1239. No choice

Most of my life, I am faced with multiple-choice questions.

However, there are always those few moments, seconds, and snaps of your fingers when you have no choice in life.

Just like the Qing family at this moment, Qing Zhen knew that this huge consortium was sinking into the darkness like the setting sun, but he had no other choice.

However, when there is only one road left in front of you, you no longer hesitate or hesitate.

Because you have nothing to do except move forward.

In this Ginkgo Manor, Zhou Qi asked: "Since you already have a plan in your mind, when will we leave? We have to leave anyway, so why not leave early? What are you waiting for?" "

"It's not that I'm waiting for anything," Qing Zhen suddenly laughed: "It's that we can't leave now, Zero won't let me go."

Zhou Qi. He raised his eyebrows: "It hasn't reached here yet. We want to withdraw to the northwest, so why should it stop us?"

"I said, you can't take chances against artificial intelligence," Qing Zhen said: "When you went to the Central Plains before, a monster ran out of Jingshan and went to the north to stop Ren Xiaosu. I think Ren Xiaosu didn't kill it, but after you came back, the monster never appeared again. No one knows Where is it?"

Moreover, the area around Ginkgo Manor has been monitored by an unknown number of falcons, and Qing Zhen's every move cannot escape their sight.

Qing Zhen doesn’t want to care about it because it’s meaningless. < /p>

Qing Zhen said: "Don't worry, I reached an agreement with Northwest as early as a year ago."

Luo Lan was stunned for a moment: "A year ago? That wasn't me When you went to the northwest with Zhou Qi, you didn't go there either. We only talked about trade on behalf of the Qing family, and didn't mention anything else... Wait, was that girl the one who went to talk to Zhang Jinglin on your behalf? ”

Qing Zhen stopped talking.

A year ago, Luo Lan and Zhou Qi sent a girl to the northwest as a hostage in order to connect the Qing family with the Northwest Railway.

At that time, Luo Lan told Xu Xianchu that this was the girl Qing Zhen liked, but Zhou Qi was curious as to why he never knew about it.

In fact, Luo Lan was not too clear about this matter. The information he knew was all told to him by Qing Zhen.

Before sending the girl to the northwest, Luo Lan had only met the girl twice. He had never taken this matter to heart, so much so that during this year, he almost forgot about her. Such a person exists.

And now it seems that the purpose of that girl going to the northwest was not that simple.

This period of the year seems to coincide with the time when Wall 61 was digging underground tunnels. In other words, Qing Zhen was working all over the world at that time.We are ready to deal with artificial intelligence.

......

Behind the Sanshan defense line, Qing Yi stood beside the huge sand table and frowned.

The sand table this time was different from the ones he had seen before. The red flag represented the Qing family's troop deployment, and the blue flag represented the imaginary enemy army.

In the past, Qing’s sand table always had more red flags from its own side, which looked very oppressive.

However, this time, blue flags representing the enemy almost filled the area outside the Sanshan Defense Line.

Qing Yi was a little tired from this battle because they knew nothing about the enemy.

When fighting the Li family and the Yang family, Qingyi knew exactly how to fight. He knew exactly what the opponent's weaknesses and strengths were.

But the crowd controlled by artificial intelligence actually made Qingyi feel powerless. All the efforts he made seemed to be just to make the loss less ugly.

However, whenever Qing Yi looks at the reports of each combat sequence, he always feels astonished.

The powerful micro-management demonstrated by artificial intelligence on the battlefield is simply beyond the reach of humans. The opponent did not use any cunning tricks, nor even any dirty means, and was completely above board. The Qing family's troops were eroded little by little by means of precise operations.

Originally, Qing Yi thought that the other party would control the elderly and children to charge into the battle, and even control them to cry, in order to break through the psychological defenses of the Qing soldiers.

Let me ask you, no matter how hard-hearted ordinary soldiers are, they will be soft-hearted when they see the elderly and children rushing towards them crying for help.

However, the opponent did not use this method. They used powerful computing power to seize more than 40 positions on the Sanshan Defense Line in one day.

This kind of commanding ability made Qingyi feel that the opponent's fighting method had a strange beauty when he looked at the sand table.

The power of the 152mm howitzer on the battlefield is terrifying, but the opponent is not even afraid of fire coverage.

Qing Yi suddenly remembered what Qing Zhen said: When humans and artificial intelligence play chess, the opponent's capabilities are beyond your imagination before. When you review the game, you will be amazed, It turns out that Go can be played like this.

Now, Qing Yi is amazed that war can be fought like this.

Qing Yi has lived with his uncle in a military camp since he was a child. He likes the army and also likes to study military affairs.

Qing Zhen asked him before what his dream was, and Qing Yi said that he wanted to be a world-famous general.

Qing Zhen smiled at that time and said, help him realize this wish.

Later, after Qing Zhen became the head of the Qing clan, he fulfilled his promise.

Qing Yi's commanding talent is outstanding. Even if he has three armies in his hands, he can still manage them in an orderly manner.

When the Li family and the Yang family were harvested, Qing Zhen did not take any further action, leaving it all to Qing Yi alone. In the end, the Southwest War was also brought to a perfect conclusion.

But Qingyi knows his own shortcomings. His ability may be more reflected in the detailed management of military affairs rather than the game on the battlefield.

He does not have Zhang Jinglin’s aspiration, Qingzhen’s plan for a rainy day, and his calculations, nor does he have Wang Shengzhi’s experience and strategy.

As time went by, he slowly understood that he might never be able to become a famous general in the world.

On the stage of this era, he is destined to only become a supporting role.

Just like life, young people must understand after growing up in the spring, summer, autumn and winter that youth, sweat, and blood may not necessarily bring them the dreams they most long for.

But so what, Qing Yi smiled and said to the confidential secretary beside him: "Call the Chief of Staff over, I want to re-formulate the battle plan. This time, we will abandon the 171 position directly. "

Although he will eventually lose, before losing this war, Qing Yi must put everything he has seen and learned to the best of his ability.

......

The retreat plan in the northwest went relatively smoothly. Wang Yuexi divided the evacuated civilians into six groups and left one after another, so that the pressure on the supply depot would not be so great. , the evacuated people can also be more emotionally stable.

In the direction of the key door, Wang Yun calculated that one person passed through every 2.7 seconds. This orderly speed was in line with their plan.

If there are no other accidents, Barrier 144 can probably be evacuated within three days.

It originally took longer to pass through the Key Gate, but many people gave up on the Key Gate method and instead followed their families on the road to retreat on foot.

Some people want to donate their vehicles because they heard that the Sixth Field Division will stay to fight the enemy and there are not enough vehicles.

Zhang Xiaoman rejected all of them. After all, cars were not very helpful to the war, and the number was a bit small.

Not many people can own a car these days.

At this moment, Wang Fugui was in a small tavern, entertaining the big businessmen of the Southwest Chamber of Commerce.

This is still the small restaurant where Wang Fugui asked everyone to help with the water conservancy project, but now the owner and waiters of this small restaurant have all left Barrier 144 in the second batch.

Wang Fugui, dressed in simple clothes, cut the mutton and mutton chops with his own hands, then threw them into the pot together with onions, ginger, garlic and other seasonings, waiting for the mutton in the pot to slowly stew.

He placed the boning knife on the chopping board, then wiped the blood on his hands with a smile: "Everyone, after this meal, we will evacuate with the third batch. We should meet again at In Fortress 178. I have talked with the young marshal, please rest assured that your property will be guaranteed even in the war, and I have also said hello to the big merchants in the black market."

The faces of the big merchants. It has calmed down a bit. In troubled times, the rich are of course the most worried about their property.

Although 178 Fortress has never done itOther consortiums have done things like confiscating homes for no reason, so everyone is very worried at this time.

But now with Wang Fugui's guarantee, they are willing to believe the young marshal for once.

Of course, there’s nothing you can do if you don’t believe it.

Ever since Wang Fugui beat them up last time, these business leaders have become extremely honest. When the young marshal went to inspect the river embankment and water conservancy, they wanted to go to the river embankment to carry sandbags themselves. Show loyalty.

In fact, once the loyalty is in place, the benefits assigned to them by Wang Fugui will naturally be in place.

This time, Wang Fugui killed and deboned the sheep, but everyone did not feel as nervous as last time. Instead, someone took the initiative to ask: "President Wang, just ask for what you want." Tell me, we will never begrudge whatever we have."

Wang Fugui wiped his hands and sat on his seat, and then sighed with a sad face: "Everyone knows, My relationship with the young marshal is not comparable to that of ordinary people. I am his shopkeeper and he is my boss. My boss is suffering, so naturally I, as the shopkeeper, have to share his worries."

The restaurant was filled with excitement. In the silence, only Wang Fugui's voice remained: "Everyone is retreating this time, but did you know that the Sixth Field Division will stay to fight? We can retreat smoothly without the protection of the Northwest Army. Let's take a picture Let me tell you with conscience, has the Northwest Army ever wronged anyone? Has the Northwest Army ever failed to fulfill its responsibilities?"

The big businessmen looked at each other, and one of them said: The elder said: "Brother Wang, we can all understand what you said. The good life we ​​have been able to live in these two years is indeed thanks to the Northwest Army."

"Well," Wang Fugui said: "It's good that everyone understands this."

"What kind of support does Brother Wang need from us?"

"Che," Wang Fugui narrowed his eyes and said, "Now there is a war. Naturally, the trucks we originally used to travel to the Central Plains are no longer needed, but the vehicles are of no use if they are idle. How about you donate these vehicles for the time being and let them be used by the northwest military? "

The big merchants were shocked. Yes, for a business like theirs, trucks are the lifeblood.

Only when you have a car can you get the goods. It can even be said that only when you have a car can you get people to help you work.

Now Wang Fugui is so cruel that he wants to take away all these trucks as soon as he opens his mouth.

Wang Fugui saw that everyone was hesitant, so he picked up the teacup and took a sip and said: "I don't have any benefits to give to you this time, but this war has broken out, what business do you have? You can't just enjoy the good policies of the Northwest all day long. In the end, you don't want to do anything for the Northwest. How can there be such a good thing? Now I am here to discuss it with you. After the war, I, Wang Fugui, will naturally tell you these things. "Shuai, the Young Marshal is not a heartless person, and he will not treat you badly."

Someone hesitated and said, "But..."

Wang Fugui held the tea cup.He paused on the table and his face gradually calmed down: "It's nothing to worry about. I helped you solve the problem when you exploited workers earlier. If you want to get land and get approval, the Northwest Army also happily supported it. Now this little thing will be returned to you. Please help, and the Northwest Army will pay you."

"We require payment in gold," said a businessman.

Wang Fugui shook his head: "You can't trust the Northwest Army. There is no gold, only Northwest coins issued by 178 Fortress Bank."

As he spoke, there were people moving outside the window of the small restaurant. , everyone clearly saw groups of soldiers surrounding the small restaurant.

Wang Fugui said: "It's a blessing in disguise, what do you think?"

The older businessman hurriedly smiled and said: "Of course we are willing to fully support the Northwest Army. "President Wang, you can just decide the rules."

Wang Fugui nodded and walked outside: "Then I'm welcome. You can fish the mutton in the pot yourself. I have to leave beforehand." "

Now everyone is racing against time. Wang Fugui has no time to talk to these big businessmen. The vehicle must be taken away because the Sixth Field Division is in urgent need.

Wang Fugui also knows that his reputation will be ruined once the incident that threatens everyone today comes out, but there are some things that someone has to come forward to do.

It is better to ruin one’s own reputation than to ruin Xiaosu’s reputation.

The total number of transport trucks in the hands of these big businessmen can be hundreds, which is enough for the Sixth Field Division to meet their urgent needs.

There were already cars waiting outside. Wang Fugui said to an officer under Zhang Xiaoman: "Don't let them leave until they get all the vehicles. Hand over the diesel and gasoline they collected as well." . Mutton is a good thing, let them eat more."

"Well, don't worry," the officer replied.

President Wang of the Northwest Chamber of Commerce is a direct confidant of the young marshal. This is something everyone knows.

Although Wang Fugui has never interfered in military affairs and has never crossed the line, this does not mean that he is not good at speaking in the military.

The car carrying Wang Fugui left, leaving only a dozen big businessmen in the small restaurant looking at each other. On the stove not far away, in the large iron pot of mutton and mutton soup, the soup was boiling. Gurgling and rolling.

In Barrier No. 144, several convoys were heading towards the west gate of the barrier, including Ren Xiaosu.

After gathering at the West Gate, dozens of people waited quietly until another convoy from Fortress 178 appeared on the northwest horizon.

The big fool said next to Ren Xiaosu: "Yesterday, the commander praised us for the orderly arrangement of our retreat. When he sees you later, he will definitely praise you."

"I don't know, even Wang Fengyuan doesn't know," the big liar shook his head.

Ren Xiaosu is a little confused. He only needs to retreat step by step. Logically speaking, Zhang JingLin didn't need to come here.

A few minutes later, the motorcade quickly arrived at the gate. After getting off the car, Zhang Jinglin said directly to Ren Xiaosu: "Come with me. I have something to discuss with you."

As he said that, Zhang Jinglin He actually walked aside, and no one followed him except Ren Xiaosu.

When the two of them reached a remote place, Zhang Jinglin said: "I won't enter the barrier. I just came here to tell you something."

"What must be done? Face to face?" Ren Xiaosu wondered: "The communication in the northwest is still open."

Zhang Jinglin smiled: "Of course it is necessary to talk to him in person. Do you know that Luo Lan and Zhou Qi once sent a girl here. Northwest?"

Ren Xiaosu nodded: "I heard the big fool mention it later that she was sent as a hostage by the Qing family, and you protected her."

"As a hostage. "It's fake, but it's true that I want to reach an agreement secretly," Zhang Jinglin said: "I made an agreement with Qing Zhen a year ago. If one day Wang's artificial intelligence becomes a disaster, Northwest will accept Qing's people and help Qing Zhen." Zhen and others evacuate to the southwest."

Ren Xiaosu was stunned. He did not expect such a thing to happen.

The big liar and the others have never mentioned it, and it seems that even the big liar is unaware of it.

Zhang Jinglin said to himself: "From that time on, 178 Fortress and the Qing family jointly launched a plan, and within a year, more than 300 Qing family secret scientific researchers were involved. The people came to the northwest and worked hard on this plan. Now things are as expected by Qing Zhen, so I hope you can go to the southwest and help him retreat to the northwest."

"Cooperate with Ying Qing. Zhen is coming to the northwest?" Ren Xiaosu thought about it for a while, then shook his head and said, "No, it will take at least three days to pick up Qing Zhen, and that doesn't include the dangers he and Zhang encountered on the way. Sir, you must have foreseen the danger when you made such an agreement. I went to the Southwest at this time. What should I do with the Sixth Field Division? I can't go. Although I regard Qing Zhen and Luo Lan as friends, they are also now. We are not in critical danger. At this time, I need to be with my soldiers.”

Although we are friends on the other side, everyone in the Sixth Field Division here bears the responsibility. On Xiaosu's shoulders, Luo Lan is a friend, and Zhang Xiaoman and the others are also friends.

Everyone trusted Ren Xiaosu and trusted the young commander to lead everyone out of a way of survival. But now Ren Xiaosu wants to abandon them to save others?

Although P5092 said that Ren Xiaosu could not go to fight guerrillas with the Sixth Field Division this time, it could always be an emergency.

If we really can’t defeat him, we can always save some soldiers by bringing out a behemoth like Chen Chen, right?

Furthermore, Ren Xiaosu promised Zhao Wankun and the soldiers who opened the key door that he would guard the 144th barrier until the last moment and take everyone away together.

Maybe Northwest will still lose after all their efforts, but these promises cannot fail.

However, at this moment, Zhang Xiaoman suddenly ran out from the city gate: "Young Marshal! Young Marshal! Several people ran out of the key door that was opened on the snow mountain before, and now they want to Seeing you!"

Ren Xiaosu was puzzled and asked from a distance: "Who is it? Do I know him?"

"You know him," Zhang Xiaoman shouted. : "It's those knights from the Qinghe Group."

Ren Xiaosu was really confused now. Didn't the knights say they were going to climb the world's highest peak...