Chapter 230 Spring Thunder
Chapter 230 Spring Thunder
New Industrial Zone.
The workshop of Goblin Technology.
In the factory where various parts are piled up, there is a punk-looking three-wheeled motorcycle parked.
Unlike ordinary motorcycles, this thing not only has tires that are half the height of a person, but the engine that drives the tires is also ridiculously large. Because the height of the engine exceeds the seat, it has to be installed on the side of the motorcycle and carried by an extra wheel. From a distance, it looks like a three-wheeled motorcycle with a convex front and a convex back.
The shape of the engine is also quite unique. It is shaped like a stove for roasting sweet potatoes. There is a round feed port on the top. If it is placed alone on the roadside, it can easily be mistaken for an outdoor trash can.
But in fact, the overly spacious feed port is deliberately designed to make it easier for the driver to add firewood.
Walking beside the manager, Mosquito excitedly introduced his new invention to him.
”This is a wood-fired engine that we designed based on the engine of the Legion’s standard light truck, specially designed for the terrain near Qingquan City!”
”After some simple improvements, it is now more adaptable to bumpy environments than before. Even if it jumps up and down in a mud pit, it can ensure that the engine will not accidentally shut down. Our soldiers no longer have to hold the butt of their guns against the wood in the feed port!”
”And this motorcycle is also a masterpiece of our goblin technology. I call it-‘Death Breath’!”
”How is it? Doesn’t it look cool?”
In a sense, it is really cool.
But Chu Guang thinks that the name is somewhat unlucky, as if the person sitting on it is destined to never come back.
But putting these aside, this thing is still quite interesting. The principle of the engine is probably similar to that of a pot camel machine.
The trash can-shaped feed port is connected to an iron bucket-like device and pipeline. After the wood is fed into the feed port, it is dried in the process of slow sedimentation, and then cracked by the internal heat. It is incompletely burned in the limited oxygen. The carbon on the surface reacts with water and oxygen to produce a mixed gas containing hydrogen, methane, and carbon monoxide, and finally introduced into the engine through a metal condenser. The
principle after this is similar to other natural gas engines, including the piston and cylinder structure, etc.
Three kilograms of wood is equivalent to one liter of gasoline, which is enough for this motorcycle to run 20 kilometers, which is equivalent to consuming 15 kilograms of wood per 100 kilometers. It is not only easy to use but also cheap. After all,
the last thing lacking in this wasteland is wood. In
fact, this thing cannot be regarded as Mosquito’s recent invention. After all, he had been tinkering with firewood vaporization in the carpenter’s hut a long time ago.
The Molotov cocktails used by players in the early days, as well as the flamethrower he used himself, were all made of byproducts of firewood vaporization. After
carefully examining this unique motorcycle for a while, Chu Guang looked at Mosquito and continued to ask.
”What is the fastest speed this motorcycle can reach?”
Mosquito said in an affirmative tone.
”100 mph is no problem! But I don’t recommend driving that fast. With the road conditions outside, I’m afraid a bump will make it fly.”
Chu Guang nodded to show his understanding.
Although he had never ridden a motorcycle, he had ridden an electric car before, so he could imagine the scene with a little imagination.
”Not bad.”
”Although there are still many areas that need improvement, it’s already very good to be able to do it like this.”
”With this thing, our mobility on the battlefield will be greatly improved. Thank you for your contribution to the revival of the Human Alliance.”
Unexpectedly, his invention was praised so highly by the faction leader that Mosquito’s face suddenly showed a flattered expression.
Restraining his excitement, he said excitedly.
”It’s my honor to share your worries!”
Orders!
Silver coins!
The most important thing is that his invention has been recognized!
When Mosquito thought about his masterpiece being able to be listed in the NPC store and being selected by players from all servers, he couldn’t help but burst into tears with excitement.
Who else dares to say that his invention is useless?
Who else dares to say that his creation is redundant?
Hmm?
Just ask who else!
Chu Guang looked at Mosquito strangely, but didn’t say anything. Instead, he continued to ask about production.
”Is this engine difficult to make? And that… uh, ‘Death Breath’ motorcycle, how much can be produced in a month?”
Mosquito said with a chuckle.
”Not a problem! As long as the material supply is sufficient and the orders from the steel plant can be arranged, it’s no problem to assemble one in three days! If it’s fast, two days will do!”
Three days.
A little slow.
I’m afraid I will miss the current battle.
But Chu Guang also knew that there was nothing he could do.
If you want to engage in large-scale production, you need to consume a lot of manpower and material resources, and currently 80% of the resources in the new industrial zone are concentrated on the production of weapons, equipment and ammunition. No matter how much you mobilize, you can’t make something out of nothing.
As for vehicles, they can only be put on the second priority for the time being.
But what makes Chu Guang happy is that Mosquito seems to have come to his senses recently, and finally began to consider abandoning the production model of a small workshop, adapting to the needs of the “version”, hiring other players and natives, and learning from Factory 81 to become bigger and stronger.
This is undoubtedly a good start.
…
I sent an order to Goblin Technology through VM.
After leaving Goblin Technology, Chu Guang went to the No. 81 Steel Plant for a tour and then returned to the outpost.
However, not long after he returned to the base, he saw Wrench walking towards him with a serious expression.
”Sir! The patrol team you deployed in the northeast has sent news that they have witnessed a large number of predators in the area from the Zhongzhou Aerospace Ecological Experimental Base to the Dongliu Camp.”
”They should be coming from the southern suburbs of TS City!” Are they
finally here?
For some reason, after hearing this news, Chu Guang was relieved instead of nervous.
It is better for the Black Snake to launch an attack at this time than to delay it for a month, and he and Vanus had expected that they would take action in advance.
It seems that the predators want to spend the winter in the cell.
Very good.
Chu Guang looked at Wrench and ordered calmly.
”Mobilize all soldiers.”
”Deploy according to the plan made the night before!”
Wrench’s face became serious and he took the order.
”Yes! Sir.”
…
Northeast of Qingquan City.
A convoy consisting of 20 light trucks, 8 armored pickup trucks and a tank is now twisting and turning in a vast expanse of white snow, slowly creeping forward.
In addition to the vehicles, there are hundreds of looters and nearly a thousand slaves in shackles on both wings of the convoy.
Because they brought all their belongings, they marched very slowly.
From time to time, trucks would get stuck in the snow or stuck in the terrain due to bad road conditions, and slaves had to lift the trucks.
As a result, the looters walking nearby had to slow down and wait for these bulky guys.
Sitting in the back seat of an armored pickup truck, Black Snake’s expression was a little impatient, and he couldn’t help but urge the driver.
”How long will it take us to get there?”
The driver holding the steering wheel replied nervously.
”We should be able to get there before dark, sir.”
Before dark…
It seems that we will have to spend another night in the snow tonight.
Knowing that it was useless to urge them, Black Snake cursed in his heart and continued to wait patiently.
The night before yesterday, the scouts he sent to the south discovered that a fierce battle had broken out in the direction of Changjiu Farm, and a flare was seen rising into the night sky.
Although he did not see the specific battle situation clearly, his scouts reported that there were at least 300 people or even more people exchanging fire there when hearing the gunshots.
Two to three teams of 100 people.
It seemed that his old friend Lion Fang saw what he was thinking, and this time he was determined to get ahead of them and advance the troops 20 kilometers south before the snow melted, directly taking over a large area of land in the northern suburbs of Qingquan City.
Black Snake knew that he had to take action.
If he continued to wait and wait until spring to take action, I am afraid he would not even have a sip of soup.
Sitting next to Black Snake, Vides spoke cautiously.
”It’s not a good idea to march in heavy snow. Our armored forces can’t take advantage of mobility in a half-meter thick snowdrift.”
Whether it’s an armored pickup truck, a tank, or two 100mm howitzers towed by a truck.
These heavy equipment will get stuck in the snow if they are not careful, and once they are stranded in an inappropriate place, they may become sitting ducks.
However, Black Snake didn’t care, or didn’t take this warning to heart at all.
Judging from the strength shown by the survivors in the northern suburbs in the first two battles,
at most they were at the level of two hundred-man teams. And there were four of those things next to him alone, and six had already set off to explore the way ahead of the large army.
Unable to take advantage of mobility?
Joke.
Does he need that thing?
In the face of absolute power, he only needs to put the muzzle of the gun in their faces, and they will naturally surrender without any armor or weapons.
”The snowstorm has stopped, and the most difficult time has passed. Our infantry will clear the obstacles in front, and our armored forces and supply bags will follow. If the situation is optimistic, we can live in their house and sleep in their bed tomorrow night.”
Vides asked.
”What if the situation is not optimistic?”
”The day after tomorrow,” Black Snake patted Vides’ shoulder, with a happy expression on his face, “Don’t worry, my friend, I know you like careful plans, but sometimes the ability to adapt to circumstances is also important.”
Vides shook his head and said.
”This is not a war, this is gambling.”
”Gambling? I don’t hate this word.”
Black Snake continued with a smile.
”I know what you are worried about. If our front-line troops are attacked, our tanks can’t rush up, right?”
Vides: “…”
Before he could speak, Black Snake continued proudly.
”This worry is completely unnecessary. We are not the only ones who are experiencing heavy snow. They are the same. No matter how long my battle line is, it is still within the range of artillery fire. Without vehicles, they will be like grasshoppers trapped in the snow, and will be pinned to death by our artillery!”
”What if they choose to attack our rear?” Vides couldn’t help but say, “If I were them, I would never be so stupid as to rush forward from the front.”
A trace of displeasure appeared on Black Snake’s face.
Although this staff officer can occasionally provide some very constructive suggestions, sometimes his words are really unpleasant to hear.
In particular, he does not think that attacking one’s rear is a good idea.
”Do you think I haven’t considered this situation? Otherwise, why would I leave four centurions behind? Even if we take a step back, they miraculously bypass our front troops and appear behind us, these four centurions are enough to drown them.” Besides,
this is impossible.
This cold winter is equal to everyone.
People can’t fall from the sky.
If they want to bypass the six centurions who are searching and advancing, they can only go around from the east, and they have to go around a long way.
Conservatively estimated, their marching route will be extended to 30 kilometers, and during this period they will pass through large areas of snow, as well as scattered forests and ruins.
By the time they go to the rear, their armored forces may have already entered the urban area of Qingquan City!
And even if they take a step back, it doesn’t matter if they really get to the back.
Even if the tank is stuck in the snow, at most its tracks will be stuck, and its turret will not be affected.
With the cooperation of the four hundred-man teams, the dense bullets and shells will slap the damn bugs to death on the snow like slapping flies!
He has been waiting for this day for more than a month!
After listening to Black Snake’s words, Vides chose to remain silent because he really didn’t know what to say.
Not sending everyone to the front only shows that he is not stupid, but it doesn’t mean that this is a smart enough decision.
If this guy is allowed to be the commander of the expeditionary force, I’m afraid they won’t be able to hold on for even a week, and they will be able to wipe out the million-strong army in three days.
Vides sighed silently in his heart, and now he can only pray that the other side is also a group of amateurs.
But for some reason,
every time he thought about it, he felt uneasy.
This was the intuition he had developed while fighting the people of the Great Rift Valley on the northern front, and this intuition had helped him avoid danger countless times. Would
it really be so smooth?
…
At this moment, neither Wids nor Black Snake, nor the patrol team following the convoy, noticed that on the snow slope 3 kilometers to the east, a pair of eyes were staring at them intently. With
gauze wrapped around the front of the telescope, Ye Shi, who was lying in the snow, restrained his excitement, stretched out his frozen index finger, and pressed it on the unique headset.
”Attention, captains! The target has passed the A mark area and is moving towards the C area of the map… They should want to go to the inter-provincial highway.”
”You will definitely not let this big fish pass, right?”
In a sleeping bag not far away, Kuangfeng, who was offline, was sleeping. He would have to go offline and call Kuangfeng up in a while.
They have been on duty here for two days.
In these two days and two nights, the two of them have not returned to the base once.
Ye Shi himself didn’t know how he persisted!
The voices of the captains came from the communication channel.
Canyon Mole on the Run: “Fuck! Not from my place again!”
Midnight Killer: “Let’s get to work, brothers!”
On the snowy plain 5 kilometers away from the target, the Fountain Commander standing next to the truck returned to the co-pilot seat and pushed the Battlefield Atmosphere Team sitting in the driver’s seat.
”Drive, let’s go to Area C. Don’t get too excited when you see people later, stop the car before fighting.”
”Coming? Damn, this mission is really long… I almost got disconnected.” The Battlefield guy shook his head and started the engine.
The Fountain Commander ignored him and pressed his index finger on the headset.
”Transferring deployment, target Area C… Calling the Edge Team, those people are heading straight in your direction, I’m afraid you will be the first to go this time.”
Next to the inter-provincial highway 4 kilometers away from the target.
A team of players in white camouflage were crawling in the snow, with a forest behind them and a gentle slope in front of them.
This is the closest road to the inter-provincial highway.
Edge Pad reached out and pressed on the headset and answered calmly.
”Got it.”
After ending the communication, he looked at his comrades who were eager to try, took a deep breath, and said with a serious expression.
”Brothers, the enemy is moving straight towards us, and there are only the last 4 kilometers left.”
”This will be the center of the battlefield.”
After saying that, he looked at the construction site boy and brick.
”…Brother Brick, you will aim at the tank tracks and shoot. No matter whether you hit it or not, change your position immediately after firing a shot. If the track is broken, don’t worry about it, leave it to Big Eyes.”
With a nearly two-meter-long “cavalry rifle” in front of him, the construction site boy and brick said excitedly.
”Leave it to me!”
”+1,” Big Eyes took out the small robot from his backpack, confirmed that the explosives were tied, and laughed and continued, “By the way, will it open this time? I bet–”
”Go away!”
”Bet on you, you crow mouth! You are the only one who talks too much, hurry up and put the robot in front!”
Seeing that it caused public outrage, Big Eyes coughed dryly.
”I’m just kidding.”
This will be a tough battle.
The enemies they will face will be several times more than the last time.
However, no one was afraid.
Edge could feel that the twinkling lights in the pupils beside him were full of excitement and courage to face death.
They would stop all the robbers here.
Want to go over?
Then give it a try!
Edge glanced at the VM on his arm.
Only a line of light blue text appeared on the screen.
[Mission: Operation codename “Spring Thunder”]
This thunder.
Will shatter all the darkness!
(End of this chapter)
