Chapter 335 Military Base
After arranging Aisha to rest in an empty room, Jiang Chen went to the captain's room.
When he arrived, Ivan and Bakari were already waiting.
Bakari is the black guy from Niger who used to be the manager of the Future Security Company and was responsible for the logistical operations of the military base. After Futureman Security Company canceled, Ivan asked him if he would accept a job transfer to leave his hometown and go to the other side of the earth, and Bakari readily agreed. His only requirement is to bring his wife and children with him. Being away from his impoverished hometown is almost a dream for him living in Central Africa.
"Are you still used to the climate here?"
Bakari smiled honestly, showing his white teeth, and said in broken English, "I'm used to it, but it's a bit trendy."
"It's normal, after all, this is the sea." Ivan grinned and patted the guy on the shoulder.
"Okay, let's get down to business. Ivan should have explained it to you." Jiang Chen glanced at Ivan, then looked into Bakary's eyes and said.
"Of course." Bakari nodded.
At present, the relationship between Star Ring Trading Company and Future People International is not disclosed to the outside world, and Bakary signed a confidentiality agreement before coming. After signing the agreement, he will wear an electronic collar for a period of ten years. As for the advantage, his salary will increase from 400 US dollars per month to 100,000 US dollars per year, reaching the same level as the salaries of Ivan and others.
"Then what is your answer?"
"I have no reason to refuse." Bakari said with a relaxed tone.
Nodding his head, Jiang Chen took out the silicon collar from his pocket and handed it to Bakary. The black guy didn't hesitate, and put it around his neck in front of Jiang Chen.
"Don't take it too seriously, this thing is just a warning."
"Understood, but it feels weird to wear this thing." Bakari touched his neck and said.
"It will be fine after a while." Ivan smiled and patted him on the shoulder. "Man, you're on our side now."
Jiang Chen smiled, looked at Bakary and said. "As before, you will be responsible for the logistics of the military base in the future. Including fresh water, food, and daily necessities. As for arms and ammunition, I have other channels to solve them. You only need to drag the things from the warehouse on Koro Island Just come."
"I will handle it.
"Bakari said confidently.
Jiang Chen nodded, and then looked at Ivan, "You must have heard that the national defense of the new country will be undertaken by our Xinghuan Trading Company. I plan to build a military base on this island, not for training The kind. Do you have any suggestions for this military base?"
Ivan had served in Ukraine, and was considered a veteran of the Soviet Union. Even if he was not an expert, he should have some unique insights into these things.
"Deep water port. The shoal area near this island is too wide. Ships with a slightly larger tonnage can't even approach it. If there is no deep water port, both the transportation of supplies and the flexibility of the army will be limited."
"The deep-water port will definitely be built, what about other aspects?" Jiang Chen asked.
"Barracks, training grounds, radar stations, aprons, airstrips... basically that's all," Ivan grinned, "The island has a good size, and it's quite similar to Wake Island in the US military. .but the area is bigger than that.”
"Well, for the construction of the military base, I will find someone to undertake the construction through bidding. You should check more on it."
"No problem." Ivan smiled.
"Then let's do this first. The meeting is over."
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It took a whole afternoon to move.
It is really troublesome for the small boat to go back and forth between the island and the ship. Jiang Chen has already made up his mind, and he will contact the deep-water port to repair it as soon as possible when he returns tomorrow.
Although it was tiring to move things and build a house, Jiang Chen found that each of their faces was filled with happiness.
In order to avoid the flames of war ignited by extremists, they dragged their families and lived a life of displacement, and now they have finally settled down again. On the other side of the world, on a picturesque island, start a new life.
Although here is just a deserted island, no one doubts that tomorrow will be better.
The enthusiasm to rebuild their homes keeps everyone motivated. Soon, marching tents were set up in the open space in the center of the island.
At night, people gathered in the center of the island. A pile of bonfires were raised, and the ingredients stored in the ship were taken out. A barbecue meeting was held.
Children run about in the camp, wives snuggle up with their husbands, and the boisterous people sit in a circle, bragging, eating meat and drinking.
The smell of barbecue filled the camp, just like a picnic.
Later, Jiang Chen also joined in, and a guy whose ancestral home was from the country of turkey warmly invited him to taste the charred red turkey he roasted himself.
It was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, Jiang Chen almost didn't eat it with his tongue.
It's a great feeling to drink a cool cold beer with the hot and humid sea breeze.
The barbecue meeting lasted until the early hours of the morning, and the people who had fun consciously cleaned up the barbecue grills and the garbage on the ground. Although it was only half a day, they already had an indescribable sense of belonging to this small island.
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Compared with the bombardment of Damascus, life here is simply wonderful.
The next day, people didn't stay in bed because of yesterday's carnival. Several months of military training had made them a habit, and they woke up early in the morning.
The men lined up in the open space and started a day of training under the leadership of the old instructors.
Women and children also get up early because they want to watch the sunrise over the sea.
Since there were no extra tents on the island, Jiang Chen and Aisha spent the night on the ship last night. It's ashamed to say, compared to those hardworking soldiers, Jiang Chen slept until the sun was high before getting up from Aisha, who was a little bird.
After washing up, the two didn't go back to the island, but went straight back to the yacht.
The matter of the military base still needs to be resolved by him. He has to return to Koro Island as soon as possible, and he has to take a plane to Australia.
The old fisherman woke up early, and there was still a bucket of fresh sea fish on the yacht. Seeing Jiang Chen, the old fisherman named Kaqi was a little embarrassed. He got up early in the morning, and saw that Jiang Chen hadn't woken up yet, so he drove the yacht out to sea to catch a net of fish.
But Jiang Chen just laughed and didn't care about the little oil he used, and asked him for two fish in a joking tone, and asked him how to make the fish delicious.
Seeing that Jiang Chen didn't care about his use of the yacht's oil for smuggling, the old fisherman was also relieved, and while holding the steering wheel, he introduced how to deal with the sea fish. What to eat and what to throw away.
Jiang Chen could tell that he wasn't very confident, but Ayesha listened carefully, and secretly wrote it down on the ep. The little girl thought that Jiang Chen was suddenly interested in eating sea fish, so she secretly made up her mind to master this new cooking skill.
As soon as the chatter box was opened, the old fisherman finished talking about sea fish, and then began to brag about interesting stories about his fishing trips. This time it was Aisha who lacked interest, but Jiang Chen listened with gusto.
It is really hard to imagine that this old fisherman can tell such a series of interesting stories in such a boring fishing life in the eyes of others.
In this relaxed and pleasant atmosphere, the 150-kilometer journey was fleeting. (To be continued.) (www.. )