243: Longxing City Granted a Tibetan Status

On this day, high-level officials from Hongdu and various leaders from the West Suburb Base, including Yao Ke and Huangfu Yao, arrived at the Red Alert Legion's core station of Longxing City aboard an apollo aerospace fighter.

For demonstration purposes, the apollo fighter jet intentionally landed at a dedicated airport outside the city. When everyone stepped down the gangway and looked up, they were instantly shocked beyond measure by the sight before them, their breath catching in their throats!

What a city wall that was! Twenty-five meters high and five meters wide at the base, the entire structure was constructed from an unknown silver-gray alloy and special concrete. It was like a towering mountain range, winding and undulating, with no end in sight! The cold metallic luster shimmered under the sunlight, exuding an indestructible and majestic aura; just staring at it gave one an incredibly strong sense of security.

On the wall, heart-palpitating defensive works were densely distributed: dark Machine Gun Bunkers, menacingly shaped sentry guns, and most eye-catching of all, the prism towers, their bodies flowing with crystalline energy light and filled with a sense of future technology! These lethal weapons struck everyone's visual nerves and deep into their souls in an incredibly direct way. On the wide top of the wall, open-top military off-road patrol vehicles drove slowly past, and fully armed patrols marched with steady steps. Every hundred meters, soldiers stood tall and upright on guard, a solemn and dignified atmosphere washing over everyone.

Even more amazing was a twenty-meter-wide moat that firmly encircled the entire giant city like a natural chasm. The river water was bottomless and flowed incessantly with a surging current, yet no one could find its source—this was a water source directly accessed by Chronosphere technology, never to run dry. A few small boats could even be seen in the river, with fishermen casting nets to catch fish, a scene of strange vitality.

Coming to greet them was one of the core high-level members of the Red Alert Legion, the Chief Adjutant, Head Steward, and Third-order Holy Light Angel Evolver—Jiang Feifei.

A welcoming motorcade waited outside the city. The rear door of a stretched ceremonial limousine in the middle opened elegantly, and Jiang Feifei stepped out. She wore a well-tailored pure white mid-length trench coat over a simple black shirt, which made her slender figure appear even more upright. Her jet-black hair was tied in an elegant bun at the back of her head, and her exquisite face, lightly touched with makeup, possessed both the pure loveliness of a young girl and the capability and poise of a mature woman.

"General Lu, Governor Wu, Leader Yao, Leader Huangfu, thank you all for your hard work on the journey. I am the Red Alert Legion adjutant, Jiang Feifei." Jiang Feifei stepped forward with poise, smiling as she shook hands with each of the four leaders one by one, her behavior proper and her aura calm.

"Officer Jiang is too kind," Governor said with a humble attitude. "We are all now subordinates of the Red Alert Legion; there's no need to mention our past official titles. I am now the Political Commissar of the Hongdu Independent Division; Officer Jiang can just call me by my current position."

"Old Wu is right," Lu Qinian immediately echoed in a loud voice. "I am now the Commander of the Hongdu Independent Division. Let the past be the past!"

"Oh, Old Wu, Old Lu! Why are you two being so formal!" On the side, Yao Ke laughed heartily, slapped Lu Qinian's shoulder hard, and then turned to Jiang Feifei with a warm smile on his face, even carrying a hint of fawning. "Hello, Officer Jiang Feifei! I am Yao Ke, the younger brother of Officer Zhang Lei. Please look after me in the future! A small gift, just a token of my appreciation. This is a lady's rapier I crafted myself; I hope you like it!" As he spoke, he took a long brocade box from a subordinate behind him. After opening it, inside was an extremely exquisite lady's rapier. The scabbard and hilt were inlaid with dazzling diamonds and various gemstones, very magnificent; he had clearly put a lot of thought into it.

"Then I thank Leader Yao for his kind intentions." Jiang Feifei winked playfully and frankly accepted the valuable gift.

"Officer Jiang Feifei, don't be so distant! Just call me Xiao Ke!" Yao Ke grinned, revealing two rows of big white teeth. His handsome face looked exceptionally "well-behaved" at this moment, even carrying a bit of childishness.

This performance made the two veteran generals, Lu Qinian and Governor, shake their heads secretly, feeling speechless: How did this shrewd and powerful local tycoon, who had dealt with them for months, become so... "harmless" upon arriving at the Red Alert Legion?

"Everyone, please follow me into the city." Jiang Feifei smiled faintly and made an elegant inviting gesture.

As the motorcade drove into Longxing City, the scene before them once again deeply shocked the outsiders. After more than a month of rapid construction and continuous population influx, Longxing City had already displayed a scene of prosperity far beyond imagination. Among the more than 2.8 million people under the Red Alert Legion, nearly 700,000 lived in this city of miracles. The medical, educational, and commercial systems had not only been restored but were even more efficient and orderly in some aspects than before the apocalypse.

The internal areas of Longxing City were planned in an orderly manner, having undergone scientific and long-term design by the red alert system. Within the residential areas, a large number of high-rise residential buildings with uniform appearances and neat arrangements stood in rows. Most of the shops on the first floor facing the street had already opened, many of which were government-run shops of the Red Alert Legion, selling various living materials and daily necessities. There were also a small number of restaurants, taverns, and other entertainment venues; although not as prosperous as before the apocalypse, they already showed a precious sense of everyday life.

Surrounding the residential areas were fully equipped public facilities: fire stations, street offices, schools, community hospitals, and more. Most amazing of all was that the city actually operated Maglev rail trains as public transportation! The streamlined trains glided silently on elevated tracks, and their sense of technology and convenience even surpassed that of first-tier cities before the apocalypse!

"This... when exactly was this built? When did such a dream city appear within the borders of my Xijiang Province?" Governor muttered to himself while looking at the scenery flashing past the car window, his face full of confusion and admiration.

"My goodness... this is even more beautiful and advanced than Hongdu before the apocalypse!" Yao Ke leaned against the car window, staring fixedly and exclaiming repeatedly.

The motorcade traveled through Longxing City for a long time. The high-rise buildings, factories, parks, and public facilities seen along the way all left everyone from Hongdu and the West Suburb Base in awe, giving them a more direct and profound understanding of the Red Alert Legion's strength.

Finally, the motorcade arrived at the Longxing City Grand Hotel. Inside an extremely luxurious and spacious grand auditorium, personnel from all sides took their seats. The highest levels of the Red Alert Legion—Jiang Xin, Zhang Lei, Zhang Long, and Tanya—also arrived in turn, and the atmosphere was solemn.

Jiang Xin looked around the venue and tilted his head slightly to ask Zhang Long, "Have the people from the Eastern Military Region arrived?" Zhang Long shook his head: "Not yet." A look of indifference flashed across Jiang Xin's face, and he said crisply, "Let's begin! We won't wait for them!"

The meeting officially began. Several Red Alert high-level officials, including Jiang Xin and Zhang Lei, took turns going on stage to speak, explaining the legion's philosophy, development plans, and vision for the future. Their words were full of confidence and power.

After the speeches ended, the important unit designation ceremony began. Also receiving formal designations here were Mixed Brigade One and Mixed Brigade Two, which Zhang Lei had incorporated.

As the first leader of a civilian force to lead his people to join the Red Alert Legion, Tang Qi was the first to be called onto the stage. He walked to the front of the stage with steady steps and stood at attention facing Jiang Xin.

Jiang Xin held a brand-new, bright red military flag embroidered with the unique symbol of the Red Alert Legion, his expression solemn. "Brigade Commander Tang, in view of your unit's brave combat, strict discipline, and outstanding performance since joining, my Red Alert Legion now officially grants your unit its designation! From now on, your unit belongs to the combat sequence of my Red Alert First Army Group, and your designation will remain—Mixed Brigade One! I hope you will continue your efforts and perform new feats by bravely killing the enemy in the upcoming comprehensive operation to recover Hongdu!" Jiang Xin's voice was powerful and resonant, echoing throughout the auditorium.

"Thank you for your trust and kindness, Commander! I, Tang Qi, and all the officers and soldiers of Mixed Brigade One, will swear loyalty unto death, fight bravely against the enemy, and never let down your expectations!" Tang Qi snapped to attention and gave a standard military salute, his voice trembling slightly with excitement as his hands solemnly took the military flag that symbolized honor and belonging.

Immediately following, Luo Chen went on stage and likewise accepted the formal designation for Mixed Brigade Two, which was also subordinate to the First Army Group.

Then came Yao Ke's Divine Sword Brigade, which was also assigned to the First Army Group's organizational structure.

(Currently, the Red Alert Legion has only formed the First Army Group.)