Chapter 020, slap yourself in the face
The Americans said that Canglong did it, of course, everyone thought that Canglong did it, and they knew that Canglong did it, but they didn't expect the terrorist organization to admit that they did it, and as soon as Al Jazeera announced the news, the whole world would immediately boil.
Yellen and Wang Daoming looked at this scene incredulously, a little restless in the office, and didn't know what to say for a while, and then Canglong changed the station, which were the morning news of CNN in the United States and BBC in the United Kingdom, and they reported almost the same content, but the host and reporting methods were different.
But what they all have in common is that they are worried about the security situation after the return of US troops to Iraq, and now that the US president is expected to know the news, he is probably convening cabinet members to discuss how to deal with it.
"Look, it's not up to me to do this, it's up to the terrorist organization, I'm innocent." Canglong calmly turned off the TV, Ye Lun had nothing to say.
At this moment, he felt that he had underestimated this young man, in such a short period of time, he actually came up with a way to deal with it, and he could still make the terrorist organization admit it, how much ability does it take to do it? But now that he is already riding a tiger, if he knew that Canglong was such a thoughtful person at the beginning, it is estimated that he would not have staged this play, but would have assisted him with all his might.
It's just that Canglong is so young, for Ye Lun, he really can't believe in his ability, and now it's too late to apologize, obviously Canglong doesn't need to apologize: "I once gave you a chance, but you didn't seize it, but instead went against me again and again, Longteng International doesn't need such a person, even if my mother thinks you are all capable." ”
Canglong's words have been said very bluntly, Yellen and Wang Daoming left the branch, basically the encirclement of the US military has become an ornament, as long as the morning dawns, if the Americans still stay here to surround the branch, it will cause greater news, and then there may be overwhelming rumors all over the world that China and the United States will have a conflict or something.
When Petraeus got the news, his face was extremely ugly, and he called Colonel Mike to question him, but Colonel Mike said that the news had definitely been blocked, Petraeus naturally understood that all this was Canglong's troublemaking, and at this time he understood that he couldn't deal with Canglong with ordinary methods.
As for the assassination? He is the number one killer in the world, who in this world dares to assassinate him?
However, Petraeus was unwilling to withdraw the army, because he knew very well that Thomson must be hiding in the branch of Dragon International, which was really a dilemma for him.
Soon, an order from the Ministry of Defense came down for him to immediately evacuate the troops from Zubayr and return to the base, so as not to make a bigger disturbance, and it was ordered by the president himself.
"This guy must have thought we wouldn't dare go in!" Petraeus was simply mad, "Didn't you use the media to expose us? Then I will also use the power of the media to expose you, there is an old Chinese saying, catch a thief to get dirty, and when I find Thomson under the eyes of the media, I will see how you will explain it then! ”
So, while Petraeus perfunctory the Ministry of Defense, he gave Colonel Mike an order not to evacuate, and notified reporters from major media outlets to go in and search together.
At the same time, Petraeus revealed the news to journalists from the world's major media in Baghdad and personally sent military planes to Zubayr.
"Strange, why haven't the Americans withdrawn yet?" At nine o'clock in the morning, there were already a lot of onlookers outside, a small number of foreigners and most locals.
"Look, the reporters are also here, what are the Americans trying to do?" Shrimp watched from the scope as an interview van drove by, with a giant initials CNN on it.
"Oh, are Americans trying to embarrass themselves? Even BBC and Al Jazeera journalists arrived. Bai Wuchang looked surprised, at this time, they really couldn't imagine what the Americans would do if they didn't withdraw and stay here to besiege them, after all, a terrorist organization had just admitted that they had attacked the US military, and the US military surrounded the Chinese oil company early in the morning, which was really weird.
Canglong sat in his office and watched the TV, the screen was showing the live broadcast of Al Jazeera, and from the content of the reporter's report, Canglong learned what the Americans wanted to do.
Then he picked up the radio and gave an order to the snow leopard: "Hide all your weapons, and don't panic when the Americans rush in." ”
"Why?" Snow Leopard wondered.
"Isn't it a great pleasure for the whole world to see Americans lose face?" Canglong smiled and turned off the radio.
Because when the Al Jazeera reporter interviewed the US military commander outside, the US military commander said that the terrorists who attacked the US military were hiding in this building, so they surrounded the building, but because of the Chinese companies, they have not stormed, but they have negotiated with the Chinese embassy, and the embassy has approved their actions, but do not hurt the Chinese employees inside.
Under the careful planning of the American commander, the reporter followed the US military and began to storm the building, but from the whole time they found that they did not encounter any attack, they broke into the building, and found only Chinese employees who were choking on smoke bombs and almost fainted, why they are all employees, because they are all wearing suits and ties, and no one is holding a weapon.
The U.S. military was very strange, and after checking one by one, they found that although some people were wrong, they did not find weapons, but this was not their first target, so after getting them out, they began to thoroughly search the entire building, and after a full two hours of searching, the U.S. military found nothing.
The reporters of the television station immediately turned their attention from the search of the US military to the Chinese employees, and they were interviewed in fluent English, and told the reporters that the US troops surrounded the place in the middle of the night, delaying their work a lot, and they also received news from the oil fields that the US military had arrested many of their oil workers and detained them in the base.
These words were so clear that when Petraeus saw the report in the American Embassy in Baghdad, his face immediately turned pale, and he slapped himself in the face without saying a word, and completely turned active and passive.
The media around the world began to condemn the actions of the US military, most saying that the US military returned to Iraq and captured Chinese oil workers in order to get a legitimate bid from China to extract Iraqi oil.
CNN reported more directly, saying that the US military in Iraq did not arrest the real culprit, but spent time on offending the Chinese, which is simply an extremely stupid act, and strongly accused the supreme commander of the US military in Iraq, Petraeus, of being this stupid guy.
As for the BBC's report, it tended to be calm, saying that the top priority of the US military was to rescue Thomson, and that it apologized to China for the misunderstanding caused by this incident.
After such a report, anti-American sentiment in Basra was on the rise, and countless Shiite and Sunni people came to demonstrate in front of the US consulate in Basra province, demanding that the US troops get out of Iraq, which is Iraq's own Iraq, and that the Americans stay here will only bring terrorist attacks and war.
Of course, such demonstrations were suppressed by the local military and police, and gradually subsided.
At the same time, the White House held a press conference, and the spokesman said that he hoped that the Chinese side would understand the matter and release the Chinese workers who had been mistakenly arrested by the US military as soon as possible.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also responded, hoping that the US side would release the Chinese workers as soon as possible and ensure their safety.
After such a fuss, the Americans could not threaten Canglong even if they caught the Chinese oil workers, because Canglong made a detailed list and handed it to the reporters of the world's major media, and before the US military released them, if they had any injuries, it meant that they had been abused in the US military base.
In the US military base, Colonel Mike is now in a dilemma, let go of these Chinese workers, they are unwilling, if they don't let go, the whole world will pay attention, and even the White House said that it was a misunderstanding, what reason do they have to detain it?
At this time, Petraeus was even more anxious, and the Ministry of Defense had questioned his leadership ability, and asked him to quickly rush back to Washington to face a court-martial, because he indirectly ignored the orders of the Ministry of Defense and carried out the follow-up operation of slapping himself in the face.
So, when they got on the plane to Washington, Petraeus also did not understand why they did not find Thomson? Could it be that Canglong has really been transferred? Maybe it's true, maybe it's not, but it's no longer the Iraqi side that he should be thinking about, but the investigation of the military court.
In Beijing, at the headquarters of the General Intelligence Agency, a routine intelligence meeting is underway, where the three giants of the intelligence community gather, as well as the deputy director and chief of staff of the General Intelligence Agency.
"Old dragon, your son is doing well." The big leader looked at the document report in his hand, and his face was full of smiles.
Long Yunshan was silent, but Li Ruomo was very happy, because Canglong did not disappoint them, and now the Iraqi Americans are already anxious, and when they are re-selected as the commander and ambassador of the US forces in Iraq, it is estimated that Canglong has already completed the layout.
"This thing doesn't mean anything, young people are so reckless, if we are unlucky, we are the ones who fall into passivity." Long Yunshan said, "This is walking a tightrope on Dao Mountain, and if you fall, you will be broken into thousands of pieces!" ”
These words made Li Ruomo dissatisfied: "Luck is also a kind of strength, not to mention that he has done very well and is very successful!" ”
"He's gambling on the entire energy crisis in China." Long Yunshan said coldly, "If you really let him hold a high position, wouldn't you have to gamble with the fate of the whole of China?" Thankfully, he's only the acting president now, so we should be thankful! ”
"Ability is there, and luck is there, but young people do things like this, and the old dragon doesn't have to care so much." He Jun suddenly said, "He is your son, don't be too strict with your juniors." ”
"Yes, old dragon, it's already very good to have such an achievement, although the proportion is not accurate, but it is good to hone and hone." The big leader also spoke, if Li Ruomo was really allowed to speak, the two would have to quarrel again at this intelligence meeting, "How long has it been since a year, let him work hard, and the General Intelligence Bureau can also contribute appropriately." ”
After the meeting ended, Chen Yingyang, deputy director of the General Intelligence Bureau, suddenly stopped Li Ruomo and said, "Xiaomo." ”
"Uncle Chen!" Li Ruomo turned his head and nodded politely, "Is there something wrong?" ”
"I can't talk to you if it's okay?" Chen Yingyang smiled and said, "Does the Iraqi side need our help?" ”
"Didn't Director Long already give the order not to come in?" Li Ruomo said strangely.
"The big leaders have all expressed their positions, what can Lao Long do over there?" Chen Yingyang said with a smile, "What's the need, just tell me, that little guy's achievements are obvious to all, and we should fully support it." ”
"Thank you, Uncle Chen." Li Ruomo nodded, "If there is nothing else, I'll go first." ”
Chen Yingyang nodded: "Go, go, you must remember Uncle Chen's words, if you need anything, just tell me, the energy of the General Intelligence Bureau in Iraq is still greater than your fifteen rounds after all." ”
"Definitely." Li Ruomo nodded, and then left directly