"If the Soviets give enough, these guys might not even be able to sell the White House?"
"But they can't afford that price!"
After seeing the quality of the goods, Shepard couldn't help but complain on the way back.
It's no wonder that this battle can't be won. The top management didn't care about the actual situation. They just set KPIs and asked their subordinates to complete them. In order to achieve the KPIs, their subordinates naturally tried their best to make up the numbers. This is how the classic saying "Stand still" came about. It is Charlie who is running, and it is the well-trained Charlie who is running. It can be said that after entering the 1970s, the frontline army has entered a state of chaos. When the superiors issue tasks, the soldiers go out and start indiscriminate assaults, regardless of whether they are civilians or guerrillas. , when you have killed enough people, go back and deliver the goods.
After returning to the camp, the big-headed soldiers did not do anything good. In addition to rewarding themselves with posters of beautiful women, they drank alcohol and took drugs. Even retired soldiers had to complete the detoxification process in Vietnam before returning to the country.
But that's fine. Such a corrupt war situation is a good opportunity for Shepard to buy at the bottom. After all, instead of leaving those weapons and ammunition to the Vietnamese, it is better for him to squander them.
After reaching a scrap steel deal with Colonel Dunn for three Hueys and six Commando armored vehicles, Shepard declined the other party's invitation to have fun and chose to go back to the hotel to rest.
"It's done, are you satisfied now?"
"It's okay, but I have to pay for it, so I'm a little reluctant to do it!"
"Then remember the place and bring someone to rob it next time. I see you are very skilled at doing this in Africa!"
"Forget it, it's too far and I'm too lazy!"
"You boy, Dunn, it's cheap enough for my sake. Do you know how much they cost to sell a rifle to the Burmese?"
"How many?"
"Two thousand yuan, and you have to pay in U.S. dollars!"
"Ha, what about the big guy?"
“Expensive but not cheap!”
"Are those warlords so rich?"
"Very rich! Morgan and the others' income from working so hard for a year is not even one-third of what we get here!"
"It's okay, they will overtake us in a few years!"
Shepard was telling the truth. After all, after the Vietnam War, the drug market, which had lost a large number of supply sources, would naturally seek a new source of supply. Countries such as Mexico and Colombia, which are very close to the United States, are very good. At that time, they and the Drug Enforcement Administration will be able to make money crazy!
"Okay, let's not talk about this. After you get the things, what are your next thoughts?"
"Next idea?"
"Don't tell me that you bought these things just to be a mine owner in that shabby place in Katanga!"
"Are you so sure?"
"Um!"
Smith nodded solemnly.
"I don't want to interfere with your thoughts, but you have to explain it to me, so that if there is any problem, I can handle it easily!"
"Well, since you said that, let me briefly share my thoughts!"
"Angola, or Angola, the Portuguese are losing their control over the region bit by bit. It can be said that, just like Vietnam, it is only a matter of time before the Portuguese leave, and they are not like the French who can build a colony in the colony. It is a political power that is close to the sovereign country, so once you leave, there will definitely be a huge power vacuum in this place!"
"Well, indeed, so you plan to do it yourself?"
"No, my people have been in contact with several local guerrillas, and have also recruited many French guys to give them. Supporting an agent is much better than ending up personally!"
"What about the rewards?"
"The oil fields in the north of Angola and the diamond mines in the south are all good things. We don't even need an agent to do anything. As long as he can maintain effective control over this area, that's enough!"
“A great idea, but unrealistic!”
Smith added.
"Have you ever calculated the cost of supporting a hundred-man guerrilla force for a year? What's more, if you want to get involved in the northern oil fields, the scale can only be larger. And although Portugal is losing its influence, the regular army can still Maintain enough suppression, so your plan is unrealistic!"
"No, I don't expect to be able to do this in a short time, and I don't expect to be able to fight with more support. I just need an existence that can continue to cause trouble for the Portuguese army, and it is best to be the kind that will be defeated by the regular army. Such talents are easier to buy than a team that can be crushed!"
"Then you don't need these to conflict with the regular army?"
"Only fools fight with the regular army. This is to bully the guerrillas!"
Shepard's goal has never been the regular army. With the few people he has, he is no match for the regular army of any sovereign country. Therefore, his goal is very clear, which is to bully the soft persimmons, those guerrillas with little strength. It's his thing!
"Since you have thought about it, then do whatever you want, but again, safety first, if there are any problems..."
"Remember to clean your tail!"
Shepard took the lead and said what the other party wanted to say.
The conversation between the two ended here. Since Shepard had a clear understanding and long-term plan, Smith was no longer in the way.
After the two stayed in Saigon for more than a week, the Black Fish, which also set out from the United States like them, arrived at Saigon port fully loaded with supplies for the front line. Then, late one night, the Black Fish, which had unloaded all its cargo, arrived at the port. Under the guidance of a barge, it slowly sailed into the heavily guarded military port.
Then, under orders from the top, hundreds of soldiers and engineers moved out the sealed helicopters and armored vehicles as well as some supporting ammunition from the warehouse, and then loaded them all into the cargo hold of the Black Fish. , and indeed gave Shepard a little Vietnamese shock.
"You can do this in the name of a confidential combat mission. It seems like a big fish! But I'm curious, will there be a written record?"
"It's a classified combat mission. How can there be any written record? Even if there is, it must be destroyed!"
Dunn's service was indeed in place. Although the loading of the Black Fish was not very secretive, it was done quickly enough. The loading was completed in less than a few hours. After that, Dunn personally served as the pilot, guiding the Black Fish out of the military port. There was no inspection or questioning throughout the process.
"If there is any problem with the goods, then continue to come to me and I will exchange it for you. I guarantee you will be satisfied!"
When they parted, Dunn did not forget to give Shepard a few more instructions. He even asked the harbor maintenance personnel to refill the Black Fish with fuel for personal gain.
Such high-quality after-sales service has given Shepard the urge to shop again, but the black fish loading capacity is limited, so he can only wait until next time!
