above the galaxy

Chapter 640 I've been kidnapped!
Qishan.

General Staff Headquarters.

"Los Angeles is the gateway to the capital, the most dangerous and the most important city. It cannot be lost under any circumstances."

"If we allow them to seize Luocheng, they can attack Red River Valley on one side, which is our grain base, and attack Xinyang on the other. Even if they stop advancing, they will still pose a threat to us."

“I am willing to go to Los Angeles myself and cut off that brat’s head to relieve the Prime Minister’s worries.”
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Shen Wuxiang sat in the seat of honor, remaining silent.

His mind was filled with a thousand thoughts. He wondered when that poor boy from the old land had come to occupy such a large territory and possess such formidable strength.

Powerful enough to rival oneself.

If only we had killed him before he had a firm foothold in the world.

What a pity, what a pity
Thinking of this, he felt a little resentful towards his own grandson, Shen Xinglan.

Your woman has been snatched away, and you're not going to fly into a rage for her sake, drawing your sword and cutting him into three thousand two hundred pieces?
What's the point of being respectable?
Now look what's happened: he's lost both his woman and his dignity.

They're about to lose their territory.

What bothered him most was Shen Xinglan's condition. She was still recuperating in the cold pool. The original plan was to go into seclusion for eighty-one days, but how many days had passed already?

There has been no movement so far.

Perhaps, he is now completely heartbroken.

He also wanted to talk to his grandson, but he knew very well that he was not suited to doing 'ideological' work.

He'd want to kick someone at the slightest provocation.

Bo Yu would be suitable, but unfortunately his condition is even worse.

"Ugh"

Shen Wuxiang couldn't help but sigh deeply.

Is Heaven going to destroy the Shen family?

Because Shen Wuxiang was lost in thought, his sigh was particularly loud.

Immediately, the arguing generals and staff fell silent, and everyone turned their attention to Shen Wuxiang.

Why did the military minister sigh?

'Is the situation turning sour? Is the military minister feeling the pressure?'

'He doesn't think we're a good match either? Really? Really?'

'We are ready to fight to the death, why has the General surrendered?'
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There are as many opinions about a military leader as there are people.

Everyone was secretly trying to figure out Shen Wuxiang's thoughts.

Moreover, the military minister's sigh was so strong, filled with indignation and resentment. Did the military minister also feel that the situation was hopeless?
Qishan is in danger!

That's why leaders must remain calm and composed even when Mount Tai collapses before them. If you accidentally fart or burp, your subordinates will start to wonder if you're unwell and about to die.
Making you guess, and keeping you guessing—that's the best camouflage.

Women who master this special skill are able to have their boyfriends completely under their control.

"Ugh"

Having held a high position for many years, Shen Wuxiang naturally understood their thoughts.

We still need to do some ideological work.
If people's hearts are lost, it will be difficult to lead the team.

Seeing everyone looking at him with puzzled expressions, Shen Wuxiang let out an even louder sigh and said angrily, "Boosting the morale of others while diminishing our own. I never expected that a small bandit army would make you all so uneasy, as if facing a formidable enemy."

"Do the Tang bandits have three heads and six arms? Are you all so terrified? Don't forget, you are the empire's elite army."

"Of course, I also want to apologize to everyone. Why was Tang Fei able to achieve what he has achieved? It was mainly because I underestimated him and didn't take him seriously enough."

"If we had launched a massive attack from the outset, overwhelming the enemy with numbers several times greater than theirs, how could they have had a chance to gain momentum?"

"However, I also have my own difficulties. We must maintain stability within the empire while also guarding the borders to defend against invasions from the Os Empire and the Kaman Federation."

“We treat this country as our home, but the bandits only know how to cause destruction. That’s why they managed to gain a little advantage.”

"But their good luck has run out. We must win the Battle of Los Angeles, and we must win big."

"Therefore, this time, in addition to the 400,000 troops stationed in Los Angeles, I will also send the elite Undead Army there."

Shen Wuxiang looked around and said in a deep voice, "Shen Anan."

“Here.” A burly middle-aged man stepped forward.

"I order you to lead the First, Second, and Third Mech Regiments of the Undead Army to assist in the defense of Luo City."

"Yes."

Shen An'nan was Shen Wuxiang's staunch confidant, someone Shen Wuxiang had personally cultivated and promoted; otherwise, he wouldn't have entrusted him with command of the Shen family's elite Undying Army.

After agreeing, he looked troubled and said, "Military Minister, Luo City is a super city with an extremely strong garrison. What if my opinion clashes with that of the general guarding the city?"

Two tigers cannot share one mountain, and only one voice can exist in an army.

Even if the sound is wrong.
Shen Wuxiang understood this principle and said, "The General Staff will officially send a letter instructing General Jia Jun, the garrison commander of Luocheng, to fully cooperate with your work."

"Thank you for your support, General. I will live as long as the city stands, and I will die if the city falls."

Shen Anan immediately signed a military pledge.

"I believe in you." Shen Wuxiang walked to Shen Anan's side, gently patted his shoulder, and said in a deep voice, "Luocheng must not be lost. If you encounter any difficulties, please communicate with me at any time."

"Yes. I guarantee the mission will be accomplished."

Shen Anan accepted the order and went to gather troops and make preparations.

Shen Wuxiang sat back down in his original seat, his square face slightly raised, his eyes sharp as an eagle's, and said in a mocking tone, "Gentlemen, do you still remember the case of the destruction of the Tang Dynasty back then?"

Everyone was shocked.

The case of the destruction of the Tang Dynasty.
How could they not remember?
In order to secure his position as military prime minister and consolidate his status as the number one person in the army, Shen Wuxiang launched a massacre against Tang Li and his close relatives.

The killings were brutal, with heads rolling and blood flowing like rivers. It's said that for several months, the sewers of Phoenix were red with blood.

And it's not just the underwater tunnels of Phoenix City, is it?
The three legions, the garrisons in various regions, including the Imperial Military Council and the General Staff Headquarters—which place hasn't been purged?

It was for this reason that Shen Wuxiang earned the infamous reputation of a 'butcher'.

But why is he bringing this up now?
Isn't this a 'stain' on his life?

Everyone had their own thoughts and dared not answer easily.

"The victors are kings and nobles, the losers are bandits. What good end can the defeated ever have?"

"We were able to kill the entire Tang bandit family back then, so why won't they kill our entire family now that they've won?"

"When he was destroying the Shen case, I think none of us here could have escaped. So let's work together to overcome the difficulties and create new glories."

"Yes, Minister of War."

The crowd's expressions turned solemn, and they responded in unison.

Everyone knew that the military minister was dissatisfied with their half-hearted attitude.

They threatened them with the "Destroy the Tang Dynasty Case," saying that everyone was in the same boat and that when the Shen family was destroyed and slaughtered, none of them would escape.

Unless they surrender in advance.
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Exhausted, Bi Qingqiu returned to her small courtyard number one in the city lord's mansion.

His wife, Ye Shuhua, came out to greet him, took his suit jacket from him, and asked, "Old Bi, what happened? Why do you look so worried?"

"You didn't know?" Bi Qingqiu glanced at his wife and walked straight to the living room sofa. "The bandit army has attacked and is at the city gates. Oh, you probably haven't received the news yet, since the bandit army hasn't actually launched an attack."

"Bandit army? Those people from the north?" Ye Shuhua asked.

"Who else could it be besides them?"

"I heard those people are really fierce. Are they dangerous? Can Luo City be defended?"

"I was just about to discuss this with you. I'm not sure if Los Angeles can be defended, so we need to make plans as soon as possible."

"Huh?" Ye Shuhua looked at her husband in surprise. If even the city lord of Luo City wasn't confident he could defend it, how could Luo City still be inhabited? "Is it really that serious?"

"It's not that we definitely can't hold on, it's just that that kid is really weird, he hasn't lost a single game yet. Old Jia is very confident, saying he'll make sure that kid never comes back, but I suspect he's just bluffing."

"Then what should we do?"

"Well, it's definitely not appropriate to just leave. If you leave, it could easily cause public panic, and it would be difficult to explain if the higher-ups question us."

"But we can plan ahead, at least by transferring some important assets out. We'll leave this to Yu Cong. What about Yu Cong?"

"Where could he be? He must be drunk. I wonder if he's even awake yet."

"Go call him and ask him to come back."

Knowing the matter was of great importance, Ye Shuhua quickly dialed her son's phone number.

One sound, two sounds, three sounds.
No one heard.

Then I made a video call to the home's smart home management number.
No one heard.

Bi Qingqiu frowned and snapped, "Call his secretary and tell him to look for him everywhere. What time is it and he's still playing hide-and-seek with me?"

Things aren't going well outside, and things aren't going well at home either.

It's infuriating to think about.

Ye Shuhua was also very anxious. With a formidable enemy at hand, her son was nowhere to be found.

Moreover, he knew his son well; he was a man of principle.
In the past, no matter how much he drank or how busy he was at work, he would always answer the phone immediately, and he would come back to visit his parents every two days.

He is a good boy.

It is said that a mother and child are connected at heart, and she even had some bad premonitions.

Ye Shuhua was about to call her son's personal secretary and ask her to search at the various locations.
After all, they have many houses, and she wasn't sure where her son slept last night.

Just then, his phone rang.

She glanced at the caller ID and saw it was her son's number.

He immediately pressed the answer button and said urgently, "Yu Cong, where are you? I've called so many times but you haven't answered. Come back right away, your dad has something important to discuss with you."

"Mom, I can't go back."

Why can't we go back?

"I was kidnapped."

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Los Angeles. Two hundred kilometers away.

On the command ship, Kong Yinghan looked at the Tang bandits and asked, "My lord, when do we prepare to attack?"

"Attack?" Tang Fei hesitated for a moment before saying, "Let's try to persuade them to surrender first."

"Persuade to surrender?"

Kong Yinghan looked at Tang Fei with a surprised expression. Even if our side is brave, they want to persuade us to surrender without even fighting.

Persuasion to surrender is not out of the question, but usually this step is only taken after the other party has been injured or hurt.

Are you skipping the intermediate steps?
“Yes,” Tang Fei nodded firmly, “What’s that old saying again? You can win if you fight, and you can succeed if you try. What if they agree?”

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Kong Yinghan was deeply worried.

This boss doesn't seem very bright.

Then I thought, if he wasn't smart, how could the Fire Reborn Army have been defeated by him?

Okay, let's get to work.

(End of this chapter)