158: Chapter 158 The Five Military Regions Pay a Visit!

While Professor Zhou Xuemin and his group were rushing toward The Compound, the Commanders of the Five Major Military Regions, having finished their visit with Elder Long, were all heading toward Xu Hao's residence.

"You guys, your movements are really quick!"

In the car, Huang Shouguo looked at the Commanders of the other military regions and teased.

"Heh... don't talk about us. If Engineer Xu hadn't come to Longdu, you would have already gone to Engineer Xu's company."

Commander Meng Xiong of the Central Military Region said with a cold laugh.

Just like his name, he was tall and sturdy, with the build of a bear, looking like his combat power was off the charts.

"Exactly, Old Huang, you have the nerve to talk about us? You're the most impatient one."

Commander Fan Jinglong of the Eastern Military Region also said.

He had thick, upturned eyebrows and a square face; when he spoke, his two eyebrows would twitch along with his words.

After hearing that Xu's Heavy Industry had successfully test-flown the H-20 Strategic Stealth Bomber, he inquired about Xu Hao's itinerary. Upon learning that he had arrived in Longdu, he didn't stop to rest and rushed over immediately.

Who would have thought that these guys were thinking the same thing and had all come as well.

Commander Miao Anguo of the Western Military Region and General Bu Zhen of the Northern Military Region listened to the others and shook their heads with a smile.

If they kept arguing like this, the inside of the car would be deafening, so Commander Miao Anguo hurriedly changed the subject.

"Speaking of which, Engineer Xu is truly amazing. In just about half a year, he led research personnel to independently develop the Powered Exoskeleton Mecha and the A-225 Transport Aircraft. Now, he has even managed to produce the H-20 Strategic Stealth Bomber."

Commander Miao Anguo exclaimed in admiration.

Perhaps due to the regional climate, Commander Miao Anguo's face was chapped and his skin dry; he was clearly a shade darker than the Commanders of the other military regions.

General Bu Zhen nodded slightly.

"Indeed! The scientific research achievements of Engineer Xu in a single year are worth more than what many researchers accomplish in several years."

"Sigh, if only Engineer Xu could come to my military region."

General Bu Zhen rubbed his chin and sighed.

Among them, he was the tallest, standing at about two meters.

Although his physique wasn't as imposing as Commander Meng Xiong's, his developed muscles and powerful arms made him a truly fierce warrior.

The saying 'different environments produce different types of people' was absolutely true.

The Northern Military Region had always been known for being brave and skilled in battle, especially in one-on-one combat, where they were particularly formidable.

Of course, the other military regions each had their own strengths.

The Five Major Military Regions were filled with talented individuals and had similar combat capabilities, together guarding the people and territory of the Dragon Kingdom.

"Old Bu, you really are a toad lusting after swan meat!"

"How could Engineer Xu possibly go to your military region? What kind of Research Institute could that hole of yours provide for Engineer Xu?"

"Engineer Xu is a man who does great things and belongs to all of us. If you try to claim him for yourself, watch out, or I'll beat you up!"

Huang Shouguo was displeased.

It wasn't enough that he was eyeing the H-20, but Old Bu was actually thinking about dragging Engineer Xu to their military region?

If he were to go anywhere, it would be to his Southern Military Region.

"Heh, maybe Engineer Xu would want to go?"

General Bu Zhen grinned.

Before long, the group finally arrived at Xu Hao's Courtyard House.

Looking at this large Courtyard House, far removed from the bustling city, the eyes of the several Commanders narrowed slightly.

A Courtyard House in this location was certainly extraordinary!

It wasn't very far from Elder Long's The Compound and belonged to an absolutely secure area.

There were shops and snack streets outside, but those allowed to operate here had all been investigated by the Security Department.

The Commanders immediately became a bit more cautious.

It seemed that Elder Long valued Xu Hao even more than they had imagined.

Because they hadn't notified anyone in advance, they didn't rush in rashly.

After informing Xu Hao's secretary, Wang Qian, of their intentions, Wang Qian hurriedly went to notify Xu Hao.

Upon hearing this, Xu Hao immediately asked Wang Qian to welcome the Commanders inside.

"Engineer Xu, we've come uninvited and have caused much disturbance, we are truly sorry!"

Huang Shouguo took the lead and said politely.

Then he remembered that Xu Hao hadn't met him before, so he hurriedly introduced himself:

"I am the Commander of the Southern Military Region, Huang Shouguo!"

Xu Hao raised an eyebrow, his expression strange.

Was the Southern Military Region the one that hadn't even detected the H-20 when it flew into their airspace last time?

Seemingly noticing the expression on Xu Hao's face, Huang Shouguo coughed lightly and gave an awkward laugh.

Xu Hao smiled back, "Hello, Commander Huang, please come in!"

Behind him, Commander Fan Jinglong and the other Commanders of the military regions also introduced themselves one by one, shaking hands and greeting Xu Hao.

None of the Commanders showed any slight because of Xu Hao's youth.

After all, they knew that the young man before them was highly valued and favored by Elder Long.

Putting that aside.

Even just based on Xu Hao's own abilities, it was enough to command their heartfelt respect.

Anyone who contributed so much to strengthening national defense would command respect from anyone.

Xu Hao welcomed them all in and then went into the courtyard.

They took their seats.

Huang Shouguo spoke first:

"Engineer Xu, your name is spreading like wildfire throughout our major military regions!"

This was true.

Ever since Xu Hao created the Powered Exoskeleton Mecha, many officers and soldiers in the military regions had come to know Xu Hao's name.

Especially those elite individual soldiers; they were practically obsessed with Xu Hao.

Because almost all of them had used the Powered Exoskeleton Mecha.

In their words, the Powered Exoskeleton Mecha was practically a physical cheat code!

"Engineer Xu! The eternal god!!"

The individual soldiers all praised Xu Hao this way.

Xu Hao chuckled, "I can't do much, just simple things, making weapons and equipment that soldiers can use to increase their combat power."

"Speaking of which, you soldiers who defend the country are the real heroes."

Xu Hao said with heartfelt respect.

"Eh... you can't say that." Commander Fan Jinglong said seriously. "Soldiers on the front lines are heroes, and you researchers who work silently are heroes just the same."

"We are all contributing and working together for the national defense and security of the Dragon Kingdom, without distinction!"

"Yes, that's right." General Bu Zhen shouted. "If it weren't for the hard work of the vast number of researchers, struggling day and night to create weapons and equipment with superior performance, our casualty rates would be unimaginable."

"Therefore, researchers are also heroic warriors!"

The other Commanders also nodded.

Xu Hao heard this and nodded solemnly as well.

He raised his teacup.

"Since that's the case, let us substitute tea for wine and have a toast to our common journey!"

Xu Hao said heartily.

He liked making friends with soldiers.

They were open-minded, hearty, and straightforward.

"Haha, come, let's have a toast!"

The Commanders all raised their teacups and had a toast.

Before coming, they hadn't expected that Engineer Xu was also such a straightforward and hearty person.

However, this suited their tastes even more.

As they chatted, the topic turned to the H-20.

When Xu Hao heard that the Commanders of the Five Major Military Regions were visiting, he had actually guessed their intentions.

Therefore, he wasn't surprised.

Commander Huang coughed lightly, then got straight to the point and asked directly:

"Engineer Xu, I wonder what your thoughts are on the subsequent deployment of the H-20?"