427: General situation of the 19th Division

He Dong nodded slightly and explained in an orderly manner.

"Him? Army Commander Cang transferred him to the 75th Division, where I was before, to serve as Deputy Division Commander. And the Division Commander of the 75th Division will also be transferred soon, at which point he can be compensated by becoming the Division Commander of the 75th Division. Army Commander Cang arranged it this way, taking various circumstances into account, hoping to satisfy everyone."

As He Dong spoke, he observed Li Yang's expression, hoping he would understand such personnel changes.

Hearing He Dong's words, Li Yang nodded gently, a hint of approval in his eyes.

He silently breathed a sigh of relief, feeling that Army Commander Cang's handling of the situation was indeed good.

That Deputy Division Commander had worked hard in the military for many years and deserved such a reward; it was a fitting acknowledgment of his contributions.

However, Li Yang's brows soon furrowed slightly.

He mused to himself, if the 75th Division Commander was to be transferred soon, then according to the normal promotion process, He Dong, by staying in the 75th Division, could have smoothly risen to Division Commander.

But now that he had been transferred, wouldn't he have lost a promotion opportunity for nothing? For He Dong, this was undoubtedly a significant sacrifice.

Li Yang's eyes held a hint of doubt and confusion, his expression somewhat strange as he looked at He Dong, seemingly probing for something.

He Dong, being exceptionally perceptive, immediately understood Li Yang's doubts.

The corners of his mouth curved slightly into a calm smile, and he spoke with a firm yet peaceful tone.

"It is a soldier's duty to obey orders, and there will be plenty of promotion opportunities in the future. Every transfer is a trust and arrangement from the organization; no matter where we go, we can contribute our strength to the Imperial Homeland Security Force."

As He Dong said this, his eyes revealed a sense of openness and loyalty, as if he had no hesitation about his decision.

Li Yang looked at He Dong's unconcerned expression, and his heart stirred slightly.

He said no more, only silently noting He Dong's rare magnanimity and spirit of sacrifice.

He secretly told himself that if he had the chance in the future, he would definitely help He Dong, not allowing such a loyal and dedicated soldier who considered the bigger picture to suffer a loss.

In fact, at the very beginning, when He Dong received Army Commander Cang's order, his heart couldn't help but ripple with layers of doubt.

After all, he was originally in the 75th Division, and as long as the Division Commander was transferred, he could smoothly be promoted to Division Commander—a promotion opportunity many dreamed of.

But He Dong deeply knew that as Army Commander Cang's capable subordinate, obeying orders was a soldier's fundamental principle, and he absolutely could not defy orders for personal gain.

Later, when he learned why he was being transferred to the 19th Division, his reaction was completely different from the previous Deputy Division Commander of the 19th Division.

The previous Deputy Division Commander of the 19th Division was filled with resentment and even indignation because of the arrival of the airborne Lieutenant Colonel.

He Dong, however, showed no displeasure; instead, he was excited and delighted.

In his opinion, Li Yang being exceptionally appointed as Division Commander with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel implied an identity and power that were far from ordinary.

He keenly realized that this might be a rare opportunity.

Working with such a superior with a special background and ability could not only allow him to learn more experience and knowledge but also potentially bring new opportunities for his future development.

He deeply understood that befriending a prominent figure like Li Yang, with his special background and power, might not yield obvious immediate benefits, but from a long-term perspective, the future rewards would far outweigh a mere Division Commander position.

It was like planting a precious seed in a vast land; at present, it might just be a silent cultivation, but in the future, it could yield a forest laden with fruits.

He couldn't help but shake his head inwardly, thinking that the previous Deputy Division Commander was truly shortsighted.

He only saw the immediate small gains and temporary positional changes, but failed to see the broader scope for development and potential opportunities.

At this moment, He Dong respectfully said to Li Yang.

"Division Commander Li, the inauguration ceremony is ready, just waiting for you to preside over the overall situation."

His tone was full of anticipation and respect.

Li Yang nodded slightly and followed He Dong inside.

Along the way, He Dong, like a diligent and responsible guide, began to explain the specific situation of the 19th Division to Li Yang in detail.

Although he had only recently been transferred, his many years of experience in the military and keen insight gave him a certain understanding of the basic Condition of various divisions.

Moreover, after receiving the transfer order, he had carefully studied the relevant materials of the 19th Division, so he already had a relatively clear understanding of the situation there.

He Dong walked and introduced in an orderly manner.

"The 19th Division has a total of 21 regiments, and each regiment has approximately 50,000 officers and soldiers. These 21 regiments are distributed in different areas, undertaking different tasks, but they are all indispensable and important forces of our 19th Division."

Hearing this number, Li Yang couldn't help but be surprised.

He originally had some concept of the military's scale, but he hadn't expected a single division of the Homeland Security Force to possess such a massive troop strength.

Fifty thousand people per regiment, 21 regiments added up to over a million troops.

These millions of soldiers, like countless screws, were tightly connected, forming a powerful and undeniable military force.

A hint of shock flashed in his eyes, and he also felt the heavy responsibility on his shoulders.

He deeply knew that as the Division Commander of these millions of soldiers, every decision he made could affect the fate of countless people, and he had to act cautiously.

He Dong led Li Yang toward the venue, continuing to introduce the situation of the 19th Division.

"Although our 19th Division is stationed in Guangjing Sector No. 3, the scope we are truly responsible for encompasses a total of 9 Galaxies, and each Galaxy is roughly similar to Guangjing Sector No. 3."

Li Yang frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and then asked.

"So, that means the other eight Galaxies are all like Guangjing Sector No. 3, entirely composed of Imperial vassal civilizations?"

His eyes revealed his concern and curiosity about this area of responsibility.

He Dong nodded and replied.

"Yes, our Imperial Homeland Security Force' job is to be responsible for the order of these Galaxies. Although these vassal civilizations maintain their own characteristics and development to a certain extent, they all need to operate within the framework of the Empire's rules. Our duty is to ensure peace and stability within each Galaxy and prevent any situations that threaten the Empire's security and order.

But to be honest, the 19th Division is considered one of the weaker divisions in the military. For example, the First Division is responsible for managing over 30 Galaxies. The responsibilities they bear and the challenges they face are much greater than ours."

He Dong's tone contained admiration for the First Division.

Although the Imperial Homeland Security Force do not rank based on strength, as the First Division, they naturally would not betray their title as 'First.'

"Over 30 Galaxies..."

Li Yang murmured softly, his mind beginning to calculate carefully.

The Imperial Homeland Security Force had a total of 101 divisions, even if averaged out to 15 Galaxies per division, that would still be over 1,500 Galaxies.

Li Yang couldn't help but sigh inwardly, truly worthy of being a directly administered Imperial unit; the treatment and strength were indeed different.