Chapter 381 Seafood BBQ
Lu Weiyi looked at the supplies that Wu Yue had counted that Lu Xiao had brought, and told the truth, "You can see that we have a limited number of people in our base. Even if we put in more people, the output will definitely not be able to supply the entire Kyoto base."
"Take as much as you can, and don't try to monopolize it." Lu Xiao is very open-minded.
"Okay, then I'll tell Zhuang Mingxu later and let him decide how to arrange the personnel appropriately. Also, uncle, are there many primitive species that have not been bred in the Kyoto base? I want to collect more. Do you think there is anything missing over there? Can seafood and salt be exchanged for them?" This is the most impressive thing their base has now.
"I just heard you say that you have reclaimed so much land, so I wanted to ask if you want to use primitive planting methods to avoid the problem of seed shortage in the future?" Lu Xiao did not answer directly.
"Yes." Lu Weiyi had mentioned this possibility to Lu Xiao when he went to the Kyoto base before. Lu Xiao also consciously stored food afterwards.
"But this yield is still a bit low. According to what you said, one acre of land yields 300 kilograms. How much can we harvest in a year without eating or drinking?"
"The base currently has no agricultural experts and cannot research seeds that are more suitable for the current climate. We can only let the seeds adapt on their own. This process is definitely not as fast as human intervention, but we have no other solution for the time being."
Lu Xiao thought about the situation in the Kyoto base and said, "After I go back, I will help you find some experts in this field. The stratification between the psychics and ordinary people there is quite serious. The psychics teams have no problem with food and clothing, but ordinary people are still hovering on the starvation line."
"In addition, zombies are upgrading rapidly nowadays, and everyone's attention is focused on upgrading and researching superpowers. They really don't pay enough attention to agronomy. Maybe I can find some former experts to come over for you."
"That's great. Our base has a series of preferential treatment measures for scientific researchers and their families. As long as you can produce research results, you can get good treatment."
"The treatment is secondary. The safety alone is enough to attract many people. After I go back this time, I will ask the people who came here to promote it to you. However, is it really okay for you not to reject ordinary people?"
As far as Lu Xiao knows, the bases have basically all been run by people with special abilities. Some are tolerant and do not interfere with the lives of ordinary people, but most of them are seriously divided into two levels.
"No problem for now. We will reclaim land and cultivate it. Less than half of the North Island has been developed. Less than one-fifth of the West Island, where the army is stationed, has been developed. The remaining two islands in the southeast are still barren. In terms of area, it is enough."
Lu Xiao listened to him talking eloquently and seemed to be able to plan and strategize, which showed that he had improved a lot since the last time they met. He couldn't help but sigh that Zhuang Mingxu was indeed good at training. Even if the environment forced him, he believed that without anyone's correct guidance, Lu Weiyi, who had powerful supernatural powers but flawed interpersonal skills, would not be what he is today.
At least Zhuang Mingxu, the person in charge of the base, did not let the base commander become a weapon or decoration with only military power, but seriously participated in the management with him.
"Then I'll have someone publicize it, but the defense of your base..." Lu Xiao paused, as if he felt it was not appropriate to say it to Lu Weiyi. After a moment he said bluntly, "I mean the defense against living people. This kind of safe fortress..." would easily attract covetous attention.
"The base has recently developed several individual crystal core rocket launchers. I took people to the sea to conduct experiments a few days ago." Lu Weiyi didn't say the effect, but a little fox-like smile appeared on his face, "Then we just happened to get a wave of free supplies."
"Haha, it seems that what you gained from returning from Cangnan was very worthwhile."
"Not bad. My uncle took one when he left. The production is a bit low. I am worried that the coast will freeze over during the winter. I have to put all of them into the defense of the base. When there are spare ones next year, I will send a few more to my uncle."
"That's great. The crystal core gun you left for me last time played a big role when we encountered S-level zombies some time ago. Otherwise, a large number of team members would have died. It's a pity that it was scrapped after being used several times. I asked a metal-type mutant to repair it, and it works pretty well when it can be used once or twice." Lu Xiao accepted his nephew's kindness without hesitation.
“Then I’ll get you a few more.”
The two chatted for a while, and Lu Weiyi took Lu Xiao to Lu Xi's room. "The guest room in the villa is a bit small. Lu Xi is now stationed in the laboratory. You have to rest first since you have been traveling overnight. We will talk about the rest in the evening."
"Okay, then I'll take a nap first." Lu Xiao yawned and closed the door.
Lu Weiyi really had no time to spare here, so he turned around and went to Beidao again - Lu Xiao brought a group of professionals in oil exploration and processing.
This is obviously aimed at the crude oil on the oil island. Perhaps Zhuang Mingxu also wants someone to explore whether there is still exploitable oil under that land.
But even if not, the existing processing alone would be enough to ease their demand shortage in the short term, at least so that they don't have to be so stingy in using some mechanical equipment.
Some of the mechanical supplies brought by Lu Xiao have been arranged into the corresponding areas. The most troublesome thing is the people. Most of those who came here are family members of soldiers. A team of hundreds of people sat on the ground, accompanied by the base troops who were called in.
Everyone was talking in low voices, and from time to time one could see excited crying faces. It was always a blessing to be able to meet again in the end of the world.
Some residents were looking at them expectantly. When they saw Lu Weiyi coming, some boldly asked, "Captain Lu, are these family members of the base troops? Were they all found in Kyoto?"
"Yes"
"We...we also have family members over there."
"Can we, too? Can we be searched in the name of the base?" A dozen people looked at him with bated breath, as if they were afraid that any noise would cause their hopes to be dashed.
"Yes, the base has a special missing persons department. You can register their information before the end of the world, as well as their living places and possible bases." Lu Weiyi pointed in the direction of the government, "Go and ask, they will tell you more details."
"Thanks"
"thank you"
Several people strode towards the government. Lu Weiyi walked towards Zhuang Mingxu in the crowd. The conversations around them gradually subsided and fell silent.
The old man over sixty years old had gray hair on his temples, the ignorant children looked around curiously, the alert woman had a vicissitudes of life on her face, and the soldiers in the base army uniform had red eyes. They held the hands of their family members tightly, fearing that if they let go, they would get lost in this world and never be found again.
As Lu Weiyi walked by, they stood up one by one, making way for him, looking at him with deep gratitude. A young voice solemnly introduced to the people around him, "This is the base chief of our Yuebanwan base. He led his team members to build this place and also gave us hope of meeting again."
"Yes, our base commander, he... is a great man." Someone took the lead in saluting Lu Weiyi.
The evening glow filled the sky, casting a soft glow on his young face. That softness, different from the end of the world, turned into an invisible wind that melted their hard hearts tortured by human nature.
He does not have a resolute appearance, nor a straight spine, and is even thinner than those powerful psychic captains. He is like a delicate doll that should live in a glass house and should be protected.
But he supported the weight of a base.
It was a very wonderful feeling. People looking at him couldn't believe it. Some people even doubted whether it was the right thing to do to come here. After all, with such a base commander who didn't look very powerful, no one knew how long this base could exist.
But Lu Weiyi seemed not to notice the faint doubt in their eyes. He casually turned his head to look at the soldier who spoke for him, and placed his index and middle fingers on his forehead and raised them lightly - his salute posture was still awkward, and he often returned the salute in this informal way, with a playful smile of a young man, and said in a neither loud nor low voice, "The base is with you."
"I'm with the base," the man responded.
"I'm with the base!" People around him gradually echoed.
Eventually it spread to the entire square, responding to Zhentian, "I stand with the base!!!"
Zhuang Mingxu, who was standing on the high platform discussing new tasks with others, looked up at this scene and knew that the embryonic form of their base's cohesion was born at this moment.
Family members and soldiers live separately in the base. The soldiers' training and life are still on the West Island, while their families have a special residential area on the North Island, which is concentrated in a community with three-story buildings similar to the surrounding areas.
After signing the residence contract, Lin Yimu led people to draw lots to decide the room, and someone distributed a complete set of living supplies. In addition to a set of wooden beds, cabinets and two chairs that came with the room, there was also a complete set of bedding to ensure that people could move in and rest immediately at any time.
Because they had been prepared in advance, the execution personnel were orderly and each family quickly received supplies and walked towards their new homes. In the end, more than 50 people stayed.
They were all recruited, had no relatives, and were free. When they saw Lu Xiao's recruitment notice, they decided to come here to try their luck.
In addition to providing food and accommodation, twenty primary crystal cores are available every month. Of course, if ordinary people do not need them, they can be exchanged for corresponding supplies, which are enough for their lives.
After the personnel were registered, they were sent to the Oil Island on the same day.
The two of them arranged everything and went home. Lu Xiao had already woken up and was taking Zhuang Aiyi to pick up small seafood that had been washed ashore by the waves. The three of them rolled up their trouser legs and walked barefoot on the beach, carrying mini buckets, listening to Zhuang Aiyi describe the various special and mutated seafood that he had seen.
The setting sun cast a soft light on the three of them, and the surroundings became quiet and peaceful.
"Uncle, it's time for dinner," Zhuang Mingxu shouted at them from the backyard.
"Coming!" Lu Xiao responded loudly, and ran towards the villa with the two children. During the run, Zhuang Aiyi would take a few steps around and give the picked seafood to Yin Jin - the quantity was not enough for a dish for the family, but it was enough for Yin Jin to eat.
Lu Xiao had barbecued seafood for lunch, and in the evening he cooked some white porridge with seafood in sauce and a two-meter-long steamed mutant crab.
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