Chapter 96 Chapter 96 Zombies
A new day is coming
He Junxia went to get off work and came home as usual, conscientiously completing his job duties and the tasks assigned by his superiors.
He did not do anything unnecessary, did not check whether the safe house outside the base was safe, and did not inquire about the news of the Zhongshui base.
After all, the out-of-place A4 paper that Assistant Zhu placed in the folder had already provided a detailed analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of the reclaimed water base.
It also shows that the base commander is well aware of his movements.
In this situation, the more you talk, the more mistakes you make; the more you do, the more mistakes you make. The best way to deal with it is to just complete your own tasks.
In the blink of an eye, seven days passed.
He Junxia's life was ordinary and unremarkable, and Xie Liqing and Xie Chaoyang's lives were not affected by the external turmoil.
However, for most people in the base, these seven days were seven days of anxiety, seven days of shock, and the most unforgettable seven days in their lives.
They seemed to have gotten to know their base commander again.
The seemingly amiable old man showed his ruthless methods for the first time, catching all those involved in the zombie meat incident without leaving a single one alive.
During this time, gunfire was the most common sound, and the execution scene in the largest public square of the Yunjiang base was the people's favorite performance.
The crowd surrounded the People's Square in three layers, and felt very happy when they saw the high-ranking officials and wealthy businessmen who once were high and mighty and owned countless precious resources kneeling on the ground and begging for mercy.
A middle-aged man with a potbelly, tears streaming down his face, collapsed and shouted to the crowd in the square, "I was wrong. I really know I was wrong. Please give me another chance. I'm willing to donate all my property."
The crowd suddenly burst into laughter.
There were so many people executed that they couldn't remember all of them, but almost no one didn't recognize the middle-aged man who was so frightened that he collapsed and became incontinent.
He who was showing off his power by beating his subordinates a few days ago is now a prisoner. In a few minutes, he will even be able to meet his good mother and uncle.
People looked at the middle-aged man with laughter, but their eyes were full of indifference and hatred.
So you guys are afraid too?
Too late
No one believed that these weeping sinners were truly repentant—they simply knew they were going to die.
After the deafening blast of gunfire, bodies fell to the ground one after another, blood mixed with brain matter gushed out from the bullet holes, leaving a long bloodstain on the gray concrete floor.
The staff responsible for cleaning up the scene immediately divided into two groups. One group used a bulldozer to transport the bodies away, and the other group raised a water pipe to flush the ground to wash away the blood stains and unknown excrement on the ground.
"Crash" "Crash"
Clear water gushed from the pipe, quickly diluting the still-dry red bloodstains. A moment later, a worker stepped up, tightened the pipe, and increased the water pressure, flushing the murky water into the nearby sewer.
The experienced onlookers looked for something to cover themselves, while the inexperienced ones were confused and were sprayed in the face by the flying water droplets before they could follow their predecessors' example.
Newcomers: ...
No one told them that they had to bring a barrier when watching the fun.
The newlyweds wiped their faces in frustration, but when they turned around they caught a glimpse of the old people who were quietly watching the fun, and immediately a plan came to their mind.
They all shook their bodies vigorously like cats and dogs that accidentally got wet, sharing the water droplets on their faces and hair with their companions.
In an instant, there were exclamations, and many people were laughing and playing, looking very happy.
It’s just that human sorrows and joys are not shared.
While everyone was having fun, a new batch of prisoners were taken to the execution platform and tied up, starting a new round of throwing tantrums and begging for mercy on their knees. Occasionally, a few heartbroken people would persuade their companions to accept their fate.
The game is over, I have to accept defeat.
Their biggest backer has gone to heaven. Not to mention throwing a tantrum, even if the Jade Emperor came, he couldn’t save their lives.
Five minutes later, the executioner took his position, and another staff member used a loud speaker to introduce the identity information, charges and evidence of each criminal to the onlookers, and to verify their identities.
People had been looking forward to this day and this moment for so long that even a few brief introductions from the staff could not dampen their enthusiasm.
After each person was introduced, the audience burst into applause, and some people who had been bullied and hurt by criminals cried out that God had mercy on them.
All of this constitutes a death shackle around the prisoner's neck.
Time's up, execution!
The sound of gunfire rang out in unison, and rows of corpses fell to the ground, blood gushing out.
Even though such scenes have been staged many times, people still enjoy watching executions.
The intensive gunfire lasted for four days.
Interestingly, after all the criminals involved in the case were executed, the sky, which had been cloudy for several days, suddenly cleared up, and the sun emerged from the thick clouds, casting dazzling golden light on the earth.
People's Square, the execution site, showed tiny brown streaks under the sunlight. These were bloodstains that even a high-pressure water gun could not wash away.
Passersby were amazed at this scene, but no one was nervous or afraid. Instead, they were full of fighting spirit.
If someone said that the dead criminals had turned into earthbound spirits, coldly gazing at everyone who passed by, people would probably not mind letting them experience the fifth level of hellfire.
After all, watching an execution is never as exciting as doing it yourself.
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The zombie meat case has finally come to an end, but the turmoil originally caused by the Zombie King continues.
Or perhaps the Zombie King's little tricks never disappeared.
Even though the corrupt officials in the base had been severely cleaned out, and the remaining people dared not show up even if they had rebellious intentions, the Zombie King still did not give up. After all the insiders were killed, he began to hire people to publicize the various benefits of the Baiyun Base.
For example, zombies will not oppress humans; the people and zombies in Baiyun Base live at the north and south ends of the base respectively and cannot see each other; the zombies in Baiyun Base only feed on poultry and livestock, will not attack humans, and can also prevent attacks from other zombie groups; high-level zombies can restore consciousness and memory. There is no difference between zombies and mutants, except that the direction of evolution is different.
In addition, the propaganda also claims that if the human residents of Baiyun Base unfortunately turn into zombies, the base will send them to the zombie area, and the assets they leave behind will be simultaneously converted into crystal cores and blood food for their advancement.
The most important thing is that as long as the residents' contribution level meets the requirements, human residents can apply to the officials in their community to let the Zombie King transform them into high-level zombies to achieve immortality, and there is a high probability of awakening superpowers during the transformation.
Although these propagandas are somewhat false and empty, many people are still tempted, especially those in power of the old forces who are gradually being abandoned by the times and those at the bottom of society.
Although these old power families have gradually lost the power they once prided themselves on, a lean camel is still bigger than a horse. They still have a lot of resources in their hands and are unwilling to sink into decline.
The propaganda about transforming into high-level zombies and achieving immortality has a fatal appeal to them.
Who doesn't want to be immortal while having great power?
Even the most wise and powerful emperors in ancient times could not refuse, let alone those aging rulers of the old forces.
As for the people at the bottom of society?
That's easier to understand.
Their life is just survival, with no quality of life at all, and it is difficult for them to even have enough to eat.
Instead of living a life in poverty, it is better to seize the opportunity to make a breakthrough. After all, you only have one life left, so it is not a pity to die.
If life in the Baiyun Base is really as beautiful and happy as they say, they will make a fortune and can even bring their families over to enjoy the life together.
Of course, the ups and downs of the outside world have no impact on He Junxia's family. They live a carefree life, have no big ambitions, and are very satisfied with the current situation.
However, He Junxia was very curious about how the base commander would limit the loss of population and resources in the base.
Tough attitudes and measures alone will not work.
That will only backfire.
As it turned out, the base commander was well prepared for this, and the Zombie King's propaganda was suppressed by a series of new policies just as it was getting started.
First, staff from the Zombie Research Institute conducted several public experiments using zombies in People's Square. The test results showed that zombies prefer human flesh and blood to poultry and livestock. Even rotten human flesh is more attractive than fresh poultry.
Zombies crave the flesh and blood of their blood relatives even more than ordinary human flesh and blood. Several other studies have shown that the closer the blood relationship, the stronger the zombies' attraction, with the attraction between parents and children even surpassing that of crystal cores below the third level.
In this way, the rumor that zombies can coexist peacefully with humans by eating poultry and livestock is self-defeating. Even if the leaders of the old power families want to transform into high-level zombies, their descendants will not agree.
——Even small families will have conflicts of interest, let alone a large old-fashioned family.
Second, the base increased subsidies to low-income people in the name of compensating the victims of the zombie meat incident.
These subsidies include direct money, materials, and discount coupons. At the same time, the Academy of Agricultural Sciences also distributes new fast-growing vegetable seeds free of charge, provides planting guidance, and guarantees to purchase finished vegetables at prices slightly lower than the market price.
Third, large-scale construction was carried out, shacks were abolished, low-rent housing was built, and work was provided in lieu of relief.
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One by one, these actions have greatly improved the living environment and quality of life of low-income people, allowing them to live a good life through their own labor.
Who would be willing to take risks in this situation?
It’s not like you’re complaining about living too long.
As for those who are still determined to go to Baiyun Base?
Then let them be.
The loss of this group of people will not have any impact on the Yunjiang Base, and may even be beneficial to the healthy development of the Yunjiang Base.
Some people may ask, won’t the material and financial subsidies issued by the base and the resources consumed by large-scale construction affect the operation of the base?
Of course not.
Because those resources came from the group of people who were executed a few days ago.
Therefore, this operation will not only not affect the operation of the base, but will also inject new vitality into the operation of the base's internal market.
All the disturbances gradually subsided. He Junxia, who had watched the whole process, was amazed and had great admiration for the base commander who was nearly 70 years old.
Ginger, after all, is spicier with age.
Perhaps he had planned all this as early as when the zombie provocative video appeared, or perhaps even earlier.
One thing leads to another, and in the end, he achieved three goals at once: he ensured the stability of the base, eliminated those who had ulterior motives towards him, and won the hearts of the people.
He Junxia took a deep breath.
He thought he already had an object and goal to study.
After the turmoil was completely over, making friends and obtaining internal information of the base; observing strangers' behavior, actions, clothing and appearance to guess their identities and purposes; watching the daily news broadcast and analyzing the meaning of its content gradually became He Junxia's favorite things to do.
If his analysis was correct, he would reward himself with a delicious meal. If his analysis was wrong, he would reflect on it and make corrections.
Over time, his political literacy and ability to collect and analyze information have steadily improved, and the details that were easily overlooked in the past have begun to shine in his eyes.
Everything was going well until he was stopped by a middle-aged woman with an old face on his way home from get off work.
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