Chapter 7 Something Strange
"Michelangelo, can you be sure?"
After the voice was processed, it could only be roughly judged to be a middle-aged man. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 The same goes for other personnel, which is a necessary means of secrecy.
"Johnson has been working for me for eight years and certainly has no problem."
"The point is, what's in it for us?" It was the one who spoke at the beginning.
"I'm the same problem as Boccaccio, what's the benefit?" This is the third person.
"Raphael, Boccaccio, your question is really valid. It's just that what do we lose if we don't? ”
Several lines of communication lit up green, but no one spoke.
"Michelangelo was right that if we don't, we've got a lot to lose." The fourth speaker was also a middle-aged man. "It's just a small warlord who dares to bargain with us and threaten us, even if Johnson is just a lackey. If this news gets out, what will others think? When Sierra Leonean government forces attacked, Morty may not be able to hold the nest. Since Morty is not very honest, we will re-prop up a spokesperson. In Sierra Leone, there is no shortage of careerists. My proposal is to take out Morty as a warning to the other warlords and strengthen our position in the region. When the conditions are ripe, the base in Ghana will be transferred. ”
This man's status is definitely very high, and after he said that, no one questioned it.
Dante is right, what happened in Gabon has already had a serious impact and it is time to think about building a new base. If I'm not mistaken, Colonel Kidman's troops were on standby in Monrovia. If arrangements are made now, they can be deployed within twenty-four hours. ”
"Dante agrees with Shakespeare, and so do I. Guys, do you have any other opinions? ”
"Dante"?
"Shakespeare"!?
Then, the last person to speak must be called "Leonardo da Vinci".
These guys all use pseudonyms, and they're all Renaissance celebrities. Since there are Dante and Shakespeare, Leonardo da Vinci, who is also the "Big Three", must be indispensable.
That's right, the guy who spoke last was called "Leonardo da Vinci".
After the decision of the "Big Three", no one gave an opinion.
It is clear that the "Big Three" are the leaders of these dozens of arms dealers.
Before the end of the meeting, "Michelangelo", who initiated the meeting, sent out two emails.
Two days is not long, but it is not short.
Of the 1,000 AK series rifles Johnson sent, Morty's men picked out the best and pieced together more than 100 of them.
Wang Dong didn't help, he only promised to die for Morty, and didn't promise to teach Morty's men to fight.
Government forces have already moved from Bo in the southern province to capture Cory Bendu, and the front has advanced to less than ten kilometers from Portoroux.
Last night, the battle at the front was fought for a while.
As soon as it was light, several military trucks brought hundreds of wounded back to the camp.
All of them are lightly wounded, and after a few hours of rest, they can recover their combat effectiveness after a simple treatment of their wounds.
Due to medical conditions, there is no need to treat the seriously injured.
As for the remains of the fallen soldiers, they were all left on the battlefield.
Who cares about the remains of their companions if they can't even take care of the living?
As yesterday, Morty was too busy giving orders to the officers and didn't have time to bother Wang Dong.
After breakfast, the sound of gunfire and explosions was heard again in the west.
The battle was fierce, the government forces were determined to win, and Morty's men did not give an inch.
This is not Morty's war alone, but the war of everyone on the ground.
Under Morty, even if he goes to work in the mines, he can get a mouthful of food, at least food and clothing are not a problem, and if he is lucky, he can wear a military uniform and become a soldier under Morty.
When the government army comes, they will first kill indiscriminately, and then nationalize the minerals.
Locals have lost not only their jobs, but also their lives, homes and loved ones.
Over the decades, such tragedies have been repeated more than a dozen times, without exception.
The battle continued until noon, and the soldiers on both sides had to eat.
The gunfire was a little closer, but the government forces were advancing at a much slower pace, advancing only about 3,000 meters in one morning.
The straight-line distance from Coribundu to Portoru is less than 30 kilometers, but Coribundu belongs to the Southern Province and Portoru belongs to the Eastern Province, and there is no road between the two places, only jungles and swamps.
If government forces attack along the road, they will first have to move south to Sulima and then north along the border road.
It is only after the capture of Zimi that it can pose a threat to Portoru, and it can even bypass Portoru and march directly into Kenema.
It's just that this offensive line is close to 200 kilometers, and it is no better than a direct advance to Portoru.
Shortly before two o'clock in the afternoon, the battle began again.
At this time, Morty sent his first reserve, about three hundred infantrymen, but only a hundred or so were given rifles, which were of inferior quality as Johnson had provided.
Government forces advanced through the jungle, passing through several swamps along the way, and heavy equipment such as tanks was not of use.
Besides, the government army doesn't have a handful of tanks that can move.
The main forces of both sides are infantry, and the main weapons are AK series rifles.
Not to mention heavy equipment, a few loud heavy machine guns are incredible.
When Wang Dong rushed over, Morty was using a satellite phone to contact the outside world.
"Old friend, I said it must have been a misunderstanding...... No problem, see you in the old place after four hours...... Of course, when did I lie to you......"
Wang Dong didn't bother Morty and walked to the sand table.
Although he is a warlord, Morty is from the military after all, and he knows a little bit about combat command, but he is not excellent.
The sand table is rudimentary, with only the main roads and terrain marked, and some blue and red pennants planted on them.
After a few glances, Wang Dong frowned.
"We've been contacted, and in four hours, still outside Kenema, Johnson will personally bring five truckloads of munitions, and we'll leave immediately."
"Don't you think there's a problem here?"
Morty was slightly stunned and pressed his hand against the officer who was about to leave.
"Two days ago, government forces had not yet reached Cory Bendu, and Johnson's convoy was able to move north from Cory Bendu, only passing through a bridge controlled by government forces in the upper reaches of the Seva River before reaching Kenema. Buying the commander of the defenders is obviously not a difficult task. The problem now is that the government forces have already captured Corey Bendu, and Johnson, no matter how powerful he is, will not be able to buy off the commander-in-chief of the government forces. Wang Dong raised his head and looked at Morty. If even Cory Bendu can't get through, how does the convoy carrying arms get to Kenema? ”
Morty's brow jumped a few times, and his expression suddenly became gloomy.
"Johnson has been trading with us for a few years and has never been ......"
Morty pressed his hand and told the officer to shut up.
He was Major Zelaya, one of Morty's leading officers, and he commanded the battle west of Portoru.
"Yes, there's a problem here." Morty let out a long sigh and said, "Zelaya, you take a company to Kenema. If Johnson cheats, kill them all. ”
"Colonel."
Morty waved his hand, indicating that it was not negotiable.
Zelaya was obviously a little angry, glared at Wang Dong viciously, and then turned to leave.
Wang Dong didn't think so, he didn't take Zelaya in his eyes.
In his opinion, Zelaya is unhappy only because Morty values his opinion more.