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

Chapter 205 Northern Expedition!

The next morning, inside the combat command room.

Projected on the screen was the detailed record of the "Beast Tide" that He Shuo had just sent back and stored in the Great Library. After reading all the records, everyone in the command room sighed in unison.

There is too little useful information.

The people who recorded the beast tide obviously did not actually observe closely. All their descriptions were based on "lookout" from a very long distance and the piecemeal of fragmentary information before and after the war.

Moreover, it is mixed with a lot of exaggeration and distortion of religious content, and you can't even tell which content is true and which content is secondary creation based on religious theories.

To sum up, there are only three pieces of information that can be considered "useful".

First, the total number of monsters is over one thousand, and the scale is extremely large.

Second, there is a level one monster in the beast tide, and it has control over the entire beast tide, and there may even be a command relationship.

Third, there is some special impact wherever the beast tide passes, electronic equipment fails, radio is blocked, and a large number of weapons also fail at the same time.

In fact, Chen Jian could fully understand the first two.

Monsters themselves are intelligent, so it is not surprising that they can be organized and develop some simple "tactics".

What he found difficult to understand was the third point.

Equipment failure, weapons failure?
What kind of conceptual weapon is this?
Electromagnetic pulse?

There is no non-nuclear weapon in the world that can generate an electromagnetic pulse.

If we go down a level a bit, the only thing that is closer is the graphite bomb.

However, graphite bombs are only effective against exposed power grids and are basically unlikely to have any effect on closed circuits and electronic components.

This is obviously inconsistent with the "machine soul failure" and circuit failure described in the records of the Mechanicus.
Chen Jian rubbed his swollen brows and asked:
"Fuxi, what do you think this beast tide could be about?"

"Is it a conceptual weapon, or some kind of composite effect that we cannot yet deduce?"

As soon as the words fell, Fuxi immediately replied:

"Based on the information currently stored in the knowledge base, I believe that there are still many uncommon but reasonable possibilities for achieving a 'near electromagnetic pulse effect'."

"For example, nanoscale highly conductive dust clouds, electron pulses induced by strong magnetic fields, or electromagnetic blockage caused by metal dust clouds covering the area."

"The conditions for these scenarios to occur are relatively harsh, but under the current Earth environment, the probability of their occurrence does not seem to be low."

"Especially considering the 'secondary monster' that appeared in the Jinling Ruins before and the external ecology that coexisted with it, I can reasonably suspect that the emergence of the beast tide will also cause certain local environmental changes, thus bringing about a series of abnormal effects."

"However, this abnormal effect is too complex and too difficult to predict. It is difficult for me to make a reasonable response plan based on my current speculation."

"clear."

Chen Jian nodded slightly.

This problem really cannot be solved. Even someone as powerful as Fuxi does not have a good solution.

Of course, it’s not that it “can’t cope with it”, but because there are too many possible situations and the probability distribution is quite even, it is impossible to make corresponding preparations for every possibility.

That is a huge waste of resources.

So, we can only take one step at a time.

Perhaps they can't really start implementing their response plan until the beast tide actually occurs.

".Now, the situation is clear."

Chen Jian let out a long sigh and continued:
"We don't have the ability to fight against the so-called beast tide, so strategically, we can only return to the old methods."

"You fight yours, and I fight mine."

"No matter how strong the beast tide is, as long as it is still on this earth, it can never be stronger than a nuclear bomb."

“So, our goal for the next stage is also very simple.”

"Collect and transport back as many nuclear weapons as we can find, and at the same time, find a way to unlock them."

"There is nothing Fuxi can do about this."

"The management of the nuclear arsenal is completely isolated from strong artificial intelligence. If we want to find the key, we can only look for it ourselves."

Having said this, Chen Jian paused for a moment, while Lei Jie on the opposite side took the opportunity to ask:
"So, we have to go to the imperial capital?"

"Yes."

Chen Jian nodded slowly and continued:
"The question now is who should we let go and how should we let them go."

"The Jinling Ruins are a full 900 kilometers away from the imperial capital. I estimate that even if a large convoy is used to travel at full speed, it will take at least a month to complete the round trip."

"This time is too long, and now the 011 fortification is in the critical period of cold start and expansion."

"At least we need to leave someone here to oversee the overall situation"

"Isn't that me?"

Shen Yue said with a smile:
"How can I, a political commissar, leave the team? I will be wherever the team is."

"He Shuo has to stay in Jinling. Things in Jinling City have not yet been completely settled. He also needs to monitor the dynamics of the Mechanicus in real time."

"The only ones who can move are you and Lei Jie. You two should take some of the main forces with you. It's a good opportunity to give them some exercise."

"You said it yourself, so I won't waste my breath."

Chen Jian made a decisive decision and then said:
"This trip will be led by Lei Jie and I. Ji Xing, Xie Liu, and Li Shi will also lead a 10-man Chinese Army team to the imperial capital."

"In terms of vehicles, I plan to use a 30A tank, a Mengshi mine-proof and ambush-proof vehicle, a cat vehicle, and four unmanned trucks."

"In terms of weapons and equipment, we will carry a range of equipment including drones and unmanned combat robots."

"The specific number and configuration will be determined by Fuxi after deduction."

"If all goes well, we will reach the imperial capital in five days and return within 5 days."

"The reason why I reserved 25 days for the return trip is because I plan to explore all our resource points during this trip."

“These resource points include but are not limited to mines, warehouses, factories and other facilities. The purpose is to open access and obtain the large amount of metal raw materials stored in the facilities.”

"Once we have cleared the dangerous factors around the resource points and established a stable access route, we will be able to obtain a steady supply of raw materials through the power of various large chambers of commerce and the Mechanicus."

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

“So, I plan to invest more time in this task.”

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

"Whether you need support or not, and when you need support, this is the degree that you have to decide for yourself, Shen Yue."

"clear."

Shen Yue nodded calmly.

After becoming the political commissar, his condition changed considerably in just a few days.

Although he still behaved cheerfully in private, he had gradually developed a kind of dignity in front of other indigenous people, especially the Chinese army.

This is undoubtedly a good thing.

Chen Jian gave him a satisfied look, and then he said:
"Then let's decide on this for now. The mission code name is."

"Northern Expedition!"

"The meeting is dismissed!"

One hour later, outside of Base 011.

The convoy was ready. Chen Jian checked them one by one, reviewing the checklist while recording the status of the equipment.

"Weapons, all ready."

"Enough ammunition."

"Spare parts. Almost there." "Fuel. Supply base station"

"Base stations take up the most space. We don't know if 50 of them will be enough."

Hearing his words, Lei Jie on the side replied:
"50 should be enough. According to Fuxi's calculations, under the current electromagnetic environment, the coverage range of a micro base station should be able to reach 20 to 30 kilometers."

"Based on the total length of our route, it can just cover the entire route."

"The number is sufficient. What I am more worried about is the self-sustaining capacity of the base stations."

"Without cables or generators, and relying solely on a few solar panels for power, even in the best of circumstances, it is impossible to guarantee full-time communication."

"But fortunately the radio is still usable. Whenever we need the internet, we can activate the base station."

"Overall, it should be able to cope with subsequent usage needs."

"Yeah, let's just use it for now."

Chen Jian sighed and said with some emotion:
"It is easy to go from frugality to luxury, but it is difficult to go from luxury to frugality."

"I've gotten used to full network coverage in Jinling these past few days. I'm afraid I'll still feel a little uncomfortable once I leave Jinling."

"Then what can be done?"

Lei Jie spread his hands and then said:
"Who told you not to try harder then? You are the person in charge of the Fuxi project. If you had been more determined and pushed the technology of quantum communication equipment forward, wouldn't we have to worry about this now?"

".Shouldn't you take the blame for this, Professor Lei?"

Chen Jian said with a smile:
"I'm not a technician. I'm just a handyman."

"If anyone is to take the blame, it should be you guys who are in charge of technology, right?"

"I am not responsible for quantum communication either."

Lei Jie helplessly spread his hands and asked:
"Let's not talk about this for now - the weapons and ammunition you brought this time are obviously oversized. What, do you have feelings for flowers?"

"Yes."

Chen Jian answered without hesitation:

"Anyway, we have to pass through Huadu. If the journey goes smoothly, I plan to organize a decapitation operation in Huadu directly when passing by."

"This force is a cancer in the wasteland. If we allow them to continue to develop, one day, drugs will begin to spread outward."

"In the post-apocalyptic era, this kind of thing is too lethal."

"If we are more pessimistic, it is not impossible that human civilization will be destroyed directly."

"really."

Lei Jie nodded in agreement.

These four people have all seen the real "drug country". Compared with the clean environment under severe crackdowns at home, they know better than anyone else what a country controlled by drugs looks like.

It is precisely for this reason that they have always maintained a high level of hostility towards Huadu and have never even considered the possibility of any peace talks from the beginning to the end.

The reason is very simple. Just as Chen Jian said, drugs are too easy to spread in the end-time environment.

The desperate seek comfort from it, the weak seek strength from it, and it has a common effect on all.

That is, escape from reality.

When the nerves are completely anesthetized, nothing else matters.

Perhaps in the short term, it can bring quite extreme "benefits", but in the long run, all debts accumulated from drug use will be forced to be paid off at once.

So, that’s it for now.

Lei Jie thought for a moment, then asked:
"What are you going to do?"

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

"You have also seen the situation of the Huadu prisoners captured in the Battle of Nanjing. After being freed from drugs, they have no ability to work or fight at all."

"If we don't do anything, those residents will surely die."

"But if we manage it, it will definitely be a huge investment of resources."

"How do you plan to place them?"

“No placement.”

Chen Jian shook his head and replied:
"Although in this environment, it is probably not their fault that they are exposed to drugs."

"But the end of the world is a survival of the fittest environment. If they can survive, they will live. If they can't survive, they will die."

"We can't possibly be held responsible for them. If they want to find someone, they should go to the high-level officials in Huadu."

"really."

Lei Jie sighed softly, and after a few seconds of silence, he suddenly asked:
"if."

"I mean, what if Huadu is willing to use drug prohibition in exchange for peace with us?"

After the words fell, Chen Jian asked without hesitation:
"That's what Lao Mian said at the beginning. Do you think they succeeded?"

"If a powerful, rule-based modern regime can't do it, do you think those people in Huadu can do it?"

"That's not necessarily the case."

Lei Jie said:
“I think it’s possible that they could do it.”

“Because modern regimes cannot kill people at will, but they can kill flowers.”

"And there is another more important point."

"These two days, I saw the news sent back by Fuxi about the prisoners of war in Huadu."

"I personally think that the percentage of prisoners of war with deep addictions is too high."

"In theory, even if a force is completely controlled by drugs, due to individual differences, there will be differences in tolerance and interest in drugs."

“You’ve seen this, too.”

"But the Huadu team is very different. Even the relatively weak soldiers left behind have deep addiction symptoms, without exception."

"I wonder if it's possible that this was originally a clean-up operation?"

After he finished speaking, Chen Jian was stunned.

After thinking for a moment, he asked:
"You mean, consuming actions?"

"Yes."

Lei Jie nodded and continued:

"They want to consume a portion of the residents who have already been completely corrupted, and then use drugs to train a new group of loyal residents."

"This is consistent with their way of governing the country. If I were to put myself in their shoes, I would probably do the same thing."

“It makes sense, but there is no evidence.”

Chen Jian held his forehead and was about to say something, but at this moment, Fuxi's voice suddenly came to his ears.

"Commander, 9 kilometers northwest, in the direction of the Jinling Yangtze River Bridge, we found someone crossing the river."

“The drones are keeping watch.”

"Judging from his clothing, weapons, and tattoos, he may be from Huadu."

"what?"

Chen Jian and Lei Jie looked at each other, their eyes full of surprise.

Really coming? ?
(End of this chapter)