648 Not Knowing Ones Own Strength (2/2)
Xiaorou's face quickly turned red.
”Screw you.”
The two disappeared in the alley.
Like crows that sensed carrion, the people hidden in the darkness swarmed the lumps of bullet holes mixed with chunks of flesh and began searching for anything valuable.
…
When they returned to the airship, Jiang Chen took Sun Xiaorou to change into a clean set of clothes. Then he called upon Cai Xuan, who was acting as the director. He ordered all officials who had been dimissed to be imprisoned and investigated. If they had any connections related to the attack in the alley, they were to be executed.
After taking care of that matter, Jiang Chen headed to the command room of the airship and discussed next steps with Han Junhua.
”…First Division surrendered to Federation, and the soldiers of Federation already crossed the Gang River bridge and are building defense bunkers now. From the images collected by drones, they're equipped with anti-air cannons and missiles as well as heavy artillery support. Just like that, they're focusing on establishing an elite force.”
Jiang Chen nodded.
”What about the other divisions of Empire?”
”Second Division ceased its attacks on Donggang Plantation and fled north with signs indicating they're moving to Wu City. Fourth Division stopped its suppression of the insurgents and is in the process of negotiations for surrender.”
”What do they want?” Jiang Chen asked.
”Division commander Li Haicheng agreed to surrender to us, but he hopes he can continue to act as the commander.”
”Accept his terms.” With a brief pause, he continued, ”Once he surrenders, reduce the size of the force by half, retrain the force, establish the Second Militia, and make them responsible for the defense of Golden River Farm.”
”Okay.”
Right now, deputy captain Wang Zhaowu walked into the command room and made a report to Jiang Chen.
”Federation sent an ambassador with the hopes of discussing the distribution of Hucheng.”
The ambassador from Federation?
When Jiang Chen thought about Federation taking advantage of the situation, a mysterious smile appeared on his face.
”Make them wait in the conference room beside the palace. I'll personally go to see them.”
”Yes!” Wang Zhaowu saluted.
”Right, move the airship to Golden River Farm. It's unsafe to be so close to Federation's air defense power, and it's also not necessary either,” Jiang Chen said.
Order's long-range fire coverage could easily cover the entire Hucheng territory, even areas hundreds of kilometers away. If they weren't showing off their power, there was no need to be so close.
When he left the room, he called Ji Yucheng, who was currently resting at Golden River Farm, and gave him some orders.
”Come to the arena.”
”Now?” Ji Yucheng was shocked.
”No sh*t.”
”Could I ask what it's about?” Yucheng whispered.
”Good things,” Jiang Chen answered with irritation ”If you want to become the president of Federation, then stop wasting my time and come. I'll arrange people to pick you up, so wait at the gate of the farm.”
”Yes, yes!”
Ji Yucheng was ecstatic. He immediately darted out the door.
As a parliament member, it would be his dream come true if he sat on the throne of the president.
Especially for a parliament member in ”exile,” the temptation to return to the seat of power was great.