[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-mercenary-s-war":3,"chapter-mercenary-s-war-mercenary-s-war-chapter-761":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Mercenary’s War",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1613551,2077,"Chapter 761 - 761 752 How about starting a country","mercenary-s-war-chapter-761",761,"\u003Cp>761: Chapter 752: How about starting a country?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>761: Chapter 752: How about starting a country?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang was lost in thought about something, deeply engrossed, and didn’t hear Catherine calling him twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t until Catherine poked his arm that Gao Yang snapped out of his reverie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s up?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are you thinking about?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just now, Mupa seemed to have spotted prey that could fill your stomach, but when she called you, you didn’t hear her.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang smiled sheepishly and said, “I was just pondering some things, um, I was considering how to better settle the Akuri tribe.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adele chuckled lightly and asked, “What have you come up with?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang whistled and answered, “Well, I was thinking about which country would be most suitable to move the Akuri tribe to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a stable country, if I were to buy a large piece of land, it would cost a lot of money and there would be many restrictions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I set up a security company and then send someone to take care of the Akuri tribe, that seems somewhat unrealistic too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So the simplest method is actually to find a country with an environment suitable for the Akuri tribe to survive, highly civilized, where the people are tolerant enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a country would be ideal.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adele, full of curiosity, asked, “Which country meets all these criteria?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang pursed his lips and said, “Actually, I’ve thought for a long time, but no country is suitable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are many countries with vast grasslands, for instance, Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia, Nigeria.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although these countries are relatively stable, migrating the Akuri tribe there would be too difficult.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Catherine pondered and then suggested, “The Akuri tribe could be relocated to Boma Natural Park, which is further away from the northern border and safer.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang shook his head and replied, “It’s still not safe enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m no longer satisfied with just keeping the Akuri tribe from being slaughtered; I want them to live better.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adele said helplessly, “Unless you control a country yourself, you can only pick a place that is relatively not the worst.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang pointed at Adele and laughed, “Exactly!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adele asked, “Where do you think is not the worst place?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Repeat the last sentence!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thinking it over, Adele said with a surprised look, “You want to control a country yourself?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang nodded and replied, “That’s right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since there is no suitable country, then establishing such a country myself seems like a not-so-bad choice.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Catherine and Adele both opened their mouths wide with shock, then exclaimed in unison, “Are you crazy?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang snapped his fingers and said with a smile, “Well, thinking about it now, overthrowing a country doesn’t seem to be that difficult a task, of course, it would have to be a small country, one without too many resources, and one that doesn’t attract the attention of the international community and major powers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And I can’t be the frontman like a president, but if I decide to stay behind the scenes, then overthrowing a small country and building it according to my wishes isn’t impossible!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Catherine was still too shocked and looked at Gao Yang as if he were a stranger, “Are you sure you haven’t gone mad?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang shrugged and said, “Well, how should I put it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ve done some research into the history of mercenaries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Have you ever heard of Bob Denard?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Frenchman, the most famous mercenary, Bob Denard was active in Africa for over thirty years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He orchestrated assassinations, led coups.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bob Denard personally oversaw many coups—Congo-Kinshasa, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Benin, Comoros, Ankara; he had his hand in all these places.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After contemplating for a moment, Catherine added, “I know him, the most famous mercenary leader of the last century, a lackey of the French government, Emperor of Comoros, the one who rode a bicycle into Angola leading mercenaries and then established a pro-American government, is that him?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang snapped his fingers and said with a smile, “Yes, that’s the man, Bob Denard, a legendary figure in the mercenary circle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He passed away in 2007, died of old age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Envious, isn’t it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, I think that maybe I couldn’t reach Bob Denard’s level, but finding a small country and gradually taking control doesn’t seem too difficult.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adele spoke feebly, “Oh God, Gao, you need to realize, that was last century, and now it’s 2013.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do you think it’s still possible?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang responded earnestly, “Actually, it’s quite possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I know a guy whose greatest wish is to overthrow a country by hand and then establish his own puppet government.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ve discussed this issue with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He has a list that outlines which countries are ripe for takeover.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his ambition is too great; he only wants to deal with big countries.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang was referring to Nate Schumacher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a pause to think carefully, Gao Yang smiled and said, “Now I feel that guy is right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps I should also start considering establishing a country under my control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, I don’t have such grand ambitions; a small country would suffice for me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adele pondered seriously for a moment, then suddenly smiled and said, “Are you thinking of changing careers to become an ambitious leader?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frankly, I like it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, tell me, which countries do you think are suitable?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his mind bursting with ideas, Gao Yang excitedly said, “First off, we need to steer clear of the traditional spheres of influence of the major powers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right now, I think Rwanda is not bad, Burundi could work too, or it might be possible to establish a territory in Somalia that I actually control.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Catherine said in shock, “My God, are you serious?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Except for Somalia, do you realize how stable the other two countries you mentioned are right now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t go messing up people’s lives.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adele snapped her fingers and said seriously, “I suggest you set your sights on those small island nations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How about Cape Verde, or Seychelles?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one pays any attention to those little places.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang nodded repeatedly and said, “As an alternative, they can be considered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, the most likely scenario for me right now is to actually control a part of Somalia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm, if I’m willing to fully support a Somali force, I think, they might, perhaps, probably let me control a small area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I dare not claim too much, but two to three thousand square kilometers should be no problem, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a look of resignation, Catherine said, “Oh Lord, are you thinking of becoming a warlord again?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adele, however, nodded and said, “Somalia is quite arid, but some areas in the south are still suitable for the Akuri tribe to live in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I think it’s not bad.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Catherine said with a wry smile, “Friends, the golden age of mercenaries is over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your ideas have no chance of becoming reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Modern society will not allow such things to happen.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang glanced at Catherine and said, “Who says?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do you think anyone would care or interfere with what happens in the inland areas of Somalia?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Catherine was stumped, then shrugged helplessly and said, “Alright, you have a point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, no one would care, as long as you don’t provoke the major powers.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang laughed and said, “That’s what I mean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s not hard to achieve this, and I can easily find people to help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some folks would be really happy to provide me with guidance, to teach me the whole process of initiating a coup, and for free.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most important thing is, that guy might even pay out of his own pocket to help me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Catherine muttered to herself, “Who would be that bored, that, that crazy?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not intending to conceal anything from Catherine, Gao Yang smiled and said, “The guy you’re asking about is Nate Schumacher, a German, the leader of the Angel Mercenary Corps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s been studying this for a long time to achieve his dreams, and I suspect he already has some experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right now, he’s thinking about how to mess with a major power, like Ukraine or Poland.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though I think it’s unlikely, I’m quite looking forward to seeing if he can pull off something big.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a couple of helpless chuckles, Catherine looked at Gao Yang and asked, “When do you plan to start your transformation into an ambitious leader?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang waved his hand and said, “I’m just thinking about it for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I won’t be able to make a move anytime soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very least, I need to have enough people first, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trying to control a country with just ten people, no matter how small, is impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m not that crazy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Catherine sighed in relief and said, “Thank goodness, you haven’t totally lost your mind.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang grinned and said, “However, we can start with the preliminary work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I need to collect intelligence and take advantage of suitable opportunities when they arise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I do want to truly control a country, not just hit and run like Bob Denard.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As his horizons broadened, his experiences grew, and his abilities increased, people change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, Gao Yang wasn’t joking; he was seriously considering getting a country to play with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Gao Yang couldn’t help but think about how to take over a country, Mupa tugged at his sleeve and whispered, pointing in a direction, “We’ve reached the waterhole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Look over there, there’s an antelope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s a bit far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Go over quietly by yourself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These antelopes run away at the slightest noise; you can’t make a sound.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Approaching the waterhole, the lack of trees meant a clearer view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang followed Mupa’s pointing finger and saw an antelope with vertical stripes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After signaling to Catherine and the others not to make a sound, Gao Yang immediately took off his rifle and aimed at the antelope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At a distance of less than a hundred meters, Gao Yang didn’t need to get closer to shoot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he raised his gun, the gunshot echoed, and the antelope fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Gao Yang was about to shoot, Catherine, who had raised her binoculars, cried out urgently, “That’s a purple antelope, don’t shoot, it’s endangered…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>well, you’ve already killed it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang’s hands were too fast; before Catherine could finish, he had already shot their dinner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Catherine’s resigned gaze, Gao Yang said with an embarrassed face, “Sorry, I tend to shoot very quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I mean, what I want to know is, does it taste good?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Catherine couldn’t possibly know what a rare antelope like that would taste like, but Mupa eagerly answered Gao Yang’s question, “White Child, you’re amazing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You hit it from so far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This type of antelope has plenty of delicious meat, very tasty!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(To be continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your support is my greatest motivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to 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