1977: The beginning of the blind date with the daughter of the king

Chapter 765: A Counter-Espionage Scheme!
"Boss!"

"sit down!"

In the reception room, Li Changhe invited Ming Wang and Li Jian to sit down.

"How is it, have you found a place?"

Li Changhe poured a cup of tea for each of them, then asked softly.

Ming Wang nodded: "We have found a suitable place. It is in a small town about fifty kilometers from the Chiang Mai border. There is an abandoned school there, which is right next to the mountains and forests. There is also a river next to it. It is suitable for both armed swimming and mountain training."

“The house belongs to the local town government and can be bought for only HK$100,000. I think we can arrange for people to renovate it and turn it into a good campsite.”

The King of Light said earnestly.

Li Changhe nodded: "Okay, the funds will be transferred from the security company. You can make the arrangements yourselves when you get back."

"Boss, what suggestions do you have regarding training? Should we fill in as instructors ourselves, or..."

At this moment, Li Jian asked softly.

"For instructors, we prioritize instructors from Europe and America, especially retired special forces soldiers from the US Delta Force or members of the British SAS."

Li Changhe waved his hand and said seriously.

Li Jian was somewhat surprised after hearing this.

"Boss, won't this expose us?"

Li Changhe looked at Li Jian seriously and asked in return, "Do you think we can keep hiding forever?"

"Among the warlords in northern Myanmar, whether it's the Kachin Army or these Chinese warlords, there are plenty of American intelligence agents among them. Do you think we can hide in these mountains and forests and keep it a secret?"

In northern Myanmar and Thailand, the entire defense and military intelligence system is like a sieve, making it easy for Western intelligence agencies to set up intelligence stations.

You might be able to hide this training school for a while, but you can't hide it forever.

Especially as the country becomes more open and its economy and national strength grow stronger, there will be more intelligence personnel here. After all, this place is close to the domestic border and is mountainous and densely forested, making it a good place to cause trouble.

"Boss, we're setting up a training base here, we..."

Li Jian was a little confused at this point. Could it really be that they were just setting up a training base here?

Li Changhe looked at Li Jian, then chuckled and said, "Li Jian, you should know that special forces are being developed all over the world recently, like the Flying Tigers in Hong Kong. What do you think is the most important thing for a special forces unit?"

Upon hearing Li Changhe's words, Li Jian pondered for a moment before earnestly replying, "It's equipment!"

Special forces emphasize special operations, which, simply put, means maximizing a person's abilities. However, this maximization is not solely due to the human body itself, as the human body has its limits. What truly amplifies these abilities is the equipment—various high-tech equipment.

It's like two special forces units, one with high-strength body armor and the other with low-strength body armor. The combat capability of the unit with high-strength body armor is definitely stronger than that of the unit with low-strength body armor.

"You're only half right. In my opinion, what's truly important for special forces is the tactical system derived from high-tech equipment. This is a holistic tactic that includes high-tech equipment, from information gathering to the coordinated use of equipment, and the appropriate combination of personnel based on the equipment."

"But we are at a disadvantage in this respect because our technology is not advanced enough, we lack equipment, and therefore we cannot study tactics."

"But for us, equipment can be developed and purchased, but tactics require extensive research, training, and even real combat. But time waits for no one. If we wait until we can develop the equipment before studying tactics, won't it be too late?"

"If we fall behind by one step, we'll fall behind by every step, and we'll always be in the stage of catching up, right?"

Upon hearing Li Changhe's words, a flash of inspiration struck Li Jian.

"I understand, boss. Due to current limitations in technology and scientific research, including difficulties in military exchanges, it is very difficult for them to understand the special operations technology systems of Europe and the United States. But our school can."

“We can invite instructors from Delta Force and the SAS under the guise of security training, learn about their systems, and then report back to the domestic authorities, right?”

Li Jian immediately understood Li Changhe's intention, and Li Changhe nodded with a smile.

"That's right. Western countries are certainly wary of domestic military exchanges, but they are not so wary of a security school like ours, especially one that learns from the West."

“We can even leave them completely unguarded, let them teach all the training subjects, and let them practice all the members.”

"Including the agreements we reached with those warlords, the personnel we trained for them can also be trained by them."

"Even if they have similar companies in the future, we can reach an agreement on a cooperation model. In short, we can buy their equipment, send them money, and develop relationships over there."

"But in the early stages, we don't need to arrange our own personnel. We just need to provide practical training for our security personnel or train them in combat personnel. That's enough."

"In fact, as long as we obtain their tactical system and purchase their tactical equipment, it will already be a great achievement for us."

After listening to Li Changhe's words, Li Jian immediately understood the key point.

To put it bluntly, it's about using the security school system to gradually figure out their tactics, even learn about their equipment and applications, and then pass that information back to the country. This in itself is a very valuable form of military intelligence.

No wonder the boss was willing to train men for those warlords; he was waiting for the CIA agents here.

When the time comes, the CIA will take the initiative to make connections for them. Even if some high-tech equipment is used, it will be the CIA's intelligence department's business, and it will have little to do with the security school. They are being passively educated.

"Understood, boss. In that case, we should focus on building the [Training School] steadily in the early stages and gain the West's trust first, right?"

"Pretty much. In short, we should take advantage of the situation and not deliberately pursue or investigate intelligence. The goal of our training base is to build the best security company in Asia, so our main business must be the development of our security team."

"As for special operations training, you can try to entice those Chinese warlords or Kachin Army members to propose it. For example, the Kachin Army has connections with the CIA, so they might be able to make the contact themselves."

Li Changhe pointed at Li Jian and said.

“But boss, in that case, they could actually train directly in Hpakant, right?”

At this moment, the Ming King raised a new question.

Li Changhe shook his head: "Theoretically speaking, that is true, but there is one point you have overlooked. The Kachin Army is a rebel army in Myanmar, not a government army. In other words, even if the Americans or the CIA support them, they would not dare to support them openly."

"Americans also have a sense of shame. Even if they pretend to be deaf and dumb, they don't want to be caught red-handed. So, do you think it's more appropriate for them to train the people there directly, or to use a security company as a shell and train them internally?"

"And another point is that Hpakant is a war zone, a place with nothing and poor, harsh conditions. But it's different here. We are right next to the Myanmar-Thailand border. Once you cross over, you're in Thailand. From Chiang Mai to Bangkok, it's a complete food, drink and entertainment hub."

"Think about it, do those American instructors prefer to be able to vacation here anytime, anywhere, or do they prefer to stay in the deep mountains and forests all the time?"

“CIA personnel are also ordinary people. They have various needs, and eating, drinking, and having fun are in their nature. Such people will choose the most convenient mode for themselves when the time comes.”

"So we just need to focus on running our own security school. We shouldn't pursue anything too deliberately. For us, time is victory. The longer we exist, the more we can continuously acquire their most advanced technical and tactical systems."

“Westerners also value human relationships. After cooperating with them for a long time, they also want money and convenience. Moreover, they may see us as people they can use.” Li Changhe said softly.

Li Jian nodded slightly: "A counter-espionage plan!"

In fact, Li Changhe's idea was somewhat like a counter-espionage scheme, gradually turning the school into a base that Western intelligence agencies would be willing to use, and then using it to delve into their tactical and technical systems.

Incidentally, we can also drive a sap in Southeast Asia and keep it firmly in place, achieving multiple goals at once.

"Understood, boss, we know what to do."

Li Jian nodded readily, finding this kind of thing much more interesting than hanging out with those triads in Hong Kong.

"Okay, you guys do the preliminary preparations first. Later, I'll introduce you to an arms dealer in Los Angeles. You can go to him and ask him to help you find people. Don't worry about spending money. In short, the faster the money is paid, the better."

“These people will also be our brand in the future, and we can use them to bring back revenue from the wealthy people in Southeast Asia.”

"Also, for the people who come here initially, we don't need to assign too many of our people. Just select those who are serious, excellent, and without any flaws. They can work diligently as security personnel here. We are not specifically there to collect their intelligence; we are just passively recording it [incidentally]. Remember this order, understand?"

"Understood, boss!"

King Ming and Li Jian nodded decisively.

While Li Changhe and Li Jian were talking, Qiu Daxin returned home with a heavy heart.

Back home, Qiu Daxin thought for a moment, then picked up the phone and called his father, Luo Te.

His father is now a member of the Thai Parliament, a model of political and business integration. It can be said that Lotte has contributed a lot to the Qiu family's current business expansion.

In the evening, the father and son went into the study.

"What's wrong? Have you run into some problems?"

In the study, Lotte looked at his son's worried expression and asked him a question.

Qiu Daxin didn't hide anything, and quickly told Lotte what Li Changhe had told him.

After hearing this, Lott couldn't help but shake his head.

"Ashin, I really don't know what to say about you. If I say you're smart, you can be quite stupid at times. If I say you're silly, you don't act silly at all."

Qiu Daxin was puzzled by his father's words: "Dad, I don't quite understand what you mean."

Lott sighed: "What's there to hesitate about? Of course, you should agree. Of course, we're only agreeing to your willingness to enter politics, but we certainly can't guarantee whether you'll actually make it happen."

"To put it bluntly, who can guarantee whether he can reach that position? Nobody can. Even Bao Zeyang can't guarantee it."

"But the support he gave us in the early stages was very real. Even if you don't reach that position, he still has to support you in the early stages. As he said, this kind of plan may take ten or twenty years."

"Don't you think about it? If he really supports us for ten or twenty years, what kind of development will our Shinawatra family be able to achieve?"

"That's why I said you're stupid, and you still won't admit it. This kind of thing is all benefits and no harm to us. Our family business has reached its limit so far. The silk and construction we can do have reached the limit of the family. The next expansion, as Mr. Bao said, will either be through foreign capital or support from local powerful forces."

“But we are essentially Chinese. Even if we change our surname to Thai, it will be difficult for us to enter the core group of the Thai King. So why should we agree to the support of overseas capital represented by Bao Zeyang?”

"To put it bluntly, as long as you work hard on this path, then we won't be cheating him. But like I said, there are too many unexpected factors in elections, and no one can guarantee anything."

Lotte's words were a revelation to Qiu Daxin.

Yes, it's not like you have to do something just because you agree to it. You won't lose anything by agreeing first!
"Father, what if we fail in the end and he takes his anger out on us?"

Qiu Daxin said with some concern.

He used to think that Bao Zeyang was just a genius businessman.

However, after actually getting to know Bao Zeyang, Qiu Daxin inexplicably felt that Bao Zeyang was more capable than he had imagined. He had a vague intuition that it was best not to do anything to harm Bao Zeyang, as the other party seemed to have too many trump cards up his sleeve.

"So in this kind of situation, we need to prepare for the worst and maintain a good relationship with him."

"Understood, Father. I will try my best to befriend him!"

Qiu Daxin then spoke seriously.

Lott shook his head: "See, you've done something stupid again."

"If you want to go into politics here, how will you get along with him? What you need to do is expand your business in Thailand and your political allies, not try to build a good relationship with him every day."

"Then us"

Qiu Daxin was a little confused; he really didn't know what his father meant.

Lotte looked at his son and shook his head slightly: "Is Ah Le with him now?"

Qiu Daxin was somewhat surprised to hear what Lotte said.

"Dad, Ah Le is still young."

“What are you thinking? Don’t you even consider that even if I wanted to marry Ah Lok off to someone else, would they accept him? Our family is nowhere near the level of those prominent Chinese families on Hong Kong Island.”

“What I mean is, A-Le is about to take the college entrance exam. You can see if, as long as A-Le performs well, you can let her stay by Bao Zeyang’s side, for example, as a representative of the Shinawatra family, or as his secretary or something.”

“A-Le has a talent for languages. Being by Bao Zeyang’s side will definitely be useful and broaden his horizons.”

"Of course, if she can really catch Bao Zeyang, I won't object."

"Lotte said softly at this moment."

After listening, Qiu Daxin opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but when the words reached his lips, he didn't know what to say.

In this matter, the father did not force him, but there is no doubt that at the crucial moment, he actually sacrificed Ah Le in a roundabout way.

Seeing Qiu Daxin's attitude, Lotte sighed.

“Son, your father would never joke about Ah Le’s happiness, but sometimes, it is unavoidable for family members to make certain sacrifices for the sake of the family.”

"Of course, you can ask her first. If she is unwilling, we will not force her."

(End of this chapter)