Red Alert Somalia

Chapter 17 Loyalty Beyond Faith

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The convoy made a round in several lively streets before heading towards the Bosasso International Hotel.

When the convoy got closer and closer to the hotel, Li Lan was surprised to find that there are quite a few greens that are very rare in the past month.

The landscape trees on the roadside, the flowerbeds along the road, the neat buildings and the beautifully restored houses, if you don’t tell them, no one will believe that this is Bosasso.

This was also the first time Li Lan came to Somalia to see the shade of trees. It was really rare.

“This was originally a gathering place for foreign embassies, and now many houses are vacant. Except for the embassies of Italy, the United Kingdom and other countries that are still in use, they were basically withdrawn from 1991 and never returned. Many countries place their embassies in Somalia in other countries. For example, Djibouti has a Chinese liaison office in Somalia.” Mohammed said.

"You seem to be concerned about these things." Li Lan said.

"I think those who still have hope for the country will pay attention to these. In fact, I have been thinking that if Somalia is located in the Horn of Africa, the international waterway is the Gulf of Aden outside, and there are pirates, I am afraid the whole world I don't even pay attention to the little Somalia, because it is too poor here." Muhammad smiled bitterly.

Li Lan also nodded in sympathy. As Muhammad said, Somalia is too poor. If it weren't in an important traffic road, there was a piracy problem, no one would care about it.Of course, once the news that Somalia has a lot of oil is confirmed abroad, this situation may change, but I am afraid that it will not be good news for Somalis by then.

Although the oil in Somalia is not a secret to the outside world, the oil reserves have not been fully proven.Due to security and other issues, many countries and companies that are interested in oil here are afraid of making ends meet.Once the news that Somalia has a lot of oil is confirmed, when there is enough interest in the investment, there will be no scruples.

"I used to think that Somalia was the most chaotic. Now thinking about it, Somalia is not bad, but there are more conflicts between tribes. Unlike Palestine, although it is small, the contradictions involved are big. It involves the world's three major religions. And has a long history , Entangled and difficult to resolve. Therefore, my friend, as long as it is not a conflict of religious beliefs, he can always find a solution. Ninety-nine percent of Somalia are Muslims. This is also a problem for Somalia. A good thing can also be said to be an opportunity for peaceful reunification." Li Lan thought for a while and said.

Mohammed did not continue to say anything, because the convoy had reached the gate of the hotel.

Here, no pedestrians have weapons in their hands, but there are many soldiers on patrol.Especially around nine o'clock, there are many soldiers holding weapons guarding.Seeing Li Lan's motorcade, he just watched over vigilantly, and made no other actions.

"It seems that the boss of this hotel has a lot of energy!" Seeing the surrounding scenes, Li Lan sighed in her heart.

The convoy stopped at the door, Mohammed opened the door and walked straight into the hotel, but Li Lan and the soldiers did not move.

"Ahmed, you said how we should save Somalia." Mohammed left, waiting, Li Lan asked Ahmed sitting in the front row.

"Sorry commander, I only fight, and I haven't considered these issues. But I believe that the commander's wisdom will definitely be able to resolve the problems in Somalia." Ahmed replied.

"Yes, this is not your major, but why do you conclude that I will definitely change here? What are you based on?" Li Lan was a little curious about the following passage.Although these soldiers are extremely loyal to themselves, loyalty does not mean blind trust.They also have their own thoughts and their own judgments.

"Because the entire base is owned by the commander alone, even if the commander really can’t resolve it, isn’t there still a base? If the world has the most hope to completely resolve the various problems in Somalia, it’s not the commander and The cooperation of the base is none other than that," Ahmed said affirmatively.

"Is the base really that magical?" Through this day's understanding, Li Lan has realized the difficulties in the future, and Ahmed's words made him suddenly feel a little relaxed.Leaning on the seat, whispered.

"No, the base is not magical at all." Ahmed shook his head when he heard Li Lan's words.But obviously, this is exactly the opposite of what he just said.

At this moment, Li Lan was a little surprised, but Ahmed's next words made him understand what Ahmed wanted to express.

"Because only the cooperation of the base and the commander can the base perform its magical function. If there is no commander, there is a meaningless building between the bases. It is like Allah and the Quran, and it is indispensable."

Hearing Ahmed's opinion, Li Lan was really surprised and couldn't help asking, "Why do you know this?"

"Is it weird to know this? Each of our brothers knows this. Our mission is to serve the commander, and we originate from the base. This does not need to be understood at all, it will be known naturally, and the commander can also understand this. Our instinct." Ahmed replied naturally.

"What else do you know about the base?" Li Lan shook his head and continued to ask.

"I don't know the others." Ahmed said.

Seeing Ahmed with a serious face, Li Lan also believed that he did not lie to himself, but he still has one question, a very important question to ask: "Ahmed, I hope you will answer this question sincerely. Me. Let’s suppose, if one day I separate from the base, you will choose to guard the base or continue to listen to my orders.” Suddenly felt that this question was not good enough, and changed his words: “I’m right. Understand that, if the base chooses another commander in the future, then you will listen to whoever orders. It is me or the new commander."

"Commander, this problem does not exist. Anyway, my instinct tells me that there will always be only one commander on the base. Even if the commander has any accident, there will never be a second commander on the base." Ahmed some Doubtfully replied.

In fact, after getting the base inexplicably, Li Lan has always had such a mentality about gains and losses.In addition, the base has too many secrets for him, and he has always felt that the base does not look like his own at all.

He once asked his assistant about this question, and the assistant's answer was the same as Ahmed's answer just now.But he has been unable to calm down on this matter.At that time, the base assistant praised him. This was the idea of ​​a real commander and the potential to be a hero.

"Whether it may exist or not, answer my question." Li Lan, who has already received the same answer, did not regard Ahmed's answer as an answer. He wanted the most direct answer.

Hearing Li Lan’s words, Ahmed did not hesitate to salute: "Our mission is to always be loyal to our commander. The commander can order us through the base, but the base cannot order us without authorization, because it is not our loyalty. Even if we change a commander in the future, our loyalty to you will not change in any way. You are the eternal God in our hearts, and there will always be only one God. Even the true God cannot replace you in our hearts. Your words are more than the oracles. Your words and deeds are our rules. The people you don’t like are our enemies. Even if we go back and immediately destroy the base, we will implement them without hesitation."

With a solemn salute and firm gaze, Li Lan was once again deeply moved.Whether it’s the description of the base or living together these days, he deeply understands that although they are just the most basic unit of the base, every soldier has his own thoughts, his own values ​​in life, his seven passions, and his own beliefs. .

Perhaps the starting point is the relationship between the Somali people. Each of these soldiers believes in Islam and also worships. On Sundays, they are all vegetarians. It can be said that each is a qualified Muslim.

As for Ahmed's answer, while Li Lan was moved, she also clearly felt their thoughts.With such soldiers, Li Lan has reason to believe that even if they are holding wooden sticks and spears, they will still make the enemy afraid.

Ahmed's final answer also calmed Li Lan's originally floating heart.