Rotting Land: Survive-Chapter 438 - 436: Advancing Step by Step (Part 1)

Chapter 438: Chapter 436: Advancing Step by Step (Part 1)

Under normal circumstances, the best rescue time for a disaster is within 72 hours, but in the apocalypse, this time frame is clearly inappropriate.

Take the three warriors in the gymnasium as an example; a delay of even one second could mean the loss of life.

Therefore, every second counts. Since Xu Renjie has decided to risk entering the gymnasium, all preparations for the rescue must be put on the agenda immediately.

Among these, the most important aspect is undoubtedly the modification and use of the bulldozer, but completing this point is not as easy as imagined.

First, you need the necessary tools, otherwise, how can you talk about welding and modification?

Secondly, the lack of electricity is also an issue that must be addressed because it directly determines the use of tools. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

However, the reason humans have stood at the top of the food chain in the former world is precisely because they have outstanding brains unlike any other animals.

Not only do they manufacture and use tools, but they also think critically to solve problems.

Lao Zhao and Bi Dahu devised a practical plan based on their academic expertise.

They crafted a blueprint, and on it was a simple circuit diagram.

According to their plan, they intended to solve the power supply problem using vehicle batteries and rectifiers through a daisy chain parallel connection method.

But achieving this still involves quite a number of complex steps.

First is the vehicle power supply. After a rough estimate, electrician Bi Dahu determined that at least 12 vehicle batteries are needed to achieve the basic necessary amperage.

Don’t underestimate those 12 vehicle batteries; collecting them is not as simple as imagined.

Leaving aside how difficult it is to collect these 12 items on zombie-infested streets, just the transportation is enough to exhaust you.

In addition, obtaining a rectifier is also very important. Although this thing is not large, it carries the crucial task of converting DC to AC.

Without it, all charging plans mean suspension.

The troubles are far more than imagined, but to save people, the survivors can only patiently sort through it slowly.

Returning to the topic, based on the complexity and importance of the matters, the survivors decided to first solve the problem of vehicle batteries.

After all, these items are numerous, and given the complex environment of obtaining them, they had to dispatch everyone to ensure safety.

To reduce the hassle of transportation, the survivors specifically brought out a small cart found in a first-floor home, thus eliminating the need to carry items back and forth.

With preparations complete, the survivors divided into three groups.

The first group, the security group, was led by Xu Renjie, with seven warriors as team members, responsible for the safety of all personnel going out during the entire operation.

The second group, the action group, was led by Zhao Yunhai. The entire second squad, except for Wei Yang, participated in the task of unloading and collecting vehicle batteries.

The third group, the lookout group, consisted of Bi Dahu and Yue Guishan, primarily tasked with monitoring the surrounding street conditions to prevent any potential emergencies.

After dividing into groups, Wang Zhongyu immediately led everyone downstairs. He succinctly explained the steps for uninstalling and retrieving the vehicle batteries to the action group members, with the assistance of the urban management truck.

Instructions complete, the security group was the first to rush out. After dealing with several wandering "lookout" zombies at the community entrance, Xu Renjie waved for the second group to start the operation.

Due to the presence of many abandoned vehicles near the survivors’ base on Piling Street, which they had mostly inspected and found no keys available for ignition, they initially thought these vehicles would be of little use, never expecting they would become crucial to saving lives.

Wang Zhongyu was the first to pry open the hood of a car. His actions were incredibly nimble, at least beyond what an ordinary repair shop mechanic could match.

After all, on the racing circuit, every second counts, even for urgent repairs requiring operators to be swift and rapid.

Soon, Wang Zhongyu dismantled the first vehicle power source.

This was a good start, but it also signified the start of the battle.

The speed at which zombies appeared was even faster than survivors had imagined. Fortunately, the frequent comings and goings over time had almost cleared out the beasts around the streets.

Even if there were a few stray beasts appearing, they were few and not a threat.

Despite this, the survivors dared not be careless.

After all, zombies are like pesky flies; any movement, and they gather in swarms.

As the power sources were taken down one by one, only those who experienced it firsthand would truly understand the difficulty involved.

A single vehicle power source weighs at least 60 pounds; 12 of them equal 720 pounds. Such weight is truly not something an average person can carry unless trained, but having the small cart made all the difference.

The action group members were working hard with the disassembly. Although the techniques were unfamiliar, they progressed smoothly thanks to the power of numbers.

Along the way, they also raided the car’s reserved supplies, especially the spare oil drums they must grab.

The entire process of disassembling and searching for power sources lasted 20 minutes. Once Lao Zhao loaded the last vehicle power source onto the small cart, Xu Renjie immediately gave the order to retreat.

One by one, the survivors returned to the community, carrying the collected vehicle power sources into the building relay-style.

Once the transportation was over, the survivors gathered in the living room to launch a new round of planning and arrangement.

Now that there were power carriers, to keep them running permanently, another item was needed: a generator.

After all, the existing power level of the vehicle power sources alone is insufficient to support the charging of various tools required in the modification process.

Therefore, the generator became a problem that the survivors had to solve.

Of course, the operation of the generator also depends on fuel.

Because of this, Lao Zhao drafted a detailed gathering list for the survivors, including gasoline and diesel generators, gasoline, diesel, rectifiers, and wires.

In terms of modification and repair, Wang Zhongyu also prepared his own list, including electric drills, welders, cutting machines, and board materials for reinforcement, among others.

The developments had completely exceeded the original expectations of Xu Renjie, who never thought a rescue operation would evolve into such a complex series of steps.

But for his comrades, for his subordinates, no matter how difficult or bothersome it may be, he would charge ahead without frowning.

After seeing the draft of the list, Hu Xiaodong also put forward his own opinion. He felt that their side was extremely lacking in long-range weapons, so he suggested going to gather some bows and arrows to utilize his advantage to provide support for the final rescue.

After the discussion, the survivors, based on the actual situation, divided the personnel into three waves as usual.

One wave would go to the hardware store, responsible for obtaining various equipment for modification.

The second wave would go to the gas station for fuel, and simultaneously collect the bows and arrows that Hu Xiaodong needed.

The third wave would stay to defend the base camp’s safety.

Given the urgency of time, immediately after the division, the survivors launched into the new operation. (To be continued. If you like this work, feel free to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)