Shenhao started as a military training anchor

In order to legalize his private armed forces, Holly disguised himself as a military security company and chose to station in the Golden Triangle.

We leased 10 square kilometers of land from the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone under the jurisdiction of Laos as our base for a period of 99 years.

The Lao government also issued business licenses to military security companies.

Recognized by local and international law.

Of course, Holly also regularly offers some financial benefits.

At the same time, he also bought several mines in Bokeo Province to mine gemstones.

To be honest, Holly wasn't looking forward to these gem mines.

It's nothing more than spending some money to save face and gain a sense of security.

After all, the gem mines in Bokeo Province have been mined for nearly half a century, and very few high-quality ores are produced anymore.

Unexpectedly, he could dig out a vein in the mine he bought, and it turned out to be the most popular sapphire mine in the jewelry market.

When Holly first heard the news from Chen Xiaoyun, CEO of Zhaojun Jewelry Group, he was very happy.

But I didn’t expect that the government is now also eyeing this mineral vein.

When doing business in the Southeast Asian Peninsula, the political situation in Laos, Myanmar and Cambodia is very special.

This also led to a situation where a lot of foreign capital was drained away by local governments after entering the country.

Obviously, the value of this vein of minerals now far exceeds the price that Holly paid for the mine.

It's normal to be targeted.

Talking about contracts in those places is almost useless.

But Holly must keep this vein of mineral in his hands.

At worst, we can just fight head-on.

The GDP of your country is not even as high as the revenue of any of Brother Huo's companies. You finally found a partner like Brother Huo, but you don't cherish him. What do you want to do?
Holly instructed Chen Xiaoyun: "Avoid conflict and stabilize the situation. I will come here in person."

"Okay, Mr. Huo," said Chen Xiaoyun.

Holly hung up the phone and called Zhao Wei, chairman of the Golden Triangle Special Zone, and asked him to see the government's attitude.

You Xiaolong, general manager of CSS Security Company, is currently helping lead troops in Saudi Arabia.

There is a lack of someone with a say to negotiate with the government.

After Zhao Wei was dealt with by Holly, he was basically determined to follow him as his younger brother.

The special economic zone he manages has a high degree of autonomy except for diplomatic and military constraints. Let him test the government's attitude first.

Since the change of prime minister, Hawley has not visited Laos as a guest.

I don’t know what the attitude of this generation of leaders is.

It would be more appropriate to find someone familiar there to go there.

"Mr. Huo, I am so surprised by your call. What can I do for you?" Zhao Wei said politely.

Holly said: "Please go to Bokeo Province and Vientiane for me first."

Zhao Wei understood instantly. He knew about the discovery of sapphire mines in Huishai City. It seemed that the government wanted to intervene.

After all, the value is huge.

But based on his understanding of Holly, he would never compromise.

"Okay, Mr. Huo, I'll go and help you with this this afternoon." Zhao Wei said with a smile, "I'll wait for you to come over for tea."

Holly nodded.

After explaining the situation, he hung up the phone.

"Sir, is there something going on in Laos?" Zhong Yiwen, who had just finished packing Holly's luggage, stood up and asked with concern.

Holly put his hands on Zhong Yiwen's shoulders and said, "It's just a small thing.

Don't worry, take your daughter and parents back to your hometown to celebrate the New Year."

Zhong Yiwen accompanied me when we went to the Golden Triangle. She witnessed the whole game between Holly and Zhao Wei. It is no exaggeration to say that I was terrified.

Although Holly is now many times stronger than it was back then, bullets have no eyes in those places.

Zhong Yiwen was still a little worried.

"How about I go with you, and let your parents take their daughter back to celebrate the New Year," said Zhong Yiwen.

"You can change things by going there? Then I might as well just let you go and help me." Holly smiled and patted Zhong Yiwen's shoulder, "Don't worry, I have many ways to control them.

Besides, the CSS base is still there. Do they dare to act rashly? It is just a negotiation on the table and will not escalate into an armed conflict. "

Zhong Yiwen nodded and said, "I'll notify the airline and change the itinerary."

"Ah."

Holly went downstairs to walk the dog in the yard with her daughter and son.

In the evening, he received a call back from Zhao Wei.

"Mr. Zhao, what's the situation?"

"Boss Huo, this matter does involve the top leaders. There is nothing wrong with the attitude of Bokeo Province. They will abide by the contract and will not interfere with the mining of the mine.

But Vientiane wants to re-evaluate the value of the minerals before negotiating cooperation with Zhaojun Jewelry.”

Holly said, "Just tell me whose idea it was, the military?"

"It's the new prime minister." Zhao Wei said, "I have dealt with him before. After he took office, he has always wanted to return the rights to develop mineral resources in the country to the government.

But local governments have different attitudes on this matter.”

Holly smiled and said, "Are you planning to make me a role model?"

"No, no, no, I guess they still don't dare and still want to cooperate with you," said Zhao Wei.

Holly said: "I have only one attitude, follow the contract.

If you do anything to me, you will suffer the consequences. "

Zhao Wei quickly expressed his position: "I support whatever Mr. Huo does.

Even if you ask me to risk my life and lead my brothers to conquer Vientiane, I will go."

"Mr. Zhao is old, don't bother with it anymore." Holly said, "I'll come over in person."

"Okay, Mr. Huo, you can contact me anytime if you have anything. I'm at your disposal," said Zhao Wei.

"Ah."

Holly hung up the phone.

The next morning, after the children and women had packed up and left the estate, Holly left for the airport.

Fly directly to Huy Xai, the capital of Bokeo Province.

When he landed at the airport, Chen Xiaoyun's car was there to greet him.

"Ji Gong and several representatives from provinces and cities are waiting for you at the hotel," said Chen Xiaoyun.

Holly asked with concern: "What is the estimated value of that mineral vein?"

"Based on the proven reserves, the price of the raw stone is around 2 billion."

"Two billion!" Holly smiled. "No wonder they are so anxious. It's equivalent to the annual GDP of a city below."

"Yes, but this 2 billion yuan mineral vein is only worth 2 billion yuan in their hands." Chen Xiaoyun said, "It's different when we mine it. It's worth tens of billions, or even hundreds of billions."

Chen Xiaoyun's words are not an exaggeration at all.

The Laotian government intervenes in mining and sells the raw stones to jewelers.

Twenty to thirty billion is the maximum.

Unless you can offer a rare large-carat sapphire, there is a chance that it can be sold at a higher price.

But Holly is different, he is a jeweler, and a top luxury jeweler in the world.

The Zhaojun Jewelry brand is valuable.

Some of the broken diamonds fell into the hands of the designers of Zhaojun Jewelry, and with a little embellishment, their value could easily increase tenfold.

"I really didn't expect that a sapphire mine of this scale could be found in Bokeo. Jigong said that the last time a vein of the same value was found was 20 to 30 years ago. Now jewelers basically regard Bokeo as a waste production area.

Mr. Huo is really a lucky guy. In order to win over the local people, he casually spent tens of millions to buy a few mining areas, and we actually ran into him." Chen Xiaoyun said with a smile.

Holly laughed and said, “To be exact, it only cost 1500 million.

The mining area worth 20 million is now worth billion, so it’s normal for them to feel unbalanced.”

"It's written in black and white in the contract, so we're on the right side."

"If your reasoning worked in these places, I wouldn't come here in person."

The car stopped and an old acquaintance came forward to open the door for Holly. It was Gongmani, a senior member of the Laotian military. (End of this chapter)