The main army's gathering place east of Yin City was a small town, and it was also where the Strategic Department stayed during major battles. Their job did not end once the pre-war supplies had been arranged. Throughout the entire war, all major events—such as unexpected accidents, decisions regarding battle reports when victory was near, or surrender before total annihilation—were directed by the Strategic Department under Wang Chen's command.
Therefore, they could not leave during the war. They also needed to maintain contact with the most important main army. Though they would not follow the regiments into the battlefield, they had to set up camp in the rear and remain there until the war ended.
This would not be a short period. No one knew how long the battle would last, so for convenience and to make their stay as comfortable as possible, Wang Chen directly established the Strategic Department's main camp in a small town not far from Yin City.
Furthermore, the supplies for all six main army regiments were stored there as well.
This town, originally ravaged by zombies and left in utter ruin, had become prosperous and lively after the Strategic Department spent a fortune refurbishing it. Though not a single main army regiment had arrived yet, the Strategic Department personnel had already settled in. They lacked neither food nor drink nor entertainment, and the constant flow of people made the harsh winter feel less cold.
Wang Chen took off his coat, shook off the chill clinging to him, and entered the room. Zhuang Yan followed behind him, unable to hide the smile on his face. "I didn't expect the southern supplies to be ready already. The share you gave me was quite a surprise!"
"Of course. I said I wouldn't forget you if there were benefits