Chapter 1467 The enemy is on the move

So at the same time, an emergency meeting was also held in the palace of Muscat, the capital of Oman, to discuss the feasibility of sending troops to Fujairah. In fact, it can no longer be said that it is feasible, and it may be more appropriate to arrange a battle plan.

Of course, the one sitting on the main seat must be Oman Sultan Qaboos bin Said.

Qaboos bin Saeed was born on November 18, 1940 in Salalah, Dhofar Province, to Saeed bin Taymur. In 1960, he graduated from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, UK. later in the British Army.

In 1962, Qaboos graduated from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United Kingdom and became an officer in the Rifle Team of the British Army. He served for 6 months as a lieutenant and served 1 year in West Germany. When Qaboos returned to Oman in 1964, his father could not tolerate his progressive views, so he was imprisoned in the palace for six years.

July 23, 1970, with the help of the British government. Qaboos commanded army officers and soldiers loyal to himself to launch a palace coup, overthrowing his father's conservative regime; he became the fourteenth Omani monarch and served as prime minister, and changed the country's name from Muscat Sultanate to Oman Sultanate.

In 1973, at the request of Qaboos, the British army withdrew from Oman, and Oman ended its status as a British protectorate. It can be said that this Juedu is also a ruthless person, he was able to rebel against his father at the age of 30, and succeeded in becoming a leader.

No matter which country they are in, they are not simple people.

Qaboos and Prince Sharjah Dericht were classmates, and the relationship between the two was very good; the most important thing was that the latter saved his life. After all, when I went to study in the UK at that time, it can be said that I had no relatives; everyone was a member of the royal family of the Middle East, so it was reasonable to take care of each other. Therefore, when Dericht found him, he hoped that he could help Sharjah to uphold justice; coupled with the favorable conditions offered, Qaboos was embarrassed to refuse.

Most members of the royal family in the Middle East will go to Sandhurst, England to study in the royal military. After graduation, according to the usual practice, they will serve in the British army for a period of time. It was at that time that Qaboos and De Ligt met and even became friends.

During a military performance, Qaboos accidentally sprained his foot, but at this time a military truck rushed over. Dericht didn't think about it, and immediately stepped forward to hug Qaboos and started rolling towards the side of the road. The two are also fate, just scratched a little skin. If it was a few seconds late, it is estimated that Qaboos' life would be in danger.

It was because of this that the relationship between the two heated up instantly and they became very good friends. Although Dericht did not inherit the position of chief, but he was able to be so arrogant in Sharjah, and his friendship with Qaboos is somewhat directly related.

In fact, Oman has no idea about Fujairah. If Fujairah belongs to them, then the land can be connected to the city. The main throat on the Persian Gulf side will all belong to them. At that time, the influence in the world will inevitably be greatly improved.

Before the birth of the United Arab Emirates, emirates, large and small, had existed for centuries, most of which were hereditary ruled by a tribe. This way of ruling is different from modern sovereign states. Before modern times, they often obtained control over land through various means such as marriage, transactions, and wars. arbitrary.

The border between the United Arab Emirates and Oman is complicated, and the middle part of the border is tortuous; therefore, the work of demarcating the border is very difficult, and there is even no way to sort it out clearly. And many of them have historical origins, so it doesn’t matter who they belong to. The most important thing is that the ancestors of the Qaboos family and the Shala family also had a marriage.

Strictly speaking, people also have the right to inherit Fujairah. After all, Sarah is a girl, which is not recognized in the Middle East. And because of the participation of the Heiyun Group, it can be said that there is still a good reason to trouble Fujaila.

Qaboos said to the people below: "You must have seen the conditions offered by Prince Dericht of Sharjah. And the benefits of annexing Fujairah, I don't think I need to say anything. People from Baozixuan Now that it’s over, the reason becomes even stronger.”

"If we don't do it now, we may never have a chance in this life. Fujairah has purchased so many weapons and equipment from the United States and the Soviet Union, especially naval ships and submarines. If it becomes a combat force, it can control the entire Persian Gulf at any time. By then , we will be more passive.”

In fact, after Qaboos ascended the throne, he promoted the process of modernization in the country, and Oman has undergone tremendous changes since then. Qaboos' government is an absolute monarchy, and unlike neighboring Saudi Arabia, his decisions are not subject to discussion by other royals. However, after he came to the throne, he also relaxed his rule over the people to a certain extent, allowed newspapers to exist, and established colleges and universities. With oil resources, Oman has become a moderately prosperous Gulf country, built highways, built restaurants and shopping malls, and established a social welfare system.

It can be said that currently in Oman, Qaboos has absolute authority. As long as it is something he decides, no one dares to object.

Although Oman has a small number of people, it has a large number of troops. The current total strength exceeds 50,000. Among them, there are 35,000 in the Army, 4,200 in the Navy, 4,100 in the Air Force, and 6,500 in the Royal Guard.

And because the military conflict with the Liberation People's Camp has just ended, there are many veterans in the country. If necessary, the force can be quickly expanded to 100,000 people.

Heiyun Group is just an enterprise with strong economic strength; but there are not many people who can really fight. Although Sharjah suffered a big loss before, Qaboos believes that it was because the Sharjah army's combat effectiveness was too weak, and the rash attack was caused by insufficient preparation.

After all, he graduated from the British Military Academy, so he still has some concerns about the strong electronic interference used by Fujairah. For this reason, I specially purchased anti-jamming equipment from the United States; the effect of the current test is perfect.

Badr is the right-hand man of Qaboos, the senior commander of the army. Regarding the war between Sharjah and Fujairah, he carefully analyzed the technical means and strength comparison between the two sides. It is concluded comprehensively that even if Oman has the same number of troops, it is not an opponent of Fujairah.

But now Qaboos has absolute authority, and the purpose this time is very clear; that is to take Fujairah and connect Musandam Province with the mainland. At that time, Oman's status in the Persian Gulf, and even the whole world, will not be the same.

Oman is regarded as the earliest shipbuilding base in the Middle East, so the cities on the north shore of the Persian Gulf were basically controlled by them. Fujairah chose before Oman and the United Arab Emirates; but what is disappointing is that he chose the United Arab Emirates. I wanted to do it for a long time, but the British insisted on not agreeing for the sake of regional stability; so the matter was abandoned.

There is such a good opportunity now, if you give up; it is estimated that as His Majesty Sultan Qaboos said, there will never be a chance.

But when it's time to remind, still have to remind. If the army suffers, as a commander, it will inevitably be unlucky.

Badr said very seriously: "Your Majesty, the Ministry of National Defense is planning that the Omani army will attack Fujairah from three sides, and the Sharjah army will support it. Fujairah will be surrounded by land on three sides and the sea on one side. If all goes well, perhaps two The battle will be over in a matter of days."

"However, Fujairah's air force should not be underestimated. Although they are all Yak-31 aircraft~lightnovelpub.net~, their combat effectiveness is not weak. Therefore, in the fight for air supremacy, the army will inevitably sacrifice. And the Black Cloud Group With large bombers, we also have to think about the bombing of the homeland."

"Fortunately, the Fujairah Navy has not yet formed a combat capability. If all the warships and submarines they ordered return to China, then we will not be able to win, and there is even no possibility of a war."

Anyone who knows Qaboos knows that he is usually taciturn and doesn't praise himself; he doesn't speak much in public, but his sentences are concise and powerful, straight to the point, and he doesn't make insinuations. Moreover, he is quick in thinking, steady in character, and does not panic when things happen.

Therefore, it can be said that careful consideration has been made to attack Fujairah. De Ligt's relationship is one aspect, but definitely not the main reason. After all, taking care of him for so many years, it is estimated that all the kindness has been repaid.

Qaboos: "We are not fighting for Sharjah or the UAE, but to make Oman stronger and richer in the future; it can also be said that we are fighting for the living space of our children and grandchildren."

"War sacrifices are unavoidable, but fighting for the prosperity of the country and the prosperity of the people is worthy of death. As for the bombardment of the mainland, deploy air defense forces. At the same time, please generals, you can quickly win the battle; as long as you occupy Fujairah Throughout the whole territory, I believe that even if there are bombers, there is no runway to take off and land on.”

(end of this chapter)