In this apocalypse, resources are being fought to determine the worthiest party. While metal, polymer, and fibers are plenty, the more precious one like Rare Earth Minerals and Plant's resin is something impossible unless they're as dominant as Xicheng Base.
And that's why smaller bases considered planting or searching for those grown in nature, especially for Seedling's fruit and Delta-C Resin.
The Cerulean Ambrite Lentiscus, or commonly known as Cerulean Resin Plant, is where the Delta-C Resin came from. It took close to three months to grow into an adult plant, and saps can be harvested regularly daily.
They closely resemble a mixture of polyamide, resin, epoxy, and polylactic acid.
This gave the survivors a perfectly safe substance to be used on the Material Printing Station. Because of its powerful fracture strength once cured, using this substance to create the weapon and defensive parts is highly recommended.
Notable mention made from partially to entirely resin-based is the barricade deployment pillar, furniture, and Delta Composite Armor.
This substance also comes with an impact dispersion body, which is known as composite material back in Zhang Qin Feng's modern warfare technology.
If a sample of this indefinite, natural resources went into the modern world, try to imagine the havoc it might cause. The researchers might try to kill themselves using tofu because of nature's unequal treatment.
Before death, they'll complain as they pointed at the skies and said, "why would you create this natural composite substance after mankind barely research deep enough in this material?"
Their explanation about this Delta-C Resin and its usage convinced Zhang Qin Feng to approves their request. Furthermore, assigning 200 residents over to this project will not cause any departments to be lack of manpower.
But to start, Zhang Qin Feng will have to decide on a location for them to start the project.
Around their Shangqing Shangqing District, there's no arable land fit for this project. Thus, their only choice is to start this project outside of the 15th Zone.
Of course, the residents already explored the surrounding 13th and 15th Zone to search for a perfect location. Because the two zones have been combed by the soldiers multiple times, it is safe enough for the residents to explore without worry.
Dan Mi shared map data through the hologram device again. Only this time, the image is focused on the 13th Zone.
About half of 13th Zone is covered with parks, because of its status as the Changyang National Park and Changyang Botanical Garden during pre-apocalypse. And by using some chemical substance to check the soil's compatibility and contamination level, the results came out as suitable for plantation.
But before they did, the land must be prepared and enriched while the soil is being prepared for seeding. To make it happen, Dan Mi brought up the request for materials like Phosphorus, Potassium, Magnesium, Sulfur, Manganese, Molybdenum, Zinc, and Silicon. A small amount of cobalt is also requested to strengthen its fertilizing process.
Based on the size of the 13th Zone, the Changyang National Park alone covers 240-acres, while the Changyang Botanical Garden takes around 220-acres. Along with space about 1,540-acres for buildings. That's about the entire 13th Zone of 2,000 acres.
Zhang Qin Feng approved the project, but only allowed them to start with 10-acres worth of land, which is more than enough for them to fit 4,000 Cerulean Resin Plants.
Only when their number is doubled may the Agriculture project proceed with the 2nd 10-acres farmland. Although his decision might cause dissatisfaction from his people, Zhang Qin Feng prefers stability over volume.
Other than that, there's not much concern required on their division in the Stein Tech Research Department. And with both unions matter is addressed, the Military Department's reports followed.
Except for reporting about the successful mission to obliterate the Assimilating Carrier, there's nothing significant to be addressed in this meeting.
With the second batch of 5 APVs are allocated to each platoon, there was nothing much to be reported to Zhang Qin Feng.
Except for introducing the recently promoted Second Lieutenants leading the 6th to 10th platoons, there's only a small breakthrough in the Railgun's ammunition.
"Subordinate, Tian Yao, reporting for duty!"
"Subordinate, Yang Zhao, reporting for duty!"
The self-introduction continued.
Cao Ying, Cao Zhen, and Sun Ben.
"Again, I am the leader of this base, Zhang Qin Feng. As a second lieutenant, I expect more from each of you. Always maintain alert towards outsiders, but treat everyone equally like my respect towards you."
"I believe you know the preferential treatment given to all military personnel, and in return, I'll only ask for one thing." Zhang Qin Feng salutes as he continued.
"Remain loyal to the Azure Wind Base, and to me. Anything else, you won't be mistreated." his sentence is simple.
Absolute Loyalty, that's all Zhang Qin Feng asked for.
After light discussions with everyone for ten more minutes, Zhang Qin Feng signaled Elder Lucas.
The elder quickly left the room, only to return with two subordinates distributing the Luna III device to everyone inside this meeting room. It shocked them to be able to see the next generation Luna device, which is privately made.
"Our meeting ends here. Those with work to follow up, go ahead. I want Dan Bao and Guo Fu to stay here," Zhang Qin Feng dismissed everyone in this meeting except for the two top officers from the Military Department.
"Sir!" they bowed at Zhang Qin Feng after everyone left the room.
"I'm sure both of you already have something in mind after inspecting the two vehicles. I've decided to name the supply unit as Minos and mobile carrier as Wolf."
"I want to know what's inside your mind right now. Just tell me everything, you're my most trusted officers in the Military Department, after all." Zhang Qin Feng ordered the canteen staff to bring them three cans of cola, some Spicy Sticks, Beef Jerky, and a bowl of rice with chicken tonkatsu on top.
"Sir, we..." Dan Bao and Guo Jing hesitated. To eat right in front of their boss is somewhat counted as disrespect in the rules of the apocalypse.
"Just eat along with me. I'm not that kind of boss," Zhang Qin Feng chuckled at them. By forcing the chopsticks on their hand, Zhang Qin Feng insisted that they dine along with him.
The meal with cola, Chicken Tonkatsu, beef jerky, and Spicy Sticks is enjoyable, especially in the apocalypse. The three of them shared words that usually won't be taken out to the Meeting Table and allowing Zhang Qin Feng to understands what is hiding in their mind.
Dan Bao slightly complained about Zhang Qin Feng's reserved attitude when it comes to spreading their influence. Zhang Qin Feng has both equipment and people, but perhaps due to his gentle approach, the base hardly expands further from their neighborhood zone.
As an example, Dan Bao took the 11th Zone into their conversation. If it's not due to the threat from Xicheng Base, perhaps until now, Zhang Qin Feng is still indecisive about taking over that area. But what about it after their retreat? Right now, that area is still heavily infested by mutants, and Zhang Qin Feng did not show any hint of taking over the location.
Although the 13th area is entirely under Zhang Qin Feng's control, his power actually yet to spreads across all over the place. And now with 10-acres is opened for a plantation project, the responsibility for the Military Department also get's more troublesome.
Luckily, the plant takes 3 months to reach adulthood. At least for Zhang Qin Feng, there's still time for him to focus on his responsibility as a boss.
"Please listen to my request, boss." Dan Bao suddenly wanted to say something after he finishes his bowl of Chicken Tonkatsu.
"Speak out what's in your mind," Zhang Qin Feng patiently waited for his next word.
"I hope you'll take this base seriously. Put aside Xicheng Base, if the Wanshui Group or Yang Militarized Group decided to assault our base, we're going to fail for sure!"
"For the sake of everyone, please stop hesitating!" Guo Jing added.