Chapter 969: An Unexpected Invitation
Prince Dewali of the Shah can't really call the shots, but just like Al Thani feared before, the Shah has no psychological barriers to kicking Qatar out of the GCC.
Even if he knows that Europe and the United States like to see the situation of division in the Middle East, the Shah does not care.
The final result is basically there, and the issues between the Shah and Qatar still need to be discussed privately, and some issues cannot be put on the table.
But out of friendship with his friends, Joga had to help ask, which was a bit of pressure and at the same time made his position clear.
That's why Boss Joe's friends are getting more and more mixed up, because he always thinks about his friends.
And the more Boss Joe does this, the more Dewally will not dare to slack off!
Dewalli graciously stretched out his hand and motioned for everyone to sit down and chat, and the big tyrant next to him, Tahenoni, took the initiative to reload the 'drinks' for a few people, and then said with a smile: "Jackal, I called home just now to discuss with my family, they are very interested in frigates, so they want to add two orders."
A total of 4 ships, 1.6 billion US dollars, we can pay half of the deposit in advance! ”
After hearing this, Joga leaned back on the sofa and shook his head slightly......
1600 tons of 056, the foreign trade price is really not high, Boss Qiao has the reputation of opening up overseas markets, and can get the hull at a very cheap price.
Then send it to France for modification, and you can also get some political benefits from France.
Even if the French ask for their lives......
A series of equipment such as high-end anti-submarine sonar, torpedo tubes, phased array control radars, anti-aircraft missiles and even anti-ship missiles are all prepared, and the price will not exceed $150 million.
Spending $400 million per unit to buy a corvette is sending money to Boss Joe.
This is actually the same meaning as Al Thani's previous $4 billion security contract.
The content of the contract is secondary, let Boss Qiao accept the money, and this matter can be regarded as really done in their hearts.
Compared to Qatar's lavish spending, Abu Dhabi is a little stingy.
But Boss Qiao doesn't care, Qatar gives more because they are under more pressure, and they need Boss Qiao as an ally with superior soft power in the Middle East.
However, Abu Dhabi's Takhnoni took the initiative to jump out and send money to Boss Joe before Shah's Dwali, which made Joga a little incomprehensible.
The matter of selling the ship was decided very early, and Choga accepted Tahenoni's proposal as a matter of course, and then he looked at Prince Dewalli and said with a smile: "Sir, you haven't answered my question yet......"
Dwally straightened his back, nodded and said, "Jackal, breaking off diplomatic relations is a very complicated matter.
Convincing the outside world of our actions without harming Qatar's interests requires both sides to make some sacrifices.
If you ask me what promises the Shah can give Qatar, I can't answer you.
But I can guarantee that until the size of the shale oil industry in the United States is brought under control, we will never take the initiative to harm Qatar's interests.
I believe you know this better than I do! ”
Saying that, Devali leaned back on the back of the sofa with a slight bow, and said with a smile: "Jackal, those previous words are all meant by my elders, and we have to negotiate with Qatar on specific matters."
Of course, they will come under some international pressure as a result, but we can guarantee that they will never be blocked.
Takhnoni's order for four frigates is actually for the outside world to see......
We have to be good at making gestures to convince the outside world of our determination to sever diplomatic relations with Qatar.
In this way, they are outside the alliance and compete with us on price. ”
Joga listened and thought about Abu Dhabi's geographical location just between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, and it was indeed possible for four frigates to blockade that small sea area and create problems for Qatar's energy exports.
The Shah-GCC gang not only wants to show outsiders, but they also want to keep the possibility of fake drama really done.
Of course, they don't have the ability to actually blockade the Persian Gulf, but they can harass Qatar's energy exports.
Qiao Jia sighed slightly, they were all thousand-year-old foxes......
Al Thani said that he could pay $6 billion to fund the 'Princess Maritime Security Company', which is probably anticipating that this situation may occur.
The Shah gang is probably worried that Boss Joe has a better relationship with Al Thani, and they may be biased when the time comes.
With his current influence in the United States, the 'pulling of the wrong hand' will cause great distress to the Shah.
So they used the United Arab Emirates, which also has a little relationship with Qiaojia, to buy warships at a super premium, so that even if everyone has a conflict, Boss Qiao can't really help anyone.
Boss Qiao felt very flattered that these princes treated him as a giant.
Strictly speaking, he doesn't have this hard power, but the fact is that he has this influence.
Iraq's SY faction is gaining power, Syria's doctor president is linked to Iran, and Yemen's Houthi rebels are gaining ground.
The SY faction, with Iran at its core, gradually surrounded several countries in the southern part of the Persian Gulf.
This situation makes Shah feel like he is stuck in his throat!
Iraq, which has a long border with the Shah, is too important for the Shah to afford to go to war on both sides of Iraq and Yemen.
Boss Qiao's humanitarian channel not only allowed him to earn enough profits, but also allowed him to eat more fish and get huge political benefits.
He is not worried about Shah turning against him at all, but Shah is worried that Boss Joe will side with Iran.
Once Boss Joe decides to join forces with Iran, the influence of the United States will soon withdraw from Iraq, and the princes of the Shah may not be able to sleep well.
Of course, this is very unlikely, but the consequences are too serious for the Shah!
After all, the fist is not hard enough!
The Shah is the most advanced weapon in the world, but he can't even beat the mud legs of the Houthis.
Looking at Devalli's slightly serious expression, Qiao Jia smiled and said, "Don't be too nervous, I just feel that since I am involved, I have to take on the responsibility of a friend."
Specific matters need to be negotiated between you and the Qatari royal family, in fact, it doesn't make much sense for us to discuss the details here.
But Al Thani is my friend, I made the suggestion, and I also received a gift from him, so I have to be responsible for him! ”
Dwally was stunned for a moment, then nodded very seriously and said, "Jackal, you are a very good friend!"
I can't guarantee what the future holds, but I can personally guarantee that Al Thani won't get into trouble.
If there is any problem, I will definitely notify him as soon as possible! ”
Joga was satisfied......
Compared with the diplomatic channels on the table, a private communication channel can effectively enhance Al Thani's status in Qatar.
It doesn't matter if De Wally is lying to Boss Joe, time will prove his promise.
If you promise but can't do it, you will be punished!
When it came to this, Boss Qiao felt that it should be introduced, so he clapped his hands and smiled and said, "OK, then that's it......"
When Dewalli heard this, he hurriedly waved his hand and said: "Jackal, the matter of Qatar still needs time to be discussed, I still have some business here that I want to talk to you about, I don't know if you are interested?" ”
Joga sighed when he heard this, and said, "If I say I don't want to hear what you say, will it seem that I am particularly rude?" ”
Dewalli looked at the absent-minded Joga, and said in a slightly heavy tone: "Jackal, are you interested in taking the military contract from Yemen?" ”
Qiao Jia shook his head decisively and said, "No!
The Houthis are not the same as the terrorists in Al Qaeda and Isis, and fighting them will affect my own planning. ”
Dwally listened, nodded in understanding, and then went on to say, "What if the target is al-Qaeda?" ”
Qiao Jia sighed slightly when he heard this, shook his head and said: "Al Qaeda in Yemen can't make a climate, and besides, I don't have time to care about Yemen's affairs."
Your Royal Highness, I am just the owner of a military contracting company, and I can't do any business. ”
Dwalli was silent for more than ten seconds, and then said in a heavy tone: "We have accurate information, there is cooperation between the Houthis and al-Qaeda.
They jointly attacked one of our civilian settlements last week, resulting in hundreds of casualties.
We've killed some of their men and confirmed it! ”
Hearing this, Qiao Jia spread his hands and said, "What's so strange about this?
You are a common enemy of the Houthis and al-Qaeda, but that doesn't mean they're friends......
Once you withdraw from Yemen, these two families may be fighting among themselves! ”
Dwally nodded slightly and said, "Jackal, we don't want to fight ......"
"Then stop......"
Joga said casually, and then froze, he looked at Devalli curiously, and said, "You guys won't fight?"
And what about the Yemeni government forces?
I don't see any hope that they will win against the Houthis. ”
De Wally looked down and thought for a moment with an embarrassed expression, and said, "War is a kind of attrition, which consumes money, manpower, and human lives......
Jackal, the humanitarian corridors and safe zones you have established in Iraq and Syria are very meaningful.
If you are interested, we would like to invite you to Yemen to establish a temporary security zone.
The situation in Yemen is very bad, and there is a lot of supplies needed to fill it.
We in the GCC can provide adequate financial and military assistance......"
When Qiao Jia heard this, he pointed to his nose incredulously and said, "Me?
I go to Yemen to establish a safe zone? ”
Dwally nodded and said, "If you're still willing to help take down al-Qaeda, we can offer a super military contract."
Jackal, Yemen really needs to take a breather, the situation there is many times worse than in Iraq and Syria.
You have created a miraculous safe zone and humanitarian access in Iraq and Syria.
Only if an organization like yours that has no position goes so that there will not be much backlash on the Iranian side.
Without Iran's assistance, the Houthis would have become less aggressive.
Jackal, we all need a chance to catch our breath......
It's not like we can't really defeat the Houthis, we just can't let go of attacking Houthi-controlled places where there are a lot of innocent civilians.
Only a trusted third party can get there and bring the war to a halt and give everyone a breather, as well as civilians. ”
(End of chapter)