Chapter 1164 Mobilizing 30
Behind the giant LED video wall, inside the provincial management committee building.
A spacious and solemn administrative office stands quietly on the upper floor, its thick bulletproof glass windows blocking out the faint sounds coming from the plaza below.
The office was quite large, with simple yet dignified furnishings, and the decoration specifications basically followed the pre-apocalyptic ministerial standards.
The deep red solid wood floor was so shiny it reflected a mirror, and against the wall stood a floor-to-ceiling mahogany bookcase, neatly filled with various documents and books.
A large desk was placed at the inner part of the room. Apart from the necessary office equipment, file baskets and a small Zhou Bang flag, there were no other decorations on the desk.
It is worth noting that a huge map of the province and surrounding areas is hanging on the wall, with the situation marked on it using different colored thumbtacks and lines.
At this moment, Gu Jianguo, the vice chairman of the Night Province Management Committee, was standing quietly in front of the huge floor-to-ceiling window with his back to the office door.
Outside the window, the Provincial Government Square was a scene of boiling activity, like a sea of sparks. The cheers of tens of thousands of survivors intertwined with the intense battle scenes on the LED screen. Light and shadow filtered through the glass, casting bright and dark silhouettes on him.
Gu Jianguo is 48 years old this year, but because he takes excellent care of himself and, most importantly, has managed his physique well and has not gained weight, the years have not left many marks on him.
He wore a well-fitting dark Zhongshan suit, his hair was neatly combed, his profile was clearly defined, his nose was high and straight, and the corners of his mouth were habitually slightly pursed, exuding a unique temperament that combined elegance and dignity.
Even just standing quietly by the window, he naturally exudes a calm and composed demeanor befitting someone in charge.
Looking at the square below, where the public's emotions quickly shifted from initial fear to understanding, respect, and even fervent support, a barely perceptible hint of satisfaction flashed in Gu Jianguo's deep eyes.
He slowly turned around, the flickering light and shadows from the window sweeping across his face, adding to his unfathomable air.
"How has the broadcast been received in various gathering places across the province? Have you all given feedback?" he asked, his voice calm and devoid of any emotion.
Secretary Zhang Wei, who had been waiting quietly to the side, immediately stepped forward, holding a thin data tablet in his hand, and reported respectfully and clearly:
"Chairman, based on the feedback we've gathered so far, the results have far exceeded expectations, and the response has been extremely enthusiastic!"
"Our war zone has simultaneously played promotional videos in its central squares or designated areas in all 67 gathering places of varying sizes within the province, including Qinghe, Zaixiang, and Chongyi, in accordance with the unified plan."
As Zhang Wei spoke, he quickly brought up the summary information on the data panel:
"Reports from the management committees of various gathering places, the internal security forces, and public opinion monitoring points show that the public's initial reaction was similar to ours, with a brief period of shock and doubt."
"But after realizing that our soldiers were clearing out mutants, and after being guided by explanations from on-site staff and spontaneous crowds, their fear quickly dissipated and turned into tremendous enthusiasm for support."
"Especially when the theater insignia on the armbands of the special operations brigade soldiers and their resolute eyes during battle were magnified in close-up, it played a crucial role in establishing their identity. In many gathering places, scenes of people spontaneously saluting and shouting slogans appeared."
"Public opinion generally believes that this fully demonstrates the powerful military strength, inclusive spirit, and firm determination to recover lost territory of our Central Plains Theater Command. The people's sense of security, belonging, and confidence in the future have been unprecedentedly enhanced. It can be said that this propaganda has completely achieved its strategic goal of uniting people's hearts and boosting morale!"
Gu Jianguo listened quietly, his face expressionless, but the look of satisfaction in his eyes deepened.
He strolled back to his desk and sat down calmly.
"Ah."
He nodded slightly: "Now it seems that the Provincial Management Committee's Publicity Department has indeed done a good job. Some of the self-media editing talents specially recruited before are indeed capable. But more importantly, our people are sensible and understand the greater good!"
At this point, he tapped his fingers lightly twice on the smooth tabletop, pondered for a moment, and then gave the order:
"Tell Lao Yu in the publicity department that these proven talents must be given priority in promotion and appointment. We must not do anything that would discourage them!"
"Yes!"
"Also, notify the propaganda department and the management committees of major gathering places to seize this opportunity and do a good job in subsequent public opinion guidance and explanation."
"We must clearly and thoroughly explain the sacrifices and dedication of the special operations brigade soldiers. They are not monsters; they are heroes who endured unimaginable suffering for all of us, yet still fought on the front lines!"
"Yes, Chairman!" Zhang Wei immediately took notes.
Gu Jianguo's gaze returned to the sea of light outside the window, his tone calm and firm:
"The people's hearts are at stake, and their morale is high. Tell those below that, taking advantage of this momentum, production and construction, troop recruitment, and material requisition in all gathering areas must be accelerated. Our soldiers on the front lines are shedding blood and sacrificing their lives; we in the rear must provide them with the strongest support!"
"Finally, without disrupting production and construction tasks, at least 300,000 able-bodied young laborers will be drawn from all over the province to prepare for the post-war reconstruction of the night market!"
The question of whether the night market recapture was successful is no longer worth discussing.
Gu Jianguo believed he understood his son, the war zone commander, very well, except for his incomprehensible career advancement.
My son may seem to act boldly and decisively, but he is actually extremely cautious!
If he's willing to talk about something, he's probably 90% sure of it; if he dares to do something, he's probably already certain of success in his mind.
Moreover, even disregarding personality analysis, judging solely from battle reports and numerous videos from the scene that were not disclosed to the public or even the management committee's senior officials, the 2nd Army Group of their own war zone was advancing with unstoppable momentum, if not with lightning speed.
Several of the biggest threats before the war were almost crippled or eliminated by a wave of artillery fire. What remained was a long street battle, with the enemy being gradually and carefully cleared out!
Aside from being time-consuming and having a higher casualty rate, there is virtually no possibility of a mishap in this regard.
Therefore, it is time to start preparing for the post-war reconstruction of the night market. It is impossible to wait until the night market is completely destroyed before allocating resources and manpower.
Especially considering the important political significance of night markets, the construction and restoration of postwar night markets must be the biggest task facing the entire provincial management committee, even if it means sacrificing some productivity!
Although the father and son haven't had much opportunity to meet and talk lately due to their busy work schedules, he is fully aware of what his son is doing, including the upcoming establishment of the Post-Apocalyptic Military Committee...
If he can't even understand this, then his pre-apocalyptic mayorship was a complete waste...
The Zhou dynasty has ruled for three thousand years; this time, it seems the Gu family will be in trouble!
