booktalesy Chapter 91 Collecting Interest
Chapter 91 Collecting Interest
Chapter 91 Collecting Interest
After the civil war ended, Musa reorganized the Libyan army and formed a national defense force of 40,000 men.
The Libyan National Defense Force consists of one division and three brigades. The three brigades are stationed in Tripoli, Benghazi, and the Sharara oil field, respectively, while the only mobile division is deployed in Sirte.
Musa planned to use the mobile division as the main force and draw on the Sahara Assault Brigade stationed in the Sharara oil field as a reserve force.
Chad has a land area of 128.4 million square kilometers and a total population of only 1200 million, but it has 256 ethnic groups. Its economy is mainly based on agriculture and animal husbandry, and it is one of the world's least developed countries.
Despite its poor economic situation, Chad has been unusually active in the surrounding region. At the beginning of the year, it launched a joint military operation with the Central African government forces and, at the request of the Central African government, sent troops into the Central African Republic to fight and stop the advance of anti-government forces.
Following Hollande's visit to Chad, the Chadian military received a batch of equipment aid from France, including fixed-wing fighter jets.
Although Libya lacks fixed-wing fighter jets, it has 20 Falcon drones available for combat.
The country has also stockpiled 650 precision-guided bombs.
An army marches on its stomach, and the biggest challenge in this battle is that the Tibesti Mountains are more than 1300 kilometers away from Tripoli and located deep in the Sahara Desert. Logistical support is the key to victory.
During his visit to the United States, Mukhtar ordered 10 C130 transport aircraft from the US. According to the contract, these aircraft will be delivered as early as 2015.
Haishen proactively contacted Lockheed, hoping that Lockheed could deliver the C130 ahead of schedule.
Lockheed initially stated that it could not deliver ahead of schedule.
However, after ExxonMobil intervened, Lockheed stated that a batch of transport aircraft manufactured for Saudi Arabia was about to be delivered, and if Libya could obtain Saudi Arabia's consent, Lockheed could transfer these transport aircraft to Libya.
Hai Shan urgently flew to Saudi Arabia to mediate.
Qin Rui was not in charge of transportation; he was responsible for procuring supplies from East Asia.
Considering that Chad might possess fixed-wing fighter jets, Qin Rui purchased an additional batch of military supplies from East Asia, including 200 anti-aircraft missiles.
Hand of Justice: Even if Chad has fighter jets, it won't exceed 10. Your anti-aircraft missiles are sufficient.
Numidian translator: You don't even want orders delivered to your door?
Hand of Justice: Yes!
Even through the screen, Qin Rui could imagine how interesting the Hand of Justice's expression must be.
Numidian translator: Could you check if there are any omissions on the list?
Qin Rui's procurement list was based on the needs of a 2-strong force for three months of combat operations.
A while later, the Hand of Justice sent Qin Rui a list that included additional medicines and surgical instruments.
Numidian translator: There were casualties in the attack on Chad? Who do you think you are!
Hand of Justice: [Shrugs]
Numidian translation: Double that.
Hand of Justice: Ha!
While Libya is preparing for war, the conflict between Libya and Chad is escalating internationally.
Since the Libyan government revoked Royal Shell and Total's mining rights in the Sirte oil field, there have been claims in the international community that Britain and France may launch a second "Operation Odyssey Dawn" to carry out military strikes against Libya.
After Libya issued an ultimatum to Chad, Bobo resorted to its traditional tactic, claiming that "Libya has issued a military threat to neighboring Chad."
France 1 television followed up with Bobo, stating that "Libya is becoming a source of regional instability."
It also called on the international community to impose comprehensive sanctions on Libya.
China National Radio International produced a program overnight that reviewed the root causes of the conflict between Libya and Chad, detailed the "Toyota War," and highlighted the mass graves discovered in southern Libya.
This program instantly evoked painful memories of war for countless East Asians, and a large number of "good friends" supporting Libya appeared on East Asian internet.
Qin Rui's earliest post was unearthed by resourceful netizens, and within just one hour, it received nearly a thousand new replies.
Endless War: Hey translator, wanna hire mercenaries? The kind who bring their own rations.
Paper mill installation and renovation: My cousin went to work in Libya before the Lunar New Year. He recently became a Libyan citizen and I heard that the benefits are pretty good. He gets a house and a car, and there are subsidies for getting married and having children. I wonder if Libya is just conscripting men?
Colorful Sky: Attention all those planning to return home from Libya!
Among countless popular posts, a post titled "Libya: Home is where my heart is" was quietly pinned to the top by the moderator.
The post, rich in pictures and text, uses a large number of cleverly conceived and vivid photos, along with well-structured and detailed text, to introduce the mental journey of a college graduate named "Jiang Lang Cai Jin" from his confusion and helplessness after graduation to his acquisition of Libyan citizenship.
The latter part of the post showcases some scenes of life in Libya, including a balcony with an unbeatable ocean view and a military Humvee painted in desert camouflage.
At the end of the post, the poster wrote: I have gone to job fairs and submitted countless resumes, but I have not gotten the opportunity I wanted.
I know I'm not outstanding, not a talent, but my requirements aren't high either. I just want a job that can support myself.
Libya is not paradise, but Libya gave me an opportunity.
If you treat me as a national hero, I will repay you as a national hero.
The post immediately sparked heated discussions among netizens.
Endless War: Are Chinese people considered a minority in Libya? Do they receive bonus points on the college entrance exam?
Paper mill installation and renovation: I'm afraid the guy upstairs is going to be disappointed; Libya doesn't have a college entrance exam at all.
Fancy Sky: Will I get beaten up for eating pork at a Libyan specialty restaurant?
The war never ends: Die, real estate agents!
Colorful Sky: Grass is a type of plant.
Qin Rui didn't argue with stupid netizens. Following Yuri and Musa's instructions, he left Tripoli by helicopter and arrived at the Central Research Institute located on the Harujah basalt hill.
Although the Libyan government has designated the entire Western Hills as a military restricted area, the Western Hills are too close to the coastline and are still not safe enough.
The Haruj basalt plateau is located deep in the Sahara Desert. A few nomadic tribes have been relocated by the Libyan government to the rich coastal areas. The area is sparsely populated for hundreds of miles around, with no roads and access only by air.
The Libyan government only relocated the research department to the Central Research Institute. Although the arsenal will continue production in the Western Hills, it will not be expanded.
All future new projects will be located in the Harujah area.
The Central Research Institute was built on an east-facing cliff, which conveniently avoids the midday and afternoon sun. There are two oases nearby, and the groundwater resources are quite abundant.
When Qin Rui arrived at the research institute, Guan Ping was leading several soldiers to launch drones and test their performance.
Although the Haruje basalt heights are located deep in the Sahara Desert, Qin Rui still dispatched a fully-equipped company to be responsible for the security of the Central Research Institute.
Libya will not have fixed-wing fighter jets for a long time.
Relying entirely on importing drones from East Asia is not a long-term solution.
Ultimately, we still have to build it ourselves.
The core components of the new drone, such as the engine and detection equipment, are all now imported from East Asia.
Although its performance is still somewhat inferior to the most advanced products from Europe and the United States, Libya cannot purchase the most advanced products from Europe and the United States anyway, so this is already the best option.
The latest "Falcon-II" incorporates some of the latest technologies jointly developed with East Asia, resulting in a significant performance improvement compared to the previous generation.
The advance troops, which had been deployed to the Tibesti Mountains ahead of time, conducted multiple reconnaissance missions over Chad using the Falcon II, achieving good results.
"Tiger, what brings you here?"
Guan Ping was overjoyed to see Qin Rui.
"Yuri said Tripoli wasn't safe, so he sent me to keep you company."
Qin Rui was helpless. The fate of thousands of people in the Numidian Brigade rested on Qin Rui's shoulders. If anything happened to Qin Rui, the whole book would end.
"Boss, enemy drone detected."
The soldier operating the drone suddenly issued a warning.
Qin Rui was startled. Chad actually had drones?
Qin Rui immediately realized that this must be French aid again.
"The enemy hasn't detected us, so we can launch an attack."
The soldiers were eager to try.
Qin Rui was in charge of guarding Ping.
Guan Ping shrugged: Since you're here, you can make the decision.
"Kill it!"
Qin Rui didn't stand on ceremony and asked to collect some interest in advance.