Chapter 1002: Chapter 1002: Hanging by a Thread (6)

The deputy general was scolded harshly, and he shrank his neck.

“Are we just going to endure this?”

General Barton frowned and remained silent.

He originally thought that even with Gan Yuan’s status as the Princess, it wouldn’t be easy for her to take over Congress.

He planned to use this time to pressure the nation, and Congress would naturally come to him seeking reconciliation. By then, it would be time for him to set the terms, and he would have the upper hand.

Those old foxes, even he couldn’t handle them; how could she make them surrender power so quickly? Barton couldn’t understand.

Qian Xueying carefully observed everyone’s expressions and cautiously approached General Barton’s side.

“General, I think the deputy’s suggestion isn’t a bad idea? We could just act as if we’re attacking without actually doing so, simply moving the troops to the riverbank. Although Gan Yuan now controls Congress, how many troops can she actually command? Those generals who previously disregarded the President, why would they obey her? With the army pressuring them, internal alliances will cause panic within the country, and by then, under pressure from all sides, she will have no choice but to yield to us. Then, she’ll be like fish on your plate, at your mercy, won’t she?”

General Barton sneered, “Exactly. Those people will never take orders from her. I’ll let everyone see who truly rules this land! Immediately deploy the troops of the First and Third Divisions, set up camp, and conduct some small-scale military exercises.”

“Yes, General!”

The deputy general responded excitedly and quickly left the room.

“Train soldiers for a thousand days, use them for an hour.”

For so many years, after countless drills and exercises without ever seeing real battle, the deputy general has always looked forward to the day when he could showcase his elite forces to everyone.

General Barton returned to the sofa and looked at Qian Xueying, who was standing beside him. He nodded slightly towards her.

“Sit!”

Qian Xueying came over and sat on the small sofa across from him.

“General?”

“I knew your father.” General Barton leaned back against the sofa, “In fact, regarding his situation, I am truly sorry.”

Qian Xueying knew the other party was deliberately getting close, but she still put on a grateful expression, “Thank you. I’m also sorry for Colonel Sam’s death. I tried to save him, but…”

She lowered her face, pretending to be in pain.

In fact, knowing the moment Sam died, Qian Xueying was somewhat annoyed that he died too easily.

Speaking of his son, a look of sadness appeared on General Barton’s face.

“He was very smart.”

“Yes, Colonel Sam not only inherited your wisdom and courage, it’s just a pity he encountered Huangfu Jue.”

Qian Xueying didn’t actually know who killed Sam; she intentionally shifted the blame onto Huangfu Jue to stir General Barton’s hostility towards Gan Yuan and others.

“Hmph!” General Barton snorted coldly, “I will make him pay.”

“I believe you will,” Qian Xueying said.

General Barton raised his eyes slightly, “From what I know, you have had considerable interaction with Huangfu Jue. You should know him better than I do.”

Qian Xueying nodded, “That man is indeed not an easy opponent, but people like them always have some weaknesses. As long as you grasp their weaknesses, you can defeat them.”

General Barton showed a curious expression, “For example?”