It was July 4th in the second year of the calendar year at the end of the wasteland, the fifth day when the cold spring came.
In the hazy morning light, a sense of chilling filled the air, and the temperature showed a clear trend of plummeting.
When this round of cooling begins, the temperature will quickly drop to a shocking -12 degrees.
With such exaggerated low temperatures, basically no tropical crops can withstand such extreme cold.
Even the cold-resistant wheat in the fields shivered in the cold wind and fell down.
Tianyuan territory.
It was just six o'clock in the morning, and many residents couldn't bear to get up.
Of course, they basically wake up from the cold.
In the past, when everyone lived in public rental housing built in the territory, heating was installed in each room to ensure that the internal temperature was always maintained at a comfortable level.
But since the introduction of individual renting, if you want to install heating pipes in your own residence, you have to pay out of your own pocket.
Winter has passed, and the disaster only lasts for fifteen days. For many people, this undoubtedly increases the financial burden. Therefore, basically no one chooses to install heating pipes, which directly leads to the temperature falling below zero, even if
It's a little hard to curl up in bed.
"Lao Fan, why don't we apply for the installation of a heating pipe today? It will have to be installed sooner or later anyway."
In a small courtyard in the third phase of Hope Village.
Zheng Yali got up and wiped the thick white frost on the window glass with a towel. She looked back at Fan Fuzheng who had just climbed out of bed and said with some emotion.
When his wife called him, Fan Fuzheng rubbed his sleepy eyes and yawned, "Heating pipes? Aren't we planning to install them again this winter?"
"Yeah, but the weather is too unbearable." Zheng Yali said softly, looking out through the wiped window, and saw that the street was also covered with a thick layer of ice.
"Yes, the temperature still needs to cool down. Then I will go to the town committee later to ask about the price and construction period."
After putting on the thick clothes that Zheng Yali had prepared long ago and getting out of bed, Fan Fuzheng touched his neck and opened the door and walked out.
A biting cold wind blew by, causing him to shrink his head.
As a residential area in the third phase, the environment around the courtyard is much better than that in the second phase, covering an area of about 150 square meters.
The main body of the courtyard is a two-story hut with a simple and warm appearance.
The front half of the cabin is an embryonic vegetable patch. Even in the cold winter, some cold-resistant plants are still growing strongly, adding a touch of life to the cold air.
The second half is a studio with a simple tent. Fan Fuzheng often continues to work overtime in the studio after work.
As usual, Fan Fu was walking leisurely around his small yard, stretching his somewhat stiff body.
At this time, the sound of getting up was also heard in the nearby courtyard.
As talents recruited into the territory by Somo in the same period, their living locations are similar.
Several familiar neighbors who lived nearby walked out of their homes one after another. After seeing Fan Fuzheng, they gathered over and began to exchange daily greetings.
"Good morning, Lao Fan!" Xu Chi, who is assigned to the Ministry of Agriculture, said with a smile, "It's such a cold day, are you also waking up from the cold?"
Fan Fuzheng nodded, "Isn't it? This sudden drop in temperature is indeed a bit unexpected."
"I'm considering whether to install a heating system." Gong Zhengyang also added, "It's okay to stay at the liaison office in this weather, but it's too cold when I get home."
"I'm planning to go to the town committee to ask about heating." Fan Fuzheng nodded, "If you are interested, I can help you ask."
"Oh, that's great!" Several neighbors expressed their gratitude. "If it's convenient for you, please help us find out the price. If the price is right, we might as well install it together and save some money."
"No problem, I'll take care of it." Fan Fuzheng agreed.
He works in the engineering department of the territory, not far from the heating department. For him, such a small thing as asking about prices and haggling is just a piece of cake.
And since we are all neighbors, we naturally help when we can.
After getting down to business, a group of people took advantage of the free time before breakfast was ready to squat at the door of the small courtyard to chat, but soon the topic returned to the exclamation.
Coming here from the earth, they have experienced too many twists and turns and survival.
Although today's days are calm and warm, several people are still filled with emotion when recalling those difficult times in the past.
"Sometimes I feel like I'm in a dream." Xu Chi sighed, "Everything here is so much like the Earth. Sometimes I even forget that we are actually on another planet."
"Yes, except for the periodic disasters that remind us that this is not the earth." Fan Fuzheng also said with deep feeling, "Speaking of which, life is more comfortable now than before. At least I finally have my own house."
"Yes, yes, Lao Fan is right!" As soon as the house was mentioned, several Chinese people present suddenly awakened their blood and agreed, "Look now, we not only have our own home, but also have a stable job. Not only do we not have
Even during a mid-life crisis, my body will be in great shape. Who would have dared to think about this before!"
"If you ask me, I have to thank the lord for this." Gong Zhengyang interjected, "If it weren't for him, we might still be lingering in some corner now."
"Indeed, we will never forget the support our lord has given us in this life. We must cherish it and work hard to live up to his expectations."
I have to say that this scene seems a bit brainwashed.
But in Tianyuan territory, it is nothing new.
The so-called metaphysical expression of loyalty is not just chatting and expressing feelings, but also planning and longing for future life.
"Okay, it's getting late." When they smelled the aroma of cooking coming from the yard, the two children also got up and washed up in the yard. Fan Fu stood up and was about to chat.
However, at this moment, several people hurriedly ran towards Gong Zhengyang from afar.
"Minister, there's news, there's news over there!"
"So urgent?"
Gong Zhengyang stood up in surprise and quickly walked to one side.
Everyone heard only a few words of "level five", "asking for help", "ready", etc., and then noticed that Gong Zhengyang's face changed drastically. He was stunned at first, and then turned red visibly to the naked eye.
"Lao Gong, are you okay?"
Fan Fuzheng asked worriedly: "If you can't disclose it, you don't have to answer us."
Gong Zhengyang turned around, the excitement on his face still lingering, "It's okay, no, I should say it's a good thing!"
"I can't tell you what it is, but you will definitely know it later."
...
"Black Rock City, cooperate with the inside and outside, surround the point and call for reinforcements, this tiger hunter..."
"OK!"
In the manager's office, looking through the frontline report sent by Gong Zhengyang, Sumo slapped his thigh and stood up.
Counting the days, it has only been a little over a week since the tiger hunting trip.
Being able to formulate a thorough attack plan against the dwarves in such a short period of time simply exceeded his expectations.
If everything goes well, before this disaster is over, the dwarves of all countries will be taught a heavy lesson!
"How are our logistics preparations going?"
Sumo raised his head and looked at Marshal Wang.
As the saying goes, the military is aggressive. In addition to the first batch of supplies brought by the advance troops, cargo ships have been transporting weapons and equipment to the front line almost day and night these days.
As soon as the preparations for hunting the tiger are complete, a large number of manpower can immediately rush to the front line from Tianyuan.
"Reporting to the lord, the logistics work has been basically completed." After a slight cough, Marshal Wang said loudly: "In terms of heavy equipment, we have deployed a total of 320 armored infantry fighting vehicles to the front line. These armored infantry fighting vehicles are not only equipped with our current advanced
The defense system is also equipped with powerful firepower devices to ensure that our soldiers can maneuver quickly on the battlefield and have enough firepower to suppress the enemy."
"In addition, we have also specially deployed 25 newly developed light tanks. Although these tanks are not large in number, each one has undergone strict maintenance and debugging. Their mobility and firepower are excellent. They will
Serve as our assault force on the battlefield and quickly break through the enemy's defense lines."
"In terms of long-range fire support," Marshal Wang continued, "we have successfully transported 80 field self-propelled artillery units to the front line and have all been fully equipped. These artillery units have a long range and high accuracy and can target targets in a short time.
The enemy causes huge damage, especially against the dwarves' magical barrier defense equipment. If we carry out beyond-visual-range strikes, they may not be able to react."
"In terms of air control, our current reserves are still relatively weak. A total of six Hummingbird helicopters have been sent over, and they can only be used for rescue purposes for the time being."
On the premise of ensuring civilian production, the Star Chariot Factory can roll off a heavy armored infantry vehicle every eighteen hours and produce a light tank every ninety-six hours. The production efficiency is comparable to that of a small military factory.
The ‘Hummingbird’ helicopter, which was cracked and developed based on the previous capture from Qinggang Shelter, has not yet passed the test of stability, so it cannot carry weapons into battle.
However, it is worth mentioning that in the process of flying the Hummingbird helicopter, the driver does not need to risk getting on the plane. He only needs to enter the Real World Unicom bionic body.
This ensures that in extreme circumstances, the helicopter can be turned into a bomb delivery vehicle and directly rush into the enemy's center point to detonate.
Sumo nodded slightly: "How are the reserves of ammunition and other combat readiness supplies?"
"In terms of ammunition, we have prepared more than 20 million rounds of bullets and nearly 10,000 rounds of artillery shells of various calibers. Even if we are faced with the siege of hundreds of thousands of dwarves, we still have enough ammunition to fight them to the end."
"Food, drinking water and medical supplies have also been prepared according to three times the budget. We will fully meet the needs of frontline soldiers and ensure that they can devote themselves wholeheartedly to the battle."
Done!
With the equipment currently provided, two teams of ten thousand people can be deployed.
At this stage of farming, we have finally passed the stage of accumulating grain.
"What about war mobilization? Are you ready?"
"It has been prepared for a long time. I will announce it as soon as the lord speaks." Mr. Qiao nodded immediately.
This time the dwarf war is not only for revenge and counterattack, but also a rare opportunity to train troops. Compared with the head-on head-to-head battles in the future, the current difficulty is relatively low, which can be said to be a challenge and an opportunity.
The Tianyuan Army has nearly 10,000 new recruits. Except for some veterans who are responsible for territorial defense and do not need to go to the front lines to participate in the battle, the rest of the soldiers will be transported to the front lines and trained through actual combat.
As for the expanded Tianyuan Army soldiers, not all of them are alone. Many of their families also live within the territory, so it is almost impossible to go on an expedition without telling them.
Furthermore, with so many new recruits, an inspiring mobilization meeting is particularly important.
Not only to inspire their fighting spirit, but also to let everyone understand their mission and responsibilities.
"I'll give you one day. At this time tomorrow, I hope to see everyone ready and set off with me!"
Qiao Yuansheng nodded subconsciously, but then he realized: "Hey, Lord, are you going too?"
"Of course, I am the lord of the Tianyuan Territory and the supreme commander of the Tianyuan Army."
Putting down the battle report in his hand, Sumo raised his face with a smile.
In a war involving tens of thousands of people, individual strength can play an extremely limited role.
Moreover, he is not good at war command, and most of the work will be left to Yehu and Sudeben.
But this doesn't mean that his role as a lord is just that.
After arranging everyone to prepare, Somo got up and went to the storage room, and took out the soul disk from the secret compartment.
This demigod-level treasure, obtained from the ruins of the future and capable of supporting objects regardless of any space rules, has not been used by Somo once since he returned to the wasteland of reality.
It's not that there are no uses for it, but it's just that I'm afraid of attracting the game's attention and increasing the threat level.
But now that it has been so long, it should not be a big problem when using it.
With a gentle touch on the surface, Somo controlled his consciousness and quickly took out something from it.
A wooden statue about the size of a palm.
Perhaps it had been left there for too long without divine power, and the face of the statue had become very blurry, almost losing its human shape.
The recorded details are also getting rougher, and there are even cracks in some subtle places.
However, under Somo's gentle touch, the statue trembled slightly, as if it felt something.
At the same time, an illusory property panel also popped up.
[Broken God Statue (Epic)]
[Description]: A special statue that houses the soul of a god. However, because it has not been nourished by divine power for a long time, the soul of the god is on the verge of fragmentation.
[Soul Master]: Lance (the field of control has been broken, and the ability is being sealed)
【ability】:
Consecration (can passively accept the belief of creatures, and the proportion is converted into usable divine power)
Blessing (after active activation, it can protect believers within a certain range and meet the needs of believers to a certain extent)
Plunder (can passively plunder unowned divine power, and convert the proportion into usable divine power)
Possession (you can actively choose to possess the believer, with limited abilities)
...
"Lance, Lance, now it's finally time to use you, so don't let me down!"
After taking a deep look at the prompts on the panel, Sumo couldn't help but mutter to himself.
In terms of conventional weapons, according to the current strength of Tianyuan Territory, they will definitely not be weaker than the dwarves.
But in the realm of higher levels of power, who knows if the dwarves will be like the kobolds and suddenly summon something beyond recognition.
In order to prevent dwarves from breaking the rules of the game again, or having other incomprehensible means.
The Lance statue will be the biggest trump card in Somo's hand besides the system and the obtained permissions!
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This chapter has been completed!