Chapter 413

In late July, Qiaotun received orders that a military exercise would soon be held to surround the industrial hub, necessitating the temporary relocation of all residents to the suburbs. It had been a year of many momentous events, and the people were highly cooperative. Large tents were erected in spacious areas, and on July 26, troops began moving into Qiaotun from all directions. True to their exemplary traditions, the soldiers remained at their posts, sleeping directly on the streets or in open fields, not once encroaching upon the eaves of the residents' homes. On the 28th, the exercises began. At Jian Jingchuan’s insistence, the command posts for the Red and Blue armies were positioned at the south and north exits of the city. These posts were nothing more than rudimentary tents, and meals were cooked over makeshift stoves dug into the earth. Lin Jianfeng patted Jian Jingchuan on the shoulder. "I really don't know how your brain works to come up with a military exercise like this. I approve, but honestly, the cost is a bit too high."