Chapter 596: Liu Qiangdong's Request
When Povi heard this, he immediately put aside his thoughts just now, and was angry with concern: "They're here again? How many people came? Where is it now? ”
Somchai turned on his North Star and showed a video on the projection screen: "This is the ...... our Coast Guard just captured"
In the video, 12 huge warships can be seen coming from the north, including two Burke-class destroyers, and the fleet is approaching the east coastline of Pattani YSL, the nearest place less than 30 kilometers from the eastern management area of the Zhongnan Canal. Pen, fun, and www.biquge.info
"These damn Thais!" Povey slammed the table hard and cursed. Although alone? It's only been a year since the founding of the country, and he doesn't think of himself as Thai at all. In fact, this is true throughout the country of Pattani.
"President, we have sent warships to warn, but the northern government has ignored them at all and carried out the expulsion!" The scar on Song Chai's face seemed to have been burned by a soldering iron, red and translucent, and those who were familiar with him knew that he was really angry, "We can't back down anymore, they are now provoking more and more frequently, if we don't fight back, it won't be long before their fleet will land in the management area!" ”
Povey closed his eyes slightly, as if measuring something.
Somchai became louder: "President, I suggest that the navy immediately dispatch to intercept this fleet, and if the other side still does not react, we will fire a warning ......"
"If they continue, are you going to start a war?" Povey said coldly.
Somchai didn't understand what Powi meant, and said to himself: "That's right, it's war!" Will we be afraid of the north in the event of a war? Now that our army has undergone reorganization and training, our navy and air force have expanded, and last year we won the war under such difficult conditions, and now our strength has increased many times, and there is no reason why we cannot win! ”
Somchai has full confidence in the war, compared to when the country was first founded, the number of land forces in Pattani YSL is now reduced, but it still retains more than 30,000 people, including two armored divisions and more than 400 tanks. These troops are the elite of the Thai Civil War, and their combat effectiveness is not comparable to that of the soldiers of the New Pattani Alliance before them.
In addition, the country of Pattani YSL has created its own air force. The air force of the YSL country in Pattani is trained by the Huaxia Air Force, and the number of people is not large, and the combat quality is not high, but their equipment is advanced, there are 30 White Crane fighters, and there are several short-range missiles in Huaxia, and it is somewhat difficult to strike at Thailand, but it is still no problem to protect themselves.
In terms of navy, the country of Pattani YSL has established a defense navy with 14 warships, centered on two Guardian-class destroyers. However, among the 14 warships, the other 12 have no combat effectiveness and belong to the obsolete products of China. This navy, which is nothing in the eyes of China, is enough for the YSL country of Pattani.
The geographical location of Pattani YSL is still relatively superior, the south is Malaysia, it is a long-term supporter of Pattani, the two countries have a common religion, and war is unlikely. There is a military base in Huaxia to the west, where China's elite air force and navy are stationed, and Powi does not have to worry about it at all. Only to the east is the area they themselves have to defend.
Considering all these factors, Somchai as Defense Minister intends to push back against Thailand's provocations.
"Hmph, war, am I afraid of Thailand? It's just a war, and our construction achievements of more than a year will be ruined! Povey snorted coldly.
"President!" "Since the beginning of the year, the northern government has sent its navy south several times to patrol the waters near our country, and their planes have entered our airspace several times. Just across the canal, their artillery did not stop at all! ”
"So what?"
"This indicates that the government of the North is actively preparing for war!" Somchai said loudly, "A year ago, they were forced to recognize our independence because of the unfavorable situation. Immediately, when they regain their strength, they will definitely start another war! Instead of being beaten, let's take the initiative......"
"Take the initiative, are you so sure we can win? What if I lose? Povey asked rhetorically.
"It won't lose, and even if it loses, the northern government won't dare to cross the Zhongnan Canal, and the Chinese won't allow it." Somchai said.
Povey glared at him, dissatisfied with his dependence on Huaxia.
Songchai is a soldier and doesn't have so much thought from Powi, in his opinion, since Huaxia is an ally of the YSL country of Pattani, it is natural to fight with them.
As the Minister of Defense, Song Chai knows the strength of the Huaxia garrison best, in his opinion, Huaxia is worthy of being a new superpower, and the strength of the army is indeed very strong, and the national defense force of the YSL country in Pattani is not enough in front of them, and this is just an overseas garrison. Somchai is very proud to have such a powerful ally.
Po Wei looked at the unknown Songchai and lamented in his heart: Thailand is the enemy of the YSL country of Pattani, is Huaxia a completely trustworthy friend? In his opinion, Huaxia is more terrible than Thailand! But Bo Wei can't say this, he knows his own strength, if Huaxia knows his thoughts, Po Wei will not have good fruit to eat.
"We have China, and Thailand also has rice behind us." Povi slowed down his tone, "Our country's strategic depth is too small, and the people have finally lived a stable life, and once there is a war, all this will be ruined, so we must be cautious." ”
"Then we're going to do nothing?"
Powi thought for a moment: "Send fighter jets to monitor the Thai Navy, remember, you must avoid war!" ”
Ten minutes later, two White Crane fighters took off from the Tel airbase in the country of Pattani.
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Lu Yang was drinking with Liu Qiangdong in the capital at this time, listening to him talk about the current situation of Jingdong. In fact, since Lu Yang gave the shares to Lu Yuhan, he and JD.com have only had a simple cooperative relationship. When he acquired Alibaba's shares from Yahoo, Lu Yang's closeness to Tmall surpassed that of JD.com.
Lu Yang did not terminate the cooperation between Tianxin Group and JD.com, but later Penglai Group's products were self-operated and not sold on JD.com. And now, what Liu Qiangdong wants to fight for is Penglai Group's entry into JD.com.
"JD.com has been profitable for three consecutive years, and the outside world's disfavor of us has become a thing of the past. JD.com now has a market capitalization of $57 billion, more than five years ago. According to the current development trend, I am sure that in the next five years, JD.com's market value will exceed 100 billion US dollars! Liu Qiangdong said with great confidence.
After Lu Yang gave away the shares in his hand, Lu Yuhan reduced his stake in JD.com to 8% in 2015, and increased his holdings to 15% over the years, and is still the largest individual shareholder of JD.com except for Lao Liu. Regarding the situation of Jingdong, Lu Yang learned something from Lu Yuhan.
"I heard Yuhan say that JD.com's development is good now, with a share of more than 25% in the online retail market......"
"In the first half of this year, it reached 27.3%!" Liu Qiangdong added.
Lu Yang nodded: "It is indeed a lot of progress." ”
"These are the results of our early layout. Before 2015, the outside world said that we could not make a profit and had been losing money, but in fact we were improving the layout. Now, the original layout has finally come to fruition. JD.com now covers 95% of China's districts and counties, and its logistics system is more complete than any e-commerce company in China. Liu Qiangdong said in a consistent tone, "In terms of online shopping, JD.com's reputation is better than that of other platforms, and it is also the most suitable for Penglai Group's products!" ”
Lu Yang looked at Liu Qiangdong, compared with 12 years ago, he had more gray hair, but his fighting spirit did not decrease slightly.
"Lao Liu, you have 46 this year, right?"
Liu Qiangdong nodded inexplicably,
"I've known you until now, your momentum has never changed, people in their 40s are more desperate than young men in their 20s." Lu Yang sighed.
Liu Qiangdong smiled indifferently: "Before developing Jingdong into the world's best Internet company, my footsteps will not stop!" Ma Yun is almost 60, isn't he still fighting? ”
"Brother Pony doesn't have you to fight." Lu Yangxin said.
"Lu Yang, we are also old friends, you know my purpose, you can just say it, okay or not!" Liu Qiangdong clasped his hands tightly, leaned forward slightly, and looked at Lu Yang with his eyes, waiting for his answer.
"You...... With all that said, can I still say no? Lu Yang sighed helplessly, Liu Qiangdong's obsession was too strong, as an old friend, Lu Yang really couldn't refuse him.
For Lu Yang, there are many partners. From the development of Tianxin Technology all the way, Lu Yang does not know how many enterprises have been achieved. Starting from Tianxin Technology to Tianxin Group, Luyang has more than 2,000 suppliers in China and around the world, and cooperates with tens of thousands of enterprises.
In Huaxia, Lu Yang knows countless entrepreneurs.
However, these people are not Lu Yang's friends.
Lu Yang is not the kind of character who makes friends and manages contacts, he relies on advanced technology to do business. It's not easy to get acquainted with him. After becoming the richest man in the world, I don't know how many people want to get to know Lu Yang, but only a few people are really treated sincerely by him, and Liu Qiangdong is one of them.
Seeing that Lu Yang agreed, Liu Qiangdong smashed his fist, as if he had won a battle.
"Did I say you?" Lu Yang didn't have a good airway.
Liu Qiangdong laughed: "You, you are a full man who doesn't know that a hungry man is hungry, there is Penglai Group, and there is a rich Penglai Island, you will not understand our thoughts." With Penglai Group's products, JD.com's market share is expected to exceed 30% this year, not far from Tmall. In a few years, we will be able to pull Tmall off the horse and sit on the first throne! ”
Looking at the high-spirited Liu Qiangdong, Lu Yang shook his head helplessly, the other party was 10 years older than him, and his fighting spirit surpassed him. (To be continued.) )