CHAPTER 391: CHAPTER 185: COLONY

With multifaceted internal governance and vigorous military restructuring.

The two tracks were advancing simultaneously, and the 011 base, which had welcomed over a thousand Imperial City residents, swiftly established a new order after a brief moment of extreme chaos.

The impact that Chen Jian was concerned about did not occur. On the contrary, everything proceeded steadily along the planned path.

On the third day after the Imperial City residents arrived at the 011 base, according to Fu Xi’s estimates, the entire base reached peak efficiency.

Driven by this peak efficiency, the fortress construction of the first line of defense was rapidly completed.

Upon completion, all the residents involved in the construction gathered at the starting point of the fortress loop, taking trucks to review the achievements of their hard work.

Undoubtedly, at this moment, aside from the relief of finally getting a break after high-intensity work, the strongest emotion for these residents was pride.

They couldn’t believe they could unleash such power.

They built a line of defense that might go down in history in just three days?

Some even shed tears during the inspection, and once they returned to the living area of the 011 base, they eagerly shared the details of this remarkable work with their families who remained inside the base.

Chen Jian considerately prepared medals for this batch of construction workers.

----Of course, not medals in the true sense.

It’s merely a small special symbol on a work points card.

But even so, everyone felt a strong sense of honor from this symbol.

They experienced for the first time that the distinctions among people are not just monetary, physical, or power-driven.

A gap formed between those with medals and those without, invisible to the eye but clearly present.

This gap further drove everyone’s enthusiasm.

Chen Jian believed that when the Beast Tide finally came, and when this line made significant achievements in battle, the value of this symbol, this medal, would keep rising...

Standing by the airfield on the outskirts of the 011 base, Chen Jian said to Lei Jie emotionally:

"I originally thought the first medal would be awarded to the Huaxia Army’s combat personnel, but surprisingly, it was these workers who first received medals."

"Isn’t that how it should be?"

Lei Jie shrugged and then said:

"In fact, the Huaxia Army naturally holds a stronger sense of honor than ordinary people, and they temporarily do not need such differentiation to strengthen their beliefs."

"It’s right not to give it to them, after all, we can’t distance the military too far from the residents."

"----But back to the point, if Jiang Yu can successfully return with the rocket fuel this time, shouldn’t you give her a medal?"

"It’s her first time executing a mission independently, and it’s such an important task."

"There’s no material reward, but it wouldn’t be excessive to give a little spiritual reward, right?"

"Oh come on, it’s just the start and you’re already forming cliques?"

Chen Jian asked in a slightly teasing tone:

"What, are you already paving the way for your protege?"

"Give me a break... I’m serious."

Lei Jie sighed and then said:

"Actually, I was planning to go with her, but the base situation doesn’t allow it."

"The situation is getting more tense, and I have six pilots in training here. They must reach the level of completing flights and bombings independently within a week."

"I really can’t delay even for a second..."

"I understand."

Chen Jian nodded slowly.

"Don’t worry, I will give her an explanation."

"But..... it can’t be now."

"Understood."

Lei Jie answered solemnly, and by this time, Jiang Yu had boarded her familiar Mosquito Bomber in the distance.

After putting on the helmet that originally belonged to the fifth Nezha Mecha, handed over by Chen Jian, she saluted in the direction of the two.

Then, she closed the cabin door and started the engine.

The propellers began to rotate, and the bomber slowly taxied.

Then, at a certain moment, Jiang Yu pulled the control stick, and the aircraft, carrying no weapons, took off.

Chen Jian watched the plane’s shadow disappear into the sky, and after a moment of silence, suddenly asked:

"If nothing unexpected happens, she should be back tomorrow, right?"

"If nothing unexpected, then tomorrow."

Lei Jie’s tone was slightly somber.

"This flight is top-secret, and she won’t receive any support. Although it seems risky, the safety is assured."

"The Ring Chamber of Commerce has already started constructing a temporary airstrip according to our standards ---- to be honest, the temporary airstrip is the place most likely to pose a risk."

"After all, it’s just an ant swarm robot responsible for assisting in landing. To be honest, I’m not that assured."

"Fortunately, her flight path is mostly covered by the hive network ---- tsk, your decision to march north was indeed farsighted."

"What do you think?"

Chen Jian chuckled while replying casually, and the two turned to walk toward the base.

But at that moment, Fu Xi’s voice suddenly came through their headsets.

"Commander, emergency military situation."

"The Guard Brigade squad led by Jin Zhong has encountered a level two monster south of Yanling and has engaged in combat!"

"The monster is fleeing southward, and its path coincides with Liangxi!"

"Level two monster?!"

Chen Jian was momentarily stunned.