After Soryu's televised speech, the U.S. aircraft carrier battle group withdrew again. Although the whole country was shocked and did not have much favorable impressions of Soryu, the public did not support the U.S. government in launching any war against Iraq. At least it had to do so first. I'm talking about rescuing imprisoned prisoners of war.
The next day, the U.S. Secretary of State visited northern Iraq. Of course, Simon gave the Secretary of State a meeting gift. The Prophet Army's artillery rumbled and aimed at the main U.S. military facilities in Baghdad and carried out saturation bombardment. During the visit of this beautiful Secretary of State, Baghdad was like setting off firecrackers, with flowers blooming everywhere.
This day was a very miserable day for the officials of the northern government. While receiving the US Secretary of State, they had to attend the meeting at the risk of being bombed. Terrorist organizations were not as punctual and qualified as the Prophet Army. In the end, the whole Northern governments are expecting the U.S. Secretary of State to leave Iraq quickly.
By the afternoon, the US Secretary of State issued a statement and then left Iraq in despair. The content of this statement was full of soft goodwill. The general meaning was that as long as the southern government releases the prisoners, the United States will immediately withdraw its troops from Iraq, and During the negotiations, water and food will be provided to prisoners of war in the south.
At the same time, U.S. President Theodore submitted an application for intervention to the United Nations. Funded by the United States, he hoped that the Prophet Army could provide food, water, and necessary medical treatment to U.S. prisoners of war.[
The United Nations immediately agreed to this application and sent a special person to Basra to discuss with Prime Minister Vivian. This time Vivian was not tough, but agreed.
Within a week, the U.S. military's transportation capabilities were demonstrated. On the routes specially opened by the Prophet Army, a steady stream of supplies were transported from major U.S. allies to Basra Airport, including medical equipment, food and water.
However, the American troops imprisoned in the desert could only get one-tenth of them. The rest were detained by Vivian and sent to the newly occupied provinces, so the Americans could only continue to send more food and food. When the water comes over, of course Vivian will only withhold 90% of it, leaving 10% for the US military.
The reason is that they don’t want the US military to cause any big waves in Basra. After all, the US military still has a military base in Basra. Although this military base has been playing soy sauce from beginning to end, it also maintains a certain non-aggression relationship with the Prophet Army. There is a tacit understanding, but now a huge number of US troops are locked up in the desert. It would be bad if something happens. You must know that Americans are very good at beheading operations.
Soon, the United Nations medical team arrived. Accompanied by the Prophet Army, they began to treat sunburns on the American prisoners of war. Soon many tents were set up in the desert. When Canglong came here again to inspect, thousands of tents A spectacular scene, with United Nations medical teams coming in and out. In addition to not being allowed to carry weapons or contraband, they still have great freedoms.
But what makes Canglong sigh is the transportation capability of the US military. If the Americans really fight desperately with them, both sides may lose in the end, but the whole of Iraq may be over. He believes that the Prophet Army will not fail because there are two people behind it. Big powers are supporting it, but the final result may be to drag the United States into a war quagmire like Vietnam.
The same is true of Soryu's final plan. If the United States can be collapsed, then the world will be wonderful. In a world without superpowers, the cards will have to be reshuffled. By then, the Elder Council will not have such a huge control over the world.
It's a pity that the Americans were not fooled. They endured such humiliation and refused to go to war with him. It would be difficult to deal with it from now on. American negotiators came in waves and even apologized for the fear of trouble. , and promised to compensate all the families of the plane crash, but Canglong ignored them at all. Since the US military did not go to war with him, he should take care of the northern government now.
Back at the mosque, Canglong summoned Alexander and Alidai and told the two allies that he hoped they would convey the message to the country behind them.
In fact, Alexander and Russia behind him were really shocked by Canglong's actions. If the Americans jumped over the wall in a hurry, World War III might break out in Iraq, so Russia's handling of this matter We have always maintained a cautious attitude, hoping that both parties can exercise restraint and de-escalate.
After all, if the US military is fully involved, Russia must also send troops, otherwise it will not be a military alliance, and the strategic significance will definitely be different. If two big countries send troops to fight, the consequences will be tragic.
"Our goal now is Baghdad." Cang Long pointed at the map, "The remaining nine provinces, under this battle, will all be incorporated into the southern government!"
Seeing Canglong pointing the country, Alexander nodded. Of course he had no objections. As for Iran, he had no objections. Once Iraq is unified, Khuzestan Province will return to the embrace of Iran. Although they are allies now, the Iranians have no objections. He is also not willing to let the Prophet Army occupy his own land for a long time, and it is still a province.
"I will convey it to the Ministry of National Defense." Alexander said simply. This is the last step in the Iraqi strategy. Once Iraq is unified, Russia will have a foothold in the Middle East.
"I will convey it to the Supreme Leader of the Revolutionary Guards and the President." Alidai also nodded.
After the two left, Canglong immediately held a supreme military meeting and notified Vivian. After deploying a specific strategy, Canglong rushed directly to the front line.
Taking a train, Canglong arrived in Babylon Province two days later, and Baghdad, the capital of the northern government, is also right next to Baghdad.
Now that the two armies have been reintegrated, equipment imported from Russia and equipment produced independently in Basra are being continuously equipped with troops. Although most of them are new recruits, the Prophet Army has experienced a brutal battle with the US First Armored Division. , has grown to a certain level.
If we just compare armies, apart from Israel, there is absolutely no country in the Middle East that is stronger than the Prophet Army. Even if Israel and the Prophet Army confront each other head-on, Simon will definitely dare to open up a battle line with them and fight hard.[
This kind of domineering power comes from the growth of strength. At least in the past, Simon would never dare to lead the Revolutionary Guards to confront the Israeli army, let alone the Americans. When he betrayed Saddam and fled to Iran, among them The main reason is that the multinational forces led by the United States are too strong.
Just imagine going to war with an army that is impossible to defeat. Who would want to do that?
But the Prophet Army led by Cang Long is a tiger and wolf division. From top to bottom, this army has a strict structure and a firm will. Comparing Saddam's Republican Guard with the Prophet Army, they are simply the difference between tigers and wolves and cats and dogs.
"What's the situation in Baghdad?" Canglong asked.
"There are more than 20,000 US troops gathered inside, mainly the air force. If we attack by force, we may cause huge losses, and our main force, the heavy armored division, has almost been disabled. If we attack now, there is a way out.
The U.S. military and government forces may jump over the wall in a hurry," Simon said worriedly.
"The estimated loss may be..." Canglong asked.
"Both sides will suffer." Simon's face was heavy, "With our current strength, it is not appropriate to fight a tough battle with them!"
Canglong nodded. Their enemies are not just the US military and government forces. Just by wiping them out, Iraq is not complete because there are still other countries. There are six countries bordering Iraq, and the one with the longest border is
Naturally, it is Iran, which is in the east of Iraq, and then there is Turkey in the north, which is a NATO country and an ally of the United States.
Then there is Syria in the northwest. This country has very close relations with Russia and does not seem to be very cold towards the United States.
Below Syria is Jordan, and below Jordan is Saudi Arabia. These two countries are also the greatest threat because they are allies of the United States, especially Saudi Arabia.
However, what Simon cares about most is Israel behind Jordan. Although it does not border Iraq, Israel can definitely take Jordan and march into Iraq.
"What do you think is the best way now?" Canglong suddenly asked.
Simon was stunned and said with a smile: "Without fighting, it would be like leaving a US military base in Basra!"
Canglong smiled: "You mean, we bypass Baghdad and take care of the other eight provinces first, right?"
"Yes, this way we can not only control the oil areas in the north, but also don't have to worry about the US military jumping over the wall. By then, not only will we have more than 10,000 US military prisoners of war in our hands, the entire Baghdad Embassy in the United States, and even more than 20,000 US troops will be in our hands.
Under control, it is like having another hostage in the city." Simon said with a smile.
"Then what are you waiting for? Go ahead and do it. Is giving you half a month enough time?" Canglong asked.
Hearing this, Simon shook his head: "It only takes ten days. If there is an armored division, it only takes eight days to take over one province a day!"
Soryu was a little helpless, but this was not bragging. The US and government troops in Baghdad could not leave. They detoured there. There were simply too many troops in those provinces, and they also had propaganda from the armed workers. Now the whole of Iraq knew that the Prophet Army had won the victory.
defeated the US military and forced the US military not to go to war.
This article alone is enough to activate the dead hearts of many Iraqis, because they have been oppressed for too long, from Saddam's dictatorship to the constant war after the US military invaded Iraq. They really hope that a strong country will emerge.
and capable leaders.
Now this leader has appeared, he is the prophet, the prophet who has been fighting all the way since Basra, just like the original prophet Muhammad.
Simon left a group army behind and was stationed in Baghdad himself. As for the task of recovering other provinces, it was naturally handed over to Heichang. Although he did not have many armored troops, the fighting will of the reorganized First Group Army he led was definitely not inferior.
In the former First Army.
At this time, Canglong hurried back to Basra, because Susu provided him with important information, the vulture appeared again, and demanded to see Canglong immediately [