The villa should be a building from many years ago. The wooden floor creaked when stepped on, and the armed soldiers stood at the staircase and stopped moving forward, leaving only Lin walking deeper and deeper. At the end was a room, and Lin knocked on the door.
Come in, the door is not locked, "someone inside said.
Lin pushed open the door and saw the familiar person sitting alone on an old-fashioned sofa, facing a vintage television. Not long after, he looked much older. His temples were completely white, his hair was fluffy and disheveled, and he was wearing a white shirt that had not been ironed. The two buttons on his collar were open, revealing the loose skin on his neck.
Hi, General, "Lin said.
Hi, Theo, "the general smiled.
Lin sat beside him, placing the gun on the small table in front of him and gently rubbing his hands. His anxiety and unease suddenly dissipated when he saw this person. The habit developed in childhood is still there. Seeing his face and hearing his voice, I feel like I have someone to rely on.
After a moment of silence, the general said, "Would you like some black tea or not? This is the only thing that can be used to entertain guests
Peng, come back with me. The academy will protect you, "Lin stared into his eyes.
Go back? Where to go back? Theo, this is my home, "the general smiled.
Peng! "Lin firmly held his shoulder and shook his head," This is not your home. They are preparing to vote for a new ruling party and will even vote to execute you
The general still smiled, but Lin felt sad. For the first time in so many years, he saw fatigue in this person. His smile appeared dull and dull, like the smile engraved on a puppet's face. His eyes were no longer sharp and agile, but rather shrouded in a white mist.
I don't believe it, you see, there are still people who support me, "the general pointed to the TV, no longer watching Lin, but staring blankly at the screen.
On the screen is a Western journalist interviewing an excited elderly person. That was a live broadcast by CNN. On the last night before the end of the national election, people who had been troubled by war for three years gathered in the square in front of the Capitol, waving flags for the political parties they supported. Perhaps no country in the world has such political enthusiasm. For Caucasians, if they don't choose the right ruling party, they have no future.
The Caucasus is free! It's free! It's free! Peng Bolji! "The old man shouted and waved the flag with the emblem of the Free and Independent Alliance. He seemed to stutter a bit and could only say these words into the microphone, but when he said the last name, it was clear and powerful.
Lin turned to the general, who was still staring blankly at the screen, with a slightly long mouth. His eyes suddenly became bright, and tears seemed to be welling up at the corners of his eyes.
If the Peace and Democracy Alliance wins this election, who will come forward to form a government? "The camera turned to an interview with the chairman of the Peace and Democracy Alliance.
There is no such thing as' if ', it is inevitable. The results of the opinion poll are absolutely on our side, and Peng Baoji has already failed. We will determine the most representative president from the Central Presidium of the Alliance. We will bring a prosperous Caucasus without war! "The chairman's tone was firm, waving his arm forcefully at the crowd.
The blue and red flags were waving vigorously on the square, as if two waves were about to devour each other.
Lin walked out of the hut, turned around and brought the door. The colonel was waiting for him outside.
How could he be arrested? How could this happen? "Lin looked at the colonel.
We have been betrayed
Who betrayed you? "Lin said.
Will you be our friend? Or, are you an agent of L.M.A? "The colonel didn't answer, he stared straight into Lin's eyes.
Lin walked to the window and watched the helicopter outside in the sunset, remaining silent for a moment. He turned to the colonel and said, 'I call him father. I am your friend, perhaps just an exception this time.'
The colonel nodded and said, "We have been abandoned by the Eastern camp
The Eastern camp
We were not worried when we evacuated Mtskheta because we had a high chance of gaining further support from the Eastern camp. Their conditions for us were simple: as long as we prevented the 'Gangor' matrix from being set in the Caucasus, they would ensure the independence and autonomy of the Caucasus. As long as we could avoid the search of the Western coalition, they would immediately send envoys to mediate and consider sending a special force to the Caucasus, "the colonel said." So in our view at that time, as long as we survived the most difficult times, we could gain support
Why did the Eastern camp also give up on him? According to our intelligence, the orbital equation of the second generation of 'Tianhuo' has been deciphered. The Eastern camp cannot allow 'Gangor' to be set in the Caucasus, which would be a disaster for them. It would be a super launch matrix that can break the proton balance
The colonel shook his head and said, "We have all forgotten one thing. Since the doves can reach some kind of agreement with the Western camp, they can also reach some kind of agreement with the Eastern camp. Preventing the placement of missile launch matrices in the Caucasus may not necessarily require us
Are you saying that the doves are playing a card game with both the Eastern and Western camps? The Western camp has supported the doves for so long, will they take advantage of this? "Lin looked out the window through the blinds, expressionless.
What they are trying to do, even you may not be able to guess, is that they intend to divide the minority areas in the southern Caucasus into autonomous territories like the division of East and West Germany in the past, which will be the sphere of influence of the Eastern camp. The West may place 'Gangor' in the North Caucasus, and the East will also place their matrix in the South Caucasus. This perfect launch site will be shared by both camps
Two Gungol class launch matrices are placed underground? "Lin Meng turned around.
The colonel nodded silently.
He took a deep breath and said, "We have failed. Now the general can only hope that his people will still support him, just as they vetoed the parliament's resolution and marched the army into Mtskheta. The people once saw him as a savior
There is no eternal savior, "Lin raised his telescope and looked at the surrounding circle in the distance." When you are seen as a savior, you must save your followers within the prescribed time. If you cannot save them, you are not a savior; if you have already saved them, then the world no longer needs a savior
Is it the logic of L.M.A? "
I learned it from the History of Rome, "Lin said." Can you give me some personal time
The colonel retired.
Lin connected the communication earphones and said, "Runas, can you hear my voice
Theo, I've been waiting for your message
What is your prediction for the result of the Caucasus election
The doves will win the election, and there is almost no hope for Balgee. Theo, you still have a few hours to persuade Balgee to agree to stand on the same side as L.M.A. The only one who can save him is L.M.A. "Runas' tone is very absolute.
Can the college change the election results
Undoubtedly not, who can change the results of a popular election unless the vote counting computer is operated? That would leave traces of system intrusion. But in times of war, any election can be declared illegal and any result can be overturned. Politics means that anything can be done in the name of justice
Is the college ready
Of course, we need the Caucasus as a fortress on our chessboard. But I must remind you that you only have 12 hours and 25 minutes left. Tomorrow morning, at the moment the election results are announced, Pen Balji may be wiped off the face of the earth at any time
I understand, communication is over
Lin walked downstairs and approached the colonel, 'Can you lend me another walkie talkie?'
The colonel handed it to him, and Lin turned on the communication switch and fell silent for a moment.
Listen, Lieutenant Colonel Sen Geller, I need your help, "he said softly.
Go ahead, Theo, I'm here to assist you, "Geller's voice was always filled with a smile, as it used to be.
The general's chances of winning the election are very small, or rather, almost non-existent. And once he fails, the assassination operation could be reactivated at any time. I need to take him away from here, only with your helicopter. You must take off at the risk of being shot down
There's no problem
Don't fall asleep, wait for my signal at any time. Once you receive the signal, start the plane. I will approach you, which will take about a minute. As long as we can take off, you can use the Torch missile to cause extensive damage. Do you have enough bullets in your machine gun
I told you it was worth four million dollars long ago, how could these preparations not be made? "Gessler laughed.
Thank you very much, communication is over
Wait a minute, Lin, "Geller said.
He fell silent for a moment and said, "It feels great to be your comrade in arms. Communication is over
We are 150 meters away from the helicopter, "Lin returned the walkie talkie." Colonel, do your people have enough firepower to suppress them for a minute
We only have twenty-seven people, "the colonel replied," but we will do our best
Please prepare your people, "Lin turned his head and stared into his eyes.
Yes! Sir! "The colonel responded with a military salute.
Lin walked back into the small room and sat side by side with the general on the sofa. The general no longer greeted him, just stared closely at the screen. Lin looked at him for a long time, and the general looked like a sculpture, without blinking his eyes. The white hair in front of his forehead trembled in the sunset shining through the blinds, like wild grass in the wind.
Lin thinks he's getting old.
He pressed his head, trying to contain the memories that rushed towards him as if trying to swallow him up.
Father, I will protect you! Just like the protection you once gave us, "Lin lifted his head and pressed the general's shoulder hard.
I don't need your repayment, Theo. I once protected you because I love you, just as I am protecting the Caucasus because I love this country. "The general slowly turned his head to look at him and stroked his head.