742 Constructing Line of Defense (1/2)

”The best way to deal with the Month of Disaster is to wait it out. It's better to clean up the eggs of the Mud Crabs than to fight against the Mud Crabs. There are tens of thousands of Mud Crabs around and even tanks can't do anything. Since you flew in on an airship, get on the airship at the beginning of March or just wait until the summer solstice comes again.”

”We need to do something on the island; we can't wait for that long.” Jiang Chen paused then asked, ”What about you? What's your plan for the Month of Disaster?”

”My original plan was to go where survivors live in the province of Minnan until the summer solstice, but my ship is out of shape this year. If there's nobody willing to give me a ride, I might choose to go to Taipei Fallout Shelter No. 79. Only 50 crystals are needed to stay until the summer solstice; the price is relatively fair,” Chen Guangning replied.

”Okay Mr. Chen, we happen to need a guide. Are you interested in staying with us?” Jiang Chen asked with a smile.

Upon hearing this invitation from Jiang Chen, Chen Guangning was rejoiced and immediately said, ”I am very interested. If there's anything I can do, I'm more than happy to help!”

”Just be a good guide; there is nothing more you need to do. Go out and talk to the guards. They will arrange a place for you. I will pay you 10 crystals a day. If you have nothing else to add, you can go now.”

”Thank you, General!”

Chen Guangning changed the manner he addressed Jiang Chen immediately, but Jiang Chen himself wasn't very strict with formalities.

”Go ahead.”

After Chen Guangning left, Jiang Chen thought for a moment, tilted his head slightly and looked at Wang Li, who was standing by his side.

”What do you think?”

”According to the intelligence collected by our reconnaissance team, we can use cement to build defence lines on the northern Desperate Beach and block the Mud Crabs in shallow water,” said Li Wang.

Jiang Chen nodded.

This was indeed a viable plan. The only flaw was that if they wanted to build a line of defense that enclosed the entire Desperate Beach, they would need an enormous amount of cement and ammunition. Sand could be sourced locally, and the graphene tubes used as skeletons and cement could be transported by supply airships. The only troublesome aspect was that it was February 18, and there was less than a week until the arrival of the Month of Disaster.

There wasn't much time left for the expeditionary forces.

”The ammunition and cement needed will be delivered as soon as possible. Immediately start construction and do everything possible to build the line of defense before the Month of Disaster.”

”Yes!” Li Wangli saluted and headed out.

After Li Wang departed, Jiang Chen activated his watch and entered the communication channel and channel code left by the Beluga Whale Submarine Inspection Station. He hosted a holographic video conference with them.

Their contact for him was still Wu Yue. Judging by the background behind him, he was probably on a warship.

After contact was established, Jiang Chen was direct.

”Can the sonar on your ship drive away Mud Crabs?”

Wu Yue seemed to anticipate Jiang Chen would ask this question, but he still shook his head regretfully.

”Unfortunately, our sonar can't do this. It's a real headache to run into Mud Crabs in the shallow sea - they'll try to climb onto the boat... Do you want to delay the delivery of space elevator parts?”