Chapter 316 Go to hell

Chapter 316 Go to hell

Chapter 316 Go to hell
Under normal circumstances, when things have developed to this point, the phone should be hung up.

Panetta bypassed Crawford and Jolson and, as the powerful deputy director of the CIA, personally spoke to Gao Yi, a non-staff collaborator. No, he was not even a collaborator. In Panetta's eyes, Gao Yi was at best a consumable. The fact that he personally spoke to him for so long was already a great respect for Gao Yi.

If Panetta didn't really want to get rid of Liberty Wind, and was very eager to get rid of Liberty Wind, he would never have spoken a word to Gao Yi in his life.

So it's time to end it now. In the future, at most, we will let Jolson contact Gao Yi. The greater possibility is that we will have to watch Gao Yi and Free Wind fight each other, and in the end, Panetta will come and kill the remaining one.

But the problem is that Gao Yi is unwilling to let things develop this way.

We finally managed to pull Panetta to the edge of the pit, but how could we prevent him from looking down to see the gold inside?

So when Panetta made his closing remarks, Gao Yi did not hesitate and said naturally: "I understand, but there is another question. Who will get the 50 million that should be allocated to the CIA in the plan?"

There must be a big question mark over Panetta's head.

Jolson shook his head and gestured to indicate that Panetta knew there would be money, but not how much it would be.

Panetta didn't say anything for three seconds, and Gao Yi knew that this number was enough to shock him.

So Gao Yi continued, "Let's put it one way or the other. Regardless of the completeness or credibility of the plan, I must take the 50 million. Because I can get the support of the CIA, I am willing to pay this money, even if it accounts for half of the profit of the entire transaction. However, I paid a high cost and took a big risk, but in the end I need to pay for the final kill of Free Wind myself. So no matter whether it is 20 million or 30 million, I will not pay this money."

What excuse did Gao Yi use to contact Panetta? Money, but the amount of money was 20 million in cost and 30 million in asking price.

And now, after Panetta completed the key step of the plan, he only revealed his identity and then escaped without asking for money. How could Gao Yi let him do as he wished?

Panetta felt that he would be worth 30 million as long as he revealed his identity. Gao Yi knew who he was, and he would not dare to ask for money even if he had the courage.

This was his wishful thinking, but Gao Yi continued to ask him for money. This meant that Gao Yi was ungrateful and seeking his own death.

But, but, but, what about this 50 million that Gao Yi mentioned?

Give 50 million and ask for 30 million?
So what does the 20 million price difference mean?
Is it really true that we should treat each case separately?
But wait, why didn’t Crawford mention that?

The amount of information in just one sentence directly burned out Panetta's CPU. Panetta, with smoke coming out of his head, was unable to respond immediately.

After a moment, Panetta finally said slowly, "What does 50 million mean?"

The tone remained the same, but the pause of a few seconds betrayed Panetta.

Well, it seems that this deputy director has never seen a lot of money. 50 million just stunned him.

Gao Yi raised his voice slightly, and said seriously: "I have connections with the Pentagon, the French External Security Agency, and the Saudi National Intelligence Agency. With these resources, of course I have to do some business, big business!"

Panetta said softly, "Well, yes, this resource is very good. It would be a pity not to use it."

"So I have to make it clear, I am doing this business to make money and kill Free Wind at the same time, I am not doing this business just to kill Free Wind, sir, you have to understand there is a difference!"

"Yes, that's right. It's the best choice to solve troubles and threats while doing business."

As humble as Gao Yi was just now, as tough as he is now.

Gao Yi said in a deep voice: "Then the question is, my business, the money I make, and the costs I find partners willing to pay are all my business, right?"

"Yes, that's right."

"But solving the problem of Free Wind, whether it is to lure Free Wind out or to eventually kill Free Wind, is not my main problem, so why should I bear this part of the cost? Sir, I respect you very much, but from a business perspective, I can't pay this money."

Panetta exhaled and said, "That makes sense. That's true."

Gao Yi continued, "Can Joelson really help me establish contact with the CIA? In other words, can he act as the middleman? Can Mr. Crawford solve my problem? This is a big business. I am willing to share part of the profits with my partners, but I will never use money to solve problems for others. So, sir, my plan is this."

Panetta whispered, "Tell me about your plan."

"You pay me 30 million first, and I'll pay 20 million to the mercenaries. The remaining 10 million is the profit I deserve. It's not much, but I have to take it. I'm a killer, not a free killer. The symbolic 10 million can't be any less."

Panetta exhaled and said, "Given the strength and fame of the Garden or Sky Garden, only making 10 million is indeed a symbolic price."

Gao Yi said calmly: "But I am seeking transformation now. The profit of doing an arms business is at least hundreds of millions, and the CIA can help me a lot, so I am willing to cooperate with the CIA. This business is perfectly in line with the plan to kill Free Wind, so it is integrated into one plan, but in the final analysis, these are still two parts. So the question is, Joelson can't give me the money I deserve, and Mr. Crawford can't agree to the money I deserve, so who will pay the money?" Panetta finally sorted out the twists and turns here.

Gao Yi wanted to give money, 50 million, but he also wanted money, 30 million.

According to the way the Ansa people do business, this is really two different things.

The key point is whether the 50 million is taken first or the 30 million is given first.

Panetta would be very happy to accept the offer of taking first and giving later, but he cannot bear the offer of giving first and taking later.

Because 30 million is really difficult to give. It’s not that Panetta doesn’t have the financial power, but moving such a large amount of funds will leave too many loopholes.

Dealing with Liberty Wind is like stabbing one's own people in the back, and leaving this handle is not a good thing. The most important thing is that once Liberty Wind is destroyed, the other faction will certainly not give up, and it is very likely that someone will chase and dig deeper in the future. If someone really finds some clues based on the flow of funds, Panetta will not be able to bear it.

Panetta can avoid risks by not paying out of public funds, but the problem is that Panetta has to be able to pay for it.

Originally Gao Yi was worried whether the difference of 20 million could impress Panetta, but now it seems that 20 million is enough and there is no need to find ways to increase the price further.

Panetta's tone hasn't changed, but the way he speaks has changed. It would be strange if he wasn't moved.

"Thirty million should indeed be paid to you."

Panetta finally spoke, but he changed the subject and said, "But what about the 50 million?"

Logically, Panetta should have hung up the phone. He should have asked Jorson about these things first, but he asked Gao Yi directly, which meant that he either didn't trust others or was impatient.

Too much is as bad as too little. He could no longer actively involve Crawford in the matter. Gao Yi briefly explained the origin of this arms business.

The French supplied the goods, the Pentagon transported the goods, Saudi Arabia paid, and then they used various means to take out more arms from Yemen and finally distributed them to Khalid. After a circle of more than 10 million arms, they first took 200 million and then sold the arms at the real price.

The total profit is about 200 million yuan, and everyone will get a share. If the CIA is willing to participate, it can also get a good share. In the end, Khalid will just have to gnaw on the bones and eat the soup.

Listen to the participants, and mainly listen to the profits, and I don’t believe that Panetta will not be tempted.

Wasn't it for this moment that I went through so much trouble to get in touch with Panetta in person?

After finding out the scale and participants of the business, if Panetta was still willing to give Crawford full responsibility, Gao Yi would accept it and submit.

Finally, Panetta whispered, "It's a little funny, but this is the first time I've learned the full extent of this business."

Why is it funny? Because Panetta shouldn't have known this now.

Gao Yi should have taken advantage of the situation, but he seemed very hesitant and conflicted. In the end, he could only protect himself and said with a little caution: "This plan was proposed by Jolson, and Mr. Crawford agreed. He also agreed to the share of the dividends. If you don't know about it, it's none of my business."

It is normal for Gao Yi to quickly shirk responsibility.

Panetta said calmly: "Oh, this is Jolson's suggestion. It's a good one."

Gao Yi said in a deep voice: "Can you just tell me how this plan will proceed and how to pay the money?"

"How about this? I'll handle the matter in Yemen, and you don't have to pay the 50 million first. Then the 30 million you use to pay the commission will be deducted from the 50 million. Everything will be settled after the matter is completed. This way we can both save some trouble, okay?"

Gao Yi did not speak, Panetta continued: "Of course, I will take action. The arms are safe in Yemen, and I will be responsible for transporting them from Yemen to Libya. We will settle the matter after the matter is completed. You will not be at risk."

Gao Yi thought for a moment and said, "I agree to the final settlement."

Panetta asked seriously, "So is this a one-time deal, or will it be a long-term one?"

Gao Yi laughed and said, "Of course it's a long-term business. Excuse me, if it's just a one-time deal, why would I want to get in touch with the CIA? Crawford's promise to me is..."

"To hell with Crawford!"

Panetta cursed gently and whispered, "I am very interested in your long-term business. Our cooperation should not be limited to Freewind. From now on, we will have a single line of contact. Jolson will be your contact. Do you think it's okay? If not, I can find someone else."

(End of this chapter)