Everyone looked at each other.
I have absolutely no idea what's going on.
Even Tang Xiaobao was a little confused.
Qin Zheng was anxious and asked, "Team Leader Tao, is this appropriate?"
"Why not?"
Tao Ran glanced at Qin Zheng and said, "If you're saying it's inappropriate, then why didn't you allow him to come just now? Now that he's here, you let him leave halfway through. Do you think that's appropriate?"
Qin Zheng blushed.
He regrets it now. He should not have let Tang Xiaobao come.
Now, he can't be driven away, and he has suddenly become a special consultant.
This matter has caused me so much trouble that I am unhappy.
Tao Ran said, "Okay, let's get back to the point. I'll share the new clues and details of the case with everyone, and then we'll discuss how to respond in detail."
Everyone sat upright.
"Twenty days ago, one of our tour groups went missing. Reports were filed one after another, and our government took the matter very seriously. We've done a lot of work, but the leads we've found have been sporadic. In other words, we haven't found any valuable leads. However, just a few hours ago, our department received an email containing only a single photo. Everyone, look at the projector."
On the projector, there was a large room where a group of Chinese people were imprisoned.
No one was hurt, but everyone's face was filled with fear.
Tang Xiaobao spotted Luo Ya in the crowd right away, but both Luo Ya and Zheng Wen seemed to have put on makeup, making them look darker than usual and a bit ugly...
Protect yourself...
He thought so.
Tao Ran continued, "We couldn't find any further clues from this photo, such as where they were being held. We couldn't confirm that. But then we received a second email, and this time it contained more information. We can now confirm that the kidnappers are the internationally renowned AIK terrorist organization. They have certain political demands, and they're demanding a $100 million ransom. Only if these two conditions are met will they release the hostages."
Tang Xiaobao couldn't help but said, "Then redeem him."
One hundred million US dollars doesn’t seem like a lot. He can donate that much money as a monk.
"I know you don't need this little ransom, but the problem is that their political demands are the biggest concern. Otherwise, the ransom wouldn't be so little. If we can ransom someone, we will definitely do it." Tao Ran said.
Tang Xiaobao asked: "So what should we do now?"
"Can you be quiet for a moment?" Qin Zheng glared at Tang Xiaobao.
Tao Ran continued, "Let me introduce you to the AIK. It's one of the world's most prominent terrorist organizations, and it's incredibly mysterious. While they don't have many members, they're said to have an underground base on a deserted island in the Pacific. They're likely controlled or supported by wealthy individuals or governments. They're well-funded and have purchased a large number of advanced weapons. Furthermore, they're known for their brutality and strong desire for revenge. Therefore, no country in the world is willing to provoke them, and every country they blackmail almost always ends up meeting their demands."
"What are the so-called political demands?" Luo Wenbao asked.
"It's not clear at the moment. They haven't formally raised it to us yet, but I believe they will raise it soon. After all, they are also starting to contact us actively," said Tao Ran.
Tang Xiaobao couldn't help but ask again, "General Tao means that we have to agree to any request he makes?"
"What do you think?" General Tao asked back.
Tang Xiaobao spoke frankly, "I just don't know what I'm talking about. I've praised them to the skies, and I don't know what they mean. But let me make it clear: I can provide any ransom they ask for, even if it's $1 billion, as long as the person comes back safely."
He thought very clearly.
Let’s rescue the person first. As for revenge, well, we’ll talk about it when the time comes.
Tao Ran said that these people were extremely vicious, vengeful, and cruel.
But in Tang Xiaobao's opinion, that was no big deal.
With the White Bone Demon and Roaring Sky Dog around, these terrorist organizations are just like paper tigers.
The only thing is that the Demon Lord or Erlang Shen must not be involved, otherwise, the White Bone Demon and Roaring Sky Dog may become paper tigers.
"Although I don't know what political demands they will make or what goals they want to achieve, I believe our government will not easily agree to them."
Tao Ran waved his hand, signaling everyone not to interrupt. He continued, "Yes, the AIK organization is difficult to deal with. They have indeed blackmailed and extorted many countries in the past. However, those were all small countries. We, China, are a great power in the East. In recent years, our international status has risen sharply, and we are hailed as the number one country in the East. We need to be responsible for the security of Asia. Moreover, we cannot lose face. In other words, we cannot lose the integrity of the Chinese nation!"
integrity?
How much is it worth per pound?
Tang Xiaobao was ashamed.
He just wanted to save people.
"Therefore, we have invited these negotiation experts. No matter what demands they may make, we will ultimately have to return to negotiations. You must believe in our country. The strength is here. The AIK organization will also take this into consideration. They will definitely not want to oppose us, China. History tells them that organizations that are hostile to us, and their countries, have ultimately been destroyed or failed. They will not seek their own destruction. Therefore, we are still confident in the outcome of the negotiations."
Tao Ran said confidently.
But Tang Xiaobao lacks confidence.
He was already thinking about whether he should take Bai Gu Jing and Xiao Hei to the other party's base in advance.
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