In the territory of this small warlord, Li Du was treated courteously by the foreign guests.
Brother Wolf and Godzilla accompanied him on his left and right. When he visited the military parade, they were like the golden bodyguards of the leaders, making everything seem like it was a big deal.
Li Du had little power, and he was well aware of his identity and status.
However, when he stood in front of the troops for the inspection, listening to the military band next to him and looking at the black general with the medals, he still felt excited.
At this moment, he understood why men pursued power. He had only experienced an informal reception of foreign guests, and he already felt this way.
Then, put yourself in his shoes. If he was really the leader of a big country or an important guest, how exciting would it be to experience such an environment?
There were very few soldiers participating in the parade, a total of 50 to 60 people divided into two squads. The event ended quickly. Remonin saluted and they left the hill.
Lion Hunter asked quietly, "How was it? Was it shocking? "
Li Du nodded sincerely. "Yes, it was incredible. This will be the most valuable experience of my trip to Africa."
Remonin heard his words and said with a proud expression, "Mr. Li, we don't have many soldiers, and our weapons are not good. In fact, my hospitality is a little shabby."
Just as Li Du was about to be polite, Remonin changed the topic and said, "But there's no other way. We don't have money. If we had sufficient funds, then I could build a real steel army. When that time comes, I promise you guys will feel like a national guest."
Lion Hunter smiled and said, "Didn't you get a diamond mine? As long as you have access to it, it is only a matter of time before you get the money. "
Remonin waved them to follow him into the jeep, and the car drove down the dirt road around the mountain.
There were many buildings on the terraces, including a large house with Remonin's face painted on the outer wall. This was his government office.
The house was not very tall, but it was quite large. Entering from the front door, there was a hall.
There was a stepped corridor in front of the hall, and a few steps above it was similar to the court of the ancient emperors of China. There were tables, chairs, bookshelves, and weapons racks. Remonin usually worked here.
Two rows of black soldiers stood below with their hands behind their waists. Their gazes were straight and their faces were solemn, adding a bit of majesty to the general office.
Remonin sat on a chair in the middle of the royal court. The chair was covered with a leopard skin, and two lions were lying on either side of it. Of course, they were just lion specimens.
He invited Li Du and Lion Hunter to sit on either side. Black girls in colorful clothes served them coffee respectfully, and then stood on either side to serve them.
After taking a sip of coffee, Remonin smiled and said, "Everything here is simple. It's inevitable that I can't treat my guests well. Please forgive me, Mr. Li."
Li Du said, "General, you're too kind. This is the warmest reception I've ever received. I'm already a little overwhelmed."
Compared to the lion hunter's mansion, Remonin's barracks, government offices, and residences were shabby.
However, he had a group of black-armored soldiers with weapons and equipment. These things could ensure that even if he lived in the wilderness, he would not look shabby.
Remonin laughed heartily, apparently very satisfied with Li Du's answer.
Both sides drank coffee and chatted briefly. Soon, Remonin cut to the chase. He looked at Li Du with bright eyes and said, "Mr. Li, are you a major shareholder of the Harry Winston group?"
Li Du said, "I'm instigated by it, but not a big one. In fact, I'm not in the top two in the group."
"Then you can be in third place." Remonin responded quickly. "Very well, I asked you to come because I need your help with something. I think you probably know."
How could Li Du not know? He nodded and said, "You have a diamond mine and need a suitable sales channel. Do you think the Harry Winston group can provide the channel?"
"Isn't that the case?" Remonin asked.
Li Du smiled bitterly and said, "Let me explain, General. The Harry Winston group is indeed a giant in the luxury diamond industry, but we are the processors and sellers."
He took a sip of coffee and continued, "If you want to deal with the diamonds, you should contact the De Beers group or the Botswana Diamond Valuation Company. They have the right to bring raw diamonds into the market."
Diamonds were not things that could be sold by whoever dug them up. From discovery to appearance in the market, everything had a strict process, and different companies were responsible for different stages of the process.
The De Beers group and the Botswana Diamond Valuation Company were buyers of raw diamonds. Harry Winston was also a buyer, but the quantity was small. The first two were the giants. They ate the meat, while the other luxury companies drank the soup.
After they bought raw diamonds, they did not cut them directly. Instead, they sent most of them to Antwerp, the city of diamonds, for valuation and trading.
Antwerp was the "city of diamonds." It had nearly six centuries of diamond culture and was the world leader in the trade of raw stones and polished diamonds.
The city had the headquarters of the world's two largest diamond banks, the world's four most famous diamond exchanges, and more than 1,800 diamond companies. Out of every ten raw diamonds in the world, eight were traded in Antwerp. Therefore, it was considered the top raw diamond market.
Luxury companies generally sent people to stay in Antwerp to buy diamonds that had been valued.
Therefore, although the luxury companies were glamorous, they did not have the upper hand in the raw diamond market. The upper hand was in the hands of the De Beers group and the Botswana Diamond Valuation Company.
General Remonin smiled and said, "I know, but your group can also deal with raw diamonds, can't they? Didn't you come to Africa to look for the raw diamond market? "
Lion Hunter nodded. Obviously, he had provided this information to Remonin.
However, this was a random excuse. He had come to Africa to look for diamond mines, not raw diamonds. He did not have the ability to deal with raw diamonds.
The diamond market was a place where hundreds of billions or even trillions of dollars were traded. There were too many profits and too many forces involved.
In this market, everything had to be done according to standards. No one could act recklessly. Otherwise, they would have to be prepared to face the attacks of these giants.
Li Du understood the pros and cons. He said cautiously, "You misunderstand, General. I think you should contact the major diamond valuation companies. If you are not familiar with all this, I can help you contact the person in charge."
Remonin laughed exaggeratedly, showing his teeth. "Hahahaha, Mr. Li, you really know how to joke. Your words are really interesting, hahaha."
Lion Hunter smiled and winked at Li Du.
Li Du was puzzled. What the f * ck do you mean by winking at me? What did I say wrong?
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