193: Chapter 193 Gong Kaiming leaks secrets

"If we don't cooperate, the Settlement is a dead end. Only by cooperating can we possibly survive," Mayor Gong said.

"What do you mean by that?" Left Wen Shan didn't understand.

"Left Brother, let me remind you, think about the 2055 human survival white paper I just mentioned," Mayor Gong said.

Actually, Niu Xingwang told him about this matter.

When Niu Xingwang was planning to return to Binjiang to establish an underground base, he revealed some information in this regard.

Although he only hinted at a little, it was enough for Mayor Gong to understand the key.

"White paper?" Left Wen Shan paced back and forth, pondering for a long time, but couldn't figure out the crux of the matter.

"Gong Brother, just tell me directly!" Left Wen Shan sighed.

"I'll just ask you, what is this white paper for?" Mayor Gong asked.

"This white paper just publicized some technical solutions, didn't it? Of course, it's to guide us on how to establish bases!" Left Wen Shan replied.

"Establish what kind of base?" Mayor Gong asked.

"Of course, an underground base! Look at your question, doesn't everyone know?" Left Wen Shan laughed.

"That's right! An underground base!" Gong Kaiming looked at him and emphasized.

Left Wen Shan was stunned. What's wrong with an underground base? Nothing wrong with it!

"Do you know why it's not an above-ground base?" Mayor Gong asked the same question that Niu Xingwang had asked him then.

"Why?" Left Wen Shan was puzzled.

"Let me ask you again, do you know where all the people from the Central Military Region went?" Mayor Gong asked.

Left Wen Shan thought for a moment, shook his head, and asked:

"Do you know?"

"I don't know either!" Gong Kaiming laughed.

"You! Alright, Gong Brother, just tell me directly, don't keep me in suspense!" Left Wen Shan was anxious.

"Although I don't know where the people from the Central Military Region went, it doesn't prevent me from making a hypothesis. Do you think it might be related to this plan? If I remember correctly, the promulgation time of the white paper and the adjustment time of the Military Region are roughly the same, aren't they?" Mayor Gong said.

"You mean the Central Army went to build an underground base?" Left Wen Shan asked.

"Very likely!" Mayor Gong said.

"But why? From the current situation, the zombies will be eliminated sooner or later. I don't think there's any need to build an underground base!" Left Wen Shan said.

"Some time ago, you went to the Huatong Chamber of Commerce headquarters in Binjiang. How was their underground base?" Mayor Gong asked.

"The engineering work is enormous, not something ordinary people can accomplish," Left Wen Shan replied.

"Then why did the Huatong Chamber of Commerce go to such great lengths to build an underground base?" Mayor Gong asked.

"To show off their financial resources!" Left Wen Shan answered without thinking.

"Left Brother, I'm only telling you this one person. It's a matter of great importance, so you must not reveal it!" Mayor Gong whispered.

"Don't worry, tell me!" Left Wen Shan patted his chest.

"The real reason the council issued the white paper is that, in the near future, the surface will no longer be suitable for human survival," Mayor Gong said.

"What? Impossible!" Left Wen Shan simply didn't believe it.

"Otherwise, why would the white paper provide you with a construction plan for a life support system? Isn't that just to let you build an underground base completely isolated from the outside world?" Mayor Gong said.

"Gong Brother, are you serious?" Left Wen Shan confirmed.

"You figure it out yourself!" Mayor Gong glanced at him.

Left Wen Shan stopped talking and began to analyze carefully.

"No wonder Zongzheng Yue was indifferent to the matters of the Settlement. If this is the case, it makes sense," Left Wen Shan said.

"Let me tell you, from my analysis during this period, there is no hope for the military and the council. Because that white paper is the council's final explanation to the Settlement. The only ones we can truly rely on are the Huatong Chamber of Commerce and the Mercenary Guild. Only they have the strength to build an underground base for us," Mayor Gong said.

"That's right!" Left Wen Shan finally understood.

"As for the Red Lotus Sect, in my opinion, they are not worth worrying about. As long as Left Brother speeds up the cooperation with the Huatong Chamber of Commerce and revitalizes the economy of the Settlement, all of this will naturally be resolved," Mayor Gong said.

"Thank you for your guidance, Gong Brother, I've had an epiphany! Tonight, I'm treating, let's have a good drink!" Left Wen Shan was in a great mood and said generously.

This was the effect Oriental Chen wanted.

The destructive power of the Red Lotus Sect still needed to be increased, so that the Chamber of Commerce would develop even faster.

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Mozhou City downtown.

After a day of rest, the first batch of Red Coat Sect Holy Envoys who joined the Red Lotus Sect had basically recovered.

At this time, they had all gathered in the base's hall.

Since Weng Peng showed up the night before last, he had not appeared again.

All matters were handled by the 18 Guardians.

The reason, of course, was that Weng Peng was merely a figurehead and did not possess great strength. He was far inferior to the 18 Guardians.

If someone of this level appeared in front of the disciples, his true nature would be revealed sooner or later. So the best method was to maintain a sense of mystery and resolutely not show up unless absolutely necessary.

In the hall, the 18 Guardians stood on the stage, and 78 disciples stood in two rows below the stage.