The national capital, Hall of Glory.
The Second Elder sat with a grim expression in the military conference hall. The atmosphere of today's meeting was heavy and filled with a sense of imminent battle.
The western front had concluded the fastest, but it was also the battle with the highest casualties. Currently, the casualties on the western front alone surpassed those of the other three fronts combined.
"Prince Dingping's command methods were indeed flawed, and it also delayed the battles at the Hetu River course, preventing the Dragon Pavilion forces from reinforcing. This made the battle even more precarious.
Now is not the time for accountability. The most important thing is how to fill such a massive void. If the battle at the Hetu River course fails, then it will be a truly grave problem. We can discuss accountability after this matter is settled."
The current priority was not to delay the overall situation. Yuan Gang's battle was extremely intense, and a large-scale engagement was on the verge of breaking out.
At this stage, Yuan Gang and the enemy were maintaining a calm posture after a large-scale skirmish. Although minor conflicts were ongoing, there were no significant casualties. Furthermore, the battles on the eastern, western, and southern fronts were all likely connected to the Hall of Glory, though the exact circumstances remained unclear.
Yuan Gang's front was the most crucial; the priority of other battlefronts had to be pushed back.
"So what do we do now? With such a huge personnel deficit, can Yuan Gang hold on?"
Qin Hanlie frowned, clearly finding the matter quite troublesome. After all, these battles were too far-reaching.
Just then, Ning Qi rushed in, speaking breathlessly, "Second, Second Elder, General Ye's phone location has suddenly appeared. The address is in Wuzhen.
I've already contacted the local military forces, and they're dispatching people immediately."
Upon hearing this news, the Second Elder instantly stood up from his seat, his face beaming with unconcealed excitement. kuAiδugg
"Grandpa Li, if I entrust him to you, you won't let him get hurt, will you? You'll ensure he returns safely, right?"
A message suddenly appeared on the Second Elder's phone.
It was from Mu Hanqi.
"Don't worry."
That was all he could say.
Any other words felt weak and insufficient. At this moment, only this sentence could express his inner thoughts.
"Tell them to pick him up quickly and arrange a private jet to bring him back immediately!"
At this stage, Ye Longlin's return was undoubtedly good news.
...
Gu Yan became even more enraged upon seeing his gun disassembled. He directly pulled out a small knife and lunged at Ye Longlin. However, before his knife could touch Ye Longlin, he was kicked away.
"Do you think there's no one who can deal with you?"
Ye Longlin grabbed him by the neck with one hand, lifting him off the ground, his eyes icy.
Already in a bad mood and encountering such a situation, he naturally had no patience.
"Ugh... Ah..."
As Gu Yan was lifted, his trachea was constricted, rendering him speechless, only capable of making guttural sounds.
"Carrying a firearm, intentional assault."
"Who gave you the audacity?"
Ye Longlin exhaled heavily through his nostrils.
"Stop!"
Just then, a voice called out. Turning their heads, they saw a middle-aged man in a black suit appear before their eyes.
Gu Huashuang, the president of the Chamber of Commerce Alliance.
"Sir, if my son has offended you in any way, I apologize on his behalf. Could you please let him down first?"
Gu Huashuang spoke quickly, his gaze fixed on his son's face, which had turned ashen.
Seeing his son treated like this as soon as he arrived, as a father, he couldn't simply stand by. After all, no matter how bad his behavior, he was still his son.
Ye Longlin casually tossed him to the ground like trash and turned his gaze to Gu Huashuang.
"Explain where the firearm came from?"
His tone was calm, with an undeniable authority.
Gu Huashuang cast a pleading look at Cheng Youwei. Cheng Youwei sneered, "My father referred to him as a General."
Instantly, Gu Huashuang's face turned completely pale.
He had stirred up trouble with a big shot!
"General, the firearm... I truly don't know. However, his maternal uncle is in the military. I heard his uncle was punished for losing face. Now it seems this scoundrel must have taken it without permission."
Gu Huashuang dared not show any disrespect. Everyone knew that in the current Great Xia, soldiers had stepped onto the forefront and were held in high esteem.
Especially with battles erupting, the profession of a soldier could not be blasphemed!
Their explanation was reasonable, and even if responsibility were to be assigned, it would fall upon his uncle!
Rumble, rumble, rumble—
Suddenly, the ground began to shake.
Military vehicles began to surround the entire scene. Soldiers armed with live ammunition disembarked from the vehicles, immediately securing the area. Several high-ranking military officers also appeared, walking into the scene and, after careful observation, approached Ye Longlin.
"General, the Second Elder requests your return. A military plane has been prepared for you and is ready to depart at any moment."
The person who arrived was the commander of the military forces in the Jiang Province.
Just twenty minutes ago, he had been in a meeting when he suddenly received a call from the national capital, personally from the Second Elder.
Upon receiving the call, he had rushed over without delay.
Upon entering, he noticed that a conflict seemed to have occurred and immediately ordered the scene to be secured.
Ye Longlin looked at the commander and said calmly, "Who is his maternal uncle?"
The commander glanced over, swallowed hard, straightened his body, and saluted, replying, "Report, it is I!"
Ye Longlin nodded slightly. "As a soldier, you always have your firearm on you. Your nephew stole your gun, and you didn't even suspect anything. This is a serious oversight. Effective immediately, you are relieved of your command and will serve as an aide to the new commander. Do you have any objections?"
The commander shook his head, "Report, no!"
Only then did Ye Longlin nod, then his gaze fell on Cheng Weiguo. "Prince Dingping will not see tomorrow's sun. I said so."
Cheng Weiguo secretly wiped away a tear and saluted his retreating back.
"Old soldier Cheng Weiguo, bids farewell to the General!"
As for Gu Yan's fate, it was essentially sealed. He would at least spend the rest of his life in prison.
Driving Mu Hanqi, he left directly and headed for the military.
And this departure was bound to stir up a storm in the national capital.
Prince Dingping had once boasted that King Kaoshan had arrived, and only the King remained, posing no threat. He had completely disregarded the Dragon Pavilion.
"Prince Dingping? Heh heh."