Chapter 540: Shouldering a Heavy Responsibility
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Li Mu greeted him.
Lao Liu stood in front of Li Mu, looked him up and down, looked at him for a long time, and saw that Li Mu was furious. For a long time, Lao Liu moved his eyes to the window and looked at the north of the city, which was full of artillery fire.
"You may have to leave for the China State Construction Company in the north of the city right away. Lao Liu said in a deep voice.
At this time, a safe signal was obtained, and the others also came out of the basement, and Du Xiaofan escorted Hai Lanqing in.
Li Mu nodded slowly, "I can set off at any time." ”
Lao Liu looked at Li Mu again, and then said, "Go to the room and say." ”
The two entered the room and closed the door, and Hai Lanqing gave a strange look.
Lao Liu lit a cigarette and handed it to Li Mu, who also lit one and took two puffs.
"The above will soon communicate with the Saudi side to try to get a window time, and we will use this window time to withdraw the people of China State Construction Company. Lao Liu said.
Li Mu understood what he meant as soon as he heard it, and there was no doubt that our diplomats would contact the Saudi coalition forces and ask them to stop the bombing, maybe an hour or two hours, and his side would use this safe time to evacuate people.
Whether the above can be negotiated is not in the scope of Li Mu's concern, Li Mu is concerned about what he needs to do. He is also basically clear about the situation in front of him, perhaps, the problem is not on the side of the Saudi coalition, but on the side of the Houthis,
"The key is in the Houthi ......," said Liu.
"During this time, I have been trying to get in touch with the Houthis, but it has not had much effect, and I have not been able to get their promises," he said in a deep voice. That is to say......"
"In other words, even if the Saudi coalition pauses the bombing window and does not get security commitments from the Houthis, it will be very difficult for us to safely evacuate people. Li Mu spoke up for Lao Liu.
Lao Liu nodded slowly.
"So we need to find another way to contact the Houthis again, and make sure that we get people out safely, no matter what the cost." Lao Liu said, "I don't have any more people available." ”
"I understand. But I can only assure you that as long as I live, I will ensure the safety of the sea officers. Li Mu said.
Lao Liu said, "Xiaohai studied at the Foreign Affairs Academy, and she is the only one who has the ability to communicate with the Houthis, and I will not give her this task unless it is absolutely necessary." ”
"I understand that the safety of our compatriots is important, and isn't that what we're here for. Li Mu nodded in understanding.
"What are the demands? If the situation deteriorates, I'm afraid you'll face Houthi soldiers. Lao Liu asked.
After thinking about it, Li Mu said, "Can you provide automatic rifles?"
Shaking his head, Lao Liu said, "It's better not to." Bringing a spear will irritate them. ”
"Then I have no other questions. ”
Lao Liu nodded and patted Li Mu's shoulder, "I know you, I believe in your ability to rescue your compatriots safely and bring Xiaohai back safely." ”
"You go and call them in, and we'll have a meeting. ”
Li Mu hurriedly went out and called Hai Lanqing and Du Xiaofan in, and the door closed again.
Lao Liu arranged the task in a deep voice, "...... Within an hour, I will contact my Houthi informants to express our wishes, and you should be ready to go at any time. ”
As he spoke, he took out a lockbox from the bookcase and handed it to Li Mu.
"What is this?" asked Li Mu.
"Dollars. ”
Suddenly, the eyes of all three widened.
"Spend it when necessary. Lao Liu said.
After speaking, Lao Liu turned around and walked out of the door.
Li Mu glanced at Du Xiaofan, Du Xiaofan nodded, picked up a bulletproof vest and handed it to Hai Lanqing, and said, "Officer Hai, take off your coat and put on this." ”
Hai Lanqing shook his head, "No, they won't shoot at the Chinese yet." ”
"Just in case. Li Mu looked at Hai Lanqing and said, there is no refusal.
Hai Lanqing had no choice but to do so.
"Why don't you wear it?" Hai Lanqing saw Li Mu and Du Xiaofan checking the Lorok 17 in their hands, but they didn't wear bulletproof vests.
Li Mu said, "It will affect tactical movements. ”
Du Xiaofan said, "Officer, our mission is to ensure your safety. ”
In fact, they didn't tell the truth - there are only a few bulletproof vests for the safety point, and it is already good to be able to give one to Hai Lanqing, Li Mu and Du Xiaofan obviously will not grab bulletproof vests with others.
They waited quietly in the room, Du Xiaofan brought instant noodles and soaked them, and Li Mu began to eat instant noodles slowly, not knowing where to find the mustard, and ate the mustard in one bite at a time.
"Officer Hai, why don't you eat it?" Li Mu asked when he saw that Hai Lanqing didn't mean to touch the instant noodles.
Hai Lanqing rolled her eyes and said, "You guys can still eat it, when is this happening?" ”
Li Mu was stunned for a moment, then looked at Du Xiaofan and smiled slightly helplessly, concentrating on eating his instant noodles. Hai Lanqing can't eat because more than 100 compatriots are trapped in the war zone, and I don't know what the situation is just after the bombardment, and Li Mu and Du Xiaofan can eat because of these, because if you don't eat, it will be difficult to maintain your physical strength, and you don't have sufficient physical strength, let alone take your compatriots out, even if you protect Hai Lanqing, I'm afraid you will be powerless.
Ensuring full physical strength and spirit at all times is the basic rule of those of them who carry guns in battle.
At this time, in places that Li Mu and his colleagues could not see, including the higher levels of the state, were frequently communicating with all parties, including the Saudis, including the Yemeni government departments, and the Houthis, all efforts were made with only one goal - to safely evacuate Chinese citizens from the warring zone.
If all parties do not provide convenience, then even Lao Liu, no matter how strong their ability is, they cannot guarantee absolute safety.
What Li Mu didn't know was that at this time, the escort formation had also received a formal order, and was galloping from the escort area to Hodeida Port, ready to respond. There is no doubt that all personnel must be safely evacuated to the port of Hodeidah, from where they will board the ships of the escort formation and leave Yemen, where the fighting is raging.
In more invisible places, the power of the state is acting, and everyone is working at maximum efficiency.
Lao Liu is not as simple as Li Mu imagined, otherwise he would never be the person in charge of the specific work in the early stage of the evacuation of Sana'a.
Soon, Lao Liu pushed the door in and reported the situation, "The Yemeni government army and my liaison in the Houthis are ready. The Yemeni government army will take you to the north of the city, and when you get to the north of the city, the Houthi liaison will take you to the headquarters of the China State Construction Company, and the rest is up to you. ”
Hai Lanqing nodded solemnly.
When sending the three of them to Pajero, Li Mu grabbed Li Mu, who was about to get into the driver's seat, and said in a low voice, "If the negotiation fails, you must find a way to bring Xiaohai back safely." ”
Li Mu nodded heavily.