Li Lan didn't feel heartache when he gave away the large number of weapons in stock, even if these weapons were completely given away for nothing.

And the results were quickly presented to everyone, the Houthis, who were already at an absolute disadvantage, have turned around, with sufficient weapons to support them, and the Houthi soldiers have the strength to engage the regular army in Yemen head-on.

Coupled with whether it was mixed with a little bit of officers in the Red Guard Corps, it was only in less than half a month that the firefights across Yemen began to enter the stage of stalemate.

The situation in Kenya is also more difficult, but there has been some improvement.

However, for Li Lan, the situation in Yemen and Kenya is only a small link in the strategy, and it is impossible for him to focus on these two countries.

Bagua City at night, began to bustle at night, sprinkler trucks all over the city dispersed the heat left during the day, and Bagua City, where coastal tourism gradually flourished, also ushered in a golden period of development.

At night, the coastal beach of Bagua City has entered the most prosperous time of the day, but because Somali women and men and women are still very conservative, more people just come here to blow the sea breeze and enjoy the chic night view of the coastal city.

As the Somali government strongly encourages young people to pursue sports, sports competitions can be seen on the beach. And it soon became a scenic spot as well.

At the end of the beach, the entire cliff has been transformed into a cliff-like pavilion hotel, facing the sea, with a cool sea breeze and shady cliffs. It is very popular with tourists. At night, the cliffs on the sea are brightly lit. Colorful ribbons are formed.

"This year's service industry is developing rapidly, and the tourism economy is also occupying an increasing proportion."

"It's a pity. Our tourism industry is there, and we can only use novelty to attract tourists, but fortunately, ecological tourism and coastal tourism are developing well, otherwise it is really difficult to do. ”

In the convex embankment pavilion of the cliff-style hotel, more than a dozen people sit together, a simple few fruit platters and some dried fruits, plus a pair of tea sets, is the best enjoyment.

In addition to being busy for most of the year, Li Lan has also specially given herself a little time in the past few days. Accompany Lin Meiqi to feel the real life in Somalia today.

At this moment, all the people sitting here are the right-hand men who have been following Li Lan for a long time, except for Mohammadi and Farah, the rest are all high-ranking generals in the Red Police Corps.

Although it is an ordinary gathering and chatting, the topic of conversation is still three sentences from the bank, Farah, who is in charge of the country's economic development, as soon as he opens the topic, it is related to the economy.

"Somalia's economy is now slowly on the fast track. Your work will be much easier in the future. Li Lan affirmed.

"If we can join the WTO smoothly, it will be more helpful for our economic growth, and at present we mainly rely on oil exports. Moreover, the source of export is still very narrow, which is very detrimental to long-term economic development. Farah said ashamedly: "Although there are many countries that are willing to trade with us, they are all limited by political factors. It has been slow to open new markets. This is my responsibility. ”

"It's not about the efforts of individuals, it's a game between countries. It is not something that can be changed by an individual. As long as we are committed to increasing our national power and influence, these will slowly change. Li Lan said.

The more the topic is spoken, the stricter it becomes. Lin Meiqi, who was originally going to relax, coughed lightly, Li Lan immediately threw an apologetic look, changed the topic, and said: "Farah, I heard that your eldest son insisted on applying for the military academy, and this time the college entrance examination results are also among the best, do you have any ideas as a father?" ”

"It is difficult for us to forcibly reverse the thoughts of our children and grandchildren, and I have no opinion on joining the military, whether he goes to politics or the military in the future, he will also serve the country, as for other issues, children and grandchildren have their own children and grandchildren." Farah said with a slight shake of his head.

"The military career is indeed very dangerous, there is a strict system in the army, and it also depends on his efforts to grow to where he can grow, and I can also understand your feelings in such an eventful season, and your other sons will have to think more about the military road in the future." Li Lan didn't put it bluntly, but that was enough.

Nowadays, many children of high-level government officials are willing to embark on the road of military service, and the annual enrollment of military schools is also the largest number of applicants, and Li Lan is indeed very willing to see this phenomenon. But the children of many families choose the military, and he is somewhat unbearable.

To put it mildly, war can break out at any time, and it is necessary to die on the battlefield, and it is enough for a family to be able to provide one or two places, and there will not be an unsustainable situation.

"Brother Farah was able to send his son to a military academy, which is indeed worth learning from everyone, and being a soldier is also a scar in the heart of people in this land." Lin Meiqi said.

When Mohammadi and Farah heard this, they both nodded one after another, there was no difference between Somalia and other countries, how many teenagers were forcibly taken away to become child soldiers under the warlord melee, and this is goodbye, a life pattern that has lasted for decades, for many African families, it takes a lot of courage to send their children to the barracks in person.

Of course, there have been great changes in Somalia now, the unification and stability of the state power, the cohesion of the people, coupled with the appearance of the Red Police Corps, advanced weapons and equipment, have attracted countless young people to aspire to join the army.

"Now that the size of the garrison corps has reached 200,000, and the number of active troops is approaching 250,000, will the next stage of garrison expansion still follow the original plan?" Ahmet, commander-in-chief of the garrison corps, spoke.

"The original plan will not change, and the garrison corps will expand by one infantry division and one armored brigade a year." Without Li Lan's answer, Tanya spoke.

"Don't talk about this, I'm here for tea today, and talk about some lighter topics." Seeing that the three sentences were not separated from the state affairs, Li Lan spoke.

"Are you going out again?" Lin Meiqi suddenly asked.

"I'll take you with me this time, and you can explain your work." Li Lan nodded, in the past six months, he and Lin Meiqi have been getting together a lot. After all, there is no peace in African countries, and Li Lan's center will change in the next stage. Bringing Lin Meiqi doesn't need him to worry about safety.

Three days later, Li Lan's special plane took off from Baguacheng International Airport again. Flying northeast, three hours later, at the New Delhi International Airport, the Indian Deputy Prime Minister personally greeted the airport, and on the same day, Indian Prime Minister Modi personally met for preliminary state talks.

The president of India is appointed and dismissed by the president, but in reality, the prime minister of India has more power than the president. In political matters, the president also needs to communicate with the prime minister, but the prime minister has no military powers, and the president is the supreme commander of the Indian army.

Li Lan's visit to India this time was not proposed by the Somali side, but India invited Li Lan to visit India after the general election.

On the day of arrival, there were not many events, and the two sides were going to be high-level. It was only a simple contact, and all the items that needed to be negotiated were communicated to each other, and the real meeting was on the second day.

After the morning pick-up, the afternoon will be spent with some relaxing activities arranged by the Indian side. Modi and the wife of the Indian Prime Minister took Li Lan and Maggie Lin on a tour of India's scenery, from museums to the famous Taj Mahal to India's highest university. and participation in a number of commemorative events.

And Li Lan's visit to India has also become the target of the world's attention. Today, Somalia represents not just a simple African country, but a powerful force in the world.

The world's attention to Li Lan. Almost after the leaders of China, the United States, and Russia, almost every country will report on Li Lan's main itinerary, and her appearance rate in the news media is very high, and she has vaguely become one of the world's new giants.

In addition, the relationship between Somalia and India is very delicate, and it is well known that India wants to build the Indian Ocean, and India now maintains two aircraft carrier battle groups and accelerates the construction of its own domestic aircraft carriers.

However, since the Somali war, the Indian dream of the Indian Ocean has become unrealizable, and the prestige and four aircraft carrier battle groups that Somalia has built up in just a few years have been able to withstand its edge except for the United States.

However, India's two aircraft carrier battle groups combined cannot even reach the tonnage of one aircraft carrier battle group in Somalia, and the United States is trying its best to promote the delivery of aircraft carriers to India, and it also sees India's needs.

Fortunately, Indians do not really want to step on the big ship of the United States, and the national policy of never aligning and always being neutral has not changed since the founding of India, otherwise India may really not be able to resist the temptation. Of course, there are also efforts on the part of Russia, and Russia does not want India to really turn to the United States, and it is also trying its best to win over, but it is worth recalling that Russia did not prevent India from receiving the aircraft carrier donated by the United States.

However, Indians are not stupid, India hopes that the United States will help fund the completion of national infrastructure, and Russia has always regarded India as an export dumping ground, so Indians will look for sellers all over the world in recent years.

Of course, the Indians will not really get on the ship of the United States, after all, Somalia does not look very easy to provoke, everyone is separated by less than 3,000 kilometers in the Arabian Sea, if a war really breaks out, then the battle in the Indian Ocean will be tragic, and then how can India withstand the attack of the air force under the powerful fleet and complete industrial system of Somalia.

In addition, there is no conflict of interest between India and Somalia today, except for the rights and interests in the Indian Ocean, although there was some unhappiness between the two sides because of the fishermen's incident, but the overall relationship has not yet reached a cold stage, and Somalia has not taken the Indian Ocean as its own, and has never provoked India.

From another point of view, if Indians want to find a seller, they are naturally running for affordability and advancement, and there is no need to doubt the advanced and practical nature of Somalia's weapons and equipment, and they can enter the jungle and adapt to the hot weather in Somalia, and their applicability is also very good.

In the past few years, Somali weapons and equipment have also been very popular all over the world, and the propaganda effect obtained by the actual combat numbers has made more and more countries choose to buy Somali weapons, which makes Indians look a little moved. 、

However, the main reason why the two countries have not cooperated in the past few years is the Pakistani problem. Now that a new prime minister and a new president have come to power, India is also interested in improving its relations with its neighbor across the sea.

Even if there is nothing to gain from this meeting, it is more practical to meet each other than to be suspicious of each other between the two countries.

The greatest effect of diplomacy is to reduce enemies and increase friends. Now Somalia also needs more friends, so Li Lan also happily agreed to the invitation of the Indian side. and brought Maggie Lin.

He also brought his own team to discuss the prospects for military and economic cooperation with the Indian side. And this was also made clear by the Indian side at the time of the invitation.

The first simple exchange, the result was quite pleasant, the afternoon of relaxed activities, also ended successfully, in the evening Modi personally held a dinner banquet, banquet Li Lan and his wife.

At the banquet, both sides did not talk about politics, but told each other about the customs of their respective countries, and the banquet ended quickly, and both sides went back early to rest. Refresh your energy for tomorrow's day-long high-level talks.

"You didn't really like India before, how could you suddenly agree to an invitation from an Indian." In the middle of the night, Lin Meiqi, who was fading in spring, asked softly while lying in Li Lan's arms.

"The state needs it, and personal feelings can only give concessions to the state." Li Lan said lightly.

"But India has good relations with Japan and the United States in recent years, and it is a traditional economic ally of Britain and France, so what can you get here?" Maggie Lin asked.

"I don't know what I'm going to get, but if Somalia can have one less enemy now, we have to minimize it." This is also the greatest purpose of Li Lan's visit. Although India is not a very powerful country, its huge population and deep development potential should not be underestimated, and it may not be seen in recent years. But in the next decade or two, India will certainly make great progress.

"Then India will be happy, left and right. All want to woo. Lin Meiqi said with emotion.

"Because India now has the opportunity and ability to meet the source, I used to think a lot. Sooner or later, India will become an adversary to Somalia, but now it seems. There is still a possibility of redemption. Li Lan said.

"How likely is it?" Maggie Lin asked.

"Then it depends on tomorrow's meeting, I really hope it, but if the other party opens his mouth, then I can't accept it. However, there is no need to worry, for the time being, India does not want more enemies like us, otherwise they would have agreed to the demands of the Americans. Li Lan smiled confidently and said.

When Lin Meiqi heard this, she slowly turned over, pressed on Li Lan's body, looked up at his eyes, there was some endless melancholy in her eyes, and said: "In the past six months, I have had nightmares again and again, often dreaming that we are separated because of the war, or that you will become the second Saddam or Gaddafi. ”

Li Lan sighed softly, raised her head and kissed Lin Meiqi lightly on the face, and did not say anything.

"In fact, you have today's status, it can be said that you have succeeded, in this world, no one can really suppress you, and then we will develop peacefully, don't continue to be completely opposed to NATO and other countries, I am really worried that one day war will break out." Lin Meiqi said pleadingly.

"Don't worry! Your man is not so light yì to be defeated. Li Lan didn't explain anything, but comforted.

"The right is at its limit, and it is also lonely, just like Wu Zetian said, when it comes to the peak of power, what is increased is only the enemy, and after a moment of happiness, it is accompanied by a lifetime of suffering." Lin Meiqi's eyes were a little confused, and she said longingly: "I really hope that we can live a peaceful life, without the struggle of rights, and without any intrigue, just a few of us, and we will always live with a smile for a lifetime." ”

"Maggie, I'm sorry for you." Li Lan apologized and said softly: "Believe me, wait for me for ten years, your dream will come true, and then I will buy an island in the Pacific Ocean as our paradise." ”

"Is it hard to let go of rights?" When Lin Meiqi heard this, there was no joy on her face and asked.

"At this point today, it is impossible to let go, even if I let go, the country of Somalia will fall into war again under the collapse of NATO, believe me if I let go today, then the fate of Somalia will be more tragic than the original Soviet Union, I need to be responsible for more than 50 million Somalis. And what I am doing today is not just for one country, but also for one nation. I can't give up halfway, so I hope you can understand and support me. With guilt for Lin Meiqi, Li Lan hugged her tightly and said: "Some words seem too thin at this time, but please believe me, my desire is not in power, nor for money, if I really abandon this country, then I will abandon not only a country, but also a nation, and I will have a troubled conscience at that time." ”

"I believe in you, but I also hope that when you think about national affairs, you can think of us." Maggie Lin took her disappointment back to the depths of her heart.

"I'm sorry, I'll use the rest of my life to compensate you" Li Lan muttered over and over again in her heart, hugging Lin Meiqi tightly, thoughts flying in her mind.

Now that he is responsible, he is unshirkable, and he has no way out, and there is already an abyss behind him. Although many times he also wants to find a place without disputes and live a good life, there are still some things that need to be done, which is called responsibility.

The height of the temple is worried about the people, not to mention that behind him, there is more than just a country. (To be continued......)