Chapter 70: The Coming Tide (I)
Almost in the face of the scorching heat of the explosion of various missiles falling from the sky, Halbara drove into the city of Oman, which had been battered by the melee. Almost at the moment when the two overloaded Toyota pickup trucks had just rushed into the city, Sun Zhao's hoarse voice full of exhaustion was heard again in the communicator: "There are no large fortifications on the road to the Chinese embassy that can pose a threat to you, you can reach the embassy relatively smoothly." But there's bad news for you - you'll have to stay inside the embassy and wait for me to find a new way to evacuate! β
His heart tightened suddenly, and Tang Guoming quickly pressed the communicator button: "The airport in Oman City is completely ruined?" And - what does it mean to be in the embassy? The embassy has already been attacked? β
Sun Zhao: "The airport in Oman City has been shelled more than five times in a row, the only two runways are no longer usable, and the airport tower has been repeatedly fought over by several different armed men, and it was blown up an hour ago. Oman City is now in a state of absolute anarchy, with at least three groups of armed men from different tribes raiding and looting the embassy. Among the embassy guards, there are already wounded, but they are still holding on, waiting for your arrival. β
After thinking for a while, Tang Guoming pressed the communicator button again: "Can you leave Oman City as soon as possible after meeting with the embassy staff?" β
Sun Zhao: "There is no safe enough place for you to stay near Oman City, the company ...... We're trying to figure out a way to get you out of danger as soon as possible. But until then, guarding the embassy will keep you relatively safe! β
Tang Guoming: "Where you have already been plundered at least three times, do you think you can still guarantee safety?" β
Sun Zhao: "According to the information I have received, the relevant departments are communicating with different armed tribes, and at least an agreement has been reached with the heads of more than five armed tribes so that they will not invade the Chinese embassy again!" β
Nodding unconsciously, Tang Guoming asked, "In other words, except for the five tribes that have reached an agreement with the relevant departments, the armed personnel of other tribes may still attack the embassy?" β
From the communicator, Sun Zhao's long sigh suddenly came: "So what I said is - guard the embassy, wait for the next news!" I am transmitting specific information to you. In the meantime, I'll do my best to help you! β
Looking at the crater that was still bubbling with red flames in the rearview mirror, Tang Guoming's mouth couldn't help but have a smile on the corner of his mouth: "Similar to this kind of aerial fire cover of unknown origin? β
With a few chuckles, Sun Zhao's response became more and more hoarse: "I can't be sure now, give me some time, maybe I can do better?" β
Looking at the cloudy sky from the car window again, Tang Guoming shook his head with some apprehension: "As far as I know, those so-called military contractors are not good men and women. Especially those guys who independently own the base of operation of the drone, behind them ......"
Before Tang Guoming could finish speaking, Sun Zhao had already interrupted Tang Guoming's words again: "Those guys behind them are also at the Oasis Base, otherwise how do you think I can give an attack order to their drone control base?" β
Turning his head to Halbara, who had also heard the content of the communication, he showed a silent smile, and Tang Guoming said slowly: "Changed your habits? Are you willing to take the time to explain to us where air support is coming from? β
A dry cough came from the communicator, which seemed to be disguised: "I haven't closed my eyes since you left the Oasis base. While providing you with as much support as possible, we will also process other information that can be gathered. Occasionally, I talk a lot, but it's just because I need to decompress, not because my behavior has changed in any way - you are two kilometers ahead of you and you are the destination, and I have already informed the people left behind in the embassy! β
As if he was really embarrassed by his sudden words, Sun Zhao cut off the communication with a little self-talk. Turning his head to look at Pei Wei, who was staring at him, Tang Guoming said in a harmonious voice: "Old Pei, I'm afraid we are not out of danger for the time being." It's the same old saying - listen to me, we all have to leave safely! β
Obviously, he had heard from the conversation between Tang Guoming and Sun Zhao that the current situation in the embassy was not so optimistic, Pei Wei nodded at Tang Guoming with a wry smile: "Captain Tang, as long as we can really leave this hellish place, we will listen to you!" But...... Even the embassy is bad for the robbery of those tribal armed forces, let's enter the embassy again at this time, really...... Can it be insured? β
Looking at the red flag hanging down by the rain on a three-story concrete building in front of the road, Tang Guoming nodded heavily: "There are many people who are thinking and working hard for our safety!" Lao Pei, you have to treat me...... Have enough confidence in us! β
As we talked, the Toyota pickup truck driven by Halbara had already driven up to the three-story concrete building, which was strewn with bullet holes and smoke marks. Raising his eyes to look at the iron gate that had been beaten to pieces, Tang Guoming quickly jumped out of the Toyota pickup truck and strode to the iron gate. Without waiting for Tang Guoming to speak, from the iron gate, a hoarse but firm voice shouted loudly in English: "This is the Embassy of the People's Republic of China, according to international ......."
Looking down at his arm that had been painted black with camouflage oil paint, Tang Guoming suddenly shook his head with a wry smile, and opened his mouth to interrupt the voice shouting inside the gate: "We are employees of the Chinese Entrepreneurs Association in Africa, escorting Pei Wei and other nineteen Chinese farm workers to the embassy!" β
It seemed that Tang Guoming's appearance with obvious Asian characteristics was clearly seen from a bullet hole, and after Tang Guoming wiped the camouflage oil paint on his face with his clothes, the voice inside the door was obviously relieved, and asked tentatively in Chinese: "Your surname?" β
"Don't have your surname Tang!"
"There's a Mr. Xiong, are you familiar?"
"It's not too familiar, it's just a meal together."
When the words fell, the originally closed iron door had suddenly appeared. The two young men, who were drenched in heavy rain, pushed open the iron door separately and shouted to Tang Guoming: "Come in!" β
Strode to the side of the iron gate to get out of the way, Tang Guoming raised his hand and signaled Halbara to drive into the courtyard inside the iron gate, but at the same time turned his head to look at a middle-aged man waiting in the iron gate: "How many people are there in the embassy?" β
Stretching out his hand to wipe the rain off his face, the middle-aged man who was also drenched by the rain raised his eyes and looked at Tang Guoming: "Five!" The counselor is in the communications room, I am the second secretary, and there are three attachΓ©s! β
Without waiting for Tang Guoming, who was frowning, to speak again, the middle-aged man who commanded the two young people to close the iron door again had already preemptively said: "The situation in the United Emirate of Bissau is a bit special, so the highest-ranking official in the embassy is the counselor. In order to reduce the danger of the original consular staff, the Counsellor has ordered others to escort the Chinese citizens who arrived at the Chinese Embassy before leaving. And we...... Stay and wait for you! β
Nodding slightly, Tang Guoming didn't make much politeness, and neatly said to Halbara and the others who had jumped off the Toyota pickup truck: "Fry liver, big worker, go upstairs and be on guard!" Judge, patrol the surroundings of the embassy. Lei Gong, set up a defensive isolation belt. β
Listening to Tang Guoming's orders to Pan Guan and others, Guo Nu and Lu Xin, who jumped off the Toyota pickup truck with an assault rifle, quickly approached Tang Guoming: "Captain Tang, what can we do?" β
After a slight hesitation, Tang Guoming raised his hand and pointed at Bao Lei, who was sorting out the only remaining weapons and equipment: "Collect and count the existing weapons and ammunition, and prepare to assist in defense!" β