Wasteland Survivalist: A Scientific Guide to Post-Apocalyptic Survival

The leader stood up from his seat when he saw Zhao Xun enter.

"Squad Leader Zhao, the quarantine period has been long enough. Can you return our guns now?"

We've all been trained and are ready to fight alongside you.

The words "Disinfection Team 2, Gao Yang" written on the front of the person's protective suit had become a blurry mess after getting wet.

"Exactly, at least it can be used to commit suicide, instead of being devoured alive."

The person sitting at the very back suddenly started acting strangely.

"Xu Ran, shut up! If it weren't for the elite squad risking their lives to save us, you'd be dead already!"

"Hmph, what a joke! If those soldiers hadn't suddenly deserted, how could we logistics personnel have ended up in danger! We'd be stuck here waiting to die!"

"Screw your generalizations! If you're so capable, go find the deserters and get revenge. What are you pretending for here!"

"It's so noisy! If you're angry, leave the power plant and go outside to find some rabid people to vent your anger on."

Seeing the two arguing, Zhao Xun gave a wink to his subordinate beside him.

"Stop! Everyone be quiet!"

The soldier's loud shouts temporarily brought the situation under control.

"I understand everyone's feelings. The situation is urgent, so I won't say any more pleasantries to save time."

Zhao Xun paused, then scanned everyone around him.

"If you want to survive, everyone has to obey orders."

In particular, it is important to maintain emotional stability at all times. If one becomes too agitated, comrades will have difficulty distinguishing between friend and foe.

Upon hearing this, the arguing duo exchanged a meaningful glance.

"Squad Leader Zhao, when can we organize an evacuation?" Gao Yang asked.

"The command center has just issued a typhoon warning, with maximum winds expected to reach level 14."

The landing craft and helicopters are both out of service, and it will take time for the typhoon to pass. We'll have to stay here for at least two days.

Zhao Xun breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that the people in the room had finally calmed down.

"If the sea route is blocked, what about retreating by land?"

"You can't leave. This place is located in the northwest corner of the island. If you want to go east to Daishan County, you have to cross the entire Central Avenue."

Moreover, as far as I know, the Yushan Bridge, which connects to the outside world, was blown up long ago.

"The bridge is broken? How come there are still so many berserkers in that petrochemical base? Before we set off, our superiors didn't even tell us that it was this dangerous here," Gao Yang asked, puzzled.

"After the nuclear war, a large number of refugees from Ningpo fled to Zhoushan along the bridges and roads to avoid the radioactive fallout."

Later, the rabies virus broke out and spread to the porridge mountain along the migration route of the refugees.

This is the end point of the Zhoushan Mainland-Island Link Project, and also the last stronghold of the survivors at that time.

Therefore, before the bridge was blown up, a much larger population than usual flooded into the area.

Zhao Xun was a frontline commander and had much more comprehensive information than the logistics team.

"No wonder I saw so many wrecked people wearing administrative jackets. Turns out they were all leaders who escaped here."

Gao Yang looked like he had just realized something.

"Food is scarce in the petrification base. The berserkers in poor condition have all died long ago. Those who are still alive are no pushovers. Everyone should be prepared."

After saying this, Zhao Xun nodded to his men, and the soldiers, having received their instructions, went out.

"Squad Leader Zhao, just tell us what you need us to do. For the sake of the country and the people, we guarantee to complete the mission!" Gao Yang patted his chest and assured him.

Zhao Xun took a blueprint from the wall and placed it in the center of the conference table.

"Let me give you a brief overview. This is the building boundary map of Yushan Power Plant."

The factory area is trapezoidal, covering an area of ​​14 hectares, and borders the sea to the west and north.

The main entrance is located in the southwest corner, leading to Central Avenue.

The secondary entrance is located in the northeast corner, connecting to the coal transport route outside the plant.

Therefore, the next key defensive focus will be on these two main gates.” Zhao Xun pointed to the specific locations with his hand.

"The factory wall looks only 3 meters high to me. Can it really stop the berserkers?" Xu Ran, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly spoke up.

"In order to prevent damage to the petrochemical base, the troops did not carry heavy weapons in this operation, so the wall still has some defensive effect."

Furthermore, the engineers working on this operation have activated emergency diesel generators and restored some of the plant's power supply.

The monitoring facilities and high-voltage power grid have now been restarted.

Of course, this can only serve as an early warning system; ultimately, we still have to deal with the enemy ourselves.

Zhao Xun gave a detailed report on the current situation while observing everyone's reactions.

Gao Yang was eager to try, Xu Ran frowned, and the other two looked bewildered.

「我们现在有12名战士、2名电厂工程师、2名电力高级技师，加上你们4个，一共20个人。

Next, I will distribute everyone into various combat teams, and appoint a soldier as the team leader to command the team members.

As they were talking, the soldier who had just gone out returned to the conference room, carrying a large box of things on a trolley.

"Take off your protective suit first, and put on this so you can move around more easily. It's brand new, just found it in the power plant warehouse."

Zhao Xun raised his hand and tossed a work uniform to each of the four people present.

While the others were changing clothes, Zhao Xun picked up a white safety helmet from the box.

I wrapped several layers of yellow tape around it.

"What's going on?" Xu Ran asked, puzzled.

"Identification markers; wrap your arms with tape later."

To prevent the helmet from falling off and causing accidental injury to one's own team.

Remember, if someone doesn't have this mark, assume they are an enemy.

"Oh, I see. That explains why you guys stuck those things on your helmets." Xu Ran looked enlightened.

After reorganizing, Zhao Xun divided the team into four groups.

He personally led one group, while the other three groups were led by the deputy squad leader and two corporals.

Considering that a large number of friendly forces nearby had been converted into berserkers, he adjusted the individual radios, reconfigured the network, and set new communication keys to prevent eavesdropping.

After completing these preparations, Zhao Xun led a team into the power plant's central control room.

"So you chose me for your group because you don't trust me?" Xu Ran plopped down in the swivel chair.

"One group is the reserve team, responsible for providing timely support to other defensive groups. It is actually the group that tests people the most."

Zhao Xun went to the surveillance wall and began to review the footage.

"Then why did you drag me in? Aren't you afraid of causing trouble?"

"I trust my judgment," Zhao Xun replied with a wry smile.

Before the war, his unit was stationed in the suburbs.

As the city expands, it is gradually surrounded by the urban area.

After the outbreak of nuclear war, he was ordered by his superiors to participate in the post-war disaster relief and rescue operations at the first opportunity.

When the rage virus broke out, the area was instantly overrun.

Thanks to his excellent military skills and a bit of luck, he has survived to this day.

Having experienced the life-and-death separations of many comrades, I have also gained some insights into judging people.

"It is easy to sacrifice generously, but difficult to face death calmly. Those who speak lightly of righteousness will surely betray their cause in battle."

Zhao Xun sighed softly, and vivid faces flashed through his mind.