The Walking Dead: Rebuild

Chapter 168 Trade and Request

After a brief chat with Dr. Mason and understanding some of the information he knew, Leon did not communicate with him for too long.

After all, he couldn't ask too many valuable questions before he was well prepared. As for the information Mason knew, professional talents would collect all kinds of information from him in the future.

Of course, as the research director of the biological and chemical weapons agency, Old Man Mason is definitely not a good person. From a moral perspective, he is definitely a villain who will be cut to death, hanged, and sent to hell.

However, as the leader of a large force, he can no longer judge a person's worth based on their good or evil.

To be favored by the Masonic organization and become the research director of a large research institute as an outsider, he must have extraordinary talents in the research and development of biological and chemical weapons.

If his talent can be used by the People's Federation organization, it will definitely play a considerable role in promoting the research of biochemical viruses and the combat effectiveness of the People's Federation.

Of course, even if he is to be used, it is impossible to give him trust now. Not only does it need to be inspected for a period of time, but Professor Malok is also required to test the old man's strength before making the next decision.

After Dr. Mason left, Leon did not continue to call Dwight and his wife. Although he was a little surprised that the Salvation Army still existed in the world, it was not worth asking him personally.

Afterwards, there will be other people who will help him figure out the situation of the Salvation Army.

"Boss, I have arranged for the federal special envoy Rogert and the soldiers he brought to be stationed in the camp outside the base. However, the more than 2000 dispatch workers he brought have not been specifically arranged yet."

In the office, Avril brought a cup of coffee at the right temperature. The aroma was overflowing. I don’t know what brand it was, but now, it would be nice to have coffee to drink.

Hawaii Island, which is rich in coffee, and other famous coffee producing areas require flying or long voyages to reach those places. At this time, it has become a very difficult thing.

After taking a sip of coffee, Leon said smoothly:

"Just execute the plan we made before."

"The physical condition of these dispatched workers is too bad. Let them do some chores on nearby farms to recuperate and develop a sense of belonging to our People's Federation."

"When their bodies are well restored, they can be sent to the factory for training."

Avril nodded, wrote the matter down in her notebook, and suggested:

"The federation has left many children and elderly people to us this time. I counted the number and found that nearly half are underage children and senior citizens over 50 years old. Do you want to arrange for these children to be sent to school as well? ?”

Leon nodded, opened the drawer, and found a pack of snacks prepared by the secretary, which was his favorite spicy crab meat. He ate it and said:
"This matter must be arranged as soon as possible. Children's minds are best controlled and they are also the most trouble-making. Send them to school as early as possible. After they come out, they can be loyal to others as soon as possible."

Seemingly thinking of something else, he smiled and said to Avril:

"There happen to be many bachelors among our soldiers. The federation has sent so many women, which can add many new families to our organization."

"You should pay more attention to this aspect. You must know that breeding a larger population is also one of the most important tasks for us existing humans."

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At the train station outside the People's Federation base, a grand opening ceremony was being held.

In addition to flowers and ribbons, gourmet celebrations, and brand-new steel roads, various entertainment projects are being held in full swing.

Survivors who have survived all kinds of dangers, no one doesn't like celebrations.

Although the role of the train station is mainly to facilitate the transportation of goods between the two major bases in Georgia and Florida.

But being able to accomplish such a feat in a world where monsters are rampant, after a nuclear explosion, is a miracle created by the residents of the People's League.

Spanning hundreds of kilometers, it took countless steel and labor to open mountains and build bridges when encountering water. I believe that even among the survivors in the world, it is difficult for a few forces to be able to do this.

Of course, today's power system is not developed enough, and the fuel has been contaminated by fungal viruses. This train system, which spans hundreds of kilometers, uses quite backward steam trains, that is, coal-fired trains.

Accompanied by, click click!Dudu!Click, click, click!Rhythmic startup sound.

White steam smoke rises from the sky, forming a white smoke column connecting heaven and earth.

A brand new black steam train, dragging more than a dozen carriages filled with cargo, slowly started from the station named Georgia Station by Lyon.

Some AFC residents who were enjoying their vacation and could travel from Georgia to Miami for free cheered excitedly.

The family members who saw them off also responded to their cheers loudly.

Compared with other survivors struggling to survive in the apocalypse, although each of the residents of the People's League has a fairly tight work schedule, they lack some freedom.

But stable daily and regular vacation benefits, as well as a rich food supply, are the dreams of those poor people who are always threatened by death.

Looking at the cheering crowds, their clean and tidy clothes, and their healthy and full spirits, Rogert, the federal envoy who participated in this celebration, couldn't help but said with emotion:

"Honorable President, every time I visit the People's Federation base, it brings me different surprises."

"Seeing your people so energetic and enterprising always makes me, an old man who is about to bid farewell to the world, feel the hope of life."

"All these prosperous scenes all reflect your wise leadership and prove that you are a benevolent and great leader."

Leon didn't take Roget's compliment to heart. He was able to reach a high-level position in the organization in an apocalyptic world where force is respected. If you regard him as a kind and simple old man, then wait to be betrayed by him. Count the money.

"You're welcome, Mr. Roget."

"The development of the Awami League cannot be achieved without the support of the federation. In this difficult world, we survivors need to help each other to move forward."

The two parties exchanged a few words, and then under Avril's arrangement, they returned to a conference room in the Government Affairs Center.

In this conference room, Secretary of the Interior Amy and several other professionals responsible for negotiating this transaction are already waiting here.

Now that the reception has been held, the celebration has been held, and the Federation's caravan has rested here for a day or two, it's time to talk about business.

Both the Federation and the Federation of People's Federation attach great importance to this transaction. This time Roget not only brought thousands of workers, but also brought many of the Federation's flagship products.

Mainly various medical drugs, chemical raw materials and handicrafts, all of which are extremely precious resources in the end of the world.

That's right, with limited industrial capacity, the federal surplus labor force put their energy into various handicrafts.

After all, many things that cannot be produced by machinery can still be made by relying on knowledge and handwork.

In the last ten years and with many years of management experience, Xiao Amy has transformed from a college student who has not yet graduated to an exquisite and beautiful professional woman.

She was wearing a black women's suit, with golden eyes and a serious expression on her soft face.

"Mr. Roget, what you mean is that you want to use the reward from this transaction in exchange for a certain amount of food." "You also want to hire an army from us to help us deal with a predator force. right?"

Roger nodded, glanced at Leon, who was sitting quietly in the main seat without speaking, and said:
"Yes, dear Ms. Amy."

"Of course, this is not a condition that must be completed, but is just a request, a transaction item that can be discussed."

The middle-aged bald businessman sighed slightly and said:

"Since last year, a group of looters have come from nowhere."

"They are large in number, equipped with modern weapons, and move quickly. They always loot and destroy our territory, killing many of our residents, and they are always able to successfully escape before our large forces arrive. .”

"According to our expert analysis, they should be pirates drifting from the sea. There is a high chance that they are not residents of America."

"I heard that your organization has quite complete maritime power, so some officials suggested that we hope to use the navy of the People's Federation to eliminate this wave of hateful pirates."

Amy nodded when she heard this, but did not respond. Instead, she glanced at her husband who seemed to be deep in thought, and thought for a few seconds before saying:

"Mr. Roget, this matter is of great importance. We cannot make a decision now. We can't tell you the answer until we have internal discussions."

Roget had already expected such a result. He nodded calmly, threw out a prepared bait, and said:

"Our Governor, Ms. Milton, heard that your organization has been committed to developing anti-venom serum against zombie viruses and has spent countless energy and resources on this. I am very impressed."

"If your organization can help us deal with these hateful sea robbers this time, we are also willing to help this great cause."

Speaking of this matter, Leon no longer remained silent and asked with interest:
"Our soldiers are very familiar with dealing with those unscrupulous predators and will never show any mercy."

"However, what kind of help can the federation provide us with the research on zombie viruses?"

Hearing that the president seemed to agree, Roget didn't hold back and immediately said:
"You also know that our federal medical industry is quite developed and can produce most common medical items."

"The reason is actually that it has inherited the legacy of many high-tech medical research and development centers in New York City."

"Of course, in addition to these medical item production equipment, we also have a collection of high-end medical research and development equipment."

"Furthermore, since hearing about the lofty ideals of the People's Federation, there are several top researchers in biology and virology in our federation who have survived peacetime, and they also hope to join the project of researching virus serum and produce a force."

Leon frowned when he heard this. He sent both equipment and talents. Is the Federation so kind?

Or, the so-called foreign pirate is not as easy to deal with as Roget said, so it is worthy of the Federation to pay such a high price.

However, regardless of the strength of those pirates, the People's Federation is indeed in great need of the cutting-edge equipment and scientific research talents mentioned by the Federation.

Even though it has been more than ten years since the end of the world and they have searched the two continents of Georgia and Florida, they have not obtained much high-end scientific research equipment.

The only high-end talents responsible for developing viruses are Dr. Melfa, Professor Mallock, Hathaway and others who were encountered at the beginning of the apocalypse. They are indeed very scarce.

Of course, even though he was very interested, Lyon did not agree on the spot. This meeting was just to exchange the general intentions of both parties. Negotiations between two large forces cannot be decided in one or two meetings.

As long as the decision-makers of both parties have made a decision, the specific conditions will be slowly discussed by the professionals below.

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After the meeting, it was afternoon.

After Leon finished his day's work, he went home to take care of his children as usual. Now, his three children are all six or seven years old.

For safety reasons, the children did not go to public schools with other civilian children.

Instead, he set up a small private school with some other children of acquaintances and private teachers hired by him to jointly educate them.

And it seems that they have inherited Leon's special physique. His children have been gifted since childhood. Both their physical fitness and intelligence level are far beyond the level of ordinary children.

Although he has not tested it, he suspects that these children have also inherited his talent of being immune to all poisons.

But chicks are just chicks after all. Before they gain the strength to protect themselves, he doesn't worry about letting these children into whom he has invested countless efforts encounter any danger.

While President Leon was still busy handling various official duties within the organization, Tara was also busy handling tasks ordered by her superiors.

After get off work, dinner time, People's Federation base, residential area.

Tara took Dwight and his wife back to her and her sister's house. She saw her sister wearing a floral apron and placing various dishes on the big table at home. She quickly spoke to the people who were sitting in the living room watching TV. A girl shouted:
"Nana, go and get two sets of cutlery and chopsticks."

"Auntie's friend wants to have dinner with us and will also stay at our house these days."

After returning home, the plump policewoman couldn't wait to take off her tight police uniform, freeing her restrained upper body. She turned to the couple who had just been discharged from the hospital and said:
"You two have not officially joined our organization yet and have no official status, so there is no residence for you to live in the base."

"Our boss said that you will temporarily live in my house until you officially come down."

"Hmph, you're lucky. I still have room in my house. I can spare a room for you and your wife."

Dwight smiled awkwardly, not knowing how to answer. Shirley, who was being supported by him, had already figured out Tara's kind character. With a smile on her face, she said sincerely:

"Thank you, Miss Tara, thanks to your care these days, I was able to recover so quickly."

"Now that you are kind enough to provide us with a place to live, Xiaode and I will remember your kindness and will definitely repay it in the future."

Tara, who was just talking casually at first, seemed a little embarrassed to be thanked formally and sincerely by Shirley.

She scratched her head and invited the two of them to sit down at the dining table. She looked at her sister busy in the kitchen and was about to get up and help.

A girl with freckles on her face came over with two sets of tableware. She looked at Dwight and his wife curiously, and asked Tara:
"Aunt Tara, who are these two?"

"Is it the survivor who just joined us?"

Tara glared at her naughty niece. As she got older, the little niece who used to be taciturn and maybe even suffered from mental illness has now become lively and cheerful.

Tara also heard that her niece Nina not only took the initiative to join the student union in the school, but also joined an alliance formed by girls with some girls. She obeyed the words of a girl who was the leader and admired her very much.

With a threatening tone, she whispered in her niece's ear:
"Stop meddling in other people's business. I haven't told your mother about you secretly going to practice shooting."

"If you don't want your butt to blossom, just behave in front of me."

(End of this chapter)