Chapter 925: Seeking Allies
"After the ambush incident, the Military has already locked onto their movements via satellite, and they are still under surveillance," Lan Xing said as he opened his computer, quickly connecting to the electronic equipment in the room. In no time, a barren mountain ridge appeared on the electronic screen. On a hillside, a team was marching quickly, the image was clear, fully clad in camouflage suits, their appearance could not be seen, making identification impossible.
"From their step skill, they look already exhausted, yet they're rushing ahead, clearly afraid we might catch up. Check their location immediately." Luo Zheng quickly said, his gaze becoming sharper, looking at the enemies on the electronic screen, clenching his fist, his mind filled with the image of his tragically fallen comrades, his teeth gritted tightly.
"They are about half a day's journey from the neighboring country. These people, to achieve an element of surprise, actually secretly crossed the border to implement the ambush, catching the brother troops off guard. The commander's boldness and carefulness need to be noted." Lan Xing quickly found the approximate location and reminded.
Luo Zheng looked at the screen and coldly asked, "Can we have the neighboring country dispatch military to intercept?"
"This country isn't the one with which we co-developed the fighter jets. Although it's also a neighboring country, the Northwest border is adjacent to several countries, and there's only one that is close to us. The others are just a facade; they wouldn't dare risk offending Sam Country by supporting us," said Hong Meihua coldly before Lan Xing could answer.
Luo Zheng also knew well that there are only interests between countries, not true friendships. His gaze fixed on the electronic screen, and when he saw those people entering a forest, his face turned grim. Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck him, and he looked at Lan Xue, saying, "Xue Er, do you remember the boss of this neighboring country?"
"Are you talking about the son of the guerrilla commander we encountered when you rescued us last time we got captured?" Lan Xue asked in surprise, seeing Luo Zheng nod. Suddenly, she understood and, after pondering for a moment, smiled and said, "That's actually a good idea, at least it can temporarily stall their actions. But, how can we get him to step up?"
"Who are you talking about?" Hong Meihua asked curiously.
Lan Xue briefly explained the previous incident, and Hong Meihua immediately smiled like a blooming chrysanthemum, graceful and composed, confidently saying, "I thought it was a big deal, but it's simple. The guerrillas are rampant in the neighboring countries, with warlords seizing control. These forces need support from behind, and various countries indeed support them from the shadows. We just need to express our support, and I'm sure he will help, especially since you have this goodwill between you."
"How to support, will the country agree?" Luo Zheng asked curiously, as the issue involved political and diplomatic matters, in which Hong Meihua was more experienced.
"Weapons, for them what they lack the most are weapons, of course, also medicinal and food supplies. Buying off these warlord forces benefits us without harm. You may not know, but the country has deployments in this regard. Leave it to me, I need you to give him a call," Hong Meihua said with a smile, looking at Luo Zheng.
"That's easy." Luo Zheng still had his number in his phone, immediately found it, and reported it to Lan Xing. Lan Xing quickly connected to the other side through technical means, and when connected, Luo Zheng immediately said, "Old friend, do you remember me?"
"It's you? Have you come to my country?" A middle-aged voice asked in surprise.
"Almost." Luo Zheng said with a faint smile, intending to first test the other's attitude.
"Great, you must come see me, no, tell me your location, I'll come to you." The other party said with delight, his voice steady, with some surprise, not pretending.
Hong Meihua guessed the other's psychology through the voice, immediately gave Luo Zheng a "no problem" gesture, and Luo Zheng continued, "Need some time, there's a matter I need your help with."
"Old friend, feel free to ask if you need anything," the other party immediately said.
"A group of people stole something from me, I need to get it back, but they are about to run to your country. I don't trust the Government Army, I need your help," Luo Zheng said seriously, his expression solemn.
"No problem, what do you need me to do?" The other thought for a while and agreed.
Luo Zheng could sense the other's hesitation and sincerity, seriously said, "The opponents are very formidable, not something you can stop. I hope you could just help stall them, I will rush over immediately. This matter is vital to me, considering your losses, I will compensate you. What do you need?"
"Old friend, saying that belittles me, with our relationship, do we need courtesy over such matters? In the name of Buddha, you're tarnishing our friendship." The other party said angrily.
Luo Zheng smiled, not taking it seriously, and continued, "Of course, our friendship cannot have any other elements mixed in. Thank you very much for your trust, as a friend, I will send you a gift."
"That's more like it, looking forward to your gift," the other party laughed.
Hong Meihua wrote quickly on a piece of paper, tore it off, and held it up for Luo Zheng to see. Luo Zheng glanced at it and continued, "I will send you equipment for a thousand people, only such a gift can express my feelings, though it might be a bit lacking, I hope you don't mind."
"Buddha above, this gift is too generous, thank you very much for your friendship, as a friend, I will personally bring people to find the ones you mentioned. You and I are brothers; to rob you is to rob me. Such bandits can't be shown any mercy, please be sure to give me their location." The other party quickly said.
"Thank you, their strength is extraordinary. I hope you can help hold them back, I will rush as fast as possible, the shame must be washed by myself. The exact coordinates will be sent to your mobile soon," Luo Zheng said with a smile.
After exchanging a few polite words, they hung up. Everyone looked at Luo Zheng with smiles, and Ghost Hand couldn't help but say, "Brother, your nonsense ability is getting more and more brilliant, I admire you."
"Let's not talk about that, Lan Xing, you send them the coordinates every half hour to prevent losing track, everyone prepare, we're leaving soon, Hong Meihua, the gift is entrusted to you."
"Yes." Everyone agreed offhandedly.
Lan Xing took five earphones from his backpack, everyone put on the earphones and left the operations analysis room, heading straight to the armory. Considering this mission's difficulty, Luo Zheng said to everyone, "The usual routine for conventional equipment, bring more button bombs, the three of us will use the m99 sniper rifles, just regular bullets and incendiary bombs."
In ten minutes, everyone changed into tight clothes, put on bullet-resistant vests, wore thermal shirts and combat gear, covered themselves entirely with camouflage suits, put on backpacks filled with their supplies, carried guns, and rushed out from the armory. Along the way, the warriors at the National Blade Base stood to attention and saluted, expressing their respect.