The old priest began with a Bible saying: "A man who works all his life is a genius, but he is proud of his heart and strong in spirit, even if he acts haughtily, and he is stripped of his throne and robbed of his glory......"

Buck had followed Natasha to church for baptism, and although he had always been a spectator of Western religions, he could understand the metaphorical meaning of "You...... "I was a little puzzled in my heart, the Ukrainian people didn't work hard, the people in this happy land are all at ease and free, who knows if they fell into the pit this time."

Master Gussef shook his head: "I mean the country of China that you represent. ”

Buck was sincere: "I don't represent anyone, but Natasha and Peter want me to come back and see you by name, and I plan to go along the Russian border all the way to the southeast and finally return to Kyiv to leave this chaotic place." ”

Guseff's old and cloudy eyes were shining, and he pointed to the prayer congregation below: "Do you know where the food in the church has come from in the past few days?"

Buck was incredulous: "Huaguoren, Mr. Ji arranged it last time?" He really didn't expect Ji Dongyang to come back and do this kind of thing.

The old priest observed his demeanor as if he was not in disguise before nodding: " Since last year, we have been purchasing food from the surrounding towns early, and the funds required are in addition to the various income of the church, that is, now the believers are invited to go to the surrounding areas to publicize and obtain donated food, and from time to time there are people who donate materials and funds in the name of the Chinese community, otherwise where can this last so long, so I said you should also come. ”

Buck wanted to explain that he just happened to be at the right time, but according to the old priest's logic, he shouldn't always come when he came, so he didn't say much: "Anyway, you should be a Chinese doing good deeds, just stick to this paragraph, don't care so much." ”

The old priest shook his head: "Nothing is free, the Chinese people do not play a game of peace and politics at this time, but they know how to help buy the hearts of the people and help the people tide over difficulties, this plot is not small, what do you want to gain? The Chinese people have finally had the opportunity to compete for the status of a world power by persisting in their efforts, and the United States is so arrogant and self-serving, is this the psychological advantage that the Chinese people want to replace?"

Buck was a little speechless, he is not a person who is good at national affairs, Ji Dongyang may be able to comment on the Tao, he is a man of action, but this is the modern global village, today's information is developed, even if he is on a small island in Southeast Asia, he can know about the political turmoil in Ukraine, and a priest in Kharkiv can also understand what kind of ambition and current situation China has.

So the little mercenary screamed for a while before he reluctantly spoke to the priest who had presided over the wedding of his husband and wife: "China is now gradually becoming stronger, and this is indeed the result of the efforts of the national state, but I can't say that the country will be strong and strong, and it will fight for its own interests, but the Chinese and the Americans are essentially a little different, and I can't say which specific point is different, let's see in the future, the starting point of the Chinese people is always to hope to make money with harmony, and there is still a big difference between the Americans and the Americans who point fingers at every turn." ”

The old priest seemed to be thoughtful, and when he heard what Buck said, he would mutter, "Where did you say you came from? What did you see?"

Buck explained his itinerary for the day, from his more unexpected driving routes, to the various scenery and towns along the way, and finally to the rather dire situation of the city of Kharkiv: "Peter thought more, and both Natasha told me to look around in the east, and I still have a few days to follow, and I plan to follow it all the way to the south and finally return to Kiev...... Probably won't even enter the capital, it's all politicians acting,"

Unexpectedly, the Patriarch sighed: "Okay, then I'll go with you, and I'll also go to the south to see what has become of these surrounding towns." ”

Buck was a little surprised, but he didn't refuse this advice, in any way, in the case of the general Orthodox Christianity in Ukraine, traveling with a Patriarch is definitely the safest trip, which will not only reduce his danger, but also be effective...... Well, let's get in touch with the feelings, at least didn't Ji Dongyang come to do this job at the beginning.

However, Master Gusseff was already so old, and Buck still proposed to bring one or two young retinues with him.

So after a night's rest, the next day when the van with food was released and on the road again, there was an additional patriarch in the back, and another middle-aged priest in a black Orthodox priest's robe sat in the passenger seat, which allowed Buck to collect the previous baggage, shockproof box to the end, and hide the pistol, and of course two barrels of gasoline that were being collected along the way.

The typical Russian van was certainly not as comfortable as the Japanese Alpha Motorvan, but the elderly priest sat in the back and said nothing, with a quiet Caucasian dog lying at his feet, with a staff in one hand and a caress on the dog's back with the other.

Buck had tried to keep the car as steady as possible, but the road conditions were barely enough, so the speed slowed down invisibly.

But the slower was still to come, and the whole town boiled when Buck drove for the first time into a quiet town sixty kilometers away, and the elderly patriarch with a black square hat and a long draped scarf on his shoulders had just gotten out of the car to soothe his muscles.

Compared to the previous Buck passing through various villages and towns, which were basically quiet and normal, those people watched this independent van pass by with vigilant eyes at most, and few communicated with him, but it was obvious that in the eyes of the Orthodox believers who had only three patriarchs in the whole of Ukraine, what an exciting fact that the Patriarch as the spokesman of God appeared in front of him!

Buck didn't know where so many people suddenly came from, and there were so many people in almost every house that people wondered if they were all waiting here, and Buck just wanted to rest here for lunch, but in the end it was delayed for nearly three hours, and the weeping and grieving believers had not finished complaining to the patriarch, but the old man sat there to celebrate Mass for everyone.

Buck was not in a hurry, returned to the van and removed the satellite phone battery that had been charged with the solar panels glued to the roof, and when he opened it, he saw Natasha leaving him a message asking for a call back.

The Ukrainian girl's tone was more eager: "Where are you? Hurry up and go to Crimea! The golden eagle is over there!"

Golden eagle?

Barker's eyes lit up!R1148