Chapter 1092 Finalized
50 meters underground in Xihai Town, the highest-level nuclear war preparedness bunker in the Western Theater Command, the core meeting room.
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The heavy lead alloy door slammed shut behind him, completely isolating all sounds from the world above.
The air was filled with the monotonous hissing of the circulatory system and the faint smell of ozone emitted by precision instruments. The constant low temperature made people feel a chill on the skin.
The pale shadowless lamp illuminated the conference room as clearly as an operating room. The light hit the metal walls inlaid with radiation-proof materials, reflecting a cold and hard luster, adding a bit of oppression.
At the long conference table, General Wei Jingfang, Commander of the Western Theater Command, and all the Standing Committee members including Zhang Shouzheng, Zhou Yifeng, and Dong Ping have already taken their seats.
Opposite them were Major General Li Kun, commander of the Northwest Garrison of the Zhongzhou Theater Command, Major General Yu Zhengguo, deputy commander, and two senior officers with the rank of colonel.
On the negotiation table between the two forces, huge paper maps of the four provinces of Xin Province, Ning Province, Qing Province and Gan Province were spread out like dishes, with densely packed transportation routes and oil-producing areas marked on them in advance.
Li Kun was not affected by the claustrophobic environment at all. He leaned forward and pointed his finger directly at the location of the Blackstone Fort Oil Field on the screen. His rough voice echoed in the confined space with unquestionable penetrating power:
"Commander Wei, our time is precious, so let's get this straight." He went straight to the point, no ambiguity: "The Northwest Garrison Command's forward command post is anchored at Black Stone Fort. I'm bringing a light combined arms battalion to occupy the core area. At these three outer points," he quickly traced a few key points, "we'll deploy an infantry company at each to form a security perimeter. A total of 800 troops."
In this isolated nuclear bunker, Li Kun's deployment plan showed an irresistible absolute will, as if this was not a discussion, but a combat order.
Wei Jingfang took a deep breath of the cold, metallic air and tried to maintain his composure. "Commander Li's plan... is very well thought out. Regarding the logistical supply for the garrison, and the coordination interface with the security forces of the Construction Corps..."
"Don't worry about logistics!" Li Kun interrupted directly, his tone was tough, and there was no trace of the friendly look just now:
"The system in the Zhongzhou theater is self-sufficient. What we need are access roads and venues! As for coordination?" He glanced at the silent Yu Zhengguo beside him, and twitched his lips.
"Deputy Commander Yu will work out the details with the Construction Corps. The core is this: we will lead oilfield security and production scheduling, and they will cooperate."
The decisive words collided in the soundproof conference room, and Wei Jingfang felt an invisible pressure, as if the fifty-meter-thick layer of ground could not isolate the powerful opponent.
"We naturally trust the Zhongzhou Theater's support capabilities." Wei Jingfang calmed his mind and got to the point: "Then, the ratio of energy delivery rhythm to material exchange..."
As soon as the words fell, Li Kun raised his hand, and the colonel beside him immediately took out a document from the briefcase at his feet and gently placed it on the polished metal table:
"Here's the list. The first batch of supplies: 500 tons of medicine, 1000 million rounds of rifle ammunition, and a batch of key spare parts. They will arrive within 72 hours of our military deployment. Correspondingly, after the new province's oil fields resume production, a stable monthly supply of 5 tons of crude oil or equivalent refined petroleum products will be provided."
"Fifty thousand tons per month?" Zhou Yifeng, the deputy commander in charge of logistics in the Western Theater, couldn't help but exclaim in a low voice. This number far exceeded expectations.
Li Kun's eyes immediately swept over and said, "Deputy Commander Zhou, production is a problem you and the Construction Corps need to solve. We in the Zhongzhou Theater only look at results. Supplies must correspond to real energy, no compromises!"
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Silence fell, with only the faint noise of the ventilation system. In this absolute silence underground, the pressure doubled.
At this moment, Yu Zhengguo coughed lightly and picked up another document. His voice was relatively steady, yet equally firm, and it was particularly clear in this environment:
"Commander Wei, everyone. These are the garrison's code of conduct and coordination details. Our army promises to strictly abide by discipline and not interfere with the Corps' normal production, with the exception of oil field safety. At the same time, we ask that you ensure the unobstructed land routes and assist in establishing an efficient liaison mechanism with the Corps."
Yu Zhengguo's words provided a concrete starting point. Wei Jingfang knew there was no room for maneuver, or rather, he had anticipated this outcome from the moment he decided to cooperate with the Zhongzhou Theater.
"Commander Li, Deputy Commander Yu, we understand the plan." He spoke on behalf of the Western Theater Command:
"We will immediately coordinate with the Construction Corps to fully guarantee energy production and transportation. We will unconditionally support all the facilities needed by the garrison. The Western Theater Command will fully implement the agreement."
Hearing this, the coldness on Li Kun's face instantly disappeared, revealing a carefree smile: "Okay! Commander Wei is straightforward! Then execute it immediately!"
The negotiations were quickly concluded in this deep underground fortress. The huge gap in strength made the whole process short and direct, without any of the wrangling that occurred during the negotiations between the Western Theater Command and the Construction Corps.
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After the meeting, Li Kun and Yu Zhengguo left and the heavy alloy door closed again.
Wei Jingfang stood alone in the cold conference room, looking around at the indestructible walls, but felt an unprecedented sense of vulnerability.
Even at the deepest point fifty meters underground, the will of the Zhongzhou War Zone had penetrated every pore and firmly grasped their lifeline.
The only thing he could do was hug...
"At least it won't be worse than the current situation..." Wei Jingfang murmured in his heart.
At the same time, the Gucheng Lake gathering place far away in Jinling, Jiangsu Province is also a scene of vitality and recovery!
