Chapter 370 The Second Expedition
( ) Quantum computer Jiang Chen has no good solution for the time being, so he can only collect as much as possible.
Before leaving, he briefly explained a few words to Xu Lu. For example, the focus of research is on the research and development of military technology. Another example is to focus on technologies such as artificial islands, space elevators, and synchronous orbital space stations.
After explaining this, Jiang Chen rushed to the sixth block by helicopter.
After a flight of more than ten minutes, Yunzhi-51 quickly reached the sky above the sixth street.
Looking down from a high altitude, this Sixth Street is indeed different from before.
After Chu Nan served as acting marshal, he strictly restricted the military discipline of the garrison, and at the same time continued the free trade act of the Ten-member Committee of the Sixth Street District. Even under the dictatorship of the military government, he never exercised illegal power. Even compared to the time when he was in the committee, the military government he led was more just than before.
As for the benefits of doing so, it is also very obvious.
Not only the survivors of Wanghai City, but also the survivors of neighboring cities migrated to the Sixth Street. They brought labor, but also technology that Sixth Street lacked.
The tall buildings in the inner ring rose from the ground, and the buildings in the outer ring were obviously much more prosperous. Jiang Chen noticed from the air that the sewer entrance, which was originally outside the sixth block, had also been included in the newly built outer wall.
In addition, manor-like small camps surrounded the sixth block like stars and the moon, and were scattered among the ruins. These camps are usually built by businessmen who are resident in the Sixth Street. Because the land price in the outer circle of the Sixth Street has risen, they built their factories or resident outside the wall. They pay taxes to the military government of the Sixth Street. Enforce the laws of the 6th block and accept the protection of the patrolling forces of the military government.
This small town is like a seed. Sowed on this barren soil, the sprout called civilization is bred
Navigators on the ground waved signal sticks. Guide the landing of the helicopter.
Stable on the tarmac, Jiang Chen jumped out of the cabin and saw Chu Nan who was already waiting at the door.
As soon as the Yunzhi-51 appeared on the radar, Chu Nan rushed over after receiving the news.
"Long time no see, how long has it been?" Looking at this old friend, Jiang Chen greeted.
"It's been half a year. Do you want to sit at my house?" Chu Nan said with a smile.
Speaking of which, the biggest change is this guy.
Jiang Chen remembered that when he rescued him from the basement, this kid still had the youthful look of a virgin on his face, but what Jiang Chen saw from his face now was only a bit steady and restrained.
"Of course. If it's convenient." Jiang Chen readily accepted his invitation.
A plain car stopped in front of the two of them, the driver got out of the car, gave a military salute, and opened the door respectfully for the two of them.
After about 10 minutes' drive, the car arrived at the gate of the Parliament Building. On the top floor of the parliament building is the office of the military government, and two of the rooms are Chu Nan's home.
Chu Nan warmly invited Jiang Chen into the room, and the two sat together on the sofa in the living room. Zhou Xiaoxia, who was wearing casual clothes at home, came over and poured tea for the two of them. Judging from his complexion, the mental state of the former lone traveler has recovered a lot. Although I don't know if the previous memory has been restored. But at least they are not living in the shadow of the Gray Gu mercenary group.
Chu Nan didn't care about her past, but accepted her. In this regard, Jiang Chen still admires this man very much. He heard that the two had a simple wedding later, but he was alive at the time. So unfortunately I couldn't participate.
While drinking tea, the two chatted about the development of the Sixth Street District.
"Affected by economic growth and other factors, the total population of the Sixth Street District rose from 53,021 to 82,102 last quarter. The number of factories rose from 37 to 9. The number of registered merchants rose from 301 to 2,000. 20 more, 105 hunting groups, and 421 scavengers."
"It's an explosive growth." Jiang Chen couldn't help admiring.
Chu Nan nodded, "The economic growth is mainly due to the expedition last autumn. The population growth is due to the economic growth and the stability of the situation."
"You also manage the country well." Jiang Chen teased.
"No, it's because you promoted well." Chu Nan said modestly.
"Haha. Don't play this game with me, it's your credit." Jiang Chen scolded with a smile.
Chu Nan didn't answer, but he was still very proud to see the smile on his face.
After clearing his throat, Chu Nan continued, "It's bad news when the good news is over."
"Oh? What's the bad news?" Jiang Chen asked with a smile.
"The survivors of Jiashi who fled to the sixth block brought news from the west. This spring, the mutants attacked the Rebel Alliance from No. 7, and occupied Jiashi with the support of the Twilight Church. Affected by this, from four Caravans from Hangzhou to Wanghai have dropped by 60% since January, and the access to Wanghai from the southwest has been basically blocked.”
After listening to Chu Nan's report, Jiang Chen frowned faintly.
Jiashi is located between Wanghai City and Hangzhou City. If mutants occupy this place, the merchants traveling between Wanghai City and Hangzhou City will definitely be affected. Compared to unorganized bandits, organized mutants are obviously more terrifying.
"What's your opinion?"
"Organize the second expedition with the goal of liberating Jiashi." Chu Nan asserted.
Pretty radical proposal.
"The second expedition? Is there anything the mutants can grab?" Jiang Chen gave him a surprise look.
"Do you remember their equipment?" Chu Nan looked at Jiang Chen with a smile.
equipment?
In addition to a heavy machine gun, there are also
Steel!
Jiang Chen suddenly reacted.
"The steel reserves in the hands of the mutants are very rich, even so rich that they can be made into steel armor and hung on their bodies as mobile shelters. The last expedition to the source of mutant bacteria brought sub-crystals here, and ignited the industry in the sixth block. The fire of the industry. And this expedition will bring the steel that completely ignites the fire of this industry!"
It has to be said that this proposal is very attractive.
Although Jiang Chen can solve the problem of iron ore, smelting shaped steel requires not only iron, but also a lot of rare earth elements. The shape steel of the mutants is ready-made, so it is of course good to use it.
"When are you going to act?" Jiang Chen asked in a deep voice.
"March in autumn, retreat in winter." Chu Nan replied quickly.
This guy obviously has been planning for a long time, even thinking about the battle strategy. Starting in autumn and withdrawing troops in winter, this way we can leave enough time for preparation, and end the battle before the winter when the mutants have an advantage, and even clear the obstacles on the commercial road before the spring of next year.
Even leaving aside economic factors, this mutant is indeed a serious problem. Even if we don't send troops in autumn, they may not come over in winter.
But now it's almost June, is there enough time to prepare for the expedition?
Jiang Chen stroked his chin, and began to weigh in his heart. (To be continued.)
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