The Mysterious Soldier of the Anti-Japanese War

Chapter 259: Arms Entrustment at the Mercenary Base

At the entrance to the mercenary base, Lei Tao sat with Big Crooked Goat and his Chinese comrade. A few drinks later, the atmosphere grew increasingly lively. But Lei Tao was preoccupied with important matters, and he had no time for idle chat. He put down his glass, his expression straightened, and his gaze darted back and forth between the two men. He slowly spoke, "I'm here to purchase a batch of Cold War-era munitions from the base. Rifles, machine guns, ammunition, grenades. I need a large quantity, and guaranteed quality."

Upon hearing this, the smiles on Big Crooked Goat and his Chinese comrade's faces vanished, replaced by surprise and worry. Big Crooked Goat frowned and said solemnly, "Lei, what do you need so much ammunition for? This is no small matter. If we're targeted, we'll be in big trouble." His Chinese comrade echoed, "Yes, we need to be careful about this. You need to tell us the truth."

Lei Tao took a deep breath and said, "It's the same old customer from last time. I can't reveal too much about the details, but don't worry, this batch of weapons and equipment will not be sold elsewhere. Their country is in a very special situation. They are suffering from military threats from external forces and are in urgent need of these weapons to defend their country and people."

The big crooked goat rubbed his chin, a look of suspicion on his face. "Lei, it's not that I don't trust you, but this matter is too sensitive. What kind of background does your old client have that you are so concerned about him?" The Chinese comrade nodded beside him, his eyes full of concern. "Yes, you have to tell us more about the situation so that we can help you."

Lei Tao hesitated, knowing it would be difficult to convince them without more information. "To be honest, their country has been in a state of war for a long time, and the people have been displaced. International aid is simply not enough, and they have to rely on themselves to find a solution. I've been in contact with them and know that they are sincerely doing this for the good of their country, so I want to help them."

The Big Crooked Goat and his Chinese comrade exchanged glances, each seeing a touch of emotion. The Big Crooked Goat patted Lei Tao on the shoulder and said, "Alright, Lei, since you're so persistent, we'll help you. However, sourcing this is going to be quite challenging. Cold War-era inventory is hard to come by."

The Chinese comrade also chimed in: "I have an idea. I used to know an arms broker who worked in Eastern Europe. He has connections and might be able to get what we want. I'll contact him right now to see if he has any goods on hand." As he spoke, he took out his cell phone, walked aside and made a call.

Lei Tao felt a sense of relief as he watched his Chinese comrades' backs. Big Crooked Goat pondered for a moment, then said, "Even if we can find the goods, transportation is a major problem. We need to figure out how to safely deliver such a large quantity of arms to your client."

Lei Tao nodded: "I have also considered the transportation issue. I plan to find a professional freight company. They have experience and can avoid a lot of trouble. Moreover, I will follow up the whole process to ensure that everything goes well."

At this moment, our Chinese comrade returned from his phone call, a look of delight on his face. "It's done! The broker said he has a batch of Cold War-era inventory. It's a bit scattered, but if we put it together, it could meet our needs. However, he's asking a pretty high price."

Lei Tao said without hesitation: "Price is not a problem, as long as we can get the goods as soon as possible. Let him make a list and we will finalize the details as soon as possible."

The Chinese comrade called the broker again and received the list. The three of them gathered together and carefully studied it. The list contained a wide variety of weapons, from AK47 rifles to RPGs. Big Crooked Goat frowned, "These weapons are quite old. We need to carefully check their quality to avoid any problems."

Lei Tao nodded in agreement. "I'll have the reliable comrades at the base come to inspect it. They're all experts in weapons and will definitely ensure that every weapon is in working order. This mission is difficult, and everyone will have to follow me and take risks and put in a lot of effort. After it's done, I'll give you a 20% commission as a reward for your hard work."

Upon hearing this, Big Crooked Goat quickly waved his hand. "Lei, we're not helping you for the money. We've been through thick and thin together for so long, we trust you and want to help you accomplish this. You should keep the commission; you might need it later." His Chinese comrade echoed, "Exactly. We're brothers, and talking about money would be awkward."