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Chapter 183 Revival Currency and Military Reform (Seeking Subscriptions)

The design of the new banknotes took a lot of effort from many people. The requirement of the Corps was that it should maintain the same style as the previous currency, but also show obvious differences.

The necessary portraits and insignia are naturally included, signifying that no matter what, the Corps remains his unit and will always obey the orders of the motherland.

The scenery on the other side is actually basically the same as in the past, which not only shows the depth of civilization, but also implies one of the goals of revival.

These places, which could be reached with a ticket before the cataclysm, may be places that a generation longs for but can never see.

The magnificent landscapes thousands of miles away are imprinted on the coins that these survivors will come into contact with every day in the future. The motherland is picturesque. Although the survivors are trapped in the safe zone today, their children and grandchildren, whether they live to see these places or have never seen them before, should have the opportunity to go out of the high walls and take a look.

As Feng Zhengze once said on the radio, one day, their descendants will still be able to see the misty rain of Suzhou and Hangzhou, the springs of Licheng, and the waves of Yunmeng.

Naturally, this edition of banknotes also features some new elements not seen before, such as geometric patterns representing crystallized spiritual energy, and black stripes added to commemorate the victims of the Cataclysm.

He set it aside, while the representative in the audience continued speaking.

"Given the current strong purchasing power of spirit crystals compared to daily necessities, we will anchor one spirit crystal to one thousand revival coins. In addition, the legion will establish a crystal reserve to ensure the stability of the currency value."

Of course, the overly rigid anchor hooks have repeatedly demonstrated their inherent hidden dangers throughout human history. The draft has reserved some operational flexibility to allow for adjustments in case of future problems. However, the system is now basically operational.

"The establishment of a currency system centered on spiritual energy crystals will inject strong momentum into the production, distribution, and exchange within and outside the various military units and base cities, incentivize exploration teams to acquire resources, promote the recovery of industry and agriculture and commercial circulation, and ultimately provide strong support for the great revival of Eastern and human civilization!"

"My report is complete!"

The deliberation process proceeded as expected, and the vote passed unanimously. Applause erupted once again, and everyone's attention turned to the last discussion group. Many knew that the highlight of the summit was about to begin.

While the first three reforms are all important, their impact on the existing system is not significant. However, changes to the military system will have a real impact on the large-scale forces of each corps.

In today's environment, affecting the military is tantamount to affecting everything.

No matter how ingenious or perfect the policies are, they still need a strong and powerful army to protect them. All the achievements of civilization in the great catastrophe today are inseparable from that steel Great Wall that is truly made of flesh and blood. At the critical moment of life and death of the Eastern people, it was these people who stepped forward and even sacrificed their lives to become the concrete high wall.

A figure stood up, his military uniform solemn, his back straight, and a flash of light captured his appearance.

The reporter was Cheng Rui, the division commander of Taimengli City Division, a high-ranking officer of the corps whom Su Xun was quite familiar with. He was a representative of the younger generation of officers, and had received strong support from Su Xun and Feng Zhengze. He had made outstanding military achievements and also possessed the strength of a third-tier extraordinary individual.

"Greetings, Commander-in-Chief, Secretary-General, and fellow comrades."

Cheng Rui's voice was clear and loud, yet it also carried the unique toughness of a soldier, and his gaze toward Su Xun was full of respect.

After a slight pause, he opened the document in his hand.

"Comrades, under the leadership of the Commander-in-Chief, we have achieved one brilliant victory after another, but the threat has never gone away! The mutated beasts in the wilderness are evolving, and even greater dangers lurk in the ocean! The old-fashioned military organization and tactics have shown many shortcomings in past battles and are no longer fully adapted to the current combat missions."

"Based on this, in order to better fulfill the important mission of expanding living space for the general public and safeguarding a safe environment, after joint discussions among the 13 Corps of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, the draft of the Corps' military reform is hereby submitted."

"The core of military reform is to deeply integrate extraordinary power with traditional military power to achieve a qualitative change where one plus one is greater than two!" "This draft proposes to more systematically incorporate extraordinary individuals into all levels of the armed forces. In the future, the evaluation of military ranks will use the level of extraordinary individuals as an important selection criterion."

This single point shocked many attendees who hadn't received prior notice. It's normal logic that the capable rise to the top, but this means that in the foreseeable future, all high-ranking officers in the military will be high-level superhumans!
This is enough to drastically change the existing personnel structure of each army corps. Moreover, the new troop system has increased the size and authority of the staff team, allowing the troop commanders, who are high-ranking superhumans, to personally participate in combat on the front line.

This is another important reform based on the current battlefield situation. The survivability of superhumans on the battlefield has been greatly improved. In the future, high-level superhumans will be able to face attacks from bullets and even artillery shells. Placing them in the rear is obviously a huge waste.

Therefore, their strategy is to have the General Staff take on more battlefield decision-making power and divide the power of the commanding officers. This not only restrains the high-ranking superhumans who are in charge, but also allows them to fight on the front lines with more peace of mind.

"From the time the draft takes effect, the proportion of extraordinary individuals in each military unit and its structure will be reallocated and adjusted."

"The new regulations stipulate that, at this stage, when all levels of troops are completely out of ammunition and can only rely on the combat effectiveness of their own personnel to solve the problem, squad-level units can control and kill first-tier superhumans, and platoon-level superhumans can control and kill second-tier superhumans..."

"In this way, the requirement will be dynamically adjusted according to regional differences and environmental changes, and will be discussed and decided by each Corps."

If the previous policy involved adjusting the structure of the armed forces, this one involves a large-scale redistribution of existing personnel to achieve a balance of power among the local forces that initially developed in a chaotic manner.

Of course, this is based on detailed research and discussion, not a crude and mechanical average. For example, the proportion of troops stationed in the mainland will be lower, while the proportion of troops that will soon be engaged in naval operations will be correspondingly strengthened.

Some special units, like the Haizhou Division, might retain their traditions and enter the stage where all members are superhuman ahead of time.

Cheng Rui's voice continued.

"In line with education reform, the Corps will select outstanding tactical instructors to be stationed in schools across the country to carry out collaborative combat courses."

"Based on this, we will establish a dedicated Advanced Tactics Research Department to explore more combinations of capabilities and tactical applications!"

While these words were expected by many, they still gave people a boost. The fact that instructors were stationed in schools across the country to offer courses meant that for a considerable period of time, every school could be called a military academy. Under the extraordinary teaching program for the entire nation, the physical fitness of soldiers was no longer a concern.

The combined effect of these two reforms will likely unleash far more energy than imagined.

"Under the entire army's various corps, we will take special operations as an important development direction, select top-notch individuals to form tactical teams, and be responsible for high-difficulty tasks such as infiltration behind enemy lines, decapitation of high-value targets, and acquisition of key intelligence."

Cheng Rui spoke calmly, and the special operations mission he mentioned seemed no different from before. However, everyone present could imagine the terrifying power of these teams when they thought that they would be composed of extraordinary warriors with considerable strength.

"In addition, we will deepen ideological development and strengthen learning and education throughout the military to ensure that the troops remain true to their colors and remain loyal to the motherland and the people."

"The reform will closely revolve around the core idea of ​​leveraging the advantages of extraordinary individuals, striving to transform the strength of every extraordinary individual into the sharpest spear and the strongest shield, forging a powerful new-era military capable of winning battles and possessing excellent conduct!"

"My report is complete!"

Cheng Rui's voice was crisp and clear. He took his seat amidst applause, and with that, the four main agendas of this Extraordinary Summit came to an end.

(End of this chapter)