American Gossip King

Chapter 192 I Can Sell Everything

In a private room in the coffee shop on the second floor.

When Ian arrived, he saw the other person sitting there drinking coffee.

A burly man approached Ian: "Lift up your arm."

Ian raised his hand, and the other person searched him, taking out a gun, a camera, and a bunch of wireless cameras.

Ian smiled: "A professional habit."

"It's alright, we understand." The middle-aged man opposite waved for Ian to sit down.

He said, "My name is Amhaishan, but here you can call me Abel."

Ian sat down opposite him quite naturally.

This is a thin, middle-aged man with slightly dark skin. He doesn't look like a Middle Easterner, but rather more like someone of Eurasian descent, which is probably why it's easier for him to get by in the United States.

So Ian smiled and said, "Before I talk to you, could you please remove the listening device under the table?"

Amhaisan looked at him in surprise: "How did you find out?"

He didn't even bend down!

Ian shrugged: "I'm an expert in wiretapping."

Amhazan gave a wry smile: "I'm sorry."

"It's okay, I understand."

Amhazan had removed the bugging device and personally handed it to Ian.

Then he said, "It seems you were prepared for this."

Ian nodded: "After more than half a year of investigation, you should know me well enough. I'm not someone who likes to rely on fate and luck; I usually prefer to take the initiative."

"Like what happened with Ata?"

"I believe that has already established trust between us," Ian smiled.

Amherst sighed, "This is America. For money, you're willing to send your own citizens and even your country to their deaths!"

"But this is exactly the kind of person you need right now." Ian smiled. "I had planned for you to come to me three months ago; you've come later than I expected."

"The situation has developed unexpectedly," Amhaisan said in a low voice.

That was indeed unexpected.

No one expected that the Afghan Taliban, known as the graveyard of empires, would be defeated so quickly and so miserably.

The pinnacle of American power was the two Gulf Wars and the war in Afghanistan in between. These three wars, which were like a game-changer, shocked all countries with the strength of the American military.

Even so, the Taliban still clung to hope, believing they could fight back thanks to Afghanistan's complex terrain.

They are right.

They are wrong.

Their ability to fight back depends on them living like rats in the gutter, resorting to petty theft and small-scale attacks—their strength is built on their initial defeat.

And now, they are at their weakest.

They suffered devastating blows from American soldiers.

Within half a month of the start of the war, Afghanistan had already lost several important cities, and its army was wiped out in large numbers. Subsequently, it continued to conquer cities and strongholds.

After more than six months of fighting, the US military began to support the Northern Alliance in Afghanistan and establish a puppet regime, and Afghanistan was completely handed over to the US.

What followed was a long, protracted tug-of-war between the elephant and the mouse that lasted for a full twenty years.

The only way for the Taliban to defeat their powerful adversary is through sheer endurance!

Outlast them!

He used his own life to exhaust the other party's money, and then finally made a triumphant return when the other party's finances failed.

Ian fully understood what they were thinking when they came to him at this time.

He laughed and said, "It was Filippo who contacted you, not me. You have no evidence and no way to voice your opinions. So don't expect to talk to me through blackmail."

Amhaisan looked at him in surprise: "You mean we can still talk?"

Ian picked up his coffee cup: "That was originally at my behest with Filippo Leso; otherwise, do you really think I'd be implicated in something like this?"

"Why?" Amhaisan asked, puzzled.

Ian smiled: "You know the answer."

Amhazan took a deep breath: "You are the most thorough betrayer of your country I have ever seen."

"That's your luck," Ian replied.

He looked at Amkhasan seriously: "Don't expect me to end the war; I don't have that ability. But if you want help in other areas, you can consider it."

"Like money?" Amhaisan asked.

Ian shook his head slightly: "You can't expect someone who would sell out their country for money to provide you with money unless you can offer something more in return."

Amhazan was speechless.

He had never seen such a pure capitalist.

But this also put his mind at ease.

Amhazan nodded: "So what can you do?"

"We'll let you live," Ian replied. "You can't defeat America, but America can't destroy you either. You'll hide deep in the mountains and fight a protracted war, repeating the fate of the Soviet Union. But it won't be easy; you'll need outsiders to provide you with weapons, medicine, and even food."

Amhaisan's eyes lit up.

Rather than saying this was advice from Ian, it was more accurate to say that Ian instilled confidence in them.

After all, the Afghans knew from the beginning that they could not be a match for the Americans and were prepared for a protracted war. The only thing they did not expect was that they would be defeated so quickly.

He looked at Ian: "You said you wouldn't give me the money."

Ian laughed. "So you guys have to get to work. I started a terminal illness care fund, but there are too few people like Filipso. I need real, fearless warriors!"

Amhazan was taken aback: "You want to repeat the September incident?"

"Of course not, but we need you to notify me every time you have a major operation... and if necessary, you can also give me some assassins!"

Ian knew that these people would have many more big operations to come, and he could even give a general idea of ​​the direction, but he couldn't possibly know the exact timing of all the events.

Especially because of myself, 911 has become 917. Who knows how many more changes will occur afterward?

So he doesn't need to make any arrangements; he just needs to be notified and then either go there himself or send someone else.

At that moment, Ian pointed at Amherst: "I won't order you to do anything to harm America. I'm just trying to get the information I need as quickly as possible, and then be a faithful recorder, and incidentally... keep my people safe. Talented people are hard to find, and compensation is expensive!"

Why do I think the last reason is your most important reason?

My people don't need to receive compensation, right?

Yes, after all, they get to go to Heaven, where seventy-two virgins await them. But if so many go, won't there be enough virgins in Heaven? One to seventy-two—Heaven is overflowing with women!

Each of them had their own thoughts, and they looked at each other.

Amhaishan asked, "What will we get?"

Ian replied, "Afghanistan isn't short of money in the US, is it? You can invest in a company, and that company will make money. Whatever you want to get, you'll reap the rewards from that company. And what I need to do is ensure your company makes money, including facilitating import and export... This requires me to build a secret passage for you, which isn't easy and will cost a lot of money!"

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Afghanistan also had deposits in the United States, but later, when the Americans became desperate for money, they started robbing Afghanistan and froze $70 billion in Afghan funds. Although this portion was state-owned capital, the Taliban, who were once the government, also had deposits under various pseudonyms.

As for now, they have even more than 70 billion.

An incident once occurred in China:

A Chinese university student, a military enthusiast, was bragging on a foreign forum when he was approached by Syrian terrorists who wanted to buy weapons. The deposit was 15 billion US dollars, which terrified the student. He thought the government would investigate such a large sum of money, so he only asked for 15 US dollars. It is said that this student later went from being a conman to a successful salesman for a certain group.

This shows that these people are quite wealthy!

Amhaisan understood.

So you're saying you do nothing and still want our money?

That's right!

Since they're getting Ian to do things for them, their funds will definitely be used by Ian.

That's a lot of money; Ian can buy anything he wants.

Of course, he would also give back to the Taliban. Those urgently needed guns, ammunition, and medicines would fetch good prices! I need to use your funds, and I need to make money from your business.

That's it!

As for what will happen if they are discovered?

Haha!

As long as you have enough power, none of these are problems—having evidence is not a problem, let alone not having evidence.

Do you really think no one in the US colluded with the Taliban in their past lives? Where there's money to be made, there are capitalists!

Ian isn't the first to do this, nor will he be the last; he'll just be the one who does it the most ruthlessly, wildly, and extravagantly!

Anyway, with X-ray vision, no one can take a picture of him secretly.

Without physical evidence, and since illusions can alter witness testimony, it means there's no way to verify the truth!

The only thing you need to worry about is that American capitalists sometimes don't need evidence to frame people—as long as they have the power, they can fabricate evidence to put you in jail even if there is no evidence, and they can deny the evidence even if there is evidence, so you can get away with it.

Therefore, the two do not exist in isolation; more often than not, they complement each other.

Fortunately, Ian himself is a capitalist, and his business will only grow bigger and bigger.

Looking at Amherst's surprised face, Ian smiled and said, "Do you know how the Americans withdrew from the Korean and Vietnam Wars?"

Amhaisan looked at him, puzzled.

Ian replied, "In both wars, American casualties were relatively low, but it's clear that Americans valued their lives highly. That's understandable; invasion and defending one's homeland are never the same thing. This meant that even a one-to-ten exchange rate was unbearable for the Americans."

He looked at Amherst: "Bush wants to win re-election through this war, but I want a more obedient president. If he doesn't obey, my businesses will exaggerate the damage you've done to the U.S. military, exaggerate the devastation of war and the pain it brings to families. Two years later, there will be an anti-war wave in America, and then he'll be out of office... Of course, if he obeys, I can let him off the hook."

Amherst was taken aback: "And then the US troops will withdraw?"

Ian shook his head slightly: "You must be prepared to fight for twenty years, and during that time, all I can do is help you survive until we win the war!"

He leaned back and said, "I get the news, you get the weapons, medicine, and food."

Amhaishan asked in bewilderment, "Can you decide who's president, but not make the president withdraw troops?"

Ian shook his head again: "War isn't something a president can decide alone; it's a group of people. They have immense power! I can surpass a single corporation, but I can't surpass the will of an alliance! But don't worry, before the election, I'll have the Americans start another war, which will further wear them down and reduce your pressure. Then it'll be a war of attrition, a tug-of-war, and then the Afghans will reap the final victory!"

The US will launch the Iraq War next year.

This was also a significant turning point in American history.

This milestone signifies many things, the first being the loss of America's international reputation.

The war in Afghanistan was carried out under the guise of counterterrorism. Thanks to the events of September, many people developed a sympathetic attitude towards the United States. Therefore, the United States launched the war in Afghanistan with a certain moral justification and a certain degree of support.

But the situation was different when we attacked Iraq.

Using a bottle of laundry detergent as a pretext for starting a war has led to a rapid decline in America's reputation for justice.

Moreover, while the simultaneous outbreak of two wars made the military-industrial complex incredibly wealthy, it also led to a sharp increase in the United States' debt.

Therefore, the Iraq War had a crucial impact on the subsequent development of the United States.

For Ian, this was not only a way to repay his former homeland, but also a way to gain personal benefits.

After all, Afghanistan was too poor, while Iraq had enough profit margins, allowing companies to obtain impressive data reports through carefully crafted stories!

Finally, he repeated Jennifer Connelly's tactics, using established facts to fulfill a promise—that the outbreak of this war would gain their complete trust and provide him with substantial funds.

At this moment, he stood up and said, "Next time you contact me, don't do it that way. Also, I'll give you a new phone number. My final advice... don't expect to control me. I don't have a hundred ways to deal with all this, only one, but it will definitely work! Always!"

Then he pushed the door open and left.

(End of this chapter)