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It was more than two hours before the chief returned. He whispered, "I've got some information. These locals know who kidnapped those Germans. Because the Germans used to settle here. ”

Lin Rui nodded, "So, they know where those Germans are being held?"

"I don't know. But they say someone might know. The chief whispered. "There's a guy in the neighborhood who specializes in collecting stolen goods. He was seen selling some items lately, including some electronics, which are not very common in China, and should be those Germans. ”

Jiang Shore nodded, "Recently, the air strikes of the US and Russian armies have intensified, and the smuggling of crude oil, on which extremist organizations rely for their livelihoods, has been hit hard. Some of the militants have run out of money, so it is likely that some militants have embezzled the hostages' belongings and resold them to stolen goods. These people should have long-term connections, and perhaps we can find some clues through this stolen goods seller. ”

Lin Rui nodded, "Who is that stolen goods seller and where is it?"

"It's in a nearby village. The man turned out to be an armed militiaman, but when he quit, he started some small business. Because of the war, prices have skyrocketed, and many necessities have become profitable goods. Almost everyone in this town knows him, so they shouldn't be mistaken. The chief said.

"Good, good job. Lin Rui nodded, "What about the car?"

"There is no way to do this, there are a few cars in the town, but they belong to the militia, and they refuse to sell. There were several donkey carts, and they were willing to sell them, but they didn't want money, and wanted to exchange them for weapons and ammunition. The chief said helplessly.

"Forget it, let them keep the donkey carts. Lin Rui said helplessly.

"What then, are we going to rob?" Sergei frowned, "I've observed them, and they're only about twenty people, and they're outdatedly equipped. Robbing them is as simple as robbing a kindergarten child's lollipop. ”

"We are not robbers. And believe me, in this place, don't clash with the local armed forces unless you have to. Crazy Horse shook his head.

Lin Rui nodded, "Crazy Horse is right, we are not robbers. We'll figure it out again. ”

The chief hurriedly said, "I haven't finished yet, although they don't have a car, I got a motorcycle." ”

"Motorcycle?" Lin Rui frowned.

"Three-wheeled motorcycles for civilian use are still imported from China. The chief nodded, "I'm already parked outside." ”

Lin Rui frowned and said, "Can you use it?" Take me over to have a look. When he saw it, he realized what it was, but it was a small agricultural three-wheeler. It's a little rusty, but it's barely open.

"What are you kidding, just this car?" said Crazy Horse, stunned.

"It's not cheap. "But we can drive this car to the man who collects the stolen goods, and it is said that he has a small truck for the stolen goods." ”

"Hell, I don't want to ride in a car like this. The last time I rode on this broken motorcycle was outside Baghdad. That time, I was stunned by this car, can you believe it? A member of the former Army Special Forces was actually made motion sick by this broken car, and then vomited all the way. Crazy Horse shook his head.

"This car can't fit so many of us. Lin Rui frowned and said, "Sergei, you bring the chief and the biscuits with you." Try not to alarm the others, and take advantage of the darkness to bring that guy over. ”

"Why me?" Sergei frowned, "there are so many of you. ”

"Because you're clever enough. Lin Rui shook his head and said, "Crazy Horse motion sickness, Yelena and Snake Eyes are snipers." I need an actuary to stay and ensure timely communication and intelligence analysis with headquarters. Sausage is a newcomer, how can he lead the team? Sandro is not good at silent action, Guns and Roses are Israelis, do you expect them to communicate with the Arabs? So stop talking nonsense, go and go back quickly. Please look like a bit of a veteran and take care of the two newcomers. ”

Sergei muttered and stepped into the car, beckoning Biscuit and the chief to go on the road together. The worn-out three-wheeled motorcycle let out a twitching tremor and staggered off.

"Okay, the rest of the people rest, and take turns to keep watch in order. Lin Rui waved his hand and said in a low voice.

"Lin Rui. Shogan suddenly called out to him and beckoned to him.

"What's wrong?" Lin Rui walked over.

"I received information from Cobain, which is supposed to be the latest information from the Germans. "Intelligence shows that the extremists have made a move, and they have made ransom demands. ”

Lin Rui frowned and thought for a while, "According to the time calculation, it is almost the same, it is normal for these extremists to make ransom demands at this time. On the contrary, if you don't ask for it, the situation will be complicated. ”

"That's what I thought, too. And it's good for us. Jiang An said in a low voice, "The continuous air raids of the United States and Russia have dealt a heavy blow to extremist terrorists. They're running out of money right now, so they're going crazy.

Hostage-taking and then exchanging or selling them to other organizations has become common practice in the Middle East. During and after the Iraq war, this phenomenon was widespread in Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Now this phenomenon has spread to Syria.

Hostage-taking is an easy way to make money. The average European country, such as Italy, Spain, and France, usually pays millions of dollars in ransoms. If the hostages come from countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom, which generally do not pay ransoms, the hostages are likely to be executed or publicly displayed for political purposes.

Fortunately, the target of our rescue this time is the Germans, so the terrorists will not take extreme measures immediately until the ransom is paid. This undoubtedly also gives us more time. ”

"Yes, from this point of view, it is more or less beneficial to us. But the main thing for now is that those hostages must cling to their false identities. Once the extremists find out that they are members of the German government, and that they are involved in the formulation of immigration policy. They will change their minds and use the massacre of hostages to make Germany and other European countries abandon hosting Syrian refugees. Lin Rui said in a low voice.

"It's the last thing our employers want. Jiang Jian said in a low voice.

Lin Rui was silent for a while and said in a low voice, "Wait and see, wait for Sergei and them to come back, and see if we can dig out some useful information from that stolen person." If only we could know where the hostages were being held, we could act as soon as possible. ”

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