Return to the City: The Strongest King-Chapter 1784 - 1716: Eliminating Traitors (Part 2)
Capítulo 1784: Chapter 1716: Eliminating Traitors (Part 2)
“Okay.”
When Chu Xianling arrived in Beijing, she first returned to the Chu Family, and Song Xiaodong took Sun Yiyi, Dragon Three, and Dragon Six, a group of four, and boarded an air force special plane.
Nine hours later, the group arrived in Khartoum, North Sudan.
The Chinese peacekeeping troops stationed here received the news that four experts were coming to carry out a hostage rescue mission. They arranged a tent for the group in the camp and sent Sergeant Zhou Quan to receive them.
“Hello, my name is Zhou Quan, and I am responsible for supporting this mission.” Zhou Quan saluted with a standard military salute.
“Hello, we are the special dispatched experts here to carry out the mission.”
“Experts?” The people around Zhou Quan had a hint of confusion and mockery.
“One expert has already fled, and now four more have been sent, hmph.” Zhou Quan’s assistant, Feng Jian, spoke with a somewhat unfriendly tone.
“The situation we understand is that this person is a military expert, a high-value target, currently controlled by the South Sudanese anti-government forces. The anti-government forces are negotiating with Western countries, hoping to use this hostage to secure economic and weapon assistance.” Zhou Quan ignored Feng Jian’s disdain.
“Such a simple task, Sergeant, you should just send me. I guarantee to bring the hostage back before dark today. No need for these experts to make a trip. There are plenty of mosquitoes in this African jungle, and you all look too delicate to handle it.” Feng Jian looked at Song Xiaodong and the others with disdain.
Chapter 1717: Silent Operation
“Nonsense, we are peacekeeping troops, not here to fight!” Zhou Quan reprimanded Feng Jian, who quickly stepped back and glared at a few people.
Dragon Three and Dragon Six glared back.
“Mr. Zhou, the higher-ups have decided to let us handle this matter. We appreciate the information you’ve provided, and we will set off now.”
“Hmph, what’s so great, a few people going to the jungle to die.”
The four completely separated from the military, carried a map, and dressed in civilian clothes stealthily infiltrated South Sudan through the jungle.
South Sudan is one of the world’s least developed countries, with severe shortages of roads, electricity, hospitals, education, and other infrastructure and social services. It has long relied on international aid for the construction of infrastructure and public services, and domestic conflicts are very intense, with frequent clashes between anti-government forces and the government.
Song Xiaodong obtained information from Zhou Quan’s group that Zhao Jie fled to North Sudan and planned to smuggle into South Sudan, but was mistaken for a wealthy “Chinese” by smugglers and handed over to the anti-government forces. Those in South Sudan who were supposed to meet Zhao Jie had no choice but to ask America to attempt diplomatic channels. Zhao Jie was temporarily detained by the anti-government forces in Kapoeta, the second-largest city in South Sudan, and an important military base for the anti-government forces.
Kapoeta has a total population of less than 20,000, with only one airport and one runway. During the second civil war, this area was full of landmines. Since 2006, demining has started, and it is estimated that thousands of mines remain to this day.
Currently, the anti-government forces do not know Zhao Jie’s identity, but a Chinese person that America desires so much must have high value. Therefore, the anti-government forces are asking for a sky-high price. America is negotiating while secretly initiating military action.
The Americans want to escort him alive to a safe place, but Song Xiaodong and the others just want him dead.
Under the cover of night, the group arrived on the outskirts of Kapoeta. There were defensive structures everywhere, and teenage black boys carrying guns patrol the streets.
“The most heavily defended place must be where Zhao Jie is held.” Song Xiaodong analyzed.
“After it gets late, when the guards change shifts, I’ll sneak in quietly, find Zhao Jie and complete the mission. You guys shoot to confuse their focus, covering for me as I exit. We retreat by the water.”
“Sect Leader, let me handle this.” Dragon Three volunteered.
“No need, I can act more conveniently alone.”
What Song Xiaodong said was true; with his Three Meridians True Qi agility and years of mission experience in Africa, dealing with an ordinary person was no big deal.
The four waited for the right opportunity on the outskirts of Kapoeta, and soon it was midnight, as the anti-government forces began changing shifts.
Song Xiaodong, in a standard stealth posture, bent over and noiselessly climbed over the wall.
However, it wasn’t only Song Xiaodong waiting for the guard change.
“Boom…” Sun Yiyi, Dragon Three, and Dragon Six suddenly saw firelight erupting from the dense forest in the east.
“Not good!” Sun Yiyi dashed out like an arrow, chasing after Song Xiaodong. Dragon Three and Dragon Six followed closely but couldn’t keep up with Sun Yiyi.
A moment later, Kapoeta was suddenly engulfed in artillery fire, defensive structures were blasted into large craters, flames shooting up into the sky, leaving the defending army disoriented and in chaos.
Song Xiaodong hid against the wall of a building, and soon Sun Yiyi joined him, followed closely by Dragon Three and Dragon Nine.
“What’s going on?” 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺
“It’s a government forces’ surprise attack.” Song Xiaodong calmly analyzed the situation.
“What do we do?” Sun Yiyi looked at Song Xiaodong.
“We’ll take advantage of the turmoil. You guys wait for me here.”
“Be careful.” Sun Yiyi was full of confidence in Song Xiaodong, but couldn’t help but offer a word of caution.
Song Xiaodong rolled over and infiltrated into the area, observing the situation from the shadows. The government forces sounded the attack horn, and in the firelight, Song Xiaodong saw a tide of troops emerge from one side of the jungle.
The defending army hastily formed a line of defense, but distant artillery completely suppressed them, unable to lift their heads from the trenches.
