Qi Guanyan did not think for a long time.
He was not interested in the real purpose of the other party. He did not care what the other party wanted to do. He only hoped that his wife would be safe. That was enough.
He was silent for a moment, then nodded and said, "I will promise you, and I hope that you can keep your promise and ensure my wife's safety … All of our agreements are based on Ying Er's safety. If she is safe, then everything will be fine. If she is hurt …"
His tone was emotionless. There was only indifference like ice. The general looked at Courrier and said word by word, "I will make you regret it for the rest of your life."
This was not a new threat, but it made Courrier feel a little uneasy. Her heart trembled, but she said calmly, "We don't need to be enemies with you. Don't worry."
Qi Guanyan said indifferently, "Then give her back to me."
"Why are you in such a hurry?"
Courrier smiled faintly, "Just as you don't trust us, we don't trust you either. We want to see your sincerity. Now, let's start the agreement.
Just like your previous decision, bring your army to Ming Province and have a secret meeting with Hu Shouxin. We will see each other in Ming Province. "
Without giving Qi Guanyan a chance to ask, the Death Messenger spewed out a blazing hot stream and shot into the sky. It shot into the distance at an extremely fast speed until it turned into a faint spark.
In the dark night, the ruins where the fire was extinguished still had some residual warmth. Qi Guanyan stood alone and looked back at the ruins. Two hours ago, he was still sitting in the house, whispering to his wife. They parted warmly. There was no pledge of eternal love, but their feelings were always engraved in his heart. But now … where did she go?
He reached out and grabbed the sachet on his waist. It was sewn by Ying Er. A strand of her hair was sewn into it. It was a keepsake that his wife gave to her husband who was about to go to war. He always carried it with him.
Taking off the sachet, Qi Guanyan put the delicate embroidery in front of his nose. Smelling the faint fragrance, the general closed his eyes and said softly, "Ying Er … is this a show that you put on?"
"I don't know …"
"But I hope so …"
"Because as long as you're safe, everything will be fine, everything will be fine …"
Courrier deliberately flew back and forth between the clouds and the mountains a few times before sneaking back to the rendezvous point she had agreed with Sun Lang. After landing, she left the cockpit of the Death Messenger and said in a complicated tone, "We came to find the Wang family this time, but she was captured by uninvited guests and almost became a scapegoat. The operation plan can be said to be a big failure. I didn't expect you to turn the tables …"
Courrier was born in a hunting tribe in the north of Flaming Fire. After joining the Church, he rose through the ranks. Relying on his strong heart and his battle experience, he sat in a high position in the Flame Guards. He boasted that he was invincible among the Blazing Angels and could be said to be extremely arrogant. But today, he was almost beaten up by another Blazing Angel. It was simply a great humiliation, the kind that made her gnash her teeth in hatred.
Originally, he had lost so miserably, but with a few words from Sun Lang, he had turned the situation around and forced a comeback. It was simply a race.
This way, not only did he take advantage of the situation and let Qi Guanyan start to act according to his plan, but he also let the Blazing Angel and Madam Wang suffer a loss. After his performance and hints, perhaps even if Madam Wang realized his conspiracy, she would not dare to show up easily … Otherwise, she would have to explain too many unexplainable things to her husband.
Moreover, Sun Lang seemed to have further plans …
Although she did not know what Sun Lang wanted to do, it did not prevent her from being in a good mood. In any case, the man she liked not only had unparalleled and terrifying strength, but also wisdom and strategy that were not inferior in comparison. Was there anything more delightful than this?
She looked at Sun Lang and praised, "Should I say, as expected of you?
It seems that the great praise and admiration of the military scientists and generals of various countries is not just to disgust the Houtu Empire … "
Sun Lang smiled casually, "Resuming my old business is just a small test. Besides, it was just a temporary idea. The plan was not flawless. Qi Guanyan seemed to only believe 60% to 70% of it."
Courrier recalled for a moment and nodded, "Yes, he still had doubts in his mind. Thinking back, there were some flaws in my words, but he did not seem to pursue it too much. I don't know if it was because he was too concerned. After all, he seemed to love his wife very much …"
Sun Lang smiled coldly, "Yes, very much. He loved her so much that it was not a problem for him to have a wife who was a traitor."
Mao Mei was confused, "What do you mean?"
Sun Lang turned his head to look in the direction of the General's residence. He said slowly, "I purposely made up the parts of the speech that I taught you to have some flaws. I wanted to see Qi Guanyan's reaction. Now it seems that this General Qi is a sentimental person … very interesting."
Courrier was surprised, "Huh?
What is going on?
To be honest, I am really confused … "
Sun Lang smiled, "This matter is very complicated, and I am only guessing. When everything is over, I will tell you … Now, it is time to carry out the next step of the plan."
He calculated in his mind for a moment, then nodded, "Originally, our target was only Qi Guanyan. Now that a Blazing Angel suddenly popped out of nowhere, there is no doubt that this Blazing Angel is our enemy. The focus of the next operation will be shifted to this broken machine …"
He paced around on the spot, "Since it is an enemy, then we must be prepared. There are two points that we need to pay attention to. The most important one is our base. Although I don't know what it will do, I will not give it any chance … Old Hu was injured before, Long Wande's body has not fully recovered, and the defense of the Marquis of Jingan's residence is still insufficient. If that Blazing Angel takes this opportunity to attack, then it will be very bad."
Sun Lang turned around and said to Courrier, "Therefore, you should return to Mingzhou now and raise your guard.
Although we are not sure if our enemy will do this, we still cannot give them any chance. "
Courrier nodded with a serious expression, "Indeed, although I don't want to admit it, that Blazing Angel gives me a very bad feeling. If I were to fight it alone, perhaps I would not have absolute confidence in winning, but with the addition of the Lone Walker, it would be about the same.
After all, every Blazing Angel has a unique design direction and style. With two Blazing Angels working together, they can completely display the effect of one plus one is greater than two. "
Sun Lang smiled, "Long Wande wants to kill you, will he work together with you?"
Mao Mei also revealed a smile, "Of course he will, he is of the Divine Emperor's faction. If he knew that there was an unregistered Blazing Angel, and that the pilot seemed to know Eastern martial arts, he would definitely scream in anger."
Sun Lang laughed, "That is indeed the case … From a certain point of view, this guy is an idealist. To put it bluntly, he is stubborn."
Courrier asked again, "Then what about you?"
Sun Lang pinched the space between his eyebrows, "I just took back the blame that the Blazing Angel threw at me, but this is actually walking on a tightrope, there is a risk of playing out.
If Madam Wang finds out that I am playing with her husband, regardless of whether she is loyal to her husband or to Tensei Province, she will think of a way to warn Qi Guanyan … If Qi Guanyan finds out that we are playing with him, even if he is an honest person, he will not be willing to let it go. "
Mao Mei's eyes flashed, "So you want to keep an eye on him?"
Sun Lang nodded, "Yes, I have only exchanged a few letters with Qi Guanyan in the past, and there are some things that I have not had the time to tell him. This time, I will teach him what it means to cover up battlefield information. With me keeping an eye on him, Madam Wang will not be able to send a letter to her husband.
If that Blazing Angel is willing to personally act as a messenger, then we have hit the jackpot … This time, it does not have a hostage. See if I don't beat the shit out of it. "
Mao Mei smiled, "It would be great if things could go so smoothly."
Sun Lang sighed, "Yes, this would be a happy ending, but the chances are not high.
Sigh, in the end, we are still short of manpower, so this is the only way. After all, I am unable to split myself. This time, I have to ensure that my home is not stolen, recruit Qi Guanyan, and beat up that Blazing Angel while I am at it. How can I be so busy? "
He shook his head, "That is why I do not need Qi Guanyan to believe all of our nonsense. I only need him to follow the original plan and obediently head to Mingzhou. When the time comes, the battlefield will shift to Mingzhou's home ground, and we will lure that Blazing Angel over. Then, I will be able to take care of all three and achieve success in one fell swoop, bringing this matter to an end …"
As he spoke, he turned his gaze to the south and said faintly, "After that, it is about time to make a trip to the south …"
A hint of excitement flashed through Courrier's eyes, but he still asked deliberately, "What for?"
"I am going to the capital to recruit my former subordinates …" Sun Lang stared at Mao Mei for a long time, before he put on a weird smile and declared loudly, "A hundred thousand banners to rebel against their mother!"
Mao Mei was surprised at first. Then, she suddenly became excited, "A war?"
Sun Lang replied expressionlessly, "Of course not."
Courrier was surprised, "Didn't you say that you were going to rebel against their mother?"
"Hehe." Sun Lang smiled proudly, "It's just for the rhyme."
Mao Mei was not from the Imperium, and she could not understand the OCD of rhyming. She was unable to react for a moment, "Huh?"
"What the hell are you 'huh' about?"
Sun Lang rolled his eyes and said, "It's easy to say that I am going to rebel. They have been loyal for generations and fought for the court as soldiers. They are rewarded and promoted, and they have wives and children. Why would they rebel with you without any hesitation?
If I really raise my banners to rebel, I'm afraid that more than half of my former subordinates will cut ties with me, not just a hundred thousand banners … "
Hearing that, Courrier realized that it was indeed the case.
"But what if I go back and tell them to open their eyes and look at this country? In the imperial court, rotten wood is an official. Between the Emperor and the Emperor, beasts eat the salary, wolves and dogs are in charge, and servile people are in charge. There must be something wrong with the system, and the Emperor is also deceived by villains. As the Five Good Soldiers of the new era, we have to set things right, reorganize the country, and let the world hear our voice. So, you guys should study and decide whether to let me, who used to be the Chairman of the Central Military Commission, be the Premier of the State Council again.
Do you agree? "He raised his thumb and put on a hearty smile," Then they will definitely agree. After all, the Prime Minister is a civil official, and there is no need for the military officials to give up the cake. Besides, if they follow me to deal with the civil officials and the Tensei Province, they will get more benefits. Then, I can have fun with the Tensei Province, the civil officials, and even the emperor. Isn't it easier and more exciting than directly rebelling? "
"… You people of the Empire really know how to have fun."
Before leaving, Courrier thought of something. After hesitating for a moment, he asked, "In fact … I want to know why you didn't tell Qi Guanyan the truth when Mrs. Wang was taken away?
Lying to him is risky, but if you told him the truth, wouldn't you be able to pull Qi Guanyan to your side? "
Sun Lang said casually, "Because I don't trust Qi Guanyan."
Courrier frowned and asked, "Why?"
"No reason. I'm just used to it."
Sun Lang said softly, "People's minds are unpredictable. I'm just used to being cautious … After all, humans are creatures that can sum up experience and lessons."
He was silent for a moment and said casually, "Besides, Qi Guanyan is that woman's lackey. That woman is not a person who will wait to be killed. Her decisiveness and ruthlessness are far beyond your imagination. For this reason alone, I won't take the initiative to meet Qi Guanyan before everything is settled. God knows what orders that woman will give Qi Guanyan after the incident of Xuan Jia entering Ming Province, and what she will do …"
At the same time, on a dark hillside, a huge iron armor fell from the sky. Wang Yin rolled on the ground like a gourd. He was carried by the enemy and flew for more than ten kilometers in the air, but he was fine.
… Maybe he was used to it.
But when he saw the Blazing Angel, he realized his situation. Being carried around by two Steel Giants for one night, it was simply …
Mrs. Wang, on the other hand, landed steadily on the ground. She was calmer than her brother.
The iron giant's voice came from the faceplate like a block of ice. "You idiot. You were fooled and almost exposed the master's plan."
Mrs. Wang was a little embarrassed. She said gloomily, "Didn't you also run away after being beaten?
Now is not the time to blame each other. That man, whether it is martial arts or scheming, is quite amazing. Where did he come from, and what does he want to do? "
Before the iron giant spoke, Wang Yin looked at the two in surprise. There was confusion in his eyes. "Sister, you … know each other?"
Mrs. Wang looked at her brother, and a trace of anger flashed in her eyes. After all, he was the one who caused most of the trouble today. But this anger quickly turned into pity. After all, that guy called Sun Lang did come for her. Even if he didn't have Wang Yin, he would still come for her.
She sighed. "Brother, you are tired. Sleep for a while … Leave everything to me. It will be fine soon."
Wang Yin seemed to want to say something, but Mrs. Wang's finger was like the wind and hit his sleeping acupoint.
Her brother fell into a deep sleep. Mrs. Wang turned around. The doting and loving expression on her face had disappeared. She said coldly, "What should we do next?"