"Li Yunlong, do you know the significance of the Jupiter campaign?" the commander snapped.
The people in the Sihelou conference room smiled, amused to see Lao Li get his comeuppance.
Li Yunlong, unconvinced, raised his head and said, "Reporting to the commander, the significance of the Jupiter strategy lies in accelerating the pilgrimage plan, making it faster and more stable, while also preventing sabotage by evil forces and the need to relocate the base. It is of great significance. Answer complete!"
The room erupted in laughter.
This made the leader on the screen chuckle, but he quickly composed himself and gave a serious rebuke: "Li Yunlong, as the frontline commander of the pilgrimage, is this all the awareness you have?"
"Ah, well, Old Li wasn't wrong!" Li Yunlong felt wronged, but stubbornly refused to admit defeat. Zhao Gang stood up to defend him: "Reporting to the commander, Li Yunlong has always been on the front line of maintaining order and doesn't understand the significance of the Jupiter campaign..."
"Zhao Gang, put in a good word for him and see if he'll appreciate it?" The commander looked at Li Yunlong through the video camera, who was standing with his head held high like a defeated rooster, and scolded him irritably. He was just being stubborn!
Li Yunlong was about to argue when Tian Yu, who was sitting next to him, tugged at his clothes and pulled him into a corner, so he lowered his head and admitted his mistake: "Commander, I was wrong. I will definitely make the most of my time to learn about pilgrimage in the future and not hold the organization back!"
Please provide your supervision and guidance, sir.
"Oh, so you, Li Yunlong, actually have a moment of backing down and bowing your head?"
But I've heard that whenever you bow your head and admit defeat, it means you're about to get into big trouble..." The leader rarely had the mood to joke and chat.
This brought a knowing smile to everyone in the conference room—that's the vibe!
The commander was being friendly and teasing someone. Li Yunlong felt like everyone was laughing at him, but he remained unmoved and shook his head in denial: "Commander, I, Old Li, am innocent!"
We certainly made a lot of mistakes during the War of Resistance, but it was all because of our old Li's efforts to better eliminate the Japanese devils. He disobeyed orders and acted willfully, and we old Li was punished accordingly. We old Li accepted it all. As long as it's to better eliminate the Japanese devils, we old Li will not hesitate.
But after liberation, our old Li earnestly implemented the leader's instructions, was strict with himself, abided by the law, studied diligently, and was always ready to contribute to the country and the people!
It can be said that they have been accumulating strength for a long time, and are now waiting for the perfect opportunity to conquer Jupiter!
Old Li volunteered to go to the front lines of the Jupiter campaign, even at the cost of his life. Please grant me your permission!
"Oh ho, our Comrade Li Yunlong has quite the flair for words, huh?" The commander, knowing he was difficult to deal with, teased him, drawing laughter from the entire room.
Without batting an eye, Li Yunlong continued to volunteer: "Reporting to the commander, Li Yunlong requests to participate in the frontline of the Jupiter conquest!"
"Old Li, the commander is looking at the big picture, don't cause trouble..." Zhao Gang tugged at his right hand as he saluted, trying to persuade him.
The leader smiled knowingly, setting aside their brotherly affection, and conveyed the spirit of the higher-level meeting...
At this very moment, the first group of pilgrims landed at the Jupiter Kyoto base.
The Kyoto base is located in a basin in the central part of Jupiter, a basin covering more than 90,000 square meters. Its geology resembles the undulating terrain formed after a volcano has been extinguished, with an artificial five-star territory at its very center.
National flags fluttered in the wind around the Five Star Territory helipad.
With a thunderous roar, the spacecraft landed on the tarmac, stirring up a strong wind that swept in all directions, stirring the five elements of spiritual wood and flowers planted in the territory, creating ripples that spread outwards, producing fragrant waves.
The bottom hatch of the spaceship opened, and the Pioneer crew members crawled out, witnessing the strange scenery of the territory. They were so shocked that they didn't know what to do.
He Yuzhu, oblivious and carefree, suddenly exclaimed, "Haha, this place is truly a masterpiece!"
Look at the rolling hydrogen thunderstorms overhead, yet they can't affect the protective shield of the power grid above this base in the slightest; it's nothing short of a miracle.
Looking at the plants and flowers of the five elements and five colors in this base, I'm afraid each one is worth as much as a hundred-year-old ginseng.
There are so many courtyard houses over there, forming a paradise on earth, providing us with a place for pilgrimage. It's so wonderful, haha..."
"Ahem, what are you all doing crowding around the spacecraft?"
"Everyone, come and assemble! Get ready to head to your work areas. Don't get any ideas. This base isn't your place to live. Hurry up and assemble!" The general on duty at the edge of the helipad snapped.
Three hundred and eight criminals, just arrived at the base and already thinking of taking over the place?
Yi Zhonghai snapped out of his daze and headed towards the assembly point, raising his hand as he spoke: "Reporting to the leader, where are we going to assemble?"
"The mines outside the base," the general said dismissively, waving his hand to signal the soldiers stationed around the helipad to begin their operation.
Soldiers with guns maintained order and deterred criminals from marching in line toward the perimeter of the base.
Passing through wheat fields and corn-growing areas, one sees plump corn kernels and golden wheat ears swaying in the wind, giving one a pleasant and fragrant feeling.
But when the group reached the edge of the base, where nothing grew and the barren hillside seemed suffocating, all the warmth of the base vanished, replaced by a strange sense of panic.
The criminal gang from the courtyard house, moving in the middle of the procession, whispered amongst themselves: "This is bad. They're sending us to mine outside the base. The air there definitely isn't as peaceful as inside; people will die..."
“I can’t walk anymore, let’s go on strike. There are only about thirty of them, while we have more than three hundred. We could drown them with a single spit from each of us. Why should we listen to them…” Jia Zhangshi complained, inciting the criminals to riot.
Liu Haizhong's official urges kicked in: "This matter needs further observation and research; we can't make a hasty decision. Let's plan it out carefully."
“That’s right. Two days ago, Jia Zhangshi witnessed Jia Dongxu shooting at targets and was shot. She’s mentally unstable. What she said was to tell us to go and block the gun’s eye. We can’t trust her.” Xu Damao chimed in, a thought creeping into his mind to seize control of the base’s development and his cultivation to become stronger.
Whether or not one goes on a pilgrimage is not important. What is important is that one does not actively confront the government, yet can peacefully cultivate and become stronger in the base. Isn't that wonderful?
Once one's cultivation level and strength increase, even if the government forces suppress them, there will be no real crime to be found out about. By cooperating with them when the opportunity arises, one can gain important positions.
At worst, they could get a reduced sentence and wouldn't have to work in the mines anymore!
Qin Huairu shared the same thought and didn't want to mine in the harsh climate outside the base. He lowered his voice and echoed, "I discovered that the scarred man ahead is secretly controlling a group of criminals."
"We can simply incite them to attack the garrison and then enjoy the base's resources without having to suffer the hardships of mining!"
“Oh, Widow Qin, your idea coincides with mine…”
"Get lost! I'm divorcing Jia Dongxu. His execution has nothing to do with me..." Qin Huairu smiled charmingly, her words stern, her alluring eyes revealing a captivating smile.
Xu Damao, lost in the moment, forced a smile: "Hehe, Sister Qin, please don't take offense. It was my fault. I'll take care of you from now on and I'll never let you suffer in the slightest..."
"Oh dear, you adulterous couple, acting like hooligans! Quickly, someone take them away! Punish them severely, even execute them..." Having experienced imprisonment, Madam Jia no longer summons spirits; it's time to call for military justice.
"Slap!" Qin Huairu slapped her across the face: "You old hag, shut up, or I'll beat you to death if you dare to mess with me again..."
"Qin Huairu, you bitch, you ugly monster, how dare you hit me! I'll fight you to the death!" Jia Zhangshi retaliated with a vicious attack, provoking Yi Zhonghai, Liu Haizhong, and Xu Damao to secretly incite the criminals to riot while they were fighting and drawing the soldiers' fire...
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