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Chapter 869: The End of a Matter, Returning Home with Family
Chapter 869: The End of a Matter, Returning Home with Family
Within a day and night, the Southern Mountain Province military garrison experienced a sudden and intense upheaval. Numerous high-ranking generals, including several commanders in key positions, were dismissed and subjected to rigorous investigations.
Among the mid-level and lower-ranking officers, more than half were also removed from their posts and investigated for their involvement in the case of selling military supplies, which further implicated a large number of related personnel.
The Defense Department established a special case investigation team and, according to emergency regulations, temporarily promoted a group of officers who upheld the bottom line from within the garrison. They also temporarily reassigned a group of officers from the Converged Land garrison to take over command, swiftly stabilizing the military.
The garrison's affairs were, after all, internal military matters. Even if many officers had connections with other interest groups, once the military had obtained evidence and conducted reasonable and compliant handling, external forces would have no room for interference. Therefore, the matter was quickly resolved.
However, compared to this, another related matter had an even greater impact on certain groups in Central City.
Municipal Advisor Bai Gu was implicated in this incident and suspected of obstructing the investigation, so she was severely injured and detained by another fighter.
This news was like a massive earthquake for Central City in the Southern Mountain Province.
It was well known that Bai Gu had been in Central City since its establishment, making her extremely senior. She had many students, younger relatives, and disciples, and due to her excellent reputation, she had numerous admirers among the city's upper echelons.
Especially within the Southern Mountain Province's fighter community, high-level martial arts gyms, and the Martial Academy, there were quite a few elite students and teachers who regarded her as their role model and source of inspiration.
Now, hearing that she was easily defeated, and by a fighter much younger than her, caused a significant shock among them.
Moreover, a fighter who had been stationed in Central City for a long time had extensive connections throughout the city. Her sudden arrest and isolation would cause unease among many. The various factions and groups relying on her would encounter a series of problems. If left unchecked, it could lead to significant unrest.
However, with the Defense Department and municipal patrols prepared to follow up, these issues were swiftly suppressed. Surprisingly, the Municipal Parliament and various companies, which had always been at odds with the Government Hall, did not take advantage of the situation to cause trouble. Instead, they fully cooperated.
This was not because they were particularly mindful of the big picture but because they knew that the fighter who defeated Bai Gu was just outside the city and had clearly sided with the Government Hall and the military. If problems arose within the city, the Government Hall might invite this fighter in, something these factions did not want to see. They would rather not give the government this excuse.
In the military family district, the streets were noticeably emptier these past two days, especially in the high-ranking officers' residential area.
Chen Chuan remained unaffected during these two days. He continued his cultivation when it was time to cultivate and rested when it was time to rest, getting along harmoniously with his aunt's family.
His older cousin, Han Cheng, had also been keeping a low profile these days. He was both fearful and grateful, as the matters he was involved in were relatively minor. However, he received news that many of his peers had been arrested by the Municipal Parliament under this pretext, and some of them had backgrounds much deeper than his. Yet, they couldn't escape either. He knew that if it weren't for his younger cousin, Chen Chuan, he might have been implicated as well.
On the 24th, Chen Chuan received a report from the Defense Department, summarizing the action and providing some relevant reference materials.
This action, led by the Defense Department in conjunction with the Converged Land military and the Southern Mountain Province Government Hall, aimed to purge long-standing corruption within the local garrison.
Various departments had planned for this years ago and made all necessary preparations, but the key problem was Bai Gu's presence.
She was a fighter hired by the Government Hall when Central City was first established. In the initial decades, she had indeed made significant contributions to the stability of the Southern Mountain Province. However, over the past few decades, she seemed to become more conservative and focused on her interests, trying to balance various aspects and maintain the status quo.
Extensive evidence showed that her students, disciples, and blood relatives were involved in various interest chains, with Bai Gu herself at the top. She even received a substantial supply of high-energy nutrients from the Municipal Parliament every year.
With her presence, it was impossible to make any substantial changes to the Southern Mountain Province garrison. However, with Chen Chuan's arrival, Chang Shuyu, a fellow member of the Pure Sect, seized the opportunity and convinced various parties to take action. The entire process was initiated by passing a note, without any prior signs.
The outcome was very smooth, as Chen Chuan played the most critical role in the operation. Therefore, at the end of the report, the Southern Mountain Province Government Hall expressed its gratitude to him and promised to provide an additional reward on top of Chang Shuyu's compensation.
After reviewing the report, Chen Chuan set it aside and glanced at the golden sunlight outside. The rest of the matters were no longer his concern, and his annual leave was coming to an end. In a few more days, if nothing else came up, he planned to return to Ji Bei Dao.
Three days later, on the 27th, Chen Chuan, along with his aunt's family and their luggage, left the house and headed to the airship docking area, seeing them off.
As they parted, Chen Chuan's aunt and his mother couldn't stop wiping away tears as they exchanged words.
General Han Kang, on the other hand, was in high spirits. These past few days, he had taken charge of the main affairs in the Staff Office, making adjustments and arrangements for some personnel. If all went well, the position of Deputy Chief of Staff was secure, and with good performance, the Chief of Staff position might be within reach in the future.
After finishing his conversation with Nian Fu, he turned to Chen Chuan and said, "Xiao Chuan, your uncle is an elder, but I have nothing to teach you. My past life experiences won't be of much use to you. You will go further and reach heights beyond my imagination. I just hope that in the future, you won't become like Advisor Bai."
Chen Chuan could hear the sincerity in his words. Only a true family member would speak so candidly; others would have simply exchanged a few polite and flattering remarks.
He replied earnestly, "Uncle, rest assured, I won't follow Advisor Bai's path."
General Han Kang nodded in relief.
As the adults spoke, the younger generation exchanged farewells and blessings. Soon, Chen Chuan and his aunt's family boarded the airship, waving goodbye to his aunt's family.
After a short wait, the airship's propeller blades began to turn, and it slowly rose from the anchor tower, gradually moving eastward towards the direction of the rising sun.
General Han Kang's concern for Yu Jie, who was still wiping away tears. He patted her shoulder and said, "Don't be sentimental. They'll be living in Jinbei Central City, so it'll be easy for them to visit us. Your sister said she'll come again next year. If you want to visit her, I can make arrangements now that I'm the Deputy Chief of Staff."
Yu Jie glared at him, "You!" Then she said, "I can't leave. You, Old Han, can't take care of yourself, and Xiao Cheng is also a handful. If I leave for a month, how can I rest assured about you and the children?"
Han Cheng immediately spoke up, "Dad, Mom, if you don't go, I can represent you and visit them."
General Han Kang and his wife exchanged a glance, and he said, "That's not impossible. Let me think about it." Han Cheng shuddered, suddenly feeling like he might have said something wrong.
Once Nian Fu and his family boarded the airship, the two little ones entered the main cabin and spotted Chao Ming lying on a soft nest. Their eyes lit up, and they cried out "Chirp! Chirp!" as they ran towards him.
This time, Chen Chuan hadn't brought Chao Ming into the military family area because he had grown larger and would be too conspicuous in the central city. So, for the past few days, he had kept him on the airship.
Seeing the two children playing happily with Chao Ming, Chen Chuan smiled and let them be. After all, there were security and service personnel on the airship to ensure their safety.
He first settled the luggage he had brought, then led Nian Fu, his wife, and Nian Qian to the sightseeing and rest cabin. After pouring them some tea and sitting down, he addressed Nian Fu, "Uncle, I've arranged a position for you in the city patrol, handling personnel matters. If you're not satisfied, you can also choose to patrol the streets, but the central city is more dangerous, and you'll need to be equipped with implants for protection during operations."
Nian Fu shook his head, "Xiao Chuan, I don't want to trouble you. Sitting in an office is fine."
Yu Jie added, "Your uncle is not young anymore, and he's not familiar with the central city. If he goes out on patrols, he'll be a captain sitting in the rear, and his back will suffer. His belly is bigger than before."
Nian Fu quickly denied it, "That's not true!"
Yu Jie said, "Okay, okay, it's not true."
Chen Chuan smiled and said, "I've already arranged tutors for your cousins. If they want to study at home, the tutors can come to them. If they prefer a private academy, they can live there, but they'll have to board, and they might only be able to return once every ten days."
Yu Jie replied, "Chan'er, let me discuss this with your uncle." They felt that it would be best for the children to attend school, as they would meet more people, but they were also concerned about the unfamiliar environment in the central city. They decided to wait and see after arriving.
Chen Chuan nodded, understanding his aunt and uncle's concerns. It wasn't something that could be easily dismissed with words. At that moment, he turned to Nian Qian, "Cousin, you have about three months of vacation, right? Why don't you stay a little longer in the central city?"
Nian Qian replied, "Yes, I haven't been home for a few years, so I plan to spend more time with my parents. I haven't visited the central city much, and I've only briefly passed through Southern Mountain Province. When we get to Ji Bei Dao, you must show me around, cousin."
Chen Chuan smiled and assured him, "Definitely."
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