27: The US military officially declared war on the city of Darwin, and the clouds of war are approaching!

Soon after, Fang Le met with the high-ranking officials of the command headquarters for a meeting.

The high-ranking members of the command headquarters were Army Commander Yue Hanshan, Political Commissar Zhao Gang, First Combined Division Commander Luo Hui, Second Division Commander Chen Guangming, and Third Division Commander Li Dakui, among others.

Fang Le: "Are there any new developments?"

Political Commissar Zhao Gang: "The U.S. Military has already declared war on us."

Not long ago, the U.S. publicly announced to the world that it had designated the Indigenous Party as a terrorist organization and would attack Darwin City soon.

And currently, the ostensible controller of Darwin City is the Indigenous Party.

Fang Le nodded: "This is not unexpected... So, when will they attack?"

Army Commander Yue Hanshan: "The total strength of the U.S. Military currently gathering at Darwin Base to the north is estimated to be only a few thousand, which is even less than ours."

"But it's only a matter of time before the U.S. Military attacks. According to preliminary intelligence, the U.S. is dispatching troops of various branches from all over, including their homeland, overseas bases, and overseas task forces."

"It is estimated that within a few days, a massive number of troops will gather at Darwin Base."

"At the same time, more than one military satellite will gather above us."

Fang Le: "Understood. Notify me when the U.S. Military completes its deployment."

"By the way, how are our city defenses doing now?"

First Division Commander Luo Hui: "Minefields have been laid outside the city, and defensive lines are being deployed layer by layer inside the city according to urban warfare standards. Various heavy equipment, anti-aircraft weapons, and early warning devices are mostly complete, but it will still take time to fully deploy them."

Fang Le nodded: "Well done, keep up the good work."

Second Division Commander Chen Guangming: "Alas, it's a pity that our total usable troop strength is only 10,000. Should we recruit more soldiers?"

Fang Le shook his head: "No, we won't recruit more soldiers for now. I have my own plans."

Third Division Commander Li Dakui also spoke up: "Commander-in-Chief, I heard that some people plan to cause trouble within the city when the American military is pressing down and the civilian morale is unstable."

"I suggest that in troubled times, severe measures should be used. We should immediately implement military control over Darwin City, and once troublemakers are found, they should all be killed!"

Fang Le hesitated for a moment, then said: "Hmm, then let's implement military control as soon as possible."

As war approached, all mercy and leniency were out of the question, even if military control would affect the normal lives of all city residents.

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Darwin City, led by the City Hall, quickly announced that a military control policy would be implemented, with no end date set for military control, and officially beginning tomorrow.

On the day of military control, all important materials would be rationed.

On this day, a large amount of chaos appeared within the city. Some people resisted due to dissatisfaction with military control, and some wanted to take the opportunity to cause destruction.

For those with malicious intentions and violent resistors, those who should be arrested were arrested, and those who should be killed were killed.

Ultimately, the lives of most people returned to their original routine.

Fang Le reviewed the intelligence summary after the announcement of military control. Political Commissar Zhao Gang, who was in the City Hall and handling municipal affairs on behalf of the Darwin City Defense Army, called to report:

"Commander-in-Chief, just now, many big businessmen and wealthy individuals from the urban area came to the City Hall in groups to visit."

Fang Le: "Oh? What did they come for?"

Zhao Gang: "They donated corresponding materials and money stored in local banks."

Fang Le didn't have much of a reaction.

He had already anticipated this.

After gaining control of the city, he had sent people to monitor these wealthy businessmen with large assets, preventing them from escaping.

Now these people were donating things to show submission and seek protection.

The communication with Zhao Gang ended.

Fang Le felt a little restless, wanting to go out and take a look around.