"Yes. We have been waiting for the progress on the Heavenly Mechanism Management Bureau's side. Once they withdraw the defensive shield or a crack appears under artillery fire, that will be our time to launch the full-scale attack," reported General Ying Han of the Flame-Bathed Legion.

Tang Fei's gaze fell on Kong Yinghan's face, and he asked, "Is there any unrest within the army?"

"The troops have some doubts about the strategic plan, but I assure you, the Flame-Bathed Legion is absolutely loyal. Call upon them and they will fight, and they will win," Kong Yinghan replied.

Tang Fei nodded in satisfaction and said, "Assigning the main attack on Luo City to the Flame-Bathed Legion is indeed a heavy burden on my heart."

"The Flame-Bathed Legion is a newly formed army, comprised of several different military branches... Can they fight? Can they win? I have my doubts," he continued.

"However, I believe in General Ying Han, I believe in the Flame-Bathed Legion. This is a trial ground, and also a whetstone. Whether the Flame-Bathed Legion can rise from the ashes and remain as the Empire's ace army that terrifies the enemies, we shall see," Tang Fei stated.

Wow!

Kong Yinghan and the rest of the Flame-Bathed Legion's leaders stood up to salute.

Kong Yinghan affirmed, "My lord, the Flame-Bathed Legion will not disappoint you."

"Sit. Sit. Speak while seated. Why do you keep standing up?" Tang Fei gestured with his hands for them to sit and said with a smile, "I prefer sitting to standing, and lying down to sitting."

Of course, he knew everyone had roles and positions to play.

As a person in power, he could choose to sit or lie down at will.

When he first met Zhong Daolong, he stood straight as an arrow, without even the qualification to sit.

Later, when he worked at the Monitoring Bureau, wasn't he just a 'bootlicker' by Director Yan Wenli's side? He was eager even to prepare foot-washing water for him if needed.

Suppose others acted nonchalantly when he spoke, wouldn't he have different thoughts in mind?

"Is he disrespecting me?"

"High status and power? Achievements overshadowing the lord?"

"This person must not remain."

Xun Pu chimed in with a smile: "When the task of leading the attack on Luo City was given to the Flame-Bathed Legion, Generals Qin Jianyi and Shen Qingping both looked envious. They came to me more than once, saying that the Sky Wolf Army and Dushan Army, being battle-hardened veterans, were more qualified for this key assignment."

"What could I do? I told them that because the Flame-Bathed Legion is a newly restructured army, it precisely needed a tough battle to prove itself. I believe both General Ying Han and the other troops have a lot of drive built up inside them, right?"

"..."

This topic is hard to respond to.

The Flame-Bathed Legion lost to Tang Fei, and it was Tang Fei who defeated and crushed them... The reason the Legion's banner can still be preserved, filled with new recruits for reorganization, is a decision jointly agreed upon by Tang Fei and old General Tang Shengyan.

He was merely the executor thrust into the forefront.

Indeed, Kong Yinghan and the soldiers of the Flame-Bathed Legion have a lot of drive built up inside.

They feel they have not truly demonstrated their capabilities, were not prepared... and the war ended.

But could such words be said?

Harboring dissatisfaction towards the lord? Complaints? Unyielding?

"This old guy doesn't seem like a good person." Kong Yinghan quickly labeled Xun Pu in his mind.

Kong Yinghan could only rise again and respectfully declare, "Rest assured, Strategist. Our Flame-Bathed Legion is no worse than the Sky Wolf or Dushan Armies. We can achieve whatever they can. And things they can't do, the Flame-Bathed Legion can still accomplish."

"When the Flame-Bathed Legion was gaining world fame and power, the Sky Wolf and Dushan Armies were still playing in the mud somewhere."

This indeed was true.

The Flame-Bathed Legion was the Direct Lineage Army during the founding of the Zhong Royal Family; rising from the ashes, it unified the Empire.

With both illustrious achievements and a profound background, it has always been one of the Empire's Three Ace Armies.

Truly the Ocean Stabilizing Divine Needle of the Empire.

Later, with Tang Li's tragic death and Shen Wuxiang's control over military power in the Empire, the Flame-Bathed Legion started surviving amidst assaults from various factions.

The Royal Family, Military Minister, Military Committee, major factions, and even internal factions within the Flame-Bathed Legion...

Everyone chimed in, placing their pawns, creating a chaotic mix.

Fortunately, with old General Tang Shengyan at the helm, things did not get worse due to factional struggles.

"That's the kind of assertive attitude 'it has to be me' we need," Tang Fei smiled and encouraged, "I believe the Flame-Bathed Legion will surely regain its glory, remain invincible, and emerge victorious."

Yes, put the bulls and horses up front to make them fight more desperately.

"My lord, you will not be disappointed."

After further discussions on follow-up battle plans, Tang Fei led Little Fatty to the Command and Intelligence Center.

Lu Siyu, along with some core members of the Heavenly Mechanism Management Bureau, boarded the command ship, launching a fierce attack on Luo City's defense system.

This is a battlefield without gunpowder smoke, yet the fighting is more intense than the external artillery bombardment.

Lu Siyu's fingers moved like the wind, so fast that only shadows could be seen.

Others were equally engrossed in their work; even with Tang Fei, the great lead, inspecting, no one gave him more than a glance.

No time to spare.

For a long time.

Lu Siyu finished a stage of work, stopped typing, and gulped down a cup of tea.

She drank a cup of milk tea in one breath, indicating the fire burning inside her.

"Why are you here?" Lu Siyu asked.

This greeting is unique, indicating a close friendship.

"Just came to check. Everything okay on your end?" Tang Fei chuckled.

"When have there ever been issues on my end?" Lu Siyu glared at Tang Fei, dissatisfied with his question, "But after all, Luo City is a 3S level city, with an exceptional defense system. We still need more time."

"Hmm, hmm, I believe in you. When has Director Lu ever failed?" Tang Fei flattered with a smile.

There's only one kind of person in this world you can't offend—those who work with technology.

They truly can change the world.

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Luo City.

Lord Bi Qingqiu and his subordinates conducted inspections, filled gaps, supervised and punished.

Those who did well were praised, those who did poorly were reprimanded.

Those who did exceptionally poorly were replaced.

There was no choice; as the city's lord, especially in such extraordinary times, he had to maintain stability and manage the rear.

He volunteered to go to the front lines but was rejected by Great General Shen Annan.

Now, Shen Annan deployed four armies to guard different areas, all led by his Direct Lineage troops from Qi Mountain.

The city defense general and subordinates didn't dare utter a word...

A single rank higher, let alone several, crushes all below.

After thoroughly inspecting inside and out, Bi Qingqiu stopped at the door of the intelligence room and said, "Several Deputy City Lords, follow me inside; the others wait at the door."

"Yes," responded the officials of the City Lord Mansion.

Only then did Bi Qingqiu lead them inside, where it was bustling with activity.

Bioluminescence flickered in the intelligence room, where red, yellow, green, and various other colors and numbers danced across the virtual screens.

Strangely, aside from mechanical sounds, no human voices could be heard.

Everyone's gaze was fixated on the virtual screens ahead.

That was their battlefield.

Bi Qingqiu stopped at the door of a closed room inside, gently knocked, and a slightly anxious voice came from within, "Who's there?"

"It's me, Bi Qingqiu," Bi replied with a smile.

After a while, the door opened from within.

Mo Wu stood at the door, examining Bi Qingqiu, and asked, "Why has Lord Bi come?"

"Came to see if there is any service we can provide on behalf of the government, Dean Mo. If you need anything, feel free not to be polite with us," Bi replied enthusiastically.

Mo Wu could show him a stern face, but he did not have the same privilege over Mo Wu.

As the Mo Family Master and Dean of the Mo Family's Tongtian Institute...

Aside from a select few, Mo Wu could disregard most of the nation.

"Lord Bi is polite. If there's something needed, I'll inform you," Mo Wu's expression softened.

Though Bi Qingqiu is the Lord of Luo City, still some face must be given.

Besides, they need Luo City's government's assistance for their work here.

"It's our duty," Bi Qingqiu replied, glancing into the room, "I know Dean Mo is busy, so we shall not disturb further."

"Farewell, Lord Bi."

"Dean Mo, also take care of your health, balance work and rest."

Unknown to all, in Bi Qingqiu's hair, a hair-thin pinhole camera was secretly capturing the dynamics inside the control room.

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