In the apocalypse, I hoarded goods and handed over my storage space to the government.

A chorus of boos erupted in the meeting room.

Su Ran's words struck everyone like a heavy hammer blow.

The "living city wall" case he presented really hit everyone's weak spot.

When the mushroom carpet project was first launched, the opposition was no less than it is now.

Various terrifying hypotheses about uncontrolled mutations and backlash against humanity have emerged one after another.

But what was the result? It was surprisingly delicious!

"Let's do it!"

In the silence, Zhang Xiao suddenly slammed his hand on the table.

"Since this battle is about to turn into a quagmire, let's make it even more frenzied!"

Whether they're human or ghost, if they can kill zombies and guard the nation's borders, they're good soldiers! They're good weapons!

"General Zhang, you make it sound so easy."

A chief of staff with graying temples tapped on the table; his voice was steady but tinged with doubt.

"That's a monster that could go out of control at any moment. What if the mind control over the white deer fails..."

"What if? There are no such damn many 'what ifs'!"

If you're really worried about the worst, there's a standard answer for you to choose from: just retreat! Would you choose that?

Zhang Xiao interrupted sharply.

"How many people die on the front lines every day? Are you risking your life to fill that hole? Why keep this thing around instead of using it?"

"That's right!"

A fellow pro-war general chimed in, his tone icy.

"At least in the foreseeable future, conventional firepower will no longer be able to turn the tide of battle instantly."

Let's go even crazier, use monsters to fight monsters, at least...

Those who died on the battlefield were only beasts, not soldiers of our Great Xia!

The two factions clashed, their words sharp and confrontational, neither willing to yield.

"I have no objection."

"I also agree to continue implementing this policy."

With the heads of several key departments making their statements, the conservative generals who had initially disagreed finally shut their mouths and did not utter any further rebuttals.

Opposition is easy, but right now no one can come up with a better way to break the deadlock.

Conventional firepower has reached its limit, and nuclear bombing cannot be used indefinitely.

Supporters argue that since the situation has deteriorated to this point, they might as well take a big gamble.

Those who remain silent are weighing the options: as long as this control mechanism doesn't fail, it's a sharp sword that can cut through the apocalypse.

Seeing this, Li Guodong felt a little relieved.

As the director of the National Security Bureau, he has been under more pressure than anyone else lately.

Since the proposal of the captive breeding program, there has been ongoing resistance within the military.

It was all thanks to his use of his national security authority to suppress it.

However, the recent unusual behavior of the mother hive has indeed made many military generals uneasy.

Su Ran didn't interrupt, observing coldly, and muttered to herself.

"By directly and proactively igniting the topic, we can avoid wrangling at crucial moments."

He personally detonated the bomb prematurely.

The conservative generals exchanged glances, their brows still bearing a deep sense of unease.

In fact, Su Ran knew very well what they were afraid of.

According to his submitted "Report on the Evolutionary Time of Alien Creatures," the fourth-order alien creature is an extremely dangerous watershed.

Awaken your spiritual intelligence.

Intelligence is drawing closer to humanity.

Possesses the ability to command hordes of zombies and beasts.

It can actively seek out and devour higher-order crystal nuclei to complete targeted evolution.

This creature can no longer be called a beast; it is a true alien demon!

Currently, the Great Xia Dynasty is under a military-controlled system. Its territory is vast, and although the area of ​​ground recapture is constantly expanding, this also means that the military forces are being completely dispersed.

Armed forces must be maintained at every key juncture.

Outside the Jiangcheng Mother Nest, there is currently only a 5,000-person Crystal Core combat force, plus a few Awakened squads on rotation.

If we're dealing with a Tier 3 enemy, this power combined with the heavy firepower net is enough.

But the fourth order is different.

The mere fact that they "possess wisdom" is enough to keep these executives up at night.

What if this fourth-tier mother body realizes it can't break through the outer defenses and chooses to break through and escape?

Once it burrows into the deep mountains and forests, it can secretly develop its abilities by commanding herds of beasts, and before long it can raise a terrifying army of monsters.

The consequences of waging guerrilla warfare in the heart of the Xia Dynasty would be unimaginable.

No one dared to gamble on this "what if".

"I know better than anyone here about the dangers of the fourth order."

Su Ran's gaze was as calm as a still well, slowly sweeping across the entire scene, taking in the hesitant expressions of the generals.

"That's why there are three high-yield thermobaric bombs on the outer perimeter of Jiangcheng's defense line, ready to be fired at any time."

He placed his hands on the table, his tone leaving no room for argument.

"But if Great Xia wants to gain a firm foothold in this apocalypse, it is impossible without taking some risks."

Today's meeting is sufficient as long as no one openly expresses opposition.

The experiments will continue. Our researchers at Great Xia are worth betting on for a bright future.

The group looked at each other, and finally, they all nodded silently, thus forming a united front.

The benefits gained by the Warcraft legion were so great that they overwhelmed their fear of the unknown.

"We've said everything we need to say! But in the end, we still need tangible results from Bailu's side to completely shut these veterans up."

Su Ran thought to herself, "Bai Lu, you absolutely have to succeed!"

He knew in his heart that they did not fully agree with it at the moment.

If the White Deer experiment goes wrong in the slightest, or if the mother nest shows signs of getting out of control, these people will not hesitate to raze Jiangcheng to the ground.

and many more.

Su Ran's gaze swept over the holographic sand table, and she immediately realized what was going on.

Did I steer the conversation off-topic?

How did I end up getting involved with the Warcraft Legion?

Li Guodong tapped the table at the opportune moment.

While a long-term strategic vision has been set, this does not mean that the current crisis will automatically be resolved.

"Everyone."

He cleared his throat,

"Captive breeding programs and brain-computer interfaces are strategic directions for the future."

But distant solutions cannot quench immediate thirst. The most urgent task at hand is to resolve the current bottleneck on the global front.

The topic has come full circle back to the initial dilemma: shrink the defenses or use nuclear weapons to clean up the ground?

Zhang Xiao sat down again, crossed his arms in front of him, and snorted coldly.

"Retreat is absolutely impossible. Giving back the territory we've captured to those beasts would be an insult to the brothers who died on the front lines."

"If we don't retreat, then only the second option remains."

Li Guodong solemnly declared, "Continue to unlock the nuclear arsenal."