Actually, back when he was discussing money laundering with Ferrari, Song Heping had already formed his own ideas.
The drug trade brings in quick money, but the most difficult part is not earning money but laundering it.
Although Ferrari could launder money through offshore accounts, these funds would inevitably be monitored by the CIA. If the day comes when they turn against him, many of the capital flows might not truly be concealed in front of Barrett, the mole.
How to ensure that these funds won't be treated as criminal, won't be frozen or seized?
Of course, let them end up where they should.
That is, in the pockets of the US Army generals.
Stir up the waters first in any situation.
This is one of Song Heping's magic tricks in handling crises.
Like an octopus in the sea, the first thing it does when it encounters danger is to release ink to muddy the water.
