binnovel Chapter 253 The Leader Arrives
Chapter 253 The Leader Arrives
Over the past two days, Li Chenglong and the advance security team dispatched by Chen Guoqiang have been communicating and making arrangements according to the team's instructions. In addition, three X2-type spaceships from the Dawn City Air Force have arrived in the Central Theater Command. The numbering of these spaceships was only recently assigned because the soldiers at the air force base thought that β and γ were difficult to pronounce, so Li Chenglong simply used the English names.
The two original Kiel alien ships have been named X1, and the three more advanced ships given by Princess Cecily have been named X2. The five space fighters given by El and Triss have been named Dragon Fighters. It's worth noting that Li Chenglong's space factory is now capable of manufacturing Dragon Fighters, but the material requirements are enormous, and Li Chenglong has been busy fulfilling various orders from other bases, so production has not yet commenced. As for the small interstellar warship given by Teacher Lena, it remains at the air force base.
The interstellar warship uses a login system; only registered personnel can use it. Currently, only Li Chenglong, Yun Lan, and a few operators from the central computer office are registered. Zhao Liying spends her free time leading the central computer office staff in learning and training here. Li Chenglong, through the manual, also learned the exact dimensions of the interstellar warship: 65 meters long, 15 meters high, and 40 meters long from left to right on each side. Due to the use of space technology, the interior, from the cockpit to the rear cargo hold, is 1.5 kilometers long, with the cargo hold alone measuring 500 meters long and 200 meters wide.
After discussion, it was decided that Chen Guoqiang and his team of 30 people, along with 50 security personnel, would travel to Dawn City in three larger X2 spaceships, while the security personnel from Dawn City would be stationed on two X1 spaceships on either side of the three ships.
In addition to the air security personnel, ground security personnel from Anxi Base had already arrived in Shuguang City. However, they did not overshadow the guests but cooperated with the relevant personnel of Shuguang City's security and defense departments to carry out security work. The visit time has also been confirmed. General Chen Guoqiang and his team will arrive on the afternoon of October 25 and return to Anxi Base on the afternoon of November 5, spending a total of 11 days in Shuguang City. During this time, they will also take the X2 spacecraft to visit and observe three other bases in the Eastern Theater Command.
On the morning of October 25th, five spaceships took off and headed towards the Anxi base. Zheng Yong and Ma Tiancheng, representing the Dawn Army and Dawn City respectively, also accompanied them. The spaceships flew at high speed, arriving at the Anxi base in less than two hours. Then, witnessed by thousands of people at Anxi Airport, the five futuristic-style spaceships slowly landed at the airport.
Security personnel from Anxi Base first conducted a thorough inspection. Then, Chen Guoqiang, along with over a dozen generals and ministers and deputy ministers from various departments of the Huaxia Provisional General Affairs Council, boarded three larger X2 spaceships. The Dawn City Air Force soldiers boarded two X1 spaceships. Five minutes later, the five spaceships slowly rose and began a low-speed flight towards Dawn City.
Zheng Yong and Chen Guoqiang, along with more than a dozen other generals, traveled on one spaceship, while Ma Tiancheng traveled on another with some ministers and deputy ministers of the Provisional General Affairs Council of China. The other ships mainly housed security personnel and staff accompanying the delegation. Under Zheng Yong's guidance, General Chen Guoqiang and his entourage toured the X2 spaceship. He remarked with satisfaction, "This spaceship is truly excellent. It's almost completely silent, the flight is very smooth, the seats are comfortable, and it has a range of amenities."
Zheng Yong smiled and said, "Commander, you may not know this, but this spaceship was a gift from Miss Erica's sister, Cecily. There are three in total, all equipped with highly intelligent AI autopilot systems. At full speed, they can travel 900 kilometers per hour. If we use wormhole travel, they can appear almost instantly anywhere on Earth. In addition to the atmospheric flight mode, there is also an outer space flight mode, which is even faster, and the travel distance using wormhole travel will also be greatly increased. Furthermore, the spaceship itself is equipped with a large number of weapons for effective self-defense."
The group chatted and laughed on the spaceship, their relationship was very harmonious. It is worth noting that Xu Chu and Shangguan Jingyun also came along this time. Xu Chu, in particular, was visiting Dawn City for the first time. He had only seen Dawn City and the Dawn Army in videos before, and now he could finally see them in person.
The other three bases in the Eastern Theater Command originally wanted to go to Shuguang City together to pick them up, but Chen Guoqiang refused. However, he made it clear that he would go to their bases with the others and had his secretary, Han Fei, give the planned itinerary to the senior management of the three bases.
Because the spaceships were very fast, although their speed had decreased significantly compared to when they arrived, the nearly 1000-kilometer journey still took less than three hours. At 11:30 a.m., the five spaceships slowly landed at the Dawn City Air Force Base. Li Chenglong, Yun Lan, Feng Tian, Shen Menghua, Yun Qian, and dozens of other high-ranking officials from Dawn City and the Dawn Army came to the Dawn City Airport to welcome them. In addition to these people, more than 30,000 people from Dawn City came to welcome their leaders' visit.
The door of the X2-1 spacecraft opened first, and several security personnel quickly descended the ladder, followed by Chen Guoqiang and more than a dozen headquarters leaders. The scene erupted in enthusiastic applause and cheers, and the Dawn Army Band played ceremonial music to welcome Chen Guoqiang and his entourage.
Chen Guoqiang and others greeted everyone present with smiles, and then, accompanied by Li Chenglong, shook hands and exchanged friendly greetings with the main leaders of Shuguang City and the Dawn Army. The dozen or so headquarters leaders who followed also shook hands with them. Shuguang City Television Channel 1 broadcast the entire welcoming ceremony live. Afterwards, the group boarded dozens of cars and drove along Shuguang Avenue towards the Shuguang Building.
As soon as General Chen Guoqiang stepped out of the car, he saw the enormous Chinese national flag fluttering in the center of Shuguang Square, next to a shorter, much smaller Shuguang City flag. He nodded in satisfaction and waved to the crowds who had come to welcome him. He then turned to look at the 75-meter-tall Shuguang Building. The main entrance was already surrounded by staff, who were applauding enthusiastically. Behind them was a huge banner that read: "Welcome, Leader, for Your Guidance." Chen Guoqiang walked forward and shook hands with each of the staff members at the Shuguang Building before heading to the reception room with Li Chenglong.
The reception hall on the first floor of Dawn City is only open to the most distinguished guests. Envoys from other bases usually hold their meetings in the reception building next to the Dawn Building. Li Chenglong and the main leaders of Dawn City and the Dawn Army sat in a semicircle on the left side of the reception hall, while General Chen Guoqiang and a group of leaders from China sat in a semicircle on the right side. To the north of each of them was a clerk responsible for taking notes.
Reporters from Shuguang City TV and Anxi Base were also present to conduct live broadcasts and take photos. Staff poured tea and served a plate of fresh fruit to each person at their respective tables before withdrawing. Chen Guoqiang looked around the reception room and joked, "I feel like you've completely modeled this reception room after the one in Yanjing. And those big characters on the second floor of Shuguang City earlier, they're quite right. If I hadn't looked up, I would have thought I was at Tianlongmen in Yanjing."
Li Chenglong laughed and said, "Commander, you're joking. I was just messing around, I didn't mean anything by it." The two then began their conversation, while the others listened attentively. The conversation was short, lasting only an hour. Since it was already noon, Li Chenglong arranged a lavish meal.
However, in order not to affect the normal operation of the canteens on the fifth and sixth floors, Li Chenglong had Lilith convert the 14th floor of the Dawn Building into a restaurant in advance. It has a dedicated kitchen and several professional chefs who can cook both northern and southern cuisines, and is responsible for providing a variety of meals for visiting leaders during this period.
As for the accommodations of these visitors, he had made arrangements as well. The 15th to 18th floors of the Dawn Building were all designated as rest areas for these leaders, relevant staff, and security personnel. In particular, a small conference room and several offices were temporarily set up on the 19th floor.