211: Chapter 211: Zong Zhengyue is set up

Yusu Province, Kunfeng City, Southeast Military Region Command.

“Old Yan, you’re not sleeping in the middle of the night, what are you doing here?” Zongzheng Yue asked with a yawn.

“Lao Zong, I’m telling you, you need to immediately arrange troops to patrol along the north bank of the Yangtze River. You’ll be responsible for the downstream area, and I’ll handle the upstream area. We must block off the entire Yangtze River line as soon as possible.” Yan Zhengping got straight to the point.

“What the heck?” Zongzheng Yue was completely stunned by this statement.

He rubbed his eyes, thinking he hadn't woken up yet and was still dreaming.

“What are you talking about? Why block the Yangtze River?” Zongzheng Yue asked.

“The situation is urgent, so I’ll make a long story short. Earlier today, my Changjing Shelter in Jingmen City, Hanzhong Province, discovered a large number of giant Antss. If these Antss reach the north bank of the river, the consequences will be unimaginable,” Yan Zhengping said.

“You’re overthinking it, aren’t you? They’re just some Antss, what can they do?” Zongzheng Yue glanced at him skeptically.

“Hmph! Don’t you think, north of the Yangtze River, there’s no natural barrier left? If the Ants swarm marches in unchecked, how do you plan to resist?” Yan Zhengping was displeased seeing his indifferent attitude.

After all that, he was like a barber’s razor, hot-headed and working alone.

“You’re right about that!” Zongzheng Yue nodded thoughtfully.

“But you know, my Southeast Military Region is also responsible for the security patrols of the Central Military Region, and our forces are very scattered. It’s hard to spare troops to block the Yangtze River right now!” Zongzheng Yue said.

“You can’t spare troops now, but you’ll be able to when the Antss cross the river?” Yan Zhengping shot him an annoyed look.

“This…” Zongzheng Yue was left speechless.

After a moment of thought, Zongzheng Yue asked:

“Have you reported this to the Council?”

“I went to see Baili Ji, but that guy is completely unyielding, impossible to reason with!” Yan Zhengping stated bluntly.

“This shouldn’t be! Logically, this is no longer a matter for one or two Settlements; it definitely requires everyone to work together. It’s impossible for Baili Ji to lack even that much awareness,” Zongzheng Yue said.

“Who says it isn’t! But that’s the reality, what can you do?” Yan Zhengping said.

“Then we should propose an emergency Council meeting! What can he, one person, decide?” Zongzheng Yue refused to believe it.

“He brought out the wartime military regulations, saying he has supreme command authority and veto power,” Yan Zhengping said.

“That’s outrageous! When did Baili Ji become a dictator?” Zongzheng Yue was furious upon hearing this.

“Let’s not dwell on this now. We need to secure the Yangtze River line first. If we miss this golden period, I’m afraid the situation will become uncontrollable,” Yan Zhengping said.

“Without the Council’s approval, I have no authority to adjust strategic deployment!” Zongzheng Yue was in a difficult position.

“You all are so stubborn! Rules are dead, but people are alive. Are living people supposed to be constrained by rules to the point of death?” Yan Zhengping even blurted out a crude remark.

“Think more, think more…” Zongzheng Yue wasn’t annoyed and began pacing back and forth, deep in thought.

Yan Zhengping watched him move around under his nose.

“How about this, I’ll send planes first to blow up all the bridges over the river. With such a wide river, I don’t believe these Antss can grow wings and fly over?” Zongzheng Yue had a sudden flash of inspiration.

Anyway, there weren’t many Settlements south of the Yangtze River, so he didn't care.

“Don’t say that, that actually is a solution,” Yan Zhengping calmly considered it.

“Alright then, let’s do it!” Zongzheng Yue didn't hesitate, picked up the phone, and made the call.

Subsequently, dozens of bombers took off from the Southeast Military Region and flew directly towards the major bridges along the Yangtze River line.

If they were going to bomb, they would bomb thoroughly, leaving none intact.

Yan Zhengping also picked up the phone and issued the same order.

In short, there was no time to consider so much now. First, blow up the bridges, better safe than sorry.

Of course, this did not include the Changjing Bridge in Jingmen City.

As of 3:00 AM, all major bridges along the Yangtze River, from upstream to downstream, had been destroyed.

“What are you planning to do next?” Zongzheng Yue asked.

“What can I do? Return to the Southwest Military Region! Anyway, even if the Antss cross the river, it doesn’t concern me much, why should I bother getting involved?” Yan Zhengping still had some resentment.

He was right; except for localized areas in Hanzhong Province and Shu Area, all Settlements in the Southwest Military Region had basically evacuated to the low-altitude areas of Lasa.

Even if the Antss crossed the Yangtze River, the Central Military Region and Southeast Military Region would suffer the greatest losses. Next would be the Northwest Military Region and Northeast Military Region. As for his Southwest Military Region, Yan Zhengping felt the impact wouldn't be too significant.

“Old Yan, aren’t you being a bit unfair? So, this problem has become my problem?” Zongzheng Yue was displeased.

“This was always your problem. The vast Central Plains north of the Yangtze River is your and Shentu Fu’s territory. I’m just worrying about things that don’t concern me!” Yan Zhengping replied.

“No! You must hold the upstream area of the Yangtze River!” At this point, Zongzheng Yue started to be more anxious than Yan Zhengping.

“Forget it, I’ll go back and evacuate the Settlements in the Hanzhong area to the Lasa area as well, to save myself the trouble,” Yan Zhengping said.