210: Chapter 210 Bailiji's Attitude

“I think you’re oversimplifying this matter. From a broader perspective, the ecological crisis is the most pressing issue facing the entire Huaguo. We have paid a huge price to find the last refuge for humanity before the crisis arrives. If we intervene in the various Settlements now, the problem will revert to last year’s old path. I ask you, after the ecological crisis erupts, will you be able to protect the safety of those Settlements? Does the Assembly have such ability?” Baili Ji asked.

“This…” Yan Zhengping was speechless.

He didn’t know if he would have such ability in the future, but at least he didn't have it now.

“Councilman Yan, this matter cannot be decided arbitrarily based on personal preference. The responsibility we bear is no longer the gain or loss of a single city or place, but the continuation of an entire civilization. I hope you will not be confused on this matter.” The Speaker continued.

“The continuation of civilization also requires people to complete it. If everyone dies, how can civilization exist?” Yan Zhengping still wanted to persuade Baili Ji.

“That’s easy. The Military Political Department and the Civil Affairs Department are currently working together to draft the personnel list for the Mosang Ark Base. I can issue an order for the Military Political Department to protect the people on the list, and if necessary, they can be evacuated to the Mosang area at any time.” Baili Ji stated his plan.

This list determined which people in Huaguo were qualified to enter the official Mosang Ark Base to survive. The people on the list included excellent talents, technical personnel, workers, and students from all walks of life. Because it involved a large number of people and required strict confidentiality, the workload was enormous and very time-consuming.

“Speaker Baili, this isn’t like you!” Yan Zhengping felt as if he no longer recognized his old comrade-in-arms.

“Oh? Then tell me what’s not like me?” Baili Ji asked indifferently.

“I don’t feel that passion within you.” Yan Zhengping said.

“Councilman Yan, the current situation is complex and severe, and my position is very special. So, you understand, some things are not up to me to choose.” Baili Ji said.

“So, you’re saying you’re not going to consider interfering with this at all?” Yan Zhengping asked for confirmation.

“Yes.” Baili Ji remained expressionless.

“I demand an emergency council meeting!” Yan Zhengping’s tone also turned cold.

According to the “Huaguo Assembly Act,” in major matters involving national security, a Councilman has the right to propose an emergency council meeting to the Assembly.

“I’m afraid you don’t have that authority.” Baili Ji said.

“Why not?” Yan Zhengping asked.

“According to the ‘Huaguo Assembly Act – Wartime Military Provisions,’ when Huaguo enters an emergency state, the Speaker has supreme command authority and a veto right.” Baili Ji replied.

“Brother Baili, you will lead Huaguo to eternal damnation!” Yan Zhengping shouted loudly.

“Councilman Yan, I emphasize again, please call me His Excellency the Speaker.” Baili Ji said coldly.

“Good, very good! Speaker Baili, I hope you won’t regret today’s decision!” Seeing that Baili Ji was unyielding, Yan Zhengping said no more, flicked his sleeves, and left.

…

Jingmen City, Changjing Bridge.

It was already 9:30 PM.

As night fell, the last batch of Citizens, running in panic, finally arrived north of the river.

The Southwest Military Region Headquarters’ direct special forces regiment began to blockade the bridge, laying wooden spikes and sandbags on the bridge deck.

Due to the limited width of the bridge deck, to maximize interception capability, they built segmented defensive fortifications.

On the bridge, every ten meters, they set up a sandbag barricade, with wooden spikes placed on the outside and heavy machine guns mounted on the sandbags. More than a dozen such defensive fortifications were laid out in a row.

All work was completed close to midnight.

All Citizens from the Changjing Settlement had already arrived at the newly arranged Settlement. This Settlement was only two kilometers from the Baisha Shelter.

The five Holy Envoys who had been observing from a distance finally waited for their opportunity.

Thus, more than 50,000 zombies, led by five 3rd-tier Zombies, began to swarm towards the Baisha Shelter.

At this time, Mayor Xu had just lain down to rest when he was called up by a Security Team member.

“What? Zombies?” Mayor Xu had a headache.

“Can’t these zombies pick another day to come?” Mayor Xu felt depressed.

He quickly put on his clothes and walked onto the city wall.

“Bang~, Bang~”

The zombies outside the city were currently gathered at the city gate, smashing it vigorously.

“Call everyone over and use stones to block the city gate!” Mayor Xu ordered.

The on-duty captain took the order and left.

Mayor Xu had also seen the world; he knew that many Settlements would have zombies knocking on their doors every now and then, but very few zombies ever successfully breached the city. So, he wasn’t afraid at all inside.

“Is our attack too gentle?” one Holy Envoy observing from the shadows asked another.

“It is a bit too gentle, but Protector Lord has ordered no casualties, so do you dare let the zombies attack the city?” another Holy Envoy replied.

“I don’t dare!” the questioning Holy Envoy quickly replied.

“Then that’s it!” another Holy Envoy replied.

The Holy Envoys stopped talking.