"If we send out troops, what is the chance of winning?" Jiang Chen asked in an undertone.
Jiang Chen thought Chu Nan would give him a definite answer, but he shook his head.
"It's hard to say."
"Why?" Jiang Chen asked.
"With the current command structure, it would be difficult to win even if we mobilize more soldiers," Chu Nan said without hesitation.
"Reform of the command structure … Do you have any good suggestions?"
Before he went back last time, Jiang Chen had been thinking about this problem, but he didn't have any ideas. He was almost done with the administrative system reform, but the military … To be honest, other than playing a few RTS games, he had no military knowledge.
"I don't know much about command. Didn't you capture a colonel? She must know more than all of us, "Chu Nan said.
Awkwardness flashed across Jiang Chen's face as his eyes drifted to the side.
"Ahem, she hasn't given up her loyalty to the organization."
Chu Nan frowned as he pondered. "Logically speaking, it shouldn't be possible. Is there a problem with the chip? Do you need my help?"
"No need, I'll do it myself." Jiang Chen quickly rejected.
Chu Nan paused for a moment before he seemed to understand something as he looked at Jiang Chen dubiously.
"With all due respect, it is not advisable to be compassionate to the captive. Her knowledge is important to your cause, I hope the general will consider it carefully. "
"I will." Jiang Chen replied vaguely, "I'll take care of the command structure reform as soon as possible. Do you have a plan for the expedition?"
Seeing that Jiang Chen didn't want to continue on this topic, Chu Nan tactfully stopped the topic and said, "Of course. First, in terms of war resources, we can issue war bonds through the Sixth Street Bank and publicly raise war funds. We'll use the resources we captured from the mutated humans to pay for it. Then, we can use the funds to place orders with the major military factories to purchase weapons and ammunition while injecting energy into the saturated military market. On the other hand, the funds will be used to hire mercenaries and hunting teams as well as pay for the soldiers. "
"That's a great idea." Jiang Chen praised.
After a war, not only would they not have to spend a single cent, but they would also earn a lot of money. Using the people's money to pay for the Fishbone base's military equipment while using the military order as leverage to boost the economy, Chu Nan's move was indeed brilliant.
"What about mobilizing the soldiers? How many people can be mobilized? "Jiang Chen asked.
"Estimated to be able to mobilize 1000 soldiers" Chu Nan said.
The number was reasonable as Jiang Chen nodded in satisfaction. Including the 1000 slaves bought from the big pit, that would be 2000 new soldiers. Once the training was completed, the military strength of the Fishbone base would more than double.
"Then I'll leave the preparations for the expedition to you. If there's nothing else, I'll be leaving first."
Then, Jiang Chen stood up.
Seeing that Jiang Chen was ready to leave, Chu Nan also stood up and walked him to the council building.
…
Although there were still things to do, Jiang Chen was not in a rush. It had almost been more than a year. He wanted to take a good look at how this thriving city had developed.
After saying goodbye to Chu Nan, Jiang Chen wandered around the Inner Circle before heading to the Outer Circle.
Compared to a year ago, this place was indeed much more prosperous.
The buildings on both sides of the street had basically been renovated, and many of them had even been demolished and rebuilt with three or four-story buildings. Just by standing here, if one didn't look up at the yellow-green radiation dust, it would be hard to feel the wasteland.
The bustling crowd, the dazzling array of goods. Lone travelers with rifles and vendors negotiated in front of the stalls, and soldiers in carbon nano combat suits maintained the order of the market. Other than the common Wanghai survivors' attire, there were occasionally survivors with clothing that was clearly different from the locals. Some of them came from Luzhou 400 kilometers away, some from Wu City 600 kilometers away, and some even came from the Northern Alliance Area.
While they brought crystals and goods, they also brought the technology that was lacking here. For example, a very useful smart mechanical dog that could carry 100 kilograms of weight on all terrain, making it easier for scavengers to carry more garbage. Another example was the silk spat out by a mutated spider that could be used as a substitute for a commonly used chemical adhesive in the industry. A lot of private factories had already absorbed these technologies and began to produce these "imported products."
The former ghetto had been bulldozed and replaced with apartment buildings. Most of them were private properties, and a small portion was a shelter owned by the military government. There were no longer malnourished prostitutes on the street. Instead, there were legally operated entertainment centers and well-dressed special workers. There were no refugees waiting to die on the street. As long as they were able-bodied, they could find a job in the Sixth Street.
If there was something different compared to a year ago, it would be the civilization.
"Don't miss it! Fresh shell grains! Come and take a look! "
A vendor's shout attracted Jiang Chen's attention.
The front of the not-so-spacious store was crowded with onlookers. Two men dressed like mercenaries helped him carry the bags of grain onto the scale. The peddler dressed in animal skin clothes shouted as he accepted the customer's money, and then handed a bag of shell grain to the customer.
"Shell grains?" Jiang Chen looked at the bags of grains in surprise.
He got closer and asked the vendor.
"How much is this?"
"Three crystals per kilogram, no bargaining." The vendor didn't recognize Jiang Chen's face, so he must be from another place.
[It's about the same price as the convenience store, slightly cheaper than rice.] Jiang Chen thought to himself.
"Where did this thing come from?" Jiang Chen asked.
The vendor cautiously looked at Jiang Chen and didn't answer. He only said, "Are you buying or not? If you're not buying, don't block the way."
Jiang Chen didn't mind his rudeness. He took out three rice-sized crystals from his pocket and threw them into the vendor's hand.
"Give me one kilogram."
Seeing the crystals, the vendor instantly smiled and offered a bag of shell grains with both hands.
Jiang Chen looked at the bag of shell grains in his hand and thought for a moment before he walked to the warehouse area.
When he arrived at the warehouse area, Zhao Chenwu had been waiting at the door for a long time. Beside him was another person, the merchant from the big pit, Hu Youde.
When he saw Jiang Chen, Hu Youde's eyes lit up as he enthusiastically greeted him.
"Hehe, Boss Jiang, we meet again. I've brought the slaves you wanted. "
"Where are they?" Jiang Chen glanced at the empty space and saw no one.
"Ahem, of course it can't be here. The slave business at the Sixth Street is all done at the shelter outside the wall. This is your rule. "Zhao Chenwu also walked up and explained to Jiang Chen.
Perhaps it was Chu Nan's rule. Jiang Chen didn't know about it.
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