Chapter: 2726

Hamid quickly said, “If you want to do well, just follow my brother’s plan.”

He then turned to his brother and asked, “Do you have any advice for me?”

Charlie Wade replied, “You need to buy a lot of food and medicine right away. Make sure to store it in a dry and safe place. You should have enough supplies for more than three years.”

Hamid was shocked. “With so many people, we’ll need at least 200 kilograms of food per adult each year. That’s 2,000 people needing 400 tons in one year, which totals 1,200 tons over three years!”

Charlie Wade asked, “How much would 1,200 tons of grain cost?”

Hamid thought for a moment and answered, “Right now, wheat costs about $300 a ton. So, for 1,200 tons, including transportation, it would be around $400,000. That’s not too much money, but the real challenge is how to store all that grain. Plus, it won’t taste fresh after a long time.”

Charlie Wade responded, “You’re not storing food to eat fresh every day. This is for strategic reserves.”

He continued, “First, keep the three-year supply, then buy extra based on what you actually use each year. This way, you’ll always have a three-year reserve.”

He added, “As long as you store the grain properly, it won’t spoil in three years. The Middle East’s dry climate makes it easier to store. You can replace the oldest grain with new grain every other year.”

Using this method ensures that your food supply won’t be older than three years. Even if your enemies can’t defeat you, you’ll still have enough food to last you for three years, even if deliveries stop for a while.

Charlie Wade explained, “The same applies to weapons, ammunition, and medicines. You should invest more and plan for regular updates. It’s important to have a strategic reserve to prevent others from overpowering you in a long conflict.”

Hamid suddenly understood and exclaimed, “Brother, this strategy is impressive!”

Charlie Wade sighed and replied, “It’s not that amazing. This is basic knowledge. In Huaxia, anyone who has gone through elementary school knows this. You came to Huaxia to study but missed learning our history.”

Hamid felt a bit embarrassed and said, “Well, I mainly came to China to get a gold plate and improve my Chinese. I didn’t focus on other areas.”

Then he quickly added, “But brother, I get your point. The key is to use the 100 million US dollars to strengthen our defenses. We need to not only improve the fortifications but also ensure we have enough defense supplies. Don’t worry, I’ll make sure to buy food, ammunition, medicines, and some building materials.”

Charlie Wade nodded, “That will help with the defense and supply issues. However, there is another problem that needs your immediate attention.”