Saeed and I looked at each other, as if Saeed wasn't surprised by the old man's decision. I said, "I still advise you not to follow us. What is that place like? You should know better than me, not to mention such a long journey, the key to this road may be with the Americans and what is it called... It's the Afghan organization with the Yankees. “

"Northern Alliance." Said reminded.

"Yes. Northern Alliance. I nodded, "What if we meet them?" Running with you? At that point, I'm afraid that the act of saving that guy will become the act of saving you. “

"You don't have to worry about that. I'm not going all the way with you, of course I've thought about what you're talking about, I don't want to be a burden, no one thinks. And I have other tasks. Remember what I told you? The old guy said.

"Looking for that traitor?" I asked.

"That's right! That traitor. Hehe. I'll leave after I send you to Afghanistan, and now the Soviet republics in Central Asia are now working with the Yankees against the Afghans, and the person I'm looking for may be in Tajikistan, so I'll go to Tajikistan. The old guy said.

"So that means that after that, Saeed and I took people and led a local guide in Afghanistan to find this alone. This guy named Akmall? I asked.

Without waiting for the old guy to speak, Said spoke, "Sorry for interrupting. I would say that the name Akmal is used by too many people, and if we rely on this name to find it, it is difficult for us to guarantee accuracy. ”

The old guy looked at me first and said, "Answer your question first, you're right." The person who met us in the area was the guide, and he would take you to find it. After speaking, he looked at Said and continued: "You don't have to worry about this problem, the person who took you will take you to the place where he is most likely to be, and someone is always looking for him, and if there is any new news, he will notify you immediately." So don't worry about that, but I want to remind you that this is not a child to play at home, but a fighter in a war-torn country who has changed his name and surname, so this time period may be longer. ”

"How long? Isn't it like we're going to end up being part of the local confrontation with the Yankees? I asked.

"Not really. We don't have the strength to expend our strength there. According to the current situation, the Yankees will win, and there will be no need for us to cause trouble for the Yankees in the guerrilla warfare after that, and those local people are better than anyone else. The old guy said, glancing at his notebook, "My plan is for a month." If that guy is dead, you have to be able to confirm that you can see his body. Also, I need time to see if I can surprise my groupmate. “

"A month... I glanced at Said, who said, "Is this time fixed?" That is to say, in a month, we will evacuate there, regardless of whether there is a result or not. I think there's a problem, which is that if it goes well, we might have a lot of time looking for people, but if it doesn't, then maybe we're spending a lot of time dodging or doing operations to get away from the Yankees and the Northern Alliance. “

"Yes, that makes sense. There will be a lot of accidents in war-torn places, what if something goes wrong on the guide's side? Are we still going on without a guide? I asked.

"If that's the case, you can contact me. We will decide whether to proceed or not according to the situation at the time. The old guy said and thought for a moment, "If you get into that guy's range of activity, I think you should continue to try even if you lose your guide." If you're still far away and the guide is gone, then you can find a place to hide and then contact me. Wait for new commands. ”

"I'm afraid that when the time comes, we will be attacked on both sides, and everyone will regard us as enemies." I said.

"That's not true, this guide didn't come alone, someone came with him, although those people can't do the things of the guide, but if you meet someone who resists the Yankees, you can still prove it." The old guy said.

"A month ... This month I think we're going to have a very difficult time. I looked at Said.

Seyi

De looked at me and said, "No matter how difficult it is, I have to go." More than just finding that guy, the reason to fight the Yankees was enough for me to go. And my people. “

"Okay. That's when I didn't say anything. I nodded and looked at the old fellow, "So we're not going to fight when we get there, are we?" In other words, there is no need to shoot and carry out attacks at will. “

"Yes." The old fellow nodded, and then he added, "Don't ask these questions. This operation will be commanded by you after you go inside. I told Saeed and he agreed. So you don't have to stress that here. “

"Really?" I looked at Said.

Said nodded at me, "Yes." I don't have a problem, I'm not fanatical, I know exactly what to do for our mission, so you don't have to worry. “

"That's good. So we'll leave in two days, right? I asked.

"Yes. If that's fine. We'll be on our way in two days, so you'd better get people up quickly. I would like to emphasize that pick the best. Like you said, it's not going to be a good month. Younis Dao.

"Understood." I nodded, "Did we bring our own weapons and equipment?" ”

The old guy shook his head and said, "I don't need this. Someone will prepare it for us when we get there. Of course, if you have any needs, you can write a list to me, which is special and needs special preparation. If not, don't write it. ”

"What are the specific steps to take?" I asked.

"Let's talk about it when we get to the border, we have to meet with the guide before we can decide." The old guy said and stood up, "Get ready, two, and get your people ready, especially mentally." ”

After leaving the seventeenth innings, it was Ivan who sent us back to camp. As soon as I arrived at the camp, I found Paul, who seemed to know my intentions, and before I could say anything, he said, "I'm ready, man." He said and took out a list, looked at it, and said, "Aliyev, you know someone who is with you to defend your family." Can he? After I nodded, Paul continued, "Salim, is this okay?" And one of his companions. “

"Yes. All three can. I said.

"Here are the ones I asked to join, Lukovic and the gardener. They told me that you had a mission that needed manpower, and that you were dealing with the Yankees, and then they offered me to go with you, no matter where you go. "Paul.

"Okay. These are five people, but I still need five more people according to the old guy's meaning. I said.