"

The Jackal asked in dissatisfaction.

".What do you think? Please stop telling crosstalk and listen to me."

"Our most important task during this trip to Peshawar is procurement."

"Don't cause trouble, don't reveal your identity."

"Get what we need, and then return to Pubei immediately."

"As for Syria, we will not take any action within a month. Do you understand?"

"understand!"

Everyone answered at once, and the Jackal immediately asked:

"Do you need me to mobilize any resources to assist Chaisili?"

"No need. The only thing you need to do is to use your legal identity to bring Bao Qi back to Pubei."

"I'll take care of the other arrangements. You don't have to worry about them."

"understood."

Jackal nodded, and Li Bang continued to ask:

"What about Jiang He? Is he going to Syria again?"

"Xia Xing will arrange it."

After Chen Chen finished speaking, Li Bang tactfully stopped asking further questions.

After a brief pause, he changed the subject and asked:
"So, what are we going to buy in Peshawar? What are we going to build?"

Chen Chen smiled slightly and replied:
“They are just some simple gadgets.”

"A gun and a cannon."

(End of this chapter)