The tension, panic, and fear of the four of them were completely soothed the instant the food entered their mouths.
They even fought over who could drink one more mouthful of Unicorn Cattle Meatball soup.
Xia Chujian made them another large bowl before there was finally enough to go around.
After dinner, Chen Yanjun and the others talked about Old Man Zhao's deeds at the Space Fortress.
Xia Chujian listened quietly, then said, "Go get some rest first."
"Tomorrow, I have a mission for you."
The four immediately stood at attention and saluted. "Please give us your orders, General Xia!"
Xia Chujian said, "Go tally the casualties from this Space Fortress incident."
"I want detailed records."
"Also, judging from your experience, there should be other garrison troops who escaped from the Space Fortress."
"I'll establish a temporary Command HQ in the South District of Mulan City."
"You will be my only four subordinate officers for now."
"I want you to use that place as a base and gather the surviving garrison troops from the Space Fortress."
"They are currently our most combat-capable force."
Chen Yanjun gave a bitter smile. "We can start work right away."
"But please don't place too much hope in it."
"About ten thousand people evacuated at the time."
"But they were all sniped by the Zerg. There probably aren't many survivors."
Xia Chujian said calmly, "I know."
"Even if only a hundred survived, they are soldiers who have fought the Zerg. They are the backbone of our forces."
Chen Yanjun, Lin Nian'en, Wu Hang, and Tao Pao saluted again. "Yes, General Xia!"
Chen Yanjun even said, "General Xia, I'm not tired. I'll go to South City with you right now and help you establish the temporary Command HQ."
Lin Nian'en, Wu Hang, and Tao Pao chimed