Chapter 466 Shake
Chapter 466 Shake
Abdullah meant well, but he obviously did something bad with good intentions.
If I explained to Abdullah, it would destroy the tacit understanding that I had worked so hard to maintain, but if I didn't explain, the dinner would obviously not be able to continue.
But Abdullah really has something to do!
If loyalty is not absolute, then it is absolutely disloyal. But how can this absolute loyalty be demonstrated?
Now Abdullah is doing a great job, he has demonstrated absolute loyalty perfectly.
No matter whether you are a superpower or not, no matter whether you are related to the overall situation, as long as Gao Yi is a good brother that Salman strongly supports, Abdullah will do his best to promote him.
Anyway, we have to fight for Gao Yi's face. It's the same everywhere. No matter who is in charge, it won't work. As for what may affect the relationship between the two countries and may undermine the overall situation, Abdullah never thinks about this.
He just thought that since Gao Yi had done him a favor, he had to take the blame.
As for whether he had good intentions but ended up doing something bad, if Abdullah had been able to figure this out, he would not have caused such a big trouble for Salman.
So now the one who is in trouble is Gao Yi, and the one who is suffering is Huang Haisheng.
how should I solve this?
Gao Yi's mind was a little confused. He was thinking, but couldn't think of any good solution for a while.
Feng Biao was also racking his brains to think of an idea, but this was not flattery, and he couldn't think of any good solution for the time being.
At this time, an unexpected person stood up.
Teacher Mu said to Abdullah casually: "I think it is necessary to introduce him. This is the director of our Foreign Affairs Department, which is roughly equivalent to the director of your National Intelligence Bureau."
Teacher Mu saw the matter very clearly, and then he privately promoted Huang Haisheng to the third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth levels. Because he didn't know Huang Haisheng's specific position, he just made a general statement.
One move can solve it.
There is no need to explain. There is a way to deal with confused people. Since Abdullah wants to save face for Gao Yi, then just give him face.
Sure enough, Abdullah's eyes widened.
Abdullah stared at Huang Haisheng in a daze. Huang Haisheng smiled and said, "Keep a low profile. This is a private party for our own people. We won't talk about our positions."
Abdullah was formerly the deputy director of the Saudi National Intelligence Agency. He is not unworldly and has had contact with the University of Tokyo before, but this is the first time he has visited in person.
So Abdullah said very carefully: "I haven't heard of it before."
Huang Haisheng didn't say anything. Teacher Mu said seriously, "It's a secret. The outside world doesn't know."
Abdullah was still a little skeptical. He looked at Gao Yi, who nodded seriously and whispered, "Yes."
Now that Gao Yi has admitted it, there is really no problem.
Abdullah was shocked and frightened, because if this was the case, it would not be a matter of not giving Gao Yi face, but rather giving too much face.
Abdullah whispered, "I... screwed up again?"
Why add a "and"?
"It doesn't matter. We are all family. We know what you mean. It's totally fine."
Gao Yi quickly began to comfort Abdullah, and then he gave Teacher Mu a look of gratitude.
You are truly a cultured person, with lots of good ideas.
Abdullah stood up apologetically, holding his drink, but he didn't know what to say. He was not very good at speaking those formulaic diplomatic words. After all, he had never had the opportunity to encounter such scenes before.
Nodding to Huang Haisheng, Abdullah hesitated for a moment and whispered, "Gao Yi is the spokesperson for our Prince, uh...thank you."
It was just a quick remark. Abdullah had already expressed his apology, and he also helped Gao Yi to improve his status.
The meal continues.
Gao Yi's original intention was to have Khaled meet Abdullah, and he didn't want to say anything important at the dinner. However, after being interrupted by Abdullah, he had no choice but to say something.
Gao Yi asked casually, "You just said you have prepared 10 billion in funds?"
"Yes."
Abdullah hesitated for a moment, then he whispered, "We have just signed a procurement contract with the United States for more than $100 billion, but it will take about twelve years to fulfill the entire contract."
This is public information. Abdullah doesn't need to say it, it's all said in the news.
In exchange for the support of the United States, Shaman had no choice but to spend a huge amount of money. He bought a lot of American arms, which was protection money. However, the 100 billion would definitely not be paid out immediately, but would be paid according to the progress of weapons delivery. If it was spread out, it would be at most a few billion US dollars a year. The years with concentrated delivery of some major projects would definitely require more money, but in theory, the maximum amount paid a year would be more than 20 billion US dollars.
Considering Saudi Arabia's military purchasing power, this amount of money is nothing and it is completely affordable.
Abdullah continued, "But you are responsible for purchasing the 10 billion US dollars." At this point, Abdullah looked at Huang Haisheng and said politely, "I am only responsible for giving him the money. What to purchase and how to purchase are all decided by Mr. Gao. Your Highness does not ask."
Giving the United States only a few billion dollars a year, but this time Abdullah came with 10 billion in special funds. His intention to change sides is so obvious. Logically, this is a major change that will determine the direction of diplomacy in the next few decades, but Saudi Arabia has to play it safe.
Give 10 billion, and Gao Yi will buy things worth 10 billion when he earns 9 billion. Gao Yi will buy things worth 9 billion when he earns 10 billion, and Shaman will never ask.
This is like giving money directly, like throwing overwhelming wealth directly on Gao Yi's head. He doesn't have to worry about not being able to catch it, because he has no choice but to catch it.
Was this decision made for national strategy or for personal friendship with Gao Yi?
Now, don’t just say that Abdullah is confused, everyone is confused because Salman has mixed up state affairs with personal matters.
In other words, these princes in the Middle East can do such things. They really do whatever they want and make decisions based entirely on their personal likes and dislikes. They don't care about any strategies or tactics at all.
Huang Haisheng's head was pounding.
Gao Yi's value lies in his close relationship with the top leadership of the CIA. He also has close relations with Britain and France, and certain connections with Russia. It is not surprising to have Saudi Arabia as an additional figure. Huang Haisheng already knew all this.
The problem is that although I know it, Shaman has made it clear that he wants to support Gao Yi, which I have never thought about before.
If it was just business, even if it was a business worth tens of billions, it would not be worthy of special attention for Huang Haisheng, because he was not in charge of the trade port, and the country was not short of this money now.
But now we want to win over Shaman, and this has nothing to do with money.
What this means is that the University of Tokyo is now poaching people, and what it is poaching is strategic influence, in order to completely pull Shaman, a fence-sitter who can get along with both sides, to its side.
This is not a question of how much money it is; it is the concept of regional strategic pillars, a key step in moving from a great power to a superpower.
A person who has great personal influence on Shaman, such a person can be the Deputy Secretary of State in the United States.
Abdullah believed what Teacher Mu said, and he believed Gao Yi even more, so he said what he wanted to say in a formal occasion at the dinner party in advance. Therefore, Abdullah's inappropriate words were still useful, forcing Huang Haisheng to promote Gao Yi to a higher level.
It is a principle not to let Gao Yi take sides, but this principle is beginning to be shaken because of Abdullah's words. It has a strategic role, and it seems that it is not enough to just have a tendency.
Teacher Mu had long realized the seriousness of the problem, but he couldn't interrupt now. It would be fine if he told a little lie to get out of the situation, but now, when no one knew what to do next, it would be better to be cautious in what he said and did.
At this time, Xinfeng finally stood up again.
Neither Danny nor Ciss saw things that far ahead, but Trade Winds was different.
Although Xinfeng is not Panetta's subordinate at all and has no feelings for the CIA, he knows that he and Gao Yi are tied together, and he knows Gao Yi's identity is most beneficial to him.
We cannot let Gao Yi completely side with Dongda, otherwise his identity will be embarrassing.
This time Xin Feng did not laugh. He said to Gao Yi very seriously, "I personally suggest that you retaliate against Constantinople as soon as possible. This is very important to His Royal Highness."
Several people looked at Xinfeng.
Xinfeng continued seriously, "It is not enough for the United States to just express its stance. It must take some practical actions. Prince Shaman's 100 billion cannot be wasted. What the United States can do is to get the CIA to cooperate and help His Royal Highness retaliate against Constantinople. I can take on the role of CIA representative. I can get the support of CIA in the future. So at this time, I will serve as the representative of CIA and cooperate with you to help you act. It is beneficial to both of us."
Abdullah blinked, and then he asked in astonishment: "Who is this?"
"Well, this one is from the CIA. He used to be a member of Free Wind."
The advantage of having people carry you in a fancy sedan is that everyone can raise his or her own value by relying on others.
Abdullah was surprised.
Others may not understand the significance of the word "Free Wind", but Abdullah understands it very well. He also knows that Gao Yi and Free Wind were sworn enemies before, and the National Intelligence Agency he led could not help at all.
Now, the people from Free Wind are sitting with Gao Yi, appearing at Dongda University, and at Gao Yi’s dinner party?
Abdullah looked at Gao Yi, and then he asked in astonishment: "What's going on?"
"Well, this is Trade Winds. He's one of our own now."
It used to be top secret, but now it’s just something mentioned casually at the dinner table.
This statement did not reduce the value of Trade Winds, simply because the four giants of the underworld were sitting at this dinner table.
Abdullah took a breath, thought for a moment, and said, "So... uh."
The situation was too complicated and once again beyond Abdullah's ability. He wanted to say something, but after thinking that every word he said today would make the situation more complicated, Abdullah decided to shut up.
(End of this chapter)