Volume 6 [The tiger is strong even when it goes to sea] NO.257 The trend of confusion
no.257 The trend of confusion and chaos
Myanmar, Kayin State, ceasefire site of anti-government armed forces in southern Baan County.
A middle-aged man wearing a large-brimmed military hat and a yellowish beige military uniform looked impatiently at the large gold watch on his wrist. He had a pipe in his mouth, gold teeth, and a gold necklace as thick as a finger around his neck.
Wearing big black toad glasses, he looked pretty impressive, but even though he was impatient, he was still waiting there, but he didn't say anything about walking away.
This man is Suzana, the commander-in-chief of the Myanmar Karen Democratic Buddhist Army.
Last year, Suzana met with the commander-in-chief of the Southeast Military Region, Lieutenant General Goa of the Union of Myanmar, who came to negotiate. Suzana wanted conditions for reorganization, and said that he could consider retaining his original strength and accept the reorganization of the government forces.
Naturally, Lieutenant General Goa did not agree to his request, even though this request was really a "trivial" request in Suzana's eyes.
Although Xi Danrui is old, he is not stupid yet.
Although the government forces in the entire Union of Myanmar control most of the territory, in fact, there are only four military commanders who actually take orders from Xi Than Shwe. The one with the greatest reserve of strength should be U Thein Sein, followed by Soe Win.
, but both of them are now waiting for the opportunity in Yangon Province, and it is not easy to support him from the outside.
However, it is not that Xi Than Shwe has no way to control others. Since he has the power of the Union of Myanmar and other people's military expenditures in his hands, why don't he want people to obey? It is more uncomfortable to kill him.
Originally, Luo Xinghan had only been able to hold on for a few more years at most, but he might not be able to bear the thought of going to Yunnan, China, for retirement, or to Australia or other places. Anyway, in a place like Myanmar, where explosive barrels are everywhere, he really couldn't stay any longer.
Luo Xinghan allowed Zhang Bi to grow in the Salween River. He may not have been disgusted by Xi Danrui's intention to withdraw at the same time. But what he didn't expect was that Zhang Bi's ability to absorb strength was as great as his ability to digest territory. This can only be blamed on Sa
To the east of the Erwen River, basically everyone speaks Yunnanese, and they are closely related to China's ethnic minorities, such as the Wa, Dai, Naxi...
Now that he wants to counter Zhang Bi, Luo Xinghan has never thought about this at all. He is not his opponent anyway, so why bother?
Moreover, Luo Xinghan and Bao Youxiang were just like playing house in the southwest corner of the Baldwin Mining Area. They were more or less self-respecting in raising thieves, so that when the time came, the cunning rabbit would die and the lackeys would be cooked. Xi Danrui came to power with a grin on his face.
This old python was strangled.
To sum it up, the top leaders of the Union of Myanmar are very similar to the Kuomintang back then. Xi Tanshwe is like Chang Kaishen, and Luo Xinghan is Vice President Li. They fight with each other and are unified with each other, but they are all rotten in their bones and cannot be saved.
Just like the Kuomintang could not save the original China, the military government of the Union of Myanmar is also extremely bad.
As far as the current situation is concerned, Myanmar's per capita GDP is very high, but the actual situation still depends on feedback. Most people cannot receive normal basic education, and transportation is seriously backward. The best highway today is naturally the China-Myanmar Second Highway.
Highway, there are no long-distance railways in the country, or there are no decent rail roads. There are only a few airports, and a city like Mandalay is the second largest city in the Union of Myanmar. I don’t know whether it’s a joke or an irony.
In vain, Myanmar has a population of more than 50 million and is the largest country in the Indochina Peninsula. It also has good access to the sea and firmly occupies a good position in the northeastern corner of the Indian Ocean. Unfortunately, mud cannot hold up the wall.
Although Sy Than Shwe succeeded in seizing power, there are many contradictions within Myanmar. Let’s not mention the class contradictions between the top and the bottom, because this is a common feature, but it has not yet reached the point of complete explosion. The internal self-irreconcilable factional disputes are even more complicated.
Luo Xinghan was one of the people who failed in the seizure of power. However, Luo Xinghan had good eyesight and had already mastered the two brigades in his hands, which prevented him from being strangled. Moreover, over the years, his troops have expanded, and in central Myanmar,
It can be regarded as a small strength, not enough compared to those above, but more than enough compared to those below.
It’s not like Xi Danrui’s grinning teeth made him tremble in fear.
In addition, since the year before last, as long as someone pays tribute to him, let alone planting poppies, Luo Xinghan will not even fart if you sell arms in front of Luo Xinghan. Of course, the premise is that you have to pay.
Therefore, the chaos in central Myanmar and the reckless mobs are naturally attributed to the anti-government armed forces, but the methods of Luo Xinghan must also be taken into account. Only with his connivance can the anti-government forces be allowed to attack.
It is very easy for the government's armed forces to develop members.
Only people like Ayoumi can stand out and find a way out of those complicated battles.
Ayoumi is lucky because he can have a say in a region. Compared with the minority people who were destroyed in the battle and the poor proletariat at the bottom, people like Ayoumi can be regarded as opportunists.
, very lucky indeed.
Moreover, coupled with the connivance and collusion of bureaucrats and various information asymmetries, the intensification of internal conflicts did not require stimulation at all. Ayoumi also took advantage of this contradiction to gradually control the power of Bago County.
within the influence.
Therefore, even if there is no major counterattack by the anti-government armed forces, a battle between the government forces and the anti-government forces, or even numerous conflicts and struggles within the government forces, may trigger a warlord war, just like the Central Plains War.
Generally speaking, the scale may be smaller.
However, it is precisely because of this contradiction that when Zhang Bi did something shocking in Yangon, these people were secretly happy and secretly happy.
Those major general officers who control a brigade or a division cannot be compared with those big-name warlords in terms of status, but in terms of ability, they are not inferior. In addition, they have confidence. They are strong enough but have some shortcomings.
What's missing? Money, food, ammunition.
To put it bluntly, in terms of logistics and supplies, Xi Danrui had an overwhelming advantage over them, so there was no warlord war. However, the civil war was going on. The government army was fighting with the United Wa Army, the largest anti-government army.
This is indeed a good opportunity. If someone makes trouble at this time, Xi Danrui may not be able to withstand it.
It was precisely because of this consideration that Sid Than Shwe recalled Soe Win and Thein Sein to defend Naypyitaw against the vicious dogs within the government forces who wanted to fish in troubled waters. As for the anti-government troops, Sid Than Shwe never let them go.
In the eyes, after all, if you really want to wipe out one force, it's really nothing to concentrate your strength. It's only when the territory of the anti-government forces has been getting bigger and bigger over the past few decades, Xi Danrui discovered the problem.
The severity, however, seems to be too late.
At about two o'clock in the afternoon, near Ba'an County, an infantry brigade of the Karen State guarding the Thai-Myanmar border sent two battalions to meet with the Karen Democratic Buddhist Army, one of the anti-government armed forces, in Ba'an County.
In fact, this infantry brigade is a miscellaneous force under Goa in the Southeast Military Region, nicknamed the "Rana Brigade". The brigade commander is a Karen and an old Burmese. He is thin and small, but he has fought in the war and is a serious soldier.
Climb up from the bottom.
His real name is Dongba. He has very good marksmanship with rifles. His favorite is Aka Seventy-Four... He is famous in Karen State for his continuous shooting. He is a person with a high status in the world. A Youmi has a personal relationship with him.
The main reason is that when Ayoumi came out of Karen State, he gave him many women. Therefore, Dongba took great care of Ayoumi. In addition, Ayoumi and Suzana also had a deep relationship, and all three parties were involved.
Very familiar.
…
"Suzana, why did you call me here?"
Dongba came here with two battalions, which is not considered lacking confidence, nor is he confident. Anyway, the eldest brother doesn't laugh at the second brother, so it's just a matter of half-measures.
Suzana took off the big black toad glasses, and then curled his lips and said: "I don't know either, but Ayoumi asked us to come over and said there was a big deal. I don't know what it was? He got those special items.
, how much money can I make? It’s better to sell women to Thailand and make money from tourists.”
"That's right. There are a lot of Hong Kong people hanging out there, so it would be better if they were bought away.** We fight here every day, who can bear it?"
Dongba cursed, and the two of them sat up. Others looked at it and thought they were very good friends. Who would have thought that one was a brigade commander of the government army and the other was a rebel?
The leader of the government and military?
This strange situation in Myanmar is so bizarre.
That's all the collusion between officials and bandits.
"I heard... there are a lot of tigers there in the north."
Dongba squinted his eyes and looked at Suzana who was biting his pipe and not talking. Suzana suddenly heard what he said and was stunned for a moment. He turned to look at Dongba and thought about it: What on earth did this guy say?
for what?
Dongba wiped the mustache on his lips and said: "I heard that there are a lot of people there, and he has so many soldiers. I'm afraid Naypyitaw can't do anything to him. I think we can try to bump heads.
If we can build a relationship, there will be one more way out in the future."
"If Goa knew you were always trying to find a way out, would they kill you?"
Suzana asked.
Dongba sneered: "Is this still missing? I am a miscellaneous brand, he is a direct descendant, it's that simple. Sooner or later, I will be used as cannon fodder."
Suzana chuckled: "Why don't you come over and have sex with me? Karen State is so big, and it's just trivial for your Dongba brigade commander to try to occupy the territory. Aren't you just raising a few more women? You want women.
, Isn’t it simple? You need money, food, and ammunition. If you just think about it, why don’t you worry about not having it?”
He just said that he wanted to see Dongba's thoughts, but unexpectedly, Dongba sighed and said: "You have support, but I don't have support. I was thinking about having a big fight, and then
I just want to go to Pido in the district and support myself for the rest of my life. But I’m not willing to give in. I always want to find a way out. If I don’t have money, I really can’t survive.”
After he finished speaking, he scratched his head with his claws, and then said: "Ayoumi has given me so many women, and I still have to keep them alive. Isn't it possible that my women will be used by other men?"
"Hehe, Ayoumi is really an interesting person."
Suzana said.
The two of them just had a ride together. After a while, Suzana's cell phone rang. He took out the phone and answered it. There was Ayoumi's voice on the other side, and the sound of a car's engine was also heard.
"Ah Youmi, what do you mean? Are you asking us to come to Ba'an County to eat dust? There must be a reason."
Suzana said in a deep voice.
But the other end said impatiently: "Suzana, don't get excited yet. This time, it's a big deal. Once it's done, it's not impossible to earn tens of millions of dollars in the next year."
Suzana was furious, thinking that you are a gangster, how dare you speak so loudly to me, but hearing Ayoumi's voice was very excited, and with the tens of millions of dollars in income, Suzana was covered in tears.
It's so comfortable.
Although he is the commander-in-chief of the Karen Democratic Buddhist Army, he actually has only 3,500 troops. If he really wants to fight with someone, he may not have much confidence. Even the Dongba in front of him, he may not have been able to do it.
However, his status in Karen State is also very high, so naturally he cannot be compared with Dongba.
He can find someone else after his death, but Dongba can't afford it.
"Ten million dollars in income? Damn it, is Ayoumi out of his mind? How much money does he make from selling drugs in a year?"
Suzana touched his bald head and said.
The hat was put aside, and two jeeps were parked in the distance. Dongba picked up two bottles of wine from the car and handed one to Suzana.
“Rangoon mango beer, good stuff.”
Suzana took a sip and felt so good. Dongba smiled and said, "I got it from two bastards who were passing by a few days ago. It's good stuff. It feels good to drink."
The two of them were drinking wine. On a hot day, the soldiers around them were all dripping with sweat. Seeing the two leaders drinking, they couldn't help but feel a little envious in their hearts, and at the same time they also cursed.
About half an hour later, a tattered pickup truck drove over. There were only three people in the car, a driver, a man in civilian clothes holding an old Aka Forty-Seven, and the deputy.
Ayoumi at the wheel.
This guy is wearing handsome clothes as always.
Both Suzana and Dongba were extremely unhappy.
After arriving, Ayoumi jumped out of the car and walked over.
Suzana and Dongba looked at each other and felt strange: What kind of business does this bastard A Youmi have, and he actually wants them to make money?
It stands to reason that these tens of millions of dollars are tight, but they have nothing to do with them. A Youmi is a shrewd thief, so how can he share the stolen goods with them? As the saying goes, showing love for nothing is either rape or theft. Although they have never been to China, this
I still know a little bit about the truth.
"Ayoumi, tell me the truth. Is it some dirty work that you want me to fight against Dongba? Huh, don't have such a sweet dream."
Before Ayoumi could speak, Suzana spoke first, as if not giving Ayoumi a chance to speak.
Ayoumi cursed in his heart a fool, a stupid pig, but said: "Don't worry, I can't handle this business by myself. After much thought, I might as well share it with you two. It's more or less reliable."
point."
His words made Suzana and Dongba feel relieved and somewhat expectant.
This Ayoumi has always been unprofitable and can't afford to get up early. This time he is so energetic, probably because he has some good business.
"What deal?"
Dongba asked seriously.
Suzana on the side stopped talking and just listened.
"We sell soap, toothpaste, sanitary napkins, towels, footbaths, shampoo, whatever people in Naypyitaw, Mandalay, and Yangon usually use."
Ayoumi laughed, and then said: "Even fluorescent tubes can be sold."
Suzana and Dongba were confused by Ayoumi's success. They spent a long time selling these junk gadgets. Can they make money? Can they? Can they?
"Ayoumi, please stop joking."
Suzana was very angry and stared at Ayoumi.
Ayoumi laughed: "Do you think I'm joking? No, no, no, I'm not joking. I really want to do business and do this, daily necessities... wait, wait until I finish."
Ayoumi saw Suzana about to get angry, and even saw Dongba seeming to take action. He secretly cursed these two fools as idiots, and quickly stopped him. He added mysteriously: "All
It’s made in China and absolutely cheap.”
He rolled his eyes and said: "There is a batch of T-shirts. The quality is not very good, but they are definitely wearable. They are better than the ones here. A piece of clothing costs five yuan. If you go to Yangon and sell it for fifteen yuan, then
You can make ten dollars."
The RMB is indeed quite useful here. Due to the civil war, small pieces of paper in the Union of Myanmar can buy less and less things. The RMB is more reliable. Of course, those who have US dollars should still hold the US dollars. That thing is more useful.
The main reason is that if you want to run away, you can't do it without US dollars.
"Ah Youmi? Are you kidding me that you have a way to get Chinese goods?"
Although I know that getting Chinese goods at the border is not a problem, but who is there? It is Bao Youxiang and Zhang Bi who control the bayonet and want to take it from them... Wait, Zhang Bi? This A Youmi... Could it be said?
Although Suzana is a bandit leader, he is not stupid. He reacted at this time and grabbed Ayoumi by the shoulders: "You have taken the path of the tiger in the Salween River?"
Ayoumi smiled proudly: "What a coincidence, I happened to be doing a small favor for that person. He has already sent someone to send a batch of goods to Southern Shan State, and my people have also unloaded the goods. This money,
In other words, you can make money in just a few days. I haven’t even gone to Yangon yet, but in Bago County, there are so many people coming to pick up T-shirts. The minimum is one thousand pieces, and the price is usually ten thousand.
.How about it? Do you make this money?"
As soon as he said this, Dongba and Suzana were already calculating in their heads how much money they could make. Just after calculation, they thought that the profits here were indeed considerable.
If they could sell this thing on their own property, wouldn't it be a sure profit?
Speculation is really easy.
"Then...how do we join the gang?"
Dongba suddenly asked.
This is the key point, and the key point among the key points.
Ayoumi said: "Old teak."
Just these three words get to the point of the key points.
However, these are all deceptive. A Youmi's brain is not as stupid as theirs, but honestly speaking, the profit of old teak is indeed terrifying, especially after Indonesia and Vietnam are out of stock, this old teak from Myanmar,