After passing through Bossaso Airport, the convoy is considered to have entered the Bossaso area.

Leave three trucks behind and concentrate the "cargo" on all three trucks on the other truck. Immediately, four armed off-road vehicles and a military truck headed straight for the city of Bossaso.

When entering the city, no one stopped them, and the convoy entered Bossaso smoothly.

After entering Bossaso, Li Lan also truly realized the extent of the proliferation of Bossaso's guns. Although no AK-47 is actually in their possession, at least more than a third of pedestrians have guns and weapons.

After the convoy entered Bossaso, it also became the target of everyone's attention, and the eyes of pedestrians were basically focused on the convoy.

In fact, this is normal, although Bossaso is an important city in Puntland, but the government forces can not find a few professional armed off-road vehicles, more of those dilapidated pickup trucks, with a heavy machine gun in the back, as a so-called mobile assault liliang.

After a journey of more than four hours, Li Lan rejected the suggestion to find a place to rest first, and the group went directly to a small building in the center of Bossaso that looked pretty good.

In order to avoid unnecessary trouble, Li Lan asked the other soldiers except Ahmad to secretly guard outside, and only Li Lan and Muhammadi and Ahmad entered the small building with the majestic general.

In order to avoid unnecessary trouble, the accompanying soldiers removed the Somali flag from their uniforms and kept only the Somali national emblem. Because in Puntland, there is a new flag of its own, and although there is no overreaction to the Somali flag, armed provocations are always avoided as much as possible.

The appearance of a Chinese brought a lot of waves to the originally calm Xiaolou, and the Bossaso soldiers who were on guard at the gate became vigilant.

"Hey, don't be nervous, I brought this Chinese friend here, I have a business to talk to Mr. Minister." Muhammadi hurriedly spoke.

Li Lan also smiled, pulled the clothes on his body, and showed that he was not carrying a weapon.

"Wait a minute." These vigilant soldiers also understood that they were very cautious in dealing with foreigners, and in order to avoid any diplomatic trouble, they were generally cautious and careful, although their tone was not very polite, but they did not have malicious intentions.

Soon, the soldiers who went in to report ran out, stopped in front of Li Lan and the others, and said politely: "Mr. Minister, please come in and follow me." ”

“xiexie！” Li Lan thanked him, and then followed the Bossaso soldier into the small three-story building.

"Follow me, don't look around, don't walk around." The soldier who led the way reminded as he walked.

Not a big building, Li Lan and his party soon came to an office that looked quite neat. Although this office is not as luxurious, it looks pretty good neatly furnished. On the desk in the middle, Li Lan was surprised to see a laptop.

In the office chair, a slightly chubby black man is writing something in front of the computer, looking very engaged. However, when Li Lan and the others came in, the minister quickly stopped and looked up at Li Lan and his party.

The minister in front of her was the first time Li Lan had seen a somewhat blessed Somali in Somalia.

"Mr. Minister, my name is Lan Li, I have come to China, and I have taken the liberty to come here today to ask Mr. Minister for some things." Li Lan introduced herself very politely in English, and casually mentioned the purpose of the trip.

"My name is Ahmed Aweel, and I am the Minister of Armed Forces in Bossaso, the military and political governor of Commander Bossaso." Aweel also introduced himself in English, and then, pointing to the somewhat shabby sofa on the side, said, "Please take a seat, guests from afar." I'm curious about Mr. Li, how did you get there, I've spoken to the Somali Ambassador to China on the phone, and he hasn't signed your entry application. ”

"Please forgive me, Mr. Minister, because I did not come to Somalia through normal channels, and I did not come to Somalia for tourism or filming." Li Lan replied.

"Then what is Mr. Li doing in Somalia, if it is a business trip, there is no need for this! Now I'm more curious about what Mr. Li is looking for me to help with. "Awei doesn't mind how Li Lan entered Somalia, maybe in other countries, this kind of smuggling behavior will be immediately detained by the local government, but this is Somalia, not a so-called ideal country, whether it is smuggling or not, it is not a problem at all. His previous question was just a question to be raised, he could not care how Li Lan came in, but he had to know the other party's purpose.

"I swear to the God I believe in that my purpose will do no harm to the Somali people." Li Lan said.

"Since Mr. Li doesn't say it, then I can't force it. In this case, in accordance with Somali law, we will immediately inform the Chinese government of your situation through the embassy in China, and ask Mr. Li not to leave Bossaso, and we will send the most elite guards to protect your safety. Please don't mind this, after all, the security in Bossaso is still very poor, and we don't want to take any diplomatic trouble, so please cooperate. Awei said.

"Thank you, Mr. Minister Xiexie, I also have some friends in Somalia, and my safety is already sufficient. And I, a foreigner who entered the country illegally, even if something happened in Somalia, I am afraid that there would be no diplomatic trouble! In this way, there is no need to bother you to inform our government. ”

The atmosphere seemed to be a little cold, and Li Lan had expected the words of this Minister of Armed Forces of Bossaso before he came, and he was not angry about it, and continued: "By the way, what did Mr. Minister do for me to come to Somalia, before I talk about this, I have a gift for Mr. Minister, I believe that when you see the gifts, you will understand the purpose of my coming here." Trust me, that's just a gesture for you. ”

Li Lan still didn't answer himself positively, and Awei didn't mind, anyway, he was at home, and he was the winner no matter what. "I'm looking forward to your gift."

"You won't be disappointed." After speaking, Li Lan gave Ahmed a look. The latter nodded, turned and walked out.

"Mr. Li, before seeing the gift, I was very curious about your friends in Somalia, you know, there is no way to come up with four trucks and four armed off-road vehicles except for the armed ones organized by the government." After Ahmed left, Awei thought for a moment and asked. From the time Li Lan and the others began to pass through the armed outpost, the situation had already been reported to him, and he was still guessing that these were armed by that faction, but now he saw that the parties involved, whether for security or other considerations, he needed to understand.

"Mr. Minister, you just need to know that they are all carrying the Somali flag and national emblem, and they are definitely not armed personnel from Somaliland, otherwise I would not have to come to Bossaso, I would have gone directly to Berbera or Hargeisa." Li Lan explained. He had already made a lot of preparations for this trip, and although Puntland and Somaliland were not on the right path, he had a good attitude towards the formal Somali government and supported the proposal to form a coalition government. That is why he made it clear that his soldiers carried the Somali flag and coat of arms, not Somaliland or Puntland.

"That's for the best." Ah Wei nodded, believing Li Lan's explanation.

"Mr. Minister, I have not come with any political conditions and I will not ask you to do anything to be sorry for the Somali people. Therefore, there is no need to take any precautions against me, and besides, as a Chinese, even if I have any ideas, I can't make any waves in Somalia. Li Lan further explained.

As soon as Li Lan's words fell, Ahmet returned, followed by seven or eight Bossaso soldiers carrying four large iron boxes. The Bossaso soldiers put down the big iron box and walked out, closing the door to their office at Awe's orders.

"Mr. Li, what is this?" Awei was very curious, originally he thought that this Chinese would bring Chinese tea or cigarettes, but he didn't expect it to be four large boxes.

"Open them all!" Li Lan did not directly answer Aweil's question, but said to Ahmed.

When the box was all opened, Awei also saw that the contents were neatly arranged inside, and although the outside was wrapped in oilcloth, he could still see at a glance that there was an AK-47 lying inside.

"What is this?" Awei began to look at Li Lan a little differently.

"There are four boxes of brand-new AK-47s, each gun with a 30-round magazine, a box of 20, each of which is brand new and unused, as long as it runs in a little, the quality of these 80 AK-47s will definitely not be worse than other AK-47s on Shijie, even if it is an AK-47 produced by a former Soviet military factory." Li Lan first explained, and then continued: "And these four boxes of weapons are now your personal belongings, Mr. Minister. ”

"All for me?" Awey was shocked.

"Yes, these are your personal belongings from the moment you come in." Li Lan nodded and said with confirmation.

"Alright! Mr. Li, I was really touched by your gift, and now I can tell you what you are here for. "Awei did not refuse, being an official in Somalia is not a bad thing, he needs these weapons.

Half an hour later, under the personal escort of Awei, Li Lan and his party walked out of the small building, said goodbye with a few smiles, and left a batch of weapons again, Li Lan and his party left here.

Looking at the distant convoy, Awei was a little distracted, and said in his heart: "I hope you are just an ordinary arms dealer and don't bring any turmoil to Somalia." But what does an arms dealer want cement for? Is it an enclosure again? I really hope I'm thinking too much. ”