"If you send troops, what are the chances of winning?" Jiang Chen asked in a deep voice.

Jiang Chen thought that Chu Nan would give him a definite answer, but he shook his head when he saw him.

"It's hard to say. ”

"Why?" Jiang Chen asked.

"With the current command system, even the mobilization of more soldiers will not be able to win. Chu Nan said bluntly without hesitation.

"Do you have any good opinions on the reform of the chain of command?"

In fact, Jiang Chen had been thinking about this since the last time he went back, but he had no clue. He has almost planned the reform of the administrative system, but in the military area, to be honest, he is a military blind except for playing a few real-time strategy games.

"I don't know much about command, didn't you capture a colonel, she must know more than all of us. "Chu Nan Dao.

A touch of embarrassment flashed across Jiang Chendi's face, and his gaze drifted to the side.

"Ahem, she hasn't given up her allegiance to the Order. ”

Frowning slightly, Chu Nan thought about it and asked, "It shouldn't be possible, is there something wrong with the chip, do you want me to help you?"

"No, I'll do it myself. Jiang Chen quickly refused.

Chu Nan was slightly stunned, as if he understood something, and glanced at Jiang Chen ambiguously.

"With all due respect, it is not advisable to have compassion for the captives. Her knowledge is important for your career, and I hope the marshal will consider it carefully. ”

"I will. Jiang Chen replied vaguely, "I will solve the matter of the reform of the command system as soon as possible, do you have a plan for the preparation of the expedition?"

Seeing that Jiang Chen did not intend to continue on this topic. Chu Nan also stopped talking with interest and replied, "Of course." The first is the war materiel aspect. We can raise funds for the war openly by issuing war bonds through the Bank of the Sixth Block. It was agreed that the materials seized from the mutants would be repaid. Then, with the funds raised, orders were placed with major arms factories to purchase weapons and ammunition and inject vitality into the near-saturated military market. On the other hand, the funds will also be used to mercenary groups and hunting groups, pay the salaries of conscripted soldiers, etc. ”

"That's a good idea. Jiang Chen exclaimed.

After a war is fought, not only do you not have to pay a penny, but you can still make a lot of money. Using the people's money to pay for the armaments of the fish bone base, and using arms orders as a lever to leverage economic development, Chu Nan's move is indeed wonderful.

"What about the soldiers? How many people can be mobilized. Jiang Chen then asked.

"It is expected to mobilize 1,000 soldiers into the army. "Chu Nan Dao.

This amount is quite objective. Jiang Chen nodded with satisfaction. Counting the 1,000 slaves bought from the big pit, that's an additional 2,000 soldiers, and once the training is completed, the military strength of the Fish Bone Base will more than double.

"Then the preparations for the expedition will get rid of you, and if nothing else, I will go first. ”

After speaking, Jiang Chen stood up.

Seeing that Jiang Chen was about to leave, Chu Nan also stood up and sent him downstairs to the parliament building

Although there are still some things to do. But Jiang Chen was not so anxious at the moment. It's been more than a year, and he wants to take a good look at what this thriving town has become.

After saying goodbye to Chu Nan, Jiang Chen casually strolled around the inner circle. Then he went straight to the outer ring.

Compared to a year ago, it is indeed a lot more prosperous.

The buildings on both sides of the street have basically been renovated, and many have even been torn down and rebuilt into three- and four-story high-rise buildings. Just standing here. If you don't look up at the yellow-green radioactive fallout, you really can't feel the breath of the wasteland.

Bustling crowds. A wide variety of products. Rifles-carrying lone travelers haggle with vendors in front of stalls, while soldiers in carbon nano combat suits maintain order in the market. In addition to the usual lookout for survivor dress. Occasionally, survivors can be seen in costumes that are distinctly different from those of the locals. Some of them are from Luzhou, 400 kilometers away, some are from Wushi, 600 kilometers away, and some are even from the Northern United Region.

They brought with them subcrystals and commodities, but they also brought with them technology that was lacking here. For example, a very useful intelligent mechanical dog can carry 100 kg of heavy objects through all terrain, which is convenient for waste pickers to carry more garbage. Another example is the silk spit out by a mutant spider, which can be made into a substitute for chemical adhesives that are commonly used in industry. Many private factories have already absorbed these technologies and started producing these "imported goods".

The former slum has been bulldozed and apartment buildings have been built. Most of them are private properties, and a small number are junta-owned shelters. There are no more malnourished technicians who solicit customers on the streets, but instead legally run entertainment centers and well-dressed special workers. There are no more refugees on the streets, and anyone with able-bodied hands and feet can find work in the sixth block.

If there's one thing that's different from a year ago, it's probably civilization.

"Don't miss it when you pass by! Fresh Bullet Shell Valley! Come and take a look!"

A hawker's shouting attracted Jiang Chen's attention.

The small shop was crowded with onlookers, and two men dressed as mercenaries helped him carry bags of grain onto the scales. The peddler in the animal skin suit shouted and took the customer's money, and then handed the customer a bag of bullet shells.

"Bullet Shell Valley?" Jiang Chen looked at the bags of grain with some surprise.

Leaning closer, he asked the vendor.

"How did you sell this thing?"

"3 subcrystals per kilogram, no counteroffer. "The peddler didn't know Jiang Chen's face, he should have come from other places.

It's about the same price as the convenient one in the area, and slightly cheaper than the price of rice. Jiang Chen thought to himself.

"Where did you get this thing from?" Jiang Chen asked.

The peddler glanced at Jiang Chen vigilantly, and did not answer, but said: "Buy or not, don't buy or don't get in the way." ”

Jiang Chen didn't care about his rudeness, took out three subcrystals the size of rice grains from his pocket and threw them into the hands of the vendor.

"Bring me a kilo. ”

Seeing Yajing, the vendor immediately smiled and offered a bag of bullet shells to Gu's hands.

Looking at the bag of bullet shells in his hand, Jiang Chen stopped and thought for a moment, and then walked towards the warehouse area.

When he arrived at the warehouse area, Zhao Chenwu had been standing at the door and waiting for a long time. Standing beside him was another person, Hu Youde, a merchant from the big mine.

Seeing Jiang Chen, Hu Youde's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly greeted him enthusiastically.

"Hehe, Boss Jiang, let's meet again. I have brought the slave you wanted. ”

"What about people?" Jiang Chen glanced at the clearing, and there was no one on the ground.

"Ahem, of course it can't be here, now the slave business in the Sixth Block is going on in the shelter outside the walls. That's your rule. Zhao Chenwu also stepped forward and explained to Jiang Chen.

Maybe it's the rules set by that guy in Chu Nan, Jiang Chen didn't know about it. (To be continued.) )