Chapter 1101 NAC Navy

"Loose separatist forces have formed on the east coast of the North American continent, mainly concentrated in Los Angeles and San Francisco. The warship of the Beluga Research Station anchored on the coast of Los Angeles and sent small boats to send our people to the North American continent. ."

"After landing on the North American continent, our people established outposts on the west coast while sending soldiers to explore in the direction of Los Angeles. In the suburbs of Los Angeles, we encountered a species similar to mutant lizards. They lived in groups and were aggressive. Very strong, but luckily our people discovered them first. After dealing with them, our people successfully arrived in Los Angeles."

"The entire Los Angeles is in ruins, similar to the situation in Wanghai City, but with a much smaller population. According to locals, there are large and small survivor settlements scattered throughout the West Coast, among which the National Guard and militia organizations' The main ones are the 'Minute Man', the cannibal tribe 'Blood Tribe', and the mutant tribe 'Destruction'."

"The local livestock industry is very developed, and our people discovered a large herd of two-headed cattle on the edge of the California desert. Their two-headed cattle are slightly larger than ours because they eat a type of fern that can reduce radiation levels. The radiation dose of the two-headed cow is not high, and the meat is relatively delicious. The survivors mainly use sub-crystals and exotic skins as currency for trade. In addition, there is another interesting thing..."

With that said, Chu Nan took something out of his pocket and gently threw it on the table.

"...We found this locally, and it was brought back by the returning Beluga Research Station warship."

"Is this... a bottle cap?" Jiang Chen was stunned for a moment as he looked at the bottle cap spinning on the table.

"To be precise, it is a limited edition Coca-Cola bottle cap issued by the Coca-Cola Company after 2168. The Coca-Cola Company's nickel-plated anti-counterfeiting logo is added to it. Each bottle of Coca-Cola has a specific number and is stored in the database at the Coca-Cola Factory in California. Inside." Speaking of this, Chu Nan grinned, "This Coke factory is currently controlled by the California National Guard and serves as their money printing machine."

"Use bottle caps as currency?" Jiang Chen asked with a strange expression.

"Yes, this kind of thing is difficult to counterfeit. Every bottle cap that leaves the factory is automatically entered into the database. It is said that the entire West Coast and even some inland states are using this currency. However, this kind of bottle cap seems to be inflated very much. It is said that A slightly better rifle requires one thousand bottle caps, an adult two-headed cow is worth one hundred thousand, and a National Guard standard power armor requires one thousand bottle caps, which is an astronomical figure. It is said to be ten million? I'm not very sure. Sure."

"Where did they get so much nickel?" Jiang Chen couldn't help but ask.

Although nickel is not a rare earth, it is even more scarce than rare earths in the wasteland, let alone North America, which is already nickel-poor. There is no other reason than that the demand is simply too great.

From power armor to tanks, nothing is missing. The amount of waste recycling alone is simply not enough, that is, relying on the current NAC can avoid the problem of nickel shortage.

In order to smuggle some nickel back from the NAC, the Northern United District racked its brains, but the survivors on the west coast of North America actually used the nickel to make bottle caps?

"Of course they don't have that much nickel." Chu Nan shrugged and said with a smile, "So when our people proposed trade to the California National Guard, the first thing they asked was: 'Do you have any nickel? '."

Hearing this, Jiang Chen already understood. For the survivor forces on the West Coast of North America, nickel is as good as gold. But what kind of standard currency should this be? Nickel standard? Or should we say "anti-counterfeiting code" standard?

In addition, Jiang Chen also heard some other information from what Chu Nan said. For example, since the survivors used all the nickel to "mint", their industrial level must not be much higher. At most, it is the same as the Sixth District four years ago. Everything from rifles to power armor relies on Handcrafted.

Chu Nan looked at Jiang Chen. He had roughly guessed what his boss was thinking, so he asked tentatively, "What is your plan?"

What he is most worried about now is that his boss suddenly slaps his head and decides to send thousands of soldiers to land in California to liberate the United States. This is not a question of whether it can be done or not. He believes that with the strength of NAC, there will be no problem at least crushing the West Coast.

However, this makes no sense at all.

Now the NAC's strength ranges from Wanghai City to Wu City. There are too many places to expand southward. The few survivors in Fuzhou are so rich that there is no benefit in colonizing the other side of the Pacific Ocean.

But this was because he was overthinking it. How could Jiang Chen not understand this truth?

"The outpost on the west coast will remain at fifty people for the time being. If there are more, it will easily arouse the vigilance of the local forces."

"The people stationed there should not be idle. Let them investigate what special products are worth bringing back on the west coast of North America, and then see what the local survivor forces lack besides metal resources. In three days, I need you to Put all the information into a table and bring it to me, can you do that?"

Chu Nan smiled confidently, "No problem, maybe it won't take three days at all."

"By the way, there is one more thing, please help me refer to it."

"Marshal, just say so." Chu Nan said respectfully.

"I plan to form a navy, what do you think?" Although it was said to be a discussion, there was no hint of discussion in Jiang Chen's tone. He has been planning to form a NAC navy since a long time ago.

It was not necessary before, but with the expansion of NAC, its own market is no longer enough to support the booming light and heavy industries. Trade routes are established on this basis, and the proportion of the ocean in the interests of the entire NAC is also getting bigger.

However, sea power is in the hands of the Beluga Research Station.

There is a saying that goes well, how can you allow others to snore on the side of the bed?

In the past, the Beluga Research Station was hired to escort ships because NAC did not have the energy to expand into the ocean. At the same time, it was also worried that these guys with ships and guns would engage in piracy. As for the sonar used to drive away small marine alien species, Camp 27 has actually developed a sample some time ago, but has never had the opportunity to use it.

After hearing Jiang Chen's words, Chu Nan's pupils suddenly flashed with joy.

"Marshal is wise!"

"I didn't ask you to flatter me, I asked for your opinion." Jiang Chen scolded with a smile.

"NAC should have had its own navy a long time ago! If you have to ask, this is my only opinion." Chu Nan laughed and patted his thigh. After laughing enough, he paused for a moment and looked at Jiang Chen. He said seriously, "I think the same as you. NAC's sea rights must be maintained by NAC itself. The only trouble now is how the people at the Beluga Research Station will view this matter."

Jiang Chen frowned slightly after hearing Chu Nan's words.

The opinion of the Beluga Research Station is indeed a problem. Now the entire Pan-Asian ocean is almost monopolized in their hands. Any fleet that wants to conduct high-sea trade must sign a protection agreement with them. Life is not a dull one. .

If NAC starts to develop a navy, it will undoubtedly be like eating their cake.

Unless, find a suitable entry point...

After thinking hard, Jiang Chen's eyes unconsciously fell on the Pan-Asian map on the wall of his office. When his eyes wandered to the offshore waters of Wanghai City, a brilliant idea suddenly appeared in his mind.

A suitable reason, or excuse.

Even if the Beluga Station complained, it had no excuse. (To be continued.) Activate new URL