Chapter 155 Friends Forever

   "...Forget it, just treat it as a candy."

  The gunfire from not far away has gradually subsided, and Chu Guang, who was overlooking the battlefield through a small drone, threw the peeled Radiation Elimination Ning into his mouth.

  Even though there is no need to do so given his physique, he still feels uneasy if he doesn’t eat one.

  Because the players performed so well, until the end Chu Guang didn't find a chance to enter the arena.

   But this is a good thing.

   Chu Guang is very pleased with the growth of the young players.

   There is still a big difference in the gameplay of heterogeneous combat and team battles.

  Once this battle is over, even the players who entered the Alpha0.6 version can take off the hat of recruits, and many old players have been promoted to veterans who have experienced three battles.

   And they can all "survive".

  I believe that with this experience, they will be more brave next time.

   In addition, one thing to say is that the combat effectiveness of the legion is still very strong.

   Anti-tank rockets whizzed around the position, there were grenades that fired fragmentation mines, and there was a machine gun behind the fortifications.

  Thanks to Junk Jun who took the lead in attacking, otherwise ten or twenty more people might have died.

   After the machine gun ceased fire, the battle was basically over.

  The players quickly opened a hole on the east side of the Legion's second line of defense, helping the allies' power armor break through the Legion's defense line.

  The only fly in the ointment is that Mr. Garbage himself did not survive, and was blown to the sky by a cluster grenade in the trench.

  The steam boiler also exploded, and the boiling water shot up into the sky, and a snow fog dispersed into fireworks.

  The scene was spectacular.

   Chu Guang, the OB outside the battlefield, was stunned by everyone, so he quickly recorded it for him.

   This is placed in the promotional PV, so it’s not too much to give a one-second shot, right?

  Whether strong or not is another matter, handsome is enough!

  …

  The battle on the front line has come to an end.

   Beside the burning trenches.

  A player stepped forward, trying to pick up the iron-pipe rifle on the ground.

  At this time, the clone lying on his back suddenly opened his eyes, struggled to get up from the ground, held the player's thigh with his hands and opened his mouth to bite, so scared that the player quickly kicked him away.

   "Damn! Are you a dog? Put your hands up! I'm going to shoot again—"

boom!

  Gunshots sounded from the side, and the clone whose half face was scorched was shot in the head.

  The player looked confused, and the soldier wearing the exoskeleton passed by him and patted him on the shoulder.

   "They are all poor people, it would be better to give them a good time."

  The player stared blankly at the back of the person walking away, completely unable to understand what the person was saying, then glanced at the corpse on the ground, and cursed in his heart.

Depend on!

  5 silver coins became 5 copper coins!

   What a big loss!

   The work of cleaning the battlefield went smoothly.

  These clone infantry had no intention of surviving at all. Some of them were knocked out. As soon as they opened their eyes, they rushed up screaming and were shot to death.

   At first, the players planned to stay alive.

   After all, living captives are more valuable, and it is somewhat embarrassing to slaughter those who give up their weapons. It is possible, but it is not necessary.

  However, the players later discovered that these people were not normal people at all.

I don’t know if it’s because the AI ​​hasn’t finished it or the setting is just like this. Anyway, these clones are like nibblers with guns, so the players don’t hold back anymore. Axe, in case you are surprised when searching.

As for the tens and centurions of the legion wearing navy blue coats, although many of them showed the momentum of desperate resistance, when they realized that the general situation was over, they finally threw away their weapons and raised their hands. surrender.

  Compared to the stubborn resistance of the lower-level officers on the front line before surrendering, the commander-in-chief Vanus surrendered even more simply.

   This guy didn't run away at all, he sat quietly in the temporary command post, poured himself half a glass of cloudy wine, and waited for the Blazer's power armor to search over.

  Where can we go in this snowy weather?

   Without supplies and guards following him, it was impossible for him to travel hundreds of kilometers and return to the headquarters of the expeditionary force.

   Not to mention that the drone is flying overhead. Without the protection of the insulation material, even the fog from the mouth and nose can be seen clearly, let alone such a big person.

  As soon as he leaves the door of the temporary command post, his whole body lights up like a lamp.

   Rather than being chased by the pursuers and pressing their heads in snowdrifts, it is better to wait here and surrender decently.

  As high-ranking officers who have received complete military education, their value is much higher than ordinary clone troopers and those small slave owners who lead clone troopers to fight. The Legion allows them to surrender to the enemy after the battle damage exceeds 90%.

  Although he will be demoted to one level later, as long as he survives, he still has a chance.

  People in the enterprise seldom massacre prisoners of war, and Lu Yang did not do anything to him. He was just handcuffed and taken back with the surrendered ten captains.

  The personnel of the logistics department built a temporary prison for them with foam materials in an open snowy field. There were even plastic plumbing pipes installed in the prison, which were connected to a small boiler for burning wood.

  Being too cold to bear, they can go outside to collect firewood for burning.

   But relatively, after they are locked in, the people of the company will take away their coats, leaving only a single shirt and trousers.

  It was snowing heavily outside, and you might freeze your hands, let alone run away.

  Without a cold-proof jacket, I am afraid that I will not be able to walk 1 kilometer, and I will freeze to death in the snow.

   Compared with those captives, Chu Guang is more interested in the equipment they left behind.

  These clone light infantry are poorly equipped, with few assault rifles, most of which are semi-automatic or even bolt-action.

   But what is commendable is that they have managed to unify the weapon style and bullet type.

  Unlike Chu Guang’s players, some are holding 9mm, some are holding 7mm, and some are holding 5mm runner small water pipes.

   It seems that this group of predators who call themselves Legion has good logistical capabilities. There should be industrial support in the rear, but it is difficult to judge the specific level.

  In addition to conventional weapons, players also looted ten 12mm machine guns and nearly 100 anti-tank rocket launchers that have not yet been used and look like "Iron Fist".

   This kind of anti-tank rocket is very light, with a total weight of less than 5 kilograms. Nearly 200 grams of propellant is stuffed into the slender iron tube. It is disposable and disposable.

The front-end warhead is a cylindrical magazine with a diameter of 155mm and a pointed conical hood is added to reduce wind resistance. Nearly 1 kg of T-T and RDX can make it penetrate a 200mm homogeneous steel plate...if it hits directly .

  Whether it is anti-infantry or anti-light armor, this thing can be said to be cheap and easy to use, at least it is much better than the black powder bomb of the mutants.

  The only fly in the ointment is that the launch speed of this thing is very slow, the range is only a pitiful 50m, and the head is very poor. There is no sight, so you can only use the outline of the bullet to aim by feeling.

   But even with so many shortcomings, Chu Guang is very happy.

  A bazooka that is more reliable than goblin rockets, it’s not too much to sell for 50 silver coins in a weapon store, right?

   If you encounter something like a split claw crab, you will definitely have a chance to use it!

  In addition to the rocket launcher, there is also a grenade launcher, but to be honest, this thing is a bit broken. It is just a grenade launcher, and its power can only be said to be average. On the contrary, the remaining pieces of mine are all good things, and Chu Guang plans to hand them over to Boss Xia for disposal.

   Logically speaking, some of these trophies also belonged to the Pioneer.

   But these old-fashioned equipment, the enterprise employees on the Pioneer didn't take a fancy to them at all, and they could only be recycled as scrap iron, and they had to work hard to pick them up, so they generously left all the things to Chu Guang and the others.

   Apart from the weapons, what surprised Chu Guang the most were the five light trucks.

  The engines used in these trucks are all equipped with firewood carburetors, which can be started by inserting a piece of wood into the feed port. They are simply tailor-made for the wasteland environment.

   In addition, the tires on these 5 light trucks are designed to be very large in order to adapt to rough terrain. Although it is rare to drive into the city with even the largest tires, it is still possible to run in the wilderness.

   At least on the way from the outpost to the operation camp, players no longer have to run on two legs.

   It will take some time to clean the battlefield.

  Chu Guang found a few players who could drive. After familiarizing himself with the operation of the truck, he drove the light truck to an open space with less vegetation, waiting for the players to recover the loot and the corpses of his teammates.

  Thanks to his foresight, let the players bring woven bags, otherwise these little players would have to run more than a dozen times to load the loot they picked up into the car.

  Looking at the players carrying the loot onto the truck, Chu Guang suddenly felt rich.

  But he knew in his heart that it would be somewhat inappropriate to laugh out loud at this time.

   Even for the sake of the pension, he has to look a little more serious.

   At least keep a deadpan face.

   At this moment, Lu Yang, who was wearing power armor, walked towards him.

   His body was covered with mud and blood, and he looked quite embarrassed, but he was not injured.

  Opening the mask, Lu Yang looked at Chu Guang and said in a sincere tone.

   "Brothers, thank you. If you hadn't rushed to support, this battle might not have ended so smoothly."

   "We are allies, we should take care of each other, and they killed our people, we must personally avenge this revenge."

   After a pause, Chu Guang looked at him and continued.

   "How about your casualties?"

   Speaking of casualties, Lu Yang said in a low voice with a heavy expression.

   "Three died, four were seriously injured..."

  The total number of crew members on the Pioneer is no more than a hundred, and three deaths are already a serious attrition.

  The last time there were such serious casualties was when they fought against mutant tribes in Gangchuyunjian Province.

  No one expected that the leader of the group of mutants was actually a super mutant. They used two tactical nuclear bombs to clear it up.

   Taking a deep breath of the cold air, Lu Yang stared at Chu Guang and asked.

"what about you?"

   "117 dead, serious injuries not yet counted."

  Hearing this number, Lu Yang's heart felt a pause. The original point could be regarded as consoling joy of victory, but it was blown away by this heavy number.

  He didn't know how many people were in Vault 404, but he estimated that it should not exceed a thousand.

  Such a heavy attrition is almost a devastating blow to some small and medium-sized survivor strongholds.

  Lu Yang couldn't imagine what kind of pressure the man in front of him was under at the moment, and how he would face the families of the dead residents afterwards.

  Behind this number, it means 117 families...

   "We will do our best to treat the wounded...the dead, I'm sorry."

   Chu Guang did not speak.

   To be honest, he couldn't bear to fool this guy.

   If an NPC dies, he will probably feel distressed for a while, but for the player... wait three days and then live.

  The players themselves didn't feel anything. When they searched for loot, they were so excited that they almost sang.

   However, this guy in front of him obviously took it seriously.

  "They had made preparations before coming here. Before leaving, I asked them to bring guns and woven bags. If they couldn't hold the enemy's corpse, they would pretend to be themselves."

   After a pause, Chu Guang continued.

   "So don't feel sorry for us, people are mortal. Before coming here, they have already prepared."

  Chu Guang’s original intention of saying this was to comfort this righteous partner.

  However, what Chu Guang didn't expect was that after he finished saying this, the big brother's expression became more serious, even a little sad.

   Taking a deep breath, Lu Yang calmed down, looked at Chu Guang and said.

   "I want to ask your opinion on something."

  Chu Guang looked at him and asked.

"whats the matter?"

   Lu Yang said seriously.

   "I plan to submit an application to the Board of Directors of Silver Wing Group to grant you the title of 'Enterprise Permanent Partner'... This is not just my idea, but also the common idea of ​​all the members of our Pioneer."

  Chu Guang froze for a moment, then hesitated.

   "What does this enterprise permanent partner mean?"

   Lujan explained.

   "It's a kind of proof, and it's also a kind of acknowledgment...Of course, this needs to ask for your opinion."

Opinion?

  Of course Chu Guang has no objection.

  Although there are thousands of kilometers apart, who would think that they have too many friends?

   Without hesitation, Chu Guang readily accepted Captain Lu's proposal.

   "I have no problem, from the moment you help us solve the mutant tribe, you are already our partners."

  Hearing these words, Lu Yang finally stretched a sincere smile on his face.

   "Glad you think so."

   "However, this title should not only be a partner in a symbolic sense, but also have some substantive effects...Let's talk while walking."

  …

  5 trucks are moving slowly on the wilderness.

   An off-road vehicle with a snow shovel attached and a machine gun welded leads the way, escorting their allies back to the outpost with their loot.

Although the crew of the Pioneer hated going to the field, when Li De walked up to them and asked them "is there anyone willing to **** our hero home", almost all of them stood up voluntarily and volunteered to say willing to take part in the action.

  Even those Marines with wounds on their bodies.

  In this battle, these shelter residents used their bravery to win the respect of all the crew members of the Pioneer.

  They may be poor and backward, but they are by no means weak.

   It is a group of warriors who can use the weapons in their hands to defend their dignity!

   Such a person is worthy of respect no matter where he is.

  Did not go back to the outpost immediately, Chu Guang first followed Lu Yang to the operation camp, where he met Li De who had been waiting for a long time.

  The two have always communicated through holographic images. After seeing each other face to face again after many days, Chu Guang unexpectedly felt a little cordial for a while.

  Of course, what surprised Chu Guang even more was his 180-degree change in attitude.

  When I came here before, this guy didn't come down to say hello to me, but just told his subordinates to entertain him.

  Now, the section chief actually took the initiative to meet him and held his hand.

   "I'm sorry for my previous mistrust and prejudice. You are a group of true fighters. Your bravery is impressive. Thank you for everything you have done for us. If it weren't for you, the outcome of this war may be unpredictable."

  Because the battle situation was seen on the drone, Li De had a completely different evaluation of the battle situation at that time. In his opinion, if the legion encircled its own armored unit, it would probably be Lu Yang and his small team members who would be divided and encircled.

   Except that the power armor can kill a **** road, it is hard to say how many light infantry who only have the protection of the exoskeleton can survive.

   This battle also made him determined to more than double the reserve of shells and design a lightweight fixed wing with a larger ammunition load.

   If you continue westward, you will encounter the legion again sooner or later.

   After shaking his hand and letting go, Chu Guang nodded and said.

   "I will pass on your praise to my residents. In addition, I still have some specific information about the title of permanent partner of the enterprise."

  Knowing that Chu Guang would ask this question, Li De nodded and made a gesture of please.

   "I'm planning to discuss this matter with you, let's go into the room and talk!"

  …

  Inside the barracks.

  According to Li De's narration, Chu Guang has a general understanding of the title of "Enterprise Permanent Partner".

  The so-called "corporate permanent partner" is equivalent to an enhanced version of the "trade white list".

   As we all know, although the company is located in the remote province of the clouds, the territory of trade is far from a small place like the province of the clouds. Even the west coast of the Central Continent can see people doing business under their banner.

  If a dispute arises, it is impossible for a company to fly thousands of kilometers to take revenge.

  So in order to prevent problems before they happen, the people of the company launched a "trade white list" system.

  Business with survivor settlements on the white list. If they are plundered by local survivors, the insurance company will pay for the loss of the caravan after sending salesmen to understand the situation. For the cases outside the white list, no compensation will be paid.

   Therefore, the vast majority of caravans from enterprises, especially those caravans that really carry good things, will be more inclined to do business with the regular survivor strongholds on the "white list". Only a small number of small caravans will take risks to do business with those three no survivor strongholds in order to gamble.

  For example, Boulder City is on the trade white list.

  For decades, the caravans of enterprises have been doing business in Boulder City, and their legitimate rights and interests have been protected, so they can buy those high-tech products.

And like Beit Street and Brown Farm, only slave traders in Red River Town and third- and fourth-tier caravans in Boulder City will talk to them. Caravans from enterprises will never consider trading with them, nor will they Stop at their stronghold.

   After all, if something goes wrong, the insurance they bought will not pay!

   To enter the white list, employees above level A need to apply to the headquarters of the company and use their own credit scores as a guarantee.

  In addition, it is also necessary to submit an investigation report of more than 30 pages and stay in the local area for at least 60 days to ensure the accuracy of the investigation.

The company has employees who specialize in this bowl of rice, and their income is usually not low, because if they successfully develop a market for the company, in the next ten years, the company will give them commissions based on the transaction volume, and award outstanding contributors. Rewards for employees, and even make it into management.

  At the same time, the survivor settlements that have been guaranteed will be recognized by the company as civilized people, and more caravans will incorporate them into trade routes.

   Many caravans, even if they do not belong to the enterprise, will refer to this list to a certain extent to judge whether the transaction party is trustworthy.

  After all, no one wants to get into a predator's cage, or test the other's moral bottom line with the goods in their pockets.

   Do business with low-risk survivor strongholds, and it is easier to find a bank to borrow money.

  As for the title of "Enterprise Permanent Strategic Partner", its significance is extraordinary. Both its influence and the difficulty of obtaining it are far beyond the "trade white list" guaranteed by A-level employees.

  First of all, the individual who applies must be at least a senior executive of the branch company, or a shareholder, or even the chairman of the branch company himself.

  Secondly, this branch cannot be a small company that has no sense of existence in the "enterprise", at least it must have at least one seat on the headquarters board of directors!

  If the trade whitelist is only to guarantee the credit and safety of the transaction parties, then the title of "Enterprise Permanent Strategic Partner" is more like a strong recommendation—

  【This is a high-quality customer we met outside, we will introduce them to you. They have reached out to us in times of need, they are completely trustworthy, and you can stay on their grounds with confidence that they will provide you with food and shelter. 】

  【At the same time, the caravan under the enterprise is prohibited from taking hostile actions against it, and the armed employment company is prohibited from listing it as an action target. F, E technology authorization and related trading products are lifted. 】

  Boulder City and the enterprise have been doing business for decades, which is a white list. There is no survivor stronghold in Qingquan City that can get the title of "Enterprise Permanent Partner".

   After all, it is really hard.

   In principle, the Pioneer, as a "scientific expedition", has no right to grant the title of a survivor stronghold far away from the province between the clouds.

  But the lineup of this "scientific expedition team" is really too luxurious.

Even the drivers of the water trucks are all C-level employees of the company, and there are many B-level and A-level employees on duty in the office. Li De, who is the section chief, and Lu Yang, the captain of the Marine Corps, are even senior members of the Silver Wing Group. .

  Generally, those caravans that go to other provinces to do business, even the leader is only a B-level, and few of them are willing to leave the ideal city and go out to the wild if they can get into the A-level.

  With the influence of the crew of the Pioneer, they are indeed qualified to submit this application, but they still need some processing in the procedure.

  Chu Guang was very interested in Li De's last point.

   "What exactly does E and F technology include? Is there power armor?"

   Originally Chu Guang didn't expect much, but Li De actually nodded.

"Of course there is...but I don't recommend it. The power armor of E-type technology uses chemical battery power, which is actually an enhanced version of an exoskeleton. Few caravans will carry such heavy things. Most survivors stronghold I am also more inclined to buy a power source and process it myself."

   After a pause, Li De continued.

"I really want to help you get this title. The company sends thousands of caravans through the River Valley Province every year, and one of the two corridors leading to the west is in the plains in the northern suburbs of Qingquan City. If it can be done, this It will be of great help to you in the future.”

"However, there is a big problem now. Your strength still needs to be improved. I will have someone repair that machine tool for you later, but even so... I am afraid it will be difficult for you to come up with things that other caravans are interested in. Even if you become permanent business partners, I can't guarantee that you will be more attractive than the survivor strongholds on the 'trade white list'."

   To put it bluntly, the machine tool is more like a "magic staff". Its power does not depend on itself, but also depends on the "material" and the "person" who cast the spell.

   But after listening to Li De's words, Chu Guang didn't take this question to heart, but became more interested.

   "It's okay, they can invest and set up a factory here! Those E and F products can be produced here, and then sold to other places in Qingquan City."

"We have abundant raw materials here, and there are pieces of garbage that have not been recycled, waiting for people to deal with them. We also have high-quality labor, and we can even provide logistics security for their transactions within the province... This is definitely better than when they bring products from the East It's much easier to ship from the coast!"

  After listening to Chu Guang's words, Li De was obviously taken aback.

ah…

  Is that okay too? -

   (Thanks to the leader of the book friend "Freedom Wind and Rain 2" for the reward! Sorry, it’s a little late today, there is a bug in WPS, but fortunately the manuscript is back. Today is still 4/30! [4/30])

  (end of this chapter)