As soon as Shen Annan arrived in Luo City, he convened a meeting with the city's military and political leaders.

Once everyone was gathered, he first used the official documentation from the Staff Headquarters to take over the military command from City Defense General Jia Jun.

The City Defense General was considered the second most important figure in Luo City, but in front of Shen Annan, this big shot from the military, he dared not make eye contact.

Jia Jun dared not express any discontent, even going as far as bowing his head in public to declare: "All soldiers in Luo City will follow the orders of the Great General. We will gladly lay down our lives if commanded."

"Hmm." Shen Annan nodded and said, "I will need your assistance in the future, Jia Shoujun."

He didn't care much about Jia Jun's attitude.

If Jia Jun was willing to cooperate, then everyone would benefit.

If Jia Jun was uncooperative, someone else would take his place.

Three-legged toads are hard to find, but three-legged men are everywhere...

"Serving the Great General is our honor." Jia Jun said with a smile: "Day and night, we hoped for General Lei's arrival. Now that the Great General is here, the military and citizens of Luo City have a backbone."

Shen Annan waved his hand and reminded, "Save those flattering words for after we win the battle. The urgent task at hand is to defend the city and kill the enemy."

"Yes." Jia Jun felt tense and responded.

It seems this Great General doesn't like to hear flattery, I need to change my style...

"Where is Lord Bi Qingqiu?"

"Great General, I'm here." Bi Qingqiu emerged from the crowd.

"Lord Bi, how is the city's material support? How is the public morale?"

"Report to the Great General, the city's material supplies are ample, and the public morale is stable and calm." Bi Qingqiu replied.

"Hmm, as Lord of Luo City, your first responsibility is to ensure the safety within the city. First, make sure that the citizens of Luo City have sufficient living provisions, without a lack of clothing or food. Second, fulfill the citizens' spiritual needs; energy, electricity, and internet must remain stable. Third, maintain everyone's daily life as much as possible, those who need to work should work, and those who need to study should study. War is the business of us soldiers."

"Yes. Luo City's material reserves can sustain the entire city's soldiers for one year and eight months. All energy, electricity, and internet have been provided with backup lines. As for the basic lives of the people, we have already done publicity and preparation work in advance. Workers go to work, and students go to school. Everyone performs their duties, these bandits... they can't enter the city."

"Very good." Shen Annan was quite satisfied with Bi Qingqiu's attitude, and said with a smile: "Confidence is a good thing. Nowadays, some people panic at the mention of bandits, as if they're all man-eating tigers."

"So what if they are tigers? I don't believe in such superstitions. Since I'm in Luo City, I'll be the hero to fight the tiger. This Tang Fei, I will duel with him properly."

"Indeed. That Tang Fei, an immature rascal, can he even compare to the Great General? He's not even worthy to carry the Great General's shoes." Bi Qingqiu praised repeatedly, saying: "Great General, I have a shameless request, I wish to be a vanguard under the Great General's command... let me meet that yellow-haired brat first."

"Lord Bi, your courage is commendable. But military and political affairs have their own duties; it's better for you to focus on ensuring everyone's logistics support. Rest assured, this time we will ensure that those bandits do not return."

Although Shen Annan felt this old man was a bit too enthusiastic, he only thought of it as eagerness to express loyalty, a scene he had seen many times.

"Yes, I'll follow the Great General's arrangements." Bi Qingqiu said, looking slightly disappointed.

If only I could lead an army or secure a position, it's a pity...

I couldn't complete those villains' tasks.

"Now, let's assign everyone's tasks. Jia Jun, you're the City Defense General of Luo City, familiar with internal and external situations, so you'll act as a Deputy Commander by my side..."

"Yes, Great General." Jia Jun knew he had been 'stripped of power.'

Deputy Commander?

Who would listen to the command of a mere City Defense General like him?

However, where there is loss, there is gain.

If I perform diligently by Shen Annan's side and catch his eye, then I will have a chance to advance further.

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The roar of warplanes echoed as the massive shadow of a starship covered the great city named Blue Star Ancient City.

After Tang Fei issued the 'full force attack' order, the Flame-Bathed Legion launched a fierce artillery bombardment.

Various shells flew silently or with long trails, colliding with Luo City's rain shield and igniting.

Then they blossomed in the night sky like fireworks, brilliantly colorful.

Beautiful, yet tragic.

Technology changes life and also destroys itself.

The barbarian clan's soldiers stood ready in formation, and upon seeing his uncle Bo Gu riding a Vajra Beast, Little Fatty couldn't help but feel eager and, clutching his Skull Hammer, pleaded: "Brother, let me be the vanguard?"

Tang Fei stood before the virtual display screen, observing the battle situation in Luo City, and refused Little Fatty's request, saying: "I have an even more important task for you."

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