A busy but orderly port.
Machines and humans perform their respective duties, acting in an orderly manner as a pulley in the global transmission chain.
Forklifts, cranes, and cranes all came into play, moving containers one by one.
“Let’s go!”
The security officer waved his arms vigorously, and the goods ready for shipment were transported box by box onto the ocean-going cargo ship that had just arrived at the port.
This cargo ship is not that big among ocean-going cargo ships, with a maximum load capacity of 50,000 tons, but the company it belongs to is extraordinary. Lusai Shipping is one of the few companies exempt from inspection and is engaged in the industry. Most personnel know that this shipping company has a military background.
Even if it is not obvious, people outside the industry rarely hear of it.
In fact, it is the same in all industries.
Many real predators are hidden under the water, deliberately unknown.
Speaking in Chinese dialect.
That is "making a fortune silently".
The workers working in Songchaban are naturally familiar with Lusai Shipping. Basically, there is one shipping every month, which is very stable. Because it is an inspection-free company, there has never been any problems, and It also has another characteristic. It seems that it is basically only responsible for exports. It rarely ships goods back. Even if it does, the goods are very small. This time it arrived empty.
To this.
Ports have long been commonplace.
Maybe this is the reason why people are "exempt from inspection".
Export.
That is to make money from foreigners.
Buying imports means giving money to others.
The main business of Lusai Shipping is actually not complicated, it is very simple. The most common foods are durian and rice. No, before work, the workers were given a box of durian and rice, so Work more vigorously.
“It should be finished before dawn tomorrow.”
At the port, two Western men covered their faces, wore sun hats and sunglasses, watching the moving team in full swing.
Because it is import and export, it is normal to have foreigners.
The port is a huge machine, with no rest and running 24 hours a day.
"I can finally take a few days off."
The port does not need a break.
But people need it.
“When the ship leaves tomorrow at dawn, everyone will have five days off.”
“Why wait until tomorrow, the goods are already on the ship.”
“The mission is only when the ship leaves. Done, this is the rule. "
The man wearing the diving watch said meticulously, and his companion had nothing to say.
"Okay, I'll be on duty tonight."
"Don't you hate the smell of durian?" The man wearing a diving watch turned his head.
“Maybe I’m used to the smell. Damn it, I had a taste just now.”
“Haha, it tastes good, right?”
“It’s different from shit. . ”
The task was completed, or was about to be completed, and the two of them were still in a relaxed mood, but the sudden ringing of the phone interrupted their joke.
Under the scorching sun, the man wearing a diving watch listened to the ringtone of his cell phone. He frowned subtly as if subconsciously. He immediately stopped joking with his companions and took out his cell phone from his trouser pocket.
He didn't make a sound. He put the phone to his ear and just listened to the conversation. Because his face and eyes were tightly covered, even if he stood nearby, you couldn't see any of his expressions. change.
Two or three minutes later, he slowly put down his phone without saying a word during the whole process.
Working together for so long, we must have developed a good tacit understanding. Another tall companion noticed something, "What's wrong?"
He didn't answer, and was silent for a while, looking at the busy dock, "Has the goods been shipped on the ship?"
"The first batch has been shipped, what's the problem?"
"China has taken action."
Hearing this, his companion immediately looked at the ocean-going cargo ship anchored on the sea and being loaded.
High quality means high quality, which is essentially different from a little thief. He did not ask any unnecessary nonsense and made a prompt decision.
“Let them go now.”
This is indeed an effective method.
No matter how fast the Chinese Embassy moves, it is impossible to teleport here.
“It’s not worth it.”
The man wearing a diving watch slowly shook his head, “I won’t do any business except for future business.”
The companion was silent and then asked, "What should I do."
"Let him go."
The man wearing a diving watch was neat and tidy.
The other man frowned but did not object.
The more high-end the crime, the more it requires brains rather than pure violence.
In their profession, they "deal with" agencies from various countries, so this is even more true.
It is indeed possible to let the ship set off before the arrival of the Chinese Embassy and have a "death without evidence".
But when looking at a problem, you can’t just look at the appearance.
This is not the first time they have acted, nor is it the first time they have targeted Chinese targets.
Why were we able to live in peace before?
"It's a good thing that the ship didn't sail. It saved ourselves trouble."
To do big business, knowing the trade-offs is the most basic quality.
Can only explain one problem.
The cargo they captured this time was even more "extraordinary" than they imagined.
Even if this kind of goods is shipped away, it may just become a hot potato.
So it is indeed that sentence.
Just one item.
The arena is never about fighting and killing.
“I’ll do it.”
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The embassy convoy leaves Babati.
Several police cars cleared the way for escort.
On the official bus.
Looking at the bulletproof vest that was handed over, Luo Peng looked up, "Is this necessary?"
"Just in case."
In Zhong Xiaoai's Under the watchful eye, Luo Peng did not protest, fulfilled his promise to obey the organization's arrangements, and put on the bulletproof vest with the help of his entourage.
"Mr. Luo, in the next actions, you need to stay with me all the time, so as to ensure your safety to the greatest extent."
"Don't worry, Mr. Zhong, I will definitely Cooperate, I have only one request, to rescue my friend safely."
Safely.
On these two words, Luo Peng deliberately emphasized his tone.
It shouldn't be difficult for the state to take action to save people. The key is whether they are safe and sound.
It’s like a furry bear.
Rescue operations never care about the safety of hostages.
“If those people have any conditions, I will try my best to satisfy them.”
Luo Peng added.
What he wants is a living person. If what he rescues is a corpse, it means nothing.
"I appreciate Mr. Luo's loyalty to his friends, but I don't think there will be a chance to negotiate terms."
Luo Peng didn't know why.
However, he didn’t explain any more, turned his head and began to close his eyes to rest.
Seeing this, Luo Peng could no longer disturb him.
In more than three hours, the sun moved from the east to the west.
Perhaps because he was worried about being invaded by nightmares again, Luo Peng didn't sleep the whole time. When the motorcade stopped, he found that he had arrived at a... military camp. That's right.
It’s the military camp.
Aren’t you going to save people?
Could it be that Xia Wanqing was abducted into the military camp?
Even though he knew that the Spridan Federation was no small matter, Luo Peng couldn't accept such speculation.
"Mr. Luo, get off the car."
Zhong Xiaoai has stood up,
Luo Peng nodded, with a serious face, keeping his promise and saying nothing. , followed Zhong Xiaoai and a group of embassy staff out of the car.
"Secretary Zhong, hello, I am Kolb."
An officer, surrounded by a group of soldiers, stretched out his hand to Zhong Xiaoai.
"Hello, Colonel Kolb."
Both parties shook hands.
"Our department has received the order, Mr. Zhong, please rest assured that we will do our best to rescue the hostages and ensure the safety of all your personnel."
"Colonel Raokolb is here."
Because both parties communicated in Thai, but through body language, Luo Peng could roughly guess.
After getting off the bus and saying hello, everyone got on the bus, turned around, and started off again.
The only difference is that the escorting police cars turned into imposing military vehicles.
"Kolb, with the rank of colonel, is responsible for the rescue operation of Ms. Xia Wanqing."
There was no need for Luo Peng to speak. After the car drove away, Zhong Xiaoai took the initiative to explain.
When working abroad, it would be strange if you don’t understand the local language.
Two cars in the front and two cars in the back.
Four or two military trucks were loaded with heavily armed soldiers.
The noodles are sufficient.
"With such a big commotion, will it alert the enemy?"
Luo Peng asked in a low voice.
Zhong Xiaoai, who was across the aisle, couldn't help but glance at him.
He is indeed a young and promising young talent.
Really quick thinking.
"Mr. Luo, Xiang Guo is our friend. We should choose to trust our friends."
Hearing this, Luo Peng nodded and said nothing more.
He is not a fool.
This female diplomat is the same.
Everything goes without saying.
After more than an hour of driving, the originally strong sun was already fading and dying.
With the military clearing the way, the convoy drove into Songchabang Port unimpeded.
Heavily armed soldiers jumped out of the car one after another, and together with the customs, under the command of Colonel Kolb, they immediately blocked the entire port.
"Everyone should stop what they are doing and gather at the sorting square within ten minutes. Everyone should stop what they are doing and gather at the sorting square within ten minutes..."
Speaker Broadcast over and over again.
Not only the staff at the port, but also the ships in the port, including those about to sail, were forced to stop sailing.
Song Chabang Port, a huge machine that works around the clock, finally stopped operating for the rare occasion.
Thousands of port workers came to the sorting square from all directions to gather. They were probably a little confused when faced with regular soldiers with guns and live ammunition all around.
Of course Luo Peng did not go to the "front line". Together with Zhong Xiaoai, he was arranged by the Elephant Army Colonel Kolb in an absolutely safe location, the Customs Inspection Center. Through the surveillance footage on the broadcast screen, he could Clearly see the scene of the port.
"With such a big port and so many people, how long will it take to investigate?"
Since Zhong Xiaoai has mobilized a large number of people and has such a clear destination, it means that he must have a certain amount of information.
Just looking at the mountains of containers and the giant ships anchored at sea in the picture, Luo Peng couldn't help but feel his scalp numb.
"It will definitely not be completed in a day or two."
Luo Peng turned around and saw the other party looking at the surveillance camera calmly.
“The Xiang Kingdom will not agree to blockade the port forever, right?”
Not to mention a day or two, if such a critical port is shut down for an hour, the losses will be astronomical.
Partners are partners, but they will definitely not lose their own interests without a bottom line to manage this friendship. After all, both parties are equal.
As a friend, you should not make such rude requests. So Zhong Xiaoai replied: "The time for us to communicate with Xiang Guo is before dawn tomorrow."
Before dawn tomorrow.
Luo Peng looked at the sky in the surveillance camera. The port outside had turned from dusk to night.
Summer usually lights up early, which means that the time left for them is less than twelve hours.
Faced with such a huge workload, this little time is undoubtedly far from enough.
"Director Zhong, are you sure my friend is here?"
Luo Peng, who was always reasonable from beginning to end, couldn't help but ask.
Zhong Xiaoai said nothing.
"Let me go out and help."
Luo Peng said without asking again, "One more person can buy a little more time."
"Mr. Luo, in such a big port, one person The power is very small, and we have something to say first."
Zhong Xiaoai said calmly: "The Xiang State military will not allow it. This is their important commercial port and will not allow us to move freely."
Luo Peng understood that what the other party said was reasonable.
But the port is so big, there are countless places to hide people. Even if it is confirmed that Xia Wanqing is really here, it is no different from finding a needle in a haystack. A company of Xiang soldiers is simply stretched thin.
Luo Peng was silent, looking at the large surveillance screen, and slowly exhaled.
"Mr. Luo, wait patiently, there will be good news before dawn."
This should be comfort.
Luo Peng grinned and said nothing.
Time passes bit by bit.
Although the entire port stopped operating, no one took a rest.
The Elephant State military headed by Kolb is very serious and responsible, with a well-organized division of labor and non-stop work without any slack. However, the workload is too heavy. From the first half of the night to the second half of the night, the search area only lasts It covers a small area, not to mention the good news, not even the slightest useful clue.
But the consolation is that the scene of the fire conflict did not happen. Even if there is no result, everything has gone smoothly so far.
“It’s hard work.”
The soldiers did not rest.
Zhong Xiaoai was having a late-night snack, a bowl of instant noodles, not even a ham sausage. It was not that Xiang Guo was being negligent. When night fell, the customs offered to entertain her, but she refused.
"I feel wronged, Mr. Luo."
The same goes for Luo Peng, who did not get any special treatment. The pickled vegetables in Lao Tan were almost finished.
“What’s wrong with me? I quite like instant noodles. When I was in college, I would make a bowl of them every now and then. Mr. Zhong probably rarely eats them.”
"If you eat less, why do you bring your own."
"I didn't expect you guys to work so hard."
"Mr. Luo joked, if our work is considered hard, then most of Isn’t it impossible for a worker to survive?”
Luo Peng was slightly stunned. In the past two days, he had always behaved competently, rationally, and solemnly. This was the first time he looked so friendly.
She lowered her head to eat the instant noodles, and even picked up the bowl to take a sip of the soup.
Just like drinking yogurt and licking the lid, this is the essence.
“Mr. Zhong, look!”
Suddenly.
A cry sounded.
Then the entire monitoring hall was swept away from dullness and fatigue, and quickly became hot and hot.
"Found it!"
With the sound of surprise, Luo Peng suddenly turned his head and looked at the big screen.
On a surveillance screen, there were indeed soldiers surrounding him, carrying a person. (End of this chapter)