booktalesy Chapter 101 The Coward's Game
Chapter 101 The Coward's Game
Chapter 101 The Coward's Game
Libya did not stand idly by while Guinea was besieged; long before relations between Guinea and France deteriorated, Libya had been preparing for war.
The gap between Guinea and France is mainly reflected in their air force and navy.
Leaving the navy aside for the moment, if war breaks out, the French military's initial move will certainly be exactly the same as the "Operation Odyssey Dawn" military operation, sending air force to bomb high-value targets in Guinea, such as command centers, military camps, and oil depots.
Qin Rui and Ding Jian had an agreement that the Shield 2000 could not be sent to Guinea.
The drone was too large a target and it was impossible to send it to Guinea.
When the Numidian Brigade was procuring man-portable air defense missiles, Payne gave Qin Rui a batch of knock-off "Vanguard" missiles.
In return, Qin Rui ordered the Xishan Arsenal to produce a batch of man-portable air defense missiles that closely resembled the Stinger missile, which were then sent to Guinea along with engineering supplies.
Simfer, in partnership with Victory, has reached an agreement with the Guinean government on the development of the Simandou iron ore mine.
Simfer, in partnership with Victory, is investing $80 billion to build a railway and upgrade port facilities in Guinea as part of the development of the Simandou iron ore mine.
After the railway is completed, it will be operated by the Simandou Railway Company, a joint venture between Simfer and Victory. Once the costs are recovered, the operating rights will be transferred to the National Railways of Guinea.
Qin Rui had thought that Mobil would cause some trouble with the construction team and the procurement of raw materials.
ExxonMobil finally demonstrated the calmness and rationality of capital, not only choosing East Asian engineering teams, but also sourcing all construction materials from East Asia, except for those required by the agreement to be purchased locally in Guinea.
According to the agreement, Simandou Railway Company can form a security team to be responsible for the safety of the railway.
Qin Rui was also surprised that Payne had hired a group of Russians to join the Simandu security company.
This is understandable.
Due to policy restrictions, Chinalco cannot participate in security work and is mainly responsible for logistical support.
American security contractors are so expensive that even ExxonMobil is feeling the pinch; apart from the US government, no one can afford them.
As a result, the Russians, who offered high quality products at low prices, became Mobil's best choice.
Qin Rui has gained a new understanding of the relationship between the United States and Russia.
Even during the Cold War, the US and the Soviet Union did not completely sever ties; there was both confrontation and cooperation between the two camps.
Although the members of the Simandou security company are mainly Libyans.
Qin Rui also does not object to Russians joining the security company.
After all, there are some dirty jobs that are not suitable for Libyans to do, and someone has to do them.
Since it is a security company, it is reasonable to require it to be equipped with armored vehicles, rocket launchers, and man-portable air defense missiles.
After relations between Guinea and France deteriorated, the French government dispatched warships to blockade Guinea's coastline, preventing Guinea from receiving international aid.
Speaking of "international aid," this is also a long-standing tradition in Europe.
The aid includes not only dual-use supplies such as food and medicine, but more importantly, teams of "volunteers" from all over the world.
Some of these volunteers did indeed go to Guinea voluntarily to prevent a serious humanitarian disaster.
Many more are seasoned volunteers with unclear motives, complicated backgrounds, and strong physiques.
Major Alexander, who retired from the Golden Eagle Unit, was appointed as the operations director of the Simandou security company.
Earlier this year, during the Orange Revolution in 04, the Golden Eagle Force, which was plagued by problems due to its excessive use of force to suppress voters, beat voters, and kidnap and torture, had its main function changed from counter-terrorism to maintaining public order. A large number of operatives were forced to retire from the Golden Eagle Force, lost their income, and fell into poverty.
Simandou Security employs approximately 120 golden eagles.
The transport ship "Boss, Candela" was intercepted by the French Navy off the coast of Conakry.
Alexander took his new job seriously and was very dedicated to it.
Are there any prohibited items on board?
The head of the Simandu security company is Saleh, who was sent by the Cyrenaica Investment Company.
"According to French standards, everything on board was contraband."
Alexander was telling the truth.
Guinea's industrial base is too weak. Apart from the most basic raw materials, almost all the materials needed for the Simandou iron ore mine are imported.
The transport ship "Candela" carried not only medicines and surgical instruments, but also weapons and ammunition ordered by the Simandu Security Company.
And up to 350 volunteers who volunteered to go to Guinea.
These volunteers came from all over the world, including not only the British and Americans, but also the French.
"Can they escape?"
Saleh did not want the French navy to board the ship.
"The French claimed they would sink the transport ship if anyone tried to escape."
Alexander was unsure just how brave Saleh really was.
"casual!"
Saleh didn't care.
The ship "Candela" is owned by an American but registered in the UK. It carries a large number of citizens from developed countries in Europe and America. If the French Navy dares to sink the transport ship and cause a large number of deaths on board, it will be a serious problem.
The French navy's blockade of Guinean ports was illegal and without authorization from the United Nations.
"clear!"
Alexander's confidence soared.
Commander Christian Blanco of the destroyer "Vincent" never expected that the "Candela" would not only fail to stop for inspection as required, but instead accelerate towards the port of Conakry.
"Helicopters take off, preparing to intercept 'Candela'."
As Christian grew angry, his inner unease gradually intensified.
"Sir, our actions are not authorized. If we use force, it could very likely trigger an international conflict."
First Mate Robert reminded Christian to stop while he was ahead.
The French Navy's actions were very targeted. If the intercepted ships obediently complied with the French Navy's requirements and stopped for inspection, everything would be fine.
However, if the intercepted vessel does not stop for inspection, "Vincent" needs authorization from Paris to use force.
"As long as we can find contraband on board, our actions are legal."
Christian was bound by duty; the dignity of the French Navy could not be challenged.
With Christian's order, Vincent accelerated and headed in front of the Candela, forcing the Candela to slow down and turn.
Ignoring everything else, the Candela accelerated instead of slowing down, heading straight for the Vincent.
Vincent was forced to turn and remain to the left and forward of Candela, running parallel to it.
Warships are indeed more robust than civilian vessels, and if a collision were to occur, the Candela would certainly suffer more damage.
The problem is that warships are more expensive than civilian ships, and if they are damaged, not only will no one compensate for them, but they will also face protracted lawsuits.
"Those bastards!"
Through his binoculars, Christian could clearly see a neat row of middle fingers standing upright inside the cockpit of the Candela.
"Candela, this is the French Navy. We are on a mission. You must stop immediately for inspection, or you will face the consequences."
Vincent kept calling out to Candela.
Candela ignored the warning and continued to accelerate.
As it drew closer to Guinea's territorial waters, the "Vincent" approached the "Candela," attempting once again to force the "Candela" to change course.
Volunteers and crew members gathered on the deck of the "Candela" and huddled at the ship's side, shouting insults and provocations at the "Vincent".
"Sukabrye! Come on! If you've got the guts, let's have a real fight!"
"Bitch! Shameless coward! You spineless Frenchman! Go to hell!"
"You bastard!"
"Baka—"
Although East Asian companies are restricted by policy from sending security personnel to Guinea through official channels.
East Asians volunteer to go to Guinea to pick up trash or treat patients; nobody can stop them.
As for daily life.
In similar international actions, the Little Days have been the most active, and their presence can be seen in conflicts in almost every region of the world.
So stop talking about peaceful self-defense. Their military personnel have long since accumulated rich experience through conflicts around the world.
"Close-in weapon system ready, fire forward of the 'Candela'."
Christian, enraged, decided to launch a deterrent attack on the "Candra".
dong dong dong ——
A volley of shells fired, creating a water column several meters high a hundred meters in front of the "Candela".
The volunteers on the deck of the Candela showed no fear; instead, they grabbed whatever they could throw and hurled it at the Vincent.
Christian's eyes gradually became bloodshot.
"Sir, headquarters has called, ordering us to cease operations immediately."
The first mate promptly delivered the latest instructions from Paris.
"Merde!"
Christian slammed his fist heavily onto the control panel in front of him.
In this game of cowards, Vincent was utterly defeated.
Like Vincent, Chad was also utterly defeated in the "Tribal Wars".
Although Libya is unable to provide the necessary assistance to Guinea at the national level.
There are plenty of ways to cause trouble for France.
After repelling the Chad army's offensive, the Libyan military maintained a rate of one to ten precision-guided bombs per day, continuing to attack Chad forces.
Faced with Libyan drones and precision-guided bombs, the Chad military was powerless to retaliate and could only passively endure the attacks.
Fortunately, Libya did not launch a ground offensive against Chad. At least on the surface, Libya and Chad are at a stalemate, and it is impossible to determine a winner in the short term.
On October 3, Libyan troops, who had been poised to attack on the Libyan-Chadian border, marched into Chad, marking a new phase in the war.
President Chad called on the Chadians to unite and fight against the Libyan army's invasion, while he also flew urgently to France in hopes of receiving more aid from the country.
This tactic is also common in Africa.
Whether or not we can get aid is another matter.
With the president in France, he is at least unlikely to be captured by Libyan forces.
Leaders like Colonel who remain in Libya to fight until all hope is lost are truly rare.