Long Qianshan's gaze sharpened.
"The world today is no longer the world we once knew!"
"The emergence of [Skull and Bones] and the rise of Transcendents are telling us that an unprecedented transformation, one that will sweep across the globe, is coming!"
"In this transformation, whoever commands greater power and possesses more top-tier talent will dominate the world order of the future!"
"And Comrade Yue Xiaofei is an uncut gem our Dragon Kingdom has discovered amid this transformation!"
"He has flaws. He's impulsive, and even a little unruly."
"But!"
Long Qianshan's voice suddenly rose!
"He also has a sincere, patriotic heart!"
"He also possesses strength far beyond that of his peers!"
"He also has the courage to draw his blade against every injustice!"
"We shouldn't suppress or restrain talent like him! What we should do is provide him with a broader stage! Let him put his talents to full use!"
"As for that wild-horse temperament of his, I believe this great military crucible has plenty of ways to smooth out his rough edges!"
"So, my decision is-"
Long Qianshan looked around the room, then announced his final decision in an unequivocal tone.
"I approve granting Comrade Yue Xiaofei the rank of Major General!!!"
His declaration sent an uproar through the room!
Then the conference room fell deathly silent. A pin drop could have been heard.
Every general stared wide-eyed at the others, shock written across their faces.
An eighteen-year-old Major General?!
What did that even mean?!
Even if they searched the Dragon Kingdom's entire military history, including that war-torn era when brilliant generals abounded, they would never find another general so young!
This was no longer an exceptional promotion. He was practically rocketing up the ranks!
Lieutenant General Li Weiguo's mouth hung wide open, and his gold-rimmed glasses nearly