690: Chapter 670 Two and a Half Years of Inspection

The starship's jump-drive afterglow gradually faded in the Star Domain, and time, like the dark matter flowing through the Universe, silently crossed vast dimensions.

In the blink of an eye, two and a half years had swiftly passed.

This comprehensive inspection operation, which swept across the entire Xili Empire, finally officially concluded today.

As one of the core driving forces behind this storm, the Central The 33rd Inspection Team led by Li Yang was truly the Empire's sharpest “cleaner” during these hundreds of days and nights of their journey.

They successfully completed strict inspections and in-depth reviews of a total of one hundred Galaxy Clusters.

This report card was weighty and dazzling.

The statistics were coldly engraved in the Empire's archives.

During the Inspection Team's inspection period, more than 400,000 Officials of various ranks, from Galaxy Cluster Speakers and Guard Division generals to grassroots Section Chiefs, were arrested according to law.

And the number of grassroots staff and auxiliary personnel who were dismissed, detained, or handed over to the judiciary due to their involvement in cases reached several millions.

Wherever The 33rd Inspection Team went, corrupt elements had nowhere to hide, and unhealthy trends were swept away, making them the “iron-faced benchmark” revered and feared by all Imperial Officials.

The Finlanduo Star Cluster was the last stop for The 33rd Inspection Team's comprehensive inspection.

On the top floor of the temporarily requisitioned Inspection Team's office center, Li Yang sat alone behind a large desk.

Outside the window was the Finlanduo Star Cluster's iconic double-helix nebula; pale purple stardust unfurled like ribbons in the dark Universe, breathtakingly beautiful, yet also tinged with a hint of travel weariness and desolate solitude.

His fingertips unconsciously stroked the corner of the desk, his gaze distant as he looked at the sea of stars, his thoughts churning.

“More than two years, and it's finally come to an end.”

Li Yang murmured to himself, his tone reflecting the relief of shedding a heavy burden, as well as some uncertainty about the future.

“I just don't know where I'll be transferred after this inspection ends and the Inspection Team is disbanded...”

After all, the Inspection Team was a temporary establishment; once the mission was complete, personnel would naturally return to their respective posts or receive new appointments.

With his current resume and achievements, the Empire would certainly not assign him arbitrarily, but whether it would be to oversee a key unit or be dispatched to a local area, everything remained unknown.

Just then, the terminal on the desk suddenly emitted a crisp alert tone, breaking the silence of the office.

This was the Empire's highest-priority encrypted communication alert.

Li Yang's heart stirred; he collected his thoughts, raised his hand to tap the desktop, and a pale blue light screen instantly unfolded before him.

On the light screen, the golden emblem of the General Commission for Discipline Inspection shone brightly, and lines of neatly arranged Official text clearly appeared before his eyes.

“【Imperial General Commission for Discipline Inspection Special Commendation Order】

To: Head of the Central The 33rd Inspection Team, Li Yang

Subject: Commendation for the Perfection of the Comprehensive Inspection Mission

Content: The Xili Empire Central The 33rd Inspection Team, under the leadership of Comrade Li Yang, overcame difficulties and enforced discipline with an iron will, performing exceptionally well in the comprehensive inspection operation, exceeding all inspection targets, establishing outstanding meritorious service in purifying officialdom and rectifying discipline for the Empire, and achieving Perfection in the major task entrusted by the Central.

Now, following research and decision by the joint meeting of the Discipline Inspection Commission Committee and the Supervision Commission, Comrade Li Yang is hereby granted a special commendation. Specific rewards and subsequent arrangements for the commendation will be personally delivered and read by a special commissioner.

[Seal of the Xili Empire Official Cadre Discipline Inspection Commission]

[Seal of the Xili Empire Supervision Commission]”

After reading this commendation order of just over a hundred characters, an uncontrollable joy instantly appeared on Li Yang's face, and a sharp glint flashed in his eyes.

He was all too familiar with the Empire's commendation procedures.

Ordinary rewards, such as military rank promotions, were often issued directly via communication.

However, for a commendation order that specifically stated “to be personally delivered by a special commissioner,” this was by no means a simple commendation document.

This meant that the level of the reward was extremely high, far beyond what ordinary merits and political achievements could encompass.

At the very least, it would be a meritorious medal, and possibly even accompanied by a more significant Official appointment.

Li Yang slowly closed the light screen, unable to hide the smile at the corner of his mouth.

After more than two years of hard work, he finally received his due reward.

...

A few days later, the atmosphere at the Finlanduo Star Cluster Inspection Team's temporary office center was exceptionally clear and bright.

The fatigue from over two years of high-intensity inspection had not completely faded, but the sense of relief from the Perfection of the mission already permeated the entire Base.

Li Yang was playing with some small trinkets at his desk when there was an urgent yet polite knock on the office door.

“Enter.”

Pal walked in quickly, looking somewhat solemn, standing ramrod straight as he reported in a lowered voice.

“Captain Li Yang, several Imperial envoys have arrived outside the Base. They claim to be commissioners jointly dispatched by the Imperial General Commission for Discipline Inspection and the Imperial Military Department, carrying top-level travel documents, and specifically request to see you in person.”

Upon hearing that they were sent by the General Commission for Discipline Inspection, Li Yang immediately understood.

These must be the special envoys sent to deliver the commendation and rewards!

His heart quickened; he immediately stood up from his office chair, straightened his neat Inspection Team leader's uniform, and with a tone of anticipation and solemnity, quickly instructed.

“Quick, invite them in immediately!”

“Yes!”

Pal responded and quickly turned to leave.

In just a moment, the office door was pushed open again.

Under Pal's guidance, several special envoys, dressed in black formal attire with composed and dignified demeanors, entered in single file. Their steps were uniform, and their expressions solemn.

But when Li Yang's gaze fell upon the figure at the forefront, he paused slightly.

Leading them was a woman with a tall, graceful figure and a gentle yet authoritative demeanor. Her features were delicate and clear, and her expression was calm.

Li Yang stared at her for a few seconds, finding her remarkably familiar, feeling as if they had met before.

In a flash of insight, he suddenly remembered her identity and instinctively called out.

“...comrade Lan An?”

Upon hearing this, the woman immediately smiled, her previously serious expression instantly softening, and her voice was warm and natural.

“Haha, I really didn't expect Comrade Li Yang to still remember me after all this time.”