634: Chapter 627 Strategic Adjustment 634: Chapter 627 Strategic Adjustment Gao Yang was convinced that if those fanatical lunatics infiltrated the ranks of the Skull Gang, it would spell the end for them.
It might not be an issue in the short term, but ultimately, they were doomed to destruction.
Gao Yang didn’t want to see the Skull Gang eventually turn into an extremist force, so, although it went against some of his principles, he decided to dissuade Abu from the idea.
“Listen to me, Abu,” I know what Maide is thinking.
He wants to turn Somalia into an ideal world; he’s an idealist.
But as for you, Abu, you need to face reality.
There are things he can’t do that you can.
My advice to you as a friend is to kill all the Somali Youth Party prisoners.”
Abu hesitated and said with a troubled expression, “But Maide has said that we should unite all the forces we can, and releasing those prisoners is not a problem.
However, if we kill the Somali Youth Party prisoners, then we’ll make enemies of them.”
Gao Yang smiled helplessly and replied, “Buddy, open your eyes and look.
Do extremists have friends?
By associating with them, the Skull Gang will either become like them or be annihilated.
My opinion is to stay away from them.
Of course, the best way is to wipe them out completely.”
Abu nodded and sighed, “I understand those people; they really are more like lunatics.
Alright, I’ll listen to you.
I’ll explain it to Maide.”
Gao Yang patted Abu on the shoulder and laughed, “I’ll go with you.
If Maide really wants to build a nation, then he must cut out the cancers.
I think he’ll understand that.”
Abu gave a bitter laugh and said, “Actually, Maide understands too.
But right now, we don’t have many good options.
The Somali Youth Party has substantial influence in the south, and we’re not in a position to contend with them yet.
Now that the Youth Party has reached out here, if we completely fall out with them now, Maide is worried about retaliation from the Youth Party.”
Polovich, who was sitting to the side, suddenly interjected, “Ram is right.
If you worry about revenge from the Youth Party and get involved with them, that’s the real doomsday.
Here’s my advice: the tougher you are on the Youth Party, the better.
It’s best to have a complete fallout with them and go to war right now.
Trust me, I have enough reasons to suggest you do this.”
Gao Yang turned to Polovich and asked, “Have you received some news?”
Polovich stood up, shook his head, and replied, “Guys, I’ve spent decades in the Middle East.
Although I’m not very familiar with the situation in Somalia, I’m not entirely clueless either.
I can only tell you that the method of the Youth Party will lead to big trouble.
I don’t have very clear intel, but I know they’re brewing something big enough to shock the world.
Becoming their enemy is much better than being their friend.
Alright, we need to keep an eye on things.
See you later.”
Polovich and Uriyangko tactfully took their leave, making it much easier for Gao Yang and Abu to talk.
Gao Yang pondered for a moment and said, “What’s coming will come, sooner or later.
Besides preparing, there is no other way.
Can you tell me your plans?
Your plans for expansion and development.”
Abu said with satisfaction, “Of course you can.
It’s no secret to you.
Our plan is simple: take over the entire North Coast of Somalia and control the whole Gulf of Aden.
That’s the first step.
Once we have control of the Gulf of Aden, we will expand southward until we have taken over all of Somalia.”
After finishing, Abu waved his hand and said with a smile, “Now it seems that we can do it.
Once we have control of the Gulf of Aden, we’ll have money, and with money, we can do anything.”
Gao Yang shook his head and said, “I think, maybe it’s time for you to change your approach.”
Gao Yang stood up, walked back and forth a few steps, then spread his hands toward Abu and said, “I’m just a mercenary with limited experience, but I think if Skull Gang continues to expand like this, it will attract more hostile forces.
Think about it, you control the entire Gulf of Aden, but all your forces are spread along the coastline, like a rope.
If a strong enough enemy cuts this rope in the middle, what will you do?”
Abu just pondered; Gao Yang continued, “The Skull Gang’s approach is bound to bring in a lot of enemies.
Right now, with the little territory you control, you’ve already attracted so many enemies.
If you controlled the entire Gulf of Aden, how many more people would be eager to eliminate Skull Gang?”
Abu’s face looked somewhat unpleasant as he said, “So what should we do, just stop now?”
Gao Yang waved his hand and said, “Skull Gang has already controlled a long stretch of coastline and will soon be able to take the entire coast east of Bosaso.
I think you can do this: there are no powers between Gesale to the east and Cape Asel that can confront Skull Gang, so take over the entire coastline of this area.
Then, turn to expand southward to capture territory, increasing Skull Gang’s strategic depth and population.”
Gao Yang became excited as he spoke, waving his hands and speaking loudly, “Think about it, Skull Gang’s revenue comes from tolls, and controlling half of the coastline is not much different from controlling all of it.
Leave the coast east of Bosaso to the pirates, so pirates and Maritime Security Companies have a way to survive and won’t join forces against Skull Gang.
Skull Gang doesn’t need to completely control all of Somalia, just being able to control the northern regions of Somalia will ensure that no one can threaten Skull Gang’s existence.”
While speaking, Gao Yang squatted down and drew a few lines on the ground with his finger, outlining the geography of Somalia.
The geography of Somalia is like the number 7.
Gao Yang pointed to the horizontal line on top of the 7 and said, “When Skull Gang occupies the northern territory of Somalia, no one will be able to contend with them.
I think, considering there are currently no particularly strong forces in the north, you should seize this opportunity to expand inland.”
Abu quickly stood up and said, “What you’re saying makes sense, Maide will definitely be interested.
He’ll be in Gesale today, and you need to explain this to him in person.
You know, I can’t think of these complex things, but I find what you say very reasonable.”
Gao Yang patted the sand off his hands and said with a smile, “I’m just making a suggestion.
The final decision is up to you guys.
Maide can get to Gesale today?
That’s good, I’ll discuss my thoughts in detail with him after we meet.”
No sooner had Gao Yang finished speaking than Uriyangko, who had just left, ran back at a fast pace.
When Uriyangko reached Gao Yang’s side, he took a couple of deep breaths before saying breathlessly, “Gao, there’s been trouble.
This time, you have to help me out.” (To be continued.
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