Chapter 81: Walls and a Sentry Tower
After Ye Fan returned to the station, he immediately made his way back to his temporary tent, eager to assess the situation. First and foremost, he inspected his supplies, which now consisted of the materials brought back by the new soldiers of the third company. However, upon inspection, he found that all these materials had been sent to the recycling bin, leaving the area outside the station clear of any visible mountains of supplies. Now, these resources were neatly listed on Ye Fan's red alert page.
Opening the recycling bin, Ye Fan discovered that the existing materials were sufficient to construct a five-kilometer wall. There was an abundance of cement, a slightly inadequate amount of steel bars, and a moderate quantity of sand, gravel, and bricks. With these materials, erecting a wall was a straightforward task. Each meter of the wall only cost 10 gold to build, prompting Ye Fan to immediately commence construction of a five-thousand-meter wall.
"Decided to construct a five-kilometer wall. Materials will offset 90% of construction costs, requiring 50,000 gold. On average, one meter will be completed every 6 seconds. The commander can arrange construction at any time," Ye Fan announced.
As Ye Fan observed the progress bar of the five-meter wall beginning to rotate in circles, he marveled at the rapid pace of construction. Each meter was completed in just six seconds, making it possible to erect ten meters in a single minute. A few minutes later, Ye Fan emerged from the tent, accompanied by engineer Luo Jiaxin and others, who provided guidance on where the inner wall should be built.
"The first priority is accommodating the river into the base, so we must begin construction along the riverbank," Ye Fan instructed.
Turning to Nana, Ye Fan inquired, "Nana, can the base door also be constructed through the system?"
"Yes, sir. Each type of fence has a corresponding gate, divided into land gates and water gates. However, the construction cost of the gate is ten times higher than that of the fence," Nana replied.
Satisfied with the response, Ye Fan nodded, unfazed by the increased cost. He understood that the gate occupied only a small portion of the overall area. With plans in motion, Ye Fan commenced building walls from the riverbank inland, ensuring strategic placement and efficient construction.
As the massive wall began to take shape, Ye Fan couldn't help but be impressed by its strength and functionality. The smooth surface, fortified with cement, made it virtually impenetrable to would-be intruders. Even with its formidable defenses, Ye Fan considered further enhancements, contemplating the possibility of widening the wall to accommodate transport vehicles.
After placing the initial fence and discussing plans for the gate, Ye Fan turned his attention to setting up guard towers at the corners. Each tower, equipped with heavy machine guns and searchlights, served as a crucial component of the defense strategy. With materials in hand, Ye Fan wasted no time in producing and placing four sentry towers, ensuring comprehensive surveillance of the perimeter.
Despite his exhaustion, Ye Fan remained vigilant, overseeing the completion of the guard towers. With the essential structures in place, Ye Fan could envision a fortified base ready to withstand any threat. As dawn approached, he took a moment to appreciate the progress made thus far, fueled by the promise of a safer future for his battalion.
With the inner layer of the base nearing completion, Ye Fan turned his focus to the surrounding area, envisioning a thriving community within its confines. As soldiers patrolled the perimeter and preparations for the day's tasks commenced, Ye Fan couldn't help but feel a sense of pride in what they had achieved.
Amidst the morning bustle, Ye Fan received an update from Xu Haoran regarding the base vehicle's anticipated completion. With plans for further expansion underway, Ye Fan eagerly awaited the next phase of their journey towards securing their survival.