Chapter 83: Water Supply Tank
The radio continued to play.
"The Burning Legion is a member of the Huacheng Survivor Alliance. Our base is located in Sanjiang Coal Group, and the commander is Mr. Pang Yong," announced the broadcast.
"Currently, there are six members of the Huacheng Survivor Alliance, and the commander-in-chief is Mr. Zhang Zhiguo of Wangbei Army," it continued.
"The alliance boasts a formidable armed force. At present, the total number of survivors in all the alliance's bases exceeds 100,000, with over 10,000 armed personnel equipped with advanced weapons, including armored vehicles. They implement militarized management," the broadcast elaborated.
"The Alliance hopes that all survivors will unite to establish a new order and restore the former civilized society. We will make unremitting efforts to this end," concluded the voice.
After listening to it twice, Ye Fan turned off the radio directly.
He had absorbed a lot of information. Huacheng was indeed one of the top three cities in the province, and its survivors were much stronger than those in Coal City. However, the survivor alliance seemed somewhat overbearing, boasting over 10,000 armed personnel—an unexpected revelation for Ye Fan.
It seemed that the bridge in Qinghe County was likely the work of someone from this alliance. As for the armored vehicles and other weapons they mentioned, Ye Fan was perplexed. According to his knowledge, most military camps were struck by meteors, resulting in the mutation of zombies due to a sour smell emitted by the impact. Therefore, he wondered where their weapons originated from.
Listening to the announcement of a survivor search operation along the Qixing River, Ye Fan acknowledged its validity. If survivors sought water, they would naturally gravitate towards a water source like the Qixing River. He was thankful for his early occupation of the Seven Stars River source, realizing it could have been contested in the future.
Contemplating the implications of their proximity to the backing farm, Ye Fan speculated on the challenges of stable development in the area. However, with the red alert system at his disposal, he felt confident in handling any encounters with other survivor forces. Yet, he was cognizant of the potential need to further bolster his defenses.
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Occasionally inquiring about the base vehicle's location, the base bustled with activity all day long.
The large force set off, with more than 20 transport vehicles moving simultaneously. Some engineers even procured several forklifts and excavators nearby to aid in leveling the land and constructing basic roads—tasks that the red alert system alone could not accomplish.
Wagons of building materials were transported from Qinghe, with the route having been traveled back and forth many times and deemed secure. The soldiers went into battle, executing their tasks with precision and obedience—an achievement that many construction teams could not boast.
Whenever the resources in the material recycling station approached full capacity, Ye Fan initiated manufacturing processes. Doors, gates, and other defensive structures were erected within the base, inching closer to completion.
After the final main gate of the inner base was completed, half of Ye Fan's work was accomplished. The gate, a majestic structure, featured two large iron doors and two smaller ones in the middle—a testament to the base's fortification.
With the gate finished, attention turned to building the partition wall for the inner base. Utilizing ample materials and reducing costs, Ye Fan proceeded to erect the wall, marking the perimeter of the inner base's defenses.
As walls and structures were built inside the base, Ye Fan made plans for the official residence behind the inner base. Defensive weapons would be deployed nearby, and strict security measures would be implemented to safeguard the commander-in-chief.
Despite the ongoing construction, Ye Fan remained restless, knowing that the search for the gold mine in the nearby Xing'an Mountains was still pending. Without the necessary direction, he refrained from sending people out to avoid unnecessary casualties.
Thus, he resolved to seek out nearby survivors who might possess knowledge of the mine's location—a task he hoped to accomplish before the base vehicle's arrival the following day.
Suddenly, Nana sent a reminder: "Sir, a water supply box has been refreshed on the Qixing River. It is flowing downstream and will leave the radar area in five minutes. Please collect it as soon as possible."
Ye Fan swiftly made a decision, opting to produce a sidecar motorcycle for the task. He enlisted Zhuge Yunxue's help, recognizing that two people would suffice to retrieve the supply box.
Setting off on the motorcycle, the pair chased the supply box downstream along the river bank. Negotiating obstacles and navigating the terrain, they closed in on their target, eager to secure its contents.
As they neared the supply box, Ye Fan couldn't help but ponder its contents and their potential significance. With anticipation mounting, they continued their pursuit, determined to claim the box before it slipped away.