Chapter 422 Farewell to Roberts

Mindanao is the 14th largest island in the world and the second largest island in the Philippines after Luzon. It is also the area where terrorist activities are most frequent in the Philippines. It is known as the "Land of Terror".

At present, there are two anti-government armed forces in the Philippines, namely the "Moro Green Liberation Front" (MILF) and the "Moro National Liberation Front" (MILF).

The latter was originally the strongest rebel organization, but it was split into three factions due to conflicts and the reduction of foreign aid. Two factions advocated the implementation of national autonomy in the Mindanao region, and the other advocated the separation of the Mindanao region from the Philippines. Form an independent country. The former is currently the largest anti-government armed force in the Philippines, with more than 10,000 armed personnel.

Under the pressure of the regional situation, the Philippine government finally reached a preliminary agreement with the former in 2012, promising to establish "Bangsamoro" (that is, the Moro country) in Mindanao Island in the southern Philippines. But it should be noted that this is not an independent country, but an autonomous region attached to the Philippine state system with greater power.

So here comes the problem. Although the Philippines has met the political demands of the "MILF", it has turned a deaf ear to the political demands of the "MILF". At the same time, even within the MILF, there are many voices advocating the establishment of an independent country, rather than being satisfied with the status quo of a "sub-state".

It is precisely because of this that after the Aquino government and the "MIL" split from the "MIL" formally signed a peace framework agreement in Manila, the founder of the "MOI" Misu Ali immediately stood up to speak out against the peace framework agreement signed and threatened to resume the armed struggle.

Obviously he didn't lie, the Zamboanga tragedy occurred in 2013. On September 10, 300 MLO militants attacked the city of Zamboanga in western Mindanao, and there was a fierce exchange of fire with the local garrison.

Until 2016, the rebel activities in Mindanao did not stop.

From the perspective of Google Maps, the entire Philippines is like a fragmented rag that can be torn apart with a little force. In order to maintain this zoo, Aquino had to be tough with the outside world, exaggerating the threat of neighboring countries.

Inciting domestic nationalism to strengthen national cohesion has worked well since colonial times.

But it's just useful.

This is the first step in dismembering the Philippines. Jiang Chen planned to attack Mindanao Island. It is the second largest island in the Philippines. Here is not only rich in mineral resources, but also the most intense racial and religious conflicts. He doesn't even need to fan the flames, he just needs to stand by this pile of dry wood and give a dream lighter to those who are about to move. They will frantically rush to light this bonfire called rebellion.

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Before heading to the Philippines,

Jiang Chen first flew to South Africa. Met old chap Roberts there.

Compared to when we met in Iraq, this guy looks much fairer, at least he won't be mistaken for an Indian.

This guy is having a great time as a director in Hollywood. As soon as they met, they bragged to Jiang Chen that they had a Hollywood chick in bed every night, and put their arms around Jiang Chen's shoulders to express affectionately. I must come to Los Angeles some other day.

It's easy to be a producer in Hollywood. Anyone with money can put their name on the credits of a movie's credits. After helping Jiang Chen vote in the Pannu Islands last time. This guy got a "remuneration" of 100 million US dollars. After returning to Los Angeles for a few parties, he immediately became the darling of Hollywood's "high society" again. Girlfriends have also changed from one to several.

After exchanging pleasantries, Roberts called the next taxi and took Jiang Chen to his warehouse in the suburbs of Upington.

12,000 assault rifles and 90 tons of rifle ammunition. More than 1,700 RPG-7 rockets and 150 launchers, as well as boxes of M2 grenades, body armor, night vision goggles and other equipment.

Not only these, in a corner of the warehouse, there are dozens of mortar launchers and thousands of boxed mortar shells.

A total of 60 million US dollars of munitions piled up into a hill in the huge warehouse.

Looking at this pile of munitions, Jiang Chen was secretly speechless.

It's hard to imagine that this guy Roberts can hoard such a large amount of arms in South Africa. These rifles are enough to arm an infantry division. Is the South African government unaware?

Of course, what Jiang Chen prefers to believe is that he has opened up the relationship from the customs to the prosecutors all the way, so that some people acquiesce in his actions.

"This is the last batch of ballast." After closing the door of the warehouse and handing over the key to Jiang Chen, Roberts lit a cigarette, "I have been trying to distance myself from the arms business since I came back from Iraq. I originally planned to sell the batch to the dictator in West Africa at a low price. But I heard that you want it, and now it is yours."

"Actually, they are almost the same. Anyway, they are all in the hands of the dictator." After receiving the key, Jiang Chen teased.

Roberts grinned, "Have a drink?"

"That's exactly what I meant." Jiang Chen readily accepted his invitation.

The two found a restaurant on the outskirts of Upington, ordered a table of South African specialties and a few bottles of beer, and started eating while chatting.

It was fun chatting with this guy Roberts. His humorous language is one aspect, but the most important thing is his rich life experience.

This guy has been in the arms business with the Mexican gang since he was 17 years old. Later, he got in touch with people from the US Department of Defense by accident. From the Ukrainian arms business to Iranian crude oil, from being on the blacklist, Because in Sanya, he met Jiang Chen who was eager to get rid of the gold. Fortunately, he saved his life from the trap of "borrowing a knife to kill people". After returning to China, he chose Jinpen to wash his hands and became a director.

The more they chatted, the more Jiang Chen couldn't help feeling that this bastard's experience could be written into a book.

"When I'm in my 50s, I'm going to make an autobiography. I've already thought of the name, and the name is 'Death Merchant', hiccup—" Roberts said vigorously after hiccupping.

But Jiang Chen couldn't help but pour cold water on him.

"At the rate you're spending money, I'm afraid you'll have to go back to your old job when you're in your 40s."

Roberts sneered, and waved his hand holding the wine glass, "Hey? What happened? He made a name for himself in Hollywood, and his future is no worse than that of arms. I heard about "Avatar 2", which will be released in December this year. Remember? Look for my name in the end credits."

Would a normal person go to see that stuff? If there is no end credits, usually wait until the curtain breaks and then leave.

Not wanting to dampen his old friend's enthusiasm for the film industry, Jiang Chen changed the subject and asked casually.

"Where's Nick? Didn't he come with you?"

"He debuted." Roberts grinned.

"Debut?" Jiang Chen suspected that he had heard wrong.

"That's right. He's been with me for so many years, and now that I'm quitting, I can't let my old friend go hungry. He's got a good hand, he's good for an action movie. I introduced him to a guy and I A more familiar director, with a few more years of training, may one day turn around and become a first-line Hollywood star, wouldn't it be more promising than being a bodyguard." Roberts laughed while belching his wine.

"Make movies? That's a good way out."

Jiang Chen raised his glass with a smile and drank a drink with Roberts.

After finishing the meal, it was almost 7 o'clock in the evening. Because there is still a party to attend tomorrow afternoon, Roberts has booked a flight back to Los Angeles at ten o'clock in the evening. Seeing that it was getting late, the two said goodbye on the street.

After watching the taxi that Roberts was in drove away, Jiang Chen turned and walked towards the warehouse.

After confirming that there was no suspicious person following behind him, he closed the door.

Facing the warehouse full of ammunition, Jiang Chen took a deep breath, took out the bracelet Lin Ling gave him, put it on, and opened the storage space.

After transferring all the general fire to Doomsday, he left the warehouse.

After locking the gate, breaking the key in half and throwing it into the trash can beside him, Jiang Chen left this remote alley without looking back.

His flight was also at night.

Next stop, Philippines. (To be continued.) Enable new URL