[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-mercenary-s-war":3,"chapter-mercenary-s-war-mercenary-s-war-chapter-1172":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Mercenary’s War",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1613962,2077,"Chapter 1172 - 1172 One Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Five Waiting for the Wind to Come","mercenary-s-war-chapter-1172",1172,"\u003Cp>1172: Chapter One Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Five: Waiting for the Wind to Come 1172: Chapter One Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Five: Waiting for the Wind to Come Morgan was definitely a mentor and a friend to Gao Yang, and their long conversation was extremely enlightening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, Gao Yang had a vague idea about his future plans but lacked a clear roadmap on how to proceed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Morgan’s guidance, however, it felt as if the fog had cleared, and his future planning suddenly became much more vivid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as Gao wasn’t foolish, he needed to carefully consider Morgan’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After quietly mulling them over for a long time and etching them in his mind, he took a deep breath and said, “Morgan, I’ll remember what you said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If there’s anything I don’t understand, I’ll ask you again.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morgan replied with a wry smile, “If only Bob were as ambitious as you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never takes my words to heart.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morgan seemed helpless but quickly waved his hand and said, “Let it be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bob can choose his own career path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inheriting my business may not necessarily be good for him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang smiled and said, “You don’t need to worry about Bob’s future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just has his own path to follow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morgan, how’s the search for your antique gun going?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any leads?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morgan shook his head helplessly, “Completely cut off, especially now with the chaos in Ukraine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s even harder to find clues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ve pulled all my people back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For now, it seems there’s no need to waste manpower in Ukraine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang frowned, “With the unrest in Ukraine, we should hasten the search.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turmoil can have a destructive impact on any collection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why are you pulling out now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morgan replied with a bitter smile, “I have no choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staying in Ukraine is futile since there aren’t any useful leads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simon and his team found some material about Peter Sergeyevich.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peter Sergeyevich’s father had a Ukrainian wife and lived in Kiev.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Peter Sergeyevich did stay in Ukraine, but we can’t confirm if he settled in Kiev.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang frowned, “That’s not entirely clueless, though.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If we find Peter Sergeyevich’s whereabouts, we surely can figure out if he had a hobby of collecting antique guns, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What about Peter Sergeyevich’s father?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did he have a penchant for collecting antique guns?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morgan spread his hands, “We can’t be sure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peter Sergeyevich died too soon, and clarifying his former address is utterly pointless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh, and we can establish one thing about Peter Sergeyevich’s family circumstances: he married a Ukrainian woman and had a daughter, but his wife and daughter left their original residence long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simon did find the house where he lived before his death, but it was allocated to Sergeyevich during the Soviet era and was reclaimed by the Ukrainians a long time ago; it now belongs to the government.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang immediately said, “Look into his wife.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morgan sighed, “You don’t need to tell me that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’ve searched, but with no success.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Buddy, don’t forget, Peter Sergeyevich was a KGB man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost all his records were destroyed, making it very difficult for us to find anything.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang, feeling helpless, asked, “And what about Dusselyev?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did we find anything about him?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morgan shook his head, “Dusselyev’s background is even harder to track, but fortunately, we’ve found some information about him in Russia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it’s only a simple overview, we can confirm that neither Dusselyev nor his father had an interest in collecting antique guns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, we can conclusively abandon the Dusselyev lead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After reflecting for a moment, Gao Yang spoke in a serious tone, “Are we overlooking a lead — the photographer?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who took that photo?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it Peter Sergeyevich and Dusselyev using a timer, or was there a third person who took it for them?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morgan replied with a bitter smile, “When you’re out hunting, would you bring along a tripod just to take a group photo of yourself?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course not.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Therefore, there must have been a third person present, but the problem is, we only have one photo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s too difficult to identify the photographer.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang scratched his head, “Is it possible to identify the camera model used for that photo?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let’s find out, since they appeared together with Peter and Dusselyev, it must be someone from the KGB stationed in East Germany.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then see who owned a similar type of camera…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>forget it, it’s too difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s no way to verify it conclusively.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morgan shrugged, “Yes, there’s no chance of conclusively verifying it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s why I chose to give up temporarily, unless we get new leads.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing, Morgan patted Gao Yang’s shoulder and smiled, “Whether we can get new leads is now up to you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’ll be going to Ukraine soon, so don’t forget to help look around for me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the chances are slim, I’m counting on you, and I believe you can certainly do it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang laughed and said, “Alright, I’ll try my best to find that gun for you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking of Ukraine, Morgan, when do you think would be a good time for us to go to Ukraine?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morgan pondered for a moment and said, “It’s not the right time now, definitely too early.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ukrainian government still has control over the situation, and going now wouldn’t be useful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t think that by going early, you’ll have the upper hand; it’s really not that simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What you’re looking for is a big deal, and those opportunities come and go in the blink of an eye, with no way for you to prepare in advance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang nodded and said, “Alright, I’ll wait a bit longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When do you think is a good time to enter Ukraine?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When the fighting starts, only when it really kicks off will there be good opportunities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait for it, Ukraine is just beginning to be chaotic, it probably will be a while before the fighting breaks out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just be ready, and it won’t be too late to go after the civil war in Ukraine has started.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing speaking, Morgan laughed and said, “Rest assured, once it starts, it won’t stop quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’ll have plenty of time to do business slowly in Ukraine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t try to settle everything in one go, that’s not realistic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’ll have to stay in Ukraine for the long run or frequently go in and out of Ukraine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The kind of business that thrives in chaos, naturally, the bigger the chaos, the easier it is to make a move.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang laughed heartily and said, “Alright, since it’s better when the fire is bigger, let’s wait for the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the wind blows strong, the fire will naturally grow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>America, the European Union, Russia, none of them will allow Ukraine to completely fall to the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In my opinion, Ukraine is bound to fight, just that right now it’s not clear to what extent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morgan shrugged and said, “Who can say for sure?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe it will be a long-term tension without an outright break, the situation stays tense but a civil war never fully erupts, or maybe NATO and Russia get directly involved, turning Ukraine into the spark for a third world war—it’s all possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, just wait and see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All you need to do is have cash ready, that’s it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, you have your own strong forces, buy if you can, and if not, then take by force.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang shook his head laughing, “No, no, I’ve already decided we’re going to transition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Try not to resort to violence as much as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If we’re to be businessmen, how can we rob?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’re not bandits.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With an amused look, Morgan gazed at Gao Yang, but Gao Yang just spread his hands and said, “For us, it can’t be called robbery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Things obtained without payment, you should say they are our spoils of war, our captures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying ‘robbery’ just sounds so ugly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the two shared a hearty laugh, Morgan raised his hand to Gao Yang and said loudly, “Oh, there’s one more thing I forgot to mention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’ve placed someone at the diamond mine, the guy called Radar.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang immediately frowned and asked, “Radar?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What about him?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morgan waved his hand firmly and said in a decisive tone, “That guy is good, a real talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raise his salary.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang breathed a sigh of relief and said, “I thought he caused some trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good, it seems he has performed well.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morgan nodded and said, “Radar is talented, he’s got a knack for warfare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, during the attack, Radar played a key role.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, he’s adept at dealing with the miners; they all respect him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The managers I’ve sent there don’t have as much influence as a single Radar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s one of your men; it’s up to you to personally handle the salary raise.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang said in a deep voice, “Radar, poor guy, if only he could read and use some crucial electronic devices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, I would’ve recruited him into Satan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, he remains in the place that suits him best.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morgan shook his head and said, “Right, Radar is where he’s suited best.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You guys travel all over the world, but without Africa, Radar might not have his current abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s good to keep him at the mine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang laughed and said, “Yeah, I plan to visit the Akuri tribe in South Sudan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While I’m there, I’ll give Radar a raise as a reward.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With interest, Morgan said, “When are you going to South Sudan?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t forget to give me a call before you go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I’m free, we’ll go together, go hunting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Call up Bob and we’ll go hunting together; hunting with Bob should be the only shared hobby between father and son, I guess.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, Morgan sighed and continued, “I used to go hunting with Bob quite a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But since the incident in South Sudan, we haven’t gone hunting again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that I think about it, it’s about time we went together again.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang said with a smile, “Sure, no problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the time comes, we’ll go hunting together and bring your antique hunting gun, haha.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After laughing out loud, Gao Yang suddenly remembered something and immediately said, “There’s also something I need your help with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People from the New York Mets, preferably senior management, or a scout would do.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morgan tapped his forehead with his finger, musing, “Let me think, the Mets, let me think…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, I don’t know anyone from the Mets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I need to ask friends in New York, perhaps they know someone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, I can easily get in touch with the owner of the New York Yankees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s this about?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why are you asking?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh, I understand, it’s Frey, isn’t it?” (To be continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for it at Qidian.com.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your support is my greatest motivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)\u003C\u002Fp>",1831,"2026-06-06T10:20:24.801Z",1,"novelbin.me","5fbf2f4e7cb792b3cbec1fb248ce93451d496b301b00e7cd24d4561405660680","mercenary-s-war-chapter-1173","mercenary-s-war-chapter-1171",2343,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmercenary-s-war-cover.jpg"]