The camp was bustling with activity.
A person in an Allied Army uniform was walking with the main leader Jin.
"General, isn’t 1.3 billion dollars a bit too little?"
The sounds of battle cries echoed around them like waves.
As the most formidable rebel ard force in Myanmar today, the Allied Army places great importance on training the soldiers’ comprehensive qualities.
From the badge on his shoulder, it could be seen that this person held a very high rank, equivalent to Wei Yi, and it’s impossible for him to be an ordinary person if he’s accompanying the highest leader for a walk.
"Although we asked for 1.3 billion dollars, the Myanmar governnt will certainly add more to it in the process."
It seems that Jin has a clear understanding of the situation, or it’s almost as if he gave the governnt the idea.
Everyone will benefit only if we are all well; after all, in the future, we are all one family. If we eat at, we must share so of the soup.
As a warlord, and a very promising one at that, Jin certainly doesn’t lack a broad perspective, but the person beside him falls a bit short.
"Whatever the Myanmar governnt adds has nothing to do with us, it won’t end up in our bowl. General, I think 1.3 billion dollars is truly too little. We have tens of thousands of mouths to feed every day, it must be at least two billion more."
Not only Jin, but it seems the entire Allied Army has been subtly influenced.
Luxury to simplicity is difficult.
Having gotten used to a lavish lifestyle, how could they be willing to return to a life of poverty?
Even though 1.3 billion dollars a year is indeed quite substantial, what’s Myanmar’s per capita inco annually?
But everything fears comparison.
When accustod to the finest delicacies, even if it suddenly changes to chicken, duck, or fish, there will be imbalance in the heart.
It’s human nature.
"General, Mr. Jiang has never set limits for us, he always responds to our needs."
Sure enough.
This is still Boss Jiang’s burden.
Being too nice to people isn’t always a beneficial thing.
For instance, it may lead to people being unable to easily accept others.
Or.
It might also be a strategy?
"That was in the past. Never place your hopes on others; they can only help you for a while, not for a lifeti. You must learn to be self-reliant."
Self-reliance.
Getting money from soone else is self-reliance.
It seems this is another novel interpretation.
"The value of this deal to us is definitely more than 1.3 billion dollars. Going back on your word is most contemptible; there’s no need to negotiate further."
Jin made his decision.
Upon hearing this, as a subordinate, no matter what thoughts he might have internally, he certainly wouldn’t foolishly oppose.
"As the General said, this ti we can not only get the money, but we can also secure a stable environnt, give the Westerners a favor, and free ourselves from reliance on Mr. Jiang. It’s a win-win."
He imdiately changed his stance, showing adaptability, which reflects the difference from Wei Yi in this regard.
Wei Yi’s stance certainly isn’t this flexible.
"...but how should we explain it to Mr. Jiang?"
At this point, Wei Yi might not even have Jin’s absolute trust; the importance of this person in Jin’s mind is apparent.
If Wei Yi is Jin’s left arm, then without a doubt, he is Jin’s right arm.
Just with different roles; Wei Yi is responsible for charge at the front, while he oversees the entire Allied Army’s logistics at the rear, managing everything from bed linens to infantry vehicles and drones.
He undoubtedly supports General Jin’s grand strategic decisions. Yet, at the sa ti, this "Housekeeper" of the Allied Army is also very clear-headed.
Shaking hands and making peace with the governnt, in the short term, indeed holds many benefits, but there’s a single shortcoming.
What about the previous benefactor?
Due to the nature of his position, he knows more deeply than others the significance of the benefactor to their side. After all, most of Boss Jiang’s support was handled by him and stored in the warehouses.
"Explain? Why should we explain? We’ve always been independent, and with Mr. Jiang, it’s always been a cooperative relationship."
Jin said: "Mr. Jiang will always be our friend. In any matter concerning Mr. Jiang in the future, we will always maintain neutrality."
Neutrality.
Another term without a definite definition, the aning of which changes with situations.
If soone confronts you, and your friend remains neutral, it’s one stance.
Whereas if soone confronts you, and your enemy remains neutral, the sa neutrality but the stance shifts entirely.
Housekeeper Mu Lun surely understood General Jin’s intent, but he still frowned, unable to hold back from warning: "I am worried that Mr. Jiang will not think the sa way."
Fooling oneself might be possible, but not others.
No matter how it is dressed up, it can’t change the fact that this is a kind of betrayal that needs no proof.
"So do you think the West is more formidable, or the East?"
Jin spoke in a calm tone, being more forthright.
Wei Yi indeed had fallen out of favor.
Jin would certainly not be so straightforward with him, perhaps not even ntion this top secret.
Actually, the answer could already be deduced from Wei Yi being sent around east and west, and Mu Lun staying close by.
"Of course the West."
Mu Lun imdiately replied without hesitation.
The strength of the West is a deeply ingrained ideology and understanding, not just for this Allied Army Housekeeper, but for Myanmar and the majority of the world’s regions.
"Is there any need to worry about offending Mr. Jiang then?"
Jin asked.
Choosing the lesser of two evils.
When a choice must be made, you must align with the stronger side.
To have climbed to his current position, Mu Lun must be well-versed in the philosophy of aligning with the right side, and after Jin’s patient guidance, he finally saw the light.
"The General’s foresight is indeed unmatched. This is undoubtedly our most correct path."
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