usatvline Chapter 68 National Security Base Relocation Plan
Chapter 68 National Security Base Relocation Plan
After the meteor shower, due to the magnetic field affecting satellite phones, Gu Nanfeng didn't get through to Pei Simin until after 8 PM. He received confirmation from Pei Simin that a meteorite had indeed fallen near G City, but it was small and caused no casualties. In fact, meteorite falls occur in various parts of many countries, not just in China.
This time, even near Beijing, a large meteorite fell. Pei Simin's base sent experts to test it with professional instruments, and the meteorite was found to be highly radioactive, which accelerated the relocation plans of major bases in Beijing.
Beijing is likely the city with the most survivors after the virus outbreak in China. Prior to this morning's meteor shower, a tsunami occurred in the waters off R country, also causing tectonic activity.
This tectonic movement unexpectedly affected Beijing, causing cracks in the defensive walls of several small security bases in the city. Pei Simin had already received arrangements for the relocation plan at that time.
In fact, after the outbreak of the virus, China's top leadership had already made arrangements for the worst-case scenario. If the virus could not be controlled, or if it mutated more seriously, the country's existing quarantine zones, shelters, and even safe bases might not be secure.
Therefore, when the country first launched the rescue operation, it simultaneously deployed a large number of troops to build larger, more robust and comprehensive security bases in four regions: Central China, North China, South China and West China.
Pei Simin had briefly mentioned this matter to Gu Nanfeng before, but because he himself didn't know much at the time, he didn't explain it in detail. Now, three months have passed, and the four major safe bases have been basically completed. According to the current rough statistics of survivors, these four safe bases should be able to accommodate more than 70% of the survivors from China.
As the chief commander of the largest security base in Beijing, Pei Simin's mission in this relocation plan arranged by the state was to lead the first batch of researchers from various fields in Beijing to the South China Security Base in H Province via nationally coordinated flights and helicopters.
Of course, after this group safely arrives at the South China Security Base, the General Military Region will arrange for high-tech talents from all over the country to be transferred to the South China Security Base in batches.
Because South China has the most advanced satellite launch base in China, the South China Security Base was built on the basis of this base. A large number of high-tech equipment in various fields in the original launch base were successfully protected by the first batch of troops who arrived.
Furthermore, the South China Security Base is located in H Province, an island that is currently the only place in China where zombies have been completely eradicated. Its geographical location is relatively safe, and it's difficult for zombies from outside the island to attack. The South China Security Base is the best place for both vaccine research and military equipment research to combat zombies.
As for the other most important issue of food, the information he currently has is that agricultural experts from all over the country have been dispatched to the Central China safety base by the government. Central China is a major grain-producing region of China, and the site chosen for this safety base is a very fertile area. The country hopes to produce enough food to sustain the survivors of the four major bases with the smallest possible land area.
As for the specific arrangements for the Huaxi and Huabei bases, Pei Simin didn't discuss them with Gu Nanfeng. His current suggestion was either for Gu Nanfeng to take Pei Sihao to the nearest Huaxi security base, but the situation there was unclear, or for him to go to the Huanan base to reunite with his family—the ideal choice for both families' elders.
Pei Simin and his team have already finalized their relocation plan. They will depart early tomorrow morning, using chartered planes and helicopters, accompanied by military aircraft. The first batch of relocations should be completed within half a day, from Beijing to S City in H Province.
Gu Nanfeng calculated that under normal circumstances, it would take them about one and a half to two days to drive from G City to H Province. However, considering unforeseen circumstances such as highway congestion or being chased by zombies, it would take them at least three days to reach the port in X Province. But Pei Simin said that as long as they arrived at the port safely, he could arrange a ship to pick them up.
After hanging up the phone, Gu Nanfeng quickly discussed the matter with the other four people. It seemed that Gu Nanfeng and Pei Sihao were definitely going to the South China Security Base this time.
Zhong Qiang felt that being able to go to the South China Safe Base was an opportunity he never dared to dream of. If he hadn't met Gu Nanfeng and the others, a nobody like him in the apocalypse might not have been found by the zombies, and he might have chosen to become a zombie himself due to excessive hunger.
As for Yang Xiao, there was no mention of the four major safe bases in his precognitive dream. Although he had been following the military, he had never been stationed at a large safe base. As long as no one objected, he could go to a safe base and just laze around. After all, no one would be bored and want to live in fear in an unsafe place.
In truth, everyone knew that out of the five, only Lu Yuan truly held a deep attachment to G City. Although his father was currently in cryogenics, if, as Gu Nanfeng suggested, all the bases across the country were to be relocated, including the G City security base, what would happen to his father in the underground morgue of the central hospital…?
"I'll get you enough food. You guys go to the South China Base. I'll stay here by myself." Lu Yuan didn't want to jeopardize everyone's safety because of himself. After all, according to Gu Nanfeng, the safest place in the country right now is the South China Base. Moreover, the South China Base is located on an independent island, and there are various research teams in the base. For ordinary survivors to have the opportunity to go to this base is like winning the lottery.
"Hey, Lu Xiaoyuan, what are you talking about? How can I live a comfortable life without you?" Yang Xiao patted Lu Yuan on the shoulder. "I'm an orphan anyway, so I'm fine anywhere. I'll stay here with you."
“I…” Zhong Qiang hesitated. He wanted to go to the base and live a safer and more stable life.
"Don't get excited yet. My brother knows we've been exposed to the virus rain and air. Is it really okay for us to go to the South China base?" Pei Sihao was quite calm. The reason they can't go back to the G City base right now is because the people at the base are worried that they'll turn into zombies.
"I secretly contacted Professor Wang about this issue. He learned about it from Professor Lin. The man who later turned into a zombie had injuries, but the base command didn't allow it to be spread." Gu Nanfeng recalled his conversation with his mentor a few days ago. "Some people said that the man had quietly left the base, while others said that he was actually scratched while in quarantine, but they didn't know why he didn't turn into a zombie at that time."
"It's uncertain whether these messages are true or false. That Professor Lin doesn't seem like a good person." Pei Sihao recalled meeting Professor Lin a few times when he was in quarantine. He and Professor Wang were both researchers, but Pei Sihao felt that Professor Lin's eyes always occasionally revealed a hint of madness.
"Oh, right, what about Brother Qin and Brother Lin? They haven't come back yet!" Gu Nanfeng guessed that Qin Yuan and Lin Yun should be back today. After they returned, the base certainly wouldn't allow them to return just because they helped complete this mission. So, Gu Nanfeng thought they would still go back to the villa. But it's almost 10 pm now, and there's still no news.