Pretending to be a genius starts with the civilization advancement assessment.

Chapter 89 The New Military Branch Under Planning

Just as Liu Qiying's face showed a hint of relief, Lin Yi abruptly changed the subject:
"However, I have a few questions about the details."

Liu Qiying immediately responded, "I dare not accept the honor of 'asking for advice,' please ask, team leader."

Lin Yi tapped his finger lightly on the document: "Regarding the camp location, the plan selects Luming District in Helu City, which is the place where we just fought. What is the main reason for choosing this location?"

Liu Qiying was clearly prepared and answered smoothly: "Reporting to Team Leader Lin, it's mainly based on two considerations."

"First, the symbolic meaning. The Deer Cry District is the location of the first nest that we humans actively counterattacked and successfully destroyed. Establishing our first high-level training camp here has a strong symbolic and inspirational effect."

"Second, the practical conditions. After the clearing, Luming District is relatively open with many sturdy buildings available. However, the existing settlements are generally crowded, and it would take a long time to renovate and build new training facilities, which would also be detrimental to the future expansion and upgrading of the training camp."

It sounds like a perfectly reasonable and justifiable reason.

Lin Yi nodded, neither confirming nor denying, and continued to ask, "Are there any other reasons? For example, environmental factors? Or other considerations?"

Liu Qiying hesitated slightly before adding, "Environmental factors. The nest has just been destroyed, so the activity frequency of the abyss beasts in the surrounding area may be lower than in other areas in the short term, and the security pressure will be relatively lower. There are no other factors; these are the main considerations for now."

Lin Yi hummed in agreement, not pressing further, and turned to another page: "Regarding the size of the first batch of trainees, the plan sets it at 800 people. How was this number determined? What are the specific personnel composition ratios envisioned?"

Liu Qiying replied, "The scale is mainly based on two estimates. First, the theoretical influence range and efficiency of the 'vortex' energy condenser. Preliminary assessments suggest that the high-concentration environment it creates is most suitable for 600-800 people to conduct efficient cultivation simultaneously. Second, considering that this is your first time teaching, the number of participants should not be too large in order to ensure the quality of teaching."

"As for the composition of personnel, the initial idea is that each small survivor settlement should recommend 1-2 promising individuals who have made the fastest progress and have the best talent in the 'Basic Energy Guidance Technique', based on their population size."

"Large settlements will recommend 3-5 people; the remaining spots will be filled by top candidates recommended from within each main force, research unit, and special operations department. The aim is to recruit as many elites as possible from both civilian and military backgrounds to ensure the quality of the pool of applicants."

Lin Yi nodded thoughtfully.

This arrangement takes into account both military and civilian interests, which is fair.

Subsequently, Lin Yi raised questions about several aspects, including the division of training cycle stages, the composition of the instructor team, and the key training subjects in the initial stage. Liu Qiying and the other members of the preparatory group provided detailed answers to each question, demonstrating that they had done their homework thoroughly.

Throughout the entire Q&A session, Lin Yi's expression remained calm, making it impossible to tell whether he was satisfied or not.

Finally, he simply placed the document back on the table, his fingers tapping unconsciously on the surface as he fell into brief contemplation.

The meeting room fell silent as everyone waited for the young team leader to give his "review" comments.

"After those seemingly casual yet incisive questions, the next proposal will undoubtedly be several times more detailed and thorough. And the person behind this probing should understand my meaning."

Having subtly expressed his own stance, Lin Yi stopped worrying about the perfection of the plan's details.

He looked up, nodded to Liu Qiying and the members of the preparatory group, and said in a calm but firm tone:

"The overall idea of ​​the plan is sound; I think it's acceptable. Let's proceed in this direction."

Upon hearing this, Liu Qiying and the others immediately showed expressions of relief.

After all, none of them had ever cultivated source energy, and their biggest worry was that the unfathomable group leader would reject their ideas on the big picture.

"Thank you for your approval, team leader!"

Liu Qiying immediately responded. At the same time, he took out a rather exquisite-looking fountain pen from his breast pocket, unscrewed the cap, and handed it over with both hands.

Lin Yi subconsciously took the pen, and was about to sign the document as he was used to, but he immediately stopped.

He paused for a moment, then looked up at Liu Qiying with a hint of doubt in his eyes: "Team Leader Liu, what's this...?"

Liu Qiying didn't seem surprised by Lin Yi's doubts. He maintained his smile, pointed to the prominent red annotations on the first page of the document, and patiently explained:

"Team leader, according to the procedure, you need to write your final review comments on this request in this area. If you agree, simply write 'Agreed' and then sign your name and date it."

Sure enough.

The last trace of uncertainty in Lin Yi's heart dissipated. This was no ordinary "consultation"; this was the formal granting him the power to make a final decision.

Nie Chang's "proposed consent" was a preliminary procedure, while his "consent" was the key to the final effective date.

Without further hesitation, he nodded to indicate his understanding, and then steadily began to write in the blank space below Nie Chang's instructions.

The pen tip glides across the paper, making a soft rustling sound.

Two powerful, yet youthful, handwriting appeared within the red frame.

agree.

He then signed his name on the back.

Lin Yi, and the date of that day.

Then, Lin Yi put down his pen and handed the document back to Liu Qiying.

Liu Qiying accepted the document with both hands, carefully read the instructions, and solemnly put it away: "Thank you, team leader!"

With their business concluded, Nie Chang and Liu Qiying rose to take their leave.

Nie Chang said, "Team Leader Lin, there are countless tasks involved in the camp construction. We will return to the capital now to expedite the preliminary preparations. We will submit a more detailed implementation plan to you as soon as possible."

"During this period, if you need anything, you can contact the working group directly through Captain Renno, who has been officially transferred to the preparatory group as your dedicated liaison."

Ren Yinuo, who was standing to the side, immediately saluted Lin Yi, his eyes filled with a new sense of mission and excitement.

Lin Yi nodded: "Okay, thank you for your hard work."

Nie Chang and Liu Qiying saluted again, then turned and left the conference room.

As soon as he stepped out of the conference room and into the empty corridor, Liu Qiying relaxed slightly, his tense state finally relaxing. He couldn't help but whisper to Nie Chang, who was walking ahead of him, "Deputy Chief, I didn't expect Team Leader Lin to ask such detailed questions."

He originally thought that Lin Yi would only focus on cultivation and combat.

Nie Chang didn't stop walking, a meaningful smile appearing on his face: "When dealing with him, never treat him like an ordinary eighteen-year-old boy. Why do you think the higher-ups are so confident in entrusting him with the final decision-making power? Is it just because he can fight? This Team Leader Lin is far more shrewd than we imagine."

Liu Qiying nodded thoughtfully, then, as if she had thought of something, lowered her voice and asked, "Deputy Chief of the General Staff, I heard that as soon as the Chief of the General Staff returned from the meeting yesterday, he hurriedly summoned the heads of several departments, including operations, training, and equipment, to start pushing forward the establishment of a 'new service branch'? This time, the department has put me in this battalion-building group. Is there any chance that I will be transferred there later?"

He paused, his tone tinged with a mixture of anticipation and uncertainty: "I feel that my progress in source energy guidance is also quite good, and I should be among the top in the department."

Nie Chang glanced at him and chuckled, "You little rascal, you have a pretty good nose. But don't go asking around, this matter is still under wraps. Whether it succeeds or not ultimately depends on the results of this 'Dongfeng Training Camp.' If the results are outstanding, we can build an army with the members of the training camp as the backbone, and the establishment of the 'new military branch' will be a natural outcome."

Liu Qiying's eyes lit up, and she continued to probe, "I heard that if it works out, the new military branch will be positioned very highly, as a strategic-level force? There might be a series of major reform plans to follow? I overheard a friend on the confidential side vaguely mention something about a 'dual-track system'?"

Upon hearing this, Nie Chang paused slightly, gave Liu Qiying a meaningful look, but did not answer directly. Instead, he raised his hand and patted Liu Qiying's shoulder with considerable force.
"Hey kid, stop thinking about these unfounded things all day. The main reason you got this opportunity is because your progress in energy development is outstanding within the General Staff's little corner of the organization, which is why you caught the attention of the higher-ups."

"When the opportunity comes, you have to seize it firmly. You have to assist Team Leader Lin and make sure that the 'Dongfeng' brand is established and firmly established!"

His tone became serious: "There are still quite a few people in the ministry who don't have a direct understanding of things, who still hold onto old ways of thinking, and who have a strong resistance to new things."

"But I saw it all clearly from the front lines, otherwise why would I insist on personally serving as the deputy head of this preparatory group? From now on..."

Nie Chang looked out the corridor window at the gradually recovering city ruins, his voice low yet full of power:
"But this is a new era. Only those who can keep up with the times can go further."

Liu Qiying was shocked and immediately straightened her back. All her probing thoughts vanished instantly, and she said in a deep voice, "Yes! I understand!"

The two said no more and quickly left.

(End of this chapter)