Chapter 81: Rushing to Baghdad

Dongmin Lane

This is the famous embassy district in Beijing. Since the Republic of China era and even the pre-Qing era, it has always been a place where foreigners gathered.

Around seven o'clock in the evening

Nie Zhenbang has already rushed here, less than 500 meters next to Dongmin Lane, the halal restaurant, which is a famous Islamic restaurant in the capital. Basically, people who follow Islam like to eat here.

As soon as Nie Zhenbang entered the door, the people in the entire restaurant looked up. Here, very few people from outside Islam come in. Especially, it is still Han people like Nie Zhenbang.

The waiter had already greeted him and said with a smile: "Sir, is it a meal?" Since you are here, please pay attention to your words, and please bear with me some of the taboos of Islam. ”

Nie Zhenbang also nodded and said, "No problem, I came here at the invitation of Mr. Abdullah." Excuse me, where is the box he has booked? ”

As soon as the waiter heard this, his expression became respectful, Abdullah Yarabraham Sumeda, who is a celebrity in a halal restaurant, is himself the Iraqi ambassador to China, and Abdullah is a frequent customer of the halal restaurant, and over time. The whole restaurant knew Abdullah.

At this time, hearing Nie Zhenbang's words, the people who were originally looking at Nie Zhenbang curiously also withdrew their gazes.

Under the guidance of the waiter, Nie Zhenbang went directly to the second floor and sat down in a box with a strong Islamic style.

About half an hour later, Abdullah had already appeared at the door of the box, and as soon as he saw Nie Zhenbang, Abdullah smiled and said in broken Chinese: "Excuse me, are you Mr. Nie?" Mr. Li told me that Mr. Nie was a great figure in the capital, but he didn't expect to be so young. ”

Nie Zhenbang also stood up, stretched out his hand and said, "Mr. Abdullah, it's a pleasure to be able to meet you here. Mr. Li has won the prize. I'm not as powerful as he says. It's just a little bit of a way. ”

Abdullah was dressed like a Muslim. He was dressed in a wide white robe, with a white turban wrapped around his head. Both the beard and appearance highlight the typical style of the Middle Easterners.

Hearing Nie Zhenbang say this, Abdullah also laughed, and motioned for Nie Zhenbang to sit down, and after the waiter served all the dishes, Abdullah said with a smile: "Mr. Nie, according to the customs of the Chinese people, you all like to talk about things at the wine table, before eating, can we have a good talk?" You are looking for me through Mr. Lai, is there anything you can do? ”

Abdullah, although he is also Asian, speaks very directly, and after sitting for less than two minutes, he gets straight to the point.

Nie Zhenbang also laughed at this moment, looked at Abdullah and said, "Respected Ambassador Abdullah. As far as I know, your homeland is at war with Iran at the moment, and the flames of war have burned to your homeland, is that right? ”

At this moment, Abdullah is not surprised, the Iran-Iraq war has lasted for more than seven years. It's no secret at all. It's just that when it comes to the war in Iraq, Abdullah's expression is also a little lonely. In a flash, Abdullah's face was filled with a confident expression: "Yes, Mr. Nie, the hateful Iranians, who, with the support of the Soviets, invaded my homeland. But. I believe that there is the mediation of the United Nations. There is support from the United States. Our war, in the end, will be won. ”

"Of course, it is undeniable that at this time, because of the interests of the United States in the Middle East, they must support you. But, it seems. The United States did not dare to confront the huge Soviet Union directly. Your country is still at war. We have a saying in China that people have no long-term worries and near-term worries......"

Before Nie Zhenbang's words were finished, Abdullah directly interrupted Nie Zhenbang's words. In later generations, in the Middle East, there were so many terrorist attacks, including a certain uncle who became famous at the beginning of the 21st century. These people are all crazy religious fanatics, and the psychology of these people is difficult for ordinary people to fathom.

Abdullah also has such a tendency, perhaps it was Nie Zhenbang's words that stimulated him, Abdullah's expression was gloomy, and he tried to say in a calm voice: "Mr. Nie, do you want to say something?" ”

Nie Zhenbang said with a smile: "Mr. Abdullah, don't be impatient, I don't mean anything else, I am looking for you through Director Li this time, the purpose is very simple, I think." Your homeland must be in need of weapons. From the original Soviet production of AK-47 assault rifle, individual rocket launcher. These things, even SAM MANPADS, of course, if you need them, T72 or Katyusha weapons are not impossible. ”

At this moment, Abdullah also stood up, what is this Mr. Nie doing? Soviets? It's impossible, such a typical Chinese face. However, how could he get his hands on so many Soviet-made weapons?

T72, this thing, but now the main battle tank of the Soviet army. Moreover, when Director Li introduced it, he said it was also very mysterious and vague, just saying that some people wanted to contact Iraq about the armaments. But who is it? Nie Zhenbang's background was not discussed.

After a moment of silence, Abdullah immediately said with a solemn expression: "Mr. Nie, the stakes are very high. It's not something I can call the shots in one fell swoop. Everything can only wait for me to get a reply from the president at home. ”

Immediately, Abdullah had stood up, turned around and walked out, here, as a famous halal restaurant. Someone like Abdullah must have some special emergency contact number here. Otherwise, in case Abdullah is eating here. If there is something urgent, can you still make the president wait for him?

A moment later, Abdullah walked into the box again, looking much more relaxed. Looking at Nie Zhenbang, Abdullah immediately said: "Mr. Nie, just now, I have already made contact with the country and directly talked to His Excellency the President on the phone. The meaning of the president. If this is true, we in Iraq will have absolutely no problem. However, the president wants you to make a trip to Baghdad in person. Discuss matters with him in person. What do you think? ”

In fact, it would be very presumptuous to change such conditions to ordinary arms dealers, after all, this is only the first time to test and contact, and neither side will take such a big risk to negotiate and trade with a country before the relationship of trust has been established.

However, Nie Zhenbang was already ready to go to Iraq, because Nie Zhenbang knew very well that since the Iran-Iraq war, the relationship between Iraq and the United States has not been as close as before. On the contrary, Iraq later became close to the Soviet Union's military deals, until a few years later, when the Gulf War broke out, Iraq and the United States came to the opposite side completely. Judging from all these circumstances, Saddam Hussein is also desperate to get other military arms deals other than the United States at this moment. There is absolutely no danger in going over by yourself.

Thinking of this, Nie Zhenbang also nodded and said, "Of course, Mr. Abdullah, I am honored to be able to go to Iraq. I believe. The cooperation between us will be very pleasant. ”

Abdullah also nodded, in terms of surname, Abdullah is also a very neat person, and then Abdullah stood up and said, "Okay, Mr. Nie, please give me the passports of you and your entourage." I'll take care of your visa right away. Three days later, there was a direct flight to Baghdad. I wish you a safe journey in advance. ”