Chapter 573: Reinforcements Set Out in Two Days

Wang Yuanchao was so thick-skinned. How could someone with a thin skin accomplish anything? He immediately said:

“It is impossible that Taib Mahmud and his gang could have carried out such a series of actions so quickly by taking advantage of the Malayan Banking Corporation incident without any premeditation!

They must have been organized, planned, and premeditated.

Their organization must be tight so as not to alert the outside world.

They even knew they were not strong enough, so they took the Black Water and a lot of our property with them."

Reagan knew that his former son-in-law Adam was extremely capable, but he didn't expect him to be so capable.

Weinberg had reported to him about Blackwater's base in Sarawak, which had armored vehicles, even tanks, and a large number of various aircraft.

If Heishui is unwilling, can that so-called Taimamu, whom he has never heard of, and his monkeys hold Heishui hostage?
Combined with the F16 fighter jets and Kidd-class destroyer that Adam had greeted him with before, he understood everything at once.

Wang Yuanchao also knew that Reagan understood, and continued:

“Especially since they have oil.

This is enough to cover Blackwater's hiring costs.

In order to protect it, Blackwater will certainly continue to make large purchases from the California consortium, and the Texas consortium is not unable to share the profits.

It will be a country under the protection of Blackwater in the United States.

The point is, it has declared independence.”

Wang Yuanchao took out a chart, which showed the exploration volume of East Malaysia’s oil production and the production volume over the years.

Reagan just glanced at it and said:
"You said that these two states have become independent. If the United States supports them, will it set a bad example for our own states?"

Wang Yuanchao smiled and said:
“Because they were deceived, they finally got some oil, but the people didn’t benefit from it, and they were abused by the Malay authorities.

Is there such a thing in the United States?
The guns in the hands of the American people are used to defend the freedom and democracy of the American people.

America doesn’t have that problem.”

Reagan laughed. Indeed, he was worrying too much. Today, the economy of America is recovering, and people are living and working in peace and contentment. People are beginning to praise the Reagan administration because the inflation problem has been solved and the slow economic development has also been resolved.

The war between Argentina and Britain made Britain more dependent on the United States, so as long as the United States spoke up, Britain would not have any major problems. Moreover, they would not leave the Commonwealth and were willing to follow the small circle of Britain.

In addition, the Falklands War also allowed the United States to try to reap the fruits of South America's development. Of course, the Reagan family certainly also participated in this feast.

It was after Adam explained it to him that he consciously led the Reagan family along.

The Reagan family cannot squeeze into the California consortium for the time being, but Adam's family is in it. Isn't this the business of his two grandchildren in the future? Can Adam's sons in Asia inherit his American business?
I work hard for my family.

Since its defeat in the Vietnam War, the United States has needed to make its voice heard more internationally to see whether its allies are still listening. Nothing can better gauge people's support for the United States than supporting a new country.

"Does the Republic of Borneo want to join the United Nations?" Reagan asked when he thought of this.

It is not difficult for a country to be established. It is not difficult to gain recognition from some countries and establish diplomatic relations with them. The difficulty lies in ensuring that the five permanent members of the UN Security Council do not oppose it.

The United States is not too worried about the other countries, but the Soviet Union. If it votes against it, this country will definitely not be able to join the United Nations.

Speaking of this, Wang Yuanchao felt a bit of a headache. He had also thought about this problem, but had never had a good answer. Whatever the United States supported, the Soviet Union would definitely oppose, unless the Republic of Borneo was willing to join the Warsaw Pact, which would be even more terrifying.

Wang Yuanchao's plan was to wait a few years until Gorbachev came to power. By then, it would be smooth sailing for the Republic of Borneo to join the United Nations.

Wang Yuanchao shook his head honestly and said:
"I do, but I don't know how to convince the Soviet Union right now."

Reagan smiled. Adam was smart and spoke without effort. He said:
"Do you know the new Soviet leader Andropov?"

Brezhnev, who reigned for 18 years, died on November 82, 11, and then Andropov came to power.

If he had been given ten more years, he might have been able to turn the tide. Unfortunately, he also died of illness two years later.

Chernenko then came to power in 84 and died of illness in 85.

The next person to come to power was the well-known Gorbachev.

This is the person Wang Yuanchao was waiting for.

Although he knew that the Soviet leaders had changed very frequently in recent years, he did not understand them well. However, he also knew that frequent changes were one of the reasons for the collapse of the Soviet Union.

Seeing Wang Yuanchao shaking his head, Reagan said:

"Andropov promoted Gorbachev from the Caucasus and Ryzhkov from the Ural Mountains, and with their assistance, he launched a series of policy measures in the fields of agriculture and industry and commerce.

He did not use members of the Dnieper Gang as Brezhnev did, but was not bound by rules and only judged by performance.

This is a very pragmatic leader, different from Brezhnev.

His reforms require a favorable international environment.

I can send the Secretary of State to negotiate.”

"Will it not harm the interests of the United States?" Wang Yuanchao asked "worriedly". He knew very well where he should sit.

Reagan grinned and said:
"You think I would harm the interests of the United States?
I do not know.

No need.

Leave this matter to me, and remember that you owe me this favor!"

Giving the Soviet Union a peaceful environment for reform and development, and letting it develop, would certainly be disadvantageous to the United States. But would Reagan keep his promise? He would at this moment.

Because at that time, the United States was not prepared to initiate a military conflict with the Soviet Union. Reagan was prepared to defeat the Soviet Union through peaceful means of an arms race.

Even if a real fight breaks out, the United States won’t have any confidence!
Not only did the Soviet Union spend so much money in Afghanistan every year, it also provided huge amounts of money to support Vietnam every year!

The Soviet Union’s military spending accounted for 15%-17% of its country’s GDP. Even if it reformed and developed, what would happen?
He has this confidence, confidence in himself and confidence in the economic strength of the United States.

This is a matter of each side getting what they want from the Soviet Union, replacing the armed struggle with a verbal struggle.

Of course, if Reagan really had to give up his promise, he would do so without hesitation.

You don't have to follow the rules when dealing with your enemies.

Helping Adam was just a side job.

Wang Yuanchao looked at Reagan and nodded thoughtfully.

"Wait for my news!"

Reagan then pressed the bell on the desk and the presidential assistant came in soon.

Reagan gestured to Wang Yuanchao to leave, and at the same time, he said to his assistant:

"Immediately call the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense to come to my side."

This was said specifically to Wang Yuanchao. He knew that Blackwater was racing against time, and since he had decided to help, he would not delay. Moreover, this was something that would do more good than harm to the United States and the Reagan family.

After the core team had a clear discussion, Reagan could give Wang Yuanchao a positive answer.

In the United States, the president and Congress share the decision-making power to wage war.

As the head of state, head of government and commander-in-chief of the armed forces, the president naturally has the right to declare war.

Congress can stop the president's actions by arguing that the president has violated the Constitution, but once a war begins, there is no precedent in American history for Congress to order a withdrawal of troops. Congress can only supervise and restrict war decisions through legislation and appropriations.

And this is just supporting American companies and accepting security contracts from other countries established through democratic procedures, which is not even a war.

Of course, if military assistance is to be provided to this country in the future, the consent of Congress will be required.

After Blackwater took over the security of the Republic of Borneo, it was equivalent to turning the Republic of Borneo into the sphere of influence of the United States, and also extended its legs into the sphere of influence of its ally Britain, so it may have only cut a little bit of meat.

Reagan believed that Adam would not let go of the oil over there, and he was deliberate and even tried to win over Vice President Bush to establish an oil company. Wasn't it just for that little bit of oil?

The United States only supported the United Kingdom last year, are you still reluctant to give up this little bit of meat?

Besides, the Republic of Borneo has no intention of leaving the Commonwealth, right?

As long as a country pursues democracy and freedom, the United States will support it!

Wang Yuanchao did not have to wait too long. Two hours later, the presidential assistant informed Wang Yuanchao that the president was waiting for him in the office.

"Blackwater Security is a legitimate American company that accepted a commission from a country that complies with procedures and performed its duties as agreed. There is absolutely no problem.

As for the 20 F16s and 4 Kidd-class destroyers, Weinberg will coordinate your qualified combat personnel, arrange for them to be retired from the US military, and then join Blackwater. Of course, there are also 12 F15s.

But Blackwater will have to pay for it.”

What an unexpected surprise!
Blackwater has also arranged for elite pilots to learn how to operate F16 in the United States, but they are certainly not as good as the pilots currently in service in the US military, not to mention destroyers. What is needed is not just sailors, this is an entire combat system!

As for the F15, well, Wang Yuanchao thought that with the participation of the US military's ace pilots, it would not be a problem. He was not short of money, but of people.

This is truly a dear father-in-law!
He really wanted to say "No problem" calmly, but his slightly trembling voice betrayed his excitement.

Reagan smiled and said:
"However, whatever guidance the Department of Defense has, Blackwater needs to respect the guidance of the Department of Defense."

How can we let a beast out without a leash? Otherwise, we will not be able to explain to Congress.

Wang Yuanchao understood very well that how could an American company not comply with American guidance?
At least in the short term, Wang Yuanchao is not going to let go of the big thick leg of the United States. If there is any situation, he can just report it to the mainland. The mainland will definitely understand that he is in Cao's camp but his heart is with Han.

"No problem, this is what every American company should do."

Reagan laughed:

“Okay, Blackwater can operate with confidence.

Retired soldiers, you will report to Blackwater in two days. Be prepared to receive it. It can't be faster, you know.

As for the 12 F15s, they were originally prepared for the 15th Fighter Wing, but now they can only replace half of them.

Hold on to your check!"

A fighter wing is roughly two squadrons, each with 12 aircraft. Reagan gave Wang Yuanchao another squadron of F15s. He was very kind to his former son-in-law and grandson's father.

"Got it! I'll arrange a bank loan right away!"

Of course Wang Yuanchao could come up with so much money, but this was a company action and he certainly couldn't pay for it out of his own pocket. He could only let Blackwater take out a loan!

The two days provide both time for the elite soldiers to retire and join the new jobs and time for him to operate the funds.

Wang Yuanchao informed Wenders immediately, and Wenders sent a secret telegram to Sam saying "Advance normally, reinforcements will depart in two days!"

(End of this chapter)