370 The Second Crusade (1/2)

Chapter 370: The Second Crusade

Translator: _Min_Editor: Rundi

Jiang Chen currently had no better ideas in regards to the quantum computer. He could only do his best to collect more information.

Before he left, he said a few words to Xu Lu. He especially emphasized the research of military technology, the technology of the recovery of man-made islands, space elevator, and synchronous space station.

Jiang Chen headed to the Sixth Street by helicopter.

After about ten minutes of flying, the helicopter arrived above the Sixth Street.

With an aerial view, the Sixth Street was indeed different compared to before.

After Chu Nan became the acting general, he immediately tightened the control of the army and established strict rules. He also extended the free trade policy used by the Group of Ten. Even with a military dictatorship, the government didn't use any authority unlawfully. Compared to before, the military government led by him was fairer and more just.

The benefits of his action was evident.

Not only did the survivors from Wanghai city begin to migrate toward the Sixth Street, but even survivors in nearby cities also followed suit. While they increased the labor force, they also brought the technology necessary for the Sixth Street.

The skyscrapers in the Inner Circle and the buildings in the Outer Circle began to look more prosperous. Jiang Chen noticed while being in the air that the underground sewerage entrance was now a part of the newly built wall of the Outer Circle.

Other than that, small camps were surrounding the Sixth Street and scattered across the ruins. The camps were mostly built by businessmen stationed at the Sixth Street. Due to the price of land gradually increasing in the Outer Circle, they built their factories and camps outside of the wall. They paid taxes to the military government, follow the Sixth Street's laws, and accepted protection from the patrolling team.

The small city was like a seed, spreading on to the barren land and bringing forth the birth of a new sprout known as civilization.

The guide on the ground waved his signal sticks, notifying the helicopter it was safe to land.

After coming to a complete stop, Jiang Chen jumped out of the helicopter and saw Chu Nan already waiting at the door.

When the helicopter first appeared on the radar, Chu Nan immediately rushed over.

”I haven't seen you in a while… How long has it been?” Jiang Chen exclaimed to his old friend.

”Half a year already. Do you want to check my place out?” Chu Nan laughed.

Compared to everyone else, he went through the most significant change. Jiang Chen recalled that when he first freed him from the basement, he still had naïveness on his face. But now, he was calm and reserved.

”Of course, it is convenient,” Jiang Chen gladly accepted his invitation.

An ordinary looking car stopped in front of them. The driver saluted and opened the door for them.

It was a ten-minute drive before the car arrived at the council building. At the top of the council building was the offices of the military government, and two of the rooms were Chu Nan's home.

Chu Nan warmly invited Jiang Chen inside, and they sat on the sofa. Zhou Xiaoxia in casual clothes walked out to pour water for them. Just by looking at her, the former lone traveler's mental state seemed to have recovered drastically. Although he didn't know if she has regained her memory, at least she didn't live in the misery of the Huizhong Mercenaries anymore.

The two chatted and began to discuss the development of the Sixth Street.

”Because of the influence of economic growth, the total population of the Sixth Street grew from 53,021 last quarter to 82,102 this quarter. The number of factories increased from 37 to 239; the number of registered merchants went up from 301 to 2000, and there are 29 new mercenaries, 105 hunting teams, and 421 scavenger groups.”

”These are explosive numbers.” Jiang Chen couldn't do anything but praise him.

Chu Nan nodded. ”Economic growth primarily benefited from the crusade last fall. The population growth was attributable to economic growth and political stabilization.”