Mercenary's War

Chapter 2417 - 2393: Saving the Best Surprise for Last

Satan is on the side of the Houthis Armed Forces, but Jim managed to infiltrate Hadi’s faction successfully, very well, and very strong."How did you do it?"

"Unexpected gain from the plan, Jim made contact with a tribe and earned their trust, and this tribe decided to support Hadi. Thus, Jim established contact with Hadi under a very intriguing identity, possessing a role and position that isn’t very important but capable of obtaining crucial information."

Gao Yang couldn’t help but praise: "Teacher, you are amazing."

Yarebin said calmly: "I mentioned it’s an unexpected gain from the plan, so it’s not me who’s amazing, but Jim who’s incredible. Of course, his luck is pretty good too. Jim’s contact is very important, and his current actions aren’t very convenient. If it’s not something particularly significant, don’t use this line. Unless it’s particularly important intelligence, he won’t actively transmit it. In short, use cautiously."

"Understood, won’t use it unless in critical times."

Yarebin casually said: "So, is there anything else?"

Gao Yang thought for a moment and said softly: "You don’t necessarily have to live with Tarta and the others, do you? How about you come and live with us instead? Now we have barracks to live in, no longer living in tents. The key is Liang Dong can cook for you. If you’re uncomfortable or unwilling to be with us, then I’ll have Liang Dong come to you."

"Ah, speaking of that, I do need Liang Dong. I’ve struggled to eat anything these days. I really started missing Liang Dong. Now that the situation is set, there’s no need for me here, I can go live with you."

Yarebin agreed outright to live with the Satan group, while Gao Yang was somewhat surprised and said: "You said the situation is set?"

"Of course, after last night’s events, Hadi is unlikely to continue staying in Sana’a. The situation in Sana’a is irretrievable by the current official government. I suspect Hadi should seek refuge in Saudi Arabia; it’s just a matter of time, and it won’t take long, so there’s no need for me to stay here."

Gao Yang sighed: "That’s great, then our first-stage goal is almost complete. In this case, should I have the actions in Saudi Arabia accelerate?"

"Yes, Hadi can’t hold on. Saudi Arabia should intervene directly militarily. Whether Hadi eventually loses his refuge in Saudi Arabia and establishes a government in exile or leaves Sana’a to other places in Yemen, Saudi Arabia will send troops. Hence, the first-stage goal is indeed nearing completion."

Gao Yang snapped his fingers and smiled: "I’ll pick you up, I’ll prepare the car now to pick you up."

"No need to pick me up; someone will send me over, that’s it."

"Alright, we’ll talk when we meet."

Gao Yang hung up the phone, very delighted with the current progress. Jim had mingled with Hadi’s side, Satan is on the Houthis side, and Abdul is making good progress on the Saudi Arabia side. Although he hasn’t successfully secured orders yet, prospects are bright overall. In summary, everything is going well.

Excitedly waving his fist, Gao Yang called Morgan. Having gotten something good, it’s best to share the good news first.

"Hey, Morgan!"

"I’m sleeping, just fell asleep, tell me you have good news."

"I have good news!"

"Oh? Then I forgive you. I really like when you call me when I am asleep. Tell me, what good news do you have."

"I got two hunting rifles."

Since finding Princess Sissi’s hunting rifle, Morgan’s biggest desire for antique gun collection had been fulfilled. But finding the target pursued by two generations doesn’t mean Morgan lost interest in his lifelong hobby and collection. On the contrary, without the burden, his hobby has become more purely enjoyable.

"Aha! Fantastic, you haven’t found especially good collectibles for me in a long time. I thought your luck had run out. Quickly tell me, what’s the good stuff this time, where did you get it from?"

"From the Presidential Palace in Yemen."

"Hmm?"

"We broke into the Presidential Palace, looted—no, just casually took some souvenirs."

"Good place, it’s a good place! The collections inside won’t be too inferior; Saleh is a regular at antique gun auctions. At a Sotheby’s auction in 1999, someone spent 16 Euro Million for a very wonderful gun. I really liked the gunsmith’s work, and I know ultimately that gun ended up in Saleh’s hands."

Gao Yang glanced at the two rifles on his desk and smiled: "Do you want me to tell you now the creators of the two guns I got?"

"Two rifles? Double surprise, but it wasn’t supposed to be like this. Saleh’s collection should have much more."

"Morgan, the current President of Yemen is Hadi."

"Oh, damn, I actually forgot this. Well then, they might not have left very good stuff behind because Saleh had ample time to take his most cherished collections."

Morgan’s tone was full of regret, annoyed that Gao Yang seized the Presidential Palace belonging to Hadi instead of Saleh.

After pausing for a moment, Morgan spoke somewhat reluctantly: "I originally wanted to save the surprise for the end, to realize the creators of your acquisitions after seeing the guns. But you know, I’m unaware Hadi is an antique gun collector, so I feel what you obtained might not be very good pieces, so you should tell me now whose works are they. Can you tell?"

"Don’t underestimate me, I’ve now become quite knowledgeable about antique guns."

Gao Yang had already examined the two hunting rifles thoroughly, and after bowing slightly, randomly picked one and smiled: "Very intricate and ornate patterns, but not tacky. There’s an emblem of a fox’s head poking out of the grass, the name is Antoine Kino. If I guessed correctly, this must be the work of Fox Kino, known for his ornate carvings, dated between 1880 and 1900?"

Any renowned gunsmith of master level would leave their name on their work, or representative patterns or emblems. Otherwise, how would it be identified as a masterpiece? Therefore, identifying an antique gun is relatively simpler than other artworks.

"Indeed, indeed! Fox Kino! You’re right, but this gun must be earlier because in Fox Kino’s later years he stopped engraving his name, only a fox engraving. This is excellent stuff! Gao! This is a rare gem, haha, I knew the Presidential Palace wouldn’t yield something too inferior."

Morgan seemed to forget what he had previously said, thoroughly excited, exclaiming loudly: "Don’t tell me who made the other gun, don’t tell! Save the surprise for last, I want to personally come over, oh you’re in Yemen, I couldn’t go there now. I’m going to send someone right away to retrieve the gun, preserve it well! I’ll immediately send someone to you to collect the gun, keep it safe!"