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Chapter 869: The End of the Matter
Chapter 869: The End of the Matter
Within a day and night, the Southern Mountain Province's garrison underwent a sudden and dramatic upheaval, with numerous high-ranking officers, including commanders in key positions, being dismissed and subjected to rigorous investigations.
Among the lower-ranking officers, more than half were also dismissed 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 from the garrison who adhered to the bottom line. They also temporarily reassigned officers from the Fusion Land garrison to take command, quickly stabilizing the military.
The garrison's affairs were, after all, internal military matters. Even if officers had connections with other interest groups, once the military had evidence and conducted reasonable and compliant handling, external forces would have no room for interference. Therefore, the matter was quickly resolved.
However, another related matter had an even greater impact on certain groups in the Central City.
Municipal Advisor Bai Gu, involved in this incident and suspected of obstructing the investigation, was severely injured and detained by another fighter.
This news was like an earthquake for the Central City of Southern Mountain Province.
It was known that this advisor had been in the Central City since its establishment, making her extremely experienced. She had many students and younger relatives, and due to her excellent image, she had numerous admirers among the city's elite.
Especially in the Southern Mountain Province's fighter community, elite combat academies, and the Martial Strength Academy, many elite students and teachers regarded her as their role model and source of faith.
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 the Central City for a long time had deep-rooted interests in various aspects of the city. Suddenly, her detention triggered unease among a considerable number of people. Some affiliated groups and factions relying on her would face a series of issues. If left unchecked, it could lead to significant unrest.
However, with the Defense Bureau and municipal patrol prepared to follow up, these situations were swiftly suppressed. During this process, the municipal parliament and various companies, which usually did not cooperate with the government hall, surprisingly provided full cooperation instead of taking advantage of the situation.
This wasn't due to their consideration for the big picture but because they knew the fighter who defeated Advisor Bai was outside the city and clearly sided with the government hall and the military. If problems arose within the city, the government hall might invite him in, which they didn't want. They preferred not to give the government this excuse.
In the military family zone, especially in the high-ranking officers' family area, the streets were noticeably emptier these days.
Chen Chuan remained unaffected during these days. He continued his cultivation when it was time and enjoyed harmonious interactions with his great-aunt's family.
His cousin, Han Cheng, also stayed low these days, feeling both fearful and grateful. His actions were minor, but he received news that many of his peers had been arrested by the municipal parliament under this pretext. Some of them had deeper backgrounds than him, yet they couldn't escape. He knew that if not for his cousin, he might have been implicated too.
On the 24th, Chen Chuan received a report from the Defense Bureau summarizing the operation and providing relevant reference materials.
This operation, initiated by the Southern Mountain Province's government hall, in collaboration with the Fusion Land military and the Defense Department, aimed to purge long-standing corruption within the local garrison.
Various departments had planned this years ago, making thorough preparations and contingency plans. However, the most critical issue was the presence of Advisor Bai.
She was a fighter hired by the government hall when the Central City was established. In the first few decades, she indeed contributed significantly to the stability of the Southern Mountain Province. But in recent decades, she seemed increasingly conservative and focused on her interests, always seeking balance among various parties and resisting significant changes.
Extensive evidence indicated that her students, disciples, and blood relatives were involved in various interest chains, with her at the top. She even received a substantial supply of high-energy nutritional products from the municipal parliament annually.
With her presence, it was impossible to make any substantial changes to the Southern Mountain Province's garrison. However, with Chen Chuan's arrival, Chang Shuyu, a fellow Pure Sect member, recognized the opportunity to break the stalemate and persuaded all parties to take action. This process began with the delivery of a note, without any prior signs.
The operation was highly successful, largely due to Chen Chuan's crucial role. Therefore, at the report's end, the Southern Mountain Province's government hall expressed gratitude and promised a special reward in addition to Chang Shuyu's compensation.
After reading the report, Chen Chuan set it aside and glanced at the golden sunlight outside. The following matters were no longer his concern, and his vacation was almost over. In a few days, if nothing else happened, he planned to return to Jinbei Province.
Three days later, on the 27th, Chen Chuan and his aunt's family, along with their luggage, left their home and headed to the airship docking area, seeing them off were the Han Kuang family.
As they bid farewell, Chen Chuan's great-aunt and aunt couldn't stop wiping away tears as they spoke.
Han Kuang, on the other hand, was in high spirits. These past few days, he had been handling the main affairs of the Headquarters Division, making adjustments and arrangements for some personnel. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the position of Deputy Chief of Staff was secure, and if he performed well, there might even be a chance for the Chief of Staff position in the future.
After finishing his conversation with Nian Fuli, Han Kuang turned to Chen Chuan and said, "Xiao Chuan, your uncle is an elder, but he doesn't have much to teach you. His life experiences won't be of much use to you. You will go further than he can imagine, reaching heights he can't even fathom. All I hope is that you won't end up like Bai Guwen."
Chen Chuan could sense the sincerity in Han Kuang's words. Only a true family member would speak so candidly; others would merely offer a few flattering words for the occasion.
Chen Chuan replied earnestly, "Uncle, rest assured, I won't follow in Bai Guwen's footsteps."
Han Kuang nodded in relief.
As they spoke, the younger generation exchanged blessings and farewells. Soon, Chen Chuan and his aunt's family boarded the airship, watched by Han Kuang's family.
After a while, the airship's propeller blades began to turn, and it slowly rose from the anchor tower, gradually moving eastward towards the sunrise.
Han Kuang noticed Yu Jie still wiping away tears, so he hugged her shoulder and patted her, saying, "Don't be sad. They'll be living in the capital city of Jinbei Province from now on, so it'll be easier for them to visit us. Didn't your third sister say she'll be back next year? If you want to visit her, I'm now the Deputy Chief of Staff, and I can make arrangements for you, the Deputy Chief of Staff's wife."
Yu Jie glared at him, "You're impossible!" She then 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 be at ease with you and the kids?"
Han Cheng immediately said, "Dad, Mom, if you can't go, I can represent you."
The Han Kuang couple exchanged glances, and Han Kuang said, "It's not impossible. Let me think about it." Han Cheng shuddered, suddenly feeling like he might have said something wrong.
After Nian Fuli's family boarded the airship, the two little ones entered the main cabin and immediately spotted Chao Ming lying on a soft nest. Their eyes lit up, and they ran towards Chao Ming, calling out "Chirp, chirp!"
In the 16th, 19th, and 27th, the book was proofread without errors!
This time, Chen Chuan didn't bring Chao Ming to the military family zone because Chao Ming had grown significantly, making it too noticeable to enter the capital city. So, for the past few days, Chao Ming had been staying on the airship.
Seeing the two kids playing happily with Chao Ming, Chen Chuan smiled and let them be, knowing that there were security and service personnel on the airship to handle any issues.
Chen Chuan first settled the luggage they had brought, then led Nian Fuli and his wife, along with Nian Qian, to the sightseeing and rest cabin. After serving tea, he sat down and said to Nian Fuli, "Uncle, this time, I've arranged a position for you in the city patrol, handling personnel affairs. If you're not satisfied and want to patrol the streets instead, that's possible too. But the capital city is quite dangerous, so you'll need some implants for self-protection during operations."
Nian Fuli shook his head, "Xiao Chuan, I won't trouble you. Sitting in an office is good enough for me."
Yu Wan added, "Your uncle is getting on in years, and he's not familiar with the capital city. Which streets will he patrol? If he becomes a squad leader and sits in the rear all day, his back will suffer, and his belly will get even bigger than it already is!"
Nian Fuli immediately protested, "No, no!"
Yu Wan said, "Okay, okay, no, no."
Chen Chuan smiled and said, "I've already arranged for teachers for your cousins. If they want to study at home, the teachers can come to tutor them. If they prefer a private academy, that's possible too, but they'll have to board there, and they might only be able to come home once every ten days."
Yu Wan said, "Chan'er, let me and your uncle discuss this matter further." They both felt that it would be best for the kids to attend school, as they would meet more people. However, they were still concerned about the safety of the capital city, so they decided to wait and see after arriving.
Chen Chuan nodded in understanding, knowing the concerns of Yu Wan and her husband. This wasn't something that could be easily resolved with words, so he turned to Nian Qian, "Cousin, you have about three months of vacation, right? Why not stay a few more days in the capital city?"
Nian Qian replied, "Yeah, I haven't been home in a while. I plan to spend more time with Mom and Dad during this period. I haven't explored the capital city much either. I'll just take a quick look around Southern Mountain Province and then head to Jinbei Province. Cousin, you must show me around the capital city!"
Chen Chuan smiled and assured him, "Definitely."
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(End of Chapter)
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