The moment I reported to the cultural troupe barracks that morning, I slipped out of the office. Though the troupe was full of young, talented women, I was past the point of easily falling for any of them; I already had nearly twenty women back home to keep me busy.

I was the youngest high-ranking officer in the troupe, arguably quite handsome, and coupled with my ‘glorious’ past, plenty of actresses found excuses to visit my office during work hours. Slipping away for a bit, I trusted the Regiment Commander and the Party Secretary would forgive me.

With nowhere else to go, I headed to Longteng University. Ouyang Qing and Su Xue weren't around, and Xu Chen had an art class, so I went with her. Occasionally revisiting university life felt quite nice; after all, I had only been a student for a few days, and given my current status, becoming a student again was highly unlikely.

With me sitting next to her, Xu Chen seemed to have little mind for the lecture. Their hands, placed under the desk, unknowingly intertwined. Xu Chen whispered to me, "Brother Zhao, my father’s leg is completely healed. We truly don't know how to thank you. Mom and Dad want to invite you over for dinner tonight."

I replied, "Saying such polite things between husband and wife feels too distant. I have nothing else planned tonight. Fine."

Xu Chen glanced cautiously left and right. "Brother Zhao, please don't call me that at school. It would be so embarrassing if someone overheard."

I pointed toward the couples huddled together in the front rows, passionately embracing and squeezing each other. "Dating is normal now. If our country continues down this path of openness regarding intimacy, we might even see public acts in broad daylight."

"I certainly wouldn't," Xu Chen mumbled, her face flushing as she lowered her head.

I stroked Xu Chen’s hand. "Have Qianqian and Su Xue come back at noon. We’ll eat dinner at your dorm."

Xu Chen nodded. "I'll text them. They’ll be overjoyed to know you’re here."

I had set my phone to receive text messages only. As soon as Xu Chen sent hers, my phone chimed with incoming texts. Yao Guangrong and Qin Yicheng, unable to reach me by phone, had switched to text. I pulled them up, feeling a surge of anger. The army attacking Niu Country was moving fast, but the fools in the Central Political Bureau and the National People's Congress were equally quick to react. Since the military orders to attack Niu Country’s heartland were not issued by them, and six withdrawal orders had already been sent, the main combat force, the ChengD Military Region, had ignored them completely. Consequently, they had just issued dismissal orders. If Tai Yicheng did not return to the capital to resume his post, they would arrest him for treason. Simultaneously, they issued a notice to the officers and soldiers of the two military regions, commanding them to obey the central government's directives for withdrawal and peace talks, lest they transfer the disaster of war onto the entire nation.

I excused myself from Xu Chen and quietly left the classroom, then called Tai Yicheng. "Commander Tai, I won't say much else. This is the moment to test everyone. I will immediately dispatch protection for you and Commander Yao. No one will dare touch you."

Tai Yicheng responded, "Commander, we don't worry about our safety. We will also rally everyone to continue the fight. We can secure all objectives in two days!"

I praised him. "Good. Commander Liu of the Army certainly did not recommend you two incorrectly. Since the Central Committee is controlled by the Tan family, from now on, we need not pay them any heed. I will send two teams of Super Soldiers and two teams of Machine Soldiers to ensure your safety. We also have the newest flying craft at the base, and the underground network is extensive. You face no danger whatsoever. Carry on with what you need to do with full confidence."

"Heh," Qin Yicheng chuckled. "Our underground base isn't somewhere they can just wander into. If they want to catch us, let them come. Where in the vast plateau and Gobi desert will they find us?"

Not long after hanging up, Li Qi called. She informed me that the Central Military Commission, pressured by the Political Bureau, had been forced to declare Qin Yicheng and Yao Guangrong as traitors. Since Niu Country was collapsing rapidly, they had decided to use nuclear weapons. They were acting out of desperation now, knowing that using nukes offered them no advantage, but they intended to take someone down with them if they were to perish. Niu Country was likely making a final, desperate gamble.

Although the Great Dragon Country held an absolute advantage in a nuclear war, not a single member of the Political Bureau agreed to such a course of action. Launching a counter-attack against Niu Country had already gone against their wishes; escalating the war further was completely unacceptable to them. The central government had already publicly announced the news of the 'rebellion' in the ChengD and L Prefecture Military Regions, stating that all their actions were not in line with the will of the Great Dragon Country government, and urged Niu Country to reconsider its actions.

After discussing the central government, Li Qi added, "Hubby, they have reasons to fear this war. TW was only recently brought back under our control, and defense systems are not yet fully operational. While we are fighting in the west, Japan has announced it is abandoning its pacifist constitution and is aggressively developing its military to counter our perceived threat. Officials in the M Country have tacitly approved of Japan's move and are even preparing to supply them with large quantities of American weaponry."

I retorted, "No country wants to see the Great Dragon Country rise. But surrounded by M, R, and Russia, the Great Dragon Country must either rise or perish; there is no third path. Even if we were willing to maintain the status quo indefinitely, those other nations would never allow it. I will go talk to those old geezers. We didn't ask them for a single cent or to take on a shred of risk for this war, yet they object to reaping the rewards of our efforts. Are they even descendants of the Dragon anymore?"

Li Qi said, "Day after tomorrow, there will be an enlarged session of the Political Bureau, and all members will be present. I hope you can attend."

I mused, "The timing is perfect. By then, we will have completely secured the eastern territories of Niu Country. Let's see what pretext they have left to argue with us. We just need to negotiate with Bangladesh for another piece of land, and we can secure our territory all the way to the Indian Ocean."

"Ah, if only they could think like us. Right now, my grandfather has no voice in the Political Bureau; they have completely sidelined him. I truly don't know what will happen next. It seems all my previous assumptions were wrong. Oh, I'll send you a copy of Japan's military development plan, which also includes developing nuclear weapons. Japan's nuclear technology is quite advanced; if they decide to build nuclear bombs, it won't even take them a year."

I laughed. "Will there even be a Japan in a year? If so, will we even have the time to develop things in outer space?"

Li Qi also smiled, concluding, "Hubby, please be careful. I've also instructed Hu Ge and Taozi to strengthen everyone's security measures. The situation is very unstable lately; please make sure nothing happens."

I said coldly, "They wouldn't dare! If this place rejects us, there are plenty of places in this vast world we can go. Rest assured."

Xu Chen followed me out of the classroom discreetly, having lost the focus to listen to the teacher any longer. Seeing me put down my phone, she approached and asked, "Brother Zhao, did something major happen?"

I looped my arm through Xu Chen's. "Nothing major. If you don't want to stay for class, let's go back to the dorm. I miss you terribly."

Xu Chen lowered her head and gently kicked a small stone. "It feels wrong for just the two of us to go in broad daylight. If Su Xue and the others suddenly come back, they’ll tease me."

I pulled Xu Chen along. "Let's go. If we don't leave now, your classmates will start laughing at you."

Xu Chen looked up—class was indeed over, and many people were watching the two of us from a distance. She hurriedly pulled me along. "Okay, let's go to our dorm, but they’ll be back soon. You absolutely cannot get handsy with me; they’ve always wanted to make fun of me."

"On the contrary, this time I'm taking all three of you down at once; no one is escaping. Let's push the three beds together, and after lunch, we can all sleep together. Of course, we need to do our 'homework' before we sleep."

"Brother Zhao, I’m ignoring you, you’re terrible... I drew some pictures, do you want to see them?"

"Drawings?"

Xu Chen blushed shyly. "The kind you most want to see."

"Nudes?"

"There are ones of Su Xue and Qianqian. They made me promise not to tell you, but I drew them just for you. Of course, I wouldn't agree to their terms..."

"Then let's go, let's go quickly! I can't wait any longer."

By nature, I am an optimist; I don't let immediate difficulties stop me from seeking joy. After spending the noon hours fooling around with the three girls while looking at the nude sketches, I almost forgot about the troubles caused by the Tan family.

That fellow Tan Zhong was profoundly cunning. He had sensed danger long ago. Many officials who had hidden themselves deeply were being unearthed one after another, leading him to suspect that someone possessed abilities like mind-reading. Thus, he meticulously covered every potential weakness he could think of, leaving us temporarily without an entry point.

The two days passed quickly, and the situation evolved rapidly during that time. All the land in the eastern part of Niu Country was fully under our control as expected. A massive influx of Niu Country refugees surged south following the army's advance, flooding into Chittagong in Bangladesh. Meanwhile, Japan’s military expansion plan accelerated; in just two days, they rapidly recruited five hundred thousand soldiers to reinforce their Self-Defense Forces. Simultaneously, various M Country bases stationed in Japan began supplying weapons. A wave of war sentiment swept through Japan, and the atmosphere inside the Yasukuni Shrine became increasingly thick with rituals invoking the spirits of the dead.

Many members of the war faction flocked to the shrine to pray for the war gods to bless them so they could once again spread the spirit of the Yamato race throughout Southeast Asia. The spirits enshrined there included those who died in the First Sino-Japanese War, the occupation of Taiwan, the Boxer Rebellion, the September 18th Incident, and the War of Resistance Against Japan. A number of Class-A war criminals tried by the Far East International Military Tribunal were enshrined there, including the notorious Hideki Tojo. The previously somewhat quiet shrine had become bustling in a short time, clearly exposing the Japanese wartime mentality.

Naturally, I did not receive an invitation to the enlarged session of the Political Bureau. I had been cast aside. The situation was not progressing according to my original plan but was drifting further and further off course. Li Qi admitted she was wrong; had my guiding principles also deviated?

I had to attend this meeting. I had initially planned to force my way into the Political Bureau and lay everything bare, but Taozi and Xiaoyudi were worried about my safety and refused to let me act alone. Since everyone knew their capabilities, the group decided that one person and one cat would accompany me to the meeting. Furthermore, Xia Huren dispatched fifty Super Soldiers as backup, with five thousand Machine Soldiers on standby on the ground, and the Hope battleship, carrying substantial forces, hovered in outer space above the capital just in case.

With matters having reached this critical juncture, I calmly considered the situation. "Since it has come to this, it's almost tantamount to rebellion. If negotiations fail this time, the Great Dragon Country might no longer tolerate us. Everyone at home should prepare for a long journey. If necessary, we will first relocate to Xijin or Wenlai. Once Haishén City in Bermuda is complete, we will move there. Notify Zhu Da and Cai Bao’er and have them prepare for any unforeseen emergencies so that the Syndicate isn't dismantled by the government."

My words brought a wave of reluctance among the women, but they also knew that such arrangements were now unavoidable. Niu Country was once again exerting pressure on the Great Dragon Country government, threatening mutual annihilation with their Black Hole Bombs regardless of the consequences. To appease Niu Country and free up more forces to suppress Japan in the East, the government had even mobilized a large army, preparing to forcibly occupy the L Prefecture and ChengD Military Regions. At the same time, the forces loyal to us within the government were being stripped away, and my recent locations had come under surveillance by State Security personnel. Unless we slaughtered every last member of the Tan family, this issue could not be resolved peacefully. However, the Tan family’s influence permeated every department in the Central Government; achieving that goal was impossible for me. But I had come to a realization: if we are all striving for global dominance, why must I cling so desperately to the current Great Dragon Country? Since we are all descendants of the Dragon, even if we leave the Great Dragon Country, we will not lose the bloodline of our ancestors.

With Xiaoyudi and Taozi, I drove the Divine Dragon Automobile straight into the Central Office Compound. The guards were swiftly subdued by Super Soldiers clad in specialized bulletproof vests and multi-functional ballistic helmets. The Central Security Bureau soldiers were indeed formidable, but for Super Soldiers, fighting one against ten, or even a hundred, was not an issue. They were equipped with various weapons, but since we wished to avoid killing, they only deployed radio frequency guns and air compression rifles—single-soldier weapons that injured without taking a life.

We stormed all the way to the door of the conference room. Xia Huren kicked the door open with a resounding crash, then positioned the others outside as a perimeter guard. I shouldered Taozi and entered the medium-sized Political Bureau conference room with Xiaoyudi.

Chairman Li Zhenyu, though seated at the head, looked visibly displeased. I hadn't contacted him much lately because I knew he was somewhat constrained, and I didn't want to burden him further.

Tan Zhong was unaware of what had transpired outside, as no gunshots had been heard. The Super Soldiers had acted with maximum swiftness, and five thousand Machine Soldiers were also providing support around the Central Office Compound, with communications control firmly in our hands. Thus, he was startled when I suddenly burst in.

"You—how did you get in here?! Guards! What are all you guards doing?"

Li Zhenyu, seeing me, actually smiled. I pulled out a chair for Xiaoyudi first, seated her, and then sat beside her, addressing Tan Zhong. "Why can't I be here? Stop calling. I’ve given them the day off. Since we are discussing national affairs, I want to listen. Aren't you proponents of democracy? I am also a member of the people, and I want to know what everyone’s actual thoughts are."

Tan Zhong was initially stunned, then burst into loud laughter. "Very well. Don't think we don't know. The matters concerning the L Prefecture and ChengD Military Regions were orchestrated entirely by you and certain individuals behind the scenes. It’s good you came; we can settle this matter now."

I countered, "General Tan, how do you think this needs to be settled? Our route to the Indian Ocean is about to be opened; our dream of a great nation is about to be realized. The Great Dragon Country cannot forever endure oppression and restraint from other nations. As descendants of the Dragon, we should strive with all our might to ensure China's rise, not drag the nation backward by clinging to its legs!"

Tan Zhong interrogated me. "We are dragging the nation down? What do you know about national affairs, you wet-behind-the-ears brat! Allowing someone like you to exist in our government is a disaster for the country! As a member of the Political Bureau, I propose to the Central Committee: strip you of all your titles immediately, sentence you to death for obstructing national security, and strip you of all political power!"

Xiaoyudi, sitting next to me, suddenly extended her arm and delivered four sharp slaps to Tan Zhong with lightning speed, left and right. She roared, "Who do you think you are to speak to my brother disrespectfully! If you dare again, I'll send you to your death right now!" A bolt of electricity shot from Xiaoyudi's fingers, striking Tan Zhong’s sternum. Struck by the current, Tan Zhong lost control of his nerves; drool mingled with urine streaming down his front.

Everyone was stunned by Xiaoyudi’s suddenly elongated arm. Tan Zhong sat slumped in his chair, soaked below the waist, unable to rise. He couldn't understand why Quartermaster Ji wasn't rushing in from outside. It now seemed clear that the people in the room, even bound together, were no match for these two.

But Tan Zhong was a man who had weathered great storms; he quickly recovered from his terror. He composed himself and subtly kicked the alarm button connected to the garrison in the Beijing suburbs. "Zhao Qian, stop speaking in such high-minded terms. Do you think we know nothing about your activities? For the past six months, you have been meticulously developing your own power base. Now, when the nation faces existential peril, you stand here preaching righteousness! If Niu Country launches a nuclear attack against us, even if the Earth isn't destroyed, the Great Dragon Country will suffer catastrophic losses. Meanwhile, pressure from Japan in the East grows heavier, and the South, in the form of Australia, is also sending us warning signals. Although the M Country has been pushed back to the Pacific by us, they have recently increased their garrison in South Korea in response to our recent military actions. The nation cannot allow you to ruin it like this; you have no strategic sense—you are a criminal against thirteen hundred million people!"

I ignored Tan Zhong’s accusations, as he completely failed to understand me. I turned to Chairman Li Zhenyu, who had remained silent. "Chairman, I would like to hear your view. Given my current capabilities, do you believe General Tan Zhong's words hold any credibility?"

Chairman Li Zhenyu cleared his throat. "Comrades, I have concealed Comrade Zhao Qian's true identity. He is, in fact, the founding commander of the Red Dragon Unit. I supported his plan for national restoration previously because he possessed the capability to execute it. Now that we have reached a critical juncture, I must make this public. With the strength of the Red Dragon, I believe the Great Dragon Country is entirely capable of linking up with the Indian Ocean in the south, conquering Japan in the east, and reclaiming the territories occupied by Russia in the north. As for Niu Country's nuclear weapons, there is no need to fear; we have the Black Hole Bombs and can completely neutralize their attacks, and we can even strike back if necessary. Niu Country has coveted our Tibet for a long time; if we don't utterly crush them this time, they will cause us endless trouble in the future."

"The Red Dragon is truly the military force of our Great Dragon Country! So the rumors circulating the world were true—this is excellent news..."

"Excellent? What's excellent about it? The Red Dragon has made numerous enemies globally; they stir up endless trouble. If this news leaks, countless nations might come forward to condemn our Great Dragon Country..."

The others began to debate heatedly. Tan Zhong's expression shifted rapidly. He had long suspected the Red Dragon's identity in his mind. Now that he knew who was behind it, he was even less willing to allow this person to remain in the Great Dragon Country. Otherwise, the status of his Tan family would certainly be forfeit, and as long as he existed in the Great Dragon Country, his family would never reach the pinnacle of national leadership.

Tan Zhong raised his hand, signaling for silence. "Gentlemen, please be quiet. Listen to me. I believe the matter of the Red Dragon is a curse, not a blessing, for our Great Dragon Country. Zhao Qian is a warmonger of the new generation. He thinks that with the backing of the Red Dragon, he can do whatever he pleases and start wars everywhere. He will destroy the foundation of our Great Dragon Country and turn us into the world's villains. What difference would we be from the Nazis of Germany, Italy, and Japan? Our Great Dragon Country seeks only to defend its current territory; we will not be ambitious invaders! Given that Zhao Qian severely threatens the security of our Great Dragon Country, I propose stripping him of his political status and sentencing him to immediate life imprisonment. Guards! Guards!"

The other members of the Political Bureau were accustomed to following Tan Zhong’s directives, and secondarily, they were genuinely concerned about their own status. If the man behind the Red Dragon grew too powerful, there would be no place left for them in the Political Bureau. Therefore, except for Li Zhenyu and Yi Tianfeng, they all approved Tan Zhong’s proposal.

I was not angry; all of this was within my expectations. Xiaoyudi, however, slammed the table and sprang up. "What right do you have to convict my brother!"

Tan Zhong shot back, "And who are you to shout at us like that!"

I stated calmly, "She is my wife. If she wants you dead, you die right now!"

"You dare!" Tan Zhong said, though he recoiled slightly. The powerful electric shock he had just received still made his heart race. The stench covering him had caused several surrounding committee members to move away. Tan Zhong rallied himself. "We who sit here are the people's representatives. To oppose us is to oppose all thirteen hundred million people of this nation! You can kill us, but can you kill the entire population?"

I gave a cold laugh. "General Tan, rest assured, I will not kill you for the moment. Chairman Li, it seems the Great Dragon Country no longer welcomes my existence. I suspect these fellows will not allow you to remain in power either. Come with us. We can still restore the Huaxia Empire once we are outside."

Chairman Li Zhenyu shook his head. "Little Zhao, I am old. You young people have your own endeavors; go and pursue them. Do not worry about me."

Tan Zhong interjected, "Comrade Li Zhenyu bears undeniable responsibility for the dangerous situation the Great Dragon Country is now in. We will discuss this matter at a future meeting."

At that moment, Tan Zhong was still playing these games with me, and I got furious, blasting him away with a punch. He slammed into the wall and rebounded onto the floor. I cursed at him, "Damn you, Old Man Tan! I'm telling you right now who's the boss here—it's your grandpa! If you keep whining, I won't guarantee your life."

"You dare hit me? You dare hit me!" Tan Zhong, a man of his former stature, how could he tolerate such rough treatment? His son, Tan Lei, was also in the conference room. Seeing his father injured, he stepped forward, intending to confront me. I knocked both father and son down together with one punch, then followed up with two more kicks, spitting out, "So what if I hit you? I'm telling you, all my people are outside. I could kill you today and face no consequence!"

Chairman Li Zhenyu urgently waved his hands at me, "Little Zhao! Absolutely not! If you do that, you truly will become a sinner to the entire nation's people. Remember what you just said: you can still bring glory to the prestige of the Descendants of the Dragon by developing outside. Go, hurry and go! The external alarm system is here, and the troops will arrive immediately. If you don't leave now, it will be too late."

Tan Zhong, Tan Lei, and the others showed triumphant smiles; they had stalled long enough, and the troops should have already surrounded the place. I laughed heartily, "I don't give a damn about your poorly equipped troops. Right now, they’re probably stuck somewhere. The capital city is under my control!"

"Tan Zhong, if the Politburo and the NPC truly represent the will of the thirteen hundred million people of this nation, then I have nothing more to say today. But if one day I find out that your actions have violated the will of the common people, that will be the day I come to take your heads!"

I drew the laser sword from my belt, suddenly soaring upwards. With a swing, I cleaved the roof open, followed by a palm strike that sent the massive concrete slab flying. Sunlight immediately flooded the conference room. I reached out, scooped up Little Yu Di, and flew toward the sky. "Chairman, Grandpa Yi, I will take good care of Qiqi and Xiao Rou. We will come back to visit you when we have time. Goodbye!"

Although the events transpired suddenly, our team has always been known for swift reactions, coupled with extremely convenient transportation. Within a single day, the entire personnel evacuated to Wenlai. Fortunately, Mom and Dad, along with the others, had lived inland for a long time, and the sudden sight of the ocean greatly mitigated the sorrow of leaving their homeland.

The wives had no objections; since they traveled constantly by air, as long as I could be with them at night, where we lived didn't matter. As for the other family members, most also evacuated over. Dragon Girl and Little Yu Di had already dispatched millions of sapper ants, and in less than a week, the Sea God City in Bermuda could be fully completed and ready for occupancy. By then, we would finally have a home truly belonging to us.

That evening, at the Wenlai naval base, we held the most comprehensive, formal, grandest, and most important meeting in our history. The leaders from all sectors attended. This meeting determined our future direction; its epoch-making significance was this: the Taihao Nation was officially established.

Considering the experience from six thousand years ago, and with Dragon Girl's Moon Base already continuing the history of Taihao, from the perspective of the development history of the Huaxia nation, Fuxi was undeniably the most fitting ancestor. To commemorate my brother-in-law, naming my nation Taihao seemed the best choice.

Dragon Girl was ecstatic about this, and everyone else agreed, signifying that we had not forgotten our roots. Wherever we went, we were still Descendants of the Dragon. Rather than staying in the Great Dragon Kingdom or elsewhere, subject to the whims of others, it was better for us to break away and forge our own path. This way, we could openly and fearlessly launch strikes against all hostile nations! If anyone dared object, they should come find us in Bermuda; we guarantee they won't return!

Now it was time for Taihao to reclaim the lost territories of Huaxia. What Zhu Da and Cai Bao’er said held even more truth: six thousand years ago, this world originally belonged to us. The conferment ceremony from that day was still vivid in my mind: my brother-in-law Fuxi conferred upon me the title of Grand Marshal of the Armies of Taihao and granted me a seat next to him. I had even governed the state affairs for him for a period; Zhu Da was named King of the Americas, commanding vast territories in North and South America; Cai Bao’er was named King of Africa, possessing all territories including Africa and nearby islands; Xia Huren was named King of the Pacific, holding fiefdoms including the Pacific Islands and Oceania. Our titles had long been undeserved; it was time to legitimize ourselves.

The capital of Taihao was established in Sea God City, with its organizational structure partially modeled after the Great Dragon Kingdom. I was naturally appointed the King and Supreme Commander of the Three Forces. Li Qi became the Premier of the State Council and Foreign Minister. The original five-person military research team, joined by Dragon Girl, would control Taihao's military and civil research. Xu Jing was Minister of Finance and Governor of the Central Bank; Fang Yanmeng, Minister of Energy and Transportation; Hua Qingqing, Minister of Health; Zhou Qiang, Minister of Personnel, Labor Security, and Civil Affairs; Zhou Ni, Minister of Water Resources and Agriculture; Xia Huren, Minister of Public Security and State Security; Xiao Chuchu, Minister of Culture, Information, and Chief of the News Agency; Cheng Susu, Minister of Construction; Ouyang Qian, Minister of Commerce. Positions not immediately needed were left unset, to be addressed later.

The meeting also formally decided to separate the Three-Realm Legion from the Red Dragon, though it retained the character 'Long' (Dragon), renaming it the Dragon Army of Taihao. The dragon is a divine creature that can ascend to heaven and dive into the sea, perfectly matching the three realms represented by the Three-Realm Legion.

As the meeting was concluding, Li Qi asked on behalf of everyone, "Zhao Qian, what is our first step?"

I projected my phone signal onto the screen and pointed at the map of Asia on the large display: "We cannot abandon the entirety of Zangyuan right now, otherwise, given Tan Zhong and his kind's temperament, they would likely return it to the Bull Nation. Furthermore, we have bases beneath Zangyuan and the T Desert. However, we cannot engage in open war with the Great Dragon Kingdom's army; that would only please the Bull Nation and Country M the most. If necessary, we can give up ground control within the traditional Sino-Indian border and retreat into underground fortifications, but we must not return the newly recovered Southern Zang area to Tan Zhong—I doubt he would dare try to take it. Qiqi, you need to go to Bangladesh to negotiate with their president. No matter the cost, we must secure the opening of Chittagong for us, preferably buying it outright for our exclusive control. Then, we will lobby Bhutan and Nepal, persuading them, along with Sikkim and Wenlai, to join us in Taihao and become our vassal states, receiving our military protection and economic support."

"Understood, I will leave tomorrow," Li Qi affirmed firmly.

Yi Xiaorou said, "I'll go with Qiqi. Her task is too heavy, and I have nothing else pressing to do."

Xu Chen, Su Xue, and Ning Shixuan chimed in, "We'll go too. It'll be good exercise for us to hone our abilities."

I nodded. They had so much to learn; gaining experience out in the field would be beneficial, but security work absolutely needed to be strengthened. I told Hua Qingqing and Xia Huren, "Given the heightened security situation, I plan to create another 210 super-soldiers, organized into ten squadrons and forty teams. Combined with the original 105 super-soldiers, we will have fifteen squadrons and sixty teams. Paired with Peach's Beast Army for protection duties, this should suffice."

Hua Qingqing nodded, "I'll work on this immediately with Professor Chen. The current supply of Serpent Pearls is sufficient."

Xia Huren said, "I will go with Commander Liu Hu tonight to select the appropriate soldiers."

Little Yu Di was in charge of the missile forces. After some consideration, I stated, "Little Yu Di, the Bull Nation has confirmed a nuclear attack plan against us, but the specific time and targets haven't been set. You must prepare for interception, and simultaneously deploy the Black Hole Bombs in Southern Zang. If necessary, we will launch a devastating strike against the Bull Nation to let them taste the might of our Taihao."

"Understood, big brother, don't worry. I will handle this matter," Little Yu Di confirmed with a nod.

I zoomed the map in on the Japanese islands and announced, "The second task is to give Japan a severe lesson, letting them know Taihao's resolute attitude towards scum."

Liu Hu, Zhang Dahai, and Shen Jian all raised their hands in agreement: "We strongly support the Commander's proposal. Attacking Japan is what everyone desires. Why don't we just sink the Japanese islands or annihilate all the Japanese people, and then we establish our regime on the islands?"

I shook my head and pulled the map back to the central plains of Huaxia: "This is our true home; we will return here sooner or later. Let Tan Zhong be smug for now; there will be a time for him to cry."

Everyone anxiously asked me, "How exactly are we going to teach the Japanese a lesson?"

"Bomb Tokyo!" I declared.

"Bomb Tokyo?"

"Yes! The Japanese are conceited. They think they can rule the world with their rubbish Bushido spirit. They think summoning the vengeful souls of a few war criminals makes them invincible. They think dominating our continental market with their products will give them control over our economy and technology. They think we, the Descendants of the Dragon, are inferior and incapable, only good for internal strife. They think they are noble beyond measure, sitting on a pedestal—in reality, they are just a pile of dog feces, a bunch of pigs! Now, I order that through Pan-American Media, we will announce to the world that in three days, the Dragon Army of Taihao will bomb Tokyo. All non-involved personnel must evacuate automatically, or we will take no responsibility for any accidental casualties!"

Xiao Chuchu responded immediately, "I'll go do that right away."

I continued, "Little Yu Di and little sister Xiao Hui's future focus should shift away from Pan-American Media and toward military research and other areas. I think it would be best for Chuchu to temporarily take over Pan-American. This will greatly aid her current work, though it will be very taxing."

Xiao Hui said, "Both I and the Miss [Li Qi] hope an experienced big sister like Sister Chuchu takes over Pan-American. None of us truly enjoy the media business. Sister Chuchu is absolutely the best candidate."

Little Yu Di added, "That’s right. In fact, neither Xiao Hui nor I made any real contribution after taking over Pan-American. Sister Chuchu is the most suitable among us. Cooperating with Huanyu's satellites, her taking over Pan-American guarantees the company will become even stronger."

Xiao Chuchu blushed, "Don't praise me so highly, you two. I only worked at the national television station for a while, so I still have many shortcomings and might disappoint everyone."

I knew the relationship among the women was harmonious and there wouldn't be any conflict over someone taking over a job. "Alright, you can all help each other when the time comes. We are currently short-staffed, so the capable must shoulder more labor."

Shen Jian, standing to the side, seemed eager to volunteer for the Tokyo bombing mission. I stopped him, "There's no need to dispatch the Air Force. The Third Fleet's Earth-class underwater fortress can launch the submarine-launched missiles. It's not worth us getting directly involved against the little Japanese. Besides, this is just a show of force; you will all have plenty to do when the real war comes."

The meeting concluded this way. The women rushed off to Little Yu Di and Dragon Girl's room to inquire about the living arrangements in Sea God City. Each of them had different requirements, so Little Yu Di and Dragon Girl could only build different houses based on everyone's preferences.

Thinking about the day's events, I felt a strange emotion. Outside the command center building, the lights were brilliantly lit. A young girl stood by the sea, her back to me, watching the tide ebb and flow.

"Jingjing," I called out softly. She had left the Great Dragon Kingdom with Cai Bao'er's family and us.

Cai Jingjing turned around at the sound of my voice and smiled at me, "Husband-brother, little brother, little brother said you had a meeting and forbade me from finding you. Is the meeting over?"

"It's finished. What are you watching? Are you not used to being away from home? Don't worry, we will return eventually. Leaving is only temporary; think of it as being on vacation."

"Hehe, Husband-brother, I'm not scared. Anywhere is fine, as long as I can be with Mom, Dad, and little brother."

"And what about me?" I asked with a smile.

Cai Jingjing giggled, "I don't know. Husband-brother, you haven't played games with me in a long time. Let's play a game!"

A childish excitement rose in me: "Alright! Is it hide-and-seek? I hide, and you seek?"

Cai Jingjing said mysteriously, "No. It's the game you often played with me before. How about I pretend to be Mom, and you pretend to be a good boy?"

Ah, playing the 'eating milk' game again? Maybe that's not quite right?

Cai Jingjing took my hand, "Let's go, Husband-brother, to my room. If you don't agree, I might cry."