Chapter 1059: Well, can we go to Oil City and stay for one night?
Big camphor tree base.
This ceremony for the promotion of non-staff personnel to outer city personnel was completed.
For many non-staff members and collaborators, this is like a severe beating.
Even Zuo Ruxue and others, all of whom are women, can do it, which ignites their fighting spirit to be promoted!
Zuo Ruxue followed Li Yu and He Chao into the first outer city's residence building for outer city personnel, holding the badge of the outer city personnel and some items as rewards for them.
Zuo Ruxue can be regarded as an old person at the Da Zhangshu Base. In the past, she had come to the Da Zhangshu Base every time a natural disaster broke out, but every time she came in, she stayed in the greenhouse.
I have thought countless times that I must live in that building in the future.
But now, the dream has finally come true.
In a sense, they are truly members of the Zhangshu Base at this moment.
I have seen this building from the outside before, but never knew what it looked like inside.
Excitedly, they followed He Chao inside.
All of them had smiles on their faces, feeling nervous but happy.
"You will be placed on the fourth floor. The fourth floor is currently occupied by women. There are toilets and bathrooms at the end. Some daily necessities will be brought to you later." He Chao led them to the fourth floor and said.
Zuo Ruxue nodded vigorously and said: "I understand, thank you, Director He."
Li Yu walked in front, opened the dormitory door and took a look, and found that the layout was basically the same as the one on the first floor.
So she said to Zuo Ruxue: "Okay, if you have any questions, just communicate with He Chao. I'll go down first."
"Thank you City Lord." Zuo Ruxue said quickly.
Li Yu nodded slightly and walked down the fourth floor.
After He Chao took Zuo Ruxue and others to get familiar with the residential building, he asked people to bring them all their daily necessities.
Then he said to come to me if you need anything, and left the fourth floor.
After He Chao left, Zuo Ruxue and others gathered in a room and were excited.
The room was only a dozen square meters, but it was packed with nearly twenty people.
He Chao assigned them two four-person rooms and two six-person rooms, and it was up to them to decide how they would live there.
"Sister Zuo, we are finally members of the outer city too! Ah...so happy!!" Cuckoo sat on the bed board and was very excited.
"How are we going to live? We are given four rooms in total." someone asked.
........
There were too many people in the room, it was extremely crowded, and everyone was talking to each other, making the whole room noisy.
Seeing this situation, Zuo Ruxue sat on an upper bunk bed and said to everyone: "Sisters, be quiet!"
Everyone suddenly became quiet and raised their heads to look at Zuo Ruxue.
I saw her saying: "Everyone, let's allocate living rooms first. Don't make noises and make people laugh. Well... In this way, you can make your own arrangements first. Those with more people will live in the six-person room, and those with fewer people will live in the four-person room.
....."
People began to automatically group together and choose to live with people they were familiar with.
.......
An hour later.
Zuo Ruxue came out of the residential building.
He walked directly to Greenhouse No. 3, opened the door of the greenhouse, and took a look at the environment in the greenhouse. In fact, it was not that bad.
After all, this is where non-staff members live, and there are relatively few people, so the place is spacious, not to mention there are some green plants.
When she walked into the greenhouse, many familiar faces in the greenhouse came over.
Yu Ming, Yu Lei, Li Qi and others all came over.
"Hey! Ru Xue, you're here!" Yu Ming said with a smile after seeing Zuo Ru Xue.
"They are now from outside the city, so they are different from us." Yu Lei said teasingly.
"Yu Datou, I think you are fast, so you will be scolded when the time comes." Zuo Ruxue understood that he did not mean any harm, so she replied with a smile.
"Hahahaha." Yu Lei smiled, and then asked: "The people in Oil City are really hardworking. You have changed a lot!"
Li Qi also nodded and said: "Indeed, Ru Xue, tell us about your time in Oil City..."
Zuo Ruxue smiled and shook her head and said: "Actually, there is not much to say, but in the oil city, it is true that there is no peace of mind at the Da Zhangshu base..."
At this time, the imperial concubine and others also came over.
They also came from Oil City, so they were quite curious about the situation there.
Zuo Ruxue glanced at Lao Huang and the others with some strangeness. She seemed to have seen them before, but was not familiar with them.
"Who are these?" Zuo Ruxue asked.
Li Qi introduced with a smile: "These are non-staff members who were promoted a few months ago. This is Jiu Ge, these two are Lao Huang and Guifei, and this is Dongfeng..."
"Hello."
Zuo Ruxue nodded and greeted them one after another.
In the more than half a year since I left, the number of non-staff teams has increased so much. It seems that a lot of things happened in the Da Zhangshu Base during the half year I was away.
They sat in the greenhouse and talked about what happened in the Da Zhangshu base in the past six months, and also talked about what happened in the oil city.
Although they have heard about what happened in another place.
But what I know is not very clear.
"You mean those people rebelled? They even rebelled at the Fourth Outer City construction site!" Zuo Ruxue looked in disbelief.
Yu Lei said with a gossipy face:
"Yes, a lot of people died. The fundamental reason was because fraudsters from Southeast Asia were setting fire to it... But a few months ago, the city lord took the combat team in the base and left the base for a long time. He came back.
I brought a lot of supplies with me.
Hey, Dongfeng, I remember you also transported supplies, right?"
Everyone looked at Dongfeng.
Dongfeng coughed and replied: "Yes, I went too. It was because the scammers from Southeast Asia went to the southwest to burn, kill and plunder. Later, the city lord was so angry that he personally led a team to wipe them out."
"Where are those Southeast Asian fraudsters?" Zuo Ruxue asked doubtfully.
Dongfeng swallowed and said: "It seems that everyone is dead, even the old nest has been uprooted, otherwise we wouldn't be allowed to drive over and carry supplies.
In fact, there were many, hundreds of people carrying supplies in the past, and I was just one of the groups..."
"The journey was too long, more than 2,000 kilometers, and the team was long and slow. It took us a week or two just to get back."
Zuo Ruxue nodded: "So that's it..."
"Hey, Ru Xue, I heard that people from the Northern Federation were captured in Oil City? Is it true? People from the Northern Federation came to our Da Zhangshu base a while ago, and then they were all killed, and no one was left alive...
." Li Qi suddenly remembered this matter and asked quickly.
Zuo Ruxue hesitated for a moment, then replied: "This is what happened... I did catch it..."
...
Half past four in the afternoon.
Chen Er and others who set off from Southern Paradise finally arrived near Oil City.
The snowy road was slippery, and they overcame many difficulties along the way, taking twice as long as usual to get here.
They usually set off at around six in the morning and arrive in Oil City around eleven in the morning. They then spend an hour or two doing business and return to Southern Paradise at two in the afternoon.
But now, it's already four o'clock in the evening, and they have just arrived outside Oil City.
On the way, they lost two vehicles, one of which was still carrying supplies exchanged with Oil City. It took more than an hour to transfer the supplies on the vehicle to other vehicles.
In this weather of minus 20 degrees Celsius, Chen Er did not leave any people behind whose vehicles were damaged. The vehicles could be left behind, but the people could not stay here.
One vehicle was seriously damaged and could not be repaired at all. It was simply unrealistic for them to wait here to pick them up when the large army returned.
To stay would mean death.
This trip was extremely difficult.
On the wall of Oil City, a team member hurriedly walked into the guard tower.
"Dongtai, I discovered from the drone that a convoy is heading towards us. It seems to be people from Southern Paradise!"
Dongtai stood up immediately after hearing this and asked with some surprise: "Are you sure? They came out in such a cold day?! Let me see!"
The team members quickly placed the console screen in front of Dongtai.
Dongtai looked carefully and saw a familiar vehicle, and he had a rough idea.
After pondering for a while, he immediately picked up the walkie-talkie to notify others.
"Battal Commander, Xiao Jun, Southern Paradise has sent people over. Come and take a look..."
"What? It's already past four in the afternoon. Is there any big change happening in Southern Paradise?"
"Raise the alert level, I'll be here right away!"
A few minutes later, Ju Tianrui, Xiao Jun, Zhu Xiao and others arrived at the sentry tower.
...
The other side.
Chen Er saw the Oil City in the distance, so he took out his walkie-talkie and adjusted the channel.
"Call Oil City, I am Chen Er from Southern Paradise, please contact me!"
This channel is a channel that has been agreed with Oil City a long time ago, so that we can contact you without having to go to the wall and shout.
Say hello in advance, otherwise it will be too abrupt.
Sizzling——
After Chen Er called, he received no reply, only some meaningless electric sounds.
Ma Yingxue, who was sitting in the back seat, glanced at her watch and said with some concern:
"Chen Er, it's 4:30 in the afternoon. Even if the transaction is completed in an hour, it's already 5:30. The sun will set in a few hours. It's impossible for us to return to the paradise at night. We don't have much time left.
We must find a safe shelter.”
Chen Er looked at the Oil City in the distance and had an idea in his mind, but he was not sure whether the Oil City was willing to agree.
"Let's take it one step at a time. Let's communicate with Oil City first to see if we can stay overnight."
After Ma Yingxue heard his idea, she said with some confusion: "Are you sure the people in Oil City will accept us?"
"Not sure, but we have no choice but to give it a try." Chen Er said helplessly.
"Okay..." Ma Yingxue nodded.
Chen Er picked up the walkie-talkie and called twice more, trying to contact Oil City.
But no response came.
Just when he was about to drive there in person, Ju Tianrui's voice came from the intercom: "Hello, Captain Chen, I am Ju Tianrui from Oil City. Why are you here at this time?"
Kaka——
Chen Er twisted his stiff neck and said quickly:
"It's icy and snowy, and the road is not easy to walk on. I wasted a lot of time on the road, so I just arrived now."
Ju Tianrui, who was in the oil city, raised his head and looked at Xiao Jun and the others. He thought for a moment and then asked: "I thought something happened to you. Did you bring the things from this transaction?"
"That's necessary. We're right outside, so why don't we bring the car over?"
"OK."
...
Ten minutes later, Chen Er and others parked the vehicle one kilometer away from Oil City.
At this time, a discussion started in the Oil City watch tower.
"Is there any problem? Are they coming so late to do the transaction? Even if the transaction is completed, how will they leave? There are so many cars, and it's almost five o'clock." Dongtai frowned and said to everyone.
Xiao Jun thought for a while and said, "Could it be that they are in urgent need of fuel? That's why they took the risk and ran here?"
Ju Tianrui thought for a while, then said: "Stop guessing, just ask him directly."
At this time, Chen Er drove a car and drove towards the gate with Ma Yingxue.
"Let them come in and chat." Ju Tianrui said to Dongtai with thoughtful eyes.
"Okay." Dongtai immediately left the sentry tower and walked toward the gate.
After being inspected outside the gate, Dongtai let them into Oil City.
A building near the gate.
First floor.
When Ju Tianrui saw Chen Er and Ma Yingxue coming in, he stood up to greet them.
"Captain Chen, Captain Ma, it's not easy for you to come here to trade in such a cold weather." Ju Tianrui asked tentatively.
Chen Er has dealt with Oil City many times, and he has come to understand one thing: be as direct as possible, as directness will not arouse suspicion.
He said with a wry smile: "There's nothing we can do, Captain Ju. Our Southern Paradise has been short of fuel recently, so we had no choice but to come here."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "Oh?" Ju Tianrui did not continue to ask.
In this icy and snowy weather, and they don't have to go out, the fuel they bought before is enough for them...
What are you going to use so much fuel for?
"Well, it's already past five o'clock. By the time the transaction is completed, it will probably be dark soon. What are you going to do?" Ju Tianrui asked his doubts.
As soon as these words came out, everyone in the room looked at Chen Er.
Chen Er was a little embarrassed and asked shamelessly:
"Um, can our convoy enter your base and stay for one night?"
Hearing what he said, Dongtai, Xiao Jun, Ju Tianrui and others were shocked.
Damn it, why are you so embarrassed!
But Xiao Jun looked at Ma Yingxue again, he was worried about her.
There was a hesitant and struggling look in his eyes, but it was impossible for him to put the entire oil city in danger for Ma Yingxue.
After all, this is the end of the world. No matter how good the relationship is with Southern Paradise, it is impossible to do such a risky thing.
If we let them in, if they are a little careful, it will lead to extremely serious consequences!
silence.
The atmosphere in the room seemed to have solidified.
This was the first time that Chen Er felt so embarrassed. No one answered his words.
The idea he proposed is actually somewhat unreasonable.
At this time, Ju Tianrui's mind was spinning wildly.
He thought a lot about it. It was going to be dark soon. At this time, he asked Chen Er and others to leave and look for a shelter again. Maybe they could find it.
But with such a cold weather and the threat of zombies outside, even if you find shelter, the night will probably be extremely difficult.
Moreover, there is also Ma Yingxue among them.
At this time, the relationship with Southern Paradise was also in the honeymoon stage, so it would be a bit unkind not to take them in.
However, putting so many people into the oil city has never been done before, and it would be too risky.
Ju Tianrui suddenly stood up and said to Chen Er: "I'm going to make it easier, and you guys can continue talking."
"Ah...Okay." Chen Er nodded quickly when he heard Ju Tianrui say this.
After Ju Tianrui left, he immediately walked to the conference room.
Go to the military radio station and contact Da Zhangshu Base.
"I am Ju Tianrui from Oil City, calling Da Zhangshu Base."
"Zizzizi——"
Li Yu happened to be at the Da Zhangshu base at this time and heard Ju Tianrui's voice coming from the radio.
So he pressed the button on the military radio and said, "I'm Li Yu. What's wrong?"
Ju Tianrui didn't expect a reply so quickly, so he quickly explained the situation.
"Chen Er from Southern Paradise brought people over to trade fuel. They said they were very short of fuel, so they came here on such a cold day.
It shouldn't be easy for them to come here. It was going to be dark soon after they arrived. They had just met and chatted with Chen Er, and he asked if they could stay overnight in Oil City.
They had about thirty cars and fifty or sixty people.
City Lord, what should I do?"
.....
After Li Yu finished listening, he was silent for a few seconds.
The second uncle shook his head at Li Yu, indicating that he should not agree.
But Li Yu frowned.
At this time, it is not appropriate to refuse directly.
Because there is no profit maximization.
Chen Er made this request. It would be inappropriate to refuse it directly. Why refuse? Because it is safe!
But if Chen Er and others were asked to hand over all their weapons, then search them in, and send a team of dozens of people to watch them.
There is a gun versus no gun.
Wouldn't that be equivalent to locking them up?
What's the danger then?
It's just that Chen Er and others may not agree to this request.
However, if you don’t agree, then it’s not your own problem.
I am willing to let you in, but you are unwilling to cooperate with my conditions. You cannot blame me!
Turn passivity into initiative.
Thinking of this, Li Yu said:
"They can be allowed in, but they must meet several conditions:
1. All vehicles must be inspected before entering Oil City.
2. All of them entered Oil City to hand over their weapons and accept searches.
3. They are not allowed to run around, they can only stay in specific areas, and our people will supervise them."
Ju Tianrui was stunned for a moment when he heard this.
This, this is a bit like when someone comes to ask for help, and then you lock them up as a prisoner, it seems a bit excessive...
If they really agree to these demands, the life and death of Chen Er and others will be in the hands of Oil City. It would be extremely easy for Ju Tianrui to crush them to death.
But after Ju Tianrui thought about it, he thought this method was very good.
When you, Chen Er, asked us to take you in for one night, were you testing our faith in you?
But, now I tell you, you can come in, but you must meet these requirements and be proactive instead of reactive.
If you believe me, then you will follow my request. If you don't believe me, then there is nothing I can do.
The choice has been given to you.
Both face and appearance are taken into consideration.
"I understand!" Ju Tianrui nodded heavily and suddenly knew what to do.
"Um."
In the duty room of Da Zhangshu Base, the second uncle looked at Li Yu with both laughter and laughter and said: "I thought you... But aren't you making things difficult for others..."
Li Yu shook his head and said: "If they have requests from us, they should follow our rules and requirements, otherwise nothing can be so cheap..."