Armor-Piercing Munition: Face Me, Carbon-Based Monster!
Chapter 271 - 115: Northern Expedition!_2

Chapter 271: Chapter 115: Northern Expedition!_2

"In terms of weaponry, we need to carry a series of equipment, including drones and unmanned combat robots."

"The specific quantity and configuration will be determined after Fu Xi’s simulation."

"If all goes well, we will reach the Imperial City in 5 days and return within 30 days."

"The reason for leaving 25 days as return time is because I plan to explore all our resource points on this trip."

"These resource points include but are not limited to mines, warehouses, factories, and other facilities, with the aim of opening pathways to access the large amounts of metal raw materials stored within these facilities."

"Once we have cleared the dangerous factors around the resource points and established stable pathways, we can subsequently get a steady supply of raw materials through various large guilds and the power of the Mechanical God Sect."

"This is quite important for the subsequent development of Base 011, and its priority is relatively high."

"Therefore, I plan to invest more time in this task."

"Of course, if the situation becomes urgent, we can also return as soon as possible."

"Whether support is needed, and when it is needed, Shen Yue, you’ll have to grasp this."

"Understood."

Shen Yue nodded steadily.

After becoming the political commissar, his demeanor changed significantly in just a few days.

Though he still maintained a playful appearance in private, in front of the other natives, especially the Huaxia Army, he gradually developed a certain authority.

This was undoubtedly a good thing.

Chen Jian gave him a satisfied look and then spoke:

"Let’s settle it this way for now, the mission code name will be..."

"Northern Expedition!"

"Dismissed!"

....

One hour later, outside Base 011.

The convoy was ready, and Chen Jian checked everything one by one, comparing with the checklist and muttering about the equipment status.

"Weapons, all set."

"Ammunition, sufficient."

"Spare parts... almost enough."

"Fuel... supplies... stations..."

"The most space-consuming is the stations, 50 units, not sure if it’s enough..."

Upon hearing this, Lei Jie replied:

"50 units should be enough. According to Fu Xi’s calculations, in the current electromagnetic environment, a micro-base station’s coverage range should reach 20 to 30 kilometers."

"Based on the total length of our route, it’s just enough to cover the entire route."

"The quantity is sufficient. What concerns me more is the self-sustaining capability of the base stations."

"Without cables, without generators, relying purely on a few solar panels for power, even in the best conditions, there’s no guarantee for full-time communication."

"But fortunately, radio communication still works. Whenever we need the network, we can activate the stations."

"Overall, it should meet the subsequent usage demands."

"Yes, let’s manage with what we have for now."

Chen Jian sighed slightly, remarking with a bit of sentiment:

"It’s easy to go from frugality to extravagance, but hard the other way around."

"These days, getting used to full network coverage around Jinling, leaving there might be a bit of an adjustment."

"What else can we do."

Lei Jie shrugged, then said:

"Who told you not to put in more effort back then? You’re the person in charge of the Fu Xi project. If you had pushed the quantum communication technology further, we wouldn’t have to deal with such hassle now."

"...Shouldn’t you bear that responsibility, Professor Lei?"

Chen Jian said with a helpless smile:

"I’m not a technical person, I’m just a handyman."

"If anyone should take the blame, it should be you tech folks, right?"

"I’m not responsible for the quantum communication part either..."

Lei Jie shrugged helplessly and then asked:

"Leaving that aside—this time, the weapons and ammunition you brought are obviously overkill. What, got some plans for Huadu?"

"Yes."

Chen Jian answered frankly:

"Since we will be passing through Huadu, if everything goes smoothly, I plan to conduct a decapitation operation there."

"This faction is a cancer on the wasteland. If left unchecked, drugs will eventually start to spread outward."

"In the post-apocalyptic era, the destructive power of such things is too strong."

"On a pessimistic note... it’s not impossible for human civilization to be directly destroyed."

"Indeed."

Lei Jie nodded in agreement.

The four of them had all seen the true "drug nation." Compared to the clean environment under strict control domestically, they knew better than anyone else what a country controlled by drugs looks like.

For this reason, they have always maintained a high level of hostility toward Huadu, never considering the possibility of any negotiations.

The reason is simple, just like Chen Jian said, drugs are far too prone to rampant spread in a post-apocalyptic environment.

Desperate individuals seek solace, the weak seek strength, and for everyone, it serves a common purpose.

That is, to escape reality.

When the nerves are completely anesthetized, nothing matters anymore.

Perhaps in a short time, it can bring some extreme "profits," but in the long run, all debts accumulated by using drugs will be repaid in full at once.

So, let’s end it here.

Lei Jie pondered for a moment then asked:

"How do you plan to proceed?"

"Once the leaders are eliminated and the facilities destroyed, the residents there will undoubtedly go out of control."

"You saw the condition of the Huadu POWs captured at the Battle of Jinling, once off drugs, they are utterly incapable of any labor or combat."

"If we ignore them, those residents will surely die."

"But if we take care of them... it demands a massive resource investment."

"How do you plan to deal with them?"

"I won’t."

Chen Jian shook his head and replied:

"Though in this environment, their involvement with drugs is likely not their fault."

"However, the post-apocalyptic world is one where only the fittest survive. If they can survive, let them; if they can’t, they should die."

"We can’t be responsible for them; grievances have their sources, and debts their masters. They should turn to the high-ranking members of Huadu."

"Indeed."

Lei Jie sighed lightly, paused for a few seconds, then suddenly asked:

"If—"

"I mean if, Huadu is willing to trade their anti-drug measures for peace with us?"

As the words fell, Chen Jian unhesitatingly asked back:

"Myanmar said the same thing back then. Did they succeed?"

"If a powerful, rule-abiding modern regime can’t achieve it, how do you think the Huadu people can?"

"That’s not necessarily the case."

Lei Jie clicked his tongue and said:

"I believe they might genuinely manage it."

"Because a modern government cannot kill indiscriminately, but Huadu can."

"Moreover, there’s another crucial point."

"These past two days, I’ve seen the information from Fu Xi regarding the Huadu POWs."

"I personally think the proportion of severely addicted POWs is too high among them."

"Theoretically speaking, even a faction entirely controlled by drugs would exhibit differences in tolerance and interest due to individual differences."

"You have seen this as well."

"However, this Huadu force is quite different. Even among the relatively soft soldiers left, they all exhibit deep addiction, not a single exception."

"I’m wondering... could it be that this was originally a purge operation?"

After he finished speaking, Chen Jian was stunned.

After thinking for a moment, he asked:

"Are you suggesting a consumption operation?"

"Exactly."

Lei Jie nodded, continuing:

"They want to consume the segment of the population that has become completely rotten and then cultivate a new batch of loyal residents using drugs."

"This aligns with their regime management style. If I put myself in their position, I might do the same."

"Makes sense, but there’s no evidence."

Chen Jian rubbed his forehead, was about to say something, but at that moment, Fu Xi’s voice suddenly came to his ears.

"Commander, 9 kilometers to the northwest, towards the Jinling Yangtze River Bridge, we have spotted someone crossing the river."

"The drone is maintaining surveillance."

"Based on their clothing, weapons, and tattoo patterns, they are likely from Huadu."

"Ah?"

Chen Jian and Lei Jie exchanged glances, their eyes filled with surprise.

Have they really come??