Chapter 297: The Curse of Resources

It was a few years ago, one morning in April. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. biqUgE怂 infoA ground-launched missile directly hit a plane carrying the presidents of Rwanda and Burundi. No one survived, and the perpetrator is still unknown. What is known is that within an hour of the incident, Rwandan martial law troops appeared on the streets.

This unit, which belonged to the Hutu ethnic group, immediately took the list and began to carry out a murderous genocide against the Tutsi people! And the Hutus, at that time, were supported by the French. It can even be said that the struggle between these two peoples was single-handedly provoked by France.

France was so partial to the Hutu that it sent paratroopers to disperse the Tutsi forces that were almost on the verge of attacking the Rwandan capital. This may have been a premeditated and targeted operation, but the Hutu are a pile of mud that cannot be lifted. Despite the first move, it was directly routed by the Tutsi forces.

This forced France to launch Operation Turquoise two months later to escort out most of the Hutu officials involved in the massacre.

"What do you mean by letting us go this time?!" Hou Dasheng is concerned about this issue, and he doesn't care about France's disgrace or anything. He's not French. Besides, they were mercenaries in the first place. Mercenaries do things, depending on how much money the employer gives. Rather than looking at something.

Benoit was silent for a moment before he said softly: "Americans, plan to go to Africa." ā€

Hearing Benoit's words, Hou Dasheng instantly understood. Quite simply, the French were not willing to be driven away. And the Americans seem to have taken advantage of it. Quite simply, because the French sided with the Hutus in that massacre. And the Tutsis won the victory, naturally it is impossible to give the French any good face.

Rwanda was originally a traditional colony of France, and it is also a traditional region of France. However, because of this wrong choice, it led to the complete "de-Frenchization" of the whole of Rwanda. France wants to win back Rwanda's heart, but unfortunately this is not something that can be easily done. Now, though, an opportunity has emerged.

"After the massacre, the Tutsi suffered heavy losses and were hunted down. So they fled into the eastern part of the Congo. Benoit said to Hou Dasheng without embarrassment: "But there are also Hutu people there, and they are not friendly to the Tutsi who have migrated over." And the Tutsis also occupy a tantalum mine......"

Then what happened next, Hou Dasheng understood. The incumbent Rwandan president, Paul Kagame, is a hawk. His own people were being bullied, and he certainly couldn't stand idly by. So, he began to throw weapons, give money, and assist in training. Let those who have migrated to the past teach the Hutu a good lesson.

Even the president of Paulkagame quietly sent Rwandan troops to assist in the war. This practice quickly annoyed a group of people - the American Electronics Association. Of course, everyone knows who the shadow behind this association is. The association soon issued a rule that all tantalum ore exported to the Congo must have a certificate issued by them.

Other countries have also begun to impose sanctions on Rwanda. This sanction has given France another glimmer of hope for a return to Rwanda - to support the president of Paulkagame. However, France is worried that if it directly uses the power in its hands, it will let the United States find out.

"The new president of the Congo is making peace with the Hutus." Benoit sighed and said softly, "The Hutu also think that France can't help them. So they chose to join the Americans. Now we are in a dilemma, inside and out......"

Hou Dasheng pursed his lips and directly said that France had declined. It's no longer the Great French Empire of the past, so if you want to go out, you have to look at other people's faces. Direct intervention, France will certainly not do it. But they want to win a chance to return to Rwanda. As a result, Hou Dasheng and the others entered the sight of France.

"Mr. Benoit, there are some things I want to make clear." Hou Dasheng looked at Benoit and said, "I can't make a choice for my legion. So, it's not really useful for you to tell me about it. You tell my head of the regiment that it would actually be better. ā€

In fact, Hou Dasheng also knew that the French in the Great Lakes region would not be willing to give up. Again, Americans are even less likely to give up. The Great Lakes region refers to Victoria, Tanganyika, and Kivu, which surround Africa...... and so on in the Great Lakes region, which is a stretch of lakes. That area includes Angola, Burundi, Uganda, ********...... And so on twelve African countries.

In an area of more than 7 million square kilometers, 200 million people live. It is one of the most densely populated areas on the planet. The reason why so many people live there is that it is the most natural resource-rich region in all of Africa, and indeed in the world.

But it is also because it is rich enough in natural resources that it has attracted the covetousness of major powers. There has always been war here, and there has never been a stop of fighting here.

"Actually, it's not an official French affair." Benoit spread his hands and said softly: "Of course, it has something to do with the official. I don't like the Hutus very much, they are too lazy and stupid. So when it came time to decide whether or not to support the Hutu, we chose to oppose it. So, I still have a place for the Tutsis. ā€

Benoit walked back and poured Hou Dasheng some more wine. Then he continued: "But before I had no way to directly support the Tutsis. I also need to care about the feelings of the official, which is different now. I think it's time for me to support the Tutsis. ā€

Hou Dasheng was surprised that Benoit actually supported the Tutsis. Benoit spread his hands and sighed, "Why are you so surprised?!" Do you think I'm going to support the Hutu guys?! God bears witness! I wouldn't be that stupid! ā€

For Benoit's evaluation, Hou Dasheng can only scratch his head. Benoit said that he was aware of the situation. In fact, the first collaborators of European colonizers in Africa were the Tutsis. Why they chose the Tutsis over the more populous Hutu speaks volumes.

If you pay attention in Africa, you will find that most of the Tutsis live well. Most of them were lawyers, businessmen, teachers, in short, almost all of them were high-class people. And what about the Hutu?! Almost all of them are working at the lowest level. Even Tutsis are generally reluctant to marry Hutu.

This has led to a serious antagonism between the two ethnic groups. But it is undeniable that the Tutsi will live better. Some Tutsi children will be admitted to European and American universities. Then they went abroad to study, and eventually the whole family migrated out of Africa. But the Hutu people, there are very few like this.

"In Rwanda, there's also a mine. Tantalum ore. When Benoit said this, Hou Dasheng understood. But I saw him smile and said, "Okay, what do you want us to do?!" ā€

Benoit exhaled and said softly, "Help the Rwandan side and go to war." Of course! Try not to do it if you're directly involved in the battlefield, but you can help them train their troops. I'm sure you're good at that. There are some necessary battles that you may need to participate in as well. It won't be very long, about a year. ā€

Tantalum ore is one of the most precious minerals on the planet. This ore is only 0.0002% in the earth's crust. Rwanda is the country with the largest amount of tantalum ore on the planet, with proven reserves of up to 15% of the world. It occupies the first place in the world's tantalum ore reserves.

The rarity of the mineral means that its value is extremely high. But now that the United States has blocked tantalum exports, it will hit Rwanda's economy hard. So, Benoit had a chance. During this period, he can buy tantalum ore that cannot be sold. It even cooperated with Rwanda to develop those tantalum mines. When the market is open, he will make a fortune!

Of course, Rwanda's wariness of the French will not be lifted. There is only one way to gain mutual trust - to have an armed force that actually helps them fight. There are already small groups of mercenaries in the Congo with the support of certain forces. Unfortunately, Rwanda could not afford to recruit mercenaries to help.

"My people are in contact with the Rwandan side, and I believe there will be news soon." Benoit whispered to Hou Dasheng: "It won't be too long, about three months." I don't care what other people say. But you need to be in Rwanda for a long time until the situation stabilizes before you can leave. ā€

When Hou Dasheng heard this, he scratched his head: "Okay, but you have to explain the price to my head of the regiment." As long as he agrees, I have no problem. ā€

At this point, the two didn't talk any more. Benoit began to ask about Clara instead. What is happening on the island of Corsica, it is impossible for him not to know. It's just that he knew Clara on paper. And he prefers to listen to Hou Dasheng's opinion.

"These 'Corsican Blood Empresses' are doing so well now that even in the underworld of Marseille can be heard by her name." Benoit smiled at Hou Dasheng and said, "And according to the return, her current way of doing things is more acceptable to many people." Your choice is very discerning. ā€

Hou Dasheng smiled and said, "I didn't think about it that much at the time, but I just thought she was quite pitiful." So I thought about giving her another way of life. Maybe she's in control, and there will be fewer girls who suffer the same fate as her. I'm just thinking about it. ā€

"It's a lot less, indeed." Benoit sighed softly, "If I say a mercenary, there is a merciful man." I guess people all over the world will laugh out their teeth. I do, however, see this kindness in you. ā€

Hou Dasheng was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and then burst into laughter! He even burst into tears of laughter.

"Hahaha......" Hou Da laughed and raised the cup. He drank all the wine in it: "War animals, there is mercy." It's probably the biggest joke, and the funniest joke......" (To be continued.) )