"That's right. [Fengyun.com]" Jiang Chen said frankly.
He didn't hide NAC's strength because there was no need for it. When the NAC flag flies over Jia City, the survivors, merchants, and mercenaries who have passed by this place will naturally bring this powerful and unfamiliar name to the entire wasteland.
When he was observing Kong Qian, Kong Qian was also observing him.
"I sense danger from you."
"Can I understand this as a compliment?" Jiang Chen said in a joking tone, crossing his legs.
"Of course. Our merchants are spread all over the country, and there are very few forces that can scare us in the wasteland. The Northern United District is one, and so are you." Kong Qian said with a smile.
"Because of my guns?"
"Because of your ambition." Kong Qian stared into Jiang Chen's eyes.
This behavior was rude in a friendly conversation, but he did it anyway. He tried to find something in Jiang Chen's eyes that could prove his suspicion, but the fact was that he did it because Jiang Chen did not hide his ambition at all.
"Why do you see it?" Jiang Chen smiled.
"From the layout of this base," Kong Qian moved his P. stock and glanced around the decoration of the room, "there is also this office. Generally, people who are fanatical and persistent about order will not pursue the quality of life of themselves and their neighbors. It’s very high. Of course, the most intuitive reflection is the name of NAC. New Asia Cooperation Organization? What a good name.”
"Feeling restless?" Jiang Chen just asked playfully in response to Kong Qian's comments.
"That's right," Kong Qian said bluntly, "Our businessmen are considering a problem. If you pull out this nail in the middle of the road, who can guarantee that you will not step back from Jiashi? Xianghang City?"
"So your proposal?" Jiang Chen asked with a smile.
"Let Jiashi become our buffer zone. Without the road trade routes, our merchants can develop shallow seas or go through Taihu Lake. But without this nail, I'm afraid we won't be able to sleep peacefully." Kong Qian looked at Jiang Chen's expression Eyes wide, he suggested seriously.
"This is impossible." Jiang Chen refused unceremoniously. "Even if we don't take the initiative, the mutants will attack us in winter. They will take over the time. There is no guarantee that the war will not burn through the Taipu River. I don't Will use short-term peace to bet on inevitable war."
"We can help you build forts along the river with funds." Kong Qian stretched out a finger and said seriously, "Fifty thousand Yajing, as long as you promise not to march westward."
for his proposal. Jiang Chen was not moved at all.
"That's a shame. We've already raised two million crystals through the issuance of war bonds."
Negotiations reached an impasse.
Kong Qian and Jiang Chen looked at each other and fell into silence.
After a moment, he suddenly smiled and said.
"Do you know why mutants are so armed?"
"Why?" Jiang Chen asked nonchalantly.
"According to intelligence, there is a group of people migrating from the Northern United Region. An organization called the Dusk Church is providing them with logistical support." Kong Qian said with a half-smile.
This information is a bit outdated. The last time the Twilight Church sent Sun Xiaorou to assassinate her, Jiang Chen had already used a special method to pry out the conspiracy about the Twilight Church from her mouth, and understood that the man named Boyu provided information to mutants. help.
In fact, it is not difficult to deduce this. Those mutants obviously have weak industrial capabilities, but they have a lot of heavy firepower weapons such as heavy machine guns and even artillery. He said that there was no support, and he wouldn't believe it even if he killed Jiang Chen.
However, Jiang Chen could read something else from Kong Qian's half-smiling expression.
"Are you threatening me?" Looking into his eyes, Jiang Chen asked playfully.
"I haven't said anything yet. But since we are a business organization, we reserve the right to invest in any valuable projects." Kong Qian spread his hands.
Jiang Chen sneered.
Haha, you’ve said it so obviously and you still don’t dare to admit it
"You're playing with fire."
"I'm looking for the possibility of cooperation between the two parties." Kong Qian corrected without giving in.
Jiang Chen suddenly stood up.
Kong Qian's eyes flashed with nervousness for a moment, but he quickly regained his composure.
"If you think you can prevent us from eradicating the mutants in Jia City by funding mutants, then you can try." Jiang Chen walked up to him and looked down into his eyes, "But I'm very clear I will tell you if you really help the mutants."
Suffocated by this momentum, Kong Qian involuntarily held his breath, waiting for the dictator's next words.
Jiang Chen grinned and uttered the words Kong Qian least wanted to hear.
"That's war."
The atmosphere in the office instantly solidified. But the frozen atmosphere quickly dissipated with Jiang Chen's next words.
"Of course, I believe that with your foresight, you will not make such a stupid choice."
His eyes wavered for a moment, but Kong Qian finally nodded hesitantly.
"Very good. Welcome back to the negotiating table." Jiang Chen said with a smile, and then sat back on the sofa.
The pressure was relieved, and Kong Qian slowly took a breath of fresh air.
At this time, he suddenly found that his back was soaked in cold sweat.
... ...
The negotiations ended in a peaceful atmosphere.
Jiang Chen did not intend to discuss the details of the autumn military operation with him, but talked to him without explanation about how to cooperate on trade routes after occupying Jia City. Although the war has not started yet. But it was obvious that Jiang Chen already regarded the mutant territory as his own.
Kong Qian still expressed concern that after Jiang Chen occupied Jia City, his sphere of influence would be bordering Hang City. But facing Jiang Chen's tough stance, he was helpless.
After reaching an agreement on the trade route, the establishment of intermediate supply stations and outposts, Kong Qian left hastily.
Seeing Kong Qian leave, Han Junhua walked in.
"Why not detain him?"
"Because it's meaningless." Jiang Chen yawned and waved his hands and said, "A loose political system is so annoying. Even if you kill its leader, it will just hold a meeting and choose another one for you. In other words, , this kind of leader is a mascot in himself. When I shook hands with him, I knew that he was not a professional businessman."
A professional businessman won't pick up calluses by touching a gun. He is not so much a president. Rather, he is the spokesperson brought to the forefront by a group of businessmen.
"You don't seem to be worried about the reaction from Hangzhou City?" Han Junhua asked.
"They need a market, and we have the largest market in the entire Suzhou and Hangzhou provinces. They have to make a choice between security and Yajing, and I am sure they will choose the latter in the end. What's more, my attitude towards the merchants in the Sixth Street District is It also calmed their emotions. Even if the NAC takes over the defense, there will be no loss of property... Most businessmen will definitely think so." Jiang Chen stood up and walked to the desk.
At this time, there was a knock on the door outside the office.
"Please come in."
Wang Qing came in, and she looked very serious.
"Marshal, there is news from the Sixth Block. Recently, there has been a trend of frequent mutant activities in the suburbs of the city. Many mutant cockroaches, mutant mice and other mutant species have also shown strong aggression. Under normal circumstances, these mutant species will not take the initiative. Attack survivors... There are rumors that a second wave of alien species is brewing in Wanghai City."
"Alien tide?" Jiang Chen frowned slightly.
He had never experienced the so-called alien wave, but he had heard that it was scary. In the early years, when the United World Organization had not yet launched the S colony ship, a wave of alien species broke out in Wanghai City. It is said that the former government troops stationed at the scientific research institute near the city center were driven out of the city by the violent aliens.
It is said that the Sixth District also suffered a lot of impact at that time, but fortunately, with the equipment left by the World Federation, it finally withstood the impact of the alien wave. It was then. The Sixth District established the rule of the Council of Ten.
But at this time...
Wang Qing nodded.
"Let Wang Zhaowu pay attention. His place is relatively close to the city center. I will give him the authority to open and close the shelter door and allow him to lead the ground residents to evacuate into the shelter when necessary. In addition, increase the energy reserve of the shelter to 100 Only the fuel rods, you should be responsible for this." Jiang Chen instructed.
"Understood." Wang Qing nodded.
The time span for the opening of each shelter is very large, and no one knows in what year the other shelters in Wanghai City were opened. Once Vault 27 is lost, it will mean that NAC's scientific research capabilities will fall back by more than one level. Of course Jiang Chen would not allow this to happen. If a wave of alien species really happened, the first thing he needed to ensure was the safety of scientists.
Whether or not a xenomorph wave actually happens, you can never go wrong with second-hand preparation.
"... In addition. Establish temporary shelter facilities in the sewers. Prepare temporary bunkers, beds, nutrient mixtures and heaters. Although we all know that these things will not be used in the end, but just in case. You still Go get ready."
"Okay." Wang Qing nodded. Seeing that Jiang Chen had no further instructions, she turned around and left quickly.
After a moment of pause, Jiang Chen looked at Han Junhua again.
"In the next few days... well, maybe half a month, I have something to do out of town. Just discuss it with Sun Jiao and deal with it. She usually takes over the duties when I'm not around, so that's it. Once there is a wave of alien species, I will rush back immediately."
Jiang Chen thought Han Junhua would ask him where he was going, but to his surprise, she just nodded.
"Okay. But my suggestion is that if there is a wave of alien species, as the marshal, it is better not to risk returning to the dangerous area."
"I will come back because there are people here who are very important to me." Jiang Chen said seriously.
"...I will protect them for you." Han Junhua promised in a calm tone.
"Thank you. But don't be too nervous. Maybe the rumors are just rumors."
Jiang Chen patted her shoulder, then turned and walked out of the office door.
The door is closed.
After staring at the closed door for a long time, Han Junhua reached out and pinched his face.
Then she dropped her hand.
"strangeness."
She muttered to herself in an emotionless tone and cast her gaze out the window.
The sun was shining brightly outside the window, and there was no cloud in the sky.
However, this kind of clear sky gave her a vague illusion of being unreal.
This feeling is like the calm before the storm. (.)