Lieutenant General Li Fengyang made a direct phone call to the Imperial Army based on the southern border. Along the boundary between the 12 territories of bandits
"2nd and 4th divisions are ready to take command," the commander's voice rang.
"There is only one mission. Lead all troops to occupy the territory as quickly as possible. All units can move as soon as they are ready," Lieutenant Li Fengyang ordered.
The Southern Army was ordered not to wait. They had a meeting with the Army Chief of Staff to draft a plan Send a helicopter squadron on the front line. The army will then raise the two divisions across the border to occupy the area.
After the Chief of Staff of the Army has finished drawing up a plan. They immediately started implementing the plan.
"All units move."
Eight heavily armed helicopters headed into the territory of 12 bandits.
The signature sound of a helicopter uttered in the sky. The surviving thieves gathered and focused their attention on the atmosphere. They saw a helicopter flying close to it.
"We duck down, quickly." They didn't care what was in the sky. But the experience, They witnessed the horrors of the falling white phosphorus bombs and napalm bombs. That has destroyed everything. Everyone had a hunch that what they saw was not a good thing.
They all thought that they had done a lot of evil and were killed by the heavens. Because of this method, only the gods can do it.
"We detected enemy movement at 11 o'clock. Firing is approved." The helicopter has detected a group of thieves. They fired machine guns at the location of the bandits.
"Bang, Bang, Bang," the machine gun fired from a high point, killing the people.
The helicopter squadron killed the surviving thief. Then the two army divisions entered service in various areas quickly.
The two infantry divisions bravely walked into the land. Sing the march of the imperial army to boost morale.
When the army sets foot in, If you see the resistance or a small thief camp located, A group of soldiers will go into the cleanup immediately.
With this land, there is a sparse population. In addition to the bandit's stronghold camp, There were only ordinary villages with only a few inhabitants.
A soldier is holding the imperial flag. Installed in different areas Ready to announce that
"At the moment, the area is under the rule of the imperial army. The Holy Great Da Zhou Empire has liberated everyone from the evil rule of great thieves."
The military officer announced to the villagers to acknowledge that The land has changed hands to a new ruler. People can only accept the situation. Right now, no matter who ruled, it was always better than the robbers. The people of the area welcomed the imperial army, and the people accepted the rules the military had enacted.
The army kept on foot and wiped out the surviving bandits with the imperial flag embroidered along the way they passed.
The black eagle's flag was fluttering over the land of 12 bandits. From now on, this land will be re-called the Empire's Democratic Territory. It became the southern region of the Empire and was temporarily dubbed the special economic zone.
The Great Dazhou Empire's national anthem resounded throughout the special economic zone. There was a shortage of supplies and ammunition in remote areas, and the Air Force assisted for this matter.
The Air Force dropped supplies and equipment from aircraft in remote areas. Besides, in some infantry areas, they sent military engineers to perform the ground adjustment. Temporarily built an airport that Supports air transportation.
The navy has entered service at various points. Ready to take measures like the army. Herald to people in the area not to panic. At the same time, the Imperial Army has begun to undertake humanitarian relief.
The military officials keep heralds the fall of the great thief. The villagers and captured slaves who had fled in the forest began to hear an announcement. At first, they were somewhat suspicious of self-disguising thieves. Let's set a trap to lure them away.
But when they noticed the military uniform and strict discipline, it didn't look like a thief. Villagers began to send representatives to negotiate.
"My lord, what's going on outside?" A villager asked the soldier.
"Now the 12 thieves have fallen. This place has been renamed as a special economic zone. Under the rule of the Empire, Those of you in this area are all citizens of the country, and we will help immediately." The military group explained to the villagers.
A group of villagers who had escaped in the forest discussed each other. Until in the end, they tried to trust the other person because nothing could be worse than this. If the opponent will enslave them again, Their life goes back to that time also.
The military group rescued villagers who had escaped in the forest as promised. The military medical unit began to inspect one by one with medical aid.
The militia began to set up camp to distribute food to all the villagers rescued. The military also proclaimed that the Empire banned the slave trade. Therefore, everyone's slave status will be abolished immediately. And has rights under the imperial constitution
"Heaven, finally mercy, free us from this abyss," the enslaved villagers shed tears. If the Empire does not send aid and occupy this place, They will have to bring a life-long tribute to the robbers. Without freedom, they must work hard as a slave for the rest of they life.
The military group announced the abolition of slavery. At the same time, they helped register citizenship to everyone. They distributed food, medicine, and clothing to the people of the area. Consoling the morale of the people to accept them in the imperial army
Both divisions of the imperial army Have spread forces to occupy every area Destroy all the criminals who are causing problems. Then began to announce law enforcement again. End the barbaric situation of this land to return to peace once again.
A squadron of helicopters patrolled the order. The army has been stationed at various points. The navy cleared the coastal areas to be safe and unscathed. The airport is partially operational.
This clearance operation took three days. But it took more than a month to capture all areas of the army. In complete control, The situation is now in peace. The military is therefore prepared to hand overruling power to civil affairs. Let the government take over to manage the special economic zones.
At the Royal Palace of the Government House
The Cabinet, which was mandated by the military, began sending civil servants. Get into work immediately.
"The Ministry of Internal Affairs is preparing to survey the population concept of the area. To restore the state of the country to return to the normal situation The Ministry of Industry has prepared a construction team to construct roads, bridges to facilitate the movement of the area," Prime Minister General Guo Ling. Has started distributing duties to various ministries to execute their aptitude plan.
Other ministry policies will follow later. Essential utilities in the Special Economic Zone are absolutely necessary. Because the area is full of resources, There is a need to have facilities to prepare to construct a large number of factories.
Road construction in particular economic areas is, therefore, an urgent mission that they must undertake.
"The map needed to be changed." Zhao Lingxin, who had been quiet for a long time. Rose to the map of the Great Yan Huang Continent
"This area is all owned by the Empire." Zhao Lingxin circled the southern area. The boundary of the Empire doubled.
Assuring this land's sovereignty, Parliament, full of capitalists, quickly passed a resolution approving that the area was the rightful border of the Empire.
"The situation is dire, right?" Asked Zhao Lingxin worriedly.
"Right now, the number of government officials in the area is severely insufficient. We are incompetent to disturb His Majesty once again." General Guo Ling bowed in shame.
The Empire grew at a sudden increase in the course of a month. The imperial bureaucracy with a shortage of human resources was once again in crisis. The merging of certain economic territories creates a heavy burden on the bureaucracy. Not enough staff to be sent out on duty.
Even if the Empire opened the service exams again, it could not recruit enough personnel. If the standard is lowered, it will get people who are not qualified. Neither Zhao Lingxin nor the government wanted to see this. Therefore, General Guo Ling asked Zhao Lingxin to help him in this matter.
"This is not your fault. Regarding human resources, could you leave it to me?" Zhao Lingxin knew what the government wanted him to do because Zhao Lingxin was the only person in this world who could summon people with knowledge and abilities. Ready to work immediately.
Zhao Ling Xin thought to summon ten thousand additional military personnel and officers. To be stationed in the special economic zone Lighten the burden of the government at this time. Because if he doesn't help lest there will be problems underwater in the empire
"Major Li Wei," Zhao Lingxin called for the Foreign Minister.
"Yes, sir," said Major Li Wei.
"We need to proclaim our new government and national borders. Send this message to 4 regions. Let them know that the land of the 12 thieves is now under our control." Zhao Lingxin wanted to declare the supremacy of the four regions once again. Zhao Lingxin wanted to know how they would jump out. Zhao Lingxin was very eager to see their reaction.
"The foreign ministry will hurry to actualize," said Major Li Wei.
The Holy Great Da Zhou Empire sent a message as Zhao Lingxin's orders. Let the relations between countries have been torn apart from previous disputes. Had broken down, International political temperatures have heated up.
End of Arc 2 : Glorious of Kai Yuan Era