The heavy rain drowned out most of the sounds.
The already fragile defenses of Kangcheng crumbled under the premeditated and precise attack of the Seventh Regiment.
Kangcheng, under the control of the Seventh Regiment, has quieted down again.
Ma Yuanbai was walking down the street with several awakened individuals, with a backup plan in place to provide support at any time, but it seems that it is no longer needed.
Black Sands quickly reappeared, reporting with a slightly excited voice:
"Ma Yuanbai, the plan is going smoothly. The operations of the three battalions have all been successful, and Kangcheng has been basically captured."
"Alright!" Ma Yuanbai narrowed his eyes, but continued to give the order with a calm expression:
"Have everyone strengthen their defenses and be on high alert to prevent a counterattack."
"yes."
No sooner had Heisha left than Ma Yuanbai gave an order to the men beside him:
"The propaganda team should act immediately and arrest any resisters they encounter."
"Received." The people behind him quickly sprang into action.
Overnight, the vast city of Kangcheng changed hands.
The whole process was breathtakingly fast!
The city's already small population was almost completely unaware of the changes outside, still fast asleep and dreaming their sweet dreams.
They had no idea that their own fate, and that of the city, had been completely altered that night.
As dawn broke, dark clouds churned and rolled.
When the first group of early risers in Kangcheng opened their doors and saw the Seventh Regiment patrolling the streets openly, they greeted them as usual:
"Old Zhang, you're patrolling so early today. You usually don't come out until noon."
The soldier from the 7th Regiment who was called back turned around, smiled, and replied, "Grandpa, you've mistaken me for someone else."
The residents were surprised to find that the patrol team they were so familiar with had been replaced for the first time.
The old man couldn't help but rub his eyes, thinking he was seeing things, but the truth was right in front of him.
The patrolling soldiers on the streets of Kangcheng were no longer familiar faces, nor were they even wearing Thunder Bureau uniforms. Instead, they were replaced by a group of strangers in camouflage combat uniforms with sharp eyes.
"They changed...they changed the person?"
"What happened?"
The residents of Kangcheng gathered together, discussing the matter with great confusion, unaware that the entire city of Kangcheng had been occupied by the Seventh Regiment overnight.
Suddenly, some residents realized something and hurriedly walked towards the outside of the city, only to find that the city gate was already guarded, prohibiting anyone from entering or leaving.
"Oh no, the city gates are closed!"
"The city walls are full of unfamiliar soldiers!"
"Where are Chen Hai and the others? Did they run away?"
What should we do?
Whispers spread quickly, and panic began to creep into the hearts of the residents.
They looked at the closed city gates, at the unfamiliar faces on the city walls, and at the gleaming weapons in their hands.
At this moment, even the most oblivious residents of Kangcheng had an unbelievable thought forming in their minds:
Cannes has changed hands!
Amidst the widespread panic, a small team was seen walking towards the area where residents were gathered.
As soon as the leader of the Seventh Group Awakened Ones walked over, he immediately gathered energy in his mouth and activated his superpower.
As soon as he opened his mouth, a loud and clear voice, as if emanating from a loudspeaker, echoed through the streets of Kangcheng.
Hello, residents of Kangcheng!
"Please don't panic, we are the Seventh Regiment of the Central Plains Military Headquarters."
Clearly, they were the propaganda team that Ma Yuanbai had mentioned.
The leader of the awakened ones, following Ma Yuanbai's instructions, deliberately mentioned Li Yu's identity:
"Don't be afraid, everyone! Our commander is Li Yu, the hero of Zhongzhou!"
"Last night, we took control of Kangcheng. Please rest assured, our Seventh Regiment is here to protect this city and create a safer and more stable living environment for everyone."
The propaganda team repeated the message as they walked, determined to make sure all residents heard it.
"Li Yu?" Upon hearing the voice from the propaganda team, the residents looked at each other blankly.
However, they quickly remembered the title of "Hero of Zhongzhou" that they had seen in the newspaper:
"I remember now, it was Li Yu who saved people?"
"Why would he come to Kangcheng?"
The doubts in the eyes of many residents were gradually replaced by relief and peace of mind.
If it was the Seventh Regiment led by Li Yu, then they certainly wouldn't cause them any harm.
Some of the bolder residents began to tentatively communicate with the patrolling soldiers around them, and the soldiers patiently answered their questions, always with a kind smile on their faces.
Some people even stopped the propaganda team, wanting to get to the bottom of things.
Faced with the residents' obstruction, the propaganda team stopped and patiently explained with smiles:
"Kangcheng's defenses were weak before, strange phenomena continued to spread, and there were also potential threats from the outside."
“Our Seventh Regiment has the strength and determination to take over Kangcheng and solve these problems. We will strengthen the city’s defenses, stop those strange things from spreading further, and put everyone at ease.”
The voice paused, seemingly to give the residents time to process the information, before continuing:
"At the same time, we will continue to ensure the normal operation of the city."
"Electricity, water, and supplies will all be the same as before, or even better. We will actively cooperate with everyone, listen to your needs, and work together to build a better Kangcheng."
"After we take over Kangcheng, it will not affect your daily lives in any way. You can continue to work and live as usual. We will not interfere with your normal routines, nor will we harm any innocent residents. We are your guardians, not invaders."
The propaganda team leader pointed to the soldiers patrolling nearby and continued gently:
"In the days to come, you may see soldiers from our 7th Regiment patrolling the city and guarding various important locations. This is all for your safety. Please understand and cooperate."
"If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact our soldiers at any time, and we will resolve them for you as soon as possible."
The propaganda team leader raised his voice again, his voice, now imbued with his special ability, becoming incredibly infectious:
"Finally, I hope everyone can live in peace and believe that our Seventh Regiment will lead Kangcheng to a brighter future. Let us join hands and work together to protect this city."
Even after he stopped speaking, the residents' chatter continued.
While these high-sounding words couldn't directly appease everyone, they clearly reduced the panic and increased the doubt and contemplation.
Ma Yuanbai stood on the street corner, quietly listening to the propaganda team's message, secretly pleased with himself.
He knew that it would take time and concrete actions to truly convince the residents of Kangcheng of the existence of the Seventh Regiment.
But at least for now, there has been no large-scale panic or riots among the residents, which is a good start.
"Continue to increase patrols and pay attention to the residents' reactions," Ma Yuanbai said to the patrolling soldiers beside him. "Report any unusual situations immediately."
"Yes, sir!" The patrol team immediately saluted and quickly turned to leave.
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