New Military Intelligence

North City was supposed to strike out at the invading enemy, sparing its residents any disruption to their work and daily lives.

Yet today, the entire city had still been placed under martial law.

Chen Cheng had come from Desert Town to the only major city within this base area.

Though it was called a major city, its architectural layout made it clear that the place was still quite desolate.

Chen Cheng did not comment much on the martial law order issued by City Lord Dolong. He went to the City Lord's Mansion to meet Dolong, affirmed his changes, and offered him some encouragement.

"This time, I came to disturb you uninvited. Bourne wrote you a work report. Thank you for your cooperation with our work. In the future, I'll still have to trouble you to put more care into the administrative affairs of this base area."

Chen Cheng's words were not merely encouragement; they were also a calming pill for Dolong.

When Dolong saw Chen Cheng, his eyes brimmed with tears. Hearing Chen Cheng's affirmation, he nodded again and again, declaring that he would never fail the trust Chen Cheng had placed in him.

After the two had met, Chen Cheng's primary purpose in coming was still military matters, so Dolong did not continue accompanying them and instead went off to handle official business.

"His change has been tremendous."

Chen Cheng lifted his teacup, took a sip, and said to Bourne beside him.

"Indeed. His thinking has changed greatly, though he still carries some burdens in his heart. But after meeting with Your Majesty this time, I believe those burdens will lighten somewhat."

"We must do the transformation work well. We must also give opportunities to those old bureaucrats and nobles who can be transformed.

Our revolutionary work must