Chapter 19: Storm

5:00 a.m.

Alan woke up from the annoying sound of rain. The car was still driving on the road. The car only kept a steady and slow speed of 30 to 40 yards. This speed was the most fuel-efficient. Only when encountering some slopes would the accelerator be stepped on.

Alan looked at the dark mountains in the distance. The lights of the convoy were like a long string of fire snakes on the road. In order to be able to take everything in one fell swoop, it was best to crush them with hard power.

Alan did not intend to dawdle. They attacked immediately after arriving at the place, and then found the eight scientists, and then looked at their results. As long as the results were good, they would start to cultivate the land and start planting on the spot.

Although Allen was a little worried about the situation in the city, whoever held food and force would be the boss.

To be on the safe side, Allen still brought Sanggu with him. This guy was still a little useful, but this guy's strong ability to fan the flames was also one of the reasons.

Some confidants have advised Allen to kill Sanggu directly, but Allen did not do so, because Sanggu is still useful now. He has been in contact with the eight scientists for so long, and he should know what they look like very well. This is why Allen brought Sanggu with him.

The convoy will stop dozens of kilometers away from the grassland, so that the concealment before the raid is the best.

Allen plans to end the battle in half an hour at most, surround them as much as possible, and then annihilate them in one fell swoop, and then find those scientists. Sanggu also promised to recognize them, because he has been with them for two months.

The condition of the car is not very good. Many cars can only be left in place for a long time and cannot be started at all. This is very bad for the engine.

Many cars have started to have problems and stopped for inspection. Allen has brought out as many technicians who can repair the car as possible, just to prevent such a situation from happening, and some repair parts have also been brought.

After a while, the mountains in the distance began to turn white, and soon there was sunlight coming through the mountains. Allen looked at the sunlight with a smile. Although there was sunlight over there, it was much worse than here.

Soon the convoy stopped, began to rest and eat breakfast, Allen got off the car, he stretched his limbs comfortably, everything now was very comfortable for him.

In such a chaotic world, he was lucky to sit in such a position, and he had at least hundreds of confidants under his command. This was enough for Allen. As long as they obeyed him, Allen planned to build a doomsday kingdom for mankind.

Now more and more people are pouring into the city. What is least lacking is labor, and talents are very scarce. To build a doomsday city, what is needed is talents.

"Alan, I think you should think about it carefully. After all, the risk is a bit big this time."

A confidant who has been following him since the end of the world said, Allen smiled, it is indeed too risky to do so. Although dozens of confidants were left in the city, it was the best opportunity for those forces in the city that were not under his complete control to raise their heads.

However, Allen brought out half of the weapons in the city, which was a certain guarantee.

Another confidant came and said the same thing to Allen.

"Do you really think so?"

Many people nodded, and one of them said.

"I am very worried. Maybe they will start to act right after we leave."

Allen nodded. Their worries were right, because in such a world, it is better to control everything by yourself than to follow orders from others. Many people in the gang think so.

"There is a problem. I have told you that the farmland in that city has produced less and less crops. Although a lot of crops have been stockpiled before, it is far from enough for the future, especially now that more and more people are pouring into this city, so we must prepare for the future."

"But Mr. Allen, even if we really catch the eight scientists and occupy their farmland, there may be no place for us in the city. If we want to go back, we may have to pay a heavy price."

Allen laughed.

"As long as the food is in our hands, the city will not be able to survive in the future. When they fall into a food crisis, it will be time for us to go back."

Alan saw this very clearly. He also issued instructions to dozens of confidants in the city. If the other party really wants to take action, they can just leave the city directly. There is no need to confront them head-on. After all, this is not good.

The person who had observed it has come back to report that the grassland is being reclaimed. He also took some photos. Alan decided to act quickly after seeing the photos. When they arrive, they may just catch up with their harvest.

Their experience in reclaiming land, including planting experience, can be immediately copied by their subordinates. When a large area of ​​farmland is reclaimed, everything will be fine when the grassland becomes a rich granary.

The convoy started again. Alan glanced at the towering mountains in the distance and smiled with satisfaction, because the mountains were very clear under the sun.

Although Allen is not too clear about the reasons why those scientists came here, what is certain is that they are 100% intending to survive on this land for a long time, because now is an era with no way out.

The overall condition of the vehicles has been revealed. More than a dozen vehicles are temporarily unable to move forward and can only wait for repairs. This is also what Allen expected, so he brought so many people and vehicles, including supplies, weapons and ammunition.

3pm

Gene looked at another can house that had been built with pleasure. Many people were very enthusiastic. They had become familiar with the operation process in these days, so the speed naturally increased. This was already the 24th can house. According to the At this speed, at least 20 can be made in a day, as long as there are enough materials.

Gene and Deguna also divided people into a manufacturing group and a material group, so that materials can be continuously sent over, and they only need to be responsible for rapid manufacturing.

"I think that's about it, Gene, let them build it themselves."

Gene still said.

"Wait for another day or two, Deguna. This kind of house must be built in a long-distance place. When 50 of them are built, we will start to install some ventilation and electricity equipment. We need to let them know how to build it. That’s all.”

Deguna sighed. She had a vague feeling that something was wrong, because the attitude of Jed and his group towards them had changed a little in the past few days. This change started with Jed, although it seemed harmonious on the surface. , but it can be seen that they are wary of them.

The two told Ellie and the others about these things, and the eight of them had already begun to tailor their escape plan. Jean and Deguna would use the car engine to make an electric boat, and they would also start to make some food into dry food. , and then put it on this boat that can carry eight people.

Externally, they can only say that they need to measure the water level and quality in the lake, etc., because some people have not listened to their advice in the past few days and have become sick after drinking the lake water.

Now we can only keep one hand. If they turn against each other, the only escape route for Jean and the others is the large lake in the distance. Tomorrow, Li Chu will take his laptop and Gu Yi to check and locate the route in all aspects. Got it clearly.

When there is a real crisis, it will be impossible for them to escape from the grassland, even with a car, but if they escape from the lake, the other party will not be able to catch up.

According to Guyi's recollection, it took at most four or five days to enter the abandoned military base in the mountains, because when they came here to conduct some experiments, they walked through it in person.

And there will be eye-catching signs. Gu Yi remembers it very clearly. He has a very good mind and directly asked Li Chu to make a map for entering the mountain. So each of Jean and the others only need to bring seven days of food and weapons, and Some fresh water and warm clothing will do.

The whole day passed quickly. At night, eight people sat in the tent and used the electricity stored in today's solar panels to dry some food, especially vegetables, using a homemade stove to quickly evaporate the water. Drop it and then carry it as dry food.

"I think it's better to talk to them Gene."

Ellie said, Gene shook his head solemnly.

"Trust is something that will soon collapse once it becomes dusty. Talking about it will make such trust collapse even faster, because we have only known each other for less than two months, not that we have known each other for a few years. Years or even decades, so talking can’t solve anything.”

"I agree."

Li Chu muttered, and the others stopped refuting. Ellie seemed a little distressed, because she had just seen hope in this land, Deguna said with a smile.

"Don't feel bad. This is how people are. We can't think too well of people, nor can we think too badly of them. Of course, besides ourselves, we must be wary of others. Don't forget, before In the mine..."

Everyone looked at Deguna, and she hurriedly said sorry. Everything in the mine was too tragic at that time. If Deguna, Jean, and Li Chu hadn't prepared backup plans in advance, they might have been killed. Died in the mines.

They plan to enter the abandoned military base to conduct research, wait until everything begins to bear fruit, and then come out after a few years of stability. They plan to select some humans who are willing to follow them and enter the mountains to continue to survive. The only thing they can do is to remove the past human beings. Knowledge is passed down so that the human race can continue.

After all, they all have unshirkable responsibilities for the planet to become like this, although the source of all this can no longer be explained clearly, because the source is the entire complex and ever-changing human society.

Recently, Ellie has also been paying attention to the situation of some animals and plants nearby. Many animals have begun to disappear, and the situation will only get worse.

"Don't think too much. The only thing we can do now is to survive and use everything at hand and the knowledge in our minds to build a shelter for mankind."

Gene said and Ellie nodded.

It has been sunny for two days in a row. Li Chu and Gu Yi have prepared food, and have also taken a boat to explore. There are several landing sites on the opposite side of the lake, and they have selected three of them. It depends on whether If something really goes wrong, from what direction will the enemy surround them?

To be on the safe side, Li Chu also built electronic signaling equipment at three landing ports, which can last for half a month, so that the location can be determined even in the dark based on the signals.

In the past few days, the harvest has begun to increase in the farmland, and many people are very happy. They work harder and want to own more land.

However, just after the afternoon today, the sky seemed a little gloomy. Deguna and Jean began to gather 100 people and expressed their ideas. They wanted to train them and use them for protection and maintenance of law and order after they were stabilized here.

Many people are willing, but some of Jed's men are obviously tired of hearing it, and even question the plan proposed by Gene and others.

"I don't think we can control so many people, and if there is an attack, the weapons in our hands may not be effective."

What this person said is true, because the weapons held by many people are relatively powerful, and they also require high-precision sniper rifles and the like.

"We have to slowly communicate with everyone and ask everyone to hand over their weapons."

When Deguna said this, many people began to discuss it. Many of them did not want training, but wanted to help build houses, because they also wanted to live in such houses earlier, and many of them had already lived in the houses. Everyone thinks it’s pretty good.

After the training started, many people seemed to be laughing and joking and not serious. Deguna was a little angry. These situations all started from Jade's men. Gene didn't plan to go to Jade to talk about anything because he noticed that Jade The way De looked at them changed.

Jed was suspicious of them and was already very wary, so Gene didn't plan to say anything to Jed.

"You all go help build the houses."

Jean opened his mouth and many people cheered and ran. Deguna wanted to get angry, but Jean held her back, and after a while the two left the crowd.

"Maybe this is human."

Jean said and Deguna laughed helplessly.

"If you listen to us, a city can be built here."

However, Gene shook his head.

"They are living a good life now, and there is no need to continue to listen to our orders. This is enough for them. We have taught them the techniques for cultivating farmland, collecting seeds, and sowing. It is enough for them to survive. Well, Witte and Ellie have also completed some preliminary research, and then we just need to take the seeds to the base in the mountains."