[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-zombie-apocalypse-creation":3,"chapter-zombie-apocalypse-creation-zombie-apocalypse-creation-chapter-392":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Zombie Apocalypse: Creation",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1886869,2510,"Chapter 392: Sweeping Military Reforms","zombie-apocalypse-creation-chapter-392",392,"\u003Cp>Meanwhile, in the training field...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiaoyun was walking to the logistic building and directly into Yezi's office, where the three of them had arranged to meet today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What took you so long?\" Yiming curiously asked, with the two both already planning on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just got shot in the chest yesterday. But I'm fine now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shot? What the hell did you do over the weekend?\" Yezi asked, both of their faces looking a little shocked by his answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry about it. Anyway, let's get back to planning this. I want to get this done before the end of March...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several days quickly went by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just four days before March was about to end, the three of them finally finished writing the new military structure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It kept some of the elements, such as ranks and how the soldiers earned their promotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the army was now completely split into two army corp, with Yiming leading the first army corp that contained 100,000 soldiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, he still led his original 60,000 soldiers, and Zhen Ren and Li Miao joined his corps as they led their Division under him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yezi led the Second Army Corps, with Han Bang and Ningjing under him. Both leading Divisions contained 20,000 soldiers each.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It also meant three new Colonels would be recently promoted to fulfill the duty of leading the divisions under Yezi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Lingang was promoted to become a full motorized Division, armed with all the tanks, APC, and makeshift armored cars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Lingang wasn't under either army corps, this just meant the two had the choice to direct him as reinforcement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides the more in-depth, individual units reform, such as field hospital in every Platoon and smaller artillery units now a part of every Regiment, the logistic department was formalized with military rank as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The head of the logistics department was also promoted to general, having the same rank as Yiming, to emphasize the separation between the army and the logistics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, Xiaoyun was opposed to the idea of having an independent logistic department, but Yiming and Yezi eventually convinced them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite losing power, they both knew there needed to be a way to limit the commanders in each unit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiaoyun also implemented one reform that both Yezi and Yiming initially hesitated to agree on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a massive reshuffle among all the army units, as even Yiming's original soldier groups were being broken apart to mix with others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although they were still in the same army corp, it had to be done as Xiaoyun felt it was vital for the army to be as integrated as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also had another hidden intention, which he didn't say out loud, but they both could tell Xiaoyun was trying to break up all the factions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the army now bolstering 220,000 people, it was technically a downsize, if excluding support units and the logistic department.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason for the smaller number was due to some majors who were not part of any groups stationed in various areas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some were in water stations, while some were on important highways or in scouting missions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, the downsize wasn't going to be a 'full' downsize, as Xiaoyun already had another plan in mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he suggested bringing back the militia, both Yiming and Yezi quickly accepted it after he mentioned Li Miao's action in Qijing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All city defenses were now held by part-time reserves of militia units that lived in the local cities rather than having soldiers stationed there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, important targets were transferred over logistic department control, and the scouting mission became part of the army corps instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It meant that the army corps would either conquer new cities or be stationed outside of cities to avoid interaction with outside influence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soldiers could only enter a city when they were on a break or attending a special event.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And for many soldiers, that special event was coming up soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A Military Parade?\" Yiming murmured as he considered Xiaoyun's idea in his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, a military parade at the end of March would be great. It would let people see our army and be proud of who's protecting them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And those traders who saw it will bring the news to other factions... They will have second thoughts messing with us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's going to cost a lot.\" Yezi raised his concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A few days ago, a report from Foshan about a massive government-controlled food storage unit that was still untapped,\" Xiaoyun argued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't see why not then,\" Yiming stated as she shrugged his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yezi?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are we implementing this reform first, or having the parade happen first?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiaoyun sat in silence as he lightly tapped on the table, thinking of the pros and cons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After... Let those soldiers be with each other on the parade before the shuffle happens.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yezi intentionally leaked the news of a military parade, the entire town was abuzz.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Newspapers were already running emergency print of analysis of the reasoning behind it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some were basic, like a celebration of the conquest of Foshan, while some were on point, as they predicted something big would happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no one was madder than Yuqi, who brought it up the first time Xiaoyun came home from the training field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiaoyun, why didn't you tell me you're going to host a military parade in advance?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We just planned it at noon. I was just about to tell you that at the dining table.\" Xiaoyun explained as the two headed to the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you guys talking about?\" Yueyue curiously asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's holding a military parade on Monday without even telling me a week in advance,\" Yuqi complained as she sat down and began eating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Military parade?\" Wuli asked excitedly as she started to miss going to the military for work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah. But this time, all the army units are going to be in Luoping.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Xiaoyun finished talking, Yuqi almost spat out her food in front of everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What! All of them? Are you crazy? There's no way we have that much food for them.\" Yuqi asked in anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiaoyun... I don't think that's a good idea. When I went to buy food, people in the town had already been complaining about the rationing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leyan's point made Yuqi even more confident as she prepared to change Xiaoyun's mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what Xiaoyun said next neutralized all the things she was about to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tomorrow and the day after, we will have a ton of food being shipped here from Foshan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They found a government warehouse storing a ton of rice and other foods. I'm sure that should be enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Yuqi bite her lips in anger, Xiaoyun smiled as he knew she had no way of arguing back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn't that still going to cost a lot of food stamps?\" Nami raised her concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's actually saving more money since the soldiers aren't on active duty, which means they get paid less,\" Wuli replied first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good luck, Yueyue... You're going to have a tough job ahead of you.\" Shuli suddenly whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know...\" Yueyue murmured as she imagined the workload, trying to make sure nobody suspicious tried to do something crazy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem, Yueyue, you don't have to worry about it that much. I'll ask Renqin to lend you a hand, too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The police can maintain most of the security stuff, so it shouldn't be that much work,\" Xiaoyun reassured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As everyone went back to eating, Anna suddenly cleared her throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem, Xiaoyun, can you come to my bedroom later? Kate and I have a little request.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiaoyun froze for a second as all of the girls looked at the three of them with suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I-I mean, we just want to talk about the weapons. I-It's not what you guys are thinking of.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anna quickly clarified as she realized how misleading it sounded when she said her line out loud earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl's face was full of disappointment, but Xiaoyun let out a sigh of relief as he nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When everyone finished eating dinner, they all headed to the living room, with Leyan staying behind to clean the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Kate and Anna headed inside their room, and Xiaoyun followed behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he stepped inside, he noticed the bullet hole being covered with a painting attached to the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem, what do you guys want to talk about again?\" Xiaoyun curiously asked as he took a seat, with the other two sitting on the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um, before we talk about the factory... I just want to apologize to you first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anna suddenly kneeled, banging her head onto the floor as she remained still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's no need for that. You don't need to apologize like that.\" Xiaoyun softly murmured as he helped Anna back up onto the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have to. What I did yesterday was unforgivable. You had the full right to punish me... Or take my life away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Anna looking down as she whispered the last part, Xiaoyun couldn't help but pat her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't need your life. I have no use for that. You being here is all I care about...\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1531,"2026-06-10T06:59:31.433Z",1,"novelbin.me","e83af04e36bfab9a5ab30d1fa91b7af28167af199dde4688a4ef772453741157","zombie-apocalypse-creation-chapter-393","zombie-apocalypse-creation-chapter-391",829,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fzombie-apocalypse-creation-cover.jpg"]