Chapter 27 Two cunning
"Yes, Mr. Hopkins, the current situation in Morocco has indeed caused me a lot of worries. But I think you will understand that it is really difficult to determine the future of a region as a small country!"
Harry Hopkins never expected that his frankness would actually get such a result. Of course, he would not think that the 5th Sultan of Mohammed would really give up the opportunity to make Morocco completely independent.
"Your Excellency, I don't think exactly the same as you in this matter! As the sultan of the Kingdom of Morocco, you certainly have a huge influence on the people here. As for the difficulties, I think you can find some of the most powerful forces in this world to help you achieve your dreams!
In this matter, I sincerely ask you to believe that the leaders of all countries in the Allied Powers will sincerely hope that your great will will become a reality!”
Harry Hopkins's words are no longer realistic. He has even made a positive attitude on behalf of the United States and the Allies.
However, Mohammed 5, who had already understood his situation to some extent, felt like he was sure to win.
"Maybe you are right, Morocco's future should be determined by our Moroccan people. As for the 'one of the powerful forces' you mean, I think you should be referring to the most famous mercenary force in the world - Thunder International!"
Harry Hopkins nodded frankly, saying that the other party was right. He was just a little disdainful in his heart. He didn't understand what these local kings were thinking. Could it be that their independence should be accomplished by others?
"Look, you are sure that if I want to complete the action to stabilize the situation, I do need such a powerful force. However, you are very clear that the commission from Thunder International will definitely surprise anyone like me. Are you right to say that I said that?"
Speaking of this, Muhammad 5 ignited Arabic hookahs, and the strong smell of tobacco made Harry Hopkins feel a little uncomfortable.
He coughed gently, clearing his throat that was itchy because of the smoke. But this did not attract the attention of Muhammad 5, who was closed with his eyes and devoted himself to the tobacco.
Or rather, he didn't care that the French army was in urgent need of military information at this moment, nor did he care that Harry Hopkins was gritting his teeth at himself.
According to our Chinese, it is: "You have your Zhang Liang plan, I have my ladder passing through the wall!"
Faced with the false reaction of Mohammed 5th in front of him, Harry Hopkins really bit his teeth a few times. It was not because of the expenses of hiring Thunder International, but instead he despised the local king in front of him from another perspective.
"Hmph, it seems that the independence of the country and nation may not be more important than his personal wallet. Perhaps he doesn't care whether Morocco is independent at all, and what does he care more about?"
It has to be better, like Harry Hopkins' semi-private diplomatic negotiations, such semi-private diplomatic negotiations, are more convenient than formal diplomatic negotiations, and are much more flexible than formal negotiations.
"You are right, this is a huge expense. I just don't know if you have considered it. Your decision will affect the ownership of many interests. And this matter will even affect everyone in this world, including my wallet!"
"wallet?"
This question made Muhammad suddenly open his eyes in the fifth generation. Obviously, he did not understand what Harry Hopkins was talking about at first. But then, he closed his eyes as if he regretted.
"Hmph, of course he understands that I'm talking about international war betting, but I don't know which bet the Sultan in front of me."
Indeed, Harry Hopkins's problem made the closed-eyed Moroccan sultan, Muhammad 5, think a lot.
Naturally, as he initially worked with the French, he would of course tend to be the French side, and naturally his bets would be more inclined to the French side.
However, after Italy and Spain launched an attack, he had changed the direction of some betting due to odds. But overall, if the French still controlled this place, his weakness would be much greater.
At this time, his heart was filled with regret and shouldn't have reacted so much for Harry Hopkins.
This must have revealed some of the trump cards to the bastard in front of me, so I probably have to lower my expectations.
Thinking of this, he put down the hookah, as if he had already become satisfied. He reached out and curled the curly beard under his nose.
"Mr. Harry Hopkins, I must ask you for forgiveness. What you just mentioned is indeed very troublesome. As a friend, I think I should think more about your wallet. But you know, the cost of hiring Thunder International is a bit too large. If the Allies can provide most of the funds, Mr. Hopkins, I think this is good for all of us!"
A bright smile flashed on Harry Hopkins' face. He agreed immediately without thinking more.
Because when it came, President Franklin Roosevelt had considered this possibility and even planned to fully bear the employment costs of Thunder International.
After all, these costs will not cause a headache for the United States than France loses Morocco's support and has to go into exile to other colonies, thereby reducing the support for the European war.
Harry Hopkins' pleasure made Muhammad, who had been fooled, feel a little regretful, and while he was bearded, he cursed in his heart.
"Hmph, these cunning Americans, this bastard in front of me must have lost some more benefits. Alas..."
He sighed in his heart, but he could not regret what he had promised.
"Well, for the great cause of the Allies, I think I can do my best to do this. I want to face the attacks between Italy and Spain, and I can invite Thunder International to come here for peacekeeping operations!"
Hearing this, Harry Hopkins couldn't help but curse "Cunning Fox". Before he knew it, the local king in front of him actually won a game back.
Because as far as Harry Hopkins is concerned, among the best conditions for reaching an agreement, there is the possibility of Thunder International launching an attack on the Italian and Spanish troops. If this condition is met, it may involve the Chinese Federation in the war, thereby achieving the purpose of consuming the national and military strength of the Chinese Federation.
But the 5th Sultan of Muhammad in front of him turned the counterattack into peacekeeping for the money in his purse. In this way, the money he had spent was less.
But if the entire anti-China alliance wants to confront the Chinese Federation, the cost will be many times larger because the Chinese Federation has not consumed at all.
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It is also a bit unbelievable, since Harry Hopkins and the Moroccan Sultan have completed negotiations, the funds arrived at Thunder International's Swiss account within two days.
After Thunder International accepted this task and quickly submitted a long-prepared combat plan to the Sultan of Morocco and discussed the implementation of the nodules, all actions were immediately launched.
As many as 1,500 heavy airships took off from Ukraine and flew in North Africa at a speed of 300 kilometers. After 72 hours, the 5 division-level combat troops of Thunder International and 150,000 tons of combat supplies appeared near Rabat and Casablanca, the capital of the Kingdom of Morocco.
When Thunder International arrived at the battlefield where the cannons rumbling, both the French army and the Spanish army, which had a smooth attack, stopped the pace of war with tactfulness when facing the guns of Thunder International.
At the same time, almost all the armed factions in Morocco, including those armed smuggling groups, were warned. The low-altitude "Wanglou-ii" command/reconnaissance airship, the loudspeaker under the huge triangular hull, also issued announcements in all places where there are densely populated or armed groups gather.
“We accept the invitation from the Sultan of Morocco to maintain peace and security on all lands in the Kingdom of Morocco. As an international mercenary organization, we do not want to engage in force against any armed organizations in the implementation of peacekeeping.
At the same time, we also declare that any military operations other than us in this area are unacceptable. Any military activity including military mobilization, material replenishment, and military communications that we do not agree to will be subject to immediate attacks without warning."
Just as Thunder International appeared in Morocco, the odds of international war betting changed drastically. Many people who participated in war betting declared bankruptcy, and some people made a fortune.
When Mike Lang almost instantly became crazy when he saw the war gambling organization transferred from the "Chinese Association" controlled by the "Chinese Association" that represented the huge wealth.
"My God, I am really developed, developed..."
Chapter completed!