37: Fang Le officially established the army——

On the eve of the U.S. Military's attack, the atmosphere in the city was tense.

At a high-level meeting held by the Darwin City Defense Army Command, Army Commander Yue Hanshan said with a serious expression:

"Based on the U.S. Military's assembly efficiency, on the third day of our military control, which is the day after tomorrow, they will officially complete their troop deployment and arrangement."

"By then, the U.S. Military will divide its forces into four, completing an encirclement in the four directions of Darwin City!"

"At that time, we will face a truly major battle."

Everyone present nodded in agreement.

There was actually nothing left to discuss.

The necessary city defenses were being built, and the required troops had been allocated.

Every new recruit had undergone live-fire target practice and basic combat training.

And large armored vehicles like tanks and fighter jets were operated by specialized technical military personnel.

In addition, regarding city security, although the previous air raids and the enemy's distribution of leaflets caused widespread unrest among the city's residents, after repeated efforts to restore order, it has now largely stabilized.

The Self-Defense Forces as a whole were ready for battle.

But Fang Le did not announce the end of the meeting.

He did not call this impromptu meeting to hear information that could be obtained with a single phone call.

He suddenly stood up, his expression solemn, impassioned and eloquent.

"Everyone, with the great war imminent, we are about to face a difficult struggle!"

"I believe it is necessary for us to do one thing first."

What thing?

Everyone in the meeting room looked bewildered.

Fang Le slapped the table: "Establish an army!!!"

As soon as this was proposed, Yue Hanshan and others suddenly understood, but still couldn't fully grasp it.

"Commander-in-Chief, haven't we already established the Darwin City Defense Army?"

Fang Le shook his head: "No, that's far from enough!"

"Throughout world history, a distinct army with an independent name and a complete purpose will possess stronger combat power, cohesion, and fighting will than troops with only a general designation!"

At this point, everyone in the meeting room fully understood.

They nodded frequently.

"In short, prepare to establish an army plan as soon as possible! The official ceremony will be held tomorrow!"

"Yes!" Everyone responded loudly.

The second day of military control.

The Darwin City Official Television Station suddenly announced to the entire city that work and classes would be suspended today.

And invited the general public to go to Darwin City Central Square, or watch the television station's live broadcast at home, work, or school.

Since it was wartime, the city's network and communications were restricted, and people were more easily guided once they were idle.

So, many citizens, regardless of their identity, went to the city center square one by one.

Charles, a former newspaper reporter, and Jacob, an independent journalist, were specially released today.

They thought it was going to be another surrender persuasion, but the guards directly handed a set of equipment to Charles, saying: "This is your confiscated camcorder, it's temporarily returned to you today. You can use it to record and document today, but you are not allowed to disseminate anything without permission."

Charles took his familiar camcorder, utterly confused.

The guard then said to Jacob: "As for you, Mr. Jacob, you can follow and participate in the activity, but you cannot speak or do anything that disrupts the order of the scene."

Charles and Jacob jointly asked: "What exactly is going on?"

"Don't ask."

The guards drove the military vehicle, carrying Charles and Jacob forward.

Along the way, the two looked out of the car window and saw citizens, men, women, old and young, gathering in small groups along the roadside.

They all walked in the same direction, like small streams converging into a river.

Even the public buses on the street were mostly heading to the same place.

The inside of the car was packed like a sardine can.

Charles and Jacob became even more curious.

A vague feeling stirred in their hearts: something very significant was likely to happen today!

Finally, the military vehicle, with the increasingly dense flow of people, arrived at its destination.

The City Central Square.

Charles and Jacob got out of the military vehicle, and their vision was blocked by the surging crowd.

Charles had an idea, and with the help of the soldiers, he climbed onto the roof of the military vehicle. Jacob also climbed up with him.

Standing on the roof, when they looked into the distance, they were truly astonished.

In front of the military vehicle, wherever there was open ground, people stood packed together.

It was truly an endless sight.

Probably tens of thousands of people had gathered in this area, which accounted for a large proportion in Darwin City, with a total population of just over 100,000!

Charles's journalistic instinct kicked in, and he raised the camcorder lens in his hand, aiming it at the vast crowd.

Meanwhile, netizens around the world, who had been following the situation in Darwin City, spread the word:

"Darwin City officials have just announced to the world that there will be a major event."

"Quickly go into their live broadcast room to watch the live stream..."