Armor-piercing bullets don't believe in carbon-based monsters

Chapter 102: Compensation from Hanshui City
After obtaining enough basic information from Qin Yuan, Chen Jian also came to a fairly reliable judgment.

That is, the previous interrogation most likely would not lead to the breakdown of the cooperation between the two parties.

He originally thought that the other party was an extremely powerful hidden organization that possessed a huge amount of technological heritage, and was quietly influencing the world like a shadow through technology and tactics.

But obviously, judging from the current results, it is not.

The other party also needs cooperation, even more than Yellowstone City.

However, this does not mean that they have to give up their established plans and put all their hopes on this overly mysterious Ring Chamber of Commerce.

The cooperation with the Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce headquartered in Jinling needs to be further promoted. Chen Jian and Zeng Yi have jointly formulated a preliminary follow-up plan.

He planned to organize basic training in Huangshi City after the situation was stabilized, and at the same time find a way to obtain a batch of new weapons and ammunition supplies to ensure that there was enough combat power to protect itself, and then lead the team to Nanjing.

On the one hand, it was to establish trade routes, and on the other hand, it was to see if there were any more useful things left in the disaster preparedness facilities in Jinling.

This plan certainly cannot be completed overnight. Just as everyone in Huangshi City was busy restoring order, resuming production, and organizing training to prepare for the coming winter, Zhou Qin, who had previously returned to Hanshui City, finally arrived again.

He was accompanied by Li Xian, the bishop-priest of the Mechanicus.

They did not come empty-handed; in fact, they brought with them a huge team.

But the vast majority of people in the team did not carry weapons.

They were still stripped naked and checked at the lakeside, but this time, Chen Jian did not let them swim over.

Sitting on the sampan sent by Chen Jian, Li Xian and Zhou Qin successfully arrived in Huangshi City.

Sitting in the cleaned "reception room", Zhou Qin humbly complimented:

"The adults' efficiency is truly amazing. In just two days, there is no trace of war left here."

"Your people are full of fighting spirit, both in combat and in production."

"We are happy to have such a positive neighbor, it makes us feel good."

"No need to be so polite."

Chen Jian interrupted Zhou Qin and asked directly:
"What did you bring?"

Seeing his slightly impatient expression, Zhou Qin quickly replied:
"As we said before, this is just a preliminary compensation, and it merely represents the goodwill of Hanshui City."

"So, it's not a huge amount, but it should be enough to support the residents of Yellowstone through the winter."

"We brought warm clothes, blankets, already cut firewood, charcoal for fuel, and of course, 40 animals for transporting these things, which was also part of the gift."

"In terms of food, we prepared 4 kilograms of food, some of which were freshly harvested grains, some of which were vegetables grown in the sun cocoon, and some of which were small livestock and poultry we raised."

"In addition, we have prepared 10 kilograms of gold as an additional supplement."

"If you need other supplies, you can use gold to trade with merchants."

"Please forgive me, this is indeed the limit of what Hanshui City can do now."

not bad.

Chen Jian nodded slightly.

This batch of supplies showed sincerity. Although it didn't sound like a lot, considering the size of Hanshui City, it was probably close to the limit of what they could take out.

There was no bargaining or tricks, and the communication process was quite pleasant.

Of course, this is not because they are really sincere.

It’s simply because they were really scared of being beaten.

They probably also knew that if they did anything to displease Huangshi City, Hanshui City would be in trouble in an instant.

It is better to lower your attitude and get it right the first time than to choose the lesser of two evils.
Chen Jian knew what they were thinking, so he didn't plan to push them too hard.

On the one hand, the two sides were originally in a strategic stalemate, and if they were pushed to the limit and started fighting, it would not benefit anyone.

I don't have any extra nuclear bombs to throw around.

On the other hand, population is really a precious resource in the end times, and Chen Jian does not want the civilians in Hanshui City to starve to death.

Although it is difficult to change their minds and to bring them into the alliance, it is not necessary to burst the blood bag before anything big has even started.

So Chen Jian said:
"I can accept that, but as you said, it's only part of the compensation."

"Of course, of course!"

Li Xian, who was sitting next to Zhou Qin, quickly said:

"I have already contacted the brothers in Xianning City and Jiujiang City, and they are also willing to pay for peace."

"They will send an envoy to deliver the compensation soon. We are all in agreement on this point."

His attitude was exactly the same as Zhou Qin's. It was obvious that he had also seen the big hole caused by the "little sun".

"Very good." Chen Jian nodded again and changed the subject:

"But as for food, we have other plans."

"Except for live poultry and livestock, we do not accept anything else."

"Let's exchange it for gold. If it's 4 kilograms of grain, that would be about 16 kilograms of gold?"

"Considering that it's not that easy to trade gold for grain, I'll give you a discount."

"20 kilograms of gold, how about that?"

"A very reasonable and kind request."

Zhou Qin's reaction was somewhat beyond Chen Jian's expectations, but the other party's next sentence immediately dispelled his doubts.

"Huangshi City does need gold more than Hanshui City, and Hanshui City does need food more than Huangshi City."

"Thank you again for your kindness, my lord."

"Then I suppose we have reached an agreement?"

Chen Jian extended his hand to Zhou Qin. The other party didn't seem to understand the meaning of this action, but finally tentatively held Chen Jian's hand.

"Pleasant to work with."

Chen Jian smiled and said:
"You want peace, and I will give you peace."

"If you want war."

“We don’t want it!”

Li Xian and Zhou Qin said in unison.

Chen Jian let go of his hand, shook his head gently, and said nothing.

After reaching an agreement, the work of transporting supplies began quickly.

Under the protection of several machine guns, two automatic grenades, dozens of rifles and two large-caliber heavy machine guns, the entire process was carried out without any accidents.

By the time it was getting dark, most of the supplies from Hanshui City had been transported to the island, and Zhou Qin and Li Xian were ready to leave.

Before leaving, Zhou Qin took the initiative to shake hands with Chen Jian again, and then said:
"The delegations from the Holy Blood Temple and the Mechanicus Temple have arrived in Jiujiang. They will probably visit Huangshi City tomorrow afternoon."

"We will meet up with them in Jiujiang City today, and then come here with them."

"This is a peaceful visit and I guarantee there will not be any conflict."

"However, it is said that the area around Jiujiang City is not very peaceful, so if you hear gunshots, please do not misunderstand it."

"Not peaceful?"

Chen Jian asked doubtfully:

"Why not calm down?"

Zhou Qin sighed and replied:

"The two monsters in the Hanshui Ruins and Huangzhou Ruins have been killed, and the balance of this area has been broken."

"Based on past experience, new monsters will soon migrate to the vicinity, and there is a possibility of conflict with human settlements in the process."

"Near Jiujiang City, the Holy Blood has observed the traces of at least two level three monsters, one of which is swimming upstream along the Yangtze River."

"Its destination may be the Huangzhou ruins or the Hanshui ruins. By then, the situation may become a little complicated."

Chen Jian frowned and asked again:
"How did those monsters know that the territory here was empty?"

"On the one hand it's instinct, on the other hand it's temptation."

Li Xian replied:
"In fact, under normal circumstances, the migration and wandering of monsters are also irregular, but they will leave various marks in their respective territories, just like wild animals use urine to mark their territories."

"It's just that now, the mark is no longer valid, so they no longer have any scruples."

"understood."

Chen Jian did not ask any more questions and sent Zhou Qin and the other man onto the sampan that was leaving Huangshi City.

However, this new news had to be included in his plan.

New Monsters
Maybe we should find a way to get rid of it.

Kill them one by one until no more monsters come.

Wild animals use urine to mark their territory, so what about Yellowstone?
We use gunpowder and gun smoke to mark it.

(End of this chapter)