coobybook Chapter 81: Legalization of private armed forces, wanting to be king
Chapter 81: Legalization of private armed forces, wanting to be king
3 million US dollars in exchange for the permanent use rights of a large piece of land is well worth it, but there is another question, which is the legal nature of this private security force.
Because if you have a lot of weapons but they are not legal, you can easily be identified as a terrorist organization and eliminated.
"As for the legal nature of your private armed forces, I have already thought about it for you on the way here. When the time comes, I will publish the relevant information in the name of the king and invite you to enter our territory and help us defend against other countries or terrorist organizations."
"Although we are only a small African country, we are still a sovereign state after all. I believe that even the international organizations will agree. At that time, all the core sovereignty of this force will be in your hands, and we will no longer be involved in anything."
"Thank you, Your Majesty. To express my gratitude, I will regularly build some basic facilities for your country, probably once every three years, or once every five years, depending on my financial situation."
If this arrangement is made, then one's own security force will be directly legalized and can be expanded indefinitely, just like some foreign mercenary groups. This nature can be said to be the highest standard of private armed forces.
With this, he can even develop more things, such as air power and sea power, and maybe even become a king in the end.
"Then I wish us a pleasant cooperation. As for the 3 million US dollars, Citibank will transfer the money to your personal account. As for how to use it, it is up to you, Your Majesty."
Qin Yu checked the Kingdom of Urdascotia. Data from 2014 showed that their per capita GDP was only 103 US dollars, which could be said to be extremely poor. A cash flow of 3 million US dollars could make their country a little bit better off.
"Then the next question is between the two of us. I wonder what weapons you plan to get? After all, you now own a piece of land of more than 1 square kilometers. Do you really want to train a so-called security force?"
"I don't quite understand what you mean. Do you want me to take this opportunity to become king right here and now?"
He had this idea, but when he thought about it himself, it was completely different from what others had proposed. Moreover, he did not have the strength to do so now. If he chose to do it now, he would most likely be eliminated on the spot.
Later, when he thought about how Boss Cao unified the north of the Eastern Han Dynasty and could be said to be dominating the world, he still had to take that step in the end. He had just bought an island, and it was not realistic to dream of becoming an emperor. Besides, he was so rich now that it didn't matter whether he needed such a title or not.
"Let's put this matter aside for now. Whether it's needed in the end or not, we'll talk about it then. If I really develop it to a high scale, I'll need an F35, and you may not be able to get it for me, right?"
The F35 is the latest version of the fifth-generation aircraft currently exported by the United States. It is impossible for it to be placed in the hands of such arms dealers.
"You are kidding me. This kind of advanced weapon is really not available to ordinary people. After all, there are not many countries in the world that have this kind of weapon. Even if you count those that have bought it, there will not be more than ten countries."
"But if you really want to buy it, it might be a little expensive. You can get some for $9000 million, but the annual maintenance cost is very expensive."
"Under normal circumstances, only countries can afford it. It is difficult to afford such equipment with personal capital alone. Even some small countries dare not touch it. You have this idea."
It’s not that he looks down on Qin Yu. Big capital has always been very rich.
However, the annual maintenance cost of a fifth-generation fighter like the F35 under normal flight conditions will be nearly 2000 million or even 2500 million US dollars. Assuming that ten units can be purchased, the basic annual cost will be as high as 2 million US dollars. Taking into account other miscellaneous expenses, the maintenance cost will be at least 3 million US dollars.
"If you can really get these, I think we'll talk about it later. If I can expand my sphere of influence, it won't be a problem to buy him a dozen or twenty. As for now, tanks, armored vehicles, rocket launchers and the like, if you have them, get them to me. For the rest, just think of the light load we discussed before."
"In fact, if you really want an independent land, as long as you give me more money, I can indeed declare this land completely independent to you, so that you can have the complete independence of this land and directly establish a country."
King Urda spoke directly and said that there was no other way, they were really short of money, and only money could be exchanged for more infrastructure.
He has already planned to take $3 million to China and let their engineering team build infrastructure projects for his country.
But this money is totally not enough, so he hopes to get more funds by selling some land outside. If it can make his countrymen live better, then what does it matter even if all the land outside is sold? As a small monarchy, he can indeed do so.
"Let's put this matter aside for now, but since you said so, I will give you an extra 7 million US dollars as a thank you. I hope His Majesty the King will not break his promise in the future."
One billion US dollars in exchange for the absolute independent use rights of this land was definitely a profit, but he still felt that it was too little.
When the king sitting opposite heard that he was going to give 7 million US dollars, his eyes lit up. This was 7 million US dollars, and in cash. Although it was not a lot of money in the eyes of some big countries or even some medium-sized countries, for a small country like his, 10 billion US dollars was enough to support their finances for three years.
They can even build more infrastructure, and this is just in exchange for some land that they cannot develop.
Everyone was very happy about this transaction. Qin Yu got the land and could develop his own small kingdom in the future. He could even register the company in his own country and not have to pay a penny in taxes. All the money he earned was his, although he was not short of money.
But I don’t want to share my money with other people for no reason.
Similarly, the other party gets the money and can carry out infrastructure construction, which can bring great changes to their country within five years. Although it pays a price in the form of a large piece of land, it makes their country more prosperous, which is also a good thing.