An extremely dull atmosphere is condensed above the New Nanyang Base City.

Su Hao stood in the large conference room on the third floor of the underground of the military control area, looking around.

This was an extraordinary meeting. Due to the urgent notice, and most senior officers from the base city went to the front line of Hefei with the headquarters. In the huge conference hall, there were only a dozen participants. Compared with hundreds of empty seats, it was particularly dazzling.

News of the defeat on the front line of Hefei has spread. According to convention, the military headquarters must have held a meeting to discuss and make decisions on a series of issues such as front line changes, military configuration, reinforcements and transportation. The safest way at present is to wait for the military headquarters' telegram and then implement it according to the rules.

Two lieutenant colonels, fifteen majors, and a total of seventeen officers participated in the meeting. Among them, the one with the greatest identity and power was the base city security commander who had a strong relationship with Su Hao.

Although the military has started to carry out countermeasures since the outbreak of the virus, it still seems hasty in the face of the sudden global crisis. The system of distributing strengthening agents of different levels according to the military ranks is formulated based on data such as drug production and total number of troops. Due to the sparse number of high-level agents and many officers had no practical experience before the outbreak of the virus, the military can only add the ranks of "warrant officer" and "brigadier general". Despite this, some troops that have not been formed for a long time still lack sufficient senior officers, and many division commanders are still colonels and have not even had brigade generals.

Most general-level officers in the 184th Army were concentrated in the combat troops. The officers in the city who were responsible for logistics, daily maintenance and alert were naturally at a lower level.

"This is the situation at the moment. General Zhang Shengfei gave me the power to make temporary decisions. I have the control code of the central computer, and the entire urban defense system is under my control. Now, do you have any opinions?"

Su Hao's voice was calm and calm, with an unquestionable determination, or should be said to be tough. Although the speech finally used a question-style question, his tone was full of self-affirmation, just saying all this and telling others.

The participants looked at each other and no one spoke.

All this was so sudden.

They had just received news of the frontline's defeat, and Su Hao asked everyone to come and have a meeting.

No, that's not a notice at all - many people were forcibly "bringed" by Su Hao's "worker bees" over here.

It’s not that they refuse to come, but that they move too slowly. In order to save time and ensure speed, the "worker bees" can only use rough and savage movements to bring them into the car.

The video of the defeat of the battle was just released on the big screen in the conference hall. The last paragraph is a video record of Zhang Shengfei and Su Hao's conversation. Of course, the relevant content about the train schedule has been erased. Due to the clever processing, it does not affect the consistency of the video, everyone present heard that Zhang Shengfei personally entrusts Su Hao to become the temporary manager of the base city.

Su Hao has already obtained the 56-bit code to turn on the central computer. This means that the various dangers that the original plan must face have been lifted, and there is no need to use violent means to break into the underground heavy workshop, nor does it have to forcefully remove mechanical equipment. The computer will automatically complete the dismantling in a short time according to the order, transport it directly to the station through the underground tunnel, and send it to the train by container.

However, machines are not humans after all, and they cannot understand the complex psychology that arises for power struggles and interests.

A strong-bodied major stood up first and said in confusion: "I can understand the decision made by the Commander under the circumstances at that time. The New Nanyang Base is the basis for ensuring the stability of the Third War Zone in the Southeast. No matter what the frontline situation is, it is absolutely not chaotic here. Since the commander appointed Colonel Su Hao to be in charge for the time being, then, I want to hear what you plan to deal with this matter?"

Su Hao's voice was very crisp and his tone was straightforward: "It's very simple, the entire base immediately entered a state of emergency. Everyone retreated along the highway to the southwest, west and north respectively. The speed should be fast, and they must seize the time, and they must move all of them now."

This reply was obviously unexpected. No one expected this. They were full of doubts and their faces became more and more indifference and dissatisfaction.

A major in his forties tapped the table with his fingers, frowned, and stared at Su Hao.

"Retreat? Everyone left? Colonel Sue, do you know what you are talking about?"

Su Hao ignored the other party's obscure provocation. He strode to the screen, quickly entered a series of instructions, and called out the defense map of the entire Southeast Third War Zone.

"Most mutant creatures have group attributes. When they are in the wild, they will constantly change their movement directions according to the amount of food. The Battle of Hefei itself is a mistake. Not only does it fail to achieve the target of annihilation, but it lures out all the mutant creatures gathered in the city. Since there are rivers in the north and south, they will only follow the troops evacuated from the front to move westward. Lu'an, Guangshan, Xinyang, Tanghe... All mutant creatures in abandoned cities along the way will have a gathering effect. This group will become bigger and bigger like a snowball, and with the defense capabilities of the New Nanyang Base City, they cannot stop them at all. The only way to deal with it is to retreat.

The middle-aged major looked a little surprised. He asked in disbelief: "How is this possible? You know, this city has been built since the outbreak of the virus. It has complete defense facilities and a large minefield outside the city, so any attack is impossible..."

“There has never been nothing impossible in this world———”

Su Hao interrupted him coldly: "No one of you will believe that the virus outbreak is true without personally experiencing it. Just like earthquakes, mudslides, volcanic eruptions, even with the official government warning, many people will not believe it. But this is not important, whether you believe it or not is not the key. I don't have much time and I am not interested in academic debate here. In short, the battle of Hefei failed, and millions of mutated creatures are rushing towards here. As early as three days, the biological frenzy striker will arrive in New Nanyang. According to the results of computer analysis, on the afternoon of the fourth day, the entire base city will be surrounded. By that time, no one can escape, and this place will become a dead place."

The conference room was silent and no one spoke. People turned their eyes to both sides of the conference table and gathered on the two lieutenant colonels. One was the commander of the security and the other was the head of the group army management who was responsible for logistics supply.

In addition to Su Hao, they are the two people with the highest military rank in Xinnanyang Base City.

As long as they agree, everyone will naturally obey Su Hao.

If vetoed, even if Su Hao masters the control code of the central computer, he will still encounter great resistance if he wants to implement the plan.

The security commander looked a little nervous and his eyes were always staring at Su Hao.

The Logistics Director did not say anything. He smoked a cigarette, his eyes were a little gloomy, and the corners of his eyes kept twitching.

As far as subjective wishes are concerned, no one thought of disobeying the orders———Zhang Shengfei in the video record did entrust Su Hao to manage the base city, and Su Hao did not delete or change the content about the retreat. The authenticity of the video is unquestionable, but if it is truly implemented, it is not as simple as imagined.

The base city began to be built before the war. It was not only a military stronghold, but also involved the interests of countless people.

Civilians need to pay silver bones and crystals to enter the city. If they do not have the ability to kill mutant creatures, they can exchange other things for blue coins through the black market channel, and then turn them into physical objects through high-value purchases to obtain the qualification to enter the city. As they come and go, the material difference generated is a considerable profit.

Whether in the stores in Area A or Area H, a considerable number of them have military backends. Although the virus outbreak has not been more than two years ago, the power structure of the New Nanyang base is basically stable. Gangs, wealthy consortiums, soldiers... Each circle of interest intersects, and it is impossible to lack any link.

The military repeatedly ordered that silver bone crystals must be exchanged for strengthening potions in full. However, frontline soldiers need silver bones to obtain complete strengthening power, which gives the base city exchange department the opportunity to collect benefits. Drawing a few hooks on the list of deaths can generate some silver bone shortage space. The wealthy consortium exchanges women, material and valuable goods, and the rewards received by the persons are extremely generous.

Yes, the front line was defeated. But using this as an excuse to give up the entire city... This is really hard to accept, and I even wonder if this is a conspiracy that Su Hao wants to take the opportunity to seize power and reshuffle the current situation of the base city?

Thinking of this, the Logistics Director sat upright, put out the cigarette butt in the ashtray, and said with a smile: "Col. Su, your statement is probably a bit exaggerated, can't escape? It's a dead place? This is the base city. We have city walls and dense defensive firepower. How could those mutant creatures rush in? What's more, there are minefields outside the city and a large number of civilians, and they will..."

"Enough———"

Su Hao looked down at the watch on his wrist with a little anxious expression: "I said that there is no time to discuss these issues now. There are only two ways in front of us: first, retreat. Second, stay. Tell me, what is your choice?"

The words were very direct and merciless.

The Logistics Director's smile instantly frozen, and his eyes gradually became cold.

His voice was very dark: "Col. Su, I appreciate your decisiveness and determination. But don't forget that the 11th Independent Force is not under the jurisdiction of the 184th Army. In other words, you have no connection with the New Nanyang Base City. You have no right to do this———”

Su Hao ignored the Logistics Director. He stood at the head of the conference table and swept across every participant in an ice-like cruel gaze.

"I don't have time to play the guessing game. Since General Zhang Shengfei ordered me to take charge of this city, I must now implement the commander's authority."

As he said that, Su Hao raised his voice and resounded throughout the audience: "The vote is now started-----People who are willing to retreat with me, please raise your right hand."

Only four majors stretched out their arms. They did not belong to any circle and did not have too many concerns.

Su Hao turned his body sideways and stared at the guard commander with a cold gaze.

His eyes were extremely clear, and his black eyes firmly locked the other party. The security commander had never seen such a strong aura in Su Hao. If he had not seen it with his own eyes, he could not imagine that this was the young man who had played cards together, joked and lost to himself a thick stack of banknotes.

The security commander wearing the rank of lieutenant colonel was a little hesitant, but his reason and experience told him that if he refused now, the result would be...it would definitely be very bad.

Su Hao had no bureaucratic style of dragging things out of the way. He did not intend to give these people more time to think. After waiting for five seconds, Su Hao's tone suddenly became sharp.

"The last three seconds left, please vote————— l3"

Just as he shouted "", the commander of the security guard slowly raised his right hand. Although he frowned slightly, he breathed out as if he was relieved.

With a benchmark, many subordinate officers will naturally follow.

The logistics director still did not move. His face turned pale. In order to express his protest, he even hugged his arms and glanced at Su Hao sideways, as if you could do anything to me.

In addition to him, there were five other officers who did not raise their hands.

"Eleven to six, the majority of those who agree are more than the absolute majority, and the proposal for retreat is valid."

Although Su Hao doesn't believe in any damn "democracy" at all now, he must make an indispensable disguise in front of these people. Looking around, Su Hao directly ignored the extremely follower of the Logistics Director who did not raise his hand, and bet on the security commander who showed his approval but still looked hesitant.

"We must ask for help from the adjacent theater and ask them to send out the relay troops and transport vehicles. I have calculated that there are currently more than 12,000 vehicles of various types in Nanyang base, about one-third of which are trucks. Most of them are placed in warehouses and are new goods that have not been used. They have to be driven out and used in the most appropriate places."

"Open all the food and medicine warehouses, and bring as much as the stockpile can. Retreat is a very troublesome thing, and we must ensure that our people have enough food, water, and various consumables on the road."

"The guards immediately maintain order in the city, broadcasting retreat orders and routes to the whole city 24 hours a day. Refugees gathered outside the city must make way for the road within two hours. Those who violate the order will be killed----

Every time Su Hao said a word, the nervousness and dissatisfaction on the officers' faces would increase by one point. The extremely strong negative thinking quickly turned into anger. Even those who had raised their hands to agree were mostly tightened with chins and a cold expression.

A young major could no longer help it, stood up suddenly, raised his hand to point at Su Hao, and shouted loudly: "Do you want to destroy this city? Empty the warehouse, carry supplies, drive away civilians... How is this retreating? It's simply destruction---"

"I haven't finished speaking yet"

Su Hao looked at him coldly and continued calmly: "I have checked the computer files. The New Nanyang base has a large number of individual weapons. A large part of them are old-style firearms and ammunition that have been replaced. Taking the "Type 95" rifle as an example, the storage number is as high as 150,000, and there are also an astonishing number of 8mm bullets. These things are meaningless to us and should be distributed to civilians. At least, when mutant creatures rushed over, they can have weapons for confrontation."

As soon as these words came out, everyone in the conference room was shocked.

"You, do you know what you are talking about?"

The middle-aged major swallowed his throat hard and shook his head in disbelief: "Distribute weapons to civilians will only cause greater trouble and riots."

The young major became more and more angry, and his whole face was filled with bright red blood. He was almost roaring at Su Hao: "This is what you call "countermeasure"? Commander Zhang handed over the base to you, but you wanted to turn it into ruins. It took us four years to complete the initial construction. The base has now entered the second phase of the project. At this time, it is necessary to retreat... I will never leave if I don't leave-----"

Su Hao seemed to have not heard these protests. He said lightly: "All streets and buildings in the city must be equipped with fragmented bombs, especially in areas such as open squares, and the number of burials must be dense. The bomb laying work starts tomorrow afternoon, and it is necessary to ensure that there are no blasting blind spots in the entire base city. This is a gift we leave to mutated creatures."

"Enough———"

No matter how well the logistics director is, he cannot suppress his anger when he hears this. His face became more and more gloomy: "Su Hao, Colonel Su, I originally thought I could hear some constructive proposals from you. Unexpectedly, you actually wanted to act as the despicable role of the director of the urban demolition office in peacetime. Do you know how many residents there are in this city? Do you know how much effort and financial resources we have spent to build it? Retreat, clear the warehouse, blow up the city... This is what you call the "plan"?"

Su Hao was silent for a few seconds and said, "All officers, I mean you all present, you can leave now. This is an extraordinary period, but out of respect for you, you can leave the city first. Each of you can take away three ordinary off-road vehicles and some guns and ammunition. I will send someone to pack your luggage and escort your family out of the city. I suggest you go north, which is the range of the second war zone in the southeast, and you will soon meet the other party's support troops."

The conference room was completely in a cold situation.

People looked at Su Hao with a pause. After a brief numbness of thinking, violent anger began to erupt like a volcano.

"You, you actually want to drive us away?"

"What a joke. Do you know what you are talking about? This is Xin Nanyang, not Xin Chengdu. The 11th Independent Force is originally a guest army. Take your people as soon as possible and get out. This is not a place you should stay————”

"Enough, I will notify the warehouse now to cut off your logistics supply. I will report everything that happened here to the military headquarters and make your ugly face public."
Chapter completed!