Mercenary’s War Chapter 1718 - 1697: Reward and Punishment Together

As the crowd was laughing, Gao Yang was also laughing, but after the joke was over, he scratched his head and then, with a helpless look, said: "Actually, I don’t find it funny. When all the Black Demon’s people are here, I’ll set off. This ti I’ll be gone for quite a while, and that ans a lot of people are going to die."

After saying this, Gao Yang sowhat helplessly spread his hands and said in a low voice: "You know, I’ve killed a lot of people, but I really haven’t killed my own."

Glolov said in a deep voice: "Those who have defected don’t count as our own."

Gao Yang sighed and said in a low voice: "I understand, so I won’t be soft. When I raise my gun and shoot at strangers, I won’t have any psychological burden, but having to shoot at soone I know, and possibly even their family, is a big challenge for ."

Glolov said: "You only need to rember that defectors are enemies!"

Gao Yang smiled wryly and said: "The mole who caused Taylor and Jesse’s serious injuries, once I find him, I’ll personally deal with him. But those who have defected to Djo without causing substantial harm, I’m mostly thinking about these people. According to Yakov’s view, these people must die."

Glolov said in a deep voice: "So what do you think? Forgive them?"

Gao Yang was silent for a long ti, then shook his head and said: "No, I’m not one to exterminate completely, but I know one thing: rcy to the enemy is cruelty to oneself. You said it earlier, defectors are enemies, and I won’t forgive them. Killing soone I know might not feel good, but I won’t make mistakes, especially not the foolish mistake of being rciful to the enemy."

Gao Yang rubbed his head and then reflected deeply: "I said I might be greatly influenced by Yakov. I have this premonition because I think if I don’t learn sothing from such an amazing guy like Yakov, it would be a complete failure."

Glolov shrugged and said nothing more, while Gao Yang, with a bit of distress, said: "I’ve been learning how to beco a leader. Compared to my age and experience, the position and power I now hold are a bit too much for . I believe I am a competent rcenary leader, but I realize I am certainly not a competent boss, nor a qualified arms dealer tycoon."

After glancing around, Gao Yang smiled wryly and said: "I used the experiences from Satan to manage Grand Ivan’s Empire, which is fundantally a mistake, a big mistake. From the beginning, there were insiders, and all I did was eliminate the ones we discovered and considered it done, without going deeper or having good preventive asures. This has made our situation in Ukraine difficult — it’s my fault."

Eileen said blankly: "But I think you’ve done well. I truly think you’ve done outstandingly. The situation here was terrible to begin with. After Andre’s death, it should have collapsed. It was you who maintained the situation. It’s your existence that kept Grand Ivan’s Empire from collapsing."

Gao Yang shook his head and said seriously: "Not good enough. I’ve rely delayed the collapse, but the crisis hasn’t been resolved. I’ve only temporarily masked it, and the crisis is still growing further. Firstly, I’ve always managed Grand Ivan’s Empire as an outsider, just wanting to hand this Empire over to Grand Ivan and let him handle any crises, which led to overlook many crises intentionally."

Li Jinfang said in a low voice: "This wasn’t supposed to be our burden, right? We’ve done a lot for Grand Ivan, do we have to clear up his internal issues as well?"

Gao Yang nodded and smiled bitterly: "Indeed, we should clear up his internal issues, at least get rid of the insiders. Yakov said sothing very well, if I don’t punish those who sided with Djo, how would those still loyal to Grand Ivan, essentially working for us, think?"

After saying this, Gao Yang reflected deeply and said: "So an internal cleansing is essential. Even if it’s originally Grand Ivan’s business, but since I’m managing for him, I have to do it well. I believe Yakov is right, so I’ve decided to follow his advice. Before launching a counterattack against Djo, I’ll first resolve internal issues, eliminate hidden dangers, and make ourselves solid before considering other matters."

Glolov nodded and said: "Exactly, that’s how it should be. We indeed lack vision compared to soone like Yakov, who has seen the world. The gap is significant."

The ones in Satan, what are they? rcenaries, just cannon fodder. And Yakov? He was a powerful figure in a superpower’s mighty departnt; there’s no comparison, from any angle.

So Gao Yang didn’t mind the limited vision he and those around him had. Things were supposed to be this way. It’s impossible for these rcenaries to have more insight than Yakov.

Gao Yang waved his hand and smiled at Glolov: "Different status, different identity, naturally leads to different perspectives and ways of thinking. Pavlovich didn’t see our crisis as clearly because he’s just a field operative, but Yakov is different. He’s soone who stands high above, controlling the whole picture while personally engaging in specific actions. We can’t compare, but still, it’s good. With Yakov, I think we’ll avoid many detours in the future."

Glolov imdiately said: "You’re destined to beco soone significant, you must learn more from him. There are very few such ntors worldwide. You’re really lucky to encounter soone like him, and you really should learn well."

Gao Yang smiled and said: "There are many opportunities to learn. Once all the Black Demon’s people are here, I’ll take them to Kiev, because this ambush was launched from there, and Grand Ivan’s people are also there in the most numbers. We need to sort through everyone there, kill who needs to be killed, and reward who deserves it, be clear about rewards and punishnts, use both grace and power. I used to only show grace to Grand Ivan’s people without asserting power, which was wrong. Now I understand, even if it’s just for Grand Ivan, I have to assert power to be a proper manager."

Eileen loudly said: "I’ll go with you, Boss, please let go. Also, when will the remaining few Black Demons arrive?"

Gao Yang smiled and said: "Not sure yet. These people, you call them and find out where they are, then can’t reach them again. But given their efficiency, I think they should arrive soon, shouldn’t take too long."