384: Chapter 382: Jack of All Trades 384: Chapter 382: Jack of All Trades Gao Yang had long ago told Glolov to help find a good artilleryman.
After hearing Uriyangko’s words, Gao Yang was very interested and immediately said, “I’ve always needed a good artilleryman, but is the one you mentioned a full-time artilleryman, or a multitalented soldier?
My needs now differ from when I first started.
If he’s just a full-time artilleryman, I’ll have to regretfully pass, but if he’s multitalented, then I must see his skills for myself.”
After a skirmish with the Angel Mercenary Corps—though there was no full-scale war—Gao Yang had witnessed the power of mortar fire and had since wanted to find a good artilleryman.
However, Gao Yang’s original intent when looking for a skilled artilleryman was for them to serve as an instructor for the Skull Gang, not to reinforce the Satan Mercenary Corps.
For an ultra-small Mercenary Group, having an artilleryman seemed a bit of a luxury.
First of all, whether it’s mortars or rocket launchers, they’re not easy to move, and the few people in Satan Mercenary Corps couldn’t spare the hands to help carry the ammunition.
A 60mm light mortar might be carried by one person, but it’s not realistic to carry a significant amount of ammunition as well.
And without ammunition, a mortar is no better than a fire stick.
Jiang Yun and Zhou Zhou had already gone to the Skull Gang, so Gao Yang’s need for a good artilleryman was no longer so urgent, unless there was a mission that allowed for continuous vehicle-based movement.
Only then could a good artilleryman play a role in the Satan Mercenary Corps.
But a multitalented soldier—that was different.
When there was a need for a mortar, he could perform well as an artilleryman, and when it wasn’t possible or necessary to use a mortar, he could still be a powerful force in combat.
That was exactly what the Satan Mercenary Corps needed and what suited them best.
After hearing Gao Yang’s doubts, Uriyangko pondered for a moment and then said, “The man I mentioned hasn’t previously worked as a mercenary, so I don’t know him very well.
He’s Serbian, my friend calls him Tommy.
He served in the Yugoslavian military and later participated in the Bosnian War and the Kosovo War.
After the war in Kosovo, it seems he joined a militia.
He’s not young, but his experience is very rich.
I think he should be a multitalented soldier.”
Gao Yang furrowed his brow and said, “You don’t know him very well, do you?”
Uriyangko nodded and responded, “That’s right, I can’t say I’m very familiar with him.
This man was recommended to me by my colleague in the European region.
Tommy has been with him for about three or four years.
But as you know, things are too peaceful in Europe now, there’s no war, and my colleague isn’t doing very well.
He has to lay off staff, and now that I’m one of Grand Ivan’s best performers, my colleague wants Tommy to work in my branch.
According to my colleague, Tommy is an exceptional artilleryman.
I didn’t ask if Tommy could be considered a multitalented soldier, but personally, I think someone who has been in two wars and fought against the Kosovo Albanians for so long can’t be just a simple artilleryman.”
Gao Yang couldn’t help but chuckle with a light laugh, “Hearing you speak so seriously about layoffs and branches makes me really want to laugh.
You know, it’s strange to hear such things from an arms dealer.”
Uriyangko replied nonchalantly, “You’ll get used to it if you hear it a few more times.
Besides, if you think of us as a global trading company, you’ll find it much easier to accept.”
Gao Yang nodded and said, “Could you please ask Tommy some detailed questions for me?
Like, what’s his character like?
Can he handle roles other than as an artilleryman, like a gunner or a sniper?
Anything really, as long as he can handle light weapons and fight alongside us.
Of course, you should also ask if he’s willing to become a mercenary.”
Uriyangko laughed, “No need to ask about his character; if my buddy wasn’t truly a good man, my colleague wouldn’t be thinking of finding him a good opportunity even while needing to cut staff.
And you don’t have to ask about the last part either; Tommy is eager to make money.
As long as you’re willing to pay well, he will surely be happy to work as a mercenary.”
After that, Uriyangko shrugged and smiled, “Watching you guys make a fortune, I’m starting to want to join your Satan Mercenary Corps.
The key is you’re not stingy; if I joined, I’m sure I’d get a generous share.
If I ever stop being an arms dealer, I’ll come work with you.”
Gao Yang laughed heartily, “You better keep being an arms dealer; it’s a career with great prospects.
Besides, if you stopped dealing arms, where would I go to buy my equipment?
We’re all familiar with each other; I wouldn’t want to start dealing with another arms dealer from scratch.”
Uriyangko smiled, “I really miss fighting side by side with you for the Gold.
If there’s another opportunity like that, remember to call me.
Alright, I’ll make a call for you now.
Oh, wait a moment, I’ll go get your phone back.
Now that you’re Grand Ivan’s friend, you don’t need to leave your phone with his bodyguard anymore.”
Previously, when meeting Grand Ivan, Gao Yang had to be thoroughly searched, and all electronic devices were taken away, to be returned to him when he left.
Now it seemed that the search might be skipped, but at least Gao Yang was allowed to keep his phone with him.
As Grand Ivan’s confidant, Uriyangko always carried his phone with him.
After saying this, he immediately called his colleague.
Uriyangko spoke in Russian, which Gao Yang only understood a small part of, but his surprise grew as he watched Uriyangko’s expressions change.
After talking for about fifteen minutes, Uriyangko finally hung up the phone, then looked at Gao Yang with an incredulous expression and said, “Gao, you might have found a treasure.
This guy is definitely a super multitalented soldier who fulfills your requirements.”
Gao Yang immediately perked up and said, “Oh, tell me about it.”
“That guy is best at using mortars; he can fire precision strikes with his eyes closed.
He’s also proficient with 107mm rocket launchers and recoilless rifles, familiar with all Russian weapon systems.
He can fulfill any role within a squad, whether as a gunner, sniper, machine gunner, or RPG operator, he can do it all.
Of course, that’s not to say he’s exceptionally good at all of them.
But what’s key is, this guy is an expert in laying and disarming mines, and he’s extremely good at it.
Buddy, this is something special; he’s a real gem!”
Gao Yang listened incredulously, as a good artilleryman would have satisfied him if he could just act as a competent infantryman when there was no mortar available.
But what Uriyangko described far exceeded his expectations; Tommy was even proficient in laying and defusing mines.
This skill was very rare; laying mines was one thing, but defusing mines wasn’t something just anybody would dare claim to be an expert at.
(To be continued.
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