Wasteland Development Diary.

Chapter 205 Mr. Zhou, Please Surrender
The prisoner was a very energetic young man, with short hair and bright eyes. He wore a black coat and trousers with laces at the top, a belt around his waist, and thick-soled cloth boots. His officer uniform looked like sportswear.

Zhou Yi said, "Sit down."

"Thank you."

The other person sat upright in the chair, not looking around.

Zhou Yi crossed his legs and asked, "Which unit are you from? What's your name?"

"Mr. Zhou, I am Liu Zhaoshan, the lecturer of the second advance team under Lord Mieding."

The young man said frankly: "When I was explaining our preferential policies to the residents of Shell City, I was attacked and captured by local troops."

A publicity guy.

Zhou Yi hummed: "Tell me about the architectural life you know."

"Yes."

Liu Zhaoshan thought for a moment, then said: "That alien is a bridge, codenamed "Sea Crossbow". It was originally a strategic weapon of ours, built on our floating island."

Zhou Yi asked: "You build islands?"

“I made it.”

The young officer said: "Many places with strong economic power are building islands to varying degrees. Some are expanding existing land, while others are building floating islands on the Dead Sea. Each has its own advantages."

Zhou Yi understood immediately: "Floating islands can expand sea power and increase military coverage. It seems that the Shuanghe region belongs to the aggressive pioneering faction."

“Yes, Mr. Zhou, the Shuanghe area has been striving for more high-quality land.”

Liu Zhaoshan said: "The sea crossbow was originally an important support point for our side in the Dead Sea. Its greatest function was to fire artillery shells."

"The sea crossbow can increase the range and firing rate of the reinforced shells, making it easier to bombard the enemy's homeland from a long distance."

Zhou Yi was a little confused when he heard this.

He knew that the reinforced shells were high-energy shells made with light printing, which required corresponding launching devices and precise positioning aiming facilities.

Its advantages are great power, long range and considerable destructive power.

The disadvantage is that it is expensive. The cheapest one requires hundreds of light species to produce one. It has high requirements for supporting equipment and is prone to failure when encountering targeted weapons.

Using a bridge to launch artillery shells... sounds a bit outrageous.

Zhou Yi expressed reasonable doubts.

Liu Zhaoshan explained: "There were a lot of shooting records in the previous promotional materials."

"The sea crossbow is like a giant crossbow machine fixed on a floating island. It can fire enhanced shells to shock the surroundings. The cost of firing is very low."

"Such strategic weapons will be publicized to increase one's influence. As a propaganda officer, I am very familiar with this information, but I was not an eyewitness, as it happened 40 years ago."

Zhou Yi deeply agreed with the first half of the sentence.

The way to survive in the wasteland era is to never hide anything. If you have enough power, you must show it and use it early to enjoy it early.

Rather than trying to turn the tables in the face of adversity, preventing problems before they occur is a better way to reduce losses.

"How did it explode?"

Liu Zhaoshan was embarrassed by this question. "I am not very clear about this because there is no detailed information. The existing documents describe that a huge explosion occurred when the sea crossbow fired the shells, and the entire floating island sank as a result."

"The Dead Sea alien got out of control and caused this tragedy."

"Afterwards, the army salvaged the crossbow, and found that it was severely damaged, with only one section still retaining its alien activity. After a period of repair, a new floating island was moved to house the crossbow."

"During the test firing phase, the sea crossbow exploded again, and the second floating island also sank. Only then did the military determine that it was not due to other technical reasons, but that the Dead Sea alien itself had gone crazy."

"It has a destructive instinct, it's a time bomb, and it can't be moved. After the second explosion, no salvage was done because the cost of seabed salvage and repair is extremely high."

Zhou Yi looked at the young man and asked, "Do you know where it sank?"

"Yes, this is not a secret. It is in the Dead Sea area 700 kilometers east of SH City. It has become a wide high-pressure area."

Zhou Yi understood immediately.

The other party dared to say this because the bridge is on the seabed in a high-pressure area.

In a high-pressure field, not only is it difficult to move, but the body's defense value will also be permanently reduced. The longer you stay in it, the greater the damage to your body.

It is extremely difficult to salvage a large building from below.

It’s not that Mr. Mieding doesn’t want to, but that he can’t.

Zhou Yi couldn't help but ponder.

Is there any way to move this bridge by myself?

According to Liu Zhaoshan, the main body of the bridge is about 50 meters long and 17.5 meters wide after the damage. Even such a broken part is very heavy.

The biggest difficulty is how to move it from the seabed away from the high-pressure area.

Zhou Yi summoned Xiaofu and Baili Gong to discuss countermeasures together.

Baili Gong said: "Regular salvage requires a large-scale special vessel, and we can hire a mechanical and electrical city to do it. But that place is in a high-voltage area, and I'm afraid the steel cable can't support the lifting... We need to ask professionals about this."

The upstreamer said it was a small matter: "We can just transform it into a fire life and take it away, but it will cost a lot. The coverage of the light wheel well is limited, and it is difficult to search, but now that we know the specific location, this is not a problem."

"Just prepare enough light seeds. This is the charm of the circular flow technique. Weight is not a problem in front of us... If the celestial being's body is here, it can be easily stored."

Zhou Yi didn't shut it up this time.

For the first time, he felt a little bit of empathy.

This is really useful.

Do you know what circular flow technology is?

"How do I do it specifically?" Zhou Yi asked humbly.

"Just follow the standard method. First use the [Light Wheel Well] to find and lock onto the target, and then activate the [Circular Light Device] to transform it into a spark of life. There's no difference." Suneo said.

Zhou Yi's heart suddenly became hot.

good chance!
The drowned public figure would never have thought that he would take advantage of this opportunity to salvage the bridge from the bottom of the sea.

The light seeds I saved before came in handy now, and luckily I didn’t waste them.

As a result, Zhou Yi also began to like Liu Zhaoshan.

"What do you want to do when you see me?"

Liu Zhaoshan looked solemn and took a deep breath: "Mr. Zhou, please surrender. Joining Lord Miedinggong is the best choice!"

"..."

Zhou Yi's smile froze. All right.

You came here to persuade me to surrender. This is the first time.

Zhou Yi said with great interest: "Tell me about it."

"The weak local industrial structure makes it difficult to provide any support to wasteland development companies."

Liu Zhaoshan said seriously: "I have investigated the Shagang area. The total population here is only 4 people, and the average monthly income per person is less than 4. With such income and population, it is difficult to digest the high-quality products such as sweet red melons and dried sweet potatoes produced by your company."

"Even if your company is working hard to lower prices, high-quality goods such as Jade Soup and Goblet of Fire, which are in demand everywhere, can still only be processed and sold through the Mechanical and Electrical City."

"The Shagang area lacks manufacturing and processing capabilities, and the local people have weak purchasing power, so they cannot provide any help to your company."

"Even if we add Shell City and Fullmetal City, the result is the same. These three cities can only collect and process primary raw materials and cannot support a slightly more complex manufacturing industry."

“But the Two Rivers area is different.”

The young man spoke passionately: "We have a 'downstream city' that specializes in processing raw materials, an 'upstream city' that manufactures finished products and is famous for making clothes and shoes, and a 'harvest city' that focuses on growing food."

"We have the Port of Light and Charcoal, which is dedicated to developing the resources of the Dead Sea. We have the Port of River, which focuses on trade and maritime services. We have the Industrial City, which accepts orders from craftsmen from outside and manufactures parts for light printing. We also have the Water Town, which focuses on the production around the river and underwater."

"And the core city SH City, which has many professionals and can attract and support many talents."

He spoke nonstop, "The Shuanghe region is a whole medium-sized landmass, with cities connected by ground, so there is no need for enhanced ships for transportation. Lord Mieding introduced a transportation track that runs through seven cities a long time ago. It was built and maintained by the Track Knights, allowing goods and residents to circulate quickly."

"We have a population of over 65, which is enough to support the manpower your company needs and produce the goods you need at a very low price. Our city's per capita income is 3400 mushrooms, which is enough to buy things from the Wasteland Development Company."

“Compared to the backward cities here, we should stand together with the Shuanghe region to have a better future, right?”

Liu Zhaoshan spoke in an orderly manner and cited various data at will.

This made Zhou Yi realize that the other party was obviously well prepared.

There is no doubt that the overall strength of the Twin Rivers region is far stronger than that of the Development League.

I didn’t expect that they are involved in multiple industries and it seems that they are going to develop into a comprehensive region.

Zhou Yi said, "So, what can our company gain by joining the Miedinggong camp? What is your ultimate goal?"

The young man opposite him immediately showed his delight: "The Wasteland Development Company can get more profits, which is the most immediate benefit. And with the Shuanghe area, you don't have to worry about safety issues at all. We can provide and cover whatever you need."

"As for our goal, of course, we want to become the strongest overseas territory of Heaven! Let's become the richest and most powerful region!"

Zhou Yi smiled: "According to what you said, isn't it better for me to join the Kingdom of Heaven directly? It's better to choose the stronger Kingdom of Heaven than the Shuanghe region. Right?"

The other party was speechless for a moment.

"Then the question is, why did Lord Mieding resist the pressure and become an overseas territory? Wouldn't it be simpler and more beneficial to join the Kingdom of Heaven directly?"

"..."

Zhou Yi said: "The reason is very simple. What Lord Mieding wants is a territory that he can control and rule. Everything you are doing is also centered around this ultimate goal."

"I'm not saying there's anything wrong with that. Every sea lord has his own interests, and growing stronger is also beneficial to every member of his camp."

"But I didn't choose Sand Harbor for this purpose."

Liu Zhaoshan was a little puzzled: "Then why did you choose this place?"

“It may be a bit arrogant and inaccurate to say that… What I want to do is to liberate human productivity.”

"Liberate humanity?"

The other party widened his eyes.

"No, it is to liberate human productivity."

Zhou Yi corrected him.

I don't have the ability to liberate all of humanity, so it's already difficult for me to develop production.

He looked at the young man in front of him and asked, "Do you know how prehistoric humans lived?"

"It is said... that it has the ability to fly and hide underground, but many alchemists believe that this lacks direct evidence to support it." Liu Zhaoshan said.

"Do you think that the gods of the Age of Gods would build houses and roads?"

"That shouldn't be the case. God is high above."

"Who was the builder then?"

"So... that means prehistoric humans."

Zhou Yi nodded: "Can modern human cities reach or approach the cities and buildings of the Age of Gods on the seafloor? I'm afraid not. Why are we so weak now?"

"I saw a sentence in the Dead Sea Scrolls, which may be a little difficult to pronounce, which goes, 'When the granaries are full, people know etiquette; when they have enough food and clothing, they know honor and disgrace.'"

"The meaning of this sentence is that only when people are rich will they attach great importance to honor and shame. If they cannot even solve the problem of food and clothing, they will not consider these things."

He patiently told the other party: "What I want to do, or what the Wasteland Development Company wants to do, is to help some humans get rid of hunger and cold, let them show their intelligence and gradually improve the living conditions of the human group."

"The residents of Emerald City have already provided proof. Humans participated in the invention of Emerald Soup, the Desperate Machine, and the Goblet of Fire. This proves that as long as there is a suitable environment, humans are full of potential and hope and can unleash their own power."

"If we continue to push forward in this way, more people will have enough food and clothing, better medical conditions, and longer lifespans, and they will be able to give full play to their talents and imaginations. No matter which city they are in in the future, they will be able to shine."

"If a region as difficult as Sand Harbor can do it, then people like you who live in richer and more privileged places can do it too. One day, I hope to be able to recreate the achievements of humans during the Age of Gods. That's why I'm investing in the upper limit of humanity."

"This is what I want to do."

Liu Zhaoshan seemed to be nailed to the bench, somewhat absent-minded.

After staying for a long time.

The young man came to his senses and trembled: "I don't believe it!"

Zhou Yi shrugged: "You gave me the information I needed, and I answered your questions. That's all."

Before being sent away by Ding Ye, Liu Zhaoshan couldn't help but look back and said, "Mr. Zhou, can people from different camps also release their power?"

"of course."

Zhou Yi nodded: "Although each of us serves his own master, for the entire human community, we are all making progress."

"We are currently hostile, but I also hope that the humans in the Two Rivers region can develop rapidly. Who will make good use of these powers is another matter."

The other party nodded, seeming to understand something.

"Thank you for your answer."

Liu Zhaoshan bowed.

(End of this chapter)