hotmtlnovel Chapter 21 Entering the Northern Base
Chapter 21 Entering the Northern Base
The Northern Base is actually a complex of buildings centered around a former train station, which gradually connected a large surrounding area through a combination of underground and semi-above-ground passageways.
At the four "gates," city gates specifically for inspection were built.
This kind of thing, which should have been a historical and cultural site in China, has now become a necessary piece of equipment to ensure the security of the northern base.
Of course, it wasn't just the city gates, but also the city walls that connected with the surrounding buildings, forming a continuous defensive fortress.
Here, some of the factory equipment has already been gathered together and production has begun to resume.
In just six months, the outer defense equipment of the northern base, along with the basic support system for the internal living area, was established.
Although these comparisons to pre-disaster levels are like comparing the strength of a preschool child to that of an adult, they are at least sufficient to support the basic livelihoods of more than half a million people.
However, the number of people in the northern base, including everyone, does not exceed 300,000.
There is a severe shortage of both combat personnel and personnel tasked with restoring production.
Of course, in a sense, it is precisely because of this huge population demand that the garrison of the northern base has been desperately hunting down the source energy beasts living around them, carving out a small safe zone.
The Northern Base Command Center is not located in a building on the ground, but underground.
A man wearing a light green shirt and with a very regular build is looking at a map.
The document was densely marked with many things, including original factories and material storage bases built outside.
Another factor is the areas where various energy beasts are active, and the assessment of their danger levels.
A knock sounded at the door.
"Come in!"
The man put down the pencil, which was now only the length of his thumb, and looked up toward the doorway.
"Old Li, you've had quite a haul this time!" the man said with a smile, his clothes still bearing traces of melted snow.
"Old Tian! You guys are back so soon this time?!" Old Li looked slightly surprised, then asked, "You guys went to that university area, did you make quite a bit of money?"
"Haha, it's more than just not small! It's huge!" Old Tian said, picking up the pencil and pointing it at a spot.
"You have no idea, these college students are quite amazing. They not only built a survival base by relying on the surrounding resources."
They even shared our idea: to utilize the nearby subway structure and equipment for expansion and safety assurance!
Most importantly, there are five special evolved beings over there!
As he spoke, he connected that point with their northern base using a line.
The normal route would normally be less than ten kilometers, but now it's been shortened by a third!
"Five?! Is it...?" Upon hearing this quantifier, Old Li immediately stood up, his eyes filled with anticipation.
"That's right! There are four of them, and they are evolved beings who can quickly manufacture equipment! It was thanks to them, along with many other people who understand technology, that they were able to successfully complete the construction of that base."
"Even if this road is connected and then expanded and reinforced, we can create another living space!" Old Tian could hardly contain his smile.
"This is wonderful! We used to say that those kids on university campuses were either too well protected or too spoiled, but now it seems they are still capable of shouldering the future of the country!" Old Li smiled, even seeming to breathe a sigh of relief.
"By the way, they've set up a student council to manage the overall situation."
In addition, there are already more than ten people on their side who have undergone physical evolution.
More importantly, they made their own guns, bombs, and even small artillery. Old Tian then stopped smiling and revealed something more important.
These words made Lao Li realize some of the problems they would face.
Those outstanding individuals on the other side must have been in power for some time now.
He doesn't doubt that they are still willing to help more people, but getting them to easily relinquish power would be more difficult than incorporating those small settlements.
Another point is that, relying on their ability to shape objects, they have produced a lot of weapons, especially firearms, which easily unlocks the 'firepower' gene in the bones of the Chinese people.
According to the above message, in the current situation, it is no longer illegal or criminal for individuals and groups to acquire or manufacture firearms in order to ensure their own safety.
But they all know that once people can make these things themselves and have already used them, they develop a kind of "disregard" for fair rules.
Because in their view, this means they have gained the same power as the former national order.
Moreover, these evolved beings are already physically strong, and the resulting "confidence" in their strength often leads them to lack a reasonable understanding of their own position.
However, the meaning above is already very clear: for these talents who help the country restore order, the main approach should be to recruit and appease them, with gradual persuasion as a supplement, in order to reduce their "unruly" mentality and bring them back to the idea of prioritizing public order.
If we can truly bring them into the ranks and make them members who serve the people, that would be the best outcome.
Because the country understands that now is the time to use talent without being bound by convention, to make the best use of everyone's abilities and resources, and to unite as one to build strength.
They are very experienced in this kind of thing and are willing to believe that the goodness in these people's hearts, as well as the underlying logic of their thinking instilled by years of national ideological education, still conforms to the expectations of the country.
"Here's what we'll do! You'll have to make the trip again and try to talk to them using the second-level plan."
Even if we can't convince them all at once, the construction of this section of the road and the underground living space still needs to continue! Finally, Old Li made up his mind.
Old Tian nodded solemnly, "Leave this matter to me! Actually, I've already contacted some people on their side, and they still have influence."
After all, you know our people are never cowards!
"Haha, I knew you had a trump card up your sleeve!"
After a conversation, the two confirmed the method of contacting the university town base there.
Meanwhile, at the north gate of the northern base, Wu Ou's convoy finally passed inspection and arrived.
"Hello comrade, the evolved individuals in your team, especially the special evolved individuals, need to come here for ability testing and registration." After registering the number of people and their situation in the convoy, the guard showed Leng Yue a somewhat rudimentary map.
He added, "The construction within the base now requires the help of many evolved beings."
Leng Yue smiled. "We will go, comrade."