Mercenary’s War
Chapter 1095 - 1095 One Thousand and Seventy-eight Going Separate Ways

1095: Chapter One Thousand and Seventy-eight: Going Separate Ways 1095: Chapter One Thousand and Seventy-eight: Going Separate Ways The dust has settled after the battle, but its influence is far from over.

It’s been four days, and the offensive launched by the government forces is still ongoing.

After their late-night conversation with Marshall, Gao Yang and his group seemed to have been forgotten, actually also because the fierce fighting against IS is at its peak.

Not only are Gao Yang and the others being ignored at the airport, but even the members of the special forces and the Intelligence Agency Action Team are left unattended.

The others are okay; though seriously injured, the result was known at the moment of injury, either ending up amputated and disabled or needing time to recover from severe wounds.

Only Li Yunzhe’s injury is very serious, and whether he is dead or alive remains unclear.

Those who are uninjured stay at the airport, those who are injured remain in the hospital.

Without any updates, Gao Yang has no choice but to visit the hospital himself every day.

On the afternoon of the fourth day, Gao Yang returned to the airport from the hospital on an Mi-17 transport helicopter.

This time, different from before, he brought back with him a few lightly wounded soldiers who did not need to stay in the hospital.

Back at the airport, Gao Yang went to his office and entered the inner room to see Yake.

After relinquishing his duties as a military commander, Yake resumed his normal leisurely demeanor, sipping tea and reading some intelligence reports, except that there was one less person beside him—Number Thirteen had already left.

Approaching Yake, Gao Yang said solemnly, “Stop reading, you don’t need to do this work anymore.”

Yake looked up and smiled, “Time to leave?”

“Yes, it’s time to go, Shadow.

What do you think about the thing I talked to you about last time?” Gao Yang asked.

Yake shrugged and replied, “I’m leaving too.

I don’t plan to work for the Syrian Military Intelligence Bureau; their pay isn’t high enough, at least not as high as yours.

But that’s not the key point, I’ve already made a lot of money, now I need to enjoy life.”

Gao Yang laughed, “I think Major Dani will be very disappointed; he really hoped you would stay.

Alright then, pack up your things and gather at the canteen.”

After a brief exchange with Yake, Gao Yang went to the canteen where they usually dined.

It wasn’t long before everyone gradually arrived.

Once everyone was gathered, Gao Yang stood up and announced loudly, “Guys, I just came back from the hospital, and I have good news to tell you, Huang Huo has successfully passed the critical stage; he made it through.”

Gao Yang’s message was met with a round of applause and whistles.

After the cheering, he raised his hand to quiet them down and smiled, “There’s one more thing, everyone performed great in the operation, and I must pay you bonuses.”

Mention of bonuses had everyone’s keen attention, and Clown said with a laugh, “Boss, will it be a big amount?”

Gao Yang waved his hand and said with a serious voice, “Everyone who participated will get fifty thousand each, those who got injured will get a hundred thousand.

Red Feather and Aimer were seriously injured but will not end up disabled or with lasting effects, so each of them gets two hundred thousand.

Huang Huo and Rubik’s Cube, they both get five hundred thousand each; consider it a fund for settling down.”

Rubik’s Cube was disabled after losing a leg, and Li Yunzhe was critically injured and nearly lost his life; no one would have any objections to the two of them receiving a large settlement fee.

As for Alcohol, although he was killed in action, he wouldn’t get a penny of the bonus.

Mercenaries take care of the living, not the dead.

After finishing, Gao Yang looked at Gale and said, “You were injured too, but you only get fifty thousand because it was me who shot you.”

Gale raised his hand, which had been shot through by Gao Yang, and waved, signaling Gao Yang not to mention it anymore.

Gao Yang shrugged and asked Gale, “What do you plan to do with Alcohol’s remains?

Send him back home or bury him here?”

Gale shook his head and said solemnly, “Find a place to bury him.

As a mercenary, to be buried where you die is already not bad.

Besides, Alcohol doesn’t have any family.

It doesn’t matter where he’s buried.

If we have the chance, we might come to visit Alcohol’s grave.”

Gao Yang nodded and said in a deep voice, “Tomorrow, the Syrian side will have a burial ceremony for the fallen soldiers.

Hmm, they will cover them with the national flag.

I think, let’s not include Alcohol in their collective funeral.

But how about burying Alcohol together with those soldiers who sacrificed themselves?

What do you think?”

Gale shook his head and said, “No, that’s not good.

Different beliefs; we can’t bury him together with them.

Just bury Alcohol separately, any place will do.”

After pondering for a moment, Gao Yang said, “Okay, I understand.

Tomorrow, we’ll arrange a funeral for Alcohol.”

After finishing talking with Gale, Gao Yang waved his hand and said loudly, “You all should have received the invitation from the Syrian side.

Today is the day for you to make your decisions.

But before you tell me your decisions, I have something to say to you.”

Gao Yang paused briefly, then continued loudly, “Currently, there are a lot of mercenaries in Syria, and this war is heading in the direction of a proxy war.

Right now, Arab ex-servicemen from the French Foreign Legion are coming here in entire companies and platoons to join this mercenary feast.”

After saying this, Gao Yang spread his hands and said with a look of helplessness, “Unfortunately, the going rate in Syria isn’t good.

The rebels are offering only one thousand dollars a month to cannon fodder mercenaries from Africa.

And five thousand dollars a month is already considered a high wage.

Since the rebels are offering low wages, prices here can’t rise either.

So, I estimate if you decide to stay, a monthly salary of ten thousand dollars would be quite good.

“The employers who are willing to spend big money right now are our current enemies.

The intelligence I have shows that Saudi Arabia is funding the recruitment of a large number of mercenaries in places like Chechnya and the Caucasus.

Their prices range from three to five thousand dollars a month.

The United Arab Emirates are also recruiting mercenaries to work for the rebels, with the UAE mainly recruiting retired soldiers from British and American nations.

They are also recruiting Gurkhas in units.

The UAE offers relatively higher prices, with an average monthly salary around five thousand dollars, and the highest can go up to ten thousand, but only a few can earn a high wage.

“Speaking of the rebel side, let me now talk about the conditions on the side of the government forces.

The government forces also have mercenaries.

The Slavic Brigade is recruiting a large number of soldiers from Russia, Belarus, Moldova, and Ukraine, with funding provided by Iran, so the commission is guaranteed, and there’s no need to worry about not getting paid.

However, the price is still not high; the soldiers of the Slavic Brigade typically earn monthly wages ranging from two to three thousand dollars, with only a few officers able to earn five thousand dollars a month.

“Now you all know that the government forces’ offer is not only in terms of commission; they promise to give you houses and status after the war.

But if you’re not too naive, you should know that mercenaries are unwelcome anywhere.

During the war, we are treasures, but once the war is over, we become thorns in the eye.”

After Gao Yang finished speaking about the awkward situation of mercenaries, which brought out a round of self-deprecating laughter, he waved his hand and announced loudly, “Stop laughing.

We’ve been here for a long time and have made a lot of friends.

But how to put it, whether it’s Dani or Farouk, they’re small figures.

I believe their promises are sincere, but still, we are all small figures, and the big shots above can decide our fate with just a word, including the fate of Dani and all of them.

So, take promises as just that—don’t take them too seriously.”

After another round of laughter, Gao Yang clapped his hands and said loudly, “I will not interfere with your decision.

I’ve told you everything I know.

Now, think about it.

If anyone decides to stay, I’ll just need to tell the people who want to recruit you, and if you don’t want to stay here, then I will start arranging for you to leave.”

Ludwig asked loudly, “If we leave, which route do we take?

Can we take the equipment?”

Gao Yang snapped his fingers and said, “If you leave, Dani will arrange a flight for you, taking you from Damascus to Lebanon.

This is a Syrian Military Intelligence Directorate plane.

You can take any combat equipment, including guns, to Lebanon.

But how you leave from Lebanon is up to you.”

After speaking, Gao Yang clapped his hands and said, “Alright, guys, you know everything you need to know.

Now tell me your answer, who wants to stay, and who wants to go?”

Clown declared loudly, “Give me a break, who would stay?

That’s dumb.

Following you for over a month, I’ve made hundreds of thousands.

To stay for ten thousand a month, without any bonuses, I’d have to be an idiot to stay.”

Ludwig looked at Clown in surprise and complained, “What?

Damn it!

You had a salary of ten thousand?

Why did I only get six thousand?

F**k!

I’ve been discriminated against!”

Wild Man yelled, “We’re leaving.

There’s no profit in fighting here.

We might as well go to Africa and pick up smaller jobs.

Besides, we each have hundreds of thousands in hand now.

It’s time to enjoy ourselves a bit.”

Li Qiu smiled at Gao Yang and said, “Boss, you’re wasting your breath.

We talked it over already, and none of us plan to stay.

Everyone’s got high expectations now.

Who’s going to settle for eight or nine thousand a month?

It’s pointless.

Hey, boss, if you’re short of men next time, don’t forget to call us.

We’re looking forward to working for you again.”

Gao Yang smiled and replied, “Sure, no problem.

We’re friends now.

If anyone gets a profitable opportunity and needs manpower, just give each other a shout.”

Eagle Claw said with a grimace, “Save it.

You hiring us is one thing, but us hiring you guys?

That’s a joke.

We can’t afford Satan’s fees.”

Gao Yang had no good response to that.

He waved his hand and laughed, “Anyway, leave your contact information when you go.

If we have the chance, let’s fight side by side again.

Tomorrow we’ll send off Alcohol on his final journey, and then we’ll go our separate ways.

Loach, prepare more food tonight; let’s have a good meal.” (To be continued.

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