Forged in the fires of war: The Qi family's generals rewrite the fate of eastern Hebei.

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Therefore, he not only knows certain things, but he is also the first person on Hong Kong Island who can be trusted.

That's why the 95 billion yuan was transferred back to China by Mr. Huo.

"Mr. Huo, you're too kind. Such opportunities are rare and precious, and they must not be leaked, otherwise we would face great diplomatic pressure internationally."

"The development of the country cannot ultimately rely on this aspect, so in some areas we still need the support of business leaders like Mr. Huo!"

Fang Zhenhua's answer was very appropriate, which made Mr. Huo nod in approval.

There's a reason why Fang Zhenhua is so highly regarded in China.

The two chatted for a while longer before finally getting down to business.

"Director Fang, is there something you need that you're looking for me in such a hurry?"

"I do have something I'd like to see if Mr. Huo is interested in."

Can you just say it directly?

“I have a friend named Yuri Orlov, a Soviet-American. He’s very capable and is currently working for me. He has some businesses, and I wonder if Mr. Huo would be interested in joining us?”

Yuri's business originally had nothing to do with Mr. Huo, but Fang Zhenhua wanted to bring him along to make money because Mr. Huo had contributed a lot to the Marcos incident.

Yuri's identity is very special, and his business cannot be involved with the country in the slightest, but Fang Zhenhua does not want to let him be completely independent just like that.

Therefore, Fang Zhenhua also wanted someone to monitor Yuri, since this person was too smart, and if it went on for too long, he was worried that Yuri would get out of his control.

After much consideration, Mr. Huo is undoubtedly the most suitable person.

When it comes to business acumen, Mr. Huo's ability to build his current business empire from scratch is undeniable.

Most importantly, he loves his country!

Only true patriotic businessmen are qualified to talk to Fang Zhenhua.

"Director Fang, what kind of business is it?"

"Arms and military contractors."

Mr. Huo had some knowledge about arms, but he knew very little about private military contractors.

However, after Fang Zhenhua explained it in detail, Mr. Huo's keen business sense immediately realized that this was a huge market.

“We will not only do domestic business, but more importantly, we will take on business from the U.S. Department of Defense and become a military contractor for the U.S. Department of Defense.”

"Playing this big?"

Fang Zhenhua sat with his legs crossed, holding a wine glass in his left hand and a cigar in his right.

In his view, this business deal was nothing. He dared to target even the future US president, so what was it to be a military contractor for the US Department of Defense?

"Where is Mr. Yuri now? I wonder if I, Huo, will have the honor of meeting him?"

“I previously sent him to Africa to build an underground arms network, but I’ve already contacted him and asked him to fly back to Hong Kong Island. He should arrive tomorrow. I’d like to arrange a meeting between you two then, Mr. Fok. What do you think?”

"Hmm! It's not impossible."

“Mr. Huo, a patriotic businessman like you is highly valued by our country. I have many money-making ideas in my mind. I know you have suffered a lot of injustices, so I am willing to help you.”

If someone else had said this in front of Mr. Huo, he might have dismissed it with disdain.

But the young man sitting in front of me, putting aside everything else, has brought 120 billion to the country with his own hands. Who else in the entire Hong Kong business community can do that?

Therefore, Mr. Huo was very much looking forward to it.

Chapter 74 Yuri's New Business

The next day at noon, Yuri's plane arrived at Hong Kong Island.

Mr. Huo personally sent a car to pick them up at the airport, and he and Fang Zhenhua appeared in the car at the same time.

For Fang Zhenhua, no matter what, Yuri is now working for him, and Yuri will play a significant role in the future.

So it's perfectly fine to take it seriously.

When Fang Zhenhua appeared at the airport, Yuri himself was quite surprised.

He shook hands with Fang Zhenhua with a delighted expression, then got into the car and drove together to the Regent Hotel.

Upon arriving at the hotel's presidential suite, in the familiar study, Fang Zhenhua introduced himself and Mr. Huo.

"Yuri, let me introduce you. This is Mr. Huo, a very wealthy and powerful man in our country."

"Mr. Huo, this is Yuri Orlov. He is an important comrade of ours overseas. There will be a lot of cooperation between the two of you in the future, so I hope you can get to know each other."

Mr. Huo faced Yuri and extended his hand with a smile.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Yuri."

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Huo."

After the two got to know each other, they all sat on the sofa. Fang Zhenhua crossed his legs and asked slowly.

"How's business going in Africa?"

"I have already talked to several business partners in West Africa. As long as China can provide enough arms, I can sell them all."

"How's it going in Tripolitania?"

"Their president is incredibly arrogant; I've never even met him."

Fang Zhenhua smiled and nodded after hearing Yuri's words.

This was not unexpected for him; if the colonel wasn't arrogant, he wouldn't be the colonel Fang Zhenhua knew.

"The African market is big enough for us to take a lot of business, and it's not just there. We can also do business in Latin America, which is just as chaotic. Wherever there is unrest, I think you'll be there."

"That's what I was thinking too. Also, I've registered an arms company in California, but we haven't named it yet. Do you have any suggestions?"

Fang Zhenhua didn't rush to bring up the matter; instead, he asked a question.

"Yuri, how's the military contractor business you're in charge of doing these days?"

"Sir, I not only lack enough men, but I also lack a stable communication channel with the Ministry of National Defense, so this business is very difficult to conduct!"

Fang Zhenhua took a sip of red wine and then spoke.

“I know your abilities. If I give you a suitable platform, you will definitely be able to succeed, and you can do even better.”

"Don't worry about that. I'll help you find the manpower. I don't have access to the Department of Defense right now, but I can think of a way to help you with the CIA."

These words immediately made Yuri's eyes light up.

"What's the CIA doing? Any new developments?"

“William Walden, the CIA’s East Asia director, is also one of our comrades. I believe you can achieve great cooperation in the future.”

As he spoke, Fang Zhenhua picked up a Cohiba cigar, and Yuri, being very perceptive, immediately took it, cut it off with a cigar cutter, and after it was toasted, handed it back to Fang Zhenhua.

"Regarding your arms company, I've come up with a good name: Huanyu Defense Equipment Group. What do you think?"

"There's also the military contracting business. I think you should set up a new company there, let's call it Umbrella Corporation!"

What do you think of these two names?

After hearing the two names, Yuri began to ponder them.

Global Defense Equipment Group

The English translation of "寰宇" is "world," which means that the entire world's defense equipment is provided by the 寰宇 Group. This perfectly addresses Yuri's goal of creating a global underground arms network.

As for the Umbrella Corporation, one of the important businesses of private military contractors is security.

Therefore, the name "protective umbrella" is quite fitting.

However, this reveals a bit of Xiao Fang's wicked sense of humor. But naming the company "Protective Umbrella" also shows how much Xiao Fang expects from it.

“Sir, I think these two names are really cool, and you are the big boss behind the scenes, so you should be the one to choose the names.”

"Alright, enough of that. I already have an idea about the Umbrella Corporation candidates."

"Boss, what are your thoughts?"

"Our country is currently downsizing its military, and many soldiers will be retiring from the armed forces. You should be very clear about the combat capabilities of our country's army, so are you still short of personnel?"

"Boss, I have no doubt about the combat effectiveness of your country's army. However, there is one point I hope you can consider. We will be taking on many military contracts with the United States in the future, so if the proportion of your country's troops is too high, it may not be so easy."

"Don't worry! I'll make things clear with William Walden. He'll help you find more military personnel from NATO countries. My requirement is to make Umbrella Corporation the world's largest private military contractor, so you'll need a lot of retired military personnel. Do you understand what I mean?"

Yuri nodded. It seemed that in the future, Umbrella Corporation's business would not be limited to America, but would also extend to Europe and even the great Eastern power. There would be a lot of business to be done in the future.

This also gave Yuri a lot of motivation.

Just as he was getting excited, Fang Zhenhua continued.

"Mr. Huo will invest in both companies and become a shareholder, but he will not directly hold shares in the companies openly. He will hold them through companies in the Cayman Islands or Panama."

"Furthermore, I hope that the Umbrella Corporation can expand into more fields in the future. We want to build it into a giant multinational corporation, and we will use this company to support some politicians within the United States."

Fang Zhenhua's words not only shocked Yuri, but also surprised Mr. Huo.

"Boss, are you planning to fund those politicians? Have Umbrella Corporation provide them with money for their campaigns?"

"Of course, it's not just about Umbrella Corporation. Global Defense will also become a major investor in those potential politicians. I will provide you with a list of which politicians to invest in later."

"That..."

"The support I'm asking for is not just superficial; I also need their absolute loyalty. Walden will tell you how to do that later."

Walden would know exactly what to do, after all, he had been tricked quite badly, Fang Zhenhua muttered to himself.

Yuri nodded thoughtfully.

At this moment, Fang Zhenhua spoke again.

How is your uncle doing lately?

Yuri suddenly raised his head and looked at Fang Zhenhua with a surprised expression.

Chapter 75 Laying Out the North

For Yuri Orlov, his uncle, General Dimitri Orlov, was an extremely special figure.

Yuri didn't want to involve his uncle in these matters unless absolutely necessary.

So now that Fang Zhenhua mentioned General Dimitri, Yuri had a bad feeling. He could almost see the day when his uncle would be dragged down by Fang Zhenhua.

Although his uncle had already been dealt with by Fang Zhenhua once, this situation was still somewhat different.

There is a big difference between drying once and drying multiple times.

However, Yuri lacks some understanding of our country's culture; he doesn't understand one principle.

Once you do it the first time, you can do it countless times.

“Boss, actually, I haven’t been in touch with my uncle for a long time since I went to Africa, and I’m not very clear about his current situation.”

"Didn't you speak to him on the phone?"

"The phone call went through."

Is he still a major general?

Yuri paused for a moment, then nodded.

"Yes, boss, he's still a major general."

"Don't you think this rank is too low? In my opinion, with General Dimitri's abilities, even if he is not worthy of the rank of Marshal, he is certainly qualified to be a General."

Yuri gave a wry smile.

“Boss, becoming a general isn’t that easy. My uncle was able to reach the rank of lieutenant general before retiring, which is already the greatest luck in my eyes.”

"Yuri, don't be so pessimistic! Don't be so narrow-minded. Broaden your thinking. Why can't we be generals? As long as we're bold, we can succeed."

"Boss, what do you mean by that?"

"I've heard that there's a shortage of light industrial products in the north right now, is that right?"

Yuri nodded.

For a long time, that red empire has focused its attention on heavy industry, resulting in the backward development of light industry and a serious imbalance.

"Yuri, would you be interested in going up north to find your uncle and passing on a message for me?"