# Chapter 1637: Long-term Concerns! Guarding the Peace of One Side
Jiangnan's scalp went numb as he looked at the red and blue pins and small flags on the sand table, his expression solemn!
At this moment, Jiangnan truly felt the pressure bearing down on him like a mountain!
Everything about Hua Xia was on this sand table!
Every decision made, every proposal raised would affect the future of millions of people, even their lives!
This was definitely not a game!
Was this how Grandpa Di and the others had been getting by all along?
"I still have many immature aspects, some decisions are too radical, and I don't have the experience of the several grandpas! What if I..."
No one spoke in the room. Several old men looked at Jiangnan with smiles.
Jiangnan paused his words, then took a deep breath and raised his hand to pat his own cheeks.
Having come this far, having reached this point!
What needed to be shouldered, he would shoulder himself!
No escape! No shrinking back!
Since he was afraid of "what if," then he would make sure there were no mistakes!
Comfort was for the dead!
Jiangnan's gaze gradually became resolute!
Di Rui and Yang Zhiyi exchanged a glance, their eyes full of relief. Why were they at ease with Jiangnan?
It was because of this!
Jiangnan's expression turned serious: "I'm afraid we need to prepare for the worst!"
Di Rui's eyes sharpened: "What do you mean?"
Jiangnan analyzed calmly: "Holy Star's Heaven Slaughter and No Moon projects are already on a large scale. Their Star Ruins development has progressed this far, and they don't intend to hide it from humanity anymore!"
"So I infer that Holy Star's next counterattack will be even bigger, surpassing the No Moon Project, even affecting the entire Lan Xing!"
"Currently, this period is just the calm before the storm. We still don't know what methods Holy Star will use, or when they'll start!"
"The enemy is hidden, we are exposed! So it's almost impossible to take targeted measures in advance. But no matter what methods the enemy uses, the core thing we need to do hasn't changed!"
Yang Jian's expression tightened: "You mean..."
Jiangnan nodded: "Yes! That's right! Protect the safety of the people, guard the peace of one side!"
Di Rui highly approved: "If the people are here, Hua Xia is here!"
Jiangnan rubbed his nose: (͡°ก͡°) "So under the premise of uncertain Holy Star methods, the first thing to do is to defend!"
"I remember after the spiritual disaster in the Western Frontier No Man's Land, we carried out the Nest-Covering Operation. How is it progressing now?"
Yang Jian operated on the holographic sand table, and green dots lit up one after another!
"After that incident, the higher-ups adopted your suggestion to develop the Spirit Ruins, clear out all spiritual beasts inside, and use them as shelters!"
"If you control the core, the Space Gate is the only entry and exit point, easy to defend and hard to attack!"
"The operation is still ongoing. The green dots are the Spirit Ruins shelters that have been fully developed!"
Jiangnan looked at the sand table, his scalp tingling!
There were almost two to three Spirit Ruins shelters around every major city!
How many cities were there in Hua Xia? This was definitely a staggering workload!
But the operation had been advancing until now, and so much had already been developed?
This efficiency was terrifying!
Di Rui spoke up: "The idea is good! But you need to understand one thing: Hua Xia has a huge population! Most people don't live in the major cities!"
"The villages, towns, and counties below still have many people gathered. These places are far from the cities. Once an event requiring evacuation occurs, timely transfer is almost impossible!"
"The Spirit Martial Force doesn't have enough troops to garrison everywhere!"
"The Nest-Covering Plan is useful, but not entirely effective! Far water can't quench near thirst!"
Yang Jian grinned: "Moreover, large-scale personnel transfer requires a lot of time!"
Jiangnan frowned deeply. This was something he hadn't considered. His perspective on the problem wasn't comprehensive enough!
Yes, were those people to be abandoned?
Hua Xia was vast and rich in resources, with a wide territory. It wasn't just cities that had people!
"Then concentrate the population near cities, moving them into the cities. The range should ensure timely transfer!"
"As for those towns, counties, and villages, prepare on-site. Dig deep shelters! An earth-type ability user can build a multi-layered reinforced underground shelter in less than an hour!"
"In case of emergency, take shelter on-site. After the situation stabilizes, then transfer to the Spirit Ruins!"
Yang Zhiyi shook his head: "This method is feasible! But do you know how massive this project is? The number of villages, towns, and counties has reached an astonishing figure!"
Jiangnan took a deep breath: "We can't rely solely on the Spirit Martial Force to do this! There aren't enough people! Time is also insufficient!"
"This matter must be completed as soon as possible! Time is tight! Mobilize civilian forces! Don't forget, we still have a large number of civilian spirit warriors, all with Explorer status!"
"Let the Spirit Martial Associations at all levels issue tasks for building underground shelters in specific villages and locations. With generous rewards, there's no worry that no one will do it!"
"Then send people for inspection, settle the rewards. Spirit warriors are everywhere. Building underground shelters in towns and villages is not difficult for them!"
At this moment, even Di Rui's eyes lit up: "This method is good! It can be adopted!"
Although it would cost a lot, this was not the time to consider expenses!
Next, the group gathered around the sand table, discussing nonstop!
From how much reserve food to store in the Spirit Ruins, to how to station troops in major cities and how many to leave behind!
What kind of layout could achieve the fastest nearby support?
Almost all the questions were raised by Di Rui and the others, and Jiangnan racked his brains to solve them!
Obviously, this was intentional, to train Jiangnan's ability to coordinate, think comprehensively, and plan!
What surprised Di Rui and the other old men was that Jiangnan's problem-solving ability was overwhelmingly strong!
All problems brought to Jiangnan would receive effective answers, and almost always the optimal solution!
But there were also times when he didn't consider everything. At such moments, Di Rui and the others would supplement, express their views, and correct Jiangnan's mistakes!
It wasn't just talk that "old ginger is hotter"!
Di Rui, Yang Zhiyi, and the others had experienced multiple eras: war, peace, spiritual energy recovery, spiritual disasters—too many!
They had faced all kinds of situations, with a belly full of experience. But sometimes their thinking tended to be conservative!
Jiangnan's ideas, on the other hand, were always radical, adventurous, pursuing maximum effect but with great risk!
Now the two sides complemented each other, discussing together the action strategy for Hua Xia in the coming period!
Yang Jian looked at this scene with emotion. This was the collision and handover between the old generation and the young generation!
Zhong Yingxue, Wu Liang, and the others stood by the sand table, their scalps tingling, not daring to interject even half a sentence!
Because the people in front of them were discussing the future of Hua Xia!
Every decision made in this room would cause a massive uproar!
Looking at Jiangnan standing seriously by the sand table, Zhong Yingxue's eyes were full of tenderness!
Unknowingly, had that little Nan kid already walked this far?
Zhong Yingxue really felt like it was all a dream!
Xia Yao, on the other hand, was holding her chin with both hands, completely captivated.
(ʃƪᵒ̴̶̷◡ᵒ̴̶̷) "As expected, the most handsome version of Xiao Nan is when he's serious~"
Wu Liang was completely doing the job of serving tea and water, refilling cups for the discussion group whose throats were dry, a look of satisfaction on his face!
Dad! Your son has really made it big now!
They discussed until the afternoon. The several old men sat on stools, their backs and waists aching!
Yang Jian didn't know how many small notebooks he had filled!
Jiangnan stretched heavily: "Let's leave it at that for now. The Nest-Covering Plan, the Spark Plan, the Spider Web Garrison operation—basically everything that can be done has been done!"
Di Rui nodded: "Next, we just wait to see what method Holy Star will use, right? But it's best to get a head start!"
"And Lao Li is gone. Hua Xia's high-end combat power isn't enough. We still need to find a way to solve that!"
Jiangnan scratched his head: "I'll research it some more, see if there are any tricks!"
Yang Jian adjusted his glasses: "I'll notify you in time when I find out the cause of the abnormal spiritual energy!"
"Jiangnan, you should go back to the Academy first. You haven't rested at all since you came back from Lantis, right?"
"Take a good rest during this time!"
Jiangnan: (•́ω•̀٥) "Eh? I... I have to go back to the Academy?"
Di Rui laughed: "Don't keep yourself too tense! A bowstring pulled too tight will snap! Go back and date someone, have a little romance to relax!"
"Right?"
Saying this, he raised his eyebrows toward Zhong Yingxue and Xia Yao!
(◞◔◡◔ิ◟)✧
Zhong Yingxue's face instantly turned red as smoke. Xia Yao stepped forward and bumped Jiangnan's butt!
(˵ಡ⥎ಡ˵) "Hear that? The Chief Commander gave you a mission! To go have a few love affairs or something! You can't let expectations down!"
"Grandpa Di, rest assured! I'll help you supervise him properly!"
Jiangnan, rarely having a thin-skinned moment, blushed: "We're heading out then!"
Di Rui laughed heartily: "Go! I bet Old Xiao misses you guys quite a bit too!"
Jiangnan's steps froze, and he shivered, suddenly not wanting to go back!
=͟͟͞͞(꒪_꒪‧̣̥̇)...
If nothing unexpected happened, my grave should have been dug up by Grandpa Xiao and the others by now...
The "See the Coffin, Get Rich" gift package had all hit them!
On the landing pad, Xiao Jiuwo turned into a blue lightning bolt, carrying everyone away in an instant!
......
At the Pioneer Academy, it was evening!
Jiangnan and the others hid behind a tree, their little heads lined up in a row!
Xia Yao rolled her eyes: (꒪ั～꒪ั*) "Do you have to be like this? Coming back to your own home, do you have to sneak around like a thief?"
Jiangnan glared: (٥⚆ก⚆) "Shh! Shh! You don't know what I had in my coffin!"
Xing Cheng: ˚‧º·(˚˃口˂)‧º·˚ "Ah~ Hungry! Hungry! Baby's hungry!"
Jiangnan was startled and quickly covered Xing Cheng's mouth!
"Shut up! Or I'll starve you to death!"
Even with her mouth covered, Xing Cheng was still tirelessly licking Jiangnan's hand. Salty! Tasty!
Jiangnan looked around the Academy. It was peaceful, not many people around. There didn't seem to be any ambushes or encirclements!
So he plucked up his courage, walked out, and directly stepped through the Academy gate!
But the moment he stepped inside!
A red light flashed, and an alarm sounded throughout the Academy!
Loudspeaker: "Jiangnan has returned to campus! This Academy is about to activate Anti-Jiangnan Mode! Everyone, please be prepared! Do not panic!"
The Academy began to deform wildly. Dozens of searchlights clicked on and shone directly onto Jiangnan's head!
Jiangnan: !!!
Damn! Was it this sensitive? They didn't even need vibration detection? Just direct biometric monitoring?
Why did it feel like he had been discovered escaping from prison?
The playground flipped over. A dark mass of people turned with it!
At the front were Xiao Chuihuo and Zhao Dezhu, along with a group of mentors and students!
A series of crimson lights lit up!
ʕ•̫͡•ʕ*̫͡*ʕ•͓͡•ʔ-̫͡-ʕ•̫͡•ʔ*̫͡*ʔ-̫͡-ʔ...
Jiangnan's forehead dripped with sweat: (☍ㅂ⁰‧̣̥̇) "Aha~ Ahaha! What a crowd! So many people gathered to smoke? Those red cigarette butts are really dazzling!"
Zhong Yingxue: (≖_≖)
Are you sure it's not everyone's red eyes?
This man is starting to fool himself again~