From arms dealer to king of war

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Qiao Jia stood at the door of the diving training camp early in the morning.

He took the cash and signed a contract with the chief of the training camp. The training camp would help Qiao Jia and the others complete their training in the next 20 days, and also help them complete the selection of mercenaries.

The total price is 350,000. The high price brings many additional services, such as all the vacation instructors and medical teams in the training camp returning to the team, and all facilities in the training camp are open to Qiao Jia and the others.

There are also dedicated instructors to assist Qiao Jia in establishing a screening process, which cannot completely follow the standards of combat diving training.

Because combat diving is an optional event for special forces, if this thing is done according to the highest standards, if you encounter someone who wants money rather than life, it will really kill someone!

Qiao Jia had seen the training plan that the instructor helped set, but he didn't understand it either. He thought it was very powerful, and began to worry that he might not be able to resist.

However, there is a saying that a tiger cannot be defeated without defeat. Qiao Jia felt that he was the boss, and he had to survive to the end even if he was slightly worse.

He is not yet at the point where he can get everything done just by sitting in an office. Many things need to be done by himself, so he cannot be lazy.

Now Qiao Jia, through his own efforts and chance, used Ka Dazuo's legacy to leverage a US$200 million arms order, as well as two mines of huge value.

If the delivery in Burundi goes smoothly and all expenses are taken out, he should be able to have 8,000 to 9,000 in cash left. This money will need to support him to build a team of 600 people, drive away drug dealers, and designate a safe zone. Then you are eligible to go to the African Union Development Bank for a loan with your investment plan.

If it weren't for Cardano's legacy, this would be a typical loss-making business.

So now Qiao Jia needs to invest more energy in himself so that he can take on greater responsibilities, because investing in yourself will never lose money.

Qiao Jia stood in the open space at the entrance of the training camp with his people. Behind him was a large white board with grid areas drawn on it. Each grid had a number written on it. There was also an envelope containing Return travel expenses,

At about 11 a.m., two buses waiting at the pier pulled dozens of people to the training camp.

Qiao Jia carefully counted the number and found that there were actually 64 people, one more than the 63 people Eric said.

But he doesn't care. Now the plan has changed. The method of sitting in the office and looking at resumes to determine salary has been abandoned. High-intensity training and screening will weed out all the guys who are just showing off.

Seeing Qiao Jia and the others in training uniforms standing in a row waiting there, these candidates in different clothes looked at each other, and then naturally started to line up.

Some people here look unruly, some look tired and silent, some look very excited, some look cold and unkind...

Except for a red-necked boy who was a little uncomfortable and was kicked and beaten by a big bald man into the team, the others behaved very professionally. A simple formation can tell that they still have military habits. It hasn't faded.

This is a good sign. Qiao Jia does not need the kind of slick war dog who makes a living by doing odd jobs. What he needs is long-term workers who can obey management and work hard.

After waiting for a few minutes, Qiao Jia took a step forward and said loudly: "I'm glad you came to participate in this interview.

But unfortunately, the content of the interview may change a little, and you may feel very painful in the next few days. "

As he spoke, Qiao Jia pointed to the movable whiteboard behind him and said loudly: "If you want to quit, there is 1,000 US dollars in the envelope above. With it, we can leave here by boat and go to Rome or Milan. Then go home."

Entry tests are the norm in PMC. No one among the soldiers selected by Eric flinched. Only a few of them looked at each other, and then a bearded Eastern European represented him. He raised his hand and said loudly: "Sir, What do we gain if we pass?”

Qiao Jia glanced at the bearded man, nodded and said, "I know you are looking for work because of money, so I will tell you in advance.

Once you pass the selection, your logistics in Afika will be taken care of by P·B Company, and you can receive an annual salary of 50,000 plus a subsidy of 500 a day for combat missions..."

As Qiao Jia looked at the slightly turbulent team, he smiled and waved his hands and said: "Listen to me, or you can give up the combat mission subsidy and choose an annual salary of 100,000 US dollars.

Of course, I won't buy insurance for you, but you also don't have to pay taxes.

If you are injured on the job, P·B Defense Company will be responsible for your treatment expenses. If the injury results in disability or death, you can go home with a pension of 50,000 yuan.

As far as I know, this is the best treatment in the mercenary industry, and the only thing you have to do is obey my orders.

Do you have any questions? "

Compared with the salary standard set by Eric, Qiao Jia suddenly increased by about 20%.

But he didn't make this decision with a slap on the forehead, but compared with the salary set for those Serbian veterans, after the selection standards of these mercenaries were improved, there were not many left, so these real elites should be given a higher level. The treatment is just as it should be.

In Qiao Jia's heart, if there are really elites, it doesn't have to be 50 people, forty or even thirty are enough.

As long as 4 to 6 powerful assault teams can be gathered together, it will be enough for Qiao Jia's plan.

The high salary proposed by Qiao Jia made everyone stunned for a moment. The annual salary of 100,000 yuan does not have to pay taxes, and there is also medical insurance. This is better than the treatment of most PMC companies around the world.

The reality is not fiction. US$100,000 in any country is a high salary that makes people strive for it with all their strength.

Compared with these people's original income in the army, this is a huge difference in treatment.

At the stall where these people were talking, the 'hemostatic forceps' with two scars on his face suddenly raised his hand and said loudly: "Sir, if the interview must pass combat diving training, then isn't the salary you offered a bit low? Already?

Only the most elite special forces require their members to pass combat diving training.

If we prove that we are the best, should we get more? "

Qiao Jala stopped Dorian who was about to scold him. He nodded at the 'hemostatic forceps' who raised objections, and then said with a smile: "You are right, the top soldiers should have the best treatment. .

But you got one thing wrong, that is, we are a defense company, and our main mission is not to hunt down terrorists in hostile places around the world.

And you also said that only the top soldiers can pass combat diving training. You may be excellent, but there is still a big gap between you and the top.

I am not a fool, and a fool would not spend money on air tickets to invite you to make a fool of yourself. "

As Qiao Jia looked at the complicated expressions on everyone's faces, he pointed to the training camp behind him and said: "This is where you will be interviewed. Your willingness to come shows your trust in our company, so combat diving training is included." Welfare.

The training here is worth US$15,000 per person. Once you pass the first three days of selection, you can choose whether to participate in combat diving training.

Once you pass training and get your frogman badge, then I will put a note on your name.

As long as you prove your loyalty and work ability to me in your subsequent work, then there is still a lot of room for your salary to increase. "

After speaking, Qiao Jia gave these people some time to digest, then he looked at the strange-looking 'Hemostat' and said with a smile: "You are very confident and look very ambitious. I like people like you.

Give yourself some time, and give me some time. I need to have a deeper understanding of you before I can decide whether to give you a higher treatment.

Is this reasonable? "

After hearing this, 'Hemostatic Clamp' nodded solemnly and said: "That's very reasonable!"

In fact, everyone present understands that PMC's demand for so-called elites is far less strong than outsiders imagine, and not too many real elites will flow into the market.

Because except for the part that does dark work, most PMCs are engaged in security services, patrolling with guns, escorting supplies, and maintaining law and order. This is most of their work. You are the SAS, doing the same work. , can the company still give you an excess salary?

The environment in Afika is very harsh, but it is not to the point where all special forces are needed to fight the war. Even if you are a SEAL graduate, why do you get more than others in a battle of the same intensity?

They are all people who live with guns. If you want to get more, you must prove your ability and then strive for more difficult tasks. After success, you have proven that you can create greater value. Only then will you be eligible to negotiate for a salary increase. The problem.

To give the simplest example, when a position requires hundreds of rounds of artillery fire, but you can lead a small team of people to touch and win the position, then you have proven your worth.

Because one shot of a 155mm howitzer costs the price of a Wuling Hongguang. If you can solve a task that your boss needs to spend a hundred Wuling Hongguang, then you should get a higher salary.

This is the value of top mercenaries, and it is also the reason why the United States is keen on using mercenaries.

Because no matter how high their salary is, compared with the money-burning ordnance, pensions and public opinion pressure for the death of regular soldiers, it is still cheap.

Seeing everyone present nodding in agreement, Qiao Jia clapped his hands and said loudly: "If you don't have any objections, come to the whiteboard behind me to get your number.

I'm not interested in your name codes for the time being, because only those who remain are our own people, and those who are eliminated don't waste my brain cells.

Everyone got moving. After getting the number, they went in to put away the gifts, and then went to the cafeteria to have a good meal.

According to the instructors here, your life will not be easy in the next three days.

I'm not stingy, but I'm afraid you won't be able to eat anything by then. "

Qiao Jia's words caused a burst of laughter, and then the 'hemostatic forceps' took the lead and walked in front of Qiao Jia. After hesitating for a moment, he performed a standard military salute, then strode to the whiteboard and marked the No. 1 position. He held the Velcro number plate that was placed with the envelope in his hand.

Niu Manchui dragged Potato Tony and Pioneer Sanderson to the front. After saluting awkwardly, he glanced at Qiao Jia and the people around him, nodded and said hello, and grabbed The three numbers 2, 3, and 4 are reached.

Qiao Jia was quite interested in the appearance of a compatriot in the team, but this was not the time to say hello...