Chapter 165 Hi, Hydra (Second update, please subscribe)
People can always find opportunities to make money from the pain of others.
This is true everywhere!
After the German occupation authorities issued a ban in September last year, cutting off all food supplies in the Netherlands and implementing a comprehensive blockade. The winter of 1944 was a winter full of death for the Dutch who had no food and fuel. Although the Allies used thousands of bombers to airdrop tens of thousands of tons of supplies to the Netherlands, it was only a drop in the bucket. Currently, Dutch food is hard to buy, and the price of wheat on the black market is as high as $200 per kilogram.
Famine, cold, despair, and death have been hanging over the Netherlands this winter.
Question: What is most valuable in a famine?
Answer: Food!
The German blockade of the Netherlands left millions of Dutch people starving. At the same time, of course, it also allowed many people to see business opportunities, such as the black market traders in France and Belgium. Those guys with a keen sense of smell, Immediately, I sensed the business opportunities in it, so underground smuggling channels appeared on the sea.
Every night, small boats set off from the coast of Belgium or France to smuggle food into the Netherlands for huge profits. The food sent by these smugglers saved countless Dutch lives.
As for the German army... there was no ship to stop these smuggling ships. Due to lack of fuel, the German maritime patrol stopped patrolling a month ago. Stopping smuggling now relies mainly on land patrols.
But in fact, many patrols have been bribed by smugglers. It was not only the smugglers who could see opportunities in pain, but also the German troops carrying out the blockade mission.
Of course, for the special operations team, rampant smuggling is also an opportunity for them.
That night, a bulk carrier of about a thousand tons slowly sailed to the sea off Amsterdam. Cheng Pengan and the temporarily organized Rangers standing on the deck were nervously watching the landing.
"Boss, who do we want to meet here?"
The Rangers asked.
"It's not about picking up people, it's about picking up goods."
Cheng Pengan said.
"Be careful, the Germans are on the shore."
The Germans are indeed on the shore, but they will not pose any threat to them because... Berlin has arranged everything.
In fact, the German patrols on the shore will not go to the sea. Not only do they have no fuel, but more importantly, they also need to make profits from smuggling activities.
And Berlin needed to send supplies to the sea. At about 10 o'clock that night, a flat-bottomed barge loaded with steel barrels sailed to the sea. There were dozens of Gestapo in uniforms standing on the ship. After arriving at the agreed location, Berlin took The flashlight was turned on and the light signal was sent out. The red lights flashed one after another. Soon, the two parties were connected.
After the flat-bottomed barge approached the cargo ship, Berlin raised his right arm and said.
"Long live Hydra!"
The people on the ship also responded.
“Long live Hydra!”
This was the secret code for the joint. It was very dark and made Berlin very curious as to why Li Yian chose this secret code.
“Cut off one head and give birth to two!”
This is the "Hydra" - never dies, exists forever.
Perhaps, such a Hydra is really needed for them!
Then Berlin got on board.
"Long live Hydra!"
Once again, both sides saluted again.
"Hello, have you brought the goods?"
Cheng Pengan asked.
“It’s all on board.”
Berlin said.
“In order to facilitate transportation, the goods are packed on pallets in units of 5 tons, and only need to be lifted by a crane.”
“Okay,”
Soon the crane on the cargo ship started operating, and pallets weighing five tons were hoisted into the cabin. While both parties were busy, Berlin said to Cheng Peng'an again.
“I hope you can do me one more favor.”
"If you have anything to do, just give me orders. The boss has told me that this operation will all follow your command."
As an intelligence staff officer, this is the first time for Cheng Pengan to direct such a secret intelligence activity, and he is also cooperating with the Germans. , if this gets out... he can do whatever he wants, but he is 100% obedient to the boss's instructions without any objection.
“On the way to transport the goods, I encountered a group of Dutch people. In order to keep it secret, I had to deal with them, but there was a little girl among them. I think... maybe I can take it to you, and then... It’s just a child, she should survive.”
Cheng Peng’an was stunned by Berlin’s words. He looked at the Gestapo in front of him. They were a notorious group of guys, and they could be merciful at times.
Although he was a little curious, he still nodded and said. "Okay, I will take care of this matter. Don't worry, I will take him to France."
Soon, Ada, who was still in a coma, was put on the ship.
Berlin specially warned:
“Before going to sea, I gave her some medicine. Perhaps, it would be easier for her to explain everything if she stayed in a coma like this.”
“ Okay, I got it!”
At about four o'clock in the morning, the cargo was finally loaded. In return, Berlin's ship also received hundreds of tons of food and medicine. These materials are very valuable whether in the Netherlands or Germany, although the value cannot be compared with uranium. But at this time, for Berlin and his Rangers, these supplies were even more precious than money.
......
When Ada woke up again, she was surprised to find that she was not in a prison, and there were no vicious Gestapo around her, but in a warm room with a lot of atmosphere. Warm and clean, she was even covered with a thick blanket and had a sling bottle on her arm.
There seemed to be some faint passwords outside the window, but she couldn't understand their passwords. They were not German, not English, and not Dutch.
Everything reminded her that this was definitely not a German prison.
"Where is this? Why am I here?"
Looking at the blanket covering her body, Ada's eyes were full of doubts.
“Didn’t I get caught by the Germans?”
“Are you awake?”
Just at this moment, a voice came to my ears, it was French , I saw a nurse walking to the bedside.
"Madam, where is this place?"
"It's Lance, madam. You are in France now."
France!
Ada opened her eyes suddenly and said doubtfully.
“How did I get to France? I am obviously in the Netherlands!”
“In Amsterdam, right?”
Emily said while checking the remaining amount of liquid in the bottle:
“Our commando attacked a group of Germans in the Netherlands. They found you in the car and took you back out of consideration for your safety, but you were still in a coma.”
Emily looked sallow and skinny, almost skinny. The girl said.
"You have been in coma for four days. You must be starving. If they hadn't saved you, I'm afraid you would have starved to death by now."
"Four days? Have I been unconscious for four days?"
Ada's little head was filled with doubts. Before she could figure out why she had been unconscious for so long, her stomach made gurgling sounds of hunger. The voice sounded particularly clear in the room, causing her to lower her head shyly.
"Look, I must be hungry, let's eat something first."
Soon Emily came over holding a tray.
There is milk and there are sandwiches!
Instantly, extreme hunger enhanced her sense of smell, allowing Ada to smell the fragrance in the air.
“Thank you, madam.”
After thanking her, Ada carefully picked up the milk cup. The smell of milk made her almost drool.
Ada, who had not eaten for several days, had a bright smile on her face while drinking milk, but the smile was a bit scary. After all, she was so thin that her cheekbones were too thin. popped out.
Soon the food in the fast food plate was gone, and her empty stomach finally felt a lot better. Only then did Ada ask.
"Ma'am, may I know who saved me? I want to thank him personally."
"I'm afraid not right now. The commando team is performing a secret operation, and I don't know their identities, but sir Shi also knew about this, and the officer told him that when you wake up, you should stay here until the war is over before returning to the Netherlands."
Looking at the skinny little boy in front of him. Girl, Emily said with a burst of heartache.
"At least you don't have to starve here. If you are willing, you can help in the nursing team first after your body recovers."
After Emily leaves, stay in the room Aida inside, felt a long-lost fullness, and a long-lost sense of security could not help but emerge deep in her heart.
Yes.
This is the feeling... the feeling of safety.
It’s the feeling of safety that food brings!
(End of this chapter)