Chapter 353 You have a very serious security loophole!
A thin winter mist shrouds the airport in the Northern Jiangsu and Anhui Special District.
Terminal area.
Next to the runway, which had been cleaned and simply greened, Su Wenchen, director of the Special Administrative Region Management Committee, Chen Guodong, director of the Protocol Department, Jiang Dayong, head of the engineering team, and others were standing in silence waiting.
Although the temperature was cold, everyone was in high spirits.
Chen Guodong blew some hot air onto his hands and rubbed them.
"Lao Su, I heard that my colleagues in Beijing have been in a terrible state these days."
"There's dynamic security on all routes. Not only do they require all buildings along the route to close their windows and clear their balconies, but even the load-bearing capacity of bridges must be meticulously inspected."
"The accommodation part was even more exaggerated. They directly demanded that the State Guesthouse remove all the rockery in the courtyard, raise the surrounding walls, and install nighttime searchlights near the main building."
Hearing this, Jiang Dayong next to him asked curiously.
"Why was the rockery moved away?"
"Doesn't this foreigner like the rockery?"
Su Wenchen thought about it.
"I think it's probably because they're worried about safety!"
"The rockeries today are all left over from the past. They are not just a single large stone placed there, but a group of rockeries with various hollows that have been carved and transformed."
"Maybe they're worried that someone might be hiding inside and shooting someone from behind!"
Chen Guodong said as if to confirm.
"Old Su, it's exactly as you said. They said they were worried someone might hide inside and shoot them."
"In short, because of the differences in the two countries' systems, they have deep doubts about our security capabilities. They have been constantly belittling our security capabilities in recent days."
"All the distrust and nitpicking almost made the security team explode."
"We also need to be mentally prepared."
Hearing Chen Guodong say this, Jiang Dayong couldn't help but say.
"If you don't trust me, why are you here? Aren't you just asking for trouble?"
“Even ourselves.”
Su Wenchen frowned when he heard this, but when he thought that the other party was from the army, he interrupted directly.
"Jiang Tuan, be careful with your words."
Su Wenchen knew very well that both sides actually had needs in this contact.
The US needs them to continue to withstand pressure from the North and not let them succumb to the North.
After all, if they surrender, the north will have an extra big blood bag, and the economic problems can be alleviated a lot.
This is something the US absolutely does not want to see.
In fact, their country also needs to introduce various advanced industrial equipment from the West to enable itself to develop rapidly.
After all, we have fallen out with the north, and the routes of importing from Eastern Europe have basically been restricted.
So we can only think of a solution on the Western side, which is why the two sides hit it off.
When Jiang Dayong heard what Su Wenchen said, he knew that he had said the wrong thing.
He quickly tried to make amends.
"Director Su, I'm sorry, I just said the wrong thing. I just felt a little sorry for the comrades of the Beijing City Security Team."
Even when Jiang Dayong wanted to say something else.
The report from the tower came from the walkie-talkie in Su Wenchen's hand.
"Director Su, the plane is coming!"
Just a moment after the intercom voice fell.
The loud roar of an airplane engine coming from a distance instantly broke the tranquility of the wilderness.
On the azure skyline, a small black dot first appeared and then gradually grew larger, eventually turning into a strikingly painted American C-141 military transport plane.
With its propellers stirring the icy air, a huge military transport plane landed steadily on the brand new concrete runway and stopped on the designated apron.
The hatch opened, and the first people to come down were a dozen or so serious-looking security personnel from both sides.
He quickly scanned the surrounding environment and the crowd of Su Wenchen and others with sharp eyes.
Then a soldier wearing a US military uniform and brigadier general's epaulettes came out first, and then slowly walked down the gangway surrounded by other entourage in suits and ties.
Su Wenchen was a little surprised to see that there was an acquaintance among the Chinese entourage.
However, he still went with Chen Guodong and led his men to meet them directly.
Chen Guodong spoke first in English.
"Welcome General Haig to the Su-An Special Zone. This is Comrade Su Wenchen, Director of the Special Zone Management Committee."
"Director Su and I will be responsible for coordinating your subsequent security inspection tasks here."
"If you find any problems, you can communicate with me or Director Su at any time."
When Haig saw Su Wenchen, he raised his eyebrows slightly in surprise. In his impression, the image of officials from the other country was a little more stereotyped.
This was the first time he had seen someone so young become a governor or regional chief executive.
So he stretched out his hand towards Su Wenchen with scrutiny.
"Hello, sir. I hope we can complete our work efficiently from now on."
"We've wasted too much time in your capital. I hope there won't be too many problems on your side."
After the accompanying translator finished speaking, Su Wenchen also extended his hand in a neither humble nor arrogant manner.
"General, we fully understand your strict security requirements and fully respect the sincerity of our cooperation."
"Although our Jiangsu-Anhui Special Zone is newly established, our special zone team has always been promoting all work with the highest standards."
“Every facility and every process here has been rigorously inspected to ensure that nothing goes wrong.”
"As you can see, the runway remains in top condition even in the harsh winter, a testament to our SAR's execution capabilities."
"We hope that both sides will cooperate professionally and efficiently, making this visit a new starting point for demonstrating mutual trust between the two countries."
"If you have any constructive suggestions, we will certainly work together with an open attitude to improve - after all, true security has always been built on mutual respect and full communication."
"If only one side makes unreasonable demands, I think it will increase unnecessary risks to the security of both sides."
"General, what do you think?"
Hearing the translator's words, Haig looked at Su Wenchen with sharp eyes and a scrutinizing gaze.
"You are very different from others. You are very confident, although I don't know where your confidence comes from."
After saying that, he looked at the accompanying inspector who came with him.
"In this case, time is of the essence. Boys, bring out your expertise and assess every detail, starting from the airport."
"Remember safety is our primary concern."
"Yes, Sir!"
Accompanied by the security and technical personnel who followed, they scattered around carrying the boxes.
Su Wenchen also looked at Jiang Dayong.
"Tuan Jiang, please arrange for airport security personnel to follow. If you encounter other personnel on duty, they will be able to help explain."
"Let them inspect however they like!"
Jiang Dayong felt a little nervous when he saw the various professional equipment that people brought with them.
After hearing what Su Wenchen said, he agreed immediately.
"Okay, Director Su, I'll arrange for someone to follow them for testing."
After Jiang Dayong's arrangement
The more than 20 technicians in military uniforms all looked at the local security personnel who followed them with contempt.
Obviously, after they passed through Beijing, they felt that they were much more professional than here.
After the other technicians started the safety inspection.
A man in a suit and tie holding a briefcase came over and seemed to be an official from the White House.
After explaining a few words to Chen Guodong, he also reached out to Su Wenchen and said
"Hello, Mr. Su, General Haig is like this. In his eyes, safety is above all else.
"I hope you can forgive me!"
After Chen Guodong finished translating, he also whispered to Su Wenchen.
"He's Ronald Ziegler, the President's Press Secretary in the White House Office."
When Su Wenchen heard this, he immediately realized that this person was most likely here to act as a lubricant.
Otherwise, judging by the attitude of the advance team leader, a lot of trouble might be created before the visit even begins.
Obviously, the other party also knows that on the one hand, they need Haig to show their strength in a tough way.
Create psychological pressure on them in advance, so as to gain an advantage in subsequent negotiations.
On the other hand, Ronald is also needed as a lubricant to ease the communication atmosphere between the two sides and avoid falling into a dead end all of a sudden.
In Su Wenchen's opinion, this method of pressure is not bad, it just shows his own advantages.
Compared with his American junior, he is still far behind in terms of extreme pressure!
So when faced with the other party's words of moderation and explanation.
Su Wenchen just smiled and said.
"Mr. Ronald, as the overall head of security, General Haig naturally needs to make careful arrangements for security issues."
"Our goals in this regard are consistent. As long as it's a reasonable safety demand, we will do our best to meet it. You can rest assured in this regard."
Hearing Su Wenchen's words, the other party said with a hint of humor.
"Su, if you think so, then my job will be much easier."
Then he stamped his feet as if he was very interested in this airport that had just been built on the saline-alkali land.
"Su, honestly, being able to build a fully functional runway in such a short time under such geological and planning conditions has far exceeded our previous expectations."
Then, standing at the end of the runway, looking at the wide hardened road surface and in the distance, the soldiers of the engineering regiment were nimbly helping to move the various equipment brought in by the transport plane.
Ronald said with surprise in his tone.
"This is a level of efficiency rarely seen in my career. Your engineering forces... are very professional and efficient."
"I thought your staff were so professional only in the capital!"
"The most outrageous thing we've experienced when visiting other third world countries in the past was that it took us over 20 hours just to move the equipment we brought with us from the plane."
"There are even more of them than you have."
Su Wenchen was not really surprised to hear this.
“Thank you Mr. Ronald for the compliment!”
"This airport is also the result of the joint efforts of the People's Liberation Army Engineering Corps of our two provinces and the people of the Special Administrative Region."
As for the other party's next question, Su Wenchen smiled and said nothing more.
Since this involves foreign countries, which are also third world countries, he naturally would not step out to comment or criticize them.
Who knows if there's a trap or something?
When Ronald heard Su Wenchen's words, he shrugged.
"Su, your country is really strict. Why do you all keep silent when it comes to foreign countries?"
Su Wenchen thought about it.
"Perhaps in our culture, talking about others behind their backs is not considered gentlemanly!"
After hearing what Su Wenchen said, the other party had no choice but to nod.
"Oh well!"
"By the way, can I take some pictures of the airport?"
"I'm quite interested in your kind of empty airstrip."
Su Wenchen nodded when he heard what the other party said.
"Yes, after all, this airport is just a temporary airport built to accommodate you."
"I believe that if you come here in 20 years, you will definitely see a different scene."
When it comes to filming, for Su Wenchen, apart from his office area in the breeding department.
There's really nothing else to keep secret.
Hearing this, the other party took out a camera from his briefcase.
"If that's the case, then I have to film it even more. After it develops, I will come back to film it again."
“This is also a witness to history.”
"Oh! Good heavens!"
“It’s so cool just thinking about it!”
Obviously, as President Ronald's press secretary, he felt that this was a newly established special zone of the other country.
After twenty years of development, it shouldn't be a problem.
Of course, the development he imagined was not to reach the level of their American cities.
But it's the standard of a city in a third world country.
Although Su Wenchen didn't know what the other party was thinking, he could still feel it from the arrogance that the other party unconsciously revealed.
Seeing the other person pick up the camera and start taking pictures, he didn't go over.
After all, Chen Guodong might feel okay with this arrogant tone, but Su Wenchen himself would feel uncomfortable.
When he had nothing to do, he didn't want to get close to her.
So Su Wenchen walked directly to the other side and looked at Lei Bailiang who was directing people to move various mechanical equipment on the plane.
"Uncle Lei, why did you come with me this time?"
"Isn't this the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' business? How did your Ministry of Foreign Trade get involved?"
Seeing Su Wenchen coming over, Lei Bailiang said unhappily.
"What? You don't welcome me over here?"
"Do you think the foreign affairs departments are adequately staffed now?"
"And this time, all four locations will need security personnel deployed. They must have strong identities and understand foreign affairs security."
"If they don't draw from our side, they will draw from there."
"Can we just go and recruit new recruits?"
Su Wenchen thought about it and felt that it made some sense.
After all, there are few people related to the foreign affairs department at this time, and transferring some core personnel from the Security Department of the Ministry of Foreign Trade is indeed the most convenient way.
Seeing Su Wenchen still here, Lei Bailiang said unhappily.
"Why are you here to accompany me instead of accompanying those foreign guests?"
"I'm telling you, be careful or they might pick on you!"
"These guys are so picky. If they come across an ant nest, they'd dig it up to see if there's anyone hiding inside."
"Let me tell you, you've had a lot of headaches these past two days!"
"The person in charge in Beijing has been a little bit nervous these past few days."
Su Wenchen said directly and confidently.
"As for security, it's much easier for us to solve it."
"So I'm not really worried about their various problems in this regard."
Lei Bailiang was surprised to see Su Wenchen's confident words.
"So confident? Even those in Beijing don't dare to say that!"
"Where do you get this confidence from?"
"Let me tell you, as the President's National Security Advisor, he's definitely got some skills in security."
"There are a lot of loopholes that could indeed occur in various evacuation plans and records."
Su Wenchen looked at Lei Bailiang with a smile.
"Uncle Lei, don't worry. I can't say there aren't any loopholes here, but the ones we've found are definitely much fewer than in Beijing."
Lei Bailiang remained silent when he heard this.
"So you guys are more professional than the ones in Beijing!"
"Then I'll wait and see you make a fool of yourself."
"I tell you, you're really good at breeding, but you're still far behind in security!"
"Okay, I'm done talking to you. I still have to watch them get all the equipment down here!"
This is a lean and discerning team of the advance team.
It also began to pounce on every corner of the Special Administrative Region Airport like the most meticulous hound.
However, the expected numerous loopholes and fierce disputes did not occur as expected.
A runway? It's a nearly perfect, integrated concrete cast, so smooth that not a single crack can be found. Its strength tests far exceed what's required for transport aircraft to take off and land.
The results of the engineering team's day and night repairs withstood the test of the US precision instruments.
Oil depot? It's remote but well-planned, and surrounded by solid walls.
American technicians carefully checked the fire and explosion prevention measures and the quality of the fuel, and could not find any problems that did not meet the "wartime standards."
A temporary control tower? The equipment installed inside is indeed not as cool as the permanent facilities at American airports.
After all, Su Wenchen and his team don’t have the time or energy to build such cool permanent facilities.
However, all their necessary communication lines are in good order, various emergency power supplies are on standby at all times, and the engineers know the equipment operating procedures by heart.
They even simulated an emergency call in front of the US side, and the process was smooth and impeccable.
So when the final airport security check was summarized in Haig's hands.
Looking at the various qualified boxes, there was no trace of happiness about safety on Haig's face.
After all, he actually knew that his advance team came here with a mission.
Of course, these are tasks beyond security, although safety is indeed a top priority.
But in fact, when he saw the other party's comprehensive plans in Beijing, he knew that there was basically no possibility of problems.
However, he still took the opportunity to demonstrate their meticulous security skills.
So we must not let down at this second stop.
Thinking of this, he spoke directly to the person in charge who came to deliver the inspection report.
"David, I think your inspection is very unsatisfactory. You need to re-examine it carefully."
After saying this, he seemed to feel that the other party didn't understand, and his expression became serious again.
"Do you get me?"
Hearing this, the other party showed a hint of embarrassment.
"Sir, I understand what you mean, but there's really nothing left to inspect here!"
"They haven't even arranged for sewers!"
Obviously he also wanted to take advantage of the situation, but this place was really simple enough.
The surroundings are endless and even a person cannot hide.
Various oil depots and dormitory areas were also located out of shooting distance.
The map provided here details all the pre-set guard posts, patrol routes, and blocked areas.
They also tried to come up with several hypothetical "attack routes" and found that without exception they were exposed to crossfire in open areas.
It's mainly in this kind of open area, where there are not even any trees around, and there are no large and complex personnel to interfere with the view.
Unless one can become invisible or burrow underground, a successful attack is impossible.
Hearing his subordinate's words, Hegge looked around at the vast wasteland with only mist and cold wind, and was speechless for a moment.
This was completely different from Haig's usual approach of relying on technology to meticulously prevent various dangers, but he couldn't refute it - Jing City could still cause trouble for the rockery.
There is nothing to hide or clear here except the empty land and sparse dead grass.
So his face became more and more gloomy, as if a heavy punch had hit cotton.
I was shocked by the efficiency and thoroughness of the deployment of this "salty-alkali land special zone" project, but at the same time, I felt suffocated and helpless in finding fault with this empty area.
Even he, an outstanding officer from West Point Military Academy, couldn't find a shooting position around here!
Finally, after looking carefully for a long time, he finally found a small loophole that could maintain the team's morale.
He immediately shouted at Su Wenchen in a stern tone.
"Director Su! You have a very serious security loophole here!"
"This protrusion! It must be leveled immediately!"
"It interferes with the visual guidance area of the extended runway and does not meet the highest standards for barrier-free and safe takeoff and landing!"
"Furthermore, it also provides a potential prone sniper position! Even if there is only a one in a million chance, we can't let this possibility happen!"
Hearing this, the others around immediately looked in the direction of Heger's finger.
When they saw the protrusion, everyone looked stunned.
When Su Wenchen saw the other party pointing to a small natural mound of about 20 centimeters and saying this, he couldn't help but twitch his lips.
The mound was so high that even if they lay down, half of their head would be exposed, not to mention that they had an observation post at a high point.
Someone really chose this kind of place as a sniper point. Let’s not talk about how they got here quietly, just say it.
Do you really think all these sentries are blind?
However, seeing this situation, he also knew that he had to give the other party some face.
So he could only suppress his smile and turned to look at Jiang Dayong.
"Captain Jiang, did you hear that? General Haig has pointed out a major security risk to us—that mound of earth in the saline-alkali land."
"Find someone immediately to level it."
Jiang Dayong was stunned at first, but then he reacted and immediately agreed.
"Yes! We promise to solve this hidden danger immediately!
He turned around and shouted to a soldier next to him.
"Ergazi! Take someone to get a shovel! Go and shovel away that little mound of dirt in the wasteland!"
"It has to be smooth and even, without any bumps! According to the general's highest standards!"
This order made the atmosphere on the scene suddenly seem a little weird and funny.
Several engineers immediately ran to resolve this major safety hazard while holding back their laughter.
As Haig watched this scene, a trace of unnatural embarrassment flashed across his face.
Although he didn't understand what the other person said, he knew that he was going too far in "picking on others" and that the reason he gave was so far-fetched that it was almost unreasonable.
He could even see their press secretary Ronald shrug helplessly next to him.
But with Beijing’s “glorious record” before, how could his team save face if they returned empty-handed?
He took a deep breath, straightened his back, tried to maintain his dignity, and looked at Su Wenchen.
"Director Su, thank you for your cooperation."
"But our security team's assessment will strictly follow the protocol."
"This is just the first inspection. The real security challenge lies in the subsequent core reception area and driving route."
This sentence is more or less a way to save face. If I stay here, I can't keep looking for a pile of dirt to level!
Su Wenchen maintained a calm smile and nodded.
He made a "please" gesture and invited.
"The general is absolutely right."
"Well then, let's go to the hall and the tour route site."
"However, I hope you won't be too concerned about major hidden dangers like the 'little dirt mound' in the future."
"I hope you can trust our peripheral security personnel in this regard. They are not blind."
When Haig heard what the translator said, he suddenly didn't want to say anything more.
He snorted and took the lead in walking towards the car.
Ronald, who was following behind him, also looked at Su Wenchen with an apologetic look on his face.
"Su, I'm sorry, I will explain to our team leader!"
"Maybe he was under too much pressure, so he was a little too nervous this time."
Obviously, he still felt a little embarrassed about the safety hazard that was just a last-minute nitpicking.
As the deputy team leader, he also knew the tasks that the other party was responsible for, but he felt that this method of undermining the other party's morale seemed to have no effect.
It even had the opposite effect.
Because he saw a hint of their no different from the smiles of the soldiers around him.
He felt that he had to discuss with the other party in the evening, even if they couldn't find any loopholes, to demonstrate their professionalism and strength.
Nor can we forcibly create false professions in this way.
Because of the people and soldiers of this country.
Obviously, it is not as easy to fool as the average third world country.
At least in this makeshift desert airport, the other party's iron-clad efficiency and extreme pragmatism in adapting to local conditions made their nitpicking so difficult, even ridiculous.
Su Wenchen also looked at the other person with great understanding.
"Now that this matter has passed, let's just treat it as an episode!"
"But this time we are showing our sincerity and inviting Mr. President."
"I also hope Mr. Ronald can help us explain to Mr. Haig that we are confident and capable of guaranteeing the president's safety."
"So I hope that in the future, both sides can communicate frankly and sincerely on various issues."
Ronald nodded in agreement.
"Su, you are right. I totally agree with you."
"I will communicate with Mr. Haig!"
Seeing this, Su Wenchen smiled and pointed at the convoy in the distance.
"Then let's go!"
"Otherwise, General Haig will be waiting anxiously!"
(End of this chapter)
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