Apocalypse Rebirth: 3000 million won at the beginning

Chapter 2104 The Commander's Fury! (Bonus Chapter)
The four walked on the main road back to the fourth outer city.

Chen Shanzhi remained silent, as did Chen Pojun.

Instead, Chen Kaishan and Zhang Ye chatted about what they had seen at the big camphor tree.

"Grandpa, we just arrived at the headquarters of the Big Camphor Tree today, and it's not even dark yet. Why don't we continue to explore?"

Zhang Ye had the same thought, but seeing the weariness in Chen Shanzhi's eyes, she remained silent.

Chen Pojun glared at Chen Kaishan, "What are you spinning for!"

Chen Kaishan pursed his lips, but did not argue back.

The group arrived at the fourth outer city gate, took out their points number cards, and the gatekeepers verified their eligibility to enter the fourth outer city by swiping the cards, and then let them pass.

After the four entered the fourth outer city...

Chen Shanzhi deliberately found a less crowded spot to stop and looked at Chen Pojun, saying:

"Po Jun, tell me, what did those people just say?"

Chen Pojun glanced at Zhang Ye, his expression somewhat hesitant.

“It’s alright, Xiao Zhang is one of us, go ahead and speak,” Chen Shanzhi said.

Zhang Ye was a little confused. She was also curious about what the man in sunglasses and the one-eyed man had talked about.

But she really couldn't hear.

What about breaching the walls? What about making plans early?
They were just snippets of conversation, and I couldn't hear them very clearly.

Moreover, it seems that Chen Pojun was sitting to the right of Teacher Chen, further away from that group of people.
"No, how could you hear that? I can't hear it at all."

Chen Shanzhi explained:

"I forgot to tell you, my nephew has exceptional hearing. Over the years, he has helped us avoid a lot of zombies thanks to his hearing."

"So that's how it is." Zhang Ye looked at Chen Pojun with great interest, wanting to know what he had heard.

The three of them turned to look at Chen Pojun.

After pondering for a moment, Chen Pojun said:

"I just heard the man in sunglasses say that the reason why the zombies have disappeared is because they have all gone to the ocean. Also, after a while, probably a few months, sea fog will come."

The sea fog has now spread from the Pacific Ocean and will eventually sweep across the globe.

Zombies that previously fled to the ocean will become stronger and will return to shore after several months.

"So the man in sunglasses was worried that with so many people gathered at the headquarters, it was very likely to be attacked by a large number of mutated zombies, especially given the sea fog."
He believed that the headquarters base might not be able to hold out, and even if it could, he thought that without the support of the other bases, the headquarters base would not be able to meet the food needs of the entire population.

They might go hungry then, so they stockpiled food in advance.

hiss--

This news stunned both Chen Shanzhi and Zhang Ye.

I had just arrived at the headquarters in Dazhangshu today when I turned around and heard this shocking news.

Chen Shanzhi and his group praised the headquarters base in Dazhangshu after their visit today.

They unanimously agreed that this was the most suitable place for them in the end times.

However, it seems now...
They may have to go homeless again.

How to do?
Zhang Ye felt a little flustered, and she looked at Chen Shanzhi and asked:
"Teacher Chen, what should we do now? We just got in, it's probably too late to run out now, isn't it?"

Chen Shanzhi waved his hand and said:

"Don't panic, don't rush."

He frowned in thought and sat down on a bench nearby.

At this moment, the sun is setting in the west, and the distant sky is dyed golden.

The lush trees nearby create a sense of tranquility.

But at this moment, the four of them had different feelings.

So much has happened in the last two days that it caught them off guard.

About ten minutes later.

Chen Shanzhi's brow relaxed, as if he had made up his mind, and he said to the three of them:

"Let's pretend we never heard about this."

"Huh?" Chen Kaishan asked, looking completely bewildered.
"But, Grandpa, didn't those people say there would be a sea fog disaster and many mutated zombies coming ashore?"

"With so many people here at the headquarters, we'll definitely become targets for the zombie horde, and those zombies will definitely attack the headquarters."

"Why don't we run? While we still have time."

Chen Shanzhi glanced at him and said softly:
"madness!"

"Based on the information we have so far, even if what those people said is true, they are still fools."

"The Great Camphor Tree has been established for almost nine years. Haven't there been enough natural disasters in those nine years? Didn't the manual we received say that the Great Camphor Tree headquarters base has never been breached by zombies!"

"Moreover, given this level of natural disaster, the difficulties we face outside might not be any less than if we stayed at headquarters."

“But,” Zhang Ye couldn’t help but say, “the more people there are, the more zombies we’ll attract. If we run away and find a sparsely populated place, at least we won’t have to face so many zombies.”

"What about the grain?" Chen Shanzhi asked in a deep voice.
"Are we still going to live like before, eating snakes, rats, insects, tree bark, and tree roots to survive?"

"Moreover, the higher-ups at Dazhangshu definitely have much more information than we do. They have a more comprehensive view, so they will certainly take many preparatory measures."

"Didn't you notice how many electric cars there are here at the headquarters? There are also some novel gadgets. This shows that the power application in the camphor tree is extremely advanced, and there are some technologies that I have never seen before the apocalypse."

"The power of the Great Camphor Tree faction is far greater than what we can see on the surface!"

"It would be foolish for us to run now!"

Chen Kaishan then asked:

"Should we stockpile food? And should we report this to our superiors?"

After a moment of silence, Chen Shanzhi said:

"Food can be stockpiled, but not too much; a month's supply is enough."

"When we landed today, I did a quick estimate of the number of greenhouses here. The food here is more than enough to feed the current population of the headquarters base!"

"Besides, we are researchers, so they should take care of us."

As for not reporting it to higher authorities...

Chen Shanzhi looked at the setting sun and said:
"It's better to avoid trouble. Besides, I also want to see how the higher-ups at Dazhangshu will handle this matter."

"We just arrived today, and although it was a coincidence that we heard this news, there are probably quite a few people who already know about it."

"With so many people aware of this news, it will likely trigger a run on food supplies. The large influx of residents to buy food could put pressure on the headquarters' food supply system!"

"It could even lead to the collapse of the food system."

"Let's pretend we didn't hear this news and act like we don't know anything about it."

Chen Pojun nodded in agreement:
"Yes, we're new here, so it's best to be careful. There are so many people at headquarters, there must be some undercurrents. Reporting it would be too conspicuous; it's safer to keep a low profile."

“That’s what I mean.” Chen Shanzhi stood up from the bench.

"Let's go back to the dorm. We're starting work tomorrow, so let's get a good night's rest tonight."

The second outer city of Dazhangshu.

Administrative building.

A small reception room next to the city lord's office.

Bai Jie and He Bing from the Ministry of Science and Technology, along with Ma Di, the director of the Zombie Research Institute, and Song Zhihong, the director of the Natural Disaster Research Institute.

Second Uncle, Eldest Uncle, Director of the Supervision Department Li Hang, Director of the Interrogation Department Zhao Dapao, Song Min, He Chao and other high-ranking officials all gathered here.

Li Yu sat in the main seat, his face ashen.

"Has the matter been clarified?" Zhao Dapao stood up and asked.
"It has been determined that it was Huang Guangbiao, a level-three researcher at the Natural Disaster Research Institute. After interrogation, it was found that he leaked information about the sea fog natural disaster and the zombie mutation."

He leaked the news four days ago when he met with his cousin in Buffer City.

"Then his cousin, Huang Guangqi, is now a Level 3 personnel member and a member of the militia brigade."

"Huang Guangqi has leaked the information on a small scale within the militia brigade. It is estimated that at least 100 people know about it."

"Even more!"

“After all, the people in the militia brigade also have families, and they may spread the virus exponentially.”

"It hasn't fully erupted yet today. I estimate that in a few days, after these days of accumulation, it will probably be known to everyone."

Li Yu sighed and looked at his second uncle, asking:
"How much has the purchase volume of basic food supplies increased in the past three days?"

My second uncle replied:
"Compared to three days ago, it has increased by 10%."

After a brief pause, my second uncle continued:
"This also includes the factor of increased population, which shows that the news has not yet spread widely. If it had spread widely, the increase in food prices would definitely be more than this."

"However, just as Da Pao said, if it is not contained in a few days, it may spread completely."

"The question now is, should this news be suppressed, or should it be released openly and transparently?"

"Also, I contacted the oil city, but there hasn't been much of a response from them yet."

"However, the scavengers at the headquarters base may scavenge in the same places as the scavengers in the oil city, and news from the headquarters may also spread through them."

Li Yu sat in his seat without saying a word.

The atmosphere in the venue dropped to midnight.

Song Zhihong, in particular, from the Institute of Natural Disaster Research, was extremely uneasy, feeling as if he were sitting on pins and needles, as if he had thorns in his back.

Only a small number of people know about the sea fog disaster, the large-scale mutation of zombies, and the fact that zombies will land on land in a few months.

They also issued a gag order.

Unexpectedly, the information was leaked from his research institute.

He is undoubtedly to blame.

ten minutes.

The meeting room remained silent for a full ten minutes.

Silence fell.

ten minutes later.

Li Yu looked at his second uncle and said:

"It's better to guide than to block; you can't hide fire with paper."

"Instead of letting them circulate it among the people, which could lead to even more versions and cause widespread panic, we should let them know."

"It would be better to expose this matter before it even breaks out."

Upon hearing this, the eldest uncle advised:

"But if that happens, many people will definitely hoard food, and some may even consider leaving the base. Can we withstand such an impact?"

Li Yu firmly stated:
"Hoarding food? Issue a purchase limit order, limiting each person to 20 cornbreads per day. 20 cornbreads are enough to feed even people who go out to scavenge for a week."

If anyone is found to be maliciously purchasing tortillas from others, they will be immediately labeled and will receive the lowest score in future performance reviews, preventing any future upgrades.

"second."

"We need to get all the branch bases ready for their grain quotas. We estimate that once the quotas are announced on the radio, it will trigger a surge in grain purchases."

"third."

"We will announce this publicly over the radio: our current grain production and reserves in Dazhangshu are as follows! If appropriate, we can also provide some data to show them that our grain reserves are extremely abundant! There is absolutely no shortage of grain!"

"fourth."

"We'll launch a special segment on the radio to provide residents with updates on the spread of the sea fog disaster. Since we're going to make it public, let's make sure they know everything clearly."

"fifth."

"Since some people want to run before the sea fog arrives, let them run. Issue a notice that all scavenging teams must return to base when the sea fog arrives."

Teams that fail to return to base by the deadline will be removed from the Big Camphor Tree system and will never be allowed to enter any of Big Camphor Tree's branch bases again!

Li Yu had a clear mind and quickly made a series of arrangements.

After he finished speaking, his second uncle also agreed with his plan.

Following Li Yu's method, although there will be a surge in grain purchases in the short term, it will not last long.

After all, for the survivors at the bottom, although natural disasters are coming, there are also massive numbers of mutated zombies.

It might cause panic, but it's unlikely to lead to a large-scale internal conflict.

Natural disasters and zombies—who hasn't encountered them these days?

At this time, the official announcement of this news in Dazhangshu may have initially caused panic, but after seeing the stable food supply in Dazhangshu and the continuous reports on the spread of the sea fog, the situation improved.

The residents will gradually get used to it, and feel that the big camphor tree has firmly controlled the situation and that everything is under their control.

This will give them even more confidence in the big camphor tree.

"What about the people involved in the leak?" my second uncle asked.

Li Yu looked up at Song Zhihong and said:

"Song Zhihong, the leak of the information was spread by your Natural Disaster Research Institute, which shows that your management is inadequate!"
Effective immediately, your position as Director of the Natural Disaster Research Institute is hereby revoked, and you are demoted to Vice Director. Furthermore, Gao Le, the former Vice Director, is promoted to the new Director of the Natural Disaster Research Institute!

Song Zhihong smiled bitterly, speechless.

Faced with the current punishment, he has no choice but to accept it.

It's because the leak happened to his subordinates.

Moreover, he indeed failed in his management duties.

If he had been stricter with his subordinates and had issued more warnings, perhaps Huang Guangbiao wouldn't have leaked the information.

Following that, Li Yu continued:
"Huang Guangbiao, a third-level scientific researcher, and Huang Guangqi, a third-level member of the militia brigade, who were involved in spreading the information, are downgraded to sixth-level personnel effective immediately! All their benefits and welfare are hereby revoked!"

"In addition, Huang Guangbiao's family members have also been downgraded to level six and moved out of the outer city!"

"From now on, these two individuals and their immediate family members will never be employed by any official system department, such as the administrative management system or military department, in Dazhangshu."

Everyone present trembled upon hearing this.

Li Yu's punishment was more painful than killing these people.

This means that Huang Guangbiao and his cousin Huang Guangqi were demoted from level three to the lowest level six.

And from then on, climbing higher became as difficult as ascending to heaven.

From now on, I'll just have to stay at the bottom forever.

Along with them, their relatives also suffered, and they lost all chance to climb the social ladder.

It affects the fish in the pond.

If their relatives found out, they'd probably want to kill them with knives.

Li Yu continued in a sharp tone:
"The punishment of these two individuals will be publicized in the internal system so that everyone can learn from this!"

The second uncle wrote down the orders Li Yu gave, saying, "Yes, sir, I've written them all down."

"Arrange it as soon as possible." Li Yu got up and left.

He was extremely angry about the leak of information.

Therefore, he made the decision on how to handle the matter without consulting anyone.

(End of this chapter)