After the main cooperation matters were discussed, Canglong was not present and was presided over by Vivian. The main content was of course the cooperation on civil facilities, such as negotiations with the central provinces on trade and railway transportation. Of course, the most important one was are the refugees who started pouring into Basra from the central provinces.
Before this, the coalition army prohibited people from the controlled area from entering Basra, so there has always been a special patrol team on the border between the two sides, which was also established by the coalition army. But now Basra requires the coalition army to withdraw this army and allow people from the two areas to interact with each other. coming and going
The reason why Vivian proposed this is because the population density of Basra is not enough, especially after they occupied Khuzestan Province, the population began to become thin, and development requires manpower. When refugees from the central provinces enter Basra, they will not only provide food and accommodation. Job opportunities will also be provided
This measure made the coalition army feel a huge threat, because more and more people began to pour into Basra, and sometimes tens of thousands of people began to migrate, which made many towns in the central provinces empty. Population migration meant that As the number of troops in the Alliance Army decreases, productivity also begins to decrease. This is simply a more terrifying situation for the Alliance Army than facing the security forces and the US military.
So they had to stop because of this problem. This patrol even crossed the border into Basra several times to arrest people, but in the end they were beaten up by the border guards of the Prophet Army. Many conflicts occurred when they went back [
Of course, these small conflicts are nothing to Soryu. If he even cares about such small things, then he has failed as a prophet.
But those who care about these things are Vivian. The disagreement on the border has not lasted for a day or two. What troubles her most is because the conflict with them is not an enemy country, but half of them. They are fighting like the first war. It's impossible
So Vivian took a lot of measures, but she found that as long as Basra did not stop accepting refugees, these conflicts would never be resolved. But if they stopped accepting refugees, first of all, not only would the population be scarce, it would be difficult to make up for it, but it would also involve a moral issue.
Compared with the previous scarcity of population, economic development is subject to some constraints, and the moral issues behind are the top priority because Canglong once ordered that all Iraqis can enter Basra Province as long as they do not engage in anti-Prophet Army activities. Anyone can get a building here. house and a job
The people of Basra also supported the Prophet in doing this. In their eyes, they have not left Iraq and do not want to leave Iraq. The refugees coming in are all their compatriots. The ancient teachings in the Quran tell them that they cannot abandon their compatriots and friends, even if they are living a good life.
So Vivian took this opportunity to bring this matter up. Simon thought about it at the time, but he thought that in the future, with Basra’s full support, it would not be a big deal to reduce productivity, and Basra’s population will reach saturation sooner or later.
So Simon made concessions on this issue, and the subsequent negotiations were much simpler.
Returning to Qadisiya Province, Simon reported all the contents of the negotiations to the highest system of the Alliance Army. Among them were the party leader Hussein and the leader of the Mahdi Army Sadr.
Obviously they were very angry when Feisam was beheaded by the Prophet, but after hearing some of the subsequent conditions, they completely ignored Feisam. For them, Basra's support was more important than Feisam. So many that his death was part of the deal.
Perhaps Feisam would never have thought that he was a pawn that could be discarded at any time. However, in the eyes of the senior leaders of the Alliance Army Command, his death was a well-deserved one, at least in exchange for some compensation and strong future support from the Prophet Army.
"You are saying that this prophet wants to send troops to fight with us," Hussein said coldly at the high-level meeting. His appearance is not much different from that of former President Saddam. He also possesses the coldness and brutality of former President Saddam. The type who kills without batting an eyelid
In comparison, Sadr is much gentler. At least this Shiite spiritual leader will not kill people indiscriminately in front of others.
"Yes" Simon nodded.
The people in the headquarters were immediately in an uproar. Their faces showed joy. If the Prophet Army is willing to participate in the war, it would be a happy thing for them. After all, the Prophet Army has won several battles and its morale is so high that even they can hardly find it. Look at the back of his neck
But seeing that the officers are so happy, someone is unhappy. This man is Hussein. He not only has the cruelty and ruthlessness of his relative Saddam, but also has a terrible desire for control. Now the officers under him want the Prophet Army to intervene. The war reflects on the side that the influence of the Prophet Army even exceeds his.
For a leader with a strong desire for control, Hussein would never allow this to happen. He looked at Sadr and found that Sadr had the same concerns. They were both worried that their status was unstable. It was just that Sadr was more low-key and did not show it easily.
But at this moment, they looked at each other and immediately made a decision.
At this moment, Simon continued: "But the Prophet Army only sent a thousand troops to enter and ask for it."
Before Simon finished speaking, Hussein and Sadr's worries disappeared, but the faces of the officers present showed disappointment. What can the Prophet's army do if its combat effectiveness is stronger than a thousand people? Obviously, Compared with the number of security forces and US troops, a thousand people cannot make any difference [
"What did he ask for?" Hussein asked, grabbing the key point and looking at Simon.
At this time, everyone also turned their attention to Simon. Simon paused and said: "He hopes that this unit cannot be used as cannon fodder, so he requires this unit to be concentrated in the headquarters as a guard of the headquarters."
After hearing this, the officers had too many ideas, but Hussein and Sadr's expressions changed. The Guards of the headquarters are obviously the top priority. If anything happens, the Guards will be the last force, such as a rebellion. What does the Prophet want to do if he wants to make this army the bodyguard of the headquarters?
Hussein and Sadr both thought of this question at the same time. Finally, they looked at Simon at the same time, but Simon remained calm. Obviously, he lied about this question because Canglong wanted this army to join his command, not the headquarters. Become Sadr or Hussein's personal guard
"What else does he want?" Sadr asked.
"This unit rotates once a month, which means that after one month they will evacuate this unit and send a new unit over," Simon said.
The officers immediately began to talk and think about it in a military way. They all understood what the prophet meant. He wanted to train troops here.
But if you think about it from the perspective of leaders and rulers, that's not the case. Hussein and Sadr took it for granted that this was a trick of the prophet.
But if they don't accept it, it may affect the next cooperation. So Hussein thought about it and thought he was smart and came up with a clever plan: "I can agree to his request, but General Sadr and I already have guards. General Simon, if you have a guard, this force of one thousand people will be directly under your command and become your guard."
Hussein didn't know that this was playing into Simon's hands. He lied because he was worried that Hussein would use the troops as cannon fodder or disperse them. The best way was to command them himself, but for a boss who wanted to be so controlling, he said it directly.
Asking him for command, and it is also the command of the Basra Expeditionary Force, will definitely make him suspicious.
But in a roundabout way, both Hussein and Sadr would dump this force on themselves like a burden. After all, he is the nominal supreme commander, and Hussein and Sadr would only do it at important military meetings.
Apart from showing up, they spend most of their time hiding behind and enjoying themselves. There is no way this force can threaten them.
Coupled with their own influence in the military, they will naturally relax their guard.
But Simon still made a mistake because he agreed directly instead of saying goodbye in a roundabout way. This made both Hussein and Sadr suspicious.
But now that the order has been given, they can't take it back, but they are wary of Simon. This is something Simon himself didn't expect.
After the military meeting, Simon sat in the headquarters and looked at the gloomy sky. His heart was heavy. Compared with Basra, their controlled area was as lifeless as this day. There was no hope at all, but this was all he could do. He really wanted to
Go to Basra, but he knows very well that if he is not here, the coalition will collapse faster.
In addition, he doesn't want to abandon the people he brought from Iran just like this. He still owes them a promise. He promised these soldiers when he came back from Iran that he would not be forced to trample him unless he died.
One step outside Iraq
"This is all I can do. I hope you can fulfill your promise." Simon said to himself as he looked into the distance.
At the same time, Canglong arrived at the headquarters of Longteng International in Basra and summoned all the senior officials of Longteng International back.
"You have to give us an explanation," Chief Engineer Yang said impatiently as soon as he sat down. This fiery temper has still not changed.
Mr. Liang, who was on the side, pulled him in, obviously wanting to tell him that Canglong was a prophet now, not just a president. Just take it easy.
But Chief Engineer Yang didn't care at all and just said: "Anyway, I just want an explanation that he is the prophet of Basra and it can't delay our work."
Canglong doesn't care because Chief Engineer Yang has this temper. He was also like this when he first came here. He is frank with everyone and says that Canglong likes people with such frank temperaments. At least he won't play tricks on you. For example, Ye
Lun, the director of Longteng International, played a lot of tricks with him [
"Don't worry, I will definitely give you an explanation this time." As Canglong looked at everyone, he had been at Longteng International's headquarters for a long time, but the matter he was about to announce was related to the development of Basra and the future of Longteng International. "I'm ready."
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"Business development" Yellen looked strange, "Are they the other two super oil fields in Basra?"
Everyone focused their attention, but Canglong shook his head and took out a map and said: "It is the oil fields in Maysan Province and several central provinces. The Prophet Army has reached an agreement with the Allied Forces. The Russians are not willing to enter the war zone to exploit oil because of the risks.