Babylonian Empire

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After receiving the news, President Saddam immediately held an emergency combat meeting. Since Zhang Feng was also in the meeting just now, he was called to attend the meeting. However, Zhang Feng knew that he was only attending the meeting here and did not speak. right.

This is a matter of the Northern Military Region, and has nothing to do with me. I am here as a guest, so I must not take the lead, otherwise, I will be suspected of overstepping my authority.

You know, Dad hates this the most.

Of course, if the old man lets him speak, he also needs to pay attention to the way he speaks.

The meeting was divided into two groups of opinions. One group believed that the attack should continue, and the other group believed that it was necessary to retreat to the defense and wait for the severe cold to pass.

Zhang Feng listened to their words, sure enough, these senior military officers did not see the current problem, no wonder the Iran-Iraq war would be fought like it was in history.

What is the problem now?supply!As long as there are sufficient supplies, there will be absolutely no problem for the army to reach Bakhtaran!

"Qusay, tell me your opinion." Saddam suddenly said.

Normally, Saddam Hussein had come up with his own opinion at this time: go back first and then talk!However, seeing Qusay attending the meeting here this time, he suddenly said this.

This son will always come up with various surprising means to win, let's see what he has to say this time.

"Yes, the sudden heavy snowfall of the attacking troops is a test for them by Allah. I believe that they will definitely withstand this test." Zhang Feng said: "If they retreat, then the advantage they have gained now will be lost." Morale will be even lower if lost. Moreover, West Islamabad is too small, and our tens of thousands of troops can't survive the winter there. However, if they advance, they may encounter an ambush from Iranians , The Iranians are very accustomed to this kind of weather, but our army is not at all, and we are likely to suffer heavy losses if we are ambushed by the Iranians in heavy snow."

These words seem to be summarizing the views of both parties just now. Everyone nodded, and what they said was very factual.

"The crux of our current problem is that the logistical supply cannot keep up because of the bombing of the bridge, and the low morale of the frontline soldiers has a lot to do with this aspect. Therefore, if we can provide sufficient supplies to the soldiers, then they must Will be full of fighting spirit." Zhang Feng continued.

This is the most critical point. It was at this time that the Iraqi assault force began to turn from prosperity to decline.

"However, the bridge has been bombed. In this weather, it is very difficult for us to transport supplies across the mountain." Adnan said.

Since the bridge was bombed, Adnan has been trying to solve this problem, but until now, there is no countermeasure.

"We can transport it by air," Zhang Feng said.

air transport?Abid said: "The transport planes we currently have are not enough. Even if we transport them at full capacity, we cannot guarantee the supplies of tens of thousands of people."

That's right, it would be great if it was the United States. The transport planes of the United States are enough to transport the strength of several divisions to the theater at one time.

Iraq's transport aircraft are simply not enough to perform such a task.

"Then at least give each soldier a set of snow combat uniforms first." Zhang Feng said.

Snow combat uniform?Everyone here doesn't know what this Qusay is talking about, they have never heard of the words snow combat uniform.

"Our soldiers wear ordinary green military uniforms or camouflage uniforms in the snow. They are very conspicuous. They are easily spotted by Iranians in the snow. They need to wear white clothing to better protect themselves." Zhang Feng said: "This matter is getting better and better. Even if there is no clothes, it is just a white sheet, and everyone needs to be given one. This can effectively reduce our casualties."

Saddam nodded, yes, this statement is correct.

However, Qusay still did not say how to alleviate the current situation.

In the end, the meeting did not reach any results. Saddam issued an even more stupid order to let the soldiers stand by.

After leaving the Palace of the Republic, Adnan finally came out with Qusay, and he quietly asked, "Qusay, why didn't you suggest that the army continue to attack?"

Zhang Feng knew that Adnan was advocating continuing to attack. Only in this way was the correct way to solve the current situation. Unfortunately, the president did not make up his mind at all.The president ordered the army to stop. In fact, he still had the idea of ​​continuing to attack. However, he was afraid of failing in bad weather and retreating.

"Uncle, I'm not from the Northern Military Region. It's not good for me to intervene in this kind of thing." Zhang Feng said.

Adnan nodded, yes, the higher the status, the more attention should be paid to these issues, because Saddam always likes to doubt the people around him.

"However, you said, if you command, what should our current army be like?" Adnan asked.

"Uncle, in our current situation, we must attack with all our strength, otherwise, we will only fail even more." Zhang Feng said: "It's time for us to put all our eggs in one basket!"

This is also Adnan's idea. Sometimes in war, you need to have the courage of a gambler. Now that the army has reached this point, it can only continue to go on.

What the army with depressed will lacks is the courage to fight to the death!

Looking at the figure of Adnan leaving, Zhang Feng also got into the car. Although he knew that the troops were going through risks, he didn't help them. Is this really the right choice?

In Zhang Feng's heart, he has always doubted his decision. Those soldiers are all Iraqi soldiers, and they are precious Iraqi fresh lives. They are being delayed by the hesitation of the supreme commander. For my own future, in order to please my father, is it completely correct for me to do this?

"Your Excellency Qusay, the US ambassador to Iraq is here to visit." Gasal opened the car door and said to Zhang Feng.

Before I knew it, I had already returned to my house.

U.S. ambassador to Iraq?Zhang Feng was a little surprised, why did they come to him?

"Let him meet me in the living room." Zhang Feng said.

"Your Excellency Qusay, your reputation has already resounded throughout the Middle East. It is a great honor to meet you today," said Brightman, the US ambassador to Iraq.

"Where, we in Iraq are very grateful for your selfless help to your country. The United States is our true friend in Iraq." When Zhang Feng said this, his face was filled with a warm smile, but he knew in his heart that what he just said The statement has zero credibility.

After exchanging pleasantries, Zhang Feng said, "I don't know if you are here this time, is there anything I can help you with?"

Turning to the topic, Brightman said: "Your Excellency Qusay, you must have heard about the hijacking incident in Iran, right?"

"Of course I have heard that we are firmly opposed to such terrorist acts. This is a naked violation of international law and a blasphemy against Allah."

Hearing the other party's angry accusation, Brightman was a little confident about the next conversation. He continued: "We in the United States have received definite news that Iran's Khomeini has a close relationship with these hijackers. Now, they Hostages have been hidden near Tabriz."

"Isn't the hostage on the plane in Tehran?" Zhang Feng asked puzzled.

"There are some things in the middle." Brightman said: "Under our strong pressure, Khomeini was finally willing to release the hostages, but he played another trick, and the hostages returned to Tabriz. On the way to Turkey, he disappeared again."

"Khomeini," Zhang Feng said bitterly, "he is the one who blasphemes our Islamic teachings the most. He is a villain in a holy cloak! He even dares to take innocent hostages!"

"In order to avoid accidents for the hostages, we ask His Excellency Qusay to lend a helping hand and rescue the hostages," Brightman said.

It turned out that I was asked to rescue the hostages. They didn't know that the hostages were already in my hands?Zhang Feng replied solemnly: "It is my duty to rescue the hostages. However, the current war situation is not good for Iraq. The war between our Northern Military Region and Iran has reached the most dangerous time, and we need your country's assistance."

Chapter 365 Help from the United States

Help is originally mutually beneficial. Now that Zhang Feng asked for help, Brightman certainly couldn't refuse.

Brightman said: "Your Excellency Qusay please speak out, we will try our best to do it for you."

"It's actually simple. I just ask those large transport planes at your country's air force base in Turkey to help us airdrop some supplies to the front line. Our army's logistics supply line is broken. Your Excellency, the President, can't sleep well. If you have your country's air force The transportation force will solve our worries, and the victory of our army will also deal a heavy blow to Khomeini." Zhang Feng said.

When Brightman heard this, it was very easy to do, that is, let the Air Force dispatch a transport plane to transport some supplies for them.

However, this has a great political risk. American planes provide air transportation to Iraq. Does it mean that the United States intervened in the Iran-Iraq War and supported Iraq?

"I don't know how many need to be dispatched?" Brightman said.

"It's not a lot. It's mainly to protect the ammunition for the 7-[-] troops to attack, as well as clothing and bedding to resist the severe cold, field tents and other materials. Your country's transport planes only fly dozens of sorties." Zhang Feng said.

Dozens of sorties?Brightman was shocked. To guarantee 17 to [-] troops, even the largest C-[-] transport aircraft in the U.S. Air Force would require dozens of sorties. Crisis, this price is still very worthwhile.