Of course, Zhang Feng was very clear about the Iran-Iraq War. The Iran-Iraq War made all military strategists drop their jaws; it was a low-tech war fought with high-tech weapons. On the battlefield, tens of thousands of twelve or thirteen-year-old youths were seen shouting slogans and enthusiastically stepping on landmines. The war was entirely piled up with human lives.
The two countries fought for eight whole years, and their economies suffered immense damage. No one benefited. There were no victors in this war; if it weren't for the massive foreign debt incurred during this war, Saddam Hussein would not have set his sights on Kuwait.
However, Zhang Feng dared not tell these facts directly to the person in front of him.
At this moment, Saddam Hussein, in front of him, was commanding the Iraqi army, crossing the Shatt al-Arab, attacking the Iranian stronghold of Khorramshahr, and besieging Abadan. The northern front had also penetrated Iranian territory. He was full of confidence, and suggesting a withdrawal and peace talks to him was simply wishful thinking. Saddam Hussein had a major flaw, just like Hitler: overconfidence, or rather, self-righteousness.
And now, Iraq's offensive had stalled. In Zhang Feng's memory, in a few months, Iran would launch a major counterattack, and from then on, the war situation would Begin to develop in Iran's favor.
Hearing Saddam Hussein ask for his opinion, Zhang Feng pondered for a moment and replied, "We are engaged in a holy war with the despicable Persians, and all Arabs stand behind us. I believe that under the leadership of our great leader, we will surely defeat the Persians, advance to Tehran, and plant the flag of us Iraqis on the palaces of Tehran."
Saddam Hussein was very satisfied with Zhang Feng's answer: "Excellent, we will surely achieve victory in the holy war. The despicable Khomeini wants to export his revolution to us, but his conspiracy will never succeed."
(Shiite religious leader Khomeini returned to Tehran after the success of the Black Revolution and declared the abolition of the monarchy, establishing the "Islamic Republic of Iran." Domestically, religious leaders became the supreme rulers, legislation was based on the Quran, and a theocratic state combining politics and religion was established. He began to vigorously export the "Islamic Revolution," calling on Muslims in various countries to overthrow their governments and establish "Islamic Revolutionary Governments," and strongly supported anti-government forces in some countries. The first target for his "Islamic Revolution" export was neighboring Iraq to the west.)
Zhang Feng knew that Saddam Hussein was ostensibly defending the entire Arab World against the Persian movement, but in reality, Saddam Hussein was also thinking of himself. Iraq's coastal border was very small, causing great inconvenience for oil exports. His main goal was to seize the southern waterways, gain regional hegemony, and control the oil trade.
"Our Qusay has finally grown up; it's time for him to get some training in the army," Saddam Hussein murmured. The others present felt a chill in their hearts, realizing that Qusay had performed exceptionally well this time, earning the President's great satisfaction.
One must know that even his eldest son, Uday, was only with the Ministry of Sports at this time. Although there were rumors that Saddam Hussein wanted him to take over the Republican Guard, there was no clear indication from the President. And now, his younger brother, two years his junior, was entering the army first?
"Father, Qusay is still young; let him complete his studies first," Uday quickly said.
Everyone knew what entering the army meant. Only by having a large number of loyal subordinates in the military could one wield real power. Uday certainly didn't want his younger brother to steal the limelight first.
Seeing this situation, Zhang Feng's heart stirred. Since he was here, he didn't want to live under Uday's shadow forever. This person was a typical spoiled rich second generation, extravagant and dissolute, but without any real ability. If Saddam Hussein made him his successor in the future, the Iraqis would definitely not have a good life.
History would be rewritten from this moment on! Zhang Feng knew that the large-scale Iranian counterattack was about to Begin. In his previous life, he was just a special forces soldier. What he most yearned for was to command a large-scale battle like his predecessors, annihilating enemies by the regiment. The stronger the enemy, the more confident he became.
I want to go to the front line! A soldier's value can only be realized in the fires of war. The status of a rich second-generation will not earn everyone's respect; only military achievements are unbreakable.
"Mr. President, as an Iraqi citizen, as a descendant of the great Babylon Empire, the indomitable blood of my ancestors flows in my veins. To resist the vile Persians, I am willing to go to the front line of the Southern Military Region, defeat the Persians, and reclaim our territory. Long live great Iraq!"
Everyone was astonished. Had Mr. Qusay had his fill today, and now wanted to run to the southern front to fight the Iranians again? One must know that fighting means bloodshed and death; flying shells have no eyes and will not bypass him just because he is President Saddam Hussein's son. Was he truly thinking this way?
Everyone thought Qusay wanted to use this opportunity to develop within the military. He was not even twenty years old, yet his shrewdness was frighteningly deep. However, they didn't expect him to choose to go to the Southern Military Region. Even if he didn't stay in some Baghdad garrison unit, going to Tikrit or Mosul would have been good options, and they believed the President would agree. They never imagined he would voluntarily go to the front lines of the Iran-Iraq War!
Or did he misunderstand the President's meaning? The President merely asked, and who knew, he would voluntarily choose to go to the battlefield? Who among those present wished to send their children to the front lines?
Zhang Feng knew that Saddam Hussein was a man of fervent emotions, and he would appreciate this display from him. In Saddam Hussein's heart, his importance would grow.
And from a practical standpoint, Zhang Feng knew that he had no choice but to go to the Iran-Iraq front.
Although Iraq had been unstoppable at the beginning of the war, invading Iranian territory, it had not annihilated Iran's effective forces. Now, Iran was about to launch a large-scale counterattack. If history could not be rewritten at this time to withstand Iran's offensive, history would still turn in the direction of later generations, resulting in a mutually destructive situation that would ultimately benefit the Americans.
Iran's population was more than three times that of Iraq, and its land area was four times larger. Moreover, Iran could achieve self-sufficiency in food, while Iraq needed to import food. Therefore, Iran's war potential was far greater than Iraq's. Since he had been reborn in Iraq, he had to consider Iraq's future, starting with defeating Iran!
And these high-ranking Iraqi military leaders simply didn't know how to fight modern warfare. Since he was here, he had to demonstrate the capabilities of a soldier from a later generation. This was war!
Saddam Hussein looked at his younger son, his eyes filled with joy. If shooting down Israeli planes and thwarting their mission to destroy his nuclear reactor had surprised Saddam Hussein, then Qusay's current performance completely shocked him.
To go to the very front line, to shed one's blood for the holy war against the Iranians—what noble conduct! Saddam Hussein said, "Good, then you will go to Basra and report to Lieutenant General Izzat Ibrahim." Saddam Hussein continued, "I look forward to your excellent performance in the war."
Izzat Ibrahim was also Saddam Hussein's half-brother and currently the commander of the Southern Military Region. Although Saddam Hussein confidently sent his younger son to the front line, this was also for the entire nation to see. However, Izzat would certainly understand his meaning; how could he possibly put his son on the battlefield? At most, he would give him a job in the headquarters.
However, the significance of doing so was immense, crucial for boosting morale, especially with Abadan under siege for so long and morale waning, needing a strong boost. Saddam Hussein instantly weighed the pros and cons clearly.
Leaving the Republican Palace, Zhang Feng looked up at the sky, clear and blue, without a single cloud, no different from his hometown. From now on, he would fight with blood and sweat on this vast land for its people, striving to prevent them from suffering the oppression of foreign races as they did in later generations. This was his second home!
However, others under the same blue sky as Zhang Feng probably didn't share his mood, such as the unlucky Raymon.
If it weren't for Zhang Feng's transmigration, Raymon would have easily completed his final bombing mission and safely returned to Israel. All members would have been warmly welcomed by Prime Minister Begin, Air Force Commander General Efrayim, and others, becoming a glorious example in the history of long-range air raids and being incorporated into textbooks.
And Raymon later became Israel's first astronaut in 1997, perishing on February 1, 2003, due to the Columbia Space Shuttle explosion.
But now, Raymon was like a stray dog, being chased and fleeing everywhere.
It was almost impossible for Raymon to escape on foreign soil, but he never gave up trying.
In the darkness, he entered a village, stole a car, and attempted to drive out of Iraq. He knew that he absolutely couldn't escape on foot alone.
However, the barking dogs alerted others in the village. Since it was near Baghdad and Iranian planes frequently visited, the people here were highly vigilant.
Young men from the village chased after him on motorcycles and quickly notified nearby troops.
Raymon was finally caught about fifty li from the village and was immediately handed over to the army.
A few hours later, Raymon, still wearing the F-16's distinctive anti-g suit, appeared on television, instantly shocking the world.