Chapter 1146 Military Commander (1/2)

Indeed, Li Du had guessed right.

Remonin rarely rang him up. However, the last two times he called, he talked about how

he had made use of the cash Li Du gave him in trying to get himself to a higher position

in Mozambique.

When he called previously, he had used his satellite phone. This time, he dialed using a

legal international IDD and he sounded ecstatic. Hence, Li Du guessed that he must

have achieved some sort of new position.

It was simple logic. Remonin must have been successful in rising from a tribal chief to

an official of Mozambique. That was the only thing that could explain why he used a

new number and sounded so happy.

Indeed, Li Du returned the call and Remonin said, ”You're supernatural. I cannot help

but suspect that you have a pair of eyes by my side.”

Li Du smiled. ”Those were just logic-based guesses. I surmise I have guessed

correctly.”

Remonin's spirits rose again and he said excitedly, ”You were right. I have joined the

national military. Our government has just established a southwest military region, and I

am its commander.”

Li Du was stunned. He sat straighter in his car seat and exclaimed, ”Commander of the

southwest military region? God, you have really caught a big fish!”

Remonin cleared his throat and said with affected modesty, ”This is not fishing, Mr. Li! I

am contributing to my country!”

Li Du said, ”Congratulations. It sounds like the beginning of good days for you and your

tribe.”

Remonin, however, sounded dispirited as he said, ”No, it's not that simple. In fact, these

days are not easy at all.”

”Why would that be?” Li Du could not understand. ”You are now the leader of a military

region. You have many soldiers, more advanced weapons, a higher rank. Besides, your

diamond mine can now become a legal asset.”

Remonin said, ”No, no, no. Although you are a smart man, you don't understand the

situation in my country.”

”First, I don't have more soldiers. Of course, if I have enough money, I can recruit more

men.”

”Second, this southwest military region is only nominal. I am a commander in name

alone. The area had been drawn but did not receive any resources from the

government. Fortunately, they did send a few people here to help.”

”Also, if my diamond mine is discovered, the government will confiscate it and declare it

national property. I have to keep it hidden.”

Remonin started to complain. It turned out that the Mozambique government was very

smart. Although he had spent money to bribe officials in the central government and the

parliament, these people only gave him minimal assistance.

They assigned Remonin official status, drew a circle on a map around the territory of his

tribe and told him that this was now his military region. He could build a military camp,

buy horses and recruit soldiers to defend the border area against South Africa and

Swaziland.

However, the government did not have the money to provide him with soldiers or

weapons. Remonin had to build everything from scratch by himself.

They only sponsored a couple of military officers to help Remonin build the camp and

manage the region.

Li Du frowned and said, ”Be careful, General, your government has gone too far. They

might have ill intentions towards you. The officers they sent might have other things in

mind but helping you.”