Sterling looked at Yi Lining's proud smile coldly and said, "Follow me." He turned around and walked first to the corridor outside the dining room.

Yi Lining was stunned and quickly stood up to follow.

The corridor was quiet and empty.

Sterling stood still: "Did you incite a mutiny?" He asked Yi Lining, who was following behind, without looking back.

Yi Lining was shocked and quickly defended: "Sir, this has nothing to do with the official! How can the official be regarded as a family official, how could he do such a treasonous thing? Besides, the soldiers are all Gu Lan's subordinates, how can I command them?

Do you have to move? What’s more…”

Sterling didn't seem to hear Yi Lining's defense at all. He turned around and asked with a smile: "You planned the mutiny? Why did you do such a thing?".

"Sir! I just happen to know that Gu Lan's troops are unstable. I'm just making random guesses, but I can't be sure..."

"By coincidence?" Sterling smiled: "You happened to be sitting next to me. You happened to smile when others were talking and I happened to see you. You also accidentally told me a lot of things - really.

What a "coincidence", you know everything about them - what's even more "coincident" is that Gu Lan's troops are going to mutiny, and he doesn't even know it, but you didn't predict it!"

Sterling smiled: "Your Excellency Governor, my friend Di Lin said something to me. I have always remembered it very clearly: once was an accident, twice was a coincidence, and the third time was -" He moved closer to Yi Lining

whispered in his ear: "Something malicious happened!"

"Now, Governor Yilining, who planned the malicious incident, you can now tell me what your plans are."

Yi Lining's face turned pale: "Sir, I really don't have any malicious intentions. I just want to..."

"You just think: first: there were originally three deputy commanders in the Far East, but Lei Hong rebelled, and there was a vacancy; second: deputy commanders have always been promoted from the red banners. Among the twenty-three provinces in the Far East,

, only the Ilia province guarded by you and the Deya province guarded by Gulan have not fallen, and they have the greatest credit. You two are the most qualified to run for the position of deputy commander; third: If Gulan's men engage in mutiny, even if it subsides

It will definitely make me very unhappy, and he will also lose the qualification to compete with you, so the position of deputy commander of the Far East will definitely fall into your hands - is this what you are thinking about? Your Excellency, Governor Yilining?"

Sterling still had a gentle smile on his face, but every word he said was heart-breaking. Yi Lining was shocked by him, and then he realized that this person who always had a kind smile seemed to only know how to fight.

The young commander who is very confused about politics actually has such insightful judgment. The saying "a gentleman can be bullied" does not apply to him at all. Yi Lining has always prided himself on being smart and capable, but when he stood in front of Sterling

, I felt like a naked baby being seen through the other person in less than a second. It was ridiculous that I was so complacent, thinking I had this "fledgling boy" under my control.

In front of such an opponent, the only and best way is to tell the truth.

"Sir, I admit that I have indeed had such an idea as you said, and wanted to be promoted to deputy commander of the Far East."

Sterling's tone softened: "When water flows down, people climb up. You are already a red-shirted flagbearer. It is only human nature to want to climb a hundred feet higher. You stood firm for the family and protected the people."

The safety of millions of people is a great contribution! But you should not use this method to frame your colleagues or even incite the troops to mutiny..."

"Sir," Yi Lining interrupted him: "Do you think what I just said was slander?"

Sterling looked at him silently.

"Sir, I admit that my motives are indeed dirty. I want to get promoted and make a fortune. I want to deliberately show that you will notice me and remember me. I want you to mention something like this at the meeting of the command office: "I think Yi Lining is a good person.

Worthy of being a deputy commander!" - I admit, compared to the late Far East Commander Ge Yingxing, who was honest and upright and earned nothing, I am not as good as me; compared to Governor Lin Wei who defended the city in Minsk and died for his country, I am not as good. I

Admit it, I also took some free money, and probably falsely reported the number of fifteen soldiers, otherwise the salary of the red-shirted bannerman would be too small to cover the entertainment expenses; I was also greedy for life and feared death. During the war, I always hid behind the soldiers and shouted: "Brother

Let’s move forward! “I admit all of this!”

"But," Yi Lining said with a look of gritted teeth and hatred: "Compared to those scum in the house, even if I poop, I'm a hundred times cleaner than them!"

"Sir, you don't believe it? You ask me for evidence? Simply, where these bastards are sitting is evidence! It is evidence that they abandoned the people, abandoned the army, abandoned the territory and fled! Governor Lin Wei is dead, and the commander of the crusade army, Li Qi, is in red.

Three hundred thousand Far Eastern Army soldiers are dead, millions of innocent people are dead, but why are they still alive and happy here? They are the culprits who caused all this!"

"They usually collect taxes arbitrarily, and the orcs are so poor that they can't even put on their trousers, so they just hold a piece of tree bark to cover their shame--that's it, they still have to collect taxes! If they can't pay, they'll beat them and howl like wolves and ghosts.

! They are simply - beasts! - Yes, they are beasts! As you have just seen, eating human brains alive is nothing new to this group of scum. Some things are creepy just listening to them.

, I won’t say it anymore, so as not to dirty my mouth and scare you, sir!”

"Okay, they have made people angry everywhere, and the smoke is everywhere, making every orc gnash their teeth with hatred towards us humans. When they see that the momentum is not going right, they run away quickly - sitting in a light carriage, taking the guards, and hundreds of people with them.

With thousands of net worth, they ran away with their wives - leaving ordinary people who had no ability to resist, who were killed by the rebels to vent their anger! They committed evil, but let ordinary people and soldiers bear the responsibility! There are several provinces and regions in the Far East, which were originally

The most prosperous and densely populated area, if you go look now, sir, you won’t find even a single person except dead skeletons!”

Sterling listened quietly to Yi Lining's excited speech, but his heart was filled with waves. Combining what he saw along the way, he knew that what Yi Lining said was the truth. In fact, just looking at Yi Lining's face turned red with anger.

Face also knows: what this person is telling now cannot be a lie.

He said calmly: "There are still good officials. In addition to Governor Lin Wei, didn't Governor Gu Lan also stick to his post and did not flee?"

"Ha, ha" Yi Lining smiled exaggeratedly: "Gu Lan?! He is even more shameless than the ones above! If he is really so "loyal to his duty", how can his subordinates have enough to support the mutiny?"

Yi Lining then told Sterling: When the rebellion broke out in the Far East, Gu Lan panicked and issued an extremely ridiculous order: kill all non-human races in Deya Province because he was afraid that they would become rebels.

Internally, a division commander who was usually very popular in the garrison led everyone to resist and refused to carry out this order. He told Gu Lan: If we do this, I am afraid that before the rebels from outside break in, the rebels inside will rise first.

Got it!

Sterling smiled: "Well said. What is the name of this division commander?"

Yi Lining replied: "His name is Garcia, and he is serving as a banner man." He continued: "Then the bad news came that Wang Shi was defeated in Chishuitan. Gu Lan was so frightened that his hands and feet were weak. He packed up his property overnight and prepared to flee to

Wallen Fortress. The division commander, Garcia knew that if Governor Gu Lan really ran away, the entire province would be demoralized and would collapse without a fight. He made a prompt decision and led his men to capture Gu Lan overnight.

He was placed under house arrest in his own governor's palace and was not allowed to have contact with outsiders. As the governor's agent, he issued orders to recruit civilian troops and called on the whole province to unite as one. He also used Gu Lan's family property for military expenses.

, finally managed to form an army of nearly 100,000 people, repel the invading rebels, and even came to rescue our Ilia province at a critical moment."

Sterling praised and said: "You are courageous and knowledgeable! Where is this person? Is he coming tonight? Please introduce me to him." Yi Lining shook his head: "Sir, he is dead."

Sterling was surprised: "Died fighting the rebels?"

"No, let Gu Lan kill him secretly." Yi Lining sighed: "After the crisis, Gu Lan assumed the posture of the governor again and summoned Garcia into the governor's palace, saying that he would be given a medal and promoted. Chen

Yin was full of joy and brought several meritorious officers to receive the medal, but Gu Lan ambushed the guards and arrested and killed them all. Gu Lan wanted to take revenge and vent his anger, and was also afraid that Garcia would report his scandal to you. As for the lone army

The deeds of persevering and turning the tide, I’m sorry to say, have all been attributed to Governor Gu Lan.”

"This matter is very secret, and the outside world doesn't know about it yet. Now the garrison outside is Gatt's subordinates, and they have come to Gu Lan to ask for their old commander - I would like to see how Gu Lan explains to them!?"

Sterling was silent for a long time and asked the most crucial question: "How did you know?"

"Sir, before Gu Lan started to kill Garcia, he asked me if I wanted to send some people over to help him - he didn't dare to use his own garrison. I didn't agree. Before the garrison mutinied, he also contacted my troops and wanted to

If the garrisons from the two provinces work together, the momentum will be greater. Maybe I don't treat my subordinates very badly on weekdays, and my subordinates didn't agree and told me."

"You knew that Gu Lan's troops were going to mutiny but didn't notify him?"

"Sir, I am not Gu Lan's father, and he is not my son. Why should I inform him? Sir, you don't have to worry. This mutiny is entirely for Gu Lan alone. As long as you reveal your identity

, those soldiers will never dare to offend you, you can go back to the camp with confidence, no one will dare to block your way."

Sterling stared deeply at Yilining and asked the last question: "Why do you have to tell me so much? Aren't you the same as them, the governor of the Far East?"

Facing Sterling's sharp eyes, Yi Lining did not shy away and answered frankly: "Sir, in addition to the governor, I also have a human conscience."

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The door opened, and the mutinous soldiers saw a group of people coming out. The leader was of medium height, with a slightly tired look. He had a calm but powerful temperament when he looked around, which made people dare not look at him. The most conspicuous thing was a heart on his shoulder.

The shining golden eagle badge - in the entire Far East, only three people are qualified to wear this emblem, and now in the region of Deia, only one person.

The soldiers automatically saluted in unison: "Lord Sterling, I salute you!"

Sterling returned the favor: "Thank you for your hard work, everyone."

A leading officer stood up and said, "Where are you going, sir?"

Sterling said calmly: "I think I have no obligation to explain to you, right?"

The officer was speechless for a moment. He thought for a moment and said: "Sir, we have no intention of being an enemy of you. We just want Gulan to hand over our commander Garcia. We apologize for the rudeness to you and your subordinates." He replied.

He waved his head and said, "Make way for Sir Sterling!"

The soldiers behind all moved out of the way, and the officer bowed and made a "please" gesture. The Central Army officers following Sterling all breathed a sigh of relief: It's okay, we can finally leave.

But Sterling stopped: "I want to know, what are you doing here?" (A group of Central Army officers were so anxious that they stamped their feet behind: What time is it? You are still so wordy if you don't leave!)

The officer raised his voice slightly: "Sir, this has nothing to do with you, does it? You'd better leave quickly while we can still restrain our subordinates..."

Sterling cut off his words: "I am a member of the Command and a member of the Supreme Military Council. It can be said that I have the right to intervene in everything that happens within the family - Mofei Deya Province is no longer the territory of the Zichuan family.

Have you? Is it possible that you are no longer family soldiers?"

The officer frowned, and the soldiers behind him also made an uneasy commotion: they were just dissatisfied with Gu Lan's behavior, but they had no thoughts of rebellion.

The officer said helplessly: "Sir, I have already reported to you: We are waiting for Gu Lan to hand over our commander Garcia's banner - you should leave quickly, sir, because we respect you very much and don't want anyone to

I have offended your noble body..."

Sterling cut off his words again: "Thank you for your kindness, but I, Sterling, am just an ordinary soldier in the family, not a 'rich body'. - I also want to ask, if Gu

Lan refuses to hand over your commander, what are you going to do?"

The officer said firmly: "Then we will continue to wait! Until he is willing!"

Sterling was shocked: That Garcia Hatamoto, whom he had never met, actually had such great charisma. Even after his death, his subordinates were still so loyal to him that they even launched a mutiny to rescue him! Fake!

With time, such a person is undoubtedly a priceless treasure of the family and a future general and prime minister - of course, if he is still alive...

Sterling sighed and said, "Garcia Hatamoto is dead."
To be continued...