Red Alert Somalia

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The routine meeting soon came to an end. When the meeting ended, Li Lan stopped Muhammad and Farah.

After everyone had left, the door of the meeting room was closed again, and Li Lan said, "Are there any special circumstances recently."

"Yes. I'm just about to report to you! It's about Russia." Farah nodded seriously and answered very simply.

Li Lan, who was originally just a routine question, heard Farah's answer, and he moved in his heart and said, "Tell me in detail."

"It's like this. Someone checked into our hotel in Bosasso last night..."

Bossasso International Hotel, after opening again from the port, Farah continued to operate it again as part of the territory's income.

The thing is that from yesterday, several Russian businessmen brought in a batch of ore, claiming to be in Bosasso for fuel and fresh water supply, and stayed in the Bosasso International Hotel for a day or two of rest.As a normally open port, the personnel guarding the port will be released. After all, the replenishment of fresh water and fuel, as well as the cost of docking, are also one of the important sources of income for the port.

However, after these people entered the hotel, they found the general manager who managed the hotel and asked some questions.Although Farah is not the owner of the hotel, he has hired an exquisite person to manage him, but he often walks around in Bosasso. Yesterday, he happened to be in Bosasso to receive the staff of the Chinese Grain Ship in the hotel.

The general manager of the hotel quickly told Farah about the incident, and when Farah wanted to figure out the identity of these people, they recognized him as soon as they met.As a result, it became very simple. These Russians are indeed businessmen, but they came here on behalf of the Russian government, and the meaning is very simple, that is, to buy weapons.

Although Farah was very excited about this incident, because one of the tasks assigned to him by Li Lan was the operation of arms sales, but the matter involved a country like Russia after all, and a military power came to Somalia to offer to buy Weapons, Farah dare not call the shots.This kind of thing is simple and simple, and complicated and extremely complicated. Once any problems arise, he can't afford it.

Therefore, after setting up those people, Farah hurriedly returned to the territory overnight, and planned to ask Li Lan what he meant through today's meeting.

After Li Lan heard it, he immediately felt that the matter was extraordinary. Russia's move was meant for a drunkard.And are these people Russian? Are they really Russian?These are all questions.Could it be that the United States is playing tricks in the back, after all, the United States did not play less in the past.

And even if Russia came to claim to buy weapons this time, it was hard for Li Lan to believe.After all, Russia inherited the defense industry of the Soviet Union, and the technology is bigger than the horse, and there is no need to buy weapons from him.With the weapons and equipment exposed by the army, do the Russians really have such great interest?

These are issues that have to be considered. Indeed, Li Lan should bear this sentiment for the mutual assistance of China and Russia.After all, without China and Russia cheering behind, Li Lan has long been wiped out by European and American countries.As long as the friendship continues, Li Lan will naturally admit it.

However, if Russia really makes this tune now, then Li Lan needs to think about the relationship with Russia in the future.

Even if China and Russia are currently in the honeymoon period, they do not necessarily have a honeymoon period with Russia.In short, everything depends on Russia's attitude. He will not provoke Russia for no reason, and naturally he will not wag his tail.Of course, if Russia really brings sincerity, then it will accept it openly. Anyway, if you don't take things about polar bears, you will be an idiot.

In an instant, Li Lan understood the various twists and turns in it, and the possible consequences of this incident, and immediately had a plan in his heart.

"You just said that these Russians brought ore?" After thinking about this, Li Lan thought that Farah had just talked about ore, and now that the word ore has become Li Lan's most sensitive nerve.

"All three ships, according to the port's filing records, are all ore. I asked them and they claimed that they brought high-purity refined iron ore, and some of them were high-purity copper that was intended to be shipped back from India. Mine." Farah said surely.

"Where are these things going to?"

Li Lan's heart moved. He knew very well that Russia has always been a major energy exporter, not only natural gas, but also a large number of ore exports. The total annual export value accounts for 20 of Russia's economic income, which is a very large export amount. .

Prior to Li Lan's consideration of importing ore, the first choice was Russia and South American countries. These places were not in line with the United States and would not refuse his import requirements under normal circumstances.At least if the UN has not formally passed trade sanctions against him.

However, considering the funding issue, Li Lan did not take action for a long time.

"According to the answer in the chat, they are going to send back to the country, because this batch of ore was mined from India." Farah didn't know Li Lan's concern about this batch of ore, but just answered truthfully.

"Very well, these people are still in Bosasso?" Li Lan nodded, starting to have some thoughts in his heart.

"Still in the hotel, they hope to see you and discuss the matter in detail, so they haven't left. However, they also said that in order not to attract too much attention, the time must be arranged as soon as possible." Farah is not clear about Li Lan's The meaning of the word "very good", but he answered without asking.

"Well, I'll arrange to send them to the territory later, and I will meet them in person." Li Lan nodded.

"The sir, is there anything else?" Farah nodded, then asked.

"There are several things, but first I want to know, how is the arms trade going now?"

Hearing Li Lan’s question, Farah, who was in charge of the matter, slowly said: “The arms trade that had already begun to take shape was temporarily suspended for a while during the battle more than two months ago. Fortunately, after the fighting subsided, we and Many customers have resumed contact.

Previously, our arms sales routes had always been Kenya and Ethiopia. The main customers were Sudan and other war-torn countries in Central Africa. Some individual organizations were also very interested in our weapons.In the past, the most popular product was anti-tank rocket launchers. Recently, we launched anti-tank missiles and portable air defense missiles. The response was very fierce and there were many more orders.

However, we have a problem, and that is transportation. Some customers need us to transport weapons.This matter requires our troops to escort, which becomes very troublesome.After all, in Somalia, weapons transportation is really unsafe. Without armed escort, as long as it is a convoy, it will not go far."

The arms trade, as a very important currency income of the territory, has always been concerned by Li Lan.Especially in the case of base production, the profits of weapons are often as high as dozens of times or hundreds of times.

However, being an arms dealer in this place has both advantages and disadvantages. The advantage is that buyers are everywhere, and the disadvantage is safety.Li Lan is naturally not afraid of the idea of ​​having individual forces attacking his own weapons, but as Farah said, for those buyers who request weapons to be transported past, they need a team of armed men to escort them.At least it can make many cats and dogs not dare to make ideas.

Moreover, it is the time when the territories are developing rapidly. In this society where everything needs money, whether it is base funds or real money, a large amount is needed to maintain.At the same time, this also requires Li Lan to diversify currency income and strive to achieve certain gains in all fields.

However, Li Lan didn't feel any difficulties with the concerns that Farah said. It is not a problem at all for the strength of the current territory.Can't provoke NATO, and can't provoke local forces in Africa?

If someone really dared to die, send a self-exposing truck to take care of them comfortably embarking on the hell train.

"This is not a problem. I will talk to you in detail later. As long as our business is booming, I can sell tanks."

In fact, from the beginning of the arms trade, the foreign trade products produced by Li Lan have been weakened.Li Lan specially asked the base to produce the foreign trade version. The so-called foreign trade version is different from the weapons for personal use. The general structure is the same, but the performance and data are completely different.

Especially the type of tank, the foreign trade version produced by the base, the electronic equipment on it is completely different, many functions are not there, let alone the battlefield data link, the installed scope has weakened many functions.Of course, the cost of what the base produces is the same whether it is weakened or not.

"Now that the commander has an idea, then I can boldly accept orders. There are really many countries that have taken a fancy to our tanks. The previous war humiliated Ethiopia and also made our reputation soar. In particular, our Rhino main battle tank can easily defeat the t-80 and t-72. This has made many countries take aim at our tank, and many arms dealers are also asking about the price. However, I have always Dragging, no reply was given." Farah continued.

"Rhino Tank, do these African countries have the money to buy it?" Li Lan couldn't help asking.

"The sir, don’t underestimate these small African countries or forces. Many of them control diamonds. If it weren’t for the difficulty of the sources of advanced weapons due to the competition of various countries, it would not be our turn now. As we all know, our rhino tank has been called a true For the more advanced tanks of the third generation, they naturally understand the value of the third-generation tanks. If they dare to ask, they will naturally buy them. After all, no one wants the t-72 in their hands to be outdated.