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It's just that the amount involved was too large, and Liu Qingshan couldn't withdraw that much money from the bank, so he could only wrong the reporters for another day.

When Liu Qingshan and his cargo ship left the island, they encountered several warships along the way.

Apparently the Strait Guard had also found out the location of the pirates, but they still wouldn't attack rashly, and it would be a big trouble if they accidentally injured the hostages.

Liu Qingshan and his party returned to the city hall, and Jack's family of three was finally reunited. However, they did not choose to leave, and had to ask the government for money.

The other ship owners gathered around to inquire about the situation, and Ruth, the former hostage, had the most say:

"Those pirates have professional ethics and didn't abuse us. The only bad thing is that they provide too little food!"

Everyone looked at her Shui Gang waist, somewhat speechless in their hearts.

Someone also asked Liu Qingshan, because among this group of victims, Liu Qingshan suffered the most, and he was also the leader of everyone.

Liu Qingshan's explanation is also more objective: the environment on the island is a bit poor, but after transporting the daily necessities and food, the basic living security is still no problem.

As for the pirates, as long as their monetary demands are met, they will not harm the hostages.

The ship owners were relieved now. Some of them thought about paying the ransom by themselves, but now they have given up this idea: rely on the government, anyway, you have to solve the problem in the end.

In fact, Liu Qingshan didn't want to redeem people, after all, the more hostages there were, the greater the pressure on the Yibao government.

Especially those reporters, it is the top priority.

But if he didn't pay the ransom, it would appear that Liu Qingshan was dishonest, and he would gain a reputation of being ruthless and ungrateful.

Besides, after the ransom money has been turned around, it will definitely return to Liu Qingshan's hands, and the left hand will be handed over to the right hand.

There is no loss on his side, but the other ship owners can't do it. If they want to take out real money, it's almost like cutting flesh.

As a result, Mr. Mayor was besieged by the ship owner again, and one after another, some media had heard the news and intervened, and the pressure from the city government was also very high.

But if you take money, you are really unwilling, it is really a tricky thing.

No matter how things develop, the daily necessities of life must be guaranteed.

The next day, Liu Qingshan went to the small island with the transport ship again, preparing to redeem someone.

The amount involved was too large, and Liu Qingshan didn't bring any cash with him. After seeing Aidid, after some negotiation, it was decided that Rainbow City in Lilan would transfer the payment to the pirates.

Of course the pirates readily agreed, but they did not let them go.

Aidid made a request: "Get us a big ship, take these hostages back to Liland, and then release the hostages."

He also knew that only by holding the hostage firmly in his hands could he guarantee his safety.

Liu Qingshan had no choice but to explain to the reporters, and promised to double the remuneration to the reporters.

When those reporters heard that Liu Qingshan was willing to pay five times the ransom, they almost burst into tears of gratitude.

As for not being able to regain freedom for the time being, it's okay, there is food and drink, at most one month can be endured, and it will be over.

In the afternoon, Lieutenant General Yilmaz went to the island to negotiate with the pirates.

To put it bluntly, the ransom was reduced to [-] US dollars per hostage, but only Liu Qingshan, who was deeply hated by pirates, was worth a penny.

Liu Qingshan was also straightforward, and promised the city government that he would make up for the excess.

The ransom was paid, and the negotiations finally saw light. After two days of negotiations, the matter was finally settled.

For Ibau, a total of 420 million US dollars in ransom was paid to the pirates.

And the pirate leader, Aidid, just took a fancy to Liu Qingshan's aircraft carrier, and wanted to take it back to Lilan.

After discussing with Yibao, they agreed, after all, they would be thankful if they could send these plague gods away.

As for the aircraft carrier crossing the strait, these are trivial matters. Anyway, after such a disturbance, they have a reason to explain to the main messenger behind it.

In this way, Liu Qingshan's aircraft carrier finally set sail again after being parked for more than ten days.

There are warships opening the way in front, and warships escorting them in the back. The coast guards are really frightened. They are worried that these pirates will make some kind of moth again, so they should send them away quickly.

And all the hostages are concentrated on the aircraft carrier. The facilities here are complete, the rooms are sufficient, there are restaurants, and even the entertainment room is allowed to use.

Anyway, on the aircraft carrier, the hostages can't escape unless they jump into the sea.

The only problem is that the cost of food for these hundreds of people needs to be provided by the ship owner, Liu Qingshan.

Liu Qingshan complained bitterly, but he was happy in his heart: If he could get the aircraft carrier back for a little money, it would be a huge profit.

This special fleet finally passed the Bosporus Strait smoothly and entered the middle Marmara Sea, with the Dardanelles in front of it. After passing through, it finally left the Black Sea, a place where cows are suffocated, and entered the Mediterranean Sea .

At this moment, Liu Qingshan's heart suddenly became clear: he finally passed the most difficult part of the journey.

In front of you is the sea of ​​stars, and from now on, the sea will be as wide as a fish can leap.

However, Liu Qingshan's good mood didn't last too long. One day later, the situation on the sea suddenly changed, and a storm hit.

In the vast sea, there is no temporary stop at all. Even a giant aircraft carrier is bouncing up and down in the waves, making the passengers on the aircraft carrier terrified.

Compared with the power of nature, even the mobile fortresses built by humans are too small.

The wind was howling on the sea, and people dared not step out of the cabin. As long as they went out, they would be swept away by the hurricane.

Everyone can only hide in the cabin and pray devoutly.

Whether it was a pirate or a hostage, everyone put down their positions.

At this time, different beliefs can be seen. Anyway, gods from all walks of life have appeared on the stage.

"Don't worry, we will definitely get through this difficult time!"

Liu Qingshan led Chen Dongfang, Li Tie and others, wandering among the cabins, constantly calming people's hearts.

At this moment, what is most needed is solidarity.

If someone couldn't hold on, had a nervous breakdown, or had an accident, then Liu Qingshan might feel guilty for the rest of his life.

After all, these people were brought together because of him.

At this time, the walkie-talkie in Chen Dongfang's hand suddenly rang, the signal was very unstable, and it took a long time to stab before the sound came out.

It was a call from the tugboat in front: one of the cables pulling the aircraft carrier could not withstand the huge wind and waves, and one of them had broken.

The remaining two tugboats are also in precarious condition.

While communicating, Liu Qingshan obviously felt the aircraft carrier give a sudden pause, and then began to retreat rapidly.

No, the cables are all broken. The current aircraft carrier has completely become a kite with broken strings. Who knows where it will be washed by the waves?

The people on the aircraft carrier were even more panicked, and some people had already begun to cry. Facing the unknown fate, the fear in everyone's heart was infinitely magnified.

Liu Qingshan can't do anything about it, in this case, he can only rely on fate.

However, the atmosphere in the cabin was too depressing, Liu Qingshan still roared loudly: "Don't worry, everyone, anyway, our aircraft carrier will definitely not sink."

"As long as there is life, I guarantee that each of you can return to your hometown safely!"

These words still played a certain role, and everyone's emotions gradually stabilized: Yes, only life is the most important.

Only at this moment, the fame and fortune that he used to chase every day will be completely abandoned.

Aidid also realized with conscience: "If I can escape safely this time, I will return all your ransom money!"

There was a burst of cheers in the cabin. The money has been paid by the Turkish government. If the pirates return them, it will be equivalent to earning [-] U.S. dollars.

Aidid snorted twice: "Don't be too happy, let's talk about it after we get out of trouble."

Liu Qingshan also leaned forward: "Mr. Aidid, what about the 50 each of our group, should we also return it?"

"Dream." Aidid's mouth was still tough, but he couldn't help laughing in his heart.

"It's not fair. For the sake of helping everyone in the same boat, it's okay to return half of it."

Liu Qingshan said pitifully, making everyone laugh when they saw it, and the tense atmosphere was diluted a lot.

The hurricane lasted for a full day, and then the rain poured down, and then it splashed from the sky.

The rain fell and the wind stopped, the aircraft carrier also stopped, and Liu Qingshan finally breathed a sigh of relief: Fortunately, the scene of the Titanic was not staged.

Li Tieniu went out to check in the rain, and came back to report: "Our aircraft carrier has run aground, and this seems to be a beach."

Judging from the slight impact I felt just now, it should be a beach, which will basically not cause damage to the aircraft carrier.

"We don't know which country was blown by the strong wind?" Reporter John still had fantasies. It would be fine if it was blown directly to the British Isles, and he went home directly.

Liu Qingshan said twice: "As long as it's not a country of adults or a country of small people."

Everyone has basically read Gulliver's Travels, so they all smiled knowingly. The aircraft carrier is stranded, at least it will not continue to float on the sea, and everyone is relieved.

Jack yawned and pulled his wife who was several times thicker than him: "Honey, it's time for us to go to bed."

As soon as they said this, everyone felt their eyelids twitching, and a huge sense of exhaustion hit them.

So they returned to their respective cabins and soon started snoring.

I can finally sleep peacefully.

But Liu Qingshan couldn't sleep. He, Chen Dongfang and others have been contacting the tugboat.

However, due to the wind and rain, I have not been in touch for the time being.

Liu Qingshan and the others didn't board the deck until the torrential rain stopped outside.

It happened to be early morning at this moment, the dark clouds in the sky had gradually dispersed, and thousands of rays of light shot out from the east.

Everyone involuntarily stretched out their arms, embraced the sun, and then hugged each other tightly. This feeling of surviving after a catastrophe is simply wonderful.

After the surprise was over, I looked at the surrounding environment. The shore was indeed an endless sandy beach, and there were no buildings in sight.

Everyone got together to study it, and decided to send a small team to go ashore to investigate.

But before he could act, a small fishing boat sailed up on the sea, and there were three or four people on board, looking at the stranded giant in surprise.

"Hi!"

Li Tieniu roared and waved his arms vigorously.

Perhaps because he was more happy in his heart, this guy even made a joke and asked loudly:

"Is this the earth? Are we from Mars?"

Then I saw the small boat turning its bow and sailing towards the distance like flying.

"Lee, we're going to throw you into the sea!"

John led a group of reporters and surrounded Li Tieniu.

Cheerful laughter echoed across the deck.

Chapter 969 Why is the gap so big?

Two patrol boats were heading towards Liu Qingshan's aircraft carrier.

From a long distance, the speedboat stopped and shouted, but the language was a bit incomprehensible.

Fortunately, Vera, the translator, exchanged a few words with the other party, and only then did I know that the beach here belongs to the ancient city of Athens.

The other party obviously also heard the news about the aircraft carrier and the pirates, and quickly figured out the identity of the aircraft carrier.

Although not from Mars, pirates are equally unwelcome and must be expelled.

The current situation is not something you can drive away if you want to. The aircraft carrier, a big guy, is stranded, and there are not many tugboats, so don't even think about getting it into the sea again.

Fortunately, the three tugboats that lost contact were also found, and a few more were hired from the local area, so they worked together to return the aircraft carrier to the sea.

It happened to replenish supplies locally, and then continued on the road. To be on the safe side, Liu Qingshan hired two more tugboats locally.

The next voyage went relatively smoothly, all the way west, through the Strait of Gibraltar, and finally entered the Atlantic Ocean.

Then go south all the way around the west coast of Africa, turn around the southernmost Cape of Good Hope, and go all the way north.

The experience on the way was also very colorful, and even a group of aboriginals with spears and bows were robbed.

Aidid was a little dumbfounded: "We are pirates, okay, you dare to rob?"

After more than a month of long voyage, finally at the beginning of July, the fleet arrived at the northernmost Horn of Africa, which is the territory of Liland.

"Finally home!"

Liu Qingshan couldn't help but yelled, he was under the most pressure along the way, and it would not be an exaggeration to say that he had gone through untold hardships.

"Haha, victory, victory!"

The crew also cheered in unison.