Jiang Feng was the one who picked up Song Heping at the Venezuela Airport. In the car, Song Heping used a satellite phone to call Morins, who was far away in Colombia.
"Morins, do you have your own informants in the Ta Region?"
"Of course, we have our own people in every city with a military presence."
"I've thought of a strategy to counter this counter-insurgency operation, but you must follow my instructions to the letter without any errors!"
Song Heping solemnly reminded Morins.
Although the guy was a major client of his.
A misstep could well put an end to his own life and he wouldn't be able to look after his business afterwards.
"You're not thinking of having abandon territory and shrink my defensive lines again, are you?"
Morins still sounded anxious.
"No need!"
Song Heping briefly explained to Morins his entire operation and plan during his trip to the United States.
"Whether we can successfully counter the counter-insurgency depends on whether your informants can obtain evidence of the US Army, the AUC militants, and the Colombian Governnt Army working together. It would be best to get photos. If you get them, you're sure to win this ti; if not, and these two forces intervene to help the AUC exterminate you, I can't handle it."
"Brother, rest easy!" Morins, already ecstatic after hearing about Song Heping's operations in the United States these past few days, thought it was a brilliant plan.
Five million dollars in consultancy fees was money well spent; how could he possibly object?
"We've had informants in the governnt army all along, including people in the cities, who we've been paying to keep us inford. This ti, I will have them give their all to get you what you need!"
Hearing Morins's guarantee, Song Heping felt slightly relieved and warned, "Rember to choose so sharp ones, don't screw it up. This is about your life and wealth. If you lose, it's ga over."
"Don't worry, nothing will go wrong! I don't want to die."
"That's good to hear."
After hanging up the phone, Jiang Feng asked, "Old squad leader, why make such a big move with your trip to the United States this ti?"
Song Heping looked at the mountains and the endless jungle ahead, and said with emotion, "Jiang Feng, when you get the chance, you should go see the United States for yourself. If you can co with , that would be great. Honestly, I've learned a lot this ti."
Jiang Feng asked, "Learned what?"
Song Heping thought about explaining but then decided against it.
This was an insight he got in New York.
Sotis insights can only be experienced on your own. Even in the sa situation, different people will have different understandings.
"I've seen a flashy world."
He brushed it off with a laugh.
Then he asked, "By the way, do we have any instructors who specialize in reconnaissance or special reconnaissance in our school?"
"Yes, out of the twenty-one people, seven have related expertise."
Jiang Feng quickly responded.
"How's their foreign language proficiency?" Song Heping asked.
Jiang Feng said, "Average, a few are decent, their English is passable, but not as fluent as you or ."
After pondering for a mont, Song Heping said, "I think you'll still need to go on a trip."
Jiang Feng asked, "Where to?"
Song Heping said, "On official business to Colombia. If the US and Colombian Military don't get involved in the operation, it ans it'll just be a duel between the ELN and AUC militants. AUC has far more troops than ELN, so the key to victory will hinge on our two SU-24 fighter-bombers and the ODAB-1500 thermo-baric bombs..."
"However, even if we drop these bombs on the most concentrated enemy positions, it won't be decisive. We need to hit the most critical spots."
Saying this, he looked at Jiang Feng.
Jiang Feng quickly understood and asked if the plan was to bomb the headquarters directly for a decapitation strike.
Song Heping nodded, "Exactly. Once the governnt army is out of action, the AUC will certainly adopt a pincer move from north to south. They will stretch Morins's forces thin. If one end of their elongated defense area falls, it will jeopardize the other end. With proper tactical application, ELN can quickly collapse."
"Since the two ends are hundreds of kiloters apart, from a command perspective, they must have a central command post along with northern and southern command branches. Destroying these command centers can take out their command core, creating a headless scenario. Once this happens, ELN can organize a large-scale counterattack. I believe they can easily capture large territories and even inflict unprecedented damage on AUC."
Jiang Feng said, "So you want our people to locate those command centers?"
Song Heping explained, "We need ground guidance. Special forces teams must scout to find the enemy headquarters and then mark them. Only in this way, can we precisely decapitate."
Song Heping continued, "We need at least three teams for this task, but they can't all be our people, as we aren't familiar with Colombia. My plan is for your guys to handle marking and guiding. I'll have Morins draw from his elite to form three teams to accompany yours. They are locals, well-connected, and have many informants. They find the locations, and your guys complete the rest of the job."
Jiang Feng said, "Sounds thrilling, no problem. I'll pick two instructors whose English is good, but..."
He furrowed his brows and said, "Even if so of us instructors speak passable English, those fellows in Colombia don't speak it..."
Song Heping assured him, "Don't worry about that, there are plenty of English speakers there. Just include one or two in each team who are proficient, simple communication should be possible."
"That's a relief," Jiang Feng said. "We will definitely complete the mission."
Song Heping added, "Of all the instructors here, only you have rich combat experience. Once Grey Wolf recovers, I'll have him co here to serve as the chief instructor. He'll oversee training, and while we old comrades serve as instructors, we'll also give them opportunities for field experience. Tell the team that the travel allowance is thirty thousand dollars each. Those with combat experience will get an extra pay scale increase at the end of the year."
"Old squad leader is always so generous!"
Jiang Feng bead from ear to ear.
"In those rcenary groups I've been with before, damn, the allowances were tragically low. The money they gave couldn't even buy a decent coffin."
"Get ready as soon as you're back. I need to prepare for everything. Once the battle starts, I'll personally go to Colombia to command and support Morins. This battle is key to our future market share and influence in South Arica. We can only win, not lose!"
Song Heping's face was as cold as marble, his gaze as hard as steel.
This was his opening move in South Arica.
Whether it would be a feast or famine, it all hinged on this!
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