After nearly half a month of wandering, Li Lu, Zhang Weiwei and Wan Shan finally landed on Iranian soil. While passing through the Persian Gulf, Li Lu saw the US Navy's aircraft carrier battle group, and the Americans were ready to intervene, which was a huge pressure on Iran.

The international environment is unfavorable for Iranians.

After the revolution, the Americans saw Iran as a thorn in the side and wanted to slaughter it as soon as possible. But the Americans were equally unhappy with Saddam's Iraq. As a result, after the outbreak of the Iran-Iraq war, the Americans rarely did not support either side, and not only that, but also imposed a blockade on them.

Looking at it this way, Iran and Iraq are facing the same situation.

However, the Americans are not happy with Saddam Hussein at best, and when the White House has a clear attitude in the later stage, they will not hesitate to choose to support Iraq.

Iran, on the other hand, is facing a blockade of almost two superpowers.

Let's not forget that there was also a USSR.

The Soviets, likewise, did not explicitly choose which side they were rooting for, and they sold arms to both warring sides almost simultaneously. But relatively speaking, Iraq has acquired better arms than Iran's, both in terms of quantity and quality. The Soviets watched the pace of the Americans, because they would always choose the side that the Americans opposed. Not including, of course, the Gorbachev era.

As a result, the Iraqis are at best not replenished with arms, while the Iranians are under the threat of strong force from the Americans – you have no idea when the U.S. Navy carrier battle group in the Persian Gulf will be involved. It's like a sword hanging over the Iranian's head, ready to fall at any moment.

If the Iraqis could still get some arms from the Soviet side, the Iranians seem to have no choice but to do so with the Red Star Industrial Corporation. The French really want to do the business of the Iranians, but unfortunately the Americans are there with a cold face, and the French do not dare to make a mistake.

Two hours after Lelu left the port of arrival, Iraqi air forces attacked the port of Khomeini, blowing up some of the port's facilities.

It is these storming wars that remind everyone that they have entered a war between two sovereign states.

Arriving in Isfahan, Li Lu met Lin Dongfang. He was in charge of the overall logistics and stayed behind. It's just that everyone knows that Lin Dongfang is afraid of any danger - Isfahan is more than 500 kilometers away from the front line, and it couldn't be safer.

The entire floor of the National Hotel was reserved by Red Star Overseas as a base in Isfahan.

Lin Dongfang's first words when he saw Li Lu were, "You can be regarded as here." ”

didn't wait for Li Lu to have a chance to rest at all, he took it upon himself to let Zhang Weiwei and Wan Shan take the luggage to the room first, dragged Li Lu to the side, and said in a low voice, "The Iranians have been waiting for you for more than half a month, and they have been guarding the hotel here, as if there is something important, very anxious." ”

"Puda's?" Li Lu was surprised.

Shapur knows he'll be staying in Singapore for a while and it's unlikely he'll be here to stay.

"A man named Shapur, who has been waiting, never leaving the hotel." Lin Dongfang said.

Li Lu was even more surprised and asked, "Where is he?" ”

"Right next to your room." Lin Dongfang suppressed his voice and said, "I listen to him, it is related to the success of our exploration." ”

Li Lu frowned suddenly, this is not like a threat, Shapur has no motive to threaten the Red Star Industrial Corporation, at least at this moment, the two sides are a community of interests. Then there is only one possibility, and it must be that the war has changed dramatically, and it is not in favor of the Iranians.

Immediately, Li Lu hurried over.

Lin Dongfang was very anxious, and after more than a month here, he had a clear understanding of the local situation. Although the Irku oil area is still about 200 kilometers away from the front line, 200 kilometers alone cannot offset the attack distance of modern warfare.

If the Iranians do not provide protection, it will be difficult to ensure the safety of the exploration team by relying solely on Red Star's own security personnel. Other aspects of support are also very important. Lin Dongfang wanted to be able to find oil in advance and win 30% of the reward.

A year had passed, and when Li Lu saw Shapur, he was stunned.

"Old friend, you've changed too much." Li Lu walked over and hugged Shapur and said, "It seems that your life is not easy. ”

Shapur was very emaciated, and a man in his forties looked little different from a retired man in his fifties and sixties. The sunken eye sockets showed that he was not getting a good night's sleep despite living in this fancy hotel.

"Mr. Li, I really hope that your presence will help us turn the situation around." Shapur said weakly, apparently not holding out much hope for it.

The two sat down.

Li Lu asked directly, "Old friend, even if you add an order now, you won't be able to reach the battlefield in a short time." Of course, the stockpile of munitions can be faster, just take into account the time of sea transportation. ”

"We have lost a lot and the situation is moving in our favor. Additional orders are a must, but I hope to get help from you for more than just the supply of arms. ”

"I'm an arms dealer, and I can't think of anything I can do to help other than arms." Li Ludao.

Shapur shook his head and said, "I know that you are a soldier with a lot of combat experience, and you are also fighting, and you have many veterans under you. I would like to hire you as a military adviser. Mr. Li, don't forget, there is a stipulation in the contract that you are obliged to provide the necessary guidance and training if we need it. ”

"Of course, but that's only for the subject matter of the contract, which means that we are only responsible for guiding and training the use of the products we sell." Li Ludao.

Shapur said decisively, "Yes, we urgently need guidance in this regard!" ”

There were no technical guidance problems, some were clearly tactical. Li Lu had to think about it carefully. The principle of arms dealers is not to participate in the warring of either side, and will always act quietly as arms handlers, and even many arms dealers do not produce arms, they are only responsible for the intermediate link.

After a long time, Li Lu said in a deep voice, "Mr. Shapur, this is contrary to our principles. You know very well in your heart that the Iraqis also bought products from us, do the Iraqis make similar demands, and we have to meet them? ”

Shapur had obviously been thinking about this issue for a long time, and he said solemnly, "Mr. Lee, this war is about the territorial integrity and national honor of our country, and we will definitely not lose and cannot lose. We are willing to pay any price for this. Tehran has already conscripted half of its men of working age into the army, and we are ready for everything. For the sake of victory, at all costs. ”

Li Lu looked at Shapur with a serious expression. When a country unites to work towards the same goal, the national spirit that bursts forth is worthy of anyone's admiration.

"Mr. Li, I have doubts about whether your appointment as a military adviser will help turn the tide of the current war." Shapur said sincerely, "However, we have no other way, and we are willing to try any possibility." As long as you are willing to accept the offer, we will do our best to meet your conditions. ”

There was a long silence.

Li Lu did not think about getting deeply involved in the Iran-Iraq war, and this border war, which lasted for more than eight years, from a multi-service joint operation to a simple army infantry offensive and defensive war, was an excellent opportunity and a big hole of the century. It is ideal to live in a down-to-earth manner by selling some munitions, taking some risks to find and extract oil, and just living like this.

However, Li Lu must realize that Shapur has already put his words to death, and words without threats are the greatest threat. They can come up with 10,000 reasons to reclaim the oil fields, and they don't even need to find a reason. On the other hand, if you can do Shapur this favor, you will get more than you can imagine.

When it comes to the dignity of nations, nothing else is important.