Chapter 316: Chapter 223: Japan, Do Not Say That I Did Not Forewarn You! (Part 2 of an update with 10,000 words, asking for monthly votes)
Furthermore, Jieke Group's behavior in Chan Country, could it essentially be an act of division? What's your explanation for this?
Finally, I want to ask, with Jieke Group's arms sale to Russia, are you merely pawns for Russia, aiming to extend its influence into the Southeast Region and replicate the old world tactics of grouping and manipulation that were typical of the Red Bear?
A French female journalist holding a microphone, fired off her questions one after another, rapidly throwing several questions at once.
“You sure have a lot of questions. This time is an exception; next time, everyone is only allowed to ask one question.”
Su Jie picked up the microphone, looked around the room, and calmly said, “Let's address the first question first. The reason for buying arms is out of self-defense. As everyone must be aware, Chan Country has been fraught with warlord conflicts for years, resulting in severe security issues. There are several incidents of violent shootings every day, and these lawless aggressors severely threaten the development of the Jieke Company.
We, Jieke Group in Chan Country, wish to operate peacefully and, out of necessity, we can only form a security team to ensure the safety of our employees and property.”
So there's no need for concern. Jieke Company is a law-abiding commercial company, and the military hardware purchases, including the fighter jets and air defense missiles, are only meant to enable the Security Department to defend against the destructive actions of rioters. That should be reasonable, right?”
Reasonable, my foot!
All the journalists below rolled their eyes in unison, thinking they were being taken for fools.
Which company, in dealing with thugs, equips its security with fighter jets and air defense missiles?
This is no longer using a cannon to kill mosquitoes, this is using nuclear bombs!
The thugs at most rob jewelry stores and banks; if they knew you were preparing to strike them with Su-30 fighter jets, they would probably cry on the spot.
And you call others warlords; I see Jieke Group as the biggest warlord in Chan Country.
“As for the second question, we in Jieke Group do not acknowledge the current Chan Country Government at all. Their rise to power was itself illegitimate. We do not recognize their rule; how can there be any talk of division? This country doesn't belong to them.”
Su Jie's smile narrowed slightly as he calmly began to explain.
The journalists below knew all too well what Su Jie was referring to.
The current government of Chan Country in fact came to power through a military coup over a decade ago, subsequently dismissing 24 ministers and representatives and appointing 11 successors including in finance, health, interior, and foreign affairs, leading to chaos and eventually taking over national administration themselves, continuing till today.
Their legality has always been under question, and Su Jie's statement reflects the perspective of many local warlords in Chan Country.
Everyone disapproves of the current Chan Country Government, viewing them merely as a bunch of renegades from a military government with no right to govern them, tax them, or give them orders.
“As for the third question, that's even simpler. We are thousands of miles away from Russia; although we cooperate with Russia in business, most affairs especially geopolitical power plays like forming cliques are things Jieke Company never gets involved in.”
Having said that, Su Jie noticed more and more hands raising from the audience and picked a journalist from Beautiful Country, curious about the troublesome question they might ask.
The journalist from CNN, as expected by Su Jie, opened with a big one:
“Mr. Su, I respect the Jieke Company you lead and its legal business activities. However, the Chan Country Government has now issued a statement, claiming it will expel Jieke Company, the Eight Nation Group has also spoken out, along with a United Nations resolution, claiming that Jieke Group's presence will harm regional peace.
Has Jieke Group considered moving, perhaps to other countries or regions such as the capitalist countries like Beautiful Country, and even listing on NASDAQ to ease the tensions between the parties?”
“Move house?”
Su Jie scoffed, what a joke, thinking he would leave his long-established base just like that.
Did Su Jie not understand the intentions of Beautiful Country? There's no way they would let go of Jieke Group's lucrative opportunity.
The so-called relocation of Jieke Group was nothing but an attempt to shake the resolve of Jieke Group to make a final stand, disconnect Jieke Group from the mass base of East Qin State, and avoid getting mired in the quagmire of public security wars, a matter where the troops of the Beautiful Country in the Middle East have a substantial say.
“I have already stated before that we at Jieke Group do not recognize the legitimacy of the Chan Country Government, and as for the so-called Eight Nation Group, they are overreaching. We are a company of Chan Country, not a company of their countries. United Nations resolutions or whatever, I have absolutely not heard anything about them unless you can make Russia's veto power ineffective.”
Su Jie was indifferent. The United Nations and all that—Russia had just entered into a military sales partnership with Jieke Company, so it was naturally unlikely to cooperate with the actions of the Beautiful Country.
As long as the Beautiful Country approves it, Russia will certainly cast a dissenting vote.
“Furthermore, we at Jieke Group will never list ourselves in a country like the Beautiful Country.”
Su Jie finally hammered the point home. Listing in the Beautiful Country would mean facing one greedy capitalist after another, as if the wolves and leopards couldn't reach enough, personally delivering themselves to their mouths.
Perhaps by then Su Jie might not even be able to hold onto more than 20% of the shares. Su Jie had no intention of playing business games with those capitalists.
A CNN reporter was very displeased upon hearing this and picked up the microphone to continue questioning, only to be immediately grabbed by the arm by Jieke Security and dragged out of the press conference like a dead pig.
“One question per person; you need to follow the rules.”
Su Jie said indifferently, which made the other reporters behave.
He then called on a journalist from Asahi News of Japan, a stern-faced beauty with long black hair who picked up the microphone and asked, “Mr. Su, our Prime Minister issued a statement not long ago, stating that to address the heated situation in certain areas of Chan Country, the pace of troop deployments in Chan Country will be accelerated.
Simultaneously, the President of Chan also made a statement, claiming to deploy more military forces along the line of Jinlao Mountain, Wu River, and Nanguan City within Ji State to counter the threat of Jieke Group.
Should a conflict erupt between the Chan Country Government Army and Jieke Group, according to the security agreement between Japan and Chan Country, our military forces will also participate in the battle.
I would like to ask, Jieke Company, by recklessly purchasing large amounts of arms without regard for international morality and norms, are you trying to challenge the Chan Country Government, challenge our great Japan? Do you really dare to start a war with us?”
This journalist from Japan was clearly well-prepared and directly brought up the topic of war.
Towards the end, she even held her chin up proudly.
Su Jie laughed, visibly amused: “Haha, rather than asking whether I dare to go to war, it's more accurate to say that I'd relish the opportunity. If your soldiers from Japan dare step onto the lands of Jieke Group, our Jieke Security will automatically treat them as rioters.
By the way, Miss Journalist, you might not be aware, but Jieke Group started by breeding Poison Insects, and we certainly have considerable experience in crushing those overconfident, arrogant little bugs.”
“You…”
The journalist from Japan flushed with anger; frequently engaging with words, she could easily catch the subtext in Su Jie's mockery of her country.
“Mr. Su, you are underestimating the world's fourth-largest economy, the giant of Asia.”
The journalist from Japan raised her voice, glaring at Su Jie with a face full of outrage and exclaimed: “Once the war begins, it won't be long before the doom of Jieke Group arrives.
I believe, Jieke Company should maintain a more open attitude, not be so aggressive locally, or intimidate militarily by upgrading and expanding armaments, and should avoid damaging the national interests of Chan Country and Japan for your own selfish desires.”
“Destruction isn't defined by you. Jieke Group has never feared competition, whether in business or the military conflicts you speak of.
Companies that fear competition don't last long, and Jieke Group couldn't possibly have gotten to this point step by step. So… if your threats involve talking with bullets and blood, using such methods for competition, then let me also tell you and the country behind you, when friends come, we have fine wine, when wolves come, we have shotguns.”
Su Jie was smiling, but his words carried a full intent of decisiveness, making many reporters break out in a cold sweat.
When the assembly absorbed his words, Su Jie took the microphone, looked at the slightly pale-faced female journalist, and said coldly: “Finally, let me leave you with a word, do not say that I did not warn you.”
Source: Webnovel.com, updated on N𝘰vgo.co
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