"If we send troops, what are the chances of winning?" Jiang Chen asked in a deep voice. [Fengyun.com]
Jiang Chen thought Chu Nan would give him a definite answer, but saw him shake his head.
"Hard to say."
"Why?" Jiang Chen asked.
"Judging from the current command system, even if we mobilize more soldiers, it will be difficult to win." Chu Nan said bluntly.
"Reforming the command system... Do you have any good suggestions?"
In fact, Jiang Chen had been thinking about this issue since before he went back last time, but he never had a clue. He has almost planned the reform of the administrative system, but as for the military... To be honest, apart from playing a few real-time strategy games, he is just a military illiterate.
"I don't know much about command. Didn't you capture an army colonel? She must know more than all of us." Chu Nan said.
A flash of embarrassment flashed across Jiang Chen's face, and his eyes drifted to one side.
"Ahem, she hasn't given up her loyalty to the organization yet."
Frowning slightly, Chu Nan asked thoughtfully, "Logically speaking, it shouldn't be possible. Is there something wrong with the chip... Do you want me to help you?"
"No, I'll do it myself." Jiang Chen quickly refused.
Chu Nan was stunned for a moment, seemed to understand something, and gave Jiang Chen an ambiguous look.
"With all due respect, it is not advisable to show compassion to a prisoner. Her knowledge is very important to your cause, and I hope the marshal will consider it carefully."
"I will." Jiang Chen replied vaguely, "I will resolve the reform of the command system as soon as possible. Do you have any plans for the expedition?"
Seeing that Jiang Chen was not going to continue on this topic, Chu Nan wisely stopped talking and replied: "Of course. First of all, in terms of war supplies, we can issue war bonds through the Sixth Street Bank and raise war funds publicly. Use the materials seized from mutants to repay. Then use the funds raised to place orders with major arms factories to purchase weapons, equipment and ammunition while injecting vitality into the nearly saturated military industry market. On the other hand, this fund also It will be used to hire mercenary groups and hunting groups, pay the salaries of recruited soldiers, etc.”
"This is a good idea." Jiang Chen praised.
After a war is won, not only do you not have to pay a penny, but you can actually make a lot of money. Use people's money to pay for the armament of the Fishbone Base. Chu Nan can also use arms orders as a lever to leverage economic development. Chu Nan's move is indeed a good one.
"How about mobilizing soldiers? How many people can be mobilized?" Jiang Chen then asked.
"It is expected that 1,000 soldiers will be mobilized to join the army." Chu Nan said.
This amount is quite objective, Jiang Chen nodded with satisfaction. Counting the 1,000 slaves bought from the big mine, that's 2,000 new soldiers once the training is completed. The military strength of Fish Bone Base will more than double.
"Then I will get rid of you in preparing for the expedition. If there is nothing else, I will leave first."
After saying that, Jiang Chen stood up.
Seeing that Jiang Chen was about to leave, Chu Nan also stood up and sent him downstairs of the parliament building.
... ...
Although there are still some things to do, Jiang Chen is not in such a hurry at the moment. It had been almost more than a year, and he wanted to take a closer look at what this prosperous town had developed into.
After bidding farewell to Chu Nan, Jiang Chen strolled around the inner circle. Then he went straight to the outer circle.
Compared to a year ago, this place is indeed much more prosperous.
The buildings on both sides of the street have basically been renovated, and many have even been torn down and rebuilt into three- or four-story high-rise buildings. Just standing here, if you don't look up at the yellow-green dust, you really can't feel the breath of the wasteland.
Bustling crowds and a dazzling array of merchandise. Solo travelers carrying rifles bargained with vendors in front of stalls, and soldiers wearing carbon nano combat uniforms maintained order in the market. In addition to the common Wanghai City survivors' attire, you can occasionally see survivors whose clothing is obviously different from the locals. Some of them come from Luzhou, 400 kilometers away, some from Wu City, 600 kilometers away, and some even come from the Northern United Unified District.
They bring crystals and merchandise at the same time. It also brings the technology that is lacking here. For example, a very useful intelligent mechanical dog can carry 100 kilograms of weight across all terrains, making it easier for scavengers to carry more garbage. Another example is that the silk spun out by a mutant spider can be made into a substitute for chemical adhesives that are commonly used in industry. Many private factories have already absorbed these technologies. And began to produce these "imported products".
What was once a slum has been bulldozed and replaced by apartment buildings. Most of them are private properties, while a smaller number are shelters owned by the military government. There are no longer malnourished technicians soliciting customers on the street. Instead, there are legally operated entertainment centers and well-dressed special workers. No more refugees are seen on the street waiting to die. Anyone with healthy hands and feet can find a job in the Sixth District.
What is different here from a year ago. That is probably civilization.
"Don't miss it when you're passing by! The fresh Shell Valley! Come and take a look!"
The shouting of a vendor attracted Jiang Chen's attention.
The store, which was not very spacious, was crowded with onlookers. Two men dressed as mercenaries helped him carry the bags of packed grain onto the scales. The vendor wearing an animal skin jacket shouted while taking the customer's money, and then handed a pack of shells to the customer's hand.
"Bullet Valley?" Jiang Chen looked at the bags of grain in surprise.
Moving closer, he asked the vendor.
"How do you sell this thing?"
"3 sub-crystals per kilogram, no bargaining." The hawker didn't recognize Jiang Chen's face, he must be from out of town.
The price is about the same as the convenience stores in the area, and slightly cheaper than the price of rice. Jiang Chen thought to himself.
"Where did this thing come from?" Jiang Chen asked.
The vendor glanced at Jiang Chen warily and didn't answer. He just said, "Buy it or not. If you don't, don't block the way."
Jiang Chen didn't care about his rudeness and took out three rice-sized crystals from his pocket and threw them into the vendor's hands.
"Give me a kilogram."
Seeing Ya Jing, the vendor immediately beamed with joy and offered a bag of bullet shells to him with both hands.
Looking at the bag of shells in his hand, Jiang Chen stopped and thought for a moment, then walked towards the warehouse area.
When he arrived at the warehouse area, Zhao Chenwu had been waiting at the door for a long time. There was another person standing next to him, Hu Youde, a businessman from the big mine.
Seeing Jiang Chen, Hu Youde's eyes lit up and he hurriedly greeted him enthusiastically.
"Hey, Boss Jiang, we meet again. I have brought the slave you want."
"Where are the people?" Jiang Chen glanced at the empty space and saw no one.
"Ahem, of course it can't be here. The slave business in the Sixth District is now conducted in the shelter outside the wall. This is your rule." Zhao Chenwu also stepped forward and explained to Jiang Chen.
Maybe it was the rule set by Chu Nan, but Jiang Chen didn't know about it. (.)