#198 - Chapter 198 Yan Zhengping visits Huatong Chamber of Commerce
"Understood, Commander Dongfang. As long as we obtain the complete DNA sequence of the spDV-1 neurotropic virus, we can simulate its biological characteristics in the computer," Xiaolin replied.
"Good, then hurry up and take care of this matter!" Dongfang Chen was overjoyed.
"Yes, Commander Dongfang," Xiaolin replied.
Every day, the Queen Bee eliminates many zombies, so for Xiaolin, obtaining a virus sample is not difficult.
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Binjiang City, headquarters of the Huatong Chamber of Commerce.
"President, Commander Yan from the Southwest Military Region is looking for you," Gu Qingyi reported as she entered.
"Commander Yan? Quick, invite him in!" Niu Xingwang was a little puzzled and hurriedly said.
He rarely had the opportunity to deal with Yan Zhengping. If this councilman and commander had something to discuss, he would usually go directly to Dongfang Chen.
"Boss Niu, please forgive my abrupt visit!" Yan Zhengping said proactively as he entered.
Behind him was a female officer, naturally Yan Fangfang.
Niu Xingwang returned to the base relatively late, and although he had met Yan Fangfang a few times, he couldn't be considered familiar with her.
"Commander Yan, you are too kind. Please, have a seat!" Niu Xingwang said politely.
"I won't sit down. Coming here is just a formality. I know you have a special passage here. Take me to find Xiaochen," Yan Zhengping said simply and directly.
"Ah? This…" Niu Xingwang couldn't make the decision and quickly contacted Dongfang Chen through the Digital Eye.
Dongfang Chen agreed.
Niu Xingwang then opened the secret passage behind the office and headed towards the main base.
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Inside the main base.
"Commander Yan, what's the matter that you're looking for me so urgently?" Dongfang Chen asked.
"Xiaochen, last night our Southwest Military Region was attacked by zombie bats!" Yan Zhengping said.
"Zombie bats?" Dongfang Chen was also surprised.
Flying zombies are indeed difficult to deal with at the moment. The miniature Queen Bees in each military sub-district and resettlement area can only deal with threats on the ground. They are powerless against attacks from the sky.
"That's right, and there are a large number of them. The only weapon we currently have to deal with these bats is the flamethrower. However, the military region's fuel reserves are running low and probably won't last long," Yan Zhengping said.
This was the first time he had said something so cowardly.
"This matter is indeed difficult to handle! I'm sorry, Commander Yan, but I don't have any good solutions at the moment," Dongfang Chen said.
"No, you do!" Yan Zhengping said.
"I do?" Dongfang Chen asked in confusion.
"That's right! I think your underground base is quite good!" Yan Zhengping said with a smile.
"Heh heh, so that's what you're after. Have you thought it through?" Dongfang Chen said with a smile.
"Whether I've thought it through or not is not important. Lives are at stake, and I can't wait any longer," Yan Zhengping said.
"Sigh! Alright then! But the timing isn't right yet. If we're going to do it, we can only do it secretly," Dongfang Chen said.
"That would be even better. It would save me a lot of trouble," Yan Zhengping replied.
"Alright then. Let me think about how to operate this matter to make it better," Dongfang Chen said, then fell into contemplation.
Yan Zhengping didn't urge him.
Niu Xingwang on the side was even more confused and didn't understand what the two of them were talking about at all.
Half an hour later.
"Commander Yan, how many military sub-districts do you currently have on your side?" Dongfang Chen asked.
"Twelve," Yan Zhengping didn't hide anything.
"Twelve! That's not easy! If we build an underground base in each military sub-district, the resources consumed would be enormous," Dongfang Chen said.
"What suggestions do you have?" Yan Zhengping asked.
"What is the total troop strength?" Dongfang Chen asked.
"220,000," Yan Zhengping replied.
This was the biggest risk of cooperating with Dongfang Chen. Many military secrets would be leaked.
But having made the decision, Yan Zhengping no longer hesitated.
"The best method is to combine the troops," Dongfang Chen said.
"Combine the troops?" Yan Zhengping fell into contemplation.
"Combining the troops is not very realistic. Such a large troop movement requires me to report to the Military and Political Department. That way, it wouldn't be very realistic to do it secretly," Yan Zhengping said after thinking for a while.
"If that's the case, then we can only build an underground defensive structure for each military sub-district first," Dongfang Chen said.
"Explain in detail," Yan Zhengping became interested.
"It's equivalent to a giant underground air-raid shelter. However, the configuration is stronger than an air-raid shelter. It has a basic air circulation system, water circulation system, and power system. Although it's impossible to live underground for a long time, it should be enough to deal with zombie bats. During the day, the soldiers return to the ground for normal activities. At night, except for those on duty, all the other soldiers enter the underground structure to rest," Dongfang Chen explained.
Yan Zhengping nodded as he listened.
"That's good too. With such an underground defensive structure, it will at least solve the immediate problem. It wouldn't be impossible to gradually improve the underground base later," Yan Zhengping said.
"That's all we can do for now. Even so, the crystal cores needed to build these underground defensive structures are not a small number," Dongfang Chen said.
