Ding-dong
A video window popped up, and Su Lan saw Commander Zhao Chen, along with five other people maintaining contact at the same time.
Charlotte of the First Legion of the Falcon Dragon, Chi Tong of the Second Legion, and Shen Bing of the Third Legion.
And Bai Xue and Zhao Wan'er, who are respectively in charge of the two special fleets.
"Everyone is here."
Looking at the six video windows in front of him, Zhao Chen said with a hint of helplessness, "I called you all here because I want to have a short meeting."
There's one thing I'm having trouble deciding on.
As he spoke, Zhao Chen scratched his head.
“You said we can discuss it,” Akame said.
Zhao Chen looked at the women and said, "It's about the selection of the commander of the Fifth Legion of the Wraith Dragon."
Upon hearing the commander say this, the six women present understood why they had been summoned to this video conference.
Given their current status, they would not be vying for the position of commander of the Fifth Legion of the Falcon.
"So far, I have two candidates on my side."
Xue Xiaoxiao and Medusa.
Both have their own strengths.
"So for the time being, I don't know who to appoint as the commander of the Fifth Legion of the Falcon," Zhao Chen said with a shrug.
So that's what the problem was.
Zhao Chen continued, "You are very familiar with both of them, and have even worked together."
Therefore, I've decided to take your opinions into consideration.
Everyone has their own things to take care of, so let's be straightforward.
The six of you will vote directly, each choosing one person you support.
Su Lan and Shen Bing exchanged a glance. Their commander always seemed to just hand the choice over to them in these kinds of situations.
Okay, let's begin.
"Make your choice within one minute." Zhao Chen ignored the six people's reactions and announced the start.
Each of the six people had a choice displayed in their video window.
On the left is Xue Xiaoxiao, and on the right is Medusa.
Su Lan was the first to make a choice, clicking directly on Medusa on the right.
"I thought you would choose Xue Xiaoxiao. Didn't you two have a good relationship when you were in the academy?" Zhao Chen said with some surprise.
Su Lan explained, "Because I am very familiar with Xiao Xiao, I know that although Xiao Xiao has great talent, her personality makes it difficult for her to take on the responsibility of commanding a legion fleet for the time being."
Comparatively, Medusa's extensive combat experience, composure, and experience in managing the snake-people make her a more suitable candidate.
Zhao Chen nodded; this was also one of Medusa's advantages.
Shen Bing also chose Medusa at this time, for the same reason as Su Lan.
Wolf Girl Bai Xue and Zhao Wan'er, however, chose Xue Xiaoxiao.
Their reason was very simple: they liked Xue Xiaoxiao's fighting style, that fearless and indomitable fighting spirit.
Zhao Chen looked at Akame and Charlotte.
The two made their choices almost simultaneously.
But Akame chose Xue Xiaoxiao, while Charlotte chose Medusa.
Alright, three votes to three.
Zhao Chen covered his face, wondering if they were doing it on purpose, throwing this choice back at him.
“Commander, I think you actually have a better option,” Charlotte said at this moment.
"A better option? Who?" Zhao Chen asked, puzzled.
“Secretary Chu Xuan,” Charlotte said.
"Chu Xuan?" Zhao Chen was somewhat surprised.
Charlotte said, "To be honest, it's a real waste of Chu Xuan's talents to have her serve as your secretary and assist Lilith."
The advantages that Medusa and Xue Xiaoxiao possess, Chu Xuan also possesses.
Chu Xuan has experience managing the Chu River Star Region, commanding the Chu Family Legion fleet, and possesses considerable combat experience and talent.
Your only concern might be her identity.
But I think she should be in the position of commanding the operation, rather than assisting others.
Zhao Chen squinted. To be honest, Chu Xuan was indeed a very suitable candidate.
That's her identity.
"Commander, I think your concern is completely unnecessary."
As you mentioned before, the future JF-17 Legion will face threats from other empires, and even other races from other universes.
Before that, continuously improving our capabilities is the most important thing, and high-level talent is the most crucial element.
Although Goddess Academy-class starships can cultivate key personnel, talent is something that cannot be forced or sought.
"You're willing to recruit even the Su family, so why can't you accept Miss Chu Xuan truly integrating into our Dragon Legion?" Charlotte said earnestly.
"I understand. Let me think about it. This meeting is adjourned. Please don't publicize this matter." Zhao Chen said, ending the video conference.
He leaned back in his chair, closed his eyes, and fell into deep thought.
Half a day later.
Chu Xuan knocked on the door of the commander's private office.
"Enter."
As a sound came from inside, the door opened automatically.
"Old Zhao, what do you need me for?"
Lilith has assigned me quite a few tasks.
In private, Chu Xuan and Zhao Chen are even more relaxed with each other, and Chu Xuan will directly call Zhao Chen "Old Zhao".
"Sign this." Zhao Chen opened a digital panel, pointed to a spot on it, and asked Chu Xuan to sign.
Unexpectedly, Chu Xuan didn't even bother to read the text on the document carefully before signing her name, Chu Xuan, in the signature area.
"Wait, why didn't you even look at what this document is before you signed it?" Zhao Chen was startled.
Chu Xuan rolled her eyes: "What, could this be a contract of servitude?"
Okay, if there's nothing else, I'll go take care of my work now.
You'll be interfering in the affairs of the Warhammer Starfleet Union later, while you relax here and enjoy yourself, our secretariat is running around like crazy.
When I was the commander, I never imagined that these secretaries would work so hard.
You'd better give us a raise!
“This might actually be a contract of servitude,” Zhao Chen called out to Chu Xuan, who was about to leave, pointing to the digital contract.
Chu Xuan paused for a moment, and only then did she look seriously at the digital contract.
The top line reads:
【Long-Term Service Contract for Senior Officers of the JF-17 Legion】
Chu Xuan's heart skipped a beat.
"My Fifth Legion of the Falcon will soon have all the interstellar warships delivered and put into service. At that time, I will need a commander to help me train this Fifth Legion of the Falcon."
I wonder if Miss Chu would be willing.
I can pretend that what you just signed never happened.
But if you agree now, then for the next thirty years you will belong to our Dragon Legion.
As he spoke, Zhao Chen took out a platinum dragon-patterned medal with the number 'five' on it.
That represents the highest-ranking general in the Xiaolong Legion, the commander of the Fifth Xiaolong Legion!
"You're going to hand over... the Fifth Legion of the Dragon Squadron to me!" Chu Xuan looked at Zhao Chen in surprise.
Zhao Chen nodded.
"You still have a chance to regret it, after all, the Chu family's fleet is waiting for you to inherit it, Miss Chu."
"Regret my ass! I am now the commander of the Fifth Legion of the Dragon King! I can command three thousand T3 interstellar warships!"
To Zhao Chen's surprise, Chu Xuan didn't hesitate at all, her face full of joy.
"You...you've really made up your mind? What about your grandfather?"
"My grandfather? I think that old man is still in good health. He could work for another thirty or fifty years without any problem," Chu Xuan said bluntly.
Holding that platinum dragon medal, the excitement in her heart was even greater than when she was awarded the rank of general by the Star Empress!
Alright, I've managed to poach the eldest daughter of the Chu family.
"Grandpa Chu, it seems your retirement will have to be postponed," Zhao Chen thought to himself with a sigh.
