() The US military quickly withdrew from the base, and the local military police naturally followed suit. At the same time, General Manager Liang, Yang Gong and others were also released. The pressure from the media made Colonel Mike helpless and finally chose to compromise. But when Canglong sent people to pick them all up at the branch, they found that only one person was missing.
"Where's Vivian?" Canglong asked.
Manager Liang and Worker Yang both had sad faces and were silent for a few seconds. Manager Liang said: "Miss Vivian is still detained there. We have negotiated with the US military and they said that Miss Vivian kidnapped the American ambassador. The number one suspect cannot be released."
"Damn it." Canglong had thought of this a long time ago. He asked Vivian to evacuate because he was afraid that the Americans would make this excuse. At the beginning, the Rashid Hotel was under surveillance. As long as it was compared, he could quickly It was found out that Vivian was the fake reporter.
"You guys go and rest first." Cang Long was in a bad mood. If something happened to Vivian, he didn't know how to explain it to Li Ruomo.
After Mr. Liang left, Cang Long called Snow Leopard over and said, "Immediately notify reporters from major media outlets in Iraq and tell them that one American person is still short of being released."
Snow Leopard nodded and left quickly. After a long time, the TV reporter began to interview Colonel Mike, trying to get him to express his opinion on this matter. Sure enough, Colonel Mike had already prepared a reason.
"This unidentified woman is not Chinese, and she does not have a passport. As far as we know, she is an Iranian spy lurking in Iraq, not a Chinese employee. And after comparison, we have evidence to prove that she is related to the original kidnapping The suspect of Ambassador Kerry is very similar, so we need to conduct further investigation, and the specific situation cannot be disclosed." Colonel Mike's answer completely invalidated the media's questioning.
Everyone knows that Americans are ruthless when it comes to national security. Even reporters have nothing to do. If they come to interview and report, they are just slapping themselves in the face.
"What should we do now?" Snow Leopard looked worried, "I'm afraid if the Americans use the same method they use to deal with spies to deal with Vivian."
"The Americans won't do anything to Vivian for the time being, because we still have Lieutenant Thomson in our hands." Soryu's expression became more relaxed, "Under the pressure of the media, n will definitely start a massive anti-war in the United States. Sentiment, according to American practice, they will definitely not leave Thomson alone, and will even save Thomson at all costs, otherwise it will be a shame for the United States, and the public support for Zheng Fu will also decline."
"That's true." Snow Leopard nodded, "But I'm still worried that the Americans will use any means to torture her. In that case, even if we rescue her, it may be too late."
"Let Shanmao send Omar a torture video. We should properly warn the Americans." Canglong's expression was solemn.
Then Soryu asked Bader to prepare a video of interrogating Thomson again. Of course, Thomson was not tortured in the video, but he asked the US government to release some colleagues captured in Iraq. If they did not release them, they would kill this American. The officer quickly beheaded him.
This video soon appeared on the official website of the terrorist organization and was reposted by major media around the world at the same time. As a result, the pressure on the US government increased. A large number of demonstrations took place in the United States, demanding that the government rescue Thomson. If Thomson His death would be a disgrace to America.
Of course, there is another point they need to consider. For example, for soldiers like Colonel Mike, if the United States does not make every effort to rescue Lieutenant Thomson, it will also be a blow to the morale of the Americans in Iraq. This will be a blow to the morale of the Americans in Iraq. The United States' Middle East policy is very unfavorable because they need people to kill people for them.
The White House quickly responded to the public protests and decided to rescue Lieutenant Thomson at all costs, thus quelling the domestic protests.
At this time, Colonel Mike was watching the content on TV. For him, this video meant a warning. If he dared to attack Vivian, Canglong and the others would attack Thomson. In comparison, He said that Major Mike had more worries, and it was an honorable thing to sacrifice one or two people in China. It did not need to cost too much to rescue them, and only needed to give their families a generous pension, but It's completely different in the United States. Although as a soldier, Colonel Mike finds such public opinion constraints a headache, he doesn't resent it.
"Damn Chinese, are you warning me?" Colonel Mike was very angry, and then he called his staff and asked, "How is the investigation going? Where did these Chinese hide Thomson?"
"According to yesterday's satellite images, the Chinese should have handed over Lieutenant Thomson to the locals, possibly the Shiite Badr Brigade. Only they can help the Chinese under our noses," the staff officer said.
"Where are those damn CIA intelligence agents at this time? Do they just hug women and drink milk every day in the Basra hotel?" Colonel Mike said angrily.
"The CIA's intelligence officer in charge of Iraq said that they had sent all their intelligence agents and spies to penetrate into the Badr Brigade, but they still found nothing," the staff officer explained.
"Nothing was found. I think they are wasting their time on women. These damn spies will only let the Propaganda Department let them show off in movies, but they are useless in reality. Only the stupid people believe that they are useful. "." Colonel Mike was very angry.
"General Petraeus has returned home, and the new commander has not yet arrived. I think it is better for us not to take any major action. If something goes wrong, we will be responsible." the staff reminded.
"If we don't take action, are we going to let the Chinese become arrogant under our noses?" Colonel Mike said angrily, but he still listened to what the staff officer said. After all, he is now a colonel, and he will be promoted to general in a few years. Calm down After coming down, he said, "We cannot rely on the CIA. We can only use the intelligence network within the army to investigate. Tomorrow we will invite the governor of Basra Province and the commanders of several combat battalions affiliated with the Basra military police system. In addition, give me Arrest all those damn Shiite radicals, and I will kill one if he doesn’t tell you, ten if you don’t tell me, and a hundred if you don’t tell me, hum.”
"Yes." The staff officer nodded and left.
At the same time, Canglong contacted Aimaiti and asked him to investigate where the US military kept Vivian. Apparently the US military had transferred Vivian from the base, so now Canglong is very distressed, even if it is a US military base, he They dare to take someone with them to have a try, but if Vivian is not there, not only will the trip be in vain, but the US military will also know that they care about Vivian, which will put Vivian into a disadvantageous situation.
The next day, Badr sent someone to send Thomson to the branch and imprisoned him in the basement, under the supervision of Snow Leopard and the others. As the saying goes, the most dangerous place is the safest place. After the last failed search by the US military, here It has obviously become the safest place, and Americans will not stumble in the same place again and again.
In addition, the U.S. military and military police have been searching everywhere in Zubair recently. Susu, who is inquiring about intelligence, told Canglong that the entire city of Zubair is now filled with American spies and plainclothes, searching for Thomson's whereabouts everywhere.
Despite this, Longteng International's branch is still the safest. However, what Canglong didn't expect was that the Americans quickly sent a new top commander of the US military in Iraq, and also sent a new ambassador to coordinate the US military in Iraq. Of all things, Canglong didn't care about the ambassador, but he cared about the new commander. He only had the rank of colonel, but he served as the commander of a region, and she was also a woman.
When Snow Leopard put the photo on Canglong's desk, Canglong only said one sentence: "Trouble is coming."
The appointed supreme commander was none other than his old friend Natasha. She remembered that Natasha had fought alongside him when he was training with the Blackwater Mercenary Corps, but he never expected that after so many years, the two of them would immediately become friends. will become an enemy.
"What's the trouble? What's a woman to worry about?" Snow Leopard's tone revealed his habitual contempt for women, "It's amazing that the Americans actually let a woman serve as the top commander of the US military in Iraq."
"This is not surprising. There are only more than 10,000 US troops stationed in Iraq. Counting intelligence personnel and various coordination staff, the number is less than 20,000. The White House must have made adjustments this time. Natasha cannot interfere in politics. , she only cares about military affairs and intelligence, but if you think this woman is easy to deal with, you are wrong." Canglong said with a smile, "Last time I went to the United States, I almost died in her hands."
"So serious." Snow Leopard looked surprised, "But it seems that she is not your opponent, otherwise you will not live here well."
"It's not that she is not my opponent, it's because she has too many constraints, but Iraq is different. She understands Iraq, and I understand Iraq. The two of us are evenly matched. Although in terms of personal ability, I definitely have the advantage, but in terms of discussion, She is as smart as Ruo Mo and she is as smart as Ruo Mo." Cang Long said, looking at Xue Bao seriously.
Hearing this, Xue Bao swallowed his saliva. Thinking of Ruo Mo, he couldn't help but feel jealous. A woman as smart as Ruo Mo was really difficult to deal with.
"Okay, anyway, she still has a few weeks to take office. During these weeks, we have enough time to rescue Vivian." Canglong said calmly, "As soon as Amat's information is obtained, we will Just do it.”
"Do you really believe that unscrupulous information dealer?" Snow Leopard asked.
"Perhaps he will always let you down in small things, but not in critical moments." Canglong was confident.
At this moment, Yan Jun walked in with a hurried look and said: "Ambassador, the ambassador is here."
"What is he doing here?" Snow Leopard looked strange.
"It's not the trouble we've been having recently. He's probably here to warn me." Canglong smiled but didn't care, and said to Yan Jun, "You take someone to pick him up, and Snow Leopard arranges the venue."