Jiang Chen didn't have a solution for the quantum computer, so he could only try to collect as much as he could.
Before he left, he gave a few simple instructions to Xu Lu. For example, focus the research on military technology. Or focus the technology recovery on artificial islands, space elevators, and synchronous space stations.
After that, Jiang Chen took the helicopter to the Sixth Street.
After ten minutes of flight, the Type-51 helicopter quickly arrived above the Sixth Street.
Looking down from the sky, the Sixth Street was indeed different from before.
After Chu Nan became the acting general, he strictly controlled the military discipline of the garrison and continued the free trade law of the Sixth Street Group of Ten Council. Even under the dictatorship of the military government, he never exercised any illegal power. Compared to the time when he was in the committee, the military government he led was more just than before.
The benefits of this were also obvious.
Not only the survivors in Wanghai, but even the survivors from nearby cities all migrated to the Sixth Street. While they brought labor, they also brought the technology that the Sixth Street lacked.
The tall buildings in the inner circle rose from the ground, and the buildings in the outer circle were significantly more prosperous. Jiang Chen noticed from the air that the sewer entrance that was originally outside the Sixth Street was now included within the newly built outer circle wall.
Other than that, small mansion-like camps surrounded the Sixth Street and scattered across the ruins. These camps were usually built by the merchants that lived in the Sixth Street. Because the land price in the outer circle of the Sixth Street increased, they built their factories or camps outside the wall. They paid taxes to the Sixth Street military government, enforced the laws of the Sixth Street, and accepted the protection of the military government's patrol force.
This small city was like a seed that was planted on the barren land, nurturing the germination of civilization …
The navigator on the ground waved the signal stick and guided the helicopter's landing.
He stabilized himself on the tarmac as he jumped out of the cabin and saw Chu Nan already waiting at the door.
As soon as the helicopter appeared on the radar, Chu Nan received the news and rushed over.
"Long time no see … Speaking of which, how long has it been?" Jiang Chen looked at his old friend.
"Half a year. Do you want to come to my house? "Chu Nan smiled.
The one that changed the most was this guy. Jiang Chen remembered when he first rescued him from the basement, this guy still had the innocence of a virgin. But now, Jiang Chen only saw a sense of maturity and restraint on his face.
"Of course, if it's convenient." Jiang Chen gladly accepted his invitation.
A plain-looking car stopped in front of the two. The driver got off the car, saluted, and respectfully opened the door for the two.
After a 10-minute drive, the car arrived at the entrance of the parliament building. On the top floor of the parliament building was the office of the military government. Two of the rooms were Chu Nan's home.
Chu Nan warmly invited Jiang Chen into the house as the two sat on the sofa in the living room. Zhou Xiaoxia, who was wearing casual clothes, walked over and poured tea for the two of them. Judging from his complexion, the former lone traveler's mental state had recovered a lot. Although he didn't know if he had recovered his memories, at least he wasn't living in the shadow of the Huizhong Mercenaries anymore.
Chu Nan didn't mind her past and accepted her. Based on this point alone, Jiang Chen admired this man. He heard that the two even had a simple wedding, but he was in the modern world at the time, so he regretfully couldn't attend.
The two of them drank tea while discussing the development of the Sixth Street.
"Due to economic growth and other factors, the total population of the Sixth Street increased from 53021 to 82102 last quarter. The number of factories increased from 37 to 239, and the number of registered merchants increased from 301 to 2000. The number of mercenary groups increased by 20, hunting groups increased by 105, and scavenger groups increased by 421. "
"It's an explosive growth." Jiang Chen couldn't help but exclaim.
Chu Nan nodded. "The economic growth was mainly due to the expedition last fall. The population growth was due to the economic growth and stability."
"And your ability to govern a country." Jiang Chen mocked.
"Not at all, it's because you promoted me well." Chu Nan was humble.
"Haha, don't play with me. The credit belongs to you." Jiang Chen laughed.
Chu Nan didn't respond, but the smile on his face showed that he was proud.
Chu Nan cleared his throat and continued, "After the good news, here's the bad news."
"Oh? What bad news? "Jiang Chen asked with a smile.
"The survivors from Jia City who escaped to the Sixth Street brought news from the west. This spring, the mutated humans attacked the Defenders from the Seventh Area and took over Jia City with the support of the Dusk Church. Because of this, from April onwards, the number of merchants traveling from Hang City to Wanghai City decreased by 60%. The route from the southwest into Wanghai City was basically blocked. "
After listening to Chu Nan's report, Jiang Chen frowned.
Jia City was between Wanghai and Hang City. If the mutated humans took over this place, the merchants traveling between Wanghai City and Hang City would be affected. Compared to the bandits without an organization, the organized mutated humans were obviously more terrifying.
"What's your opinion?"
"Organize the second expedition with the goal of liberating Jia City," Chu Nan asserted.
It was a radical proposal.
"The second expedition? What is there to steal from the mutated humans? "Jiang Chen looked at him in surprise.
"Do you still remember their equipment?" Chu Nan smiled at Jiang Chen.
Equipment?
Other than a heavy machine gun, there was also …
C-grade steel!
Jiang Chen suddenly realized what was going on.
"The mutated humans have an abundance of steel reserves, to the point that they can build steel armor on their bodies as mobile bunkers. The last expedition to the mutated bacteria brought crystals here and ignited the industrial fire of the Sixth Street. And this expedition will bring the steel that will ignite the industrial fire! "
Needless to say, the proposal was very attractive.
Although Jiang Chen could solve the problem of iron ore, the smelting of C-grade steel required more than just iron, it also required a lot of rare earth elements. The mutated humans' C-grade steel was readily available, so it would be great to use.
"When do you plan to act?" Jiang Chen asked in an undertone.
"Marching in the fall and retreat in the winter," Chu Nan responded quickly.
This guy clearly planned this for a long time as he even thought of the battle strategy. They would depart in autumn and retreat in winter. This way, not only would they have enough time to prepare, but they would also be able to end the battle before winter, when the Mutated Humans had the upper hand. Furthermore, they would be able to clear the obstacles on the trade route before next spring.
Even if economic factors aside, the mutated humans were still a huge threat. Even if they didn't send out their troops in the fall, they might attack in the winter.
But it was already June, would they have enough time to prepare?
Jiang Chen rubbed his chin as he weighed the pros and cons in his mind.
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