Longmen Memoirs

The meeting and the preparation of supplies lasted on and off for nearly a week, to ensure that the camp was fully prepared so far, because once they left the camp and headed south, it would take more than half a year, or even longer, for them to come back.

The contacts along the way, the dangers that may be encountered, and the handling of emergencies, it is difficult to say that they can be avoided even if they are fully prepared.

For the soldiers in the camp, going south is a test. It is also a test for Tallulah herself and the captains of each team. However, the room for mistakes is too small. Once a mistake occurs at a certain time, what will they do? Making a wrong judgment may cost more than just their personal lives.

But compared to when they started heading south with ordinary infected people, now they at least have less worries. And if this trip fails to achieve the desired results, at least they can return to a place where they can rest temporarily. point.

There is no need to be like a duckweed, resigned to fate and go with the flow like in the past.

Chen Mo was also a member of the meeting going south. He did not express much opinion because he would not go south with Tallulah and the others. Although it was a pity, so far he was the most suitable person to stay, and in his plan Li also has no intention to act with Tallulah. Even if he goes south, considering the coordination between the teams, he is most likely to act with Frost Star, and it is even more likely that he will become the leader of the Western Front. main person in charge.

Although we say we are going south, we actually cannot reach the urban agglomeration where the Holy Castle is located. We first move south from the vast frozen plains in north-central Ursus, closer to Kazdel in the central-eastern part of the mainland and the city in the southwest of Ursus. Close to it, Chernobog is still a certain distance away from the cruising range of St. Castle and its surrounding large and small satellite city clusters.

If all goes well, we will be able to officially connect with the urban infected in Chernobog in the spring of 1095. Almost three years after Tallulah and Froststar talked about Chernobog, there is finally something real hope. Visible signs.

"how is the situation?"

"The power generation equipment loop is operating normally. We dismantled the remaining telephones and used these materials and components to barely keep the remaining equipment operating at a relatively stable peak value. However, these few power generation equipment alone cannot supply the entire facility. electricity."

"Thank you for your hard work."

"Don't say that." Gelman shook his head and replied. He took off his work gloves: "If you want to restore this facility to its original operation, it will be difficult. Sir, we do not have the corresponding capabilities in a short time, and we lack many Building materials used for repairs.”

"There's no rush yet."

"During this period, I see that the soldiers and the infected captains are very busy. I heard them talking about it. Miss Leader is going to take the soldiers south to the urban agglomeration of Ursus?"

Old Sakaz looked at Chen Mo and asked. In the engineering workshop outside the power distribution room, mechanical materials and tools were placed everywhere. The infected engineers in the camp were busy, and the location for repairing and maintaining weapons and vehicles was also here.

There is a heavy smell of machine oil, and the Origin Stone industrial products reflect a translucent color under the light.

"They are indeed leaving, within the next few days." Chen Mo did not hide anything: "The current situation is that it may take more than half a year at the latest for them to come back after leaving. When the soldiers leave, the basic electricity in the camp can be guaranteed Normal life is enough, maybe we can spend some more time cleaning up the substructure and other places, there is no need to be too hasty, we can take our time little by little."

"That makes me feel a little relieved. To be honest, I also feel that I am getting old. I am starting to feel a little powerless and cannot compare with those capable young men. Looking at them reminds me of my youth. Alas, I have missed so much."

"I don't think so. With your age, you are not considered old among Sakaz, Lao Gai. Besides, if you are gone in the camp now, I won't be able to find an engineering expert who can really come in handy."

Gell-Mann smiled, picked up his pipe and filled it with tobacco.

"How are your machinist apprentices doing lately?" Chen Mo asked again, sitting down on the machine next to him.

"It's okay. There are a few kids who can barely see past it. If there are suitable conditions, they may not be able to achieve success in this area."

"So... the conditions in the camp are still too crude. I think maybe we can organize a group of people to be sent to Kazdale for training. What do you think?"

“When are you going to screen people?”

"In just one or two months, there won't be too many people. I can reserve a few places for you. You can think about who is suitable. You don't have to worry about Kazdale. They will make arrangements."

"Then I have to think about it."

"There's no rush, it still takes a long time." Chen Mo shook his head and replied: "Speaking of which, how is the indoor farm that Valanto is responsible for now?"

"You mentioned this, well, I'm not too sure. They come here from time to time and borrow equipment in a hurry. If you want to know the specific situation, you should ask him."

"I'm planning to do that."

April 12

9:25 a.m./Weather: Cloudy

The wind was a bit strong, and when the cold and humid air from the north blew on people's faces, they felt a little stinging.

Tallulah left.

Chen Mo watched his silver-haired girl Drac put on a thick cloak. She finally stopped wearing the black military uniform and walked with the soldiers to the frozen soil outside the black wall. Under the gloomy sky, the atmosphere in the camp could not be described as lively. , it seems that even people's emotions have been infected by the gloomy sky, dyed with a thick layer of haze.

There was a hug before parting, and Tallulah leaned into Chen Mo's ear and said something. She turned and left, saying goodbye to Alina and waving in the direction of the team.

Sasha left with them. In Frost Star's team, the same original crossbowman team was now in Kahn's hands. With Aurora here, there was no need to worry too much about the staffing.

Ino stayed. The night before departure, he and Sasha stayed in the same room. The two boys talked a lot about the past that night. Ino still carried Juque on his back, and his frail body was now getting stronger. I woke up and stopped coughing a lot in the middle of the night.

Alina and Chen Mo both felt that it was too early for Yinuo. The child's character still needed to be watched before his mind was completely mature and independent. It was useless to just talk to him. Chen Mo thought that maybe he could be allowed to go. Kazdale, but he was still a little worried about whether Ino would be able to adapt to a foreign country far away from everything he was familiar with.

"They're gone."

Alina looked at the direction of the team's retreat. She looked until they finally disappeared at the end of the field of vision. The cold wind in the morning blew Elafia's white hair. She held her hands in front of her and looked at her. Here is the silhouette that finally disappears at the end of the wilderness.

"Are you worried?"

"Yes." Alina looked at Chen Mo, nodded, and shook her head slightly: "But I believe Tallulah, if it is her, will be able to return safely."

"Really?" Chen Mo didn't answer.

"Did Tallulah say anything to you when she left, Chen?"

"Well...she said she had a surprise for me."

"surprise?"

Alina turned her head and saw Chen Mo smiling and staring in the direction the team was leaving.

"I don't know what it is." Chen Mo replied.

Not long after, Chen Mo learned about Tallulah's so-called surprise. It was night, when Chen Mo opened the desk drawer, the diary he originally placed in it was missing.

Only a brief note was left, which was written in Longmen language - [Wait for me to come back. 】

Chen Mo suddenly remembered Tallulah's expression when she said those words. Drake had a faint smile and a little cunning hidden in his eyes.

She got it.

Chen Mo closed the drawer, picked up the pen and unfolded the letter.

[Seeing the word "like meeting", Hui Jie:

...]

He just hurriedly wrote the beginning of the letter. The pen tip paused and Chen Mo put down the pen.

He leaned on his seat, raised his head and stared at the light above his head until the light gradually dispersed in his field of vision. He held the note left by Tallulah between his hanging fingers.

I felt surprisingly calm and my mind went blank.

He slowly closed his eyes.

Time has quieted down, and no one knows what he is thinking now.

Chapter 1 To the leader of the integration movement, Tallulah Atrias

"How's the output?"

"The grain seeds that were just planted have germinated. It seems that the harvest in this area will be more than that in the frozen soil. However, the seeds in one control experimental area failed to germinate. Everyone is still looking for the reason. There are still several areas with very low yields. .”

"Don't be in a hurry, take your time. After all, this is a hydroponic farm in the city. Everyone is not familiar with it yet. The fields outside will continue to be cultivated. Don't rush indoors. By the way, I hope you can try to grow other crops and vegetables. , fruits and the like, there are these seeds in the camp, separate an area, the climate and soil quality of the frozen soil are not good, it is difficult for these crops to survive, but the camp cannot only absorb one kind of nutrients."

"We can try."

"Don't be too embarrassed."

"Oh, I know."

"In a few days, I plan to take people to distant gathering places and farms to exchange for some livestock cubs. The experimental site on the lower floor can be opened into an indoor livestock farm. There is probably no problem in supplying a small amount of meat, but ventilation must be paid attention to. I think the excrement of those livestock can be collected and piled into fertilizer. The infected people in the camp will be familiar with this. I have to find something for everyone to do. After today’s winter is over, everyone’s life will be much easier next year.”

“Are you worrying too much? It feels like you know everything, even composting.

"I don't understand this. There are many things in the camp that people are more familiar with than me. They will decide exactly what to do and what to do when the time comes."

"I listen to you."

"Is there anything that needs to be brought to the farm experimental area that can be brought up now?"

"If possible, we hope you can bring back some other seeds, preferably germinated seeds. The farm tools outside are not used here. I asked the teacher to build a thermostat, but I don't know if it can be used now. "

"I just came over there and I didn't see the thermostat you mentioned."

"That may be because you are too busy during this period. I heard that you are preparing to open up other areas. The engineering team will be busy during this period."

“But you also need to be more attentive here.”

"Didn't you just say you weren't in a hurry?"

"I said I'm not in a hurry, but when I'm in a hurry, you have to be in a hurry, Valanto."

"Ugh……"

"Don't sigh and work hard. When you return to Kazdaele, I will personally write a letter of thanks to His Highness for you."

"You must keep your word."

"I guarantee it in my name."

"Then...then, what I want to ask is...I heard from the teacher that you are not who they say you are. I mean...between the night watchman and His Highness, it seems like what everyone said."

"What do you think?"

"I...well, I don't know who to believe now. I always feel that since I came to Ursus, I have become even more confused about what happened in Kazdaele."

"But it's not important, isn't it? You are an engineer, Valanto, an excellent engineer and student, so do what engineers and students should do, and that's enough."

Later, Tallulah would always think of a story Chen Mo told herself.

He has always had many stories, just like the theories in his words, which seem to come out of the blue and make people unable to find their source.

The story is about a poor and backward country that was invaded. Regarding food issues, conflicts broke out between the garrison who went to the front line and the local people who were suffering from famine.

The army must forcibly collect food rations from the people. Without this food, the people will starve to death. The army chief said that if a frontline soldier or a civilian chooses to starve to death, if the soldier starves to death, they will subjugate the country and become slaves. But if the people starve to death, the country still belongs to them.

Of course, this statement is slightly absurd, but it is not unreasonable.

So did the military get it right?

But the people would not see it that way. You cannot expect people to be very conscious in that era. They may think that they may still be alive even if the country is destroyed, but without food, they will definitely die.

They may clash with the army, flee with food, or die under the sword of the army.

So what did they do wrong?

Whether to subdue the country or save the country, to survive or to die, of course the best outcome is that the people are willing to provide food and the army can defeat the invasion, but this is only possible. It is also possible that the army is defeated on the front line, but the people in the rear are still starving to death.

The country and the army that have reached this point will perish sooner or later.

After all, the story is just a story, and many parts cannot withstand scrutiny, but the truth is still the same. Whether it is the army or the people, they did nothing wrong, but neither the army nor the people can be called correct.

So in many things, there is actually no difference between right and wrong, only pros and cons, whether the pros outweigh the cons or the cons outweigh the pros.

Tallulah would always think of this story.

She felt that this story was wrong. She felt that it shouldn't be like this. They should have a better way to solve the problem. They should choose to subjugate the people or choose the army to sacrifice the people. These should not be the case.

But she couldn't refute it.

Because Tallulah actually knew in her heart that when they stood in a certain position, they needed to consider more than just right and wrong.

If something is wrong but can keep more infected people alive, save the lives of more infected people and improve their lives, then why not do it?

There are also situations where it is correct and also benefits the infected person, but you cannot just rely on it and take chances.

The answer is always simple.

Putting aside right and wrong, one should be in his position and pursue his political goals. This is what a qualified leader should and must consider. In political changes and struggles, there is never a place for right or wrong. Right and wrong are just A high-sounding excuse and tool for whitewashing.

There are many things that have been irreversible since Tallulah decided to become the leader of the infected and lead them to fight against Ursus. There are many choices that have become out of control from that moment on.

Whether she likes it or not, the infected will push her forward, and the realization of her ideals will also push her forward, forcing her to make a choice, and this is an inevitable responsibility as a leader.

The price is heavy.

Later, Tallulah understood this truth more and more, and she also understood more and more that perhaps Chen Mo had already considered this a long time ago. He could have done more, but he did nothing and just watched what he knew would happen still happen. .

So how disappointed and powerless he would be at that time, but he had to let it go because of Tallulah's ideals and reality.

A leader can be called a good person, a good person, or even a saint, and can be whatever they want her to be in the eyes of others, but she cannot really be a good person, a good person, or even a saint.

Weigh the pros and cons, seek advantages and avoid disadvantages.

This is the obligation that a leader must bear. Bearing the reputation of being a bad person in the eyes of enemies and others, and the infamy in his mouth, this is the inevitable outcome that a leader must experience.

If enemies and others begin to praise the leader of the infected for how kind, kind, and admirable it is, then it must be because the leader of the infected has done something extremely stupid. But on the other hand, if the enemies and others hate and slander her evil Okay, that's probably because of the damage she did to them.

Of course she has to do evil. For the lives of the infected and for their ideals, of course she has to become a villain.