Mercenary's War

The people in the room have gradually finished their self-introductions; they range from officers to privates, from commanders to specific operators, and most importantly, there are six calculator soldiers among them.

Gao Yang doesn’t quite understand missile troopers because missile units have the highest confidentiality requirements, but that doesn’t prevent him from knowing that all the key elements needed to launch missiles are gathered in this room.

There are Russians and Ukrainians here, but they all had a common name before: Soviet people.

Gao Yang has no feelings towards the Soviet Union—neither good nor bad—because to him, the Soviet Union is just a historical term. However, after interacting with the Black Demon for a long time, he has learned a lot about this vanished Red Empire and understands the thoughts of some who once were Soviet people.

Not everyone misses the Soviet Union, nor is everyone willing to serve the nation, but those who are gathered here first fulfill Gao Yang’s requirement, which is that they are not afraid of war; they even yearn for war, yet cannot find a suitable stage.

Although not all of these people belong to Russians, Gao Yang thinks what he is going to say next should be able to touch most of them, because he won’t just make empty promises or only demand unconditional dedication from them in the name of national and ethnic significance.

With money in one hand and a big stick in the other, Gao Yang is always firm in both hands, and this time, he is determined to wave money in one hand and significance in the other.

"You all have introduced yourselves, now let me introduce myself."

Gao Yang put on a very serious expression, standing straight, which made those before him straighten their sitting posture involuntarily, then he began to speak in a deep voice: "I am a staff member of the Russian Federal Security Service. Name, position, rank—there’s nothing to disclose. I can tell you very little; everything I am going to say next is top secret, please never leak it to anyone. If anyone is unwilling to hear what I have to say, they can leave now."

Gao Yang gestured towards the door, and those below showed various emotions: some were excited, some vigilant, and some appeared unsettled.

Soon, one person stood up—a Ukrainian, not very old, who had served in the Ukrainian Army.

Gao Yang slightly nodded, indicating the person standing to leave, and soon, a second person stood up too.

After two people left the conference room one after another, Gao Yang said in a deep voice: "No one else has left, so now I will get to the point. I am here and meeting you because I need a batch of volunteers, and you are relatively suitable."

All had been soldiers, no one was in a hurry to ask questions. Gao Yang glanced at the crowd, then said in a deep voice: "Volunteers are needed to carry out military operations in Yemen: no name, no official identity, all consequences are borne by individuals, no official government will acknowledge your existence. Even if you die, no one will know, nor will you be recognized."

The seated crowd still had solemn faces, concentrating on listening to Gao Yang’s speech.

Gao Yang slightly opened both hands, extremely serious, and said: "We need volunteers, but we will also provide you with high rewards through appropriate channels. The minimum monthly salary starts at twenty thousand US dollars. I specifically state that payments are in US dollars and distributed via international bank accounts. Volunteers cannot leave arbitrarily during the volunteer period, but once it ends, you can be sent to the country you want to go, and can take family members, but only direct relatives. During your stay as a volunteer in Yemen, all your actions are personal behavior, and any consequences can only be borne by individuals. All we can offer is financial subsidies, which you can, of course, understand as compensation."

After speaking, Gao Yang waved his hand and said: "Now is the time for questions; please promptly ask if you have any doubts."

An officer immediately raised his hand. After Gao Yang pointed to him, the officer loudly said: "Who is our enemy!"

Gao Yang said impassively: "You are not entitled to ask this question, nor am I entitled to answer it. Next, you."

"Approximately how long is our volunteer period?"

"Time is indefinite, but if it is marked by a year term, upon completion, you will have a chance to choose whether to leave. Next."

"Mr. A, you mentioned a minimum monthly salary of twenty thousand US dollars. I want to know if during the volunteer period, the salary will be given all at once or in installments, and how much compensation...subsidy we receive in case of death or injury."

"If you voluntarily become a volunteer, and also pass the audit and meet the requirements, you will receive the first advance payment, two hundred thousand US dollars—this is the minimum guarantee. Subsequently, we will reassess the salary based on everyone’s skills and performance, distributed monthly. In unfortunate events, upon death, there will be a one hundred thousand US dollars living subsidy for relatives, which shall be distributed to the designated relative or account. If there is an injury, a subsidy will be provided based on the degree of disability, with a maximum not exceeding one hundred and fifty thousand US dollars. Next."

"Mr. A, you just mentioned that volunteers can be arranged to take family members to other countries. I want to know what countries can be chosen and are they safe?"

"You can take no more than five family members to designated countries. The list of countries is as follows: Belarus, Bulgaria, Romania, Greece, Egypt, France, United Kingdom. Safety can be assured, but the premise is that you must keep your mouths shut. Next."

The highest-ranking Dmitry stood up, tidied his clothes first, then saluted Gao Yang, and subsequently said seriously: "Mr. A, I want to know when we can set off, if we need to be audited first, then when can we be audited?"

Gao Yang returned the salute very solemnly, then solemnly said: "You are not entitled to ask this question, nor am I entitled to answer it."

Dmitry was slightly disappointed but still nodded then sat back down.

After Dmitry sat down, Gao Yang hesitated for a moment, then said in a low voice: "But my personal judgment is very soon."

Dmitry smiled slightly, saying quietly: "Thank you."

Niva stood up at this moment, hastily saluted Gao Yang, then hurriedly said: "Mr. A, can we know which missiles we are going to operate? If you can’t answer this question, I want to know if I can leave a will in advance? Can it be kept by you or other suitable candidates?"

Niva spoke urgently, his expression on his face was almost valiant.

Gao Yang said seriously: "To answer your first question, you are to operate the Frog-7 or Scud missile, and possibly others. For your second question, you are allowed to arrange family affairs, as long as you do not inform them where you are going or what you are doing, this must be strictly followed."

Niva slightly smiled and said: "I have no problem, no questions at all."