King Of War: Starting with Arms Dealer
Chapter 967 - 868: My Sacrifice is Too Great

The news Steven brought made Joe Ga overwhelmed with lawsuits...

Big Mouth Don's unreliability is both hilarious and frustrating...

The issue isn't huge, but without a reasonable explanation, it's like a festering sore always there to be mentioned occasionally.

Joe Ga had heard about this guy's shady dealings with money, but naively thought that a businessman like Big Mouth Don could handle monetary matters well.

But now Joe Ga realized that when it comes to 'money,' Big Mouth Don is naturally at a disadvantage.

In the past, this man was a businessman, he owned many businesses, hence there were many leaks.

Unlike Rashiri and others, they know how to hide their assets...

All kinds of family funds, private trusts, excessively complex company equity structures, proxy shareholders...

They have many ways to hide wealth and evade regulatory oversight, but Big Mouth Don can't do that, when he boasts, he wishes all companies in New York were his.

Big Mouth Don is called 'New York riffraff' by Wall Street people because he always exaggerates, and when it's time to deliver, he finds loopholes to default.

In order to default, Big Mouth Don even did the scoundrel thing of filing for bankruptcy.

Many financial institutions and even banks have been deceived by him, and in the end, it was the foolish Deutsche Bank that stepped in to take over and thus Big Mouth Don Group exists now.

Joe Ga did not know whether the evidence obtained by Rashiri and others was valid, but he felt that even if it wasn't solid evidence, it would probably still smear Big Mouth Don.

"Business with Russia"...

This in America is just classic political incorrectness!

How can a good person be friends with Russia?

Eric was almost wiped out earlier, and eventually came forward to help Big Mouth Don counter Rashiri.

In the last phase, Rashiri pulled a big move, with Eric, a former CIA, whose girlfriend turned out to be from the Great Russian Security Department.

This is way too scheming!

It's impossible to convict Big Mouth Don based merely on some financial transactions...

But as Steven said, sometimes what the truth is doesn't really matter; what matters is what the common people are willing to believe.

Even with all these scandals in the Energy Group, can it really take down P.B., Steven, Eric, and Big Mouth Don?

Of course not!

Because the reality is completely another story!

However, if Big Mouth Don loses at the final stage, all their prior investments will turn to dust!

Joe Ga knew well that he couldn't afford to lose his temper at this moment. He took a deep breath, leaning with one hand against the floor-to-ceiling window, looking at the sad scene below the hotel. A few minutes later, when he calmed down, he spoke, "Steven, I still don't quite understand, Rashiri has suffered huge losses in the crude oil futures market, her capital chain should have broken...

Why do I hear from your tone that America's internal media is still supporting her?

Is Big Mouth Don's money stinky?"

Upon hearing this, Steven replied helplessly, "Hu Lang, the Democratic establishment has deep ties with America's media groups.

Now that Rashiri's capital chain is broken, many of her public appearances have been canceled, but television and print media have instead stepped up their propaganda efforts.

Have you ever thought that Rashiri owes a lot of promotional fees, and if she loses, all major media groups will be ruined..."

"FUCK!"

Joe Ga cursed, never expecting that the route he showed Aaron to make fortune would indeed make Aaron rich, but also put Rashiri Group in a desperate situation, ultimately putting him in trouble as well!

However, this also inadvertently proves that the Rashiri Group has started to hold a pessimistic attitude towards the election.

In the past, slinging mud at each other at least had some basis, either holding evidence or calculating that the other party wouldn't dare to discuss matters openly.

Now, it's outrageous; they have started fabricating facts...

Using the media to reverse the truth will backlash, especially when stabbing at the Energy Group.

Creating non-existent issues and splashing them on the Energy Group, manipulating national sentiments to hijack public opinion, and also binding a part of the anti-China forces' votes.

That's a good calculation, but if Rashiri loses, without any chips to appease the Energy Group's anger, she's finished!

Understanding the pros and cons, Joe Ga said in a deep voice: "What can I do?"

Steven greatly admired the composure Joe Ga showed, having been worn out recently, he had not dared to call Joe Ga.

Now he has mobilized a team of lawyers, launching crippling lawsuits at several media reporters and editors.

And because the Department of Justice cooperatively works undercover, it soon made several unfortunate people weep and beg for forgiveness.

After resolving the possible dirty tricks that could land on Boss Joe, Steven finally called him.

He can win the lawsuits, but the influence has already spread out...

Facing Boss Joe's composure, Steven gradually calmed down as well...

"Hu Lang, we need to gather all our forces to garner votes for Big Mouth Don.

You are a key person now..."

Upon hearing this, Joe Ga frowned and said, "Me? I'm not even an American…"

Listening to this, Steven seriously said, "You can be, you have an American passport, you are an American citizen..."

Joe Ga was stunned for a moment and said incredulously, "Oh shit, when did you guys issue me a passport?

I'm already a dual citizen of Greece and Monaco, does American law allow for triple citizenship?"

Steven responded nonchalantly, "To be precise, you're an honorary citizen of Monaco. Monaco issuing you a passport is more symbolic than practical; legally, no one will question you.

Hu Lang, your tough performance during multiple operations has garnered you a substantial following, although some overlap with Big Mouth Tang's supporters, the extra amount is still considerable.

You have fought bitterly in Syria to buy valuable time for America, and it was your men who took care of the dirty bomb threat in the end.

You are now a true hero!"

Steven gasped for breath and continued, "Now I've been dragged into lawsuits, and Eric is also out of luck.

Big Mouth Tang is holding his final campaign stop in Oregon State, we need you to talk with Tom Reed and have him mobilize all his resources to aid Big Mouth Tang's campaign.

This guy is not only a senator from Oregon, but the Reed family also holds significant influence in neighboring Idaho State.

According to our current stats, securing Oregon and Idaho guarantees Big Mouth Tang's victory.

Hu Lang, bring Grace Reed along; she's given birth to a boy at your house.

Tom Reed will undoubtedly give you face regardless..."

Joe Ga choked, then said helplessly, "That old redneck is a lunatic who goes around matchmaking his daughter.

If I bring Grace back, do I also have to admit that kid is mine to secure Tom Reed's full support?"

Steven responded helplessly, "It's just a child, I don't see any problem in recognizing him; after all, you don't need to raise him, right?

Plus, you should understand Grace Reed's situation; her family are staunch Catholic conservatives. Without your intervention, Grace can't be smoothly integrated into her family.

You're doing a good deed!"

Joe Ga was amused by Steven's words...

"I'm labeled as a scumbag, seeking help from a potential cheap father-in-law.

That old jerk knows what's up, and might even play me in front of others.

For the sake of that idiot Big Mouth Tang, am I paying too high a price?"

Saying this, Joe Ga sighed helplessly and added, "I've suffered so much, I need a raise!

That bastard Big Mouth Tang must give me a significant compensation..."

Upon hearing this, Steven decisively asked, "What do you want?"

Joe Ga thought for a moment and said, "I've been really annoyed with Secretary of Defense Carter, I've wanted to get rid of him.

But America can't be without a Secretary of Defense, I think Maguire would be a good fit..."

After a moment of silence, Steven earnestly said, "Hu Lang, there's no need now, the first thing Big Mouth Tang will do when he takes office is to focus on money, and his first cut will be at the military.

Let Carter take that hit, Maguire can take over that position after a year."

Joe Ga paused, his initial thought was to ask for the moon, expecting to settle for less, but from Steven's tone, it seemed, maybe, probably it could really work...

"Is it that simple?"

Faced with Joe Ga's curiosity, Steven smiled and said, "How hard can it be?

Once Big Mouth Tang becomes president, the Secretary of Defense is just another employee, and the decision-making power is in Big Mouth Tang's hands.

Hu Lang, the Secretary of Defense is a big shot in the Pentagon, but in the small circle of the White House, the Secretary ranks quite low.

The fate of the country is never decided by the Secretary of Defense; he is just the executor."

Upon hearing such a mystical explanation, Joe Ga couldn't help but whistle and said, "Well, that's settled then...

Hey, Steven, I've never asked you, what do you guys gain by pushing Big Mouth Tang up there?

For you, it's of course revenge, but what about your wife and those energy tycoons?"

Steven smiled and said, "There has to be some benefits!

Hu Lang, you know about America's internal shale oil industry?"

"Of course, the shale oil with a production cost close to 50 bucks, it's not easy finding buyers."

Steven chuckled and said, "There's a bunch in America buying up land, faking survey reports, and creating several unbelievably huge shale oil financial products.

These people inflate the land prices, pushing up the real energy companies' extraction costs..."

Upon hearing this, Joe Ga incredulously said, "Shit, the old money in energy wants to burst the bubble of those nouveau riche and then sweep in to harvest those devalued fixed assets...

FUCK, aren't you worried about triggering a financial crisis?"

Steven scoffed and said, "Bringing the energy industry back to its rightful place, how could that trigger a financial crisis?

Some investment banks on Wall Street might suffer, but the Federal Reserve will take over..."

After listening, Joe Ga expressed his amazement, "Alright, I don't understand much of this, but since I'm sacrificing a lot and we're all friends, let me know when to come in and get a cut."

Seeing Joe Ga agree, Steven nodded firmly and said, "I know you have professionals to help you; I'll give you a few company names...

Hu Lang, having Big Mouth Tang in office, making money can be easy, especially for companies like P·B..."