289: Chapter 289 Exercise Preparation Begins

Besides between the main brain and robots, this communication code also supports transmission between robots.

Fourth are weapons. The Simulation Spider Robots use miniature Laser Guns, which, although less lethal, can generally handle most battlefield situations.

"Xiao Chen, how many robots have you produced here so far?" Yan Zhengping asked.

"Just some that were produced for training last time: 5,000 Flying Robots and 30,000 Spider Robots," Oriental Chen replied.

"Flying Robots? You have Flying Robots too?" Yan Zhengping asked in surprise.

"Yes, didn't Rong Po tell you after he returned from here?" Oriental Chen asked.

"Did he?" Yan Zhengping rolled his eyes, trying hard to recall, but couldn't remember.

Perhaps everyone wasn't focused on that at the time and it was overlooked.

"Alright, never mind that for now. Let me ask you, what's the price of the Flying Robots?" Yan Zhengping asked.

"The same," Oriental Chen said.

"Good, good, good!" Yan Zhengping said three 'goods' in a row, excitedly.

"Commander Yan, then the matter of the military promotion conference is up to you," Oriental Chen said.

"Don't worry!" Yan Zhengping patted his chest.

...

Time was pressing. After settling the matter of the Spider Robot military exercise with Oriental Chen, Yan Zhengping began to meticulously arrange the specific details.

He chose Yujing City as the location for the military exercise because a large army of mutated cockroaches had been discovered there.

At the same time, he also informed Baili Ji, explaining the progress of the discussions.

"What? The Huatong Chamber of Commerce actually refused?" Baili Ji was a little angry.

"I think it's understandable. Actually, the military product exhibition has no meaning whatsoever for the Huatong Chamber of Commerce; it's normal for them to have no interest. However, although Chairman Niu refused to participate in the exhibition, he is still willing to provide a batch of Simulation Spider Robots to cooperate with the council for the exercise," Yan Zhengping fabricated a reason to exclude the Huatong Chamber of Commerce.

"That's fine then. The original purpose of holding a special military product exhibition for them was for this exercise; as long as the robots are in place, it's good. Since they are unwilling to participate, we save ourselves the trouble," Baili Ji said.

"Exactly," Yan Zhengping echoed.

"Since we have the robots, when do you plan to start the exercise?" Baili Ji asked.

"Tomorrow afternoon," Yan Zhengping replied.

"Tomorrow afternoon? Isn't that too rushed?" Baili Ji asked.

"Not rushed. Time is pressing, we should act quickly," Yan Zhengping said.

"Alright then, what about the location?" Baili Ji asked.

"Yujing City. There's a large army of mutated cockroaches here, which we can eliminate," Yan Zhengping said.

"It seems you are very confident," Baili Ji said.

"When you see this scene, you will also be confident," Yan Zhengping said.

"Then that's settled. I will notify the other councilors. They are expected to arrive in Yujing around noon tomorrow. You should hurry with the preparations," Baili Ji said.

"Understood," Yan Zhengping replied.

Approaching noon the next day, the councilors collectively arrived in Yujing City by plane.

"Councilman Yan, in my opinion, this Huatong Chamber of Commerce is simply ungrateful. The council has elevated them so much, even specially organizing this military product promotion conference for them, yet they dare not participate?" Liu Feiying of the Military Political Department said.

"I think Councilor Liu misunderstood. The Huatong Chamber of Commerce has long stated that they do not do military business. The fact that they can make an exception to provide tens of thousands of robots for a swarm tactics combat exercise, I think, is already very good," Yan Zhengping said.

"Old Yan, you still say the Huatong Chamber of Commerce has nothing to do with you. If the Huatong Chamber of Commerce had nothing to do with you, how could they be so generous and lend you tens of thousands of Simulation Robots in one go? Tsk tsk tsk! Tens of thousands of robots, at least worth tens of millions of crystalss, right? To lend them just like that, they're truly wealthy!" Wu Shengrong of the Land Administration Department walked over and exclaimed.

"Councilman Yan, I seriously considered your proposal from yesterday and believe it is feasible," Chen Guanxuan of the Finance Department also walked over and said.

"Councilman Chen, you consider this matter yourself. I still stand by what I said: put aside prejudices and unite against external threats," Yan Zhengping said.

Chen Guanxuan nodded and said no more.

He only cared about money; he wasn't very keen on other matters. As for putting aside prejudices, he didn't take it to heart at all.

"Councilors, please be seated. The exercise is about to begin," Yan Zhengping said, standing in front of a large screen.

Upon hearing this, the councilors came to the table and sat down.

This was an outdoor military tent, and all the councilors were inside.

In the very center of the tent was a large long table made by joining several foldable small tables, with the councilors seated on both sides.

Baili Ji sat at the very front of the inner side.

"Everyone, please look. This is the old city area of Yujing City, located on the south bank of the Yangtze River. Due to the high humidity in this area, a considerably large number of mutated cockroaches have gradually gathered here," Yan Zhengping said, pointing at the large screen with a thin pointer.

"The green dots on the screen are our Simulation Robots, a total of 35,000 of them," Yan Zhengping said, pointing to the suburbs in a corner of the screen.

From the map, it could be seen that these robots were arranged in neat formations, remaining stationary as if awaiting orders.