Chapter 1204: Chapter 1204: General Barton’s Desperate Gamble (Part 2)

This matter, he hasn’t even informed Gan Yuan. It’s not that he doesn’t want her to know; he just doesn’t want her to worry.

“Moreover, the news we just received.” Will shook his head slightly, a sigh in his tone, “This Barton is really ruthless. After dinner, he detained all the major subordinates’ families. Now they are all at the General Residence!”

Huangfu Jue frowned.

Barton capturing the President isn’t a new thing; using the Emperor to control vassals has been around since ancient times.

However, the fact that he’s using this method to deal with his own subordinates is truly…

Huangfu Jue took a deep breath, “It looks like his end is near!”

Currently, Barton might have control over his subordinates, but the human heart is hard to fathom, and this approach will surely foster rebellious attitudes among his subordinates.

This once-famous General seems destined to end up deserted by all.

“Has his family been brought here?”

“Already on their way, they should arrive in no more than two hours,” Will replied.

Huangfu Jue nodded lightly.

In extraordinary times, extraordinary measures must be used against despicable people like General Barton. The only way is to be even more despicable than him.

“However…” Will pursed his lips, “with someone like Barton, I’m a bit worried; I’m afraid he won’t easily submit.”

Huangfu Jue’s tone was resolute, “Not that he won’t, but absolutely won’t.”

At this point, a wise person should have sought an opportunity to propose negotiations. But so far, not only has General Barton shown no signs of this, but he’s also done such things to his subordinates.

It’s feared that this guy is truly preparing for a life-or-death struggle.

And precisely because of this consideration, Huangfu Jue has made several plans to be prepared for unexpected needs.

The Huangfu Family never fights unprepared battles; even if their forces are twice as strong as the opponent’s, they remain vigilant.

Pride leads to defeat!

He knew this saying as early as when he was five.

Turning to the window, he gazed at the brilliantly lit small town, pondered for a moment, and then turned around.

“Convey my order: all personnel… prepare for battle!”

“Yes, Duke!”

Will raised his right hand to salute him, then turned and jogged out to deliver the orders.

This order quickly reached several corps, ringing in every soldier’s ears…

From the barracks along the Chihe River to the warships at sea… All soldiers have received the order and are ready for combat.

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Early the next morning.

In the Northwest Capital, in the general’s detention room, the closed door was suddenly pulled open, and the lights illuminated, shining on the face of the President.

Two ferocious-looking soldiers rushed in, pulling the President, who had yet to adjust to the strong light, upright without even allowing him to put on his shoes and dragged him out of the cell.

“Where are you taking me?” the President asked loudly.

Having been locked up for days, he appeared very fatigued, with a pale complexion.

His clothes were stained with previous blood marks from being beaten by Mr. Barton, and his suit was wrinkled, making him look extremely haggard.

“Shut up!”

The two soldiers shouted angrily, dragging him all the way from the cell.

Outside the door, General Barton was already waiting with his assistant.

After dragging him to stand before General Barton, the soldiers respectfully opened their mouths.

“General, the person has been brought!”

General Barton scrutinized the President and stepped forward to grab his collar.