Atcha and Awang, two cute little fat men, waved goodbye to Qi Lang in the distance, and the Hao Ge Troupe left the town and headed north.

Qi Lang's mood at the moment was chaotic. It was easy for him to see his relatives from his hometown, but he barely said a few words of affection, and just looked at them and went away. However, for these people in the Hao Song Troupe, it seems that it is nothing at all, because they think they are people of the world, they have no roots, perhaps, they have long forgotten that their roots were once deeply rooted in the blue sky and green grass.

Qi Lang was so distracted that he didn't even notice that Dodim had already walked to his side, let alone raise his hand to salute his superior. However, Dodim also ignored those etiquettes, like a brother, patted Qi Lang's shoulder kindly, and sighed meaningfully: "He is actually a very nostalgic person." ”

"Did you say Zhu came, Captain?" Qi Lang twisted his face and looked at Dodim with some disapproval.

Dodim laughed, he saw Qi Lang's objection, but he didn't say anything to refute it, just said lightly: "That's not important. I can see that you don't like him, do you, Sergeant Qi Lang?"

Qi Lang shook his head: "Yes, I don't like him. I also don't like tunes that focus on personal emotion, because they don't really work for us. As a soldier, I prefer to hear a heroic battle song, and it would be great if you and Captain Quill were to sing it. ”

Dodim laughed so hard that he could barely breathe: "How dare you think, my soldier. I'll admit that my voice is okay, but I promise you don't want to hear Quill's voice in your life, really. He had only sung two and a half verses before Maggie stayed away from him, and now that she mentioned it, she still had palpitations. ”

Qi Lang also laughed, because he remembered Quill's thick voice, and soon realized that he had made a serious mistake - if Quill sang happily, it must be the end of the world.

"But Zhu Lai's singing voice is completely different," Dodim continued, "and he has a unique magic that will make you quiet down, fall into contemplation, and find that self from the depths of your heart that you never found out." That's why he became the most famous singer in the world, and that's why we became good friends – he saved my life. ”

"Oh, what the hell is going on then?" Qi Lang became interested, and he finally found out that Zhu Lai had also done something meaningful.

"I was very young, about the same age as you are now. Dodim raised his head and looked at the dust and sand raised in the north, which was the momentum created by the Hao Song Troupe, "Some disasters have changed my outlook on life a little - people have difficulties, don't they? He was radiating a dazzling radiance at that time, like a saint, which was revered. He noticed me, stared me in the eye and sang a few songs, and a miracle happened......"

Dodim's voice was deep and amazingly infectious, as if to bring Qi Lang to the beautiful song: "O lost lamb, longing to bring home ......"

Who is Zhu talking about? Qi Lang began to think seriously: Did Zhu Lai see my confusion, or was he just dissipating his sorrow......

But Zhu Lai had already gone far, Qi Lang had no chance to ask him what he really thought, and he couldn't help Gulf transcribe the song "Dedicated to Li'er".

"What are you thinking?" Dodim saw the confusion in Qi Lang's expression and gently interrupted him, while continuing the topic he had just talked about, "I've got through it, and I'm sure you can too." ”

"Thank you, Captain Dodim. Qi Lang smiled in return, "But I guess I don't need Zhu Lai's help, those songs seem to me to be a trick." ”

Dodim sighed: "It seems that your prejudice against Zhu Lai is really deep. But he is very concerned about you, and he has mentioned you to me a lot in the past two days. It turns out that you are also from the kingdom of Zonghao. ”

Qi Lang had a gloomy look on his face, he didn't know how to respond to this question. The past had always been in a trance, and of course, it was the darkness and gore within, as Igru had said, that he did not dare to look back, but there was no need to escape it, for he had figured it out that night - the pain could be repaired, with all the beauty that was treasured in his memory!

Qi Lang exhaled a long breath and said calmly and confidently to Dodim, "I know what you're talking about, Captain. I seem to have guessed some secrets about Zhu Lai's singing......"

"So," said Dodim's tone much more relaxed, "I should really congratulate you, Sergeant Zilang, not only for this, but also for your position as deputy detachment leader." ”

"Oh......" Qi Lang lowered his head a little embarrassed, "Thank you, Captain." Thanks to your guidance, I wouldn't have been able to ......."

"Hey, soldier!" said Dodim, with a deliberate grimace, "don't try to deal with me with those sycophants! In my eyes, you'll always be the troublemaker. ”

"Yes, Captain!" replied Qi Lang in a serious manner, "but I still have to say that you have helped me for the rest of my life and that in Colonel Qi Lang's mind, Captain Dodim will always be the most respected officer in the world." ”

"I took your vows. Dodim laughed happily, "But in order to avoid any misunderstanding on the part of Lieutenant Colonel William, I can only call you a sergeant for the time being, don't you mind?" ”

"That's my glory too, Captain. ”

"Alright, alright, enough of the poor mouth. Dodim regained his calm face, and even began to be a little serious, "The Ministry of Military Affairs has sent back the documents, and the news of your promotion to deputy captain will be officially announced tomorrow." Do you know what that means?"

"That means I'm going to train harder, I'm going to work harder to improve my abilities, Captain. Qi Lang's face also became solemn.

"It's not just that. "That also means that in three months' time, you'll have more responsibility for the joint exercises." ”

Qi Lang was stunned for a moment: "Joint exercises? What kind of exercises? Do we have any tasks?"

"What should I say," Dodim showed a hint of concern in front of Qi Lang for the first time, "this is another mission that Lieutenant Colonel William has taken over for our Spiral Army, and you are the fifth person here to know the news." But don't think that this is a special treatment for you, because I think it is necessary to inform you in advance so that you can be prepared. ”

"Why?" Qi Lang still hadn't guessed the truth, "I've been prepared for a long time, and I promise you that any orders you give will be carried out to the end with unmistakable accuracy." ”

"Well, since you say so. Dodim kept his tone calm, "You can start preparing for this joint border exercise between the Luman Empire and the Otto Empire." ”

"Otto Empire?!" Qi Lang took two steps back in surprise, and even clenched his fists involuntarily, almost biting his lips.

"You calm down. Dodim pulled Qi Lang aside and said calmly, "I shouldn't have told you about this matter so early, but now that I have learned about your special identity, I think I need to make you mentally prepared as soon as possible, so as not to be unable to control your emotions when you get it." ”

Qi Lang gritted his teeth and asked, "Why are we practicing with those thugs? Shouldn't we fight them with real swords? Do you still believe that the beast will keep its promise and just look at a piece of fat in front of you like that, and will not show its teeth?"

Dodim sighed, "There will be a day, but not this time...... I only hope that you will control yourself and do exactly what the Ministry of War orders orders. At that point, Quill will be the commander of the first detachment...... I wish you and he could control ourselves......"

With these words, Dodim left in a hurry. It seems that this task is also upsetting him. What is meant by joint exercises is well known to everyone. It was just a gesture, as if friends got together to show the outside world that their friendship lasted forever, but in reality, they all had their own ghosts, and they didn't want to show weakness or fully show their true strength.

Everyone knew that sooner or later the Luhmann and Otto empires would begin a real confrontation, and even if you asked the youngest children in Shachi, they would say, "Destroy Billy, the war will cease." But King Henry was not at all interested in this, and he was completely immersed in the festive atmosphere of his fiftieth birthday. And all the local officials were reluctant to imagine that prospect, as if they had only turned a blind eye to it, the war could have been avoided.

Lieutenant Colonel William was a well-deserved troublemaker, and in order to make it easier for him to climb further, he took a hot potato for the soldiers. The 26th Wargroup has just suffered a serious injury, and Quill's reorganization plan has not yet been fully implemented. The 25th Regiment had already been sent hundreds of kilometers away, and I don't know what kind of face-saving project it was working for Lieutenant Colonel William.

Well, now that the town of Shaqi won't have any mysterious elite troops! In a few months, people will see this force performing. That's right, they have been treated as actors, one by one, they will wear plaid skirts, stand in line on the stage, and cheer up the imperial banquet with a spring breeze.

It is definitely not superfluous for Dodim to tell Qi Lang in advance, because Qi Lang knows very well that when the time comes, he will definitely fight hard.