Red Alert Somalia

After passing the Bosasso Airport, the convoy has entered the Bosasso range.

Leave three trucks behind and concentrate the "cargo" on these three trucks on another truck.Immediately, four armed off-road vehicles and a military truck set off toward the city of Bosasso.

When entering the city, no one stopped, and the convoy entered Bosasso smoothly.

After entering Bosasso, Li Lan also truly realized the extent of the proliferation of guns in Bosasso.Although there is no real AK-47, at least more than one-third of pedestrians have guns in their hands.

After the team entered Bosasso, it has become the target of everyone's attention, and pedestrians are basically focused on the team.

In fact, this is normal. Although Bosasso is an important city in Puntland, the government cannot find a few professional armed off-road vehicles, most of which are worn-out pickup trucks with a heavy machine gun on the back. In order to act as a so-called mobile assault force.

After a journey of more than four hours, Li Lan refused the suggestion to find a place to rest first, and the group went straight to a small building in the center of Bosasso that looked good in layout.

In order to avoid unnecessary troubles, Li Lan asked other soldiers except Ahmed to be on guard outside. Only Li Lan, Muhammad and Ahmed walked into this place with the imposing generals. Small building.

This behavior was to avoid unnecessary trouble. The accompanying soldiers removed the Somali flag from their military uniforms first, and only kept the Somali national emblem.Because in Puntland, there is a new flag of its own, although it will not overreact to the Somali flag, it is always possible to avoid armed provocations.

The appearance of a Chinese brought a lot of waves to the originally quiet small building, and the Bosasso soldiers who watched at the door became vigilant.

"Hey, don't be nervous, I brought this Chinese friend here. I have a business to talk to Mr. Minister." Mohammedi said quickly.

Li Lan also showed a smile, pulling on her clothes, indicating that she did not carry a weapon.

"Wait a minute." These alert soldiers also understand that they are very cautious when dealing with foreigners. In order to avoid any diplomatic troubles, they are usually cautious and careful. Although they are not very polite, they do not face maliciously.

Soon, the soldiers who went in to report ran out, stopped in front of Li Lan and the others, and said politely: "Mr. Minister, please come in and follow me."

"Thank you!" Li Lan thanked him, and then followed the Bosasso soldier and walked into the three-story building.

"Follow me, don't look around or walk around." The soldier who led the way reminded as he walked.

Not a big building, Li Lan and his party soon came to an office that looked fairly neat.Although this office has nothing to do with luxury, but the neat furnishings look pretty good.On the desk in the middle, Li Lan also unexpectedly saw a laptop.

On the office chair, a slightly fat black man was writing something in front of the computer, looking very engaged.However, when Li Lan and the others came in, the minister quickly stopped and looked up at Li Lan and his party.

This minister in front of him is the first time Li Lan has seen some blessed Somalis in Somalia.

"Mr. Minister, my name is Lan Li. I came to China. I took the liberty to come here today because I asked Mr. Minister for help." Li Lan introduced himself in English very politely, and casually mentioned the purpose of the trip.

"My name is Ahmed Awel, I am the Minister of Armed Forces of Bosasso, and the military administration within Bosasso's commander." Awel also introduced himself in English, and then pointed to the somewhat dilapidated sofa. Said: "Please sit down, guests from afar. I am very curious about Mr. Li, how you entered the country. I have already talked to the Somali ambassador to China on the phone. He has not signed your entry application."

"Excuse me, Mr. Minister, because I didn't come to Somalia through normal channels, and I didn't come to Somalia to travel or film." Li Lan replied.

"Then what did Mr. Li come to Somalia for? If it's a business investigation, there is no need to do so! Now I am more curious, what can Mr. Li ask me for help." Awell didn't mind how Li Lan entered. In Somalia, perhaps in other countries, this kind of smuggling will be immediately detained by the local government, but this is Somalia, which is not the so-called ideal country. It is not a problem whether it is smuggling.His previous question is just to introduce the problem that appears, he can no matter how Li Lan comes in, but he needs to know the other party's purpose.

"I swear to the god I believe in, my purpose will not do any harm to the Somali people." Li Lan said.

"Since Mr. Li doesn't say anything, then I can't force it. In this case, in accordance with Somalia's law, we will immediately inform the Chinese government of your situation through the embassy in China. We also ask Mr. Li not to leave Bosasso. We We will send the most elite guards to protect your safety. Please don't mind this. After all, Bosasso's public security is still very unsound, and we don't want to take any diplomatic troubles. Please cooperate." Awell said.

"Thank you first, Mr. Minister, for your kindness. I also have some friends in Somalia. My safety is already adequately guaranteed. And I am a foreigner who enters the country illegally. Even if something happens in Somalia, I am afraid that there will be no diplomatic trouble. Come on! So, you don’t need to trouble you to notify our government."

The atmosphere seemed to be a bit cold. Regarding the words of the Minister of Armed Forces of Bosasso, Li Lan had expected that before he came, he was not angry about it, and continued: "Yes, what did Mr. Minister just come to Somalia for me? Before I talk about this, I have a gift to give to Mr. Minister. I believe that when you see the gift, you will understand the purpose of my coming here. Believe me, it is just a matter of effort for you ."

He still didn't answer Li Lan directly, and Arwell didn't mind. He was at home anyway, and he was the winner anyway."I look forward to your gift."

"You will never be disappointed." After speaking, Li Lan winked at Ahmed.The latter nodded, turned and walked out.

"Mr. Li, before seeing the gift, I was very curious about your friends in Somalia. You must know that apart from the armed forces of the government, there is no way to take out four trucks and four armed off-road vehicles." After Hamed left, Awell thought for a while and asked.Since Li Lan and the others started to pass the armed checkpoints, the situation has been reported to him. He was still speculating that these were armed by that faction. Now that he sees the parties involved, whether for safety or other considerations, he needs to understand. a bit.

"Mr. Minister, you only need to know that they are all carrying the Somali flag and national emblem, and they are definitely not armed men in Somaliland. Otherwise, I don't need to come to Bosasso and go directly to Berbera or Hargeisa." Li Lan explained.He has made a lot of preparations for this trip. Although Puntland and Somaliland are not on the right track, his attitude towards the formal government of Somalia is fairly good and supports the proposal to form a coalition government.Therefore, he stated that these soldiers carry the Somali flag and national emblem, not Somaliland or Puntland.

"That's the best." Awell nodded, believing Li Lan's explanation.

"Mr. Minister, I did not bring any political conditions with my arrival, nor would I ask you to do anything to sorry the Somali people. Therefore, there is no need to take any precautions against me. Besides, I am a Chinese, even if I have any ideas. In Somalia, we can't make any waves." Li Lan further explained.

As soon as Li Lan's words fell, Ahmed returned, followed by seven or eight Bosasso soldiers carrying four large iron boxes.After the Bosasso soldiers put down the big iron box, they walked out and closed the door of the office under Arwell's order.

"Mr. Li, what is this?" Awell was curious. Originally, he thought the Chinese would bring Chinese tea or cigarettes, but he did not expect it to be four big boxes.

"Open all!" Li Lan did not directly answer Awel's question, but said to Ahmed.

When the box was fully opened, Awell also saw the neatly arranged things inside. Although the outside was wrapped in tarp, he could still see at a glance, there was a handful of AK-47 lying inside.

"This is?" Awell began to look at Li Lan a little differently.

"There are four boxes of brand new AK-47s. Each gun is equipped with a 30-round magazine and a box of 20. Each one is brand new and unused. Just a little bit of break-in, these eighty. The quality of the AK-47 is definitely not worse than that of other AK-47s in the world, even the AK-47 produced by the Soviet military factory." Li Lan first explained it, and then continued: "And these four boxes of weapons , Now it's your personal belongings, Mr. Minister."

"These are all for me?" Arwell said in astonishment.

"Yes, these are your personal belongings from the moment you enter." Li Lan nodded and said with confirmation.

"Okay! Mr. Li, your gift really touched me, now I can talk about your intentions." Awell did not refuse. Being an official in Somalia is not a good job. He needs these weapons.

Half an hour later, under Awell's personal escort, Li Lan and his party walked out of this small building, and said goodbye with a few smiles. After leaving a batch of weapons again, Li Lan and his party left here.

Looking at the convoy going away, Awell was a little surprised, saying: "I hope you are just an ordinary arms dealer and don't bring any disturbance to Somalia. But what does an arms dealer do with cement? Is it an enclosure again? I really hope that I think too much."