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Chapter 822: Holding the Power of Appointment
Chapter 822: Holding the Power of Appointment
On the morning of November 29th, at 8:10, the autumn sun shone brightly into the room, illuminating the crisp and clear morning.
Chen Chuan put on his uniform as the Investigation Bureau's Chief Investigator, carefully inspecting it for any wrinkles or imperfections. After ensuring its pristine condition, he donned the outer cloak, fastened the copper buttons, and then retrieved the wide-brimmed hat, placing it neatly on his head. Finally, he took the Snow Queen Saber from the sword rack with his gloved hand and stepped out of the residence.
The official vehicle from the Government Hall had arrived early, and the attendant promptly opened the car door upon seeing Chen Chuan.
Chen Chuan entered the vehicle, and as the door closed slowly, he could see through the windows and rearview mirror that the front and rear were filled with armed vehicles. The driver in front turned around for a glance, "Chief Investigator?"
Chen Chuan nodded and said, "Let's go."
As his vehicle slowly started moving, all the armed vehicles in front and behind followed suit. The long convoy proceeded along the already blocked-off road towards the Radiant Zone.
After three chimes, the convoy arrived at the core area of Central City, in front of the Administrative Office Building of the Jinbei Province Government Hall. The plaza was filled with uniformed armed guards and patrol security personnel on both sides, and in the sky, there were even armed airships hovering on either side.
After exiting the vehicle, Chen Chuan looked up at the tallest building in the Radiant Zone and the third tallest in Central City. He then entered the building, accompanied by the welcoming staff sent by the Government Hall, and took the elevator directly to the Presentation Hall.
A group of officials from the Government Hall, led by Chief Administrator Qi Weizhao, were already waiting there. Defense Department Specialist Liang, Investigation Bureau Chief Wei Huan, and Secret Teaching Examination Bureau Chief Qian Shushan were also present, standing in the front row with them. Additionally, the appointed officials from the capital were there, standing solemnly.
Today, almost half of the mid-level and above officials in Central City had gathered. Even the Chief Parliamentarian of the Municipal Parliament had come in person, accompanied by several important parliamentarians.
At this moment, a crisp sound echoed, and the spacious elevator doors slowly opened. Everyone looked over and saw a tall, handsome, and valiant young man standing there, his eyes radiating a bright and distant light, holding a long saber in his hand.
As the person stepped out of the elevator and approached them, everyone's breath involuntarily paused, and some even felt as if their skin was being pricked by needles.
The security personnel on both sides visibly tensed up, an unconscious reaction. Even though they knew that Chen Chuan wasn't an enemy, when a fighter with immense destructive power approached, they couldn't help but feel uncomfortable, despite being psychologically prepared.
Chen Chuan approached Qi Weizhao, Specialist Liang, and the others, greeting them. After a few simple greetings from the officials behind them, Qi Weizhao said to the appointed official from the capital, "Specialist Cheng, now that Chief Investigator Chen has arrived, can we begin?"
Specialist Cheng nodded in agreement and then invited Chen Chuan to stand in the middle. The commotion that had just arisen in the surroundings quieted down.
He took out an appointment letter from his briefcase and read it aloud:
"By the order of the Executive Government of the Great Harmony Republic, Chen Chuan, Chief Investigator of the Jinbei Province Central City Investigation Bureau, has demonstrated exceptional courage, dedication, and outstanding achievements during his tenure. Therefore, he is hereby promoted to the position of Chief of the Jinbei Province City Security Defense Office, a member of the Jinbei Province Central City Security Decision Group, and is also appointed as a member of the Military Advisory Committee of the Converged Land.
This order is issued by the Executive Government of the Great Harmony Republic:
Chief Administrator Tao Changru.
Chief Advisor Gu Mingxiang.
Senior Advisor of the Supreme Security Advisory Group: Pei Xieshan.
Great Harmony Republic, 95th year of the Founding, November 29th."
After finishing the reading, he stepped forward and handed the appointment letter to Chen Chuan. Then, he took a finely crafted staff sword from a box held by an attendant and presented it to Chen Chuan as well.
"Chief Chen," Specialist Cheng said, finally letting go of his serious expression and smiling as he shook Chen Chuan's hand, "Congratulations."
Qi Weizhao led a round of light applause, and the hall immediately filled with clapping.
Chief Parliamentarian looked on with a deep gaze. Although he had some expectations, Chen Chuan's promotion to this position still made him feel a sense of awe. The few parliamentarians beside him even showed signs of unease.
The City Security Defense Office, officially known as the Jinbei Province City Security Defense Office, was theoretically in charge of city patrols and the Investigation Bureau. The Chief was responsible for managing these two departments and reporting to the Chief Administrator, but in terms of rank, they were on the same level as the Chief Administrator.
The Security Decision Group was a significant group, consisting of Chief Administrator Qi Weizhao, Defense Department Specialist Liang Guanghai, Converged Land Military Supervisor Qiao Weiting, and Wu Yi School Principal Yao Zhiyi.
Aside from the Municipal Parliament, this group was the highest decision-making body for Central City's governance. More importantly, these individuals all held a portion of the city's defense authority, and now Chen Chuan had joined them...
At this moment, Specialist Cheng spoke again, "Additionally, we have another certificate for you. Considering the uniqueness of this certificate and your current identity, we won't hold a special ceremony for you. We hope you understand."
He took a briefcase from an attendant, removed a hard-copy document from it, and handed it to Chen Chuan.
"National-level Fighter Chen Chuan is granted Unlimited Defense Authority. Note: This authority has no time limit and takes effect immediately. Signed, National Review Committee Machine Gun, Liang Yonghang."
Chen Chuan glanced at the official document; the Unlimited Defense Certificate, Type A, should be inside.
He now understood that not all fighters graduating from Wu Yi would be granted this certificate. To obtain it, one's Restraint Agreement must be at Level Five or above, and they must have made significant contributions to the nation.
The fact that he was granted this certificate meant that the Great Harmony government had recognized his achievement in killing Wei Guochan, causing the old imperial family's power in Jinbei Province's Converged Land to collapse.
After putting down the document, Chen Chuan shook hands with Cheng Specialist, "Thank you, Cheng Specialist."
Cheng Specialist smiled and said, "Chen Commander, there's no need to thank me. You've earned this honor for your service to the nation."
After Chen Chuan stepped aside, he shook hands with Qi Weizhao, Liang Specialist, and Wei Commissioner one by one. The officials from the Government Hall came forward to congratulate him, each aware that the power dynamics in the Central City government might have shifted again.
In the past, to defend the Converged Land, personnel between the Investigation Bureau and the Defense Department had to be frequently transferred. This special necessity, coupled with the deliberate actions of the upper echelons of the Government Hall, left the City Security Defense Office with almost no real authority, managing only city patrols. Communication between the Investigation Bureau and the Government Hall rarely went through them, at most, they would handle some necessary procedures and paperwork.
The former commander, Bei, had a very high rank but an extremely weak presence.
However, this new commander was different. Firstly, he had served as the Investigation Bureau's Chief Investigator and had effectively led the entire bureau during his tenure, even bringing back the remains of Wen Commander. He was well-respected within the Investigation Bureau.
Now, as the superior department's commander, it was obvious that his orders would directly reach the middle and lower levels of the Investigation Bureau. In essence, he had become a powerful commander even before officially taking office.
After this brief exchange, Chen Chuan declined Qi Weizhao's invitation to the ceremony banquet, explaining that he had just returned and had some matters to attend to, making it inconvenient to stay longer.
Qi Weizhao understood. If Chen Chuan were an ordinary person, it would be fine, but as a fighter with immense destructive power, it would indeed be inappropriate for him to stay there, making everyone uncomfortable. So, he immediately called for his secretary, Qiao Yang, to arrange a private car to send Chen Chuan back.
After bidding farewell to Qi Weizhao, Liang Specialist, and the others, Chen Chuan left the lecture hall with his belongings, took the elevator downstairs, and departed from the Administrative Building.
Once inside his private car, he tapped on his Interlink, where his permissions had been updated, although several critical areas still required login verification.
He took a look and first pulled up the City Security Defense Office's information, scanning through it briefly. It turned out that Commander Bei had held this position for over a decade with little to show for it. Orders from the City Security Defense Office were practically ignored, and the Investigation Bureau only answered to the Government Hall.
Nominally, Commander Bei was in charge of city security patrols, but this shouldn't have been the case. Chen Chuan suspected that Commander Bei might have been from another faction within the government, leading to his marginalization by both the Government Hall and the Investigation Bureau.
However, Chen Chuan's situation was different. With him in this position, the Investigation Bureau couldn't easily bypass him, and there was no need to do so. Previously, this position was crucial, and if it didn't align with the Government Hall, it might negatively impact Central City's security.
Under the Defense Commander were three deputy commanders, but two of them were clearly there to retire after losing political struggles. The one in charge of daily affairs was Deputy Commander Lu, and Chen Chuan recalled that this man's son seemed to have some issues.
He looked at past records, which showed mediocre performance. Of course, it was impossible to achieve anything significant in this position, but every year, this person received numerous donations from society and companies. Therefore, it couldn't be ruled out that he might have connections with companies or even the Municipal Parliament.
In this situation, a confrontation with the Municipal Parliament was inevitable. Chen Chuan couldn't let this issue fester, so he planned to reassign this person upon his return.
As the Defense Commander, he didn't have this authority, but as a member of the Central City Security Decision Group, he could make it happen.
The armed forces of the security department were the most important, and the first thing Chen Chuan intended to do was to establish a dedicated armed force that answered only to him.
The Defense Department had such a force before, but it was composed of a small number of elite units drawn from the city patrols, supplemented by hired security personnel. It was barely a proper force.
Chen Chuan had no interest in these people. His plan was to transfer his previous squad and establish a specialized armed force within the department that answered only to him.
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(End of Chapter)
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