Simulation Game: Crisis Management

Chapter 715: Chapter 320: Highest Honor

After getting off the car, everyone couldn’t help but be shocked by the imposing building before them.

The rectangular building in a grey-blue hue had a giant emblem of the Ministry of Public Security hanging from its top, and the front doors were entirely made of bronze, with traditional Xia Kingdom ding patterns engraved in the middle, symbolizing solemnity and majesty.

On the platform in front of the steps, on the left and right, stood two soldiers in deep green ceremonial uniforms.

When Gu Ji and the others walked up the steps, they immediately raised their hands to salute.

The moment they crossed the gate, it symbolized stepping onto the highest platform of the Xia Kingdom’s police force.

In an instant, everyone’s heart pounded like a drum, an emotion that surged like a warm current from the bottom of their hearts, making the national ceremony and sense of honor truly indescribable.

They passed through the magnificent hall and entered the conference room.

The room had an antique rosewood decor, a blue carpet, and rows of long "one" shaped tables adorned with bottled water, teacups, documents, and pens. Numerous staff were setting up cameras and camcorders, arranging microphones, and making final adjustments in the corners.

"My God, Gu Ji, are we dreaming? You better hold onto me a bit; otherwise, I’ll float away!"

"Get out of here, sit tight."

Although Gu Ji said this, he also couldn’t suppress his inner excitement.

A moment later, as the award ceremony approached, the doors opened, and a group of high-ranking officials from the Ministry of Public Security in deep blue police uniforms, and even representatives from the Myanmar police department, walked in.

Even though the content of such award ceremonies was often similar.

Somehow, in this kind of occasion, one could easily be moved by the leaders’ words and drawn into memories of perilous battles of the past.

The conference reached its midway point.

It was finally time to commend and reward achievements.

There was no doubt that Gu Ji’s outstanding frontline command in Operation 324 not only sped up the rescue of hostages but also successfully evacuated the Dianyun anti-drug comrades from the enemy’s encirclement, successfully extraditing major suspect Bai Maoliang back to the country, earning even appreciation from the Myanmar police forces.

In the end, it was decided to award police officer Gu Ji a first-class merit award.

"Congratulations, Gu Ji, you’ve earned another first-class merit! Less than a year, two first-class merits, you’re simply incredible!"

"Congratulations, Gu Ji!"

Listening to the praise from Zhou Yang, Wu Kang, and others beside him, Gu Ji responded with a smile one by one.

At this award ceremony, apart from Gu Ji, another person was posthumously awarded a first-class merit, which was Wang Chaoyang, who sacrificed himself during the operation. His parents also attended the event to accept the award on his behalf.

The honor certificate and medal were personally presented by Mr. Sun from the Ministry of Public Security.

The moment they received the certificate, Wang Chaoyang’s mother wept on the spot, but her expression showed relief, as if her son’s heroic spirit was finally comforted at that moment.

Everyone present couldn’t help but be moved by the atmosphere.

When it was Gu Ji’s turn, Liao Huaixiang, with a silver wheat spike police badge on his shoulder, walked up to him in police uniform, a look of righteousness and a smile on his national-character face, taking the certificate handed over by his assistant, looked at him and said, "Congratulations, Comrade Gu Ji!"

"Thanks to the country, and thank you, Mr. Sun."

In the meeting room of the Ministry of Emergency Management, Bian Shizhang received the honor certificate from Mr. Sun, stood feet together, and saluted, then opened the certificate and placed it before himself, it was clearly written:

Awarded to warrior Bian Shizhang, with the national anti-earthquake and disaster relief first-class hero honor model title!

Indeed.

He received the highest title in the Xia Kingdom’s honor reward system.

On one hand, it was due to his outstanding emergency rescue performance during the Pakistan earthquake, and on the other, for bringing glory to the nation in cave rescue; now the whole Western media hailed a rescue warrior named Bian Shizhang who turned the tide and saved countless rescuers.

Of course, there was one final point.

That was the abnormal pattern he discovered in global geological activity statistics.

Combining these three factors, the state and the Ministry of Emergency Management finally decided to grant Bian Shizhang the highest personal honor.

Standing on the red-carpeted honor stage.

Looking at the flashes capturing "click, click", Bian Shizhang’s feelings were particularly complex at this moment.

Honestly, he couldn’t figure out why he could accomplish such earth-shattering feats. Although he had always performed excellently in the Engineering Corps, ever since the incident occurred during the Turkey earthquake, he couldn’t lift his spirits.

Moreover, a phrase constantly echoed in his mind: "May human honor forever endure," seemingly coming from a mysterious terror organization.

"Tactical assault, terror organization, what on earth have I been through..."

After the photo was taken, Bian Shizhang held his head.

"Woof! Woof!"

Just then, a shadow leapt towards him, barked twice, and wagged its pink tongue; it was his rescue dog, Xiao Jian.

Because rescue dogs, like police and military dogs, also have rankings.

So, the award ceremony would also bestow honors on these outstanding dogs. For instance, Xiao Jian was granted the highest honor: the title of "Merit Dog" for his exceptional performance in Pakistan this time.

"Xiao Jian..."

Bian Shizhang muttered this name, his mind instinctively recalling his best buddy.

During the Turkey earthquake, due to his impulsiveness and unwillingness to leave a Turkish little girl trapped deep underground, not able to pull away from the crevices, his good buddy, Xiao Jian, chose to take his place, holding the girl’s hand and instructing him to seek aid from the team.