"You must stop fighting, the Celestial Empire's divine soldiers and generals! If you continue to fight, our Annan nation will be destroyed."

"The decision to launch a surprise attack on the Celestial Empire's borders was made arbitrarily by Ruan Bochao alone. We were powerless to stop him."

"We have already captured Ruan Bochao's entire family. Every man, woman, old, and young is here. We are at your disposal."

The officials of the new government were trembling with fear and crying bitterly.

They knew that the Qing army had already reached the capital, and any further advance would mean the destruction of the country.

When provoking China, many countries were instigating it from behind, supporting it with weapons and equipment and helping it with infrastructure construction. They were given one big pie after another and one sip of poisonous milk after another.

Now that the Celestial Empire is serious about this, those who said they would stand together with Annan have all gone into hiding and kept silent.

"It's not up to you to decide whether to fight or not. If you know what's good for you, just give up resistance. The Celestial Empire's army has always treated prisoners well."

Before coming, Bai Rongguang had signed a military order, and this time he was fighting a war to annihilate a country.

There are countless vassal states surrounding the Celestial Empire. If we do not strike Annan hard, the cost of betrayal will be too low and someone will inevitably follow suit in the future.

"You can't do this! You can't do this!"

The officials of the provisional government cried and wailed, but the Qing army remained unmoved.

Bai Rongguang waved his hand, and a team of soldiers came out and carried the officials of the provisional government, along with Ruan Bochao's family, to the side of the road. The Suzaku Legion slowly advanced and entered the capital of Annan.

"It's over. After today, Annan will no longer exist."

Watching the torrent of steel passing by, the officials of the provisional government were extremely depressed, as if they had lost their parents.

After occupying the capital of Annan without bloodshed, Bai Rongguang did not stay there for long. He left a reorganized division of troops to defend the capital of Annan and led the large force to continue advancing southward.

In the past few days, good news has been sent to the capital of the Celestial Empire one after another. In the conference room, the hearty laughter of several old family heads can be heard from time to time.

"The Suzaku Legion has already occupied the entire territory of Annan and is currently wiping out the remaining small groups. I believe that Lao Bai will soon be able to return to the court in triumph."

"Comrade Xiao Yang deserves the credit for the success this time!"

Two days ago, Lu Kai had escorted Ruan Bochao to the capital. Seeing Ruan Bochao alive, several old family heads were shocked.

The meteor shower falling from the sky was already incredible enough for them, but they didn't expect that Yang Baiyi could give them a new surprise.

It is quite fantastic to think that the president of a country was kidnapped and brought back from the country's capital in public.

"Director Yang, this is an incredible achievement!"

"Comrade Xiao Yang, you are truly a peerless national hero."

"His medical skills are divine, his fighting power is unparalleled, and most importantly, he is only in his early twenties. Because of his existence, no major power in the world dares to underestimate the Celestial Empire."

"As long as Comrade Xiao Yang is here, the Celestial Empire can rest easy for the next hundred years."

Everyone was in high spirits and talking animatedly, except Zhuge Qingyun, who looked worried.

"Mr. Zhuge, the current situation is very good, why do you look unhappy?"

Liu Zhentian's signature loud voice drew everyone's attention to Zhuge Qingyun's face.

Zhuge Qingyun did not speak, but looked towards the main seat.

The two looked at each other and smiled bitterly at the same time.

"Headmaster, Mr. Zhuge, what are you up to?"

The expressions of the two people completely confused everyone.

"Director Yang has once again made an incredible contribution. We can't just not express our appreciation, right?

But he is only 25 years old this year, and he has already reached the rank of Lieutenant General. If he is promoted again, he will become a General, and he will be on the same level as you all."

This time, Zhuge Qingyun did not keep the secret and expressed his concerns.

"A general is a general, and Comrade Xiao Yang's contributions are no less than ours."

"That's right, Comrade Xiao Yang was born too late. If he were from the same generation as us, he would definitely be more dazzling than everyone here."

"I agree with Comrade Yang Baiyi being awarded the rank of General."

Hold big meetings for small matters and small meetings for big matters. The smaller the number of people in a meeting, the more likely it is that big matters are decided.

Those present here are the top figures in the Celestial Empire and can decide anything in the Celestial Empire.

Since no one had any objection, the leader and Zhuge Qingyun would certainly not act like villains, so the reward for Yang Baiyi was decided.

Three days later, the entire Annan region was liberated. The Suzaku Legion left 300,000 troops in Annan to maintain order, and the remaining troops retreated to the mainland of the Celestial Empire.

The next day, the Celestial Empire announced to the world that the name of Annan was abolished and the Annan Protectorate was re-established.

When the news came out, the whole world was shocked, especially the other vassal states around the Celestial Empire, which were all silent in fear.

After another day of observation, they found that there was no voice of questioning or condemnation in the whole world. The vassal states finally could not sit still and sent envoys to Beijing to express their loyalty.

On Yang Baiyi's side, Lu Kai came again and brought an invitation from the top management, inviting him to Beijing to report on his work.

“As if.”

Yang Baiyi felt a little guilty at this time.

A few days ago, I made a promise to my pregnant wife that I would not go anywhere and would stay at home with her until the baby was born.

The promise was still ringing in my ears when Lu Kai came to invite me.

"Go ahead. Who do you think I am? You have important things to do. How can I hold you back?

Don't worry, my grandma and aunt are at home. Are you worried that no one will take care of me?

Besides, the due date is still several months away. I can run, jump, eat and sleep well now, so you don't have to be too cautious."

Lin Wanru grumbled and gave Yang Baiyi a cold look.

This guy doesn't care about the occasion. Even if his grandparents are here, and there's a stranger like Lu Kai, he's not afraid of being laughed at for being henpecked.

"Grandson, don't worry about coming to Beijing. I will definitely raise your little wife to be plump and white."

A harmonious family brings prosperity, a virtuous wife brings less trouble to her husband. My eldest grandson and his wife have a good relationship, and the elders can rest assured.

The next day, Yang Baiyi boarded the train to the capital again.

After arriving in the capital, the top officials of the Celestial Empire held a simple yet grand ceremony to confer the title on Yang Baiyi.

It is said to be simple because the awarding of titles was carried out in secret, with no public observers and no media reporters.

It is said to be grand because every one of the people present is of great importance and is a big shot who can shake the whole Celestial Empire with just a stomp of his feet.

On a tray covered with red cloth were Yang Baiyi's new officer certificate, new epaulettes and collar badges. Another great general was born in the Celestial Empire.

What Yang Baiyi did not expect was that the old men directly transferred the ownership of Annan to him.

In the Annan Protectorate, Yang Baiyi became the first King of Zhennan, and the title could be inherited by his descendants in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the Celestial Empire.

All taxes from Annan do not need to be handed over, and can be used to develop Annan.

Out of trust, Yang Baiyi can form his own leadership team, and officials from various places and comrades from the National Security Bureau can be drawn at will, and the top leaders of the Celestial Empire will not interfere too much.

If there is any need, Yang Baiyi can just report it, and the Celestial Empire will spare no effort to support Annan's construction.