741 The Month of Disaster (2/2)
It was still snowing on the wasteland in February. Even Yizhou Island in the south still had visible traces of snow. This man was wearing an old grey jacket with some mud stains on his body. His tanned skin and shaved head gave him an honest farmer vibe, but it was his small eyes scanning the area that exposed his cunningness.
”Your name is?” Jiang Chen looked at him.
”Chen Guangning. I'm doing business in Taipei and along the southern coast of the mainland. If you need guidance, I will be the most suitable person.” Chen Guangning smiled humbly and respectfully.
Other locals might not have heard of NAC's name, but as a businessman who often traveled to southern Anhui, he was slightly acquainted with this name that arose in Wanghai. Within two years with thunderous momentum, the major forces in Wanghai City were wiped out and the survivors of all of Wanghai City and even the Suzhou-Hangzhou Province were brought under their own control.
The man in front of him was the leader of NAC.
If he could establish a relationship with NAC, that would definitely greatly benefit his business. So when NAC's expeditionary forces arrived at the survival camps in Taipei to find people and the other survivors all expressed their distrust, he took the initiative and went to the fortress of the expeditionary forces.
Jiang Chen smiled and asked directly:
”I'll consider your suggestion. Before that, I have a question for you.”
”Please,” Chen Guangning said respectfully.
”Tell me more about the Month of Disaster.” Jiang Chen asked the question he was most concerned about.
The so-called the Month of Disaster referred to the landing of the Mud Crabs. However, the NAC Expeditionary Force knew little about this disaster that would last for a few months. The locals were very repellent to these outsiders who suddenly entered their homes. Although the two parties were in peace and occasionally traded, the dialogue was still kept to a limit.
Upon hearing Jiang's question, Chen Guangning answered immediately.
”Every March, the Mud Crabs that lurk in shallow water will lay eggs on the northeast bank of Yizhou. At this time, the survivors of Taipei will hide in the air defense shelter in central Taipei and wait until the Mud Crabs leave before coming out. There are similar practices in other regions. The sheer number of Mud Crabs isn't something humanly forces can fight against, so it's called the Month of Disaster.”
As powerful scavengers, these Mud Crabs were particularly fond of survivor-inhabited areas. Whenever they arrived, they would invade the territory just like locusts, looting the survivors while leaving behind a large pile of slimy follicles.
Clearing these follicles was very dangerous. One mishap would lead to the hatching and release of small Mud Crabs. Although they weren't as frightening as mature Mud Crabs, small Mud Crabs could still cause serious casualties to survivors.
”When does the Month of Disaster end?” Jiang Chen asked.
”Generally speaking, by summer solstice,” Chen Guangning replied.
[Summer Solstice?]
It would be more than three months, and the materials for the first batch of space elevator bases were about to be delivered. Jiang Chen couldn't wait for such a long time. On the other hand, the exploration of nuclear power plants would also have to be delayed due to the impact of the Month of Disaster.
If possible, he wanted to resolve the two issues as soon as possible.
Frowning slightly, Jiang Chen asked again.
”What solutions do you have for these Mud Crabs?”
Chen Guangning smiled helplessly.
”If I have a solution, I would've been the leader of these survivors.”