The hall is still smoky, and cigarettes and strong tea are always the best way to refresh yourself.

Although, the former also acts as the best killer of cancer and death.

The tall, lanky admiral sat at the top as always.

On either side of the long strip table, there are still familiar faces wearing the general's badge.

They sat in a precarious position, their expressions serious, their eyes focused on a document in front of them.

It was a detailed study by the Academy of Sciences on the silver bone.

The molecular structure of this new substance, its location in the dead body, the triggers, its specific weight and volume, and its various strengthening effects on human nerves and bones are all listed. Due to time constraints, some of the research projects mentioned in the report do not have accurate data, only a rough percentage.

Despite this, the content of this document is still classified as the highest "A A".

It is no wonder that more gendarmes were set up outside the venue than usual, and the supervision department also took strict protective measures to the point that "any unrelated personnel entering the warning area will be killed."

"You've all seen it, haven't you?"

The Admiral tapped his finger at the papers on the table, his slightly swollen eyes, tormented by time and heavy affairs, and glanced at the participants sitting on either side, his tone full of majesty.

"It is already clear in the report that this is a completely new substance that has never been seen before. Individuals immune to the virus have more than doubled their fortification. In addition, the strength of the nerve center and bones has also been greatly improved...... These abilities were once coveted by us. It is no longer a fantasy, but a reality that can be seen and touched. ”

A slightly chubby lieutenant general picked up the file, flipped to the page about the data of the various experiments on the reinforcement person, and shook his head again and again in amazement.

"When we first developed the first-order enhancement potion, we found that the maximum force value of the experimenter's full force was far lower than expected. The injector's muscle expansion force is about 250 to 260 kilograms. At the time———— we thought it was strange that according to the criteria for strengthening human warriors mentioned in the top-secret file, this number should be doubled. Now, I finally understand what the problem is. We are missing the extremely important substance of silver bones. As Dean Wang said in the report, the muscles determine the amount of force, the bones are the support of the body's foundation, and the nerve center represents the speed and reaction time. Only when the three reach the average can the most powerful fighters be obtained. ”

On the other side of the table, another old-looking lieutenant general nodded approvingly: "According to this standard, it turns out that those soldiers who have only been injected with strengthening drugs can only be regarded as "semi-strengthened people" at best. Silver bone fills the gap in bone and nerve strength, and only when both have an effect at the same time can it truly strengthen people. ”

"These test data are astounding."

A major general stared at the experimental physical strength value on the paper, and his breathing became heavy: "The effect of conventional blows is as high as 500 kilograms, and the explosive state has increased by ten to twenty percent. The speed of the 100-meter sprint is 4.6 seconds, and the speed of neuronal reflexes is fully doubled. The visual and auditory effects have been greatly improved...... It's unbelievable, this is simply better than the champion of the international special forces competition. We have developed an immunity agent, and the virus cannot pose a threat to the troops involved. Lao Zhang is right———— this is the real fortified human warrior. It only takes ten milligrams of silver bone to completely transform a soldier. This means that by killing an average of five zombies, we get an Aug. God should immediately order the front-line combat units to go on the defensive and collect a large number of silver bones. In a week at most, we will be able to completely reverse the current offensive and defensive posture. Oh zombies, don't be afraid of ————"

The Major General spoke loudly and with a strong sense of euphoria.

This optimism quickly influenced the other attendees.

Looking at the amazing data on the file, the tense and serious faces gradually became relaxed. A lot of people smiled. They whispered to each other, their brows furrowed. Although they had read this document a few hours ago, the data that were decisive for biological warfare were synonymous with the word "victory" at this moment.

"The production of 9-mm weapons systems should be stopped immediately and turned to research and development. Individual weapon system of 7 mm caliber. By the way, didn't the General Armament Department last year put forward the conceptual model of individual millimeter and 30 mm machine guns? In my opinion, these projects can be carried out at the same time. With Silver Bone, the weight and physical condition of the soldier are not a problem at all. First-order fortifiers may only be able to load. 7mm assault rifle. But we are in the process of mass production of second-order agents. As long as the raw materials are solved, the dosage production of third-order drugs is also not a problem. ”

"That's right, from the first order to the second order, the strength and physique will be multiplied. Many heavy weapons that need to be carried on board can be carried by individual soldiers. The casualty rate of front-line fighting units can also be reduced quickly, and many people survive. ”

"This is the best news I've heard since the virus broke out. Those monsters no longer have a physical advantage over us. We...... Hoo we can win -

Facing the warm atmosphere in the conference room, the admiral who sat in the first place slowly smiled.

He coughed lightly, signaled for the surroundings to be quiet, and continued: "Yesterday, when I just saw this document, I had a conversation with several chief officials of the economic management department. They unanimously agreed to use the silver bone as a reserve basis for the issuance of blue coins. The Ministry of Information is preparing the relevant documents and detailed provisions. It could be sent to the United Nations Financial Programme for review by tomorrow at the latest. ”

"Audit?"

The major general was a little surprised: "Why do you want to submit such important information to them?" To do so is to keep it a secret. ”

"Strictly speaking, it's not a secret."

The admiral shook his head slowly: "I talked to Dean Wang, and he also tends to fully disclose the information of the silver bone. Despite its small size, the new substance does not require any technological means to be found inside the corpses. That is, anyone could possibly discover it. Hehe is like a group of children walking on the seaside, some people find beautiful shells, others only see sand and waves. But as long as you are patient and search, there will always be a reward. ”

The lieutenant general nodded: "This really can't be considered a secret, it's just that it will appear sooner or later." All countries in the world are studying zombies, and those monsters are killed and dissected every day. Now that we know in advance, we should maximize the advantages in this area. The last military summit of various countries determined the proportion of the issuance of the world's gold yuan, and the Americans have always demanded that the actual gold reserves be the constant standard. Silver bones are equivalent to important strategic materials, which can be used as the basis for currency issuance. The report must be disseminated to other countries as soon as possible. To hell with the dollar and gold————"

The Major General turned his gaze back to the document in his hand.

His mind shifted quickly, and another question immediately came to mind.

"According to the Academy of Sciences, the number of silver bones in each zombie is about two milligrams. Front-line troops are mainly responsible for combat missions, and it is impossible to allocate too many manpower to be responsible for collection. It is very troublesome to obtain silver bones from the corpses, and even if the second-line troops are fully committed, it is difficult to get too much in a short period of time. I suggest that since it has been decided to make the information public, then it should include all the various forces of the commoners and the wealthy consortium. We can open up food and weapons exchanges to civilians, and collect silver bones from them through quantity comparisons. As for the consortium...... What they want most is a potion booster. You can open the first-order potion to them, and the exchange ratio is set higher———— 2,000 mg of silver bone can be exchanged for one potion. They don't suffer a loss. In addition, it is necessary to put an end to the exchange of materials and pharmaceuticals between the logistics department and the various consortia. Otherwise, they simply won't do what we ask us to do. ”

Someone disagreed: "Two thousand milligrams of silver bone...... In the end, it is almost necessary to drop a thousand zombies to exchange for a potion. That's a lot, isn't it? 1,000 milligrams, or 800 milligrams, I think it's pretty much the same. ”

The lieutenant general said in a solemn tone: "I am in favor of the ratio of 2,000 milligrams. The silver bone has just been discovered, and few people know what it is used for. Since the outbreak of the virus, a large number of zombies have been killed in the whole world. Collecting silver bones from corpses is troublesome, but not difficult. The wealthy consortia have taken in a large number of refugees, and they have enough manpower to do this. Well, judging from the current situation, the ratio of 2000 mg is still slightly lower. Just a tentative 3,000 mg Once the information is made public, other countries and potential forces will also open similar exchanges. At that time, the exchange rate will be further reduced. With the continuous increase in the production of first-order medicines, not to mention the ratio of RU0 mg, I am afraid that no one is willing to exchange 500. All in all, this kind of thing has to be done as early as possible, as soon as possible. We have to get ahead of everybody. As businessmen often say———— maximize profits. ”

As he spoke, he set his eyes on the top of the table.

The admiral nodded calmly: "The 9mm weapon system has already reached mass production. The old 8mm weapon was not lethal enough and could be opened to civilians. As for the issue of the issuance ratio and information submission of the world's Jieyuan, it will be handed over to the foreign affairs department to deal with. With Silver Bone, we'll soon have a large number of Fortified Soldiers. Perhaps, the war on the eastern seaboard will be ended in the second half of this year. Order can also be gradually restored in the central and western regions. ”

The words resonated.

Major will continue to look through the documents.

He quickly found a section of information about the Silverbone discoverer himself. Looking at the photo of Su Hao on the page, the major general kept smiling and churning.

"I know this young man———— the last battle record reported by the Chengdu side is his initiative. The General Staff spoke highly of that tactic. Discussions are underway to prepare for another similar battle in Kunming, make a video, and then promote it in the army. Unexpectedly, he found the silver bone. I have to admit: this kid is very good at scientific research and fighting, and he is also very lucky. ”

"On the issue of how to treat this person, Xu Renjie and Chen Yanlin of the 71st Group Army have great differences."

A general in charge of personnel said with interest: "Chen Yanlin wants to give and reward Su Hao for his military exploits. Xu Renjie believes that Su Hao's time to join the army is too short and his qualifications are not enough, so he only agrees to the formal notification and commendation. ”

The Major General frowned and thought for a few seconds, then asked, "What rank is Su Hao now?" ”

"Lieutenant."

The general in charge of personnel paused, and added: "When Chen Yanlin recruited him into the army, he was a second lieutenant officer. In less than a year, he was promoted to lieutenant

The gray-haired lieutenant general interjected: "I remember his last battle, it seems that he killed nearly three thousand zombies. Don't say it's a lieutenant, it's enough to be promoted to a colonel. ”

The general in charge of personnel smiled and said, "Su Hao is also a member of the Academy of Sciences. He is a Level Researcher. Wang Qinian just gave him a promotion. When I first entered the Academy of Science last year, I still had the lowest "P" grade. Su Hao's promotion speed over there is much faster than ours here. ”

The major general's eyes flashed: "I really didn't expect that he actually has both military rank and researcher at the same time?" ”

The old lieutenant generals clasped their hands together and kept shaking each other: "Wang Qinian does have a good vision in discovering talents, and he is also eclectic in promoting talents." In contrast, we have too many stereotypes and rules. ”

The general in charge of personnel obviously had a good impression of Su Hao. He accentuated his tone: "Dean Wang has submitted a report to the United Nations Biological Research Agency. Recommend Su Hao as a candidate for the next Nobel Prize in Biology. The name "Silver Bone" was also first proposed by Su Hao. As the parent unit of the discoverer and the namer, the Academy of Sciences has great advantages in technology sharing and patent research with other countries. ”

"It's not a good thing to have too many rules. However, since it is a rule, there must be a basis for its existence. ”

The admiral clearly did not want to waste time on this issue. He said bluntly: "Actually, Chen Yanlin and Xu Renjie's handling methods have a basis. In this way, if Su Hao gets an evaluation of "excellent" or above in the actual combat test arranged by the General Staff, then I believe that no one will question his rank promotion again. Also, ask for the opinions of the Academy of Sciences and himself. Let's see if Su Hao is willing to be transferred to the combat unit? He has a thorough understanding of the study of zombies, and knows the habits and characteristics of mutated creatures. Hehe, the army needs special talents, and it can't leave all the benefits to Wang Qinian. It's not fair————"

No one objected to the admiral's words.

Everyone has a different opinion on some issues.

But essentially, the people who can sit at this conference table have enough life experience. They may have conflicts over small things, but they don't hold back on important matters.

At least not on the surface.

After all, this is no longer a time for peace. If you want to fight zombies, you have to show enough solidarity.

"One more thing."

The Admiral cleared his throat and shook out a light white crystalline particle with a diameter of about 05 centimeters and an irregular shape from the file bag.

It's a crystalline that looks like quartz. It is not very transparent, looking up at the light, and there is a lot of off-white substance in it. It's muddy, and the edge of the front line is a little cut.

"This was found in the head of a bloody corpse by the 4 Infantry Division."

The admiral picked up the hedron with his finger and held it up high enough ⊥for everyone to see: "Something similar, other troops have also found some. Without exception, they all appear on the head of the zombie, close to the brain. I've sent someone to send the sample to the Academy of Sciences, and they should be able to get the results soon. ”

The lieutenant general narrowed his eyes and asked suspiciously, "Is this also a new substance with special effects?" ”

With the silver bone as a reference, it is easy for people's minds to move in a similar direction.

"It's not clear."

The Admiral shook his head: "This crystal does not exist in all corpses. Only particularly strong blood corpses and humanoids can be found. In the Fuzhou raid that just ended the day before yesterday, only four bloody corpses were found in the crystals. According to the recollections of the officers and soldiers participating in the battle———— those mutated creatures were particularly tough. They run and jump extremely fast, and their hands and feet have evolved into hard carapaces. If it weren't for the fact that the fighting unit happened to be equipped with a few experimenters who had taken the Silver Bone, it would have been difficult to stop them

No one spoke.

The focus of people's eyes was on the strange crystal. The gaze released from a pair of eyes is cold, emotional, and a variety of complex ingredients.

The Major General sighed, and could slow down his speech: "First the silver bone, and now the spare, zombies are fundamentally different from any form of life on earth...... Sometimes I really suspect that this is no longer the world I once familiarized, but a completely unfamiliar space. ”

The old lieutenant general took a sip of tea and said heavily, "No matter what, we have to do what we have to do." It's our job. Duties of a military man"

Now, it's March.

The sun is getting stronger, and the atmosphere in the streets is even more deserted than before.

There are scattered parking vehicles everywhere on the road, including expensive Mercedes-Benz and BMW, as well as civilian Chery and Xiali.

These mechanical items, which should have been cherished as treasures by their owners, are now being discarded like garbage. Occasionally, the wind blows, and patches of shredded paper and plastic film immediately rise on the empty streets.

Su Hao held the sharp hunting knife obliquely, his steps were very light, and he carefully observed the movements around him.

The air was filled with a pungent rancid stench, and the ground was covered in dried and blackened blood. Just over three meters in front of him, a lone foot lay horizontally.

Leather shoes, black cotton socks and shoes on the feet indicate that the owner of the feet is a man. The slightly upper-ankle wound was shocking, the outermost layer of skin had hardened, the ligaments had broken out of the middle of the muscles, scattered scattered, the edges of the broken bones were uneven, and even clear tooth marks could be seen deep into the bone