Chapter 34: Shen City Security Army Inspector

Congratulations, host, you have received an item reward: Shen City Security Army Inspector token (Regular Fourth Rank).

Lin Yu immediately opened the system panel to view the description:

Shen City Security Army Inspector:

Rank: Regular Fourth Rank

Authority: Represents the Great Dry Central government to supervise the Shen City Security Army and its subordinate institutions.

Special Permissions:

Can inspect all military and political affairs of the Security Command Headquarters, including the commander himself.

Has the authority to mobilize resources of each bureau for joint operations.

May enter any secret location of the Security Command Headquarters at any time.

Has direct supervisory authority over major cases.

May bypass the Security Commander and report directly to the Great Dry Central.

In special circumstances, has the right to temporarily assume the duties of the Security Commander.

Explanation: The Inspector is actually an imperial envoy dispatched by the Great Dry Central to Shen City, serving as an important force for the court to monitor local military and political affairs. Though the rank is not high, because he represents the central government, even the Security Commander dares not neglect him.

"Now that's a true imperial sword!" Lin Yu's eyes lit up.

He was originally just the Director of the Fourth Action Bureau, but now he has transformed into the court's eyes in Shen City. That's far more powerful than any bureau chief.

The entire Security Command Headquarters, from the commander down to the six major action bureaus, falls within his supervision. No one's minor moves can escape his sight.

Add to that the nearly three thousand German-equipped troops at his command...

A flash of brilliance crossed Lin Yu's eyes. In Shen City, hardly anyone could challenge him now.

Lin Yu retrieved the gold‑bordered commission from the system space and examined it closely:

【Great Dry Cabinet Military Affairs Office specially grants

Hereby appoints Lin Yu as Shen City Security Army Inspector, with a Regular Fourth Rank title.

To represent the court in supervising the Shen City Security Army and its subordinate institutions, upholding impartial law enforcement without favoritism.

Special Authorization:

1. May inspect all military and political duties of the Security Command Headquarters, including the commander himself;

2. Has the authority to mobilize resources of each bureau for joint operations;

3. May enter any secret location of the Security Command Headquarters at any time;

4. Holds direct supervisory authority over major cases;

5. May bypass the Security Commander and report directly to the Military Affairs Office;

6. In special circumstances, may temporarily assume the duties of the Security Commander.

Seal: Great Dry Cabinet Military Affairs Office

Imperial Golden Seal: Imperial Command Inspection】

Lin Yu gently brushed the golden seal on the commission, a faint smile appearing at the corner of his mouth.

This is truly a valuable thing. With this status, he's no longer just a minor Fourth Bureau Chief, but an imperial envoy representing the court to oversee the entire Shen City security system.

Even the Security Commander Qin Dong Zhi must give him a bit of deference.

"Now this is interesting," Lin Yu chuckled lightly, "Proceed with the third draw!"

【Starting the third draw...】

Congratulations, host, you have received a material reward: German-made military vehicles and supplies.

【Detailed list:

Mercedes‑Benz K‑type sedan: 5 units

(Note: In 1918 these were the latest luxury sedans; Shen City has no more than three in total.)

2. Volkswagen barrel‑type officer command vehicle: 5 units

(Note: The German army's newest officer vehicle; Shen City has not yet seen this model.)

Oppo military truck: 20 units

(Note: The German army's main transport truck, extremely rare in China.)

Gasoline reserves: 20,000 tons

(Note: In an era when horse‑drawn carriages remain the primary transport, such a quantity of gasoline reserves is astonishing.)

One large underground oil tank

(Note: Built with the latest German technology; Shen City of this era has not yet had such advanced storage facilities.)】

"Good fellow!" Lin Yu's eyes widened.

These are the top‑tier items of the era! Take those five Mercedes sedans—Shen City can't even find three. As for the military vehicles, they're unheard of.

The most astonishing is the 20,000‑ton gasoline reserve. In a time when carriages are still the main transport, only foreign garrisons could possibly stock that much gasoline.

"Now that's truly prosperous," Lin Yu chuckled, "Just these vehicles and fuel would astonish the whole of Shen City."

With this equipment, his troops can truly achieve mechanization. In this era, such mobility is practically a dimensional‑reduction strike!

"These three draws," Lin Yu calculated, "a regiment of German‑equipped troops, an Inspector's status, plus these beyond‑their‑time vehicles and fuel... *tsk tsk*, Shen City is getting more and more interesting."

He lifted his wineglass, took a gentle sip of red wine, and felt elated.

Lin Yu leaned back in his chair and began to plot silently.

The previous 850‑person German‑equipped battalion could continue to be stationed in the backyard of Lin Gong Guan. After all, the Fourth Bureau Chief has his own armed forces, which is not uncommon in Shen City.

But the current Northern Expedition Army division of over two thousand men is hard to place at the moment. Such a large force can't simply be crammed into a backyard, can it?

At that moment, the system's alert tone sounded:

【Tip: As Shen City Security Army Inspector, possessing one's own armed forces is entirely reasonable. This unit can be incorporated into the Inspector's department as a directly subordinate force.】

Lin Yu's eyes lit up.

Yes! The Imperial Inspector represents the court supervising the entire Shen City security system; isn't it quite normal to have a decent force under his command? This way, that German-equipped regiment gains a legitimate official establishment.

However...

Lin Yu narrowed his eyes; he does not plan to reveal his Imperial Inspector identity for the time being.

"Let this unit stay hidden for now," he murmured, "and when the critical moment comes, I'll reveal my Imperial Inspector identity—that'll be the true trump card!"

By then, not only will the unit have a legal identity, but the power in my hands will also rise significantly. That's truly killing two birds with one stone!

"However, this unit first needs to find a place to be stationed," Lin Yu stroked his chin and began to think.

After all, a force of over two thousand isn't easy to hide; we must find a suitable place to station them.

Lin Yu narrowed his eyes and thought carefully.

Stationing so many troops inside the city would indeed be too conspicuous. Even with the Imperial Inspector's identity as cover, it wouldn't be suitable.

"We need to find a place outside the city..."

A sudden idea flashed in his mind: buy a plot of land outside the city and build a military base!

This idea is good. Choose a place with concealed terrain, occupying fifty mu, which is more than enough. Most importantly, it can prepare for the future.

"With the system being so powerful, maybe in a while the summoned unit will be a division-level unit," Lin Yu secretly calculated, "we must find a suitable station for these troops."

A military base occupying fifty mu can be built into a regular barracks. Barracks, training ground, arsenal, garage, fuel depot... everything is available.

By then, concentrating the troops here will be convenient for management and training. Most importantly, we can also station the military vehicles and fuel reserves here.

"Once I have firmly established myself in Shen City..."

A glint of coldness flashed in Lin Yu's eyes.

This corrupt Great Dry Dynasty should have collapsed long ago. Corrupt officials run rampant, the Great Powers bully at will, the people are displaced... What use is there in keeping such a dynasty?

"First build the base," Lin Yu murmured, "once the troops are settled, we should consider the next step."

He raised his cup and drank it all in one gulp.

This Shen City is about to undergo a change!