Guo Shucheng said: "The most important thing for this matter to succeed is to keep it secret, and it is best not to even know about His Highness's superiors and colleagues around him." Once it is known, and the other officers know, it will undermine the implementation of our entire plan. "Based on our intelligence and our inferences, Iran will launch a large-scale counterattack near Abadan in the near future."

For Guo Zhuocheng's words, Uday is not surprised, if there is surprise, it is surprised by the word "recently". Because Abadan is an important port city in Iran, whether in terms of its economic status, political status, or military strategy, it is intolerable for Iran to be occupied by the Iraqi army, and they are bound to take it back.

This port is as important to Iran as it is to Iraq.

After Iraq occupied this port city, it not only had a better port and countless excellent businesses, but also freed Basra, Iraq's second largest city, which had been under the mouth of Iranian artillery, so that the people of the city could be self-assured

You can live your life comfortably, and Iraq's largest steel and machinery factories can produce with peace of mind.

Therefore, whether it is out of the need to crack down on Iran's economy, the need for politics, or the need to protect its own interests, it is necessary and necessary to hold Abadan to the death.

There must have been several bloody battles between the two countries around Abadan, until one of them fell down or his hands were exhausted and he could no longer afford to start a war.

In the history of previous lives, Abadan was besieged by Iraq for more than a year without falling, and in the Iranian counterattack in September this year, the Iranian army routed the Iraqi army and completely lifted the siege of Abadan.

In this life, because of Guo Shucheng's intervention, because China sold a large number of tanks to Saddam Hussein in advance, so that Iraq occupied Abadan in the first round of strong attacks.

As long as it is a normal person, he will know that Iran will recapture this city at any cost, and Iraq will defend this place at any cost, and there will definitely be a bloody battle between the two sides here, so Guo Shucheng's words did not cause much shock in Uday's heart.

Uday asked calmly, "What is the recent one?" Did Mr. Guo just give us such information? ”

Guo Zhuocheng shook his head with a smile and said, "If it was just such information, I wouldn't dare to take it out and bet with His Highness, presumably His Highness would not be willing to pay so much price." ”

Wu Dai Le: Since Guo Zhuocheng said so, it is obvious that he is not just selling this news.

He immediately said, "Yes, just this information really doesn't mean much to me. Whether I'm leading my troops into Abadan now to set up defenses in advance, or supporting the defenders when the battle is more intense, I'm limited in what I can achieve, let alone what world-renowned results I can achieve. One might also say that even if my troops don't get through, Abadan can hold on. ”

Guo Zhuocheng said very agreeably: "Not bad. Even if Abadan is recaptured by the Iranian army, and His Highness leads the troops to recapture it, although this result is great, it is not a great achievement that attracts worldwide attention, and if you are delayed on the road or the battle does not go well, Your Excellency may also blame you for being slow to act, and the guide Zì Badan has been lost. ”

Uday couldn't imagine that Guo Zhuocheng would say this: Of course, the battle exploits of retaking Abadan are great, at least much greater than the military exploits guarding Abadan. However, listening to Guo Shucheng's meaning, he will achieve greater military achievements in the future, and his eyes can't help but become more eager.

Guo Zhuocheng pointed to a city on the map with his hand and said, "Your Highness's next focus is Basra!" ”

When he arrived at Basra on the map, Uday's enthusiasm suddenly came to naught, and he blurted out, "How is Basra?" Isn't Basra our country? Can I still make a mark here? It's in the back now, what am I doing here? ”

Uday thought that Guo Zhuocheng did not know the terrain of Iraq and had to remind him that Basra was the former territory of Iraq.

Guo Shucheng said with a smile: "It is precisely because this is the rear that I reminded His Highness to pay attention." Actually, the rear and the front are relative, and if Abadan is recaptured by Iran, isn't Basra the front line? ”

Uday looked at Guo Zhuocheng in surprise and asked, "Are you saying that Abadan will definitely be recaptured by the Iranians?" Is it the same whether I keep Abadan or not? ......, if I can hold on to Basra, will I be able to keep our country from being invaded by the Iranians? Am I a patriotic hero? ......, Guo, are the Iranians so powerful? I don't believe it! In Basra, I might as well place my army in Abadan, at least the fighting is on Iranian soil, at least others will not laugh at me. ”

Although Uday never forgets his military exploits, he also knows the truth that the flames of war do not burn on his own land.

Guo Shucheng sneered: "Your Highness is too small Iranian, and too small Basra's strategic position. ”

Uday was stunned for a moment, and asked to himself: "What is the strategic position of my little Basra?" ”

Basra is located on the west bank of the Shatai-Shatt al-Arab at the confluence of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in the southeast of Iraq, 20 kilometers south of the Persian Gulf, and is the only hub connecting the Persian Gulf and inland river systems, the second largest city in Iraq and the largest port city in Iraq. At the beginning of last year, Iraq built Iraq's first steel plant here, with an annual production capacity of 400,000 tons, which can provide about half of the country's steel needs. The new paper mill produced a variety of paper from reeds and abundant date palm leaves in the marshes of the lower Tigris and Euphrates rivers.

The outskirts of Basra are an important producer of dates in Iraq and are known as the "Date City". Agricultural products include dates, corn and rice.

Basra is conveniently located as the terminus of the Baghdad Railway and an important international air terminal. The city is made up of Ashar, Basrah and Meajl parts: Ashar district is the local zhèng

FU and consulates of various countries are located, and it is also the city's financial and commercial center; Basra district has a concentration of schools, hospitals, and residences; The Miajile district is a transport centre and a gateway to the outside world, with a modern airport, seaport and railway station.

Guo Zhuocheng said affirmatively: "Yes. If I were the commander of Iran and waved his army to occupy Basra, then the noble ** team stationed in the city of Abadan would be alone, and if I sent another force to storm Abadan, the noble ** team inside would either die in battle or surrender. ”

Uday laughed and said, "Guo, you don't know the terrain of Basra, do you? It is certainly easy to say that you will occupy Basra with an army, but what do you rely on to occupy it, do you rely on air transportation? Will they be able to get through our air defense? How many more Iranians are there now that can withstand our anti-aircraft fire? ......, Guo, you should also know that our army is not the same as before, and it is absolutely impossible for their 14 planes to drive straight into more than 1,000 kilometers without being detected by our air defense radar, just like the last time they invaded our country with a sè column. ......, I have to thank you for this incident, thanks to your country's radar. ”

Guo Shucheng smiled and said, "No thanks. We sell radar to you to make money. Of course, it's better to be able to strengthen your defense. ......, now I won't believe anything Your Highness says, but please Your Highness still do what I planned. After our tanks are delivered, please arrange a secret place for training and standby. As long as Iran and other well-intentioned people don't know, I guarantee that Your Highness will be able to make a great achievement. ”

Uday still didn't believe it, and said, "Guo, you really don't know our geography. Basra faces the endless desert or swamps around Iran, the desert is a little better, the tanks run a little slower, the logistics vehicles are a little more, and the team can still go to the destination.

However, the swamp is different, not to mention that tanks and other weapons cannot be crossed, even if people walk in it, they cannot not fall into it. For so many years, Iran has not been able to attack Basra from other directions because of terrain constraints, and similarly, we in Iraq have not been able to attack Iran from other directions from Basra because of terrain constraints. Both sides can only fight through the place of Guò Abbataan. ”

Guo Zhuo said sincerely: If you all know, how could Iran in the previous life be taken by surprise, how could it be possible to lift the siege of Abadan at once, and also eliminate and capture a large number of Iraqi troops? Didn't their tank group come from a place that your Iraqi military didn't think was possible?

He asked, "Your Highness, did you come according to my plan?" If it doesn't go according to my plan, I don't say it. I don't have to sell my tank either. There is no need to send the old tanks that Your Highness did not bring here, and I will arrange for them to be returned to the hands of our soldiers. lest it be useless after it is transported, and others say that His Highness has suffered a big loss and has been greatly deceived. This not only affects the reputation of our country, but also damages His Highness's reputation. ”

After listening to Guo Shucheng's words, Uday didn't know whether what he said was true or false, and he couldn't make up his mind for a while.

Seeing Guo Zhuocheng's serious appearance, and it seemed that he was about to leave, Wudai gritted his teeth and said, "Guo, I listen to you!" I'm sure you won't lie to me. Even if you lie to me, you should compensate me with more than 60 million dollars for saving my life. ”

Guo Shucheng immediately corrected: "Your Highness, I have to remind you that you are wrong. These more than 60 million include 1,000 tanks, armored personnel carriers, and self-propelled guns, and it is not that I took 60 million dollars from you for nothing. Of course, if you're willing to thank me with another $60 million in cash, I'll gladly accept it. ”

Of course, this is a joke, no matter how rich Uday is, it is impossible for him to give away 60 million dollars for nothing.

After discussing the relevant details with Uday and repeatedly telling him to pay attention to secrecy, Guo Shucheng left Uday's mansion and returned to the Chinese embassy in Iraq.