Chapter 421: Speak Out
Xie Chuyue did not go to Iraq, but stayed in Iraq.
In fact, several of them have been in Iraq for a long time, and after returning to Basra, they have served as military instructors, training recruited recruits.
The boot camp is next to the airport.
When Wang Dong and the others came over, Xie Chuyue personally rushed over.
It's not to greet Wang Dong, but there is something very important.
Just as Wang Dong and the others were coming by plane, Razak gave the order for the two infantry brigades that had just received their weapons to leave for Nasiriyah.
These two infantry brigades have only completed basic training!
In addition, only the most basic equipment, namely individual weapons such as rifles, supplied by the Saudis, lacks heavy equipment and even not enough vehicles.
To this end, the Iraqi authorities have also requisitioned more than a thousand civilian vehicles.
That's it, there's nothing to worry about.
After all, Nasiriyah needed an army to maintain order, a strengthened defensive deployment, and the necessary construction to lay the groundwork for a counterattack.
These require manpower, and it is normal to send two infantry brigades over.
The point is that Razak removed Nanigel from his post and transferred him back, sending a cronie who had just been promoted to major general.
Obviously, Razak wanted to do something, and Nanigel was definitely against it, so he threw away the black yarn hat.
What's going on?
At this juncture, what else can be done except to launch an immediate counterattack?
Having experienced the bloody battle of Nasiriyah, Nanigel was well aware of the strength of the rebels and even more aware of the combat effectiveness of the government forces, and certainly raised objections.
In fact, generals with a little sense will oppose it.
No matter how bad the rebels are, it will not be difficult to deal with two infantry brigades.
As for the cronies of the Razak faction in the past, it must be Zhao Kuo's kind of mouthful who is good at talking on paper, but has no actual combat experience.
Let a guy who can only talk and use war as a shortcut to promotion lead the troops, and Lazak's head is in the water?
Although Wang Dong doesn't like Razak very much, in his understanding, Lazak is not the kind of commander who plays with major decisions.
You know, before and after the Battle of Nasiriyah, many of Razak's decisions were prescient.
In terms of appointing Nanigyr as commander-in-chief of the Nasiriyah garrison, sending an additional brigade of troops, and giving Wang Dong full authority to decide on front-line combat operations, Razak showed the generosity and wisdom of a wise commander, even if he refused to send more troops to the front line in the later period.
Why would he be so confused?
Carried away by victory?
Or is it bewitched?
The stakes were so high, Wang Dong dared to hesitate, and immediately took Luo Qing to the Provisional Prime Minister's Office, and asked Xie Chuyue to report to Yunlong immediately.
Not much has changed in Basra, but it is clear that the situation is much more stable.
Take the pedestrians on the street, for example, they are no longer as frightened and panicked as Wang Dong was when he came last time.
Last time, of course, to be exact.
It is a good thing that people's hearts are stable.
The Provisional Prime Minister's Office is still the same, heavily guarded, with dozens of guards guarding the outside alone, and two tanks parked outside the door.
Wang Dong called in advance, and Lyanna was waiting for them at the door.
Razak was in his office, talking on the phone, with a serious look on his face, as if he was afraid that Wang Dong would not know that he was the main big man in Basra.
If you want to talk about pretending, or pretending to be forced, Razak is definitely a master.
Let Wang Dong stand for about half a minute before Razak put down the microphone.
"Mr. Wang, please take a seat, you're not at all polite here."
"Your Excellency, can we talk alone?" Wang Dong was indeed not polite, it can also be said that he was very polite, and did not give Razak any face.
Razak was slightly stunned and nodded to Lyanna who was standing in the doorway.
Wang Dong also nodded at Luo Qing and asked her to wait outside.
"Mr. Wang, ...... are you?"
"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, I am now the plenipotentiary of Crown Prince Mohammed and am responsible for all matters related to Saudi Arabia."
Razak's brow jumped a few times, and his expression suddenly darkened.
"I wonder, why remove Major General Nanigal?"
"Need a reason?"
Wang Dong smiled coldly, stared at Lazak, and asked him to continue.
"Yes, he is a hero of Nasiriyah and a role model for all officers and soldiers, but he is also a general of the Iraqi government army and must obey the supreme commander!"
"So, the rumors are not false?"
"What rumors?"
Wang Dong let out a long breath and said: "Your Excellency Prime Minister, although I am not an Iraqi soldier, you should know that people like us who were born and died on the battlefield do not like to beat around the bush the most. If Your Excellency really thinks that with two brigades it will bring a decisive victory, then I can assure you that it will not be a victory, but a disaster. At that time, we will have to reconsider our actions in Iraq. ”
"You're threatening me?"
Wang Dong didn't speak, but he was indeed threatening Razak.
"Who do you think you are? If it weren't for the sake of Crown Prince Mohammed's face, I would have listened to your nonsense? ”
"Your Excellency, you'd better think clearly before you say the next word."
Razak's facial muscles twitched a few times, he was angry, but he was also scared, because he felt that Wang Dong could easily break his neck.
After a while, Razak's face looked a little better.
He's really good at pretending, but he's also very self-aware.
You can't take Wang Dong seriously, but you can't help but give Crown Prince Mohammed face.
You must know that Wang Dong's words can not only influence Crown Prince Mohammed's attitude towards Razak, but even determine Razak's life and death.
Without the support of Crown Prince Mohammed, is Razak far from death?
"You are the plenipotentiary sent by Crown Prince Mohammed, and I respect your opinions and suggestions, but I also ask you not to dictate to the internal affairs of our country."
Wang Dong was very angry, but there was no reason to refute it.
The removal of front-line generals is indeed an internal affair of Iraq, and Razaka did not order a counterattack, so the rumors cannot be taken seriously.
"Your Excellency is right, then I went to visit Major General Nanigal as a friend, which is not considered interference in internal affairs, right?"
Razak was slightly stunned, and immediately said with a smile: "Of course not, you are an honorary major general of our army, of course you can go to visit Major General Nanigel." ”
"Then, I will not delay your precious time any longer." Walking to the door, Wang Dong stopped, turned back to Lazak, who was watching him, and said, "I have no right to interfere in your internal affairs, but I hope that Your Excellency will listen to my opinions and not let the soldiers make meaningless sacrifices." ”
Razak didn't say anything, and Wang Dong didn't ramble anymore and left the office.
Outside, Luo Qing was already very impatient to wait, obviously hating that British girl very much.