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In the base's headquarters.

High ranking military officers were gathered together with the instructors from the Battle Mecha Forces and the Battle Mecha Forces. What kind of delicious delicacies, such as braised pork hooves, plum vegetables and meat, were placed on the dining table.

It had been a long time since they had seen such a formation.

"Haha, everyone, let go of your stomach to eat."

Chen Dazhao said: "This is a victory that belongs to us, it is worth celebrating. Everyone can be assured that our headquarters is underground, and our defense measures are perfect, not only that, the entire army will be rewarded and split into two groups, half of our troops are currently on alert, with a large number of aerial units on patrol. We can definitely detect the enemy's movements the first moment we move, and will be the first to react!"

"Commander Chen is impressed!"

Tang Long cupped his fists and said.

"Captain Tang is too kind."

Chen Dazhao self-modestly waved his hand and changed the topic: "I think everyone should know this person, this is Captain Tang."

"Got it."

Everyone started laughing, "I've long heard of the King of Soldiers's name, today I've finally seen it with my own eyes. If every person on this planet had the level of the source nucleus, there wouldn't even be a need to fight right now."

"Everyone is too kind."

Tang Long and the others were a little embarrassed by the crowd's flattery.

"Come, let us raise our glasses together before dinner to celebrate this rare victory!"

Chen Dazhao raised his goblet, and inside was half a cup of white spirit. He did not know what kind of brand it was, but it was just a celebration.

As soon as he finished, everyone raised their glasses in congratulations.

After a short exchange of pleasantries, everyone couldn't help but pick up their chopsticks.

An aide said happily, "I say, it's been a long time since we've had so many good dishes. After so much fighting, we can finally make a sacrifice."

"That's right. Today, we're celebrating together as soldiers and civilians, so it can be considered as a period of suffering."

"This term is not accurate and the suffering has not ended yet. Only by chasing all the blue skin monster's belongings away can it be considered as having gone through the hardships."

"That's right."

Hearing them say that, Xia Mang's heart suddenly moved, "Um … "Commander Chen, may I ask if the people in the city are not well-fed these days?"

"Of course."

Chen Dazhao said: "The local residents are still alright, at least they have their food security policies."

"Many of the foreign refugees are not guaranteed protection, and many of them starve to death."

Saying this, he let out a long sigh, "I also don't want to see the common people suffer, but no one knows how long the war will last, and I must save up some food."

Hearing this, Xia Mang suddenly sneered, "But what I see is, we are now as big as fish and don't look like we're without food at all."

These words made the atmosphere of the dinner party extremely awkward.

All the smiles on the officers' faces froze.

All of their faces were straight as they coldly focused their eyes on the young man who spoke rudely.

Tang Long tried to smooth things over, "Commander Chen, that's not what Xia Mang meant."

Chen Dazhao's expression was also unnatural.

However, Xia Mang did not seem to have any intentions of taking advantage of the situation, he continued: "Commander Chen, actually, from the start of the meal, I have been wondering, why do we have such a big feast, is it because we obtained victory?"

"Does that mean that if we win this war, it means that the war is over? Does this mean that the food crisis in the city is over? "

Xia Mang spoke in a sharp tone, "Along the way, I saw countless refugees, and displaced persons. I saw countless orphans and widows wailing in despair."

"Actually, I had considered for a long time whether or not I should say these words to the Chen Dazhao who had not spoken at all, because I know that no one would like to hear it. However, this is indeed a reality that we face right now, a reality that we cannot avoid."

"That's why I haven't had much to eat since the beginning."

Xia Mang shook his head, "I really can't eat it, because I feel that I am like those rich and poor people who exploit the poor class in ancient times, sucking in the blood of the poor and fattening up their own fat."

"I can't help but think about the refugees who don't eat. I can't help but think about the children who are thin and hungry."

Everyone turned silent, but he continued, "Actually, I feel that just because they are refugees, we should not be treated differently from the original inhabitants. They are just like us, all water marmot s that have suffered from the torment of war."

"I appreciate Commander Chen's tactical acumen, but I can't help it."

Xia Mang stood up, "Sorry, I've let everyone down."

After he finished speaking, he bowed deeply, then nodded his head towards Tang Long, "Captain, I'm a bit frustrated in my heart, so I'll be leaving first."

The latter was still in a daze.

However, Chen Dazhao was the first to react and called out to him, "Xia Mang, wait."

Xia Mang turned his back upon his.

Chen Dazhao sighed, "This matter is truly something that I have overthought. I have already lost my head because of Victory, how about this, I suggest that we distribute the dishes at the table, how about this?"

When he said this, it immediately caused a lot of officers to be displeased.

An adjutant protested, "Commander, in fact, I feel that there is no problem with what we are doing. We are soldiers, and we bear a much heavier burden than ordinary people. We are the ones who are fighting and killing the enemy, and we are the ones who lost our lives."

"I feel that we are qualified to be treated even better than them!"

As he spoke, he glared fiercely at Xia Mang, but unfortunately, Xia Mang seemed to ignore his agitated speech, and remained silent.

Another aide stood up in anger, "To be honest, I think those refugees are useless, especially women and children. Other than being a burden, this city has reached the limit of its population. Their arrival has not only failed to help me, it has even troubled the development of our work."

"So what right do they have to enjoy the same treatment as us?"

"Yeah, I don't think there's any problem."

These words, which were accompanied by serious and discriminatory insults, had unexpectedly garnered the support of many people.

"Hah."

Xia Mang did not refute him.

Since they had their own opinions to begin with, he was too lazy to refute any further and could only shrug his shoulders and walk out of the restaurant.

To see him in such a haughty attitude.

Quite a number of military officers began to curse loudly, "Heh, what kind of person is this!?"

What they didn't know was that Chen Dazhao, who was sitting to the side, was still deep in thought.

The high-ranking officer had been forced into a bitter struggle of conscience.

He thought for a moment and slowly stood up. "I just thought about it. Please wait a moment and listen to what I have to say."

His speech was completely different from Xia Mang's.

The noisy cafeteria immediately quietened down, and everyone held a patient attitude of listening.

Chen Dazhao said: "Actually I feel that Xia Mang's words are not unreasonable."

"Our meal was indeed in the wrong."

His expression was extremely serious. "Everyone, please do not comment on this. Listen to me ask you a question. What is the meaning of the existence of our army? Why we are fighting so desperately? I don't know if anyone has thought about it, nor do they understand it."

"But in reality, the reason why our army exists is to protect the safety of this land, and the carrier of this land is an extensive mass of people. So, the reason why we exist is because of the people."

"I feel very guilty. I understand this logic because of the words of a young man that woke me up."

Chen Dazhao looked at the aide who expressed his opinion previously, "That's why it can't be said that the refugees and the women and children are useless people, they came to our city from all over to seek shelter and prove that they believe us."

"What is the responsibility of our army? Of course it is to protect the safety of our compatriots."

"How can we dismiss our fellow countrymen as useless?"

As he said this earnestly, no one else disagreed with him anymore.

Everyone lowered their heads in shame, including Tang Long.

"So I just thought about it."

Chen Dazhao said: "Let's change the rewards for this event."

"Change it to the common joy of the military and civilians alike."

"Everyone is given the same treatment, a uniform standard of food will be distributed to the entire city."

"Because this victory is not only because of our struggle, but also because of the support from the people behind us. Sometimes, the power they imperceptibly give us is not something that can be reflected in data."

At this point, everyone silently nodded their heads.

Even those who had objected previously accepted this reasoning.

However, Chen Dazhao had not finished speaking: "But the opinion that someone had raised earlier, is indeed a few problems that we have to face in reality."

"But we can completely solve all of these problems perfectly. From tomorrow onwards, you, Liu Dalu, will be in charge of recruiting troops."

Chen Dazhao pointed to the aide who said that women and children were useless, and said, "At the same time, we will initiate a volunteer campaign to let the citizens participate in the construction of our underground bunker. We will also classify the commoners who are willing to join the army."

"In terms of remuneration, everyone shall be distributed according to work. The more work they do, the more food they will be given. At the same time, the families of the volunteers and recruits will be fully taken into account."

His words.

It made everyone present sigh in admiration.

Yang Xingang praised: "Today, in this room, Xia Mang is like a loyal official who sincerely admonishes him. On the other hand, Commander Chen is a broad-minded person who dares to face his mistakes head on."

"They're all amazing. Compared to them, our understanding of the world needs to be improved."

He did not lower his voice.

When the others heard this, they began to laugh in a friendly manner. The awkward atmosphere they had created in the air suddenly dissolved.