Chapter 3003: Lobbied hard

"Do you dare to look down on us?" the militant shouted sharply.
"I look down on you, but not including them." Lin Rui pointed at the others present, "At least they know that no matter how powerful a scimitar is, it can't be faster than a bullet." Wiesel winked the militant to sit down. Next, the militant could only sit back unwillingly.
Lin Rui smiled slightly, "I am not a weaponist, but since we are talking about weapons, we are here to talk about this topic. Many of you tribes have worked as mercenaries for Gaddafi in Libya. I think Toyota You have heard about the war, right?"
Wiesel nodded, "I heard of it."
"Chad and Libya had an armed conflict on the border in 1987. The two sides fought fierce battles in the northern city of Fada. The local Libyan garrison was annihilated. Within three months, Habré’s forces passed guerrilla warfare and general warfare. In combination, almost the entire northern part of Chad was recovered. This war was named after the Chadian army used Toyota trucks to increase its mobility against the Libyan army.
Libya's military strength in Chad is still considerable, with 8,000 soldiers, 300 tanks, and many multiple rocket launchers. There are also Mi-24 helicopters and 60 fighter jets. However, more than 400 militias in Chad riding on Toyota trucks lost their helmets and armor, and destroyed more than 100 tanks. "Lin Rui said slowly.
The militant couldn't help but sneered, "So weapons are not omnipotent."
"This is just the surface. On the surface, Libyan soldiers are incompetent, and tanks can't do armed trucks. But in fact, there are too many big powers behind them.
Chad originally had no air force, only some anti-tank guns and other anti-aircraft weapons, but in 1987, the joining of the French Air Force made the Libyan Air Force almost afraid to fight. Then, the French Air Force attacked Wadi Doum and destroyed the local Libyan radar facilities, making the Libyan Air Force stationed in Chad confused for several months.
The second decisive factor is the missile-a portable Milanese anti-tank missile aided secretly by France. It is precisely because of this missile that a large number of Libyan tanks were destroyed. That's why the story of pickups defeating tanks appears. Otherwise, driving a pickup to hit a tank is a joke. "
The Tuareg militant couldn't laugh.
Lin Rui immediately said, "You are in North Africa. I didn't need to say more about these things. You should know better than me. I said that there are only two purposes. First, when the military and command qualities are comparable, Good weapons can determine the outcome. Second, behind the various wars in North Africa, those with the support of major powers are often the winners. You can see the results of the Toyota War at a glance.
Gaddafi sent a proud armored force-nearly 10,000 soldiers, more than 300 tanks, 60 fighters. For the Chadian National Army, which has not even solved the problem of soldiers wearing shoes, this is an extremely powerful invading army. But they are not afraid, why? Because they have the support of Western countries. If you want to win the victory of national independence, you must have some big country behind you. "
Wiesel finally spoke, "But the Americans did not say that they will help us fight for independence."
"Even if they agree, do you dare to believe it? Even if you dare to believe it, can you guarantee that they will keep their promise?" Lin Rui shook his head, "I still said that, in order to win the independence of the Tuareg people, In the end, you still have to rely on yourself. You currently do not have the strength to win independence, but you have such an opportunity. Cooperating with the Americans and strengthening your own strength is the fundamental solution to the problem."
Wiesel looked at Lin Rui and said slowly, "But I need to know how much help the Americans will give us."
"Any war is inseparable from funds and weapons and ammunition. And the Americans are not short of these two aspects. What they lack is the ability to kill enemies and allies in this desert." Lin Rui looked at Wiesel and said, "That is You and your people."
These Tuaregs stopped talking. Wiesel was silent for a moment and said, "This matter, after all, is not something I can decide alone, we will talk about it slowly."
"You can decide these things, otherwise I don't have to go this trip, and the Americans don't need to let me be a lobbyist." Lin Rui smiled, "I also know the reason for your hesitation. You bid a higher price. Wiesel, you are now like a gambler with the only bargaining chip in your hand. But you have to think carefully about which side the bargaining chip is suitable for. Because in case you lose If you lose, you will lose the future of the entire Tuareg."
Wiesel was slightly startled and turned to look at Lin Rui.
"Yes, I know." Lin Rui also looked at him, "Your armed trucks are not well hidden, and I know that the secret agency promised you not only dozens of trucks. They even Will promise to make you and your people truly independent from the nations and form a real Tuareg kingdom. I think this is what you value?"
Wiesel frowned, "Do you know them?"
"Too much. Now let me guess what they are offering. They provide a lot of weapons and funds to help those terrorists fight against the government forces of various countries? This should be it. They must still say However, using this opportunity can gradually weaken the government forces of various countries and lay the foundation for your independent cause." Lin Rui nodded.
Wiesel was silent.
"Do you believe that these terrorists can shake the foundation of the government army?" Lin Rui shook his head. "And you know in your heart that even if these government forces are finished, you won't have your turn to fight for independence. By then, those big congresses are supporting them. Create a government loyal to them.
This is the truth of Africa, here is still the world of colonialism, but under another kind of packaging. Because it is the colonists who are in charge here, those who are big countries.
Under the blow of the African national liberation movement, the violence and power of the colonists have been spurned by the international community. Western developed countries have been forced to change the old methods of direct colonial rule and adopt more covert and indirect methods of colonial aggression.
They make full use of their economic advantages to carry out political, economic, and cultural aggression against non-Western countries. They also use military means when necessary to place independent African countries under their control so that these countries can continue to serve as their commodity markets. , Raw material producing areas and investment places to maximize wealth. "
Wiesel turned his head and shouted, "Of course I know that I hate these colonists more than you, but you let me cooperate with the Americans."
"This is the only way out to your national independence." Lin Rui said slowly, "You also understand, but it's just a little bit unreasonable."