Jiang Chen called Robert and told him the next step of the plan could begin. He then called his mercenary base in Niger and asked Ivan to bring a few brothers to Pannu Islands to meet up with him.
After the two calls, Jiang Chen returned to the hotel and booked a ticket to Pannu Islands tomorrow.
Before the Liberal Party's uprising, he still had some preparation work to do.
…
Pannu Islands' airport was as empty as ever. Although a new deepwater port was recently built, which added some liveliness to the island far away from international affairs, due to the lack of infrastructure and small population, there were still no unfamiliar faces on the island.
Especially with the worsening of the local situation, the investment rating of the place was greatly reduced.
Although the 10 billion USD development project attracted the attention of a lot of capitalists, the project had just begun. It was still unknown if the turbulence caused by the forced land acquisition could be resolved peacefully.
If they were to invest now, once the protest escalated into an armed conflict, not only would the project become unfinished, but the contract they signed with the old regime would also become worthless.
Before the situation became clear, the cunning international capitalists would not make a move. Only when the opposition or the government had the advantage would it be the best time to bet.
But even with the restriction of many negative factors, there were still a few people in the airport.
Most of them were reporters from the "free world." Although they may have never heard of this isolated island, it did not prevent them from commenting on the human rights, corruption, and other issues on this island.
But the situation in the airport today was a bit unusual.
About 15 unfamiliar faces dragged their suitcases as they walked through the spacious airport hall. It was quite an eye-catching sight.
Tall and sturdy figures, neat and tidy footsteps, and the austere air between their brows. Just from these points, one could tell that the identity of this group of people was not simple.
Future Security was their identity. The leader was the chief instructor, Ivan, and the other fourteen were employees with "outstanding performance" in the company.
To the group of people who were obviously not easy to deal with, the airport staff all looked at them, but no one came forward to question them. After confirming the documents according to the procedures, the airport staff let them through.
The only two security guards in the airport were also sent to the streets with pistols. Regardless of the motives of these people, the situation in this country could not be worse.
There were five Santanas parked at the entrance of the airport.
The traffic in Pannu was terrible. There was no subway, no bus, not even a taxi. To exaggerate, it was rare to even see a car on the road in the past.
After seeing the oriental face leaning against the door of the car, Ivan's old face squeezed out a smile.
"Buddy, we meet again." Jiang Chen extended his right hand and laughed.
"Long time no see, boss, haha." The Slavic soldier shook Jiang Chen's right hand with force as he grinned.
It had only been four months since they last met, but his entire body had become darker. The smell of sand wafted from his body.
There was also the smell of smoke.
"Let's go, we'll talk in the car." Jiang Chen waved his hand and signaled him and the soldiers behind him to get in the car.
To be precise, they were all security guards of Future Security.
Because the situation on Pannu Islands continued to worsen, Jiang Chen used this as a pretext to propose to the Pannu government to hire foreign security guards to deal with criminals breaking into his property. The reason didn't matter. After Jiang Chen gave the Pannu government a sum of money, the visa was approved on the same day.
Sixteen people in five cars, although it was a bit crowded, it could still fit.
With Jiang Chen's car leading the way, the five cars formed a long line and headed to Jiang Chen's trading company on Coro Island.
"How was your stay in Niger?" Jiang Chen held the steering wheel as he asked Ivan, the chief instructor.
"Not bad, these little fellows have finally sharpened their claws. I remember when they first came, they couldn't even hold their guns properly, but now they know how to kill. "With a flash of pride on his face, Ivan rolled down the window, lit a cigarette, and grinned.
"Have you been on the battlefield?" Jiang Chen asked, surprised.
"Mhmm, I fought with the guerrillas," Ivan spat out a mouthful of spicy smoke as he grinned, "Do you remember the Tuareg tribe?"
"Of course, Robert and I even paid a friendly visit to the tribe." Jiang Chen shrugged.
AK, camels, and disgusting camel milk, that was his only impression of the poor and backward tribe.
"But they weren't friendly." Ivan flicked the cigarette ash by the window as he continued, "A month ago, they asked us for benefits. Dollars, water, and bullets, but I rejected them. At night, there were guerrillas disguised as Al Qaeda that came to take advantage of us. "
"And then?" Jiang Chen laughed.
"They left twenty bodies behind." Ivan grinned. "I have to say, boss, the rifle you've provided is indeed a good thing. Even during the sandstorm, it didn't get stuck once. And it has incredible penetrating power. "
"Of course, it's a custom-made firearm," Jiang Chen said. At the same time, he added in his mind, [It's a light weapon from the future.]
Ivan shrugged and didn't continue on the topic of weapons. He knew his boss's background was mysterious, so he didn't ask too much.
"What about Niger? What did they say? "
"Nothing. Their army is a bunch of cowards, and they don't dare to mess with the savages in the desert. The black guy you hired, Barkary, went to the Minister of Commerce to discuss this matter. Although the Niger government said that they would restrain the local armed forces in their territory, in the end, they chose not to help either side and only sent a representative to mediate. If they offend us, it's against the dollar, and if they offend the savages, it's against law and order. "Ivan gazed at the subtropical scenery outside the window as he narrowed his eyes.
"And then? Did the Tuareg natives compromise? "
"Obviously not." Ivan sneered. "But then they learned their lesson. They knew that they couldn't win alone, so they pulled in the extremist armed forces who had an ambiguous relationship with them. RPGs, Toyota pickup trucks, machine guns … But they were useless. In terms of firepower, we didn't lose to them. "
"Were there any casualties?"
"Of course." As he spoke, Ivan kept his eyes narrowed into the distance.
Casualties were something Jiang Chen didn't expect.
Jiang Chen glanced at him, but he didn't blame him for the casualties.
Although there were casualties, it also trained a group of warriors who experienced blood and fire. It was a blessing in disguise.
"What about the families of the soldiers who died?" Jiang Chen asked softly.
"In the base. They lost their husbands, if we just kick them out — "When Ivan heard Jiang Chen ask about the families of the soldiers, he was worried that Jiang Chen wouldn't be happy with his actions, so he quickly explained.
"No, you did a great job." Jiang Chen interrupted him.
Ivan felt relieved when he heard Jiang Chen's words.
Although he looked down on the refugees who complained at the slightest movement, after a few months of training, it was impossible to say he didn't develop feelings for them. Especially when they faced the attack of the guerrillas, they fought side by side.
"To be honest, I was quite worried that you would kick them out of the camp. Since from the perspective of operating costs, they are a burden. "Ivan smiled bitterly.
"Don't be mistaken, Ivan. I never said Future Security is a business. "Jiang Chen smiled, looked at Ivan, and said seriously," We are the army. "
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