Before the war, Wanghai was a world-class metropolis with the largest high-tech park in PAC as well as countless research institutes.
Because of this, after the outbreak of the war, Wanghai became the focal point of PAC and NATO on the East Coast. Naturally, it couldn't escape the bombardment of nuclear and biological weapons. Among them, the city center suffered the most as it was bombed into scorched earth. Only extreme mutated creatures or dead zombies could survive there.
On the wasteland, the city center was synonymous with danger. Even the most powerful Hunter Squad had never set foot in that area. Hordes of zombies, ghouls' nests, and mutants that were unbelievably powerful … The rewards of exploring the city center were not proportional to the risks.
But if there was a time when the city center was relatively safe, it would be winter.
In winter, most mutants needed to hibernate, so the only problem was the zombies.
But even so …
"City center? Other than nuclear craters and scrap metal, what else is there? "A council member wearing square glasses sneered in disdain.
"Perhaps it's a killing tool left behind by our predecessors? Or maybe it's just a USB drive with a mysterious code? Regardless of what is there, our neighbors are already interested, right? We have reason to believe that they have solid evidence, which is why they came all the way here to plot against us, "Cao Jinsong said with a smile.
"If they just want to enter the city center, why didn't they discuss it with us?" Zhao Chenwu frowned and said in an undertone, "We don't have to fight, we can totally cooperate. For example, we can provide supplies to their expeditionary force and receive a commission — "
"What do you think the Northern Alliance Area is? A Hunter Team stationed here? Provide supplies? Why not just rob? They are not merchants, but bandits under the rule of a warlord. "A council member mocked.
"Regardless of whether they can win against us, even if they win, do they have the energy to go to the city center? I agree with council member Zhao's point of view. Their behavior is abnormal, maybe there is something we don't know, "a more mature council member said.
"Because of arrogance." Feng De sneered.
"But arrogance has nothing to do with intelligence. They chose to go to war knowing cooperation is the best option, unless —"
"Unless that treasure is tempting enough." Cao Jinsong opened his mouth and covered the tip of his nose with his crossed fingers. "They firmly believe in the value of that treasure, and they also believe that after we find out the true identity of that treasure, we will do our best to snatch it. Even the reputation that we have maintained for more than ten years cannot guarantee our honesty. "
"So, what's the treasure?" Someone asked.
"Personally, I think it's a weapon." A mysterious smile flashed across Cao Jinsong's face as he lowered his voice. "If there is a superweapon that can instantly suppress a base, or even a city of people —"
"That's impossible. If there really was such a weapon, it would be a priority during the war," someone immediately retorted.
"Seconded. Also, how did they know that the city center of Wanghai City has that thing? "
Cao Jinsong wasn't bothered by the other councilors' rebuttals and merely smiled calmly.
After a pause, he continued.
"We are all unfortunate people who did not manage to enter the sanctuary. I believe that you are no stranger to that war. The space-based weapon that broke the Holy Shield — God's Cane. "
When they heard the name God's Cane, everyone in the room held their breath.
That was a long time ago, but even after more than ten years, they would never forget what happened that day.
The dome that covered the sky disintegrated under the blue rays, followed by the falling of the orbital airborne soldiers like raindrops …
Zhao Chenwu looked at Cao Jinsong in disbelief and said with difficulty, "Didn't that thing blow up into space garbage? I remember it was occupied by PAC's space special forces, and then NATO initiated self-destruction- "
"Based on the data modeling analysis conducted by my supercomputer." At the same time, Cao Jinsong took out a graphene card from his pocket, waved it between his fingers, and then stuck it on the table.
The holographic image appeared again. The net-like structure simulated Earth and the weapon platform floating above it — God's Cane.
"259 kilograms of TNT equivalent self-destruct explosion, the weapon module will fall in the center of Wanghai City." The net-like weapon part of God's Cane turned red, drew a red trajectory, and pointed at the location of the simulated Earth's Wanghai City.
"If they obtain the satellite fragment, repair it, and re-launch it into space. It will become a Sword of Damocles hanging above all of our heads and become our eternal nightmare. "
As he said the last word, the holographic image disappeared, and the atmosphere at the conference table instantly froze.
The expression on everyone's face became interesting.
Other than fear and anger, there was also a hint of greed?
"What do they want to do …" Zhao Chenwu said with difficulty.
"Rule, or enslave." Cao Jinsong's fingers gently tapped on the table. "They want to continue their dictatorship outside of the northwest region. Other than this, I can't think of any other reason. "
"Resistance is inevitable. Free will will never bow to dictators, there is no doubt about this. Then there are only two choices in front of us. "
"One, before they come to Wanghai City, explore the city center first. If there is really a killer weapon there, we can use that to deal with them. "
"Two, turn our backs to our 'treasure', set up defenses around the suburbs, and fight the invaders to the death."
"Then, as usual, let's vote."
After that, Cao Jinsong smiled meaningfully and pressed the vote button.
…
The vote finally passed the second decision with an absolute majority of 2: 8 – fight the invaders to the death.
Even in the winter, exploring the city center was a very risky task. If they paid a certain price but couldn't find the treasure, or if the treasure wasn't a weapon at all, even if it was a weapon, it couldn't be repaired and put into use in a short period of time. It would undoubtedly add variables to the war.
Most people chose the more stable plan, first solve the external threat, and then explore what was hidden in the ruins.
After the meeting ended, the council members all left.
Walking out of the conference hall, Zhao Chenwu's eyebrows were locked together. Su Lei, who was waiting at the door, saw the boss come out and immediately greeted him.
He took the coat from the assistant's hand, put it on, and quickly walked out of the parliament building without a word.
"Is there any trouble?" As the boss's right-hand man, Su Lei asked in a low voice.
"No more trouble, I just feel something is wrong," Zhao Chenwu said in an undertone.
"Is it business?"
"No … I hope it's just my illusion."
Looking at his colleagues who quickly left, for some reason, he felt a sense of uneasiness.
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