575: Chapter 574 The City Defense Plan Officially Launched!

Zhao Ming restrained his smile.

His expression became serious as never before.

"Therefore, the greatest pride in my heart is being born a Chinese."

"Mentor."

"I might betray everyone, but I will never betray my roots."

After speaking, Zhao Ming bowed deeply to Lin Mo, then turned and left the office without any hesitation.

"Clang."

The heavy office door was shut.

Lin Mo stood alone in front of the huge floor-to-ceiling window, gazing at the distant night sky, remaining silent for a long time.

He recalled Zhao Ming's experiences in the "Hundred Generations of Reincarnation."

Regardless of whether he surrendered to the Mongol Yuan or the Manchu Qing, or which emperor he served.

His ultimate goal seemed to always be to use his own methods to make the Chinese nation stronger in that era.

He could betray a monarch or a dynasty without hesitation, but he had never betrayed the "Han" that he identified with.

Perhaps this was what he called his "roots."

When an exquisite egoist binds his personal interests tightly to populism, he becomes the most steadfast and terrifying guardian of this nation.

"Interesting..."

A hint of a curve appeared at the corner of Lin Mo's mouth.

Five days later.

At the National Supreme Tactical Command Platform, a top-level military meeting was being held in secret.

Chief of General Staff Li Jingwu stood before the massive holographic sand table of the Blue Star, his expression solemn.

"Comrades, according to the latest instructions from Chief Designer Lin, the City Defense Plan is officially launched today!"

As his voice fell, solemn expressions appeared on the faces of all the high-ranking military officials present.

On the holographic screen, the map of North America was instantly zoomed in.

Dozens of key cities and regions were marked with red indicators.

The head of the intelligence department stood up to report.

"According to our latest intelligence analysis, among the fifty countries in North America, there is a high risk of infiltration by the Sophon in the political, business, and academic circles of these thirteen countries."

"These areas will also be the primary target regions for the first phase of our City Defense Plan..."

Immediately following, the head of the technical department also stood up to report.

"Reporting to the Chief of General Staff!"

"The camouflage materials prepared for Comrade Xiang Guangming and Comrade Thirteen have been completed."

"They will head to these target regions to carry out work under the name of the Golden Crow Nuclear Fusion Power Station overseas project..."

The head of the logistics department reported last.

"Reporting to the Chief of General Staff!"

"An 'International Security Company' composed of 500 Dragon Army special operations elites has been formed."

"All personnel are equipped with the latest military-grade Kunlun Generation II Exoskeleton Armor and are ready to depart at any time to provide the highest level of security for Academician Xiang and Comrade Zhao Ming..."

After hearing all the reports, General Li Jingwu nodded.

He walked to the window, looked at the clear sky outside, and issued an order in a deep voice.

"Very good."

"Notify Comrade Xiang Guangming and Comrade Thirteen to depart early tomorrow morning for North America!"

That night.

Lin Mo Research Center.

Inside Xiang Guangming's home.

After hearing General Li Jingwu's arrangements, Xiang Guangming was completely stunned.

He widened his eyes.

Looking at his old friend in military uniform with a serious expression, he couldn't speak for a long time.

"Old Li... you, can you say that again?"

Xiang Guangming picked at his ear, thinking he had misheard.

"You want me... to take a seventeen-year-old high school student to North America to carry out such a dangerous mission?"