Chapter 358: Imperative
Wang Dong could not refuse Crown Prince Mohammed's request, because the crown prince had made it clear that Saudi Arabia would directly send troops to the war if necessary.
Does Saudi Arabia have this strength?
Wang Dong didn't think Crown Prince Mohammed was joking.
Before they left for Iraq, the ground forces deployed in the military city of King Khalid had increased to four brigades with up to two hundred combat aircraft.
If needed, Saudi Arabia could also send four additional brigades and 200 fighter jets to King Khalid Military City.
Although the Saudi army has not performed well in Yemen, it will not necessarily disappoint the outside world in a large-scale ground war.
In fact, with the help of military instructors sent by Angu, the combat effectiveness of the Saudi army has been greatly improved.
Saudi Arabia directly entered the war, and the consequences were unimaginable.
When the time comes, Iran will definitely enter the war directly, and then the Gulf countries that are friendly with Saudi Arabia, and the extremist groups that are ready to move will also take the opportunity to attack.
If the United States and Russia were to be invited, it would be a large-scale regional war.
It is not only Iraq that has been torn by the war by involving major powers.
When Saudi Arabia and Iran are reduced to rubble in the flames of war, who will provide energy to the world?
Saudi Arabia and Iran are the world's two largest energy exporters, with a 30% and 20% share in the international market respectively.
In addition, Saudi Arabia and Iran are the cornerstones of stability in the Middle East.
If the two countries are in chaos, extremist organizations will inevitably take advantage of the opportunity to attack, and the Middle East will become a source of turmoil in the whole world.
Of course, the Saudi royal family is certainly the victim.
It was in this way that Crown Prince Mohammed approached Wang Dong and offered to ask Angu to help Razak train the army, so as not to send troops directly.
Wang Dong did not immediately agree, saying that he needed time to plan and prepare.
In this regard, Crown Prince Mohammed expressed his understanding, after all, Wang Dong and they have just returned from Iraq, and they have suffered huge casualties, and they definitely need to be rectified.
In fact, Wang Dong wanted to discuss with Yunlong.
"Let you command the Iraqi army under the command of Razak?"
The crown prince didn't say it explicitly, but that's what it roughly meant. According to the crown prince, Razak did not have a good military commander under him. Wang Dong paused slightly, and then said, "Of course, it is also possible that the crown prince wants us to come forward and hire Huaxia's military advisers. ”
"It can't be."
Wang Dong didn't say anything, waiting for Yunlong to continue.
"The above meaning is very clear, it is not directly involved in this war. Besides, if they refuse to provide even weapons, will they send military advisers? ”
Wang Dong sighed, Yunlong's words were clear enough.
"Moreover, it was Muhammad who made the request, not Razak. Do you think that a military adviser with no qualifications and no acquaintance with even his subordinates can command the three armies? Karim's ability to command the Iraqi army is a prestige gained on the battlefield. ”
"So we can't do anything."
"To be honest, if you really want to invite a Zhao Kuo-style general to fill the number, it is better for you to go into battle in person."
"Me!?" Wang Dong's eyes widened and he looked at Yunlong in disbelief.
"At least, you've been to Iraq and fought against the rebels under the command of Karim."
"That's the Quds Force."
"It's pretty much the same." Yunlong smiled faintly and said, "Also, you rescued Razak, so you will definitely be able to gain his trust and support." ”
"It's a pity that he won't go to the front line and charge."
"Why are you so pessimistic?" Yunlong rolled his eyes and said, "Of course, you have to be fully prepared before you go over. ”
"What preparation?"
"The Iraqi government forces now need not only commanders, but also instructors. Angu personnel have been assisting the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen for the past few years, so sending a group of people to Basra to serve as instructors for Iraqi government forces should not be much of a problem. ”
Wang Dong nodded, indicating that there was indeed no problem.
"Razak does not have many troops at his disposal, and they will soon be depleted, and he will rely on the army he has formed now. Instructors were sent over first to establish prestige in the new army. If necessary, have the instructor serve as an officer in the new army. When the time comes, these armies will be yours. ”
"Fourth brother, you can't say that."
"That's just the truth."
Wang Dong sighed and said, "Or, it's up to you to go over then?" ”
"Come on, you're hitting me?" Yun Long showed a very speechless look. "Who am I, how can I compare to you? You've been out there for the last few years, but I'm spending time in the office. Besides, does Razak know me? It will be ours and yours, but in the end it will be yours. Young man, seize this opportunity, and he will be the emperor of Iraq in the future. ”
Wang Dong rolled his eyes, arguing with Yunlong, he was still far away.
"But, really, it's the only way to go."
Seeing that Yunlong was serious, Wang Dong also became serious.
"Crown Prince Mohammed has made it clear that Saudi Arabia will strike at a critical moment. So far, Iran's attitude has been ambiguous. It is also understandable that it is Karim who has the upper hand now. Although Iran may enter the war after the tide of war is reversed, if the current trend continues, Saudi Arabia will definitely enter the war. By the time you go to the palace, Crown Prince Mohammed has sent envoys to Abu Dhabi, Muscat and Kuwait City. ”
"These Gulf countries will also send troops?"
Yunlong nodded and said, "These monarchies all regard Iran as a mortal enemy, and Saudi Arabia will definitely not pull it down." ”
"In this way, the top priority is to stabilize the situation of the war."
"If possible, we will also try to end this war as soon as possible."
Wang Dong was slightly stunned, but then he understood that what Yunlong said was to help Razak defeat Karim.
Just, is it possible?
The rebels under Karim's command are moving south and are about to attack Samawah, and even with Saudi support, it will be difficult for Razak to turn the tables in the short term.
"I know what you're thinking, but it's useless to think about it so much now. Only one thing is certain: if Karim cannot be held off in Nasiriyah, the Saudis will enter the war. So what we need to know now is how we can stop Karim in Nasiriyah. ”
Wang Dong nodded, indicating that he understood what Yunlong meant, but he didn't say anything more.
"There are two important things, one is to get in touch with the Pakistani authorities as soon as possible to get Pakistan's support, and the other is to send our people over to act as instructors for the government army, and if necessary, to direct the government army to fight. Even so, there is little hope of holding Nasiriyah. ”
"Do your best."
"That's all there is to it."
Wang Dong sighed and immediately called Musharraf.