Chapter 290: Zhou Ming's AliChapter 290: Zhou Ming's AliChapter 290: Zhou Ming's AliChapter 290: Zhou Ming's Ali

On March 2, in the Gulf War, which should have ended in history, due to Zhou Ming's interference, it still had not ended by this day, and the U.S. military had to release Iraq's airspace control, because a transport plane loaded with food and medicine was taking off from the International Red Cross headquarters in Geneva, escorted by air forces from various countries along the way, and finally flying to the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.

The plane, named 'Rescuer', has a load capacity of 150 tonnes, which may sound like a lot, but it is a drop in the ocean when compared to the needs of the entire country. However, this is an emergency humanitarian aid mission due to the time required for cargo ships to sail.

At 8am on 2 March local time, the Rescuer landed smoothly at Badina Airport. Majid himself led a team to greet him at the airport. Although Majid has become the de facto acting president of Iraq, this news has not been announced to the public, so to the outside world, Majid is still the number two in Iraq.

The transport aircraft landed at the airport, the cabin door opened, and countless reporters from various countries who had come along swarmed off the plane, beginning their interviews with Al-Majeed and Iraq. of course, on the other side, there were also porters unloading various goods from the plane with forklifts, which were immediately transported to the aid stations in the centre of Badina, where Zhou Ming is now.

These are said to be aid stations, but in Zhou Ming's opinion, they are actually just food distribution points that are slightly larger.

Originally Zhou Ming had no need to come, but Zhou Ming did not want to appear in front of the media of various countries, and even if he was occasionally photographed, it was not allowed, so he did not go to the airport. At the same time, it was rare for the US military not to bomb Baldina one day, thanks to the arrival of the 'Rescuer'. , and the US military had also refrained from bombing Badina for once. Zhou Ming didn't want to stay in the Presidential Palace all the time, so he went out for a stroll and ended up here at the relief station.

Everything was just like just like in the movies, the Iraqi government had set up a stage here, and over there were long queues of Iraqi people wearing rags.

'These are the refugees from a war-torn country!'

Looking at this long the long queue waiting to be given food, Zhou Ming couldn't help but feel a little emotional. Although in a previous life, Zhou Ming often watched the news and could see photos of refugees in war-torn areas, seeing it with his own eyes now still shocked him.

Suddenly there was some commotion at the far end of the queue came some noise from the far end of the group. Ming Chow went over to see what was going on. It was the soldiers of the presidential guard, who were responsible for security, who were in conflict with a group of refugees.

'Sir, I only have this much money. Please let me in to get some relief medicine. I can do without the food and the mutton, but I need the medicine. My mother has been sick for three days. If she doesn't get any aspirin, she will die. I beg you, let me in!'

'Sir, I beg you to let me take a little flour, just a little, or some leftover flour mixed with sand. My child hasn't eaten for a week, and I can already see the shape of his ribs . He just needs a little food. I beg you. I know I don't have any money, but if you want, you can cut off my hands and feet or tell me to do anything!'

That was a group of refugees pleading outside the cordoned-off area. Since this was an oil-for-food programme, the Iraqi government stipulated that each person must pay a certain amount of money in order to receive the standard amount of food and medicine. But Iraq is a country that has experienced a long period of war and has been subjected to comprehensive sanctions for half a year. How can the people here have much money to pay? It is precisely because they have no money that this scene happened.

However, the the guard captain on duty was very unsympathetic: 'If you have no money, don't disturb the order here. Go to the market and the hospital for food and medicine, they are cheaper there.

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'Sir, there has been no food or medicine in the market or the hospital for a long time. Now there is only this place. Our family members are still waiting for these food and medicine to save their lives! Please be merciful!'

These refugees each cried to the captain, but the captain was unmoved. He still had a dark face and accused them, saying, 'Okay! None of you should mess around here. This is a very important place. If you mess around again, we have the right to exercise our duty of protection!'

As he said this, the captain pulled out his pistol from his waistband. The other soldiers in the guard also cocked their guns and aimed the black muzzles at the desperate refugees.

They were indeed were incredibly desperate. Living in a country like this, with deserts everywhere, no arable land, and no factories producing medicine, they were not unable to work, but when they went to the market after work, they found that there was simply no food. Perhaps occasionally a shepherd may sell a sheep, but it will be snatched up in less than half an hour, leaving not a single fleece left; in the hospital, the doctor will just tell you to go home and wait to die, because there is simply no medicine that can cure you.

Perhaps in Baghdad Iraqis living in Badina may still have some possessions, but they have already sold everything they could to survive. Now that they have finally received the aid of food and medicine, they find that they had no money to buy more. Even the soldiers had raised their guns. If they continued arguing, they would be in danger of their lives. How could they not despair?

However, at this time, Zhou Ming suddenly stepped forward, pressed the captain's pistol down and said, 'Forget it, just let them in. Also refund the money to those who queued up in front, and this time we will distribute it to them for free here.'

The captain understood English and knew Zhou Ming. He felt awkward and said, 'Mr. Zhou Ming, I know you feel sympathy for these people, but if you actually knew them, you would know that they are not worthy of sympathy at all. Moreover, the order I received from above was to collect the money. You...'

Before he could finish, Zhou Ming pulled him aside and said to him, 'I do sympathise with them, and I won't make things difficult for you. How much is it in total? I'll pay the bill for them.'

Zhou Ming then a thousand US dollars and handed it to the team leader: 'I don't think those refugees can give you a thousand dollars. Do you think this is enough? You and your people just need to maintain order here.'

After receiving the the colourful banknote, the captain finally broke into a smile. He nodded and said yes, then turned to the refugees and said, 'Listen up, you bastards. This nobleman from Huaxia is the one who has paid for everything, so now you can go in for free to collect the food and medicine that is coming. As long as you all behave and line up for me!'

The captain's words shocked everyone. These refugees also looked at Zhou Ming all at once. They all knelt down in front of Zhou Ming, as if they were his most devoted followers, and shouted 'Allahu akbar!'

Zhou Ming had been in Iraq had been here for such a long time, and it was hard for him to hear the Middle Eastern language with its rolled tongue. He had to use a translator when going out, but at least he could understand some simple vocabulary . At this moment, these Iraqis were shouting 'Ali' at him, which Zhou Ming knew to be their way of praising him as a saint and a great heavenly being sent by God to save them.

Facing such high praise from these Iraqis Zhou Ming was actually a little ashamed of such high praise. After all, he did not have the ability of Guanshiyin Bodhisattva to save all living beings. Even if he even if I could buy all the food and medicine on this plane, I still wouldn't do it. I can only manage the present in order to feel at peace. The money to buy all this is, in my opinion,

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Zhou Ming sighed slightly in his heart and said to them, 'Everyone, get up. I'm not an Ali. I don't think I deserve such a lofty title. I'm just a Chinese person who thinks you should be rescued and Chinese people who think your families should not die like that. That's all. So go and collect the food and medicine that belong to you in an orderly manner!'

The team leader helped Zhou Ming translate and gave it to Everyone listened. Although the Iraqis were still crying and looked at Zhou Ming with great emotion, they all got up from the ground.

Seeing this, the team leader thumbs up to Zhou Ming and says, 'Mr Zhou Ming, this is the most spectacular sight I have ever seen. I think if this happened a hundred years ago, you would definitely be the most famous king in the Middle East!'

Zhou Ming smiles and says, 'Then would be very grateful to you, but I don't think I could be a king. Or rather, being king of a Middle Eastern country would not be enough for me.'

At this moment, a Jeep Jeep drove towards them. An officer from the president's security detail got out of the car and walked up to Zhou Ming. He said anxiously, 'President Al-Majid requests that you return to the presidential palace immediately. There is important information regarding Basra that needs to be discussed.'

Zhou Ming gave a meaningful said Zhou Ming, 'I didn't think those Americans were so quick. But sometimes being quick isn't necessarily a good thing.'

As he said this, Zhou Ming got into the jeep with Du and left.

Meanwhile, at the Riyadh Air Base outside the Saudi capital outside the Saudi capital, US Army Commander General Normandy is on a video call with President Walsh.

'Two hours ago, I ordered troops launched a general offensive against Basra. This time, the main attack was carried out by three marines from the 1st Marine Division, supported by three armoured battalions and a tank battalion to assist in the attack. There were also two formations of armed helicopters ready to provide support from the air. They have already occupied the western city area of Basra.'

Normandy reported to Walsh on of the battle ahead. He was expressionless, as if this were not a real battle with real flesh and blood, but a game of Red Alert where he had casually picked a team of Apocalypse tanks and gone up.

This was very good in terms of the results wrong. Walsh frowned, however: 'Not good enough. We must take the whole of Basra as soon as possible. General, as you know, because of that damn photo of the child and the wolfdog, has called into question the righteousness of this war. My office has to respond to at least 300 emails a day proclaiming the righteousness of the war!'

'Therefore,' Walsh emphasises that we need to end this war in the shortest possible time, not be driven out of the bay in disgrace, do you understand, my General of Normandy?

'I understand, but since the enemy the enemy blew up all the bridges over the Tigris on their retreat, and the engineering units are now repairing them. It is expected that the offensive will not be able to start again until tomorrow at the earliest,' said Normandy.

'Then get everything ready today, and attack as soon as the bridges are repaired tomorrow!' ordered Walsh.

'I will definitely obey, but Mr President, our troops have found many car bombs and roadside bombs in the occupied zone. It seems that many Iraqi guerrillas have joined the war, and I think special attention is needed.' Normandy said.

Walsh sighed: 'I understand, I also care about the lives of soldiers, but victory is what matters now.'

Normandy, however, said, 'Mr. President, I think you have misunderstood. That is not what I meant. I feel that the enemy left these guerrillas behind, and there may be other more important plans.'