Volume 5 Zhongnan Storm Chapter 2 Military Coup
When Shu came to the office, Pan Yunsheng was furious and facing the electric fire.
"...That's it. Transfer them to the airport first. If the situation worsens, take them on the plane immediately... I heard clearly that I was 'begging' on the plane, not asking them to get on the plane... Just like that, contact me if there is any situation." After putting down the phone, Pan Yun breathed out and looked at the secretary standing at the door.
"Director, the information has been sorted out." Pan Yun was so angry that the secretary quickly put down the documents.
"Prepare my car and go to the head of state immediately.
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The secretary nodded and left the office.
After tying up the head of state, Pan Yunsheng left the office with the information prepared by the secretary.
On the way to Yuan, Pan Yun was still anxious.
The phone rang in the car, and Pan Yunsheng seemed to have not heard it. The accompanying guard hesitated for a moment and picked up the microphone.
"Director, the head of state called."
"We'll be there soon."
The guard glanced at Pan Yunsheng and passed the message over.
"By the way. What's the situation in the old head of state?"
"Old Head of State" is a term for Li Head of State. Generally speaking, it refers specifically to Ji Youguo.
"It seems like I went to Hohhot a few days ago."
"Hohhot?" Pan Yunsheng glared at the guard. "What are you doing in Hohhot?"
"I don't know either."
"When you arrive at the head of state, call the bureau and ask them to check the travel records of the old head of state and find out what the old head of state is doing in Hohhot."
The guard nodded and agreed.
Although Ji Youguo has left office, as a former head of state where he has a large number of state secrets, he still enjoys the treatment of the head of state. He is at least protected by the bodyguards of the head of state during his daily trip. It has increased to 8 when participating in major events. Daily travel must be registered with the head of state guard and the Military Intelligence Bureau.
When they arrived at the head of state, Pan Yunsheng left all the guards outside.
Peng Maobang, Pang Xinglong, Huang Guowei, and Fu Xueyan, the ambassador to Laos who returned to China to report their work, have arrived, and everyone is waiting for the last Pan Yunsheng.
"The situation is very clear." Pan Yunsheng handed over the documents he brought to Zhao Rundongdi's secretary Gu Jinhui. "The first few photos are photos taken by our intelligence personnel in the past year. It is very clear. You can take a look."
When the photo spread and reached Fu Xueyan's hands, he immediately showed a look of surprise. "The first photo on the left...the one on the left is the old vice president of the country, Tamafeng, how... how could he... how could he be with..."
Pan Yunsheng smiled faintly and said, "The person on the right side of the first photo is Cia spy Yuan Ji, a Vietnamese American."
"How could they be together?"
"Look at the second photo." Pan Yunsheng took the opportunity to light a cigarette and said, "The third person in the photo was General Novansai, Chief of Staff of Laos Army. The third photo was with Tamafon and Novansai, senior worker Chatke of the Vietnam Army Intelligence Bureau. The first three photos were taken in July last year. There were several photos behind, and the shooting time was last November, March and May this year."
Fu Xueyan quickly read the next few photos, was slightly stunned and said, "So, are they going to launch a coup?"
Yun Sheng nodded, nothing.
"But... why did CIA and Vietnamese intelligence agencies plan a coup in Laos? Laos is the poorest country in the world, and there is no reason for both CIA and Vietnamese intelligence agencies..."
“Last year’s discovery.”
Hearing Pan Yunsheng's words, Fu Xueyan trembled slightly and then closed.
Zhao Rundong jumped a few times and gave Pang Xinglong a look.
"Ambassador Fu, please tell you about the situation in Laos."
Fu Xueyan nodded and told the general situation in Laos.
Since the constitutional monarchy was abolished in the mid-1970s and the People's Democratic Republic was established, the Lao People's Revolutionary Party became the only political party. In the early 1990s, Lao decided to follow the reform and opening up route in the "Five National Congresses" and opened its own market to foreign capital. At the beginning of this century, Lao formulated a national long-term development plan at the "Seven National Congresses" and proposed the goal of basically eliminating poverty by 2010 and getting rid of the underdeveloped state by 2020. Due to financial crisis, slowing international investment and other reasons, Lao's economic development speed was far from reaching the expected target. By 2018, 70% of the elderly still lived below the internationally recognized poverty line of less than USD per day. In the "White Paper on World Development" released by the United Nations, Lao is still one of the poorest countries in the world.
After introducing the situation, Huang Guowei found a reason to leave Fu Xuejian.
"Everyone knows the situation." Zhao Rundong spoke at this time, "According to Xiao Pan, a military coup is about to break out. What should we do?"
"Cia and Vietnamese intelligence agencies planned a military coup in Laos, with the same goal." Peng Maobang paused for a moment, looked at Pang Xinglong for a little more, and said, "In any case, we cannot watch the Lao government being overthrown by the coup. Even if we start from maintaining the stability of the surrounding situation in the country, we should take action as soon as possible."
"Send troops to Laos?" Zhao Rundong frowned.
"The first two quick response brigades can be deployed within 12 hours and enter the old territory within 24 hours.
The surrendered troops can occupy Vientiane International Airport in twelve hours, and the situation will be in 24 hours, and the combat operations to suppress the coup are completed. It is enough to deal with a group of rabbles, an airborne brigade."
"Is it so easy?" Pang Xinglong muttered.
Peng Maobang's expression changed slightly and he looked at Pang Xinglong.
"The key is that our actions must be late." Pan Yunsheng quickly interrupted, not allowing Peng Maobang to argue with Pang Xinglong. "The coup was planned by CIA and Vietnamese intelligence agencies, and we must consider the possible reactions we may make in advance. Perhaps, when we were discussing the situation, the coup had already happened."
"By the way, has Yanbo gone to Wanxiang?" Zhao Rundong asked.
Pan Yunsheng pointed = and said, "I have sent someone here, their safety should be guaranteed."
Zhao Rundong nodded and said, "The current question is whether we should send troops to intervene."
"I also believe in General Peng's words, and can quell the rebellion as quickly as possible.
"Pang Xinglong's aura eased a lot, "The key question is, what reason do we send troops? The coup is Laos' internal affairs, and we have no right to interfere in Laos' internal affairs. Even if we do not admit that we will go to the top government through the coup, we can only impose sanctions on Laos after the coup. Without a legitimate reason, our sending troops to Laos will be regarded as an invasion."
"Invasion? Are we watching the red regime in Laos be overthrown?" Peng Maobang was still very direct.
"Xiao Pang's words have a certain geography." Zhao Rundong suppressed his hand and did not let the two quarrel. "The coup was planned by Cia, and the United States must have made relevant preparations. If we send troops blatantly, the United States will definitely accuse us of invading the old man and impose sanctions on us. Judging from the current domestic and international situation, we cannot fight against the United States."
"You can't do everything!" Peng Maobang's attitude was very firm.
Pan Yunsheng hesitated for a moment and said, "What if we can get a reason to send troops?"
Pang Xinglong frowned slightly and said nothing.
Zhao Rundong glanced at the Military Intelligence Director and signaled Pan Yunsheng to continue.
"If the old country leaders go into exile to our country and ask us to send troops to help Lao Ding's rebellion, we will not have any reason to send troops."
"Are you sure?"
Pan Yunsheng sighed. "I just proposed this possibility."
"I think it's better not to interfere in Laos's internal affairs anyway. As the poorest country in the world, even if it's less than six million people, we can't add a burden at this time."
"Laos is not a burden, but a place to fight for." Peng Maobang glared at Pang Xinglong and said, "Military, it always balances the strategic location of the Indochina Peninsula. If you can control Laos, it will have an impact on the surrounding Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar. Economically, the great discovery on the Sichuan Plateau last year can provide great help to solve the bottleneck of my country's economic development and provide the most valuable resources for my country's development in the next twenty to thirty years. How can you let others sleep soundly on the side of the bed? In any case, we cannot let Vietnam and the United States control Laos."
From these words, we can see that after Ji Youguo left office, Peng Maobang not only attached more importance to military reform and construction, but also took the time to learn a lot of knowledge that had nothing to do with military affairs.
Pan Yunsheng secretly agreed with Peng Maobang's point of view, but knew that it was not easy to make Zhao Rundong make a decision.
Dong sighed and looked at Pang.
"President Peng is right. I also admit that Laos' strategic position is very important. I know more clearly how important it is to my country's economic development, but..." Pang Xinglong sighed, "The global depression broke out, and my country's economic development has also been affected. This year's finances are very tight, and all departments are asking me for money. If we send troops, it will not only be a counter-insurgency war, but it is likely to evolve into a larger regional war. The United States' misfortune in Iran is obvious to all. If we make the same mistake in Laos, the consequences will be unimaginable."
I have to admit that Pang Xinglong's words also make sense.
As before, Zhao Rundong fell into deep thought and did not make a decision immediately.
At this time, the phone on the table rang. Pan Yunsheng was closest to him. Seeing that Zhao Rundong was not going to answer the phone, he went over and picked up the microphone.
"Yes, I am...what...okay, according to the emergency plan, I will come back as soon as possible." Putting down the microphone, Pan Yunsheng said to the people who were looking over, "I just received the news that the coup had broken out and the rebels are advancing to the Prime Minister's Office and the Chairman's Office. The reconnaissance satellite discovered that Vietnam had assembled three infantry divisions and an armored division-level force in the Vietnam-Laos border area in western Nyeon Province, and may enter Laos within twenty-four hours."
"Vietnam sends troops to Laos?" Pang Xinglong's eyes widened.
Pan Yunsheng nodded and looked at Zhao Rundong.
"Check the situation immediately." Zhao Rundong did not hesitate anymore, "I will make a decision as soon as possible and report any new discoveries immediately. In addition, remember to bring back + Yanbo and others."
"I'll go back and deal with it immediately. If there is any situation, I will contact you by phone."
Pan Yunsheng hurriedly left the head of state, and he knew that Zhao Rundong was unlikely to make a decision immediately. (To be continued,)
Chapter completed!