Chapter 82: The Expedition to Giza
Li Mingwei is a person who does things clearly, does not exceed the rules at all, and at the same time is more flexible, not so rigid.
Cang Hao had a good impression of this person, and nodded: "Happy cooperation." ”
Li Mingwei smiled and said, "Let's get on the plane first." ”
After getting ready, the plane took off immediately, this journey was quite long, in order to pass the time, Li Mingwei had nothing to say to chat with Cang Hao.
Li Mingwei is very talkative, and because of this, Cang Hao has obtained a lot of important information.
As soon as the Giza hostage incident broke out, the Chinese side immediately told Egypt that it must ensure the safety of the hostages.
However, the Egyptian side has been pushing back, constantly stressing various difficulties, and even making many demands.
Originally, the working group was to support the construction of their country, and it was said that they should be responsible for the danger in their country, but they were actually ready to extort money in this posture.
The Huaxia side was angry and simply proposed: It is better for us to save people ourselves.
As a result, the Egyptian side really agreed, and expressed its full cooperation, but gave many additional conditions, including that the operation must be highly confidential, only the hostages of the working group will be rescued, and no interference in Egypt's internal affairs will be allowed.
Speaking of which, it is also difficult for the Egyptian side, because they have little experience in counter-terrorism, and it is difficult to ensure the safety of the hostages.
If the working group is killed, it will inevitably hinder the continued cooperation between the two countries in the future, so they simply use various demands to force Huaxia to take action on its own.
Speaking of which, Egypt's military is still very strong, with 450,000 active troops and a large number of American-style equipment.
It's a pity that they don't have their own defense industry, and they have rarely won in history, and in recent decades, they have been beaten by the IDF again and again to the point that they can't even find the north.
What's more, counter-terrorism is not the same as conventional warfare, which requires the annihilation of an adversary or the occupation of a target area, and counter-terrorism is often fought on its own soil, while at the same time ensuring the safety of hostages.
It was for these reasons that there was this expedition to Giza by the Blood Lion mercenaries.
"So you should know, why only save three people, and ignore the other hostages......" Li Mingwei said a little helplessly: "This is all the result of international political games!"
"Did the Egyptians play a loud wishful thinking? Cang Hao smiled sarcastically: "The reason why they asked for the secrecy of the operation was not only because they didn't want the outside world to know that there were other armed forces operating in their country, but also because they were observing the results of this operation. As long as we succeed, the credit is theirs, and we can only be unsung heroes. In case of failure, the responsibility lies with the Chinese side, and it has nothing to do with them, and it will not hinder the two countries from continuing to cooperate in the future. ”
"Yes. Li Mingwei pouted: "These people are still very cunning. ”
"We're only responsible for saving people, and nothing else. Cang Hao made a gesture of please: "Let's tell me the specific situation!"
"The hotel is twenty-two stories high, and as you already know, all the hostages are being held on the top floor, where they are believed to be heavily guarded. After a pause, Li Mingwei continued: "From the twenty-second floor, there are a large number of **** on each floor, if you kill like this layer by layer, I am afraid you will suffer heavy casualties." Even if the attack is at the top, I am afraid that Al Qaeda has already killed all the hostages, which is why the Egyptian military and police have not launched an operation. ”
"Then there will be only airborne. ”
"Yes. Li Mingwei nodded: "The helicopter can't be parked on the top floor of this hotel, but you can temporarily hover above, and you can land along the rope." The operation will take place at night, and the helicopter will try not to attract the attention of Kaiida, but Kaiida will still find out sooner or later, so you have to move quickly. That is, after you land, the helicopter will quickly rise in case Kayada detects it. You have ten minutes, and after you get the hostages out, the helicopter will pull down after ten minutes, drop the ropes, and take you and the hostages away. ”
"It's a risky plan. Cang Hao frowned slightly: "The key to success is not to let Kaiida discover the helicopter." ”
"Yes. Li Mingwei's tone was even more helpless: "Although I plan to take risks, there is no better plan at the moment." ”
Li Mingwei is really not wrong, Cang Hao thought about it, and he didn't find a better alternative plan.
In the face of the current situation, this kind of airborne assault is already the only and best plan.
Cang Hao asked, "How many people are there in Kaiida?"
"I don't know. ”
"Do they have heavy weapons that can dominate the air?"
Li Mingwei shook his head: "I don't know either." ”
"The most dangerous thing about this plan is that if Kaiida has heavy weapons, if the helicopter is found and shot down, it's not just a matter of not being able to rescue the hostages, but we ourselves have to go and never return. Cang Hao rebuked a little dissatisfied: "Why don't you know anything?"
"I'm just in charge of providing assistance, and not only have I not been to the site, but it's even the first time I've been to that country. It's not just that I don't have much information, even our national intelligence department doesn't know about ......it," Li Mingwei said, shaking his head incessantly: "All the information we have comes from Egypt, what they say, what we listen to, that's all." ”
"At least there must be an architectural plan of the hotel, right?" Cang Hao was still very dissatisfied: "If you don't even know the layout of the hotel, you can't even find the road after you go in, and this battle will be a fart." ”
"This one has. Li Mingwei hurriedly said: "After we arrive at Giza Airport, we will rest for a while, and then the Egyptian side will send someone over to tell us about the current situation." They have a building plan of the hotel, which will be provided to you at that time, and as for the specific action plan, this needs to be set by you, and I can't help with it. ”
"I didn't expect you to help much. Cang Hao threw away this sentence, closed his eyes and recuperated, and ignored Li Mingwei again.
Li Mingwei was a little embarrassed and wanted to talk to Serchenko again, but Serchenko ignored him.
So, the rest of the journey was spent in silence until we arrived safely at Giza airport.
Giza is the third largest city in the country, with a population of more than one million, and is a major tourist town, with the famous Pyramids of Giza and a large number of tourists every year.
However, the airport is not large, and due to the Al Qaeda attack, all flights have been cancelled and the airport is under military control.
As soon as the plane landed, a group of dark-skinned servicemen dressed in desert camouflage surrounded the plane.
Li Mingwei's accompanying interpreter immediately went over to talk to the other party.
An officer received the interpreter, but he was very enthusiastic, and told Cang Hao through the interpreter: "If you have any requests, please feel free to put them forward, we will try our best to meet them, but please also pay attention to abide by our order here." ”
This officer's words were completely redundant, because Cang Hao put into action as soon as possible, and he didn't intend to make any requests.
Even if Cang Hao wanted to disrupt the order here, he couldn't find a chance at all, because the soldiers formed an encirclement and surrounded the Blood Lion mercenaries.
It is clear that the country is wary of foreign armed forces and is constantly vigilant.
The officer took Cang Hao and the others into a tent and talked about the current situation, which could not add much information compared to what Li Mingwei said.
It is still unknown how many people there are in Kaiida, but the officer said something very important: "It has not been found that Kaiida has heavy weapons at this time!"
"That's good. Cang Hao was finally a little satisfied: "If there are no heavy weapons, even if they find the helicopter, it will be difficult to shoot it down." As long as the helicopter is fast enough, it can safely take the hostages away. ”
Hwang Binhuan asked the interpreter to tell the officer: "While we are moving, can you launch a feint to attract the attention of Al Kaida?" ”
The officer immediately refused the request: "I'm sorry, it can't be done, because we are negotiating with Aeda." If you launch a feint, Kayda will most likely kill the hostages, making your actions even more difficult. ”
Huang Binhuan blurted out: "Damn!"
In these years, people in many countries know a few words of Chinese, even if they don't know anything else, at least they know the national scolding, because the Chinese people scold too much outside.
I don't know if this officer understands this word, and told Huang Binhuan with a smile: "Our anti-terrorist commando team is ready, and after you rescue the hostages, we will attack from two directions at the same time to completely eliminate this group of terrorists." ”
Cang Hao asked again: "Which two directions?"
"The troops will attack on the ground, while the anti-terrorist team will land by helicopter. The officer patiently explained: "The airborne anti-terrorist team has enough manpower to ensure the safety of all hostages. As for ground attacks, they will attract the attention of Kayda, leaving them unable to defend each other. ”
The officer's plan is feasible, and in this way, it seems that the Blood Lion mercenaries are somewhat redundant, and Cang Hao has no need to go on an expedition to Giza.
I don't know how the person in charge of this matter in Huaxia talked to the Egyptian side.
Cang Hao estimated that the two sides might not compromise with each other, so they added such a stroke, and politics is like this.
Anyway, there is money to be made, Cang Hao doesn't care about the high-level fighting methods, but there is a huge hidden danger in the whole operation.
After Cang Hao rescues the hostages, Al Qaeda may kill the other hostages immediately, and it may be too late for the Egyptian military police to go in and rescue them.
At this time, the officer remembered something very important and told Cang Hao: "We will provide you with a helicopter, which can only carry eight people except for the necessary pilot and translator. ”
"In other words, apart from ourselves and the three hostages, we can't bring one more person?" Cang Hao immediately asked the interpreter to tell the officer: "This is absolutely not okay, there must be a helicopter on standby, in case of an unexpected situation, such as the original helicopter being destroyed, there can be a helicopter to quickly replace it." ”