The scale of Nanyang Base City is not large, but the degree of chaos outside the city is no less than that of New Chengdu. Of course, this is not an isolated phenomenon of the Nanyang base, but the whole country and the world.

The most effective means of controlling refugees are still minefields and machine guns. This is very similar to dealing with mutated creatures.

In order to welcome the 517th Division and the 11th Independent Army, which returned to rest, Zhang Shengfei, commander of the 184th Group Army, held a small banquet. Following the envious gaze of everyone and in the warm applause, Zhang Shengfei changed Su Hao and Liu Jiangyuan with new rank epaulettes respectively———— former colonel and latter major general.

After the ceremony, the feast remained the same. Compared with the time when Liu Jiangyuan invited to dinner in Lujiang, the dishes in Nanyang Base City are more abundant and the ingredients are fresher.

Lujiang belongs to the 184 Group Army District, and his subordinates fought well, and Zhang Shengfei, who was the chief officer, was naturally very happy, and his attitude towards Su Hao became kind.

"Commander Xu Renjie contacted me the day before yesterday, and the current railway transportation is a little difficult, so he asked me to replenish the equipment of a division for you first, and then go through the handover procedures between Xincheng and Nanyang. You can go to the warehouse tomorrow to pick up the relevant supplies. Well, are there any other requirements? ”

Su Hao's answer was a little unexpected: "If I can, I hope the number of equipment can be doubled, or more." ”

"Oh?"

Zhang Shengfei looked at Su Hao, his gaze stayed on him for three seconds, and then he asked suspiciously, "Tell me your reason?" ”

"The Eleventh Independent Army suffered heavy losses in the Battle of Lujiang. Poorly trained recruits are forcibly dragged onto the battlefield, not at all as a help, but as a burden. I would like to take this opportunity to recruit double the number of reinforcements, and carry out both sporadic sniping and high-intensity training at the same time. In this way, on the one hand, we can replenish new troops for other troops, and on the other hand, our combat effectiveness will decline more slowly. ”

Su Hao's attitude was very stable and resolute: "Of course, the drawbacks of this approach are also obvious, a lot of materials and ammunition must be consumed, and you can only rely on the main force to fight. ”

"No problem————"

Zhang Shengfei questioned Su Hao's request. He patted Su Hao's shoulder with satisfaction, and said with a smile: "Then, I will give you two weeks of rest and recuperation, plus a week of adaptation." There is a great need for manpower at the front, and there has always been a big shortage, and if you have excelled in this regard, I will ask the military headquarters for credit for you individually. ”

Su Hao smiled with satisfaction.

As the commander in charge of a group army, Zhang Shengfei attaches more importance to social interaction than others. Although the theme of the banquet was to celebrate the victory of the battle of Lujiang, the banquet was attended by all the commanders of the combat units who were resting in Nanyang. The auditorium was brightly lit, with a crimson carpet reflected in the red, and in addition to light and laughing conversations, there was melodious music.

The long strip tables on both sides of the hall were filled with simple and absolutely abundant food. Of course, the concept of "simple" is only relative to peacetime. Steamed eggs with shredded white fungus chicken in a delicate porcelain bowl, fresh pork chops with black pepper, roast lamb shank with garlic sliced into thin slices, roast duck with crispy skin and tender meat...... Next to these mouth-watering entrees, there are plenty of desserts served on white porcelain plates. There were assorted jellies, custard tarts made from canned yellow peaches, and piles of very fresh watermelons that had just been cut.

It's so hearty. Even in peacetime, banquets of this magnitude are rare. Of course, in terms of material entertainment, it is certainly much higher than this. However, considering the supply chain of materials that has been almost completely cut off since the Black Age, as well as the refugees outside the base city who may starve to death at any time, it is really touching that there is indeed no "fairness" in this world.

Su Hao had several small gifts in his pocket———— a lighter with a beautiful pattern, an antique pocket watch, a tie clip inlaid with rubies, and a Swiss Army knife with good material and convenient and small.

Most of these things are made of gold or silver, and the materials alone are extremely valuable and the manufacturing process is extremely exquisite. It's not so much a common thing for men as it is a collectible.

"Don't think about it so much, it's not a bribe."

Zhang Shengfei saw the confusion in Su Hao's eyes, and explained with a smile: "Many people died, and many people fled. All cities are in ruins, and billions of treasures are now just piles of garbage. These items were previously worth at least a million dollars, and some are relics that have been preserved from centuries ago. But so what? If you can't even get enough to eat, who cares about that? When I ran for my life, I was afraid that I wouldn't run fast enough, and I wanted to take off all my clothes, even if hundreds of millions of dollars worth of gold were placed in front of me, no one would look at them. I've collected a lot of these gadgets, so I'll pick out a few good ones for you. Liu Jiangyuan has been saying good things about you, and I am not a fool———— your new tactics have worked well, and the situation in the third theater in the southeast has been improved. Don't say it's these things, even if you want more, that's how it should be. ”

Zhang Shengfei's smile was not deliberately contrived, but from the heart.

He walked to the table, picked up an ice cream in a goblet, and handed it to Su Hao.

"Taste this. In the summer, this is the best to enjoy. Before, you might have thought it was ordinary and unremarkable. But now, not to mention that it is eaten in the mouth, even if it is standing from a distance and looking at it, it is a rare luxury. ”

As he spoke, Zhang Shengfei patted Su Hao's shoulder, raised his right hand, and pointed to the direction of the entrance of the hall not far away

On both sides of the wide door, there stood hundreds of beautiful girls with fragrant clothes and sideburns. They were young, mostly in their twenties, but also seventeen or eighteen-year-olds, and they all wore dresses that were revealing, lightweight, silky and soft. They have obviously been specially selected, and their looks and temperament are far more than ordinary women, with hot figures, beautiful appearances, and well-groomed makeup, forming the most beautiful scenery at the entrance of the hall.

Zhang Shengfei turned his gaze to Su Hao, his eyes were full of kindness and friendliness: "If you like it, pick a few yourself." The rooms in the officers' quarters at the base are nice and soundproofed. However, it is important to control muscle strength and self-emotion in a state of hyperactivity. You have to understand that we are all strengthening people, both physically and stamina, far more than ordinary people, and it is difficult for them to withstand the ravages of over-agitation. So, it's better to be gentle. Of course, if you are interested and accidentally miss, it is nothing, just that you need to clean the bedding and other items yourself, and you have to pay a very heavy fine. ”

Su Hao held the ice cream and asked quietly, "...... them Who is it? ”

"Refugees."

Perhaps feeling hot, Zhang Shengfei loosened his military uniform, slowly moved his neck, and said casually: "There are too many people gathered outside the base city. Everyone wants to come in. Not in the past, with limited resources to reach everyone. Since last year, I have selected more than 300,000 people to build new bases in two other locations. However, there is no way, the population base left over from peacetime is too large. There are as many as one million refugees in the Nanyang area alone, and with minefields defending, they can't rush in for a while, and they barely maintain order. But what about later? Cults, people with bad intentions, madmen, desperate people, and godly sticks are constantly bewitching refugees, forming a force of power. If this situation is left unchecked, one day they will climb over the city walls and attack the minefields without fear of death. Instead of making this terrible idea a reality, it is better to be gentle with them, give them a certain job opportunity, and create contradictions among the refugees, which will naturally ease the hostility towards us. ”

"Building a new base is not as easy as it is lip service. We need coal, we need steel, we need rare earths, we need oil...... Although mechanical excavation is convenient, it is easy to cause waste, and many areas with complex addresses can only be excavated by manpower. We we've ridden out the mutated creatures around the mines, recruiting workers from among the refugees with food and water. If you want to be fed, if you want to be safe, you have to work. ”

"The troops returning from the front line to recuperate are already very tired, and both officers and soldiers need to relax. Women are always the most popular characters in military clubs. This service is, of course, paid and not mandatory. It's your first time here, and it's more or less off-putting to you. Oh, it's not surprising that many of the ideas of peacetime still bind our brains. Colonel Su Hao, you should be more open-minded and don't mention the issue of sticking to moral concepts. Yes, it's dirty, but we didn't force anyone. There are thousands of women starving outside the base city, and they are willing to pay any price for a steamed bun. Working here for one night, they get a week's worth of safe food and lodging. The results of such work are cumulative and transferable. In other words, a significant portion of these girls are not for themselves, but for their parents and families. And when you pick a target, the other party must be willing. Otherwise, even if you like it, I can't help it. At most, you can only stand next to you and help you say good things, or take more money and things out to see if she is willing? ”

"Again———— we don't persecute anyone. That's why I mentioned the penalty for death in a state of hyperexcitement. That's a lot of money, a hundred hedrons, or five hundred milligrams of silver bone. ”

Su Hao was a little surprised: "So many? ”

At this stage, for example, when the situation is at its best, you need to kill at least two hundred mutated creatures to get the corresponding number of Silver Bone Crystals. Even for soldiers or officers with the strength to do so, it is still extremely dangerous and fatal to complete such tasks alone.

"We need to set an example."

Zhang Shengfei put away the smile on his face, and his expression became serious: "Civilians are not our enemies, we just can't take care of them, so we have to give them up for the time being." The work is reciprocal for everyone. Women are the best comforting product for warriors, but while enjoying themselves, they must also abide by the rules of the game. Their clothing, cosmetics, and daily food and lodging are all the responsibility of the group army, and once they cause personal injury, it will have a very bad negative impact. Of course, if you find this type of game too restrictive in the military club and are looking for a more thrilling thrill, then you can go to the civilian bar or outside the city. There are also good-looking women there, and the prices are lower. But the rules of the civilian zone are the same as those of the military zone, as long as it does not kill or maim people, you can do whatever you want. If you die...... Hehe, the Judge Advocate General's Office must intervene. ”

Su Hao nodded silently.

The rules here in New Nanyang are obviously different from those in New Chengdu. When it comes to refugee management, Zhang Shengfei and Xu Renjie have very different philosophies. Perhaps, this is the difference between focus and conflict of interest

In the distance, Liu Jiangyuan hugged a woman with a bumpy figure and extremely full breasts and laughed. There were several officers of the 517th Division standing beside him, and about the same number of women were around. The soft light illuminates their faces, making their skin look delicate and smooth, full of youthful radiance. Under the miniskirt of the low-cut backless style, the snow-white and smooth thighs are swaying, and the plump breasts without lingerie can be seen from the neckline. Standing on the side, the thong cord buckles loom in the slits on either side of the skirt. Just looking at it is enough to make one excited, and the male symbol is irrepressibly high in erection.

Yes, men need women, and women need men too. For enjoyment, for indulgence, for money and material ...... Everyone has different needs, and everyone has their own interpretation of this. Especially in the cold and cruel world of the Black Age, love and morality are simply more precious than diamonds. They're just working, they're just splurging. Because tomorrow, no one can say for sure that they will die at some point.

Su Hao walked to a no-man's corner with the ice cream and sat down, tasting it slowly, and the tip of his tongue slowly spread a burst of coldness.

A consciousness from afar, extending from the ground, carefully touched him.

"Hey my esteemed master, you really will enjoy it. Oh, what did I find? A dessert that exudes coolness...... Well, I think I know this thing, I ate it when I was a human. It's ice cream, right? ”

Haig's consciousness wrapped around the table like an invisible palm. This scene made Su Hao feel a little weird———— there seemed to be a person sitting opposite, but he couldn't see the actual body, and could only communicate with the other party through his brain.

"Where are you?"

Su Hao had just asked this sentence, when his eyes suddenly froze, and the silver spoon in his hand almost fell to the ground. A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes: "Haig, why are you so far away?" Five hundred...... No, at least more than six hundred meters, how did you do that? ”

When Haig was captured in the field hospital, Su Hao found that the distance between his consciousness and the insect was only fifty meters at most. This is an obstacle that cannot be broken through, and it is precisely because of this that Su Hao uses a test tube to carry Haig closely.

Of course, this is not because of some kind of perverted hobby———— Haig can control mutated creatures within a radius of fifty meters, which is equivalent to an alternative talisman for Su Hao. Moreover, Haig has very unique views on some issues, which greatly benefits Su Hao.

After all, insects and humans see things from different angles, so they naturally have different perspectives.

The distance of consciousness contact is six hundred meters, which is something that Su Hao has never imagined.

"I swallowed a bat yesterday."

Haig replied with great interest: "This thing is amazing, I actually have the ability to make ultrasound waves for detection." In addition to this, I have an additional takeaway, which is the long-distance awareness exchange that you are experiencing, host. Of course, divergent thinking energy cannot do this, and it must be received by a fixed target in order to feel the consciousness transmitted from a distance. This situation seems to work only between you and me, as we both have the same blood cells and are at the same frequency of consciousness. ”

Su Hao quickly looked around, making sure that no one was paying attention to him, and asked expressionlessly, "What is the longest distance that can be reached?" ”

"Maybe about 800 meters, the exact number needs further testing."

Haig's mood was very excited: "Master, releasing me is the wisest decision you have ever made. I will give you a thousand times in return, and I will always be loyal to you. ”

It's too humble, too respectful. It is simply a slave's oath of allegiance to his master.

Su Hao slowly stirred the ice cream in the cup with a spoon: "Haig, what are you doing now?" ”

Because he noticed something unusual, Su Hao asked.

He felt an indescribable oddity———— Hagrid seemed to be doing some kind of high-intensity physical exercise, very intense, and his physical exertion was very fast. But because the distance is too far, Su Hao can't "see" the specific scene with his thinking consciousness as usual, and can only touch the part very vaguely.

"I'm having sex."

This answer made Su Hao's face stiffen, and then he shook his head with a wry smile.

With the answers, judging the blurred image based on the answers, the observed information is indeed clearer than before.

Su Hao "saw" that Haig was riding a female mouse, doing fierce movements in the gloomy underground water pipe.

It was about two square meters of underground space. On the ground nearby, there were seventeen or eight rat corpses, judging from the fresh blood flowing out of their bodies, they should have just died. The female rat crushed under Hagrid no longer resisted, but swayed back and forth with the amplitude of its twitching. The mother mouse has a wide open mouth, its sharp front teeth are especially striking in the dark, its paws are deeply embedded in the ground, and there are shocking scratches everywhere.

Hegrid's appearance is no longer a worm, but a mouse about twenty centimeters long, with a shiny coat and a black, oily and smooth body.

Su Hao stared at its appearance intently, and asked uncertainly, "Are you Haig?" ”

"Of course."

The strong black mouse raised his head, thrust his fat ass forward, and laughed loudly at the miserable wail of the mother mouse: "Dear master, do you like my new coat?" ”