Chapter 3 Controversy (2)

"This morning, I took a helicopter to the mountainous area. At Shanshenling, I observed the rat group at close range. It was obvious that the rat group now has formed a terrible large group through repeated aggregation... Its width has reached 20 kilometers, and its length is even more difficult to estimate. When the rat group rushed down from the hillside, although weeds were covered, it gave people the feeling that the whole mountain was moving!" Lin Yusen's eyes were full of worries, and the dull voice was like describing a terrible nightmare: "At that time, I had a feeling that in front of such a terrible biological cluster, our defense line was about to collapse! Thinking about the overwhelming rat group rushing down from the mountainous area like an avalanche, the earth was shaking, and the vision was completely blocked by the rat group... Especially the decisive battle is likely to be held in the dark, and I felt that our defense line was very dangerous."

"...I am an amateur in military affairs. I do not doubt the combat will of the troops, and I believe we have many powerful weapons. However, it is far from enough to just relocate the villages and towns west of National Highway 310! The mountains and forests west of National Highway 310 are high, and it is difficult for the troops to fully grasp the movements of the rat group. Once the rat group breaks through National Highway 310, the situation will be out of control. Therefore, I suggest that villages and towns within at least 20 kilometers east of National Highway 310 must also be relocated forcibly. We must be prepared to fight scorched earth near National Highway 310. Even if some areas of Zhongjiang City are destroyed, we must firmly block the impact of the rat group - the decisive battle with the rat group will be very difficult in the future!"

Lin Yusen finished his speech. Everyone in the conference room looked pale. Vice Premier Zhang Huaiyu pondered for a moment, looked around and asked, "What do you think of Professor Lin's suggestions?"

Mayor Qian Ming frowned and said, "National Highway 310 is 600 kilometers, and 20 kilometers back is a area of ​​tens of thousands of square kilometers. There are at least hundreds of thousands of people in this area, so it is difficult to relocate for compulsory. Zhongjiang City is limited, and now Zhongjiang citizens cannot get out... Moreover, the current Rat Group Forward is only 50 kilometers away from National Highway 310. Even if these villagers are forced to be transferred, is it time to go?"

"Now the main force of the rat group is still looting the villages and towns in mountainous areas. It is estimated that it will take about 7-10 days to approach National Highway 310. Although this time is a little tight, if the organization is effective, it should be possible to move these hundreds of thousands of people to the hinterland of Zhongjiang City." Lin Yusen explained.

Zhang Wenbin, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Health, also asked: "Also, there are 6 isolated villages and towns in plague-epidemic areas near National Highway 310. How do people here transfer?

"It is precisely because of these 6 villages and towns in the epidemic areas that should be transferred!" Lin Yusen raised his voice: "Once the rat group rushes into these villages and towns, the consequences will be unimaginable!"

Vice Premier Zhang Huaiyu was shocked. He thought about it and asked Major General Lin Hai for his opinion first:

"Chief Staff Lin, can you talk about your views from a military perspective?"

Major General Lin Hai hesitated for a moment and said, "What Professor Lin said makes sense. It is difficult to fully develop firepower on the west side of National Highway 310. Of course, if all the residents on the east side of National Highway 310 are moved, the combat will be more confident at that time."

"There are three divisions on the front line, as well as artillery and air force. Even with such strong strength, it cannot stop the mice?" Deputy Minister Zhang Wenbin questioned in a stern tone: "We must burn several counties in the western part of Zhongjiang City to ruins?"

Chief of Staff Lin Hai smiled bitterly.

"Or can you consider relocating residents in some areas?" Mayor Qian Ming, who is smart, made a suggestion: "At present, the army has basically mastered the movement routes of rat groups? Can the villages and towns involved in these routes be transferred first, so that the workload will be much smaller."

"What should I do in the six villages and towns in the epidemic areas? Are they on the rat group movement route?" Deputy Minister Zhang Wenbin asked the lieutenant colonel who operated the notebook.

"There are 3 in." Lieutenant Colonel replied looking at the map.

“How many people are there?”

"There are more than 3,700 people in the three villages and towns."

"3,700 people," Deputy Minister Zhang Wenbin moaned in pain: "For a moment, go find a suitable place to isolate these thousands of people."

There was a lot of discussion in the conference room, and no one agreed. Vice Premier Zhang Huaiyu turned to Governor Qin: "Old Qin, what about your opinion?"

"Well, Professor Lin's proposal makes sense. We must be more fully prepared for the future fight against rat groups. I personally think that Mayor Qian's plan is operational, and of course Minister Zhang's concerns also exist," Governor Qin thought for a while and said, "Now we can only grit our teeth and take over 2-3 large hotels in Zhongjiang City as isolation areas, and carry the burden of these thousands of people in the epidemic area first."

"There are still hotels there that can be taken over now," Mayor Qian complained: "The number of people in the city is now quarantined has exceeded 10,000, and the hotels that can be taken over are already overcrowded..."

"No matter how difficult it is, we must do it!" Deputy Prime Minister Zhang Huaiyu slapped the table: "Just follow Governor Qin's opinion!"

Mayor Qian closed his mouth, Vice Premier Zhang Huaiyu turned his head, looked at Lin Yusen and asked politely: "Professor Lin, do you have any other suggestions?"

Lin Yusen shook his head. The current plan is to achieve the best result. Although it has only migrated the villagers in some areas. As long as the movement route of the rat group has not changed significantly, the army should be able to launch an attack on the rat group.

Vice Premier Zhang Huaiyu was about to announce the end of the meeting, but saw Gao Fei hurried into the conference room.

"Vice Premier Huaiyu, a vicious public security case occurred in Ganshui County!" Gao Fei reported with a serious expression.

Vice Premier Zhang Huaiyu raised his eyebrows: "Hmm? Let's be more specific."

"At 5:40 pm today, at the Industrial and Commercial Bank of Ganshui County, several gangsters robbed an armored car. Three escort security guards were beaten to death, and one was seriously injured. Several citizens were injured in the gun battle. The gangsters robbed a large amount of cash and tried to escape, but were surrounded by public security forces that rushed to the scene. Now the gangsters have taken a large number of hostages to confront the police in the bank hall."

"How many hostages are there?" Vice Premier Zhang Huaiyu frowned.

"There are about 20 people, and the specific number is still unclear."

"Director Gao!" Mayor Qian said dissatisfied: "You can just handle such a public security case yourself. Is it necessary to get it to the command center for discussion?"

"Mayor Qian, the situation is very special now. After Zhongjiang City was closed, the whole city was panicked. Ganshui County is a front-line city that fights rat groups, with a large number of troops stationed there. In this case, there are even criminals who dare to take risks. If we do not take decisive measures to deter criminals, the consequences may be unimaginable." Gao Fei said in a tough tone: "I need authorization."

"What do you want to do?" asked Vice Premier Zhang Huaiyu.

"Shoot the gangsters. Then inform the citizens of the city through the media about the incident and the number of gangsters killed."

"That hostage?" Mayor Qian asked hesitantly.

"The safety of hostages is second. If the signs of such vicious crime are not suppressed, once this momentum spreads, there is a possibility of large-scale riots in Zhongjiang City." Gao Fei expressed his opinion with a tense face.

Vice Premier Zhang Huaiyu looked at Deputy Minister Liao Xu with a consultative look.

Deputy Minister Liao Xu nodded: "I agree with Director Gao's opinion. Now we must use thunder means to show our determination. Otherwise, the situation may be out of control."

"Director Gao, I now authorize you to take decisive measures to kill the criminals." Deputy Prime Minister Zhang Huaiyu gave instructions: "However, you must formulate a complete plan and do your best to ensure the safety of the hostages."
Chapter completed!