But I always feel that the real reason for the collapse of Shelter 020 can be attributed to the pampered people’s wait-and-see view of human nature.
While he was thinking about it, Zhu Tian had already faintly seen the square.
The protective fence made of iron mesh fell to the ground in pieces on the street, and the sign of Shelter 007 was inserted crookedly on the concrete pavement. White bones were piled on the street corner along with cement fragments, faintly visible under the snow.
In the center of the square is a freight elevator leading to the underground. Above the elevator, a figure is standing.
Looking at the figure with squinted eyes, Zhu Tian paused and raised his hand to signal to stop marching.
The former government military uniforms and ponytails fluttering in the wind are all that can be seen from a distance.
As if he noticed Zhu Tian, the man walked towards him steadily.
Zhou Weiguo, who was standing next to Zhu Tian, was also wearing power armor. When he saw the man approaching, he immediately raised the muzzle of the gun in his hand.
The man's footsteps paused, but he was not frightened and continued to walk towards Zhu Tian.
Seeing this, Zhu Tian put his hand on Zhou Weiguo's gun and shook his head.
Zhou Weiguo agreed and put away his weapons.
She was a woman, but there was something masculine about her handsome face. Her ponytail was fluttering in the wind, and with her indifferent eye masks closed, her temperament was somewhat similar to Xia Yuhe's.
The only difference was that Zhu Tian could not see any timidity in her body.
Zhu Tian grinned playfully. He didn't understand where she had the courage to come alone.
Could it be that he is just like Shi Yidun, the director of the investment promotion bureau, who is confused about the situation on the surface?
About two meters in front of Zhu Tian, the woman stopped.
"Army Major, Xu Anhua." The woman introduced herself directly.
"Zhu Tian, although you may already know it." The voice came from the metal shell, with a somewhat dull echo.
Opening the visor on the power armor helmet while talking is a basic courtesy to show friendship. However, Zhu Tian did not open the visor, after all, he was not here to make friends.
"Yes."
"Then you are standing here, waiting for me?"
"Yes"
"Then you must also know the reason for my visit." Looking down at Xu Anhua, Zhu Tian smiled and said.
"Yes."
"Can you only say yes?" Zhu Tian said helplessly.
"Is that the Type 50 electromagnetic gun?" Glancing at the truck behind Zhu Tian, Xu Anhua suddenly asked about an unrelated topic.
Although it was not clear why she asked this, it was not something worth concealing, so Zhu Tian nodded calmly.
"That's right."
"A three-axle truck chassis with a load capacity of 40 tons is equipped with a Type 50 electromagnetic gun. Is it completely sacrificing armor to increase firepower?"
"That's right, how about it? Are you sure you can win?" Zhu Tian said in a relaxed tone.
Xu Anhua shook his head.
Even though he knew that there was no chance of victory, there was still no fear on his face. Such a calm look made Zhu Tian a little confused.
"Your scientific and technological level is mixed. Although you have inherited previous technologies in some areas, there is no so-called scientific research system at all. Am I right?" Xu Anhua pointed out the flaws of the Ming base.
"Is there any problem with this?" Zhu Tian asked softly.
“We have advanced technology and complete
A good scientific research system, and these things are what you lack." Xu Anhua said.
"So we are here." Zhu Tian said concisely and concisely without denying Xu Anhua's statement.
"We can make a deal." Xu Anhua said.
"The transaction is based on equal strength." Zhu Tian said with a smile.
"No, to be precise, it should be based on the situation where both parties have concerns." Xu Anhua shook his head and said.
"Then do you think I have any scruples?" Zhu Tian asked.
Xu Anhua didn't say anything, he just put his hand into his pocket and took out a pistol.
This pistol alone was not enough to pose a threat to Zhu Tian, who was wearing power armor, but the soldiers around him still raised their weapons and pointed their guns at her. As long as she dared to point their guns at them,
Leader, they will pull the trigger and beat her into a sieve.
Zhu Tian also said nothing and did not stop the soldier's behavior. He just stared into her eyes with squinted eyes.
From those eyes, he couldn't see any wavering.
She raised the muzzle of the gun and pointed it at her temple.
Everyone was stunned, including Zhu Tian who was standing in front of her.
"Before leaving the shelter, I used the authority of the shelter director to deploy the last command at the shelter terminal."
"After 24 hours, if my life signal cannot be detected in the shelter, the door will be completely locked for fifty years."
"At the same time, the gates between each residential area and functional area will be temporarily locked, and the main control system will release excessive gas into two of the residential areas through ventilation facilities, executing 925 residents."
Zhu Tian's pupils tightened, staring at this crazy bitch in disbelief.
However, Xu Anhua did not react to Zhu Tian's gaze and continued to speak, as if he was just reciting a prayer, with no waves in his gentle tone.
"The remains of 925 residents will enter the organic conversion furnace and be converted into organic matter, water and energy."
"To maintain the minimum life activity requirements, the shelter will take the remaining 818 people to fifty years later. If you are willing to wait, see you in fifty years."
"You are simply crazy."
Zhu Tian stared hard into Xu Anhua's eyes, trying to find the fear of death in her pupils.
However, except for the indifference to life, he could see no color.
"This is the worst choice." Xu Anhua opened the insurance.
"Even if you surrender to me, I won't do anything to you. You will live a good life. You don't have to make this choice at all!"
He is telling the truth, he has indeed not abused anyone. Even the slaves in the Ming base live with dignity.
"But no one can guarantee this. In one minute, I will pull the trigger." Xu Anhua closed his eyes.
The atmosphere suddenly solidified.
Silence lasted between the two for half a minute.
In the last few seconds, the mask opened with a pop.
Zhu Tian sighed, looked at Xu Anhua and said: "...Okay, you win, let's talk about the transaction."
...
On the spacious freight elevator, ten figures stood.
"What is this?" Xu Anhua asked, pinching the small green crystal with his fingers.
"Energy crystals, combined with special energy extraction devices, can be used as a substitute for nuclear fusion cores." Staring at the elevator flying out
Zhu Tian replied in a relaxed tone.
"It's hard to imagine how much energy such a gadget can store." Xu Anhua said to himself as he stared at the reflection on the turquoise crystal surface.
Zhu Tian glanced at her and did not answer.
Behind him were eight soldiers wearing mechanical exoskeletons, carefully guarding against possible dangers.
However, the expression on Zhu Tian's face seemed very relaxed.
Just ten minutes ago, he reached an agreement with Xu Anhua.
Originally, he thought that this inhumane girl would ask for a lot of benefits from him, but it turned out that he was overly worried.
Although this agreement was proposed by her, it is much more beneficial to the Ming base.
The content of the agreement is as follows:
First, the door of the 007 shelter will be permanently opened, nominally surrendering to the Ming base. The 007 shelter promises to only maintain the current size of the security force and will not expand its armaments. The Ming survivor base will also stop intrusions and maintain a safe distance from the 007 shelter.
The two sides will start trade, with the Ming Survivor Base responsible for providing the energy and other materials needed to run the shelter, while the shelter will exist as a scientific research institution to provide technical support to the Ming Survivor Base.
At the same time, the Ming Survivor Base will be responsible for building a camp on the surface directly above the shelter to accommodate the excess residents in the shelter. The shelter enjoys a high degree of autonomy over the camp, and the defense of the camp is completely provided by the Ming Survivor Base.
bear.
In addition, Zhu Tian will send an envoy and several staff to the 007 shelter to be responsible for communication and registering the required supplies.
At the same time, Shelter 007 will also send an envoy to the Ming Survivor Base to conduct a long-term assessment of the human rights situation in the Ming Base. After sufficient trust is established, Shelter 007 will gradually be integrated into the Ming Survivor Base.
In fact, it doesn't matter if it is not incorporated. This treaty has declared that the 007 shelter will become a vassal of the Ming Dynasty Survivor Base.
A vassal who maintains a safe distance from the lord.
A slight feeling of weightlessness came from the soles of my feet, and the elevator was almost at its end.
"I don't understand. This agreement seems to be very unfavorable to you?" Zhu Tian asked casually, looking at the lights that were turned on in the underground.
It is basically equivalent to completely surrendering to the Ming Dynasty survivor base.
The only difference from being completely occupied is that soldiers from the Ming Survivor Base are not allowed to enter the shelter. But if you control the only exit of the shelter, there is no big difference between entering or not.
"The original intention of establishing a refuge is to preserve the fire of civilization, wait for environmental conditions to improve, and establish colonies on the ruins. It is not to return to the surface and establish hegemony over the heads of the unfortunate."
If the Ming Dynasty Survivor Base can perform its mission in place of the 007 Shelter, it is indeed more capable of completing this mission than the 007 Shelter. Then there is nothing wrong with the 007 Shelter being merged into the Ming Dynasty Survivor Base.
Of course, the premise is that they can keep their promises and protect the personal freedom and life safety of the residents in the shelter.
And this trust can only be built over time.
"Your words are a bit special. That's not what Shi Yidun told me." Zhu Tian said with a smile.
"It was my mistake to send him to the surface." Xu Anhua admitted frankly.
If the image of the former government has collapsed in the hearts of survivors, it is indeed a bit ridiculous to send senior officials of the former government as lobbyists. But she cannot be blamed. Who would have thought that this disaster would end like this?
The elevator was stable. Zhu Tian motioned to the soldiers to stay there, and walked to the gear-shaped door panel with Xu Anhua.