Chapter Forty-Four

  When Dairo saw Davier wearing the Longwei military uniform, his eyes narrowed. After entering, Davier smiled and said: "Old classmate, how are you? How have you been?"

  "You wouldn't have come if it wasn't for me."

  Ktulok glanced at Davir, then at Derojo, who furrowed his brow and said: "Ktulok, you go down first. I have something to discuss with Davir. After you leave, call someone to keep watch. Without my order, no one is allowed to come in."

  "Yes." After Ke broke out, Dieliao said: "Speak up, they sent you to persuade me, you must say something!"

  Davil still smiled and said: "Old classmate, I came here for a simple reason, that is to let you join me."

  Dilao calmly said: "What conditions? What benefits will I get?"

  Daweil listened and said bluntly, "Advantage? Old classmate! Don't forget that in front of you is an army, while you only have a division. The equipment and personnel quality are not even on the same level as ours, how can you resist?"

  "Us? You're quite bold! Are you from Xizhou or Longwei? Do you still have any dignity as a soldier?"

  "Dignity of a soldier? Did those old men in the military department consider my dignity? They put all the blame on me, and they talk about dignity? Hmph!"

  Diluoye sighed and said: "I also know what you've been through, but you can't betray your country!"

  Davril said: "I did not betray the people, I betrayed the current government! Old classmate, think about when we first joined the army, it was for freedom, dignity and to let the people live a good life. But look at what those in the government are doing now, what have they done for the people!"

  Dilao said in a low voice: "What can we do about it? We soldiers are fighting for our country."

  Daweer said: "There is a way, we should overthrow the current government, re-establish the government, re-formulate policies, and let people live a good life."

  Delacroix listened with some emotion but said nothing, Daville looked at him and hastily said: "Are you going to continue to sacrifice for the current government those old masters who are still slaves to England and other Western powers, or are you going to fight for the people to have a good day tomorrow, a happy day?"

  "But will we succeed? What about my family in Luguel?"

  Davir smiled and said: "We will succeed, as long as you join us. Then there will be no force to stop us. You will soon see your family. Think about it, just don't let others know that you have joined us. When you lead your troops to attack Rugel, they will only think that you are a deserter and send people to punish you without preparation. Your troops plus mine, with the Liberation Army behind, Rugel will easily fall into our hands. At that time, you and I will be the heroes of the new government, the saviors of the people. What do you say?"

  Diluoye finally moved and asked, "Then how will you arrange me on your side? Won't you abandon the millstone after it's lost its use, dismantle the bridge after crossing the river, and get rid of me?"

  Davril listened and shook his head saying: "I guarantee you on my honor that it won't be like this, you will be just like me!"

  "But..."

  Davril said: "No more chatter, I only have three hours here, after that they will attack."

  Dilao heard Se Bian say: "Attack?"

  Davir said: "Think about it, you've lost the war, will they let you off?"

  "Damn it, I'm done!"

  Daville burst out laughing and said: "That's right, my good fellow student."

  "Right, what position will you give me after I go back?"

  Dawei replied: "I've been a traveler for a long time, you'll be one too even if you're not good at it!"

  Diluoye listened and said: "Don't deceive me!"

  "Hurry up, it's been 2 hours already."

  "Hey, what's the hurry? Don't be in a rush!" He paused for a moment, then shouted loudly: "Someone come over here!"

  I glanced at the watch and found that two and a half hours had passed. I stood up, walked out of the military department, came outside, and looked in the direction of Xizheng Array. In my heart, I thought: I hope it's successful!

  At this time, a red light flashed across the sky, followed by one, two, and three red signal flares flashing in the air. I shouted: "Great, it's a success!" As my voice rang out, people from the military department rushed out, cheering and congratulating each other. I immediately ordered the troops to set out to receive the Xizhao array ground, while also accepting the surrender of the officers and men of the Xizhao Sixth Division. I also ordered General Pang and others to pay attention to the actual situation and prevent the Xizhao army from feigning surrender.

  By 6:00 AM on January 15, 2063, my Seventh Army had already breached the defensive line of the Sixth Division of Western Zong and was advancing towards Rugel. When the news from the Seventh Army reached the General Command, Lin Gang was still puzzled as to why I hadn't launched the attack on schedule and was just about to ask me for clarification. Upon hearing the news, he hesitated for a moment before asking: "Has this been verified?"

  The staff officer who came in to report said: "The commander-in-chief has verified, we have sent two telegrams to inquire and have received a personal reply from the commander of the 7th Army."

  Lin Gang listened and slammed his hand on the table excitedly, saying: "Great, well done!" After thinking for a moment, he shouted: "Map."

  The staff officer beside him immediately spread the map on the table, and Vice Chairman Lin said while looking at it: "After passing the 6th Division, hum, go straight to Pingchuan, directly attack Huanglong, haha, Rugel is done!" Vice Chairman Lin continued: "Send a telegram immediately! Due to your rapid progress, in order to better strike the enemy and create suddenness for the enemy, order your troops to march lightly and quickly, complete the task of occupying Rugel by tonight or tomorrow night, after the occupation is completed, take all necessary actions to protect the city, and then defend and rest on the spot. This order, Frontline General Command Lin Gang, send it out immediately."

  "Yes." The aide finished writing and bowed out.

  Lin Gang excitedly said: "No blood was shed, kindness, right, right!"

  And then Delacroix, as soon as he met me, seized Daviel and said: "Davie, I ask you, why didn't you say to me before, 'Let me lead a few troops into the Liberation Army and let me be an official of that size'?"

  Dawei laughed and explained: "Didn't you let all your men surrender? Aren't you already a captive?"

  "Damn it!" DeLacy shouted back. "It's one thing to tell them to lay down their arms, but another thing entirely to ask them to join the Liberation Army!"

  Davril said: "Don't worry, I have a way."

  Diluoye listened and said: "Do you have a way?"

  Davil nodded and said: "Yes, I have a way, but you must give me the command, or else I won't be able to arrange it without any unexpected consequences."

  Diao Yu said: "Alright, I'm not afraid that you can take my soldiers away and let them go to the Liberation Army. Maybe they can't do it, but it's impossible for them not to be with me and go to your place."

  Dawei listened and smiled: "It's good for me, haha."