In the darkness, a convoy was moving at a rapid pace. The speed reached ninety kilometers per hour.
Most of these trucks were empty, while some were loaded with vehicle-mounted weapons.
There were also trucks carrying forklifts, excavators, and other equipment.
These items were for their defense against potential alien spacecraft and for moving goods.
The journey from the portal to the ruined city of White Gui Shu Fu was approximately seven hundred kilometers.
The majority of this journey consisted of desert terrain. It would be very difficult for ordinary vehicles to traverse such terrain. This convoy could travel in these conditions thanks to its military-grade performance.
On one of the trucks, three young men were seated.
One was driving, while the other two were resting in the back.
"Seven hundred kilometers. It looks like we'll have to drive almost all night to reach it."
"Let me know when you feel tired. We can take turns driving!"
"Don't worry, I've transported emergency supplies before and driven for twenty-four hours straight!"
"That was a long time ago. You were younger then, now you're older."
"I'm only twenty-nine, how am I old?"
At this moment, the third person spoke, "Can you two be quiet? I need to sleep! Let me get some rest first. You don't need to be completely silent, just keep it down. That way, I can fall into a deep sleep."
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On other trucks, various interactions were also taking place.
Meanwhile, at the front of the convoy, a drone was leading the way. By following the drone, they could reach White Gui Shu Fu.
Dragon Country had not yet installed navigation systems here. Therefore, the drone was using its stored route for navigation.
Concurrently, this drone also served as a signal repeater, facilitating communication with the base at the portal.
Behind this drone, several other drones followed at specific intervals, relaying signals.
Su Han was in the underground command center, formulating his plans.
The plan he was formulating involved deciding what items and equipment to transport.
The screen displayed an overhead map of White Gui Shu Fu.
Su Han asked, "Major General Hua Deyun, what do you think would be better to transport?"
Major General Hua Deyun looked at the overhead map and replied, "Of course, we should transport the entire spacecraft assembly plant. Not a single screw should be left behind."
Su Han said, "But we can't fit everything from the spacecraft assembly plant. The number of trucks is insufficient. Therefore, I believe we need to reserve half of our transport capacity to move all the books from the library."
Major General Hua Deyun shook his head and said, "No, no, Deputy Minister Su Han. Using half our transport capacity means over a hundred trucks. The contents of that library don't amount to that much. I estimate ten trucks would be enough to transport all the books from the library."
Ten trucks? Su Han considered it. It was indeed the case. Although the library contained many books, not all of them were needed by Dragon Country. They needed books related to technology. Furthermore, the personnel going this time also brought translators. Through the translators, they would at least be able to identify the types of books.
Su Han's gaze shifted to other areas, and he began to search through factories one by one.
"Chu Shi, what is this factory?" Su Han asked, pointing to a ruin.
Chu Shi replied, "That factory is a supporting facility for the spacecraft assembly plant."
Su Han observed that there were ten factories in close proximity to the spacecraft assembly plant. Factories beyond these ten were spaced much further apart.
Su Han said, "Then let's allocate some transport capacity to search the surrounding supporting factories."
After saying this, Su Han immediately asked, "By the way, Chu Shi, I didn't expect you to know that the ten surrounding factories are related supporting facilities! How did you know?"
Chu Shi said, "Because I recognized them from the old map of Tata Planet. It clearly indicated what these factories were."
"Yes. How did I not think of the old Tata Star map? Chu Shi, quickly get it out and let's take a look." Su Han said.
Chu Shi replied, "The map is still with the Otherworld Development Department. I memorized it."
"Hmm, it seems Chu Shi, you've recorded the entire map of White Gui Shu Fu city," Su Han inquired.
As Su Han had anticipated, Chu Shi admitted that he had memorized the map of White Gui Shu Fu.
Subsequently, Su Han and Major General Hua Deyun together allocated transport capacity. It took them two hours to conclude their discussion.
It was already late at night, and a wave of drowsiness washed over Su Han.
"It seems the plan's results won't be seen until tomorrow night. I'm going to rest now," Su Han said and left the command center.
Major General Hua Deyun and Chu Shi remained in the command center. Major General Hua Deyun was overseeing the construction of the troops and handling convoy matters, while Chu Shi was continuing to analyze data.
In this underground base, a living area was also specially constructed. However, as it was in the first phase, the rooms in this living area were still very rudimentary. Even Su Han's room only had a simple bed.
But for Su Han, this was sufficient.
As soon as Su Han lay down, he fell into a deep sleep.
Meanwhile, in the desert, the convoy continued its journey.
Major General Hua Deyun, true to his military bearing, remained in the command center, directing the convoy and overseeing the construction efforts around the portal.
In the early hours of the morning, after setting up an algorithm, Chu Shi also went to rest. According to Chu Shi, rest was necessary to keep the mind clear.
Thus, it was not until noon the next day that Su Han woke up.
After washing up, Su Han went to the command center.
In the command center, Major General Hua Deyun was still there.
"Major General Hua Deyun, haven't you rested?"
Major General Hua Deyun replied, "Don't worry about me. I slept for three hours, which is enough."
"Has the convoy reached White Gui Shu Fu yet?"
"It has arrived. However, two vehicles broke down en route, and we had to abandon them. Alas, our transport capacity has further diminished. Our people are now concealed at various locations in White Gui Shu Fu. Areas that cannot be explored from space are also being investigated. As soon as the sun sets, we can begin operations. Also, Deputy Minister Su Han, thanks to the efforts of the builders, the second phase of the underground base is complete and will be operational tonight."