Lusaka, the capital of Zambia.

Before the C-130 carrying Wang Dong and others stopped, a convoy drove over.

All of them are Mercedes-Benz G series off-road vehicles, and there are more than 20 of them.

Although these vehicles are expensive, they are really nothing compared to the weapons and equipment used by mercenaries.

In fact, like other mercenaries operating in Africa, almost all of the equipment of the "Angu" company here, such as these off-road vehicles, is sent through smuggling channels, and the origin is not so glamorous, most of them come from underground channels, and some are even dirty cars.

Why?

Cheap.

In the regular market, a G500 costs more than $70,000, and a G500 of unknown origin purchased from underground channels costs about $30,000 including freight.

As for performance, there's obviously nothing to worry about.

Among the mercenaries, there are not only one or two who know cars, and any car needs to be modified.

For example, the doors and chassis of these G series off-road vehicles have been strengthened, the doors can block 7.62mm machine gun rounds, the chassis can withstand the shock wave generated by the explosion of a 5-kilogram mine, and even the suspension system has been improved to support the heavier body.

In addition, annular rails are installed on the roof.

Why?

If necessary, a machine gun can be mounted on the roof of the car.

Due to the capacity constraints of the C-130, Wang Dong only brought 80 operatives.

Also restricted by transport aircraft, all of them carried only individual weapons.

Other weapons needed in the operation are provided by local agencies.

Although Africa is not the company's main market, especially in southern Africa, Wang Dong sent Lei Dong a few years ago to open an office here and also undertake some business, such as providing personal security services for senior officials of the Zambian authorities.

In addition, D&F also has a presence in Zambia.

What's the business?

Supplied the DF762 series of firearms to the Zambian Defence Force and was responsible for the modification of the heavy equipment of the Zambian Army, especially those tanks and combat vehicles procured from China.

You must know that the main battle tank of the Zambian Army is still the Type 59 produced in China.

Of course, it's 59D.

Because they received the news in advance, the local operators had already made arrangements to send the equipment needed for the operation to Mangu.

In fact, the truck carrying the equipment is on its way to Mangu.

Zambia is a relatively stable country in southern Africa, and its economy is not bad, and among landlocked countries, it can be said that it is very good, but its infrastructure is still very bad, from Lusaka to Mangu more than 700 kilometers, all of which are paved with dirt.

Fortunately, it rarely rains in this place, and it is the dry season, and the rainy season has not yet arrived.

On the way over, Wang Dong received a call from Yunlong.

It has already been confirmed that the drone was shot down.

Because the drone flies at an altitude of more than 8000 meters, it is tentatively concluded that there must be medium-range anti-aircraft missiles in the vicinity of Onjiva.

This means that there is an equal chance that the transport plane will be shot down.

That's right, Wang Dong and they have to go to Mangu first.

When I got there, I decided whether to enter Angola from the ground or by helicopter.

Actually, there is no choice at all.

Why?

If you take a helicopter, you need at least 4 medium helicopters of the Mi-17 class, and you can't carry heavy equipment.

Where to get 4 helicopters?

In addition, if there is no heavy equipment, even if they reach Wengjiwa, they may not be able to rescue Xie Chuyue and them.

The only way to carry enough heavy equipment is to rely on vehicles, which means entering Angola from the ground and passing through the Longa-Mawenga National Park.

If all goes well and a stronghold has been established on the west bank of the Kubango River, east of Onjiva, then it will be considered to send a helicopter over to take Wang Dong and them to Onjiva.

Of course, this means that it takes a lot of time.

Why?

The distance from Mangu to the Kubango River is 600 kilometers in a straight line, which is almost the maximum range of a medium-sized helicopter, so it is necessary to establish a forward base in advance, so that the helicopter transporting supplies and personnel can refuel before returning home, which also requires the investment of enough manpower and material resources.

So, Wang Dong, are they willing to stay for a few days?

Yunlong also mentioned that someone had been asked to analyze the last recording, that is, those few sentences in Portuguese, which proved to be a local accent.

What do you mean?

It was the Angolans who spoke, and most likely the rebels.

So, why attack Xie Chuyue and them?

Yunlong did not say, but only told Wang Dong that after arriving in Angola, he should not trust anyone, including the Angolan government army and rebels.

Why?

This is most likely a trap.

In fact, Wang Dong thought of this on the way over.

Rebels in Angola have long been active in the south, and when government forces launch encirclements, they will flee into Namibia.

Although there is no evidence that the Angolan rebels have taken refuge in South Africa, the fact that they have taken refuge in Namibia shows that the Angolan rebels have an extraordinary relationship with South Africa, at least with the tacit approval of the South African authorities, and perhaps with some South African mercenaries.

Clearly, there is no reason for the Angolan rebels to attack South African convoys, let alone kill South African prospectors.

Then there is only one possibility.

What the?

What happened in northern Namibia before was actually directed by the South African authorities, creating a justification for sending troops to Angola.

In fact, this also explains why the Angolan government has denied any involvement in this matter.

In addition, in the aftermath of the incident, the Angolan authorities sent troops to Onjiva, also in an obvious attempt to get rid of relations and not give South Africa an excuse to start a war.

Unfortunately, the South African authorities have already made up their minds.

Yunlong made it clear that the South African army assembled in Namibia has exceeded 50,000 men, and several brigades of combat troops are heading north.

If all goes well, the South African army can launch an offensive in half a month.

Of course, even if it doesn't go well, the South African army will be able to enter Angolan territory, capture Onjiva, and take control of the vital mine.

In addition, Yunlong mentioned that a Chinese company is in discussions with the Angolan authorities about mining deposits.

In the last year, the company sent people to Onjiwa to inspect the local situation, and the negotiations included mineral deposits near Onjiva.

Of course, this is just a discussion, and it is still very early before the agreement is signed.

Overall, the situation on the ground is extremely complex.

Yunlong also gave advice that after rescuing Xie Chuyue, he had to try to control Wengjiwa and, if necessary, establish a military base in the area.

It's just that Wang Dong is only concerned about the rescue operation now.

As for whether to control Onjiva or not, whether to fight a battle here, he hasn't decided yet.