The General's private vehicle landed at the entrance of the Binhai City Prison.
The door opened, and Jiang Ye stepped out, his steps unsteady, his face pale from exhaustion.
Shao Wan, who had been waiting, saluted. "All the people to be apprehended have been brought in. A total of 586 employees and owners from Dakun Fishery, Keke Cafe, and Apo Mòyú Juǎn. The cells are overflowing. The guards are verifying identities, and the interrogations haven't begun yet."
"Good, swift action," Jiang Ye nodded. "I was just passing by, stopping in to take a look. The army is already searching individuals on the criminal continent. I plan to personally check the situation. Call me anytime if there's any news."
"Yes!"
After a tour of the prison, Jiang Ye set off for the naval port.
All the warships had already set sail, leaving only one large vessel waiting for him.
A brand new red carpet was laid out on the gangway.
Che Zhen and several officers stood at attention, waiting.
Jiang Ye walked over and glanced at the red carpet. "Whose idea was this?"
A moment of silence.
Su Yueming stepped forward, her usually aloof face now quite uneasy. "I arranged it, Commander. It rained recently, and the metal ladder is slippery. I was afraid you might fall."
"How much did this carpet cost, and where did it come from?"
"3,000 yuan, purchased from a shop in Petroleum City." Su Yueming's face grew more tense.
"In the future, do not use such fanfare for me or my family. For receiving alien dignitaries, or civilian representatives, or on large formal occasions, some fanfare is acceptable," Jiang Ye said expressionlessly. "Jiang Ye Star is developing well, but wealth is no reason for waste. What's the use of a red carpet on a warship for a few thousand yuan? If the ladder is truly slippery, is it convenient for the soldiers to use? Why not consider the soldiers and modify the ladder? If it's fine for the soldiers to use, why is it a problem for me? Do you think I, the General, am old and frail? Or do you think I need fanfare to maintain my status and authority?"
Su Yueming's face turned ashen.
"Your physical condition far surpasses that of most officers, and your status on this planet is supreme. You need no fanfare to maintain it! Even if you were in rags, without a single attendant, your word on this planet would still be an unshakeable iron law!" Che Zhen suddenly spoke.
"Che Zhen, you've actually learned to flatter!" Jiang Ye exclaimed in surprise.
Che Zhen's expression remained unchanged, as if to say, "This is nothing compared to flattery; I'm merely stating facts."
"Alright, it's not a big deal, 3,000 yuan is not much. Secretary Su, the reason I'm bringing up this carpet is that I'm afraid you might engage in greater waste in the future. Instead of buying me a carpet that will only be used once, I'd rather give you a bonus. Do you understand? You'll get a raise next month. A higher salary also means higher expectations. Study hard and work hard. As for compensation, try to make it only increase, never decrease."
"I know I was wrong, I'll remember," Su Yueming nodded repeatedly, like a well-behaved child being reprimanded by a teacher.
"Alright, everyone board the ship," Jiang Ye waved.
This ship was currently the largest tonnage cruiser, 45,000 tons, almost a small aircraft carrier.
A large number of flap-wing aircraft were parked on the deck. Jiang Ye Star's main aircraft were still older models. After all, with global unity and no hostile forces, these armaments were more than sufficient.
As for alien invaders like the Millers, they generally didn't come. If they did, they couldn't be stopped.
After all, Li Nannan was captured by the Millers and almost killed. Jiang Ye knew his own capabilities. Even with full military development, he wouldn't be able to contend with the Millers in a few years.
The sailors were already in position. As soon as Jiang Ye entered the captain's cabin, the ship immediately set sail.
The warship navigated automatically, requiring no constant supervision.
Jiang Ye sat in his chair, arms crossed, dozing off.
Su Yueming stood silently in a corner.
Seeing the commander asleep, she hesitated, then took off her jacket and gently draped it over Jiang Ye's chest.
Jiang Ye was awakened. He opened his eyes groggily, sniffed the light green plush jacket on him, detected a woman's perfume, and looked up at Su Yueming. She was left with only a white fitted sweater, her prominent bust clearly visible. Da Feng Novel Network.
"Thank you, you wear it," Jiang Ye handed her the jacket.
Su Yueming said nothing, took it, put it on, and silently returned to her corner.
His wife was a jealous person. If she knew about "the beautiful secretary taking off her clothes and putting them on her husband," she would be incredibly jealous!
Jiang Ye continued to doze.
Just as he was about to fall asleep, there was a knock on the door.
"Come in!" Jiang Ye opened his eyes.
Che Zhen pushed the door open and entered. "I'm here to report the latest progress. The first batch of troops has investigated some situations on the criminal continent."
"Good."
"We have currently surveyed 116 criminal settlements, and 106 are without issues."
"Ten have problems? That's a high proportion! What are the specific issues?" Jiang Ye's eyes lit up for a moment.
"Two criminal settlements experienced severe infighting. One has only two survivors left, and the other has only one survivor. All deaths were caused by cold weapons like axes and knives. The bodies were not buried and were left to rot in the wilderness, exposing bones."
"Three criminal settlements have missing persons, and no one can explain how they disappeared," Che Zhen continued. "It's estimated that they were either picked up by outsiders, like that group of assassins led by Malun, or that some unsociable individuals were eliminated and their bodies disposed of."
"In four criminal settlements, people collectively fled, carrying large bags and walking. They didn't get far. The army's drones found them. After being discovered, some committed suicide, some were still fleeing, and some knelt on the spot begging for mercy. Nearby troops are rushing to control them."
"One criminal settlement had all its personnel disappear. Furthermore, there were no traces of habitation. We are intensifying the investigation."
Jiang Ye was filled with worry.
When the criminal continent plan began, he had already worried about these prisoners escaping or causing other trouble. Da Feng Novel.
Now, trouble had indeed occurred.
After all, they were all death row inmates, and each had more wicked intentions than the last. It was impossible for them not to cause trouble.
"Round up the escapees, give them a beating, and warn them to serve their sentences honestly," Jiang Ye said. "For the survivors of the infighting, interrogate them strictly. If they killed their companions, they will be executed on the spot. For the missing persons, send the list of names to Shao Wan and have the city surveillance systems look for them."
"Yes!" Che Zhen saluted and left.
After a long voyage, the warship docked.
Jiang Ye took a military vehicle to inspect a nearby criminal settlement.
The land on this continent was a shallow red, with many stones, and the plains stretched as far as the eye could see.
After the military vehicle flew for a long time, a cluster of houses suddenly appeared on the barren plains.
The houses were constructed from sheets of iron and bricks, likely built from construction waste.
The style was somewhat similar to the temporary shelters built by refugees in post-apocalyptic movies, drafty and leaky, cold in winter and hot in summer.
Behind the settlement was a large vegetable patch, where green plants were growing. To avoid starving, the criminals had to constantly cultivate the land, as there were no shops nearby to buy food.
They could buy daily necessities on the planet's internet, but the prices were outrageously high. A chicken leg that cost only twenty yuan in a Binhai City restaurant would cost these criminals 400 yuan.
The reason for such high prices was, of course, to extract their value. Jiang Ye Star took the risk of accepting these death row inmates, who should have been executed, precisely to use them as labor.
The car door opened, and Jiang Ye stepped out.
He headed towards the criminals' dwellings to check on the situation.