Chapter 1894: Chapter 1887: New Official Takes Office

Luo’er entered the spacious office, where a desk and chair were specifically reserved for him.

This office used to be Li Si’s workplace, but with Lipei’s autonomy, this director of the Lipei Office had already stepped down, vacating the office.

Luo’er sat comfortably on the leather sofa, feeling inexplicably at ease, and couldn’t help but stretch, feeling a sense of nostalgia.

Ten years ago, he stood opposite the desk, receiving orders from Wang Xu. Ten years later, he sat in the seats of Wang Xu and Li Si. So, who will be the next to stand opposite him?

He looked up to see Feng standing straight at the doorway with her hand on the handle of her sword, and waved for her to relax, saying, “No need to be so formal, just be as casual as you are in the team.”

“Oh.”

Feng nodded, seemingly accustomed to Luo’er’s casualness. She walked forward, opened the bookshelf, picked up a book at random, and sat on the sofa by the door, flipping through it, with her long sword casually laying aside.

Just then, the office door creaked open, and Feng merely glanced up before looking down at her book again. Her reaction indicated that the visitor was probably an acquaintance.

Cheng Ziang pushed open the door, looked at Feng, and said with his arms akimbo, “Feng, this won’t do. You’re a guard, you can’t be so casual.”

“I told her to be at ease, don’t criticize her,” Luo’er explained.

“I knew it…”

Cheng Ziang shrugged helplessly while entering the room. As he glanced up, he saw the nameplate on Luo’er’s desk, read it aloud out of habit, “Lipei Defense Command, Junior General Luo’er?”

“Yes,” Luo’er froze for a moment, quickly picking up the nameplate, said with a wry smile, “The character for ‘Major’ is missing a stroke, turning it into ‘Junior.’ I’ll fix it later.”

“That’s really unlucky,” Cheng Ziang jested, crossing his arms, “Should I call you Commander or Your Excellency?”

“Just call me Commander or Luo’er. ‘Your Excellency’ feels even more unlucky,” Luo’er said, placing the nameplate back.

“Work and life must have their priorities, Commander, Your Excellency,” Cheng Ziang said with a smile.

“Alright then, Chief, Your Excellency, is there something you need?” Luo’er said with a helpless smile.

“This is the staff list from the Staff Department, please review it.”

Cheng Ziang stepped forward, placing the document in his hand on the table in front of Luo’er.

“Do we need to be that formal…”

Luo’er shook his head, lowered his head, and began reviewing the personnel list.

Although he didn’t recognize anyone on the list, he seriously scrutinized each person’s file and resume.

After about ten minutes, upon confirming there were no issues, Luo’er signed his name at the bottom of the document and handed it to Cheng Ziang.

“No problems, proceed as usual,” Luo’er stretched and said.

“Shouldn’t you consider setting up a Human Resources Department? You can’t always do everything yourself,” Cheng Ziang said, taking the document.

“We’ll talk about it later. Right now, we’re lacking staff. Administration took away most people, and the military department is just left with so few,” Luo’er said helplessly.

“That Murong, always trying to replicate the Lipei District government structure. Doesn’t he know we subspecies people are limited in number?” Cheng Ziang couldn’t help but complain.

“You can’t say that,” Luo’er gestured, “Maintaining order in Lipei is crucial, it’s the military department that can wait. As long as the administration is well-organized, it will eventually benefit the military.”

“There are hundreds of thousands of people in Lipei now, you can’t always rely on a few people ruling the majority. It’s time to promote talent from the Otherworld people in Lipei,” Cheng Ziang said.

“I know, but… headquarters… always hopes that Lipei remains in the hands of our own kind, that is, subspecies people. Although they haven’t stated openly about the Otherworld people, deep down, there’s always a distrustful, resistive mindset,” Luo’er sighed.

“Luo’er,” Cheng Ziang raised his eyebrows and said, “Right now, Lipei is in your hands, you’re Lipei’s highest military-political official, and headquarters now only has advisory power. Moreover, Lipei’s logistical support isn’t under their jurisdiction, it’s handled by the Renda. So, no need to completely follow their directives.”

Upon hearing this, Luo’er couldn’t help but smile wryly and shook his head saying, “I know what you’re trying to say, but these things can only happen slowly. After all, Lipei has always been the headquarters’ base, you can’t just start calling the shots the moment you take over Lipei. The lessons of the Dongsheng Empire are still vivid.”

“Just a suggestion,” Cheng Ziang shrugged, “No need to stick to outdated rules, things that were unreasonable then should be changed now.”

“Speaking of which,” Luo’er suddenly thought of something, looking at Cheng Ziang and said, “Your father is still in Lipei, right?”

“Hmm,” Cheng Ziang hesitated before blinking and asking, “Why are you looking for him?”

“I want to establish a diplomatic department to connect with Odelanqi, but I’ve been racking my brain and still can’t think of suitable personnel,” Luo’er wrinkled his brows slightly, troubled.

“He’s not suitable,” Cheng Ziang said unceremoniously, “Though he’s a Northern Aud person, he’s good at fighting, sending him to do diplomacy is overestimating him.”

“Not planning on having him handle diplomacy, but with him there, it would be more stable. After all, he was once the Sword Saint of the Western Continent and a palace guard,” Luo’er said.

“I’ll ask him later. Anyway, he idles around the city doing nothing,” Cheng Ziang sighed.

“Sorry to trouble you and your father again.”

“Don’t say that,” Cheng Ziang waved his hand dismissively and said, “I just said we need to involve the Otherworld people in governing Lipei. Even though my old man is an Aud, he’s ultimately a Lipei person. Contributing to Lipei is only right.”

After speaking, he turned to leave.

While at the door, Luo’er couldn’t help but say, “Actually, I keep wondering if I should send you and your father to Odelanqi for diplomacy.”

“That would be hurtful, have you considered Gudelv’s feelings?” Cheng Ziang turned back with a smile.

“But considering it might be dangerous, it was dismissed,” Luo’er said, spreading his hands.

“Who says it’s dangerous?”

Cheng Ziang rolled his eyes and left the office.

It wasn’t long after Cheng Ziang left that Baiyue knocked on Luo’er’s office door carrying some documents. Unlike Cheng Ziang’s casualness, Baiyue, dressed in a military uniform, exuded an aura of authority and looked very solemn.

“Commander,” Baiyue said expressionlessly, “Here is the personnel assignment list for the Intelligence and Communications Division, as well as today’s intelligence summary, please review them.”

“Oh, oh, just leave it here. I’ll take a look,”

Faced with Baiyue’s seriousness, Luo’er seemed somewhat at a loss.

“Commander,” Baiyue clasped her hands together, bowed her head and said, “At this stage, we should improve internal intelligence work. Not everyone is loyal to Lipei. There will always be those yearning for the noble life in Odelanqi, and such people must be monitored.”

“Mm, you handle these arrangements, no need to report everything to me. Handle what you can decide on your own. I’m just one person, can’t manage everything.”

“I understand…” Baiyue nodded lightly, then pursed her lips, continuing, “Additionally, I hope to recruit talent from the Otherworld people to expand our intelligence network. Such decisions, I can’t make alone.”

“Alright, bring me the dossiers later, I’ll sign them,” Luo’er said without hesitation.

“Okay, if there’s nothing else, I’ll…”

“Wait a minute,” Luo’er stopped her, then signaled to Feng, saying, “Feng, stand guard outside, and do not let anyone in without my order.”

“Understood!”

Feng nodded decisively, put down the book, grabbed her long sword, exited the office, and closed the door.

“Is there something you want to discuss?”

When they were alone in the room, it was Baiyue, usually composed, who now seemed at a loss, nervously asking in a low voice.

Luo’er stood up from his office chair, smiled and asked as he walked, “Now, should you call me Commander or just Luo’er?”

“Luo… Luo’er…” Baiyue blushed, lowered her head with a guilty conscience and replied.

Luo’er didn’t tease her much but walked straight to the window, looking at the scenery outside, lost in thought.