France has always been an open and inclusive country, and you have the opportunity and duty to lead those West African countries onto a better path of development.
What does it matter if some of them jump ship midway?
As long as France maintains its influence, you're bound to win back their trust sooner or later.
Because they all speak French, as long as you're not too greedy, you'll always be their top choice!"
Xiao Ma is also human after all; it's truly difficult for a normal person to ignore the big pie offered by Bro Qiao...
And this isn't just drawing a big pie, it's an actual pie filled with benefits!
This is an irresistible gift that caters to both national and personal interests.
There's a wave within France that is very friendly toward West African countries; joining the Green Great Wall plan can pull these people in.
Weapon orders can offer him an ally among the core industries represented in France, and investing in Congo can tie him to a huge interest group.