As Guo Pinming was delivering his impassioned speech, Shen Feng suddenly spoke up, "No need for everyone to argue. We need to prepare for both eventualities. I will lead a team to contaminate the main water sources within the city. Meanwhile, the Vice President will arrange for people to collect boats. We will only abandon the base as a last resort. If we can't hold it, we'll go downstream to the Three Gorges!"
The Self-Aid Association had dedicated personnel who listened to and recorded broadcast content daily, as this was their most crucial source of information from the outside world. Currently, the broadcasts were detailing the progress of city recaptures. However, a careful observer would notice that the cities being recaptured recently were all coastal cities, with very few inland cities being mentioned.
Shen Feng then looked at Guo Pinming and said, "Please sit down. I'll talk to you privately later."
Guo Pinming replied, "Yes, President!" He quickly sat down without any hesitation. He knew that the decision-makers were always the President and Vice President. Since the President had expressed a desire to speak with him privately, he needed to prepare his responses carefully.
Shen Feng surveyed the conference room and said solemnly, "Everyone, I am not from Luzhou, but I believe this is not the time to discuss household registration. I have deep feelings for Luzhou, and I also wish to recapture it smoothly. However, the times are difficult, and we must proceed cautiously. I will adopt the method of using bacteria to kill zombies, but we must also leave ourselves a fallback. We will collect a large number of boats, and if we detect danger, we will evacuate quickly. Are there any questions?"
"No questions!" everyone in attendance replied loudly. In reality, Shen Feng's choice was the best possible one. While attacking, they also needed to maintain an appropriate retreat route. If the situation turned unfavorable, they would evacuate swiftly and without delay.
After the meeting, Shen Feng and Chang Jianyi called Guo Pinming to the office for a discussion.
Shen Feng sat behind the desk, with Chang Jianyi beside him. Guo Pinming was seated opposite the desk, a position that clearly indicated an interrogation rather than a discussion. Guo Pinming couldn't help but feel a bit nervous, unsure if his suggestions would still be approved.
"Don't be nervous. I'm just asking casually. Please answer based on what you know," Shen Feng said with a smile.
Guo Pinming quickly replied loudly, "Yes, President!"
Guo Pinming, as a veteran soldier, was very disciplined in his actions. Even amidst a group of amateur soldiers, he appeared very formal.
Shen Feng said helplessly, "There's no need for such a formal conversation. The Self-Aid Association isn't an official organization anyway. I just want to ask, why do you believe we can get support? The nation's focus is currently on the coastal cities, the eastern region. We are in the west, so how can we expect support?"
Guo Pinming replied, "Support isn't just about military reinforcement; there are other forms of support. For example, after we contact the army, we can request weapon support. If we could obtain weapons like anti-tank missiles or a large number of firearms, the combat teams would be more effective in battle."
Guo Pinming, having been a soldier in the modern army, was accustomed to using firearms. Now, he could only fight with cold weapons, which he found very uncomfortable. He hoped that Shen Feng could contact the outside world, and it would be wonderful if they could receive weapon support.
Chang Jianyi leaned closer to Shen Feng and whispered, "If we could truly obtain weapons of high destructive power, it might indeed turn the tide of the battle."
Shen Feng knew that receiving support would change the situation, but he was somewhat skeptical. "If we request support, will we really get it? Is it that simple?"
Guo Pinming quickly said, "I can't guarantee that we will receive support, but if we don't ask, there won't be any support at all. Why not give it a try? Moreover, I believe we have already been noticed by the army. In the battles a few days ago, many corpses were washed downstream by the Yangtze River. Such actions would surely have attracted satellite observation. Therefore, as long as we proactively contact them, they will respond."
Hearing this, Shen Feng nodded. He then found a map on his desk and began searching. Suddenly, he noticed a signal tower about two kilometers upstream from the dam. If they could recapture the signal tower and restore power, they might actually be able to contact the higher authorities directly, instead of just listening to the radio every day.
"I just don't know if the signal tower can be used normally," Shen Feng muttered softly.
Chang Jianyi thought for a moment and said, "It's only been a little over a month since it was last used, so it shouldn't be broken. Even if it is broken, didn't we save many teachers from Luzhou University? We can have those teachers repair it."
Upon hearing his senior's analysis, Shen Feng immediately nodded. "In that case, we'll go and recapture the signal tower tomorrow and try to contact the higher-ups. Even if it doesn't work, I can at least call home to let them know I'm safe."
Then, Chang Jianyi took out a green test tube from her person and handed it to Guo Pinming. "This is a reward for your hard work in battle today. Drink it when you get back. You'll probably wake up about six hours later, and then you'll become an ability user!"
Guo Pinming took the test tube and quickly said, "I will definitely work hard to kill zombies from now on and will not fail the expectations of both Presidents."
Shen Feng saw the green test tube and said nothing. But after Guo Pinming left, he asked, "Senior, why was the color of the serum different just now? Could it have gone bad?"
Chang Jianyi smiled and took out another green test tube from her person. "This serum was made by extracting viruses from the brains of commander-type zombies. The process is the same, but the color is different. I'm not sure if it has any special effects, so I'll let someone else try it to see if it's good or bad. I still have one left anyway."
"You're so wicked, but I like it!" Shen Feng knew that testing medicine on others was unethical, but it was the only way to ascertain the effects of the unknown serum. Besides, it was a serum they had produced together, so there wouldn't be any particularly dangerous consequences.
After Guo Pinming left, only Shen Feng and Chang Jianyi remained in the office. Under the lamplight, Chang Jianyi looked even more beautiful. Shen Feng couldn't help but embrace his senior and say, "Senior, I'm a bit tired. Let's go back to the bedroom to sleep."
Chang Jianyi knew exactly what Shen Feng was thinking, and her face immediately turned red. "Then carry me back."
Shen Feng excitedly gave her a princess carry and took his senior back to the bedroom, ready to work towards the next generation.
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The day after the meeting, Shen Feng led thirty evolved individuals on the "Grief and Indignation Operation." It wasn't because everyone was particularly sad or angry, but rather because they couldn't find a more suitable word to describe the operation. This was because each of the thirty individuals carried woven bamboo baskets on their backs, filled with bags of "Jinkela" (a type of fertilizer), produced from the human digestive system, which would now become Shen Feng's weapon against the zombies.
Before departing, Shen Feng had already consulted the map to identify various water sources within the city, such as park ponds, water in water parks, and even fountains on major city roads. Any place that could serve as a water source for zombies was a target for their group. At this moment, Shen Feng finally understood what a biological weapon was; he was carrying one on his back.
Yang Chang had already plugged his nose and said in a muffled voice, "President, let's hurry up and depart. The sooner we finish, the sooner we can return. I want to bathe in the Yangtze River for an hour!"
The others also nodded in agreement. It wasn't that they were squeamish, but they were genuinely uncomfortable! If it weren't for the mission to eliminate the zombies, they wouldn't have wanted to do this. However, for the sake of the greater good, they could only proceed with grief and indignation, hoping that this simple bacterial attack would be effective.
As they walked, Shen Feng explained, "In ancient times, people used human waste to defend cities, and it was said to be very effective. When boiled and thrown down, those who were scalded would contract various bacterial infections. So, this 'golden juice' actually has its uses. In ancient times, to make it difficult for the enemy to replenish their water supply, they would throw this stuff into the wells!"
Yang Chang couldn't stand it anymore and said, "President, please stop talking. We all believe this stuff is effective, just please stop discussing it. I can barely look at the idiom 'as solid as gold' anymore."
Shen Feng smiled helplessly. All of them were evolved individuals, and their senses had become exceptionally sharp. At this moment, everyone could smell the stench from the baskets. The more he explained, the more they found the weapons on their backs disgusting. It was better not to mention it; if they pretended not to know, they could endure it a bit longer. The more he talked, the more uncomfortable they became.
The water treatment plant had lost power, so it could no longer supply water. Consequently, the city's inhabitants were in dire need of water, and so were the zombies. When zombies were short of water, they would drink from any water source they found, regardless of its cleanliness, as they didn't even know what the water source was.
Upon arriving at a park, Shen Feng signaled Yang Chang to begin. Yang Chang had no choice but to grab a plastic bag and throw it forcefully into the pond. The plastic bag instantly burst upon hitting the water, and the dark brown filth immediately entered the pond. Yang Chang felt that the pond was quite large, so he threw another bag of waste.
Shen Feng led his team through the city like this. They ignored the zombies, focusing solely on contaminating the water sources. After polluting one water source with fertilizer packs, they immediately moved on to pollute the next. In short, any water source that zombies drank from in large quantities was their target.
The people at the base had no such worries, as they lived by the Yangtze River. The cold wind carrying moisture blew every day. Although it was a bit cold, they at least had no shortage of water. Moreover, everyone had electricity, and the water they drank was boiled, which greatly reduced the risk of bacterial infection. The habit of drinking boiled water had long been established, so they naturally had no concerns about their water supply.
As Shen Feng added to the zombies' water sources, he began to ponder. Even if zombies possessed a certain level of command ability, their knowledge base was inferior to that of ancient people. Therefore, zombies could not threaten human survival. Could other cities also be recaptured using similar methods?
Shen Feng dared not throw corpses into the water sources. If it caused an epidemic, their own base might be affected. Therefore, throwing feces was the best option, as it would most likely cause dysentery. As long as it could cause zombies to die from dehydration, it would be enough. Zombies that dehydrated would not receive treatment, so these creatures were likely to die from dehydration. Even if they miraculously survived, these zombies would lose their combat effectiveness and could be easily dealt with.
As they advanced through the city, Shen Feng carefully observed the zombies, especially their pants. He often noticed that the zombies' buttocks were bulging with a large mass. He assumed it was most likely their excrement. Since zombies did not pull down their pants, the waste would accumulate in their pants, eventually forming a large clump.
At this moment, Shen Feng couldn't help but marvel at Yu Renshu's ruthlessness in devising such an unconventional method of combat. However, given the zombies' inherently low intelligence, they could be exploited. Shen Feng eagerly anticipated seeing zombies dehydrate, thinking it might be quite amusing.
The group moved throughout the city, polluting all visible water sources. Shen Feng decided to continue this practice daily. After all, the amount carried by his thirty-plus people was not substantial, and the effect might be insufficient. Therefore, they had to continue the deployment consistently to achieve their goal as soon as possible.
Shen Feng also wondered if commander-type zombies, upon accidentally drinking the contaminated water, would die from dehydration. After all, commander-type zombies had little combat ability, meaning their physical condition was not good. If they were infected by bacteria, they might also be harmed.
"Don't blame my brother for using cruel methods; it's just that zombies are difficult to deal with," Shen Feng sighed inwardly. If he could kill zombies normally, who would resort to such low-class tactics? It was simply that life was difficult, and he had to use cunning tricks.
Most importantly, Shen Feng realized that there was nothing wrong with using cunning tricks. As long as they won in the end, it didn't matter if it was despicable or not.