Reborn after the apocalypse, stocked up on supplies but still afraid of not having a goddess?

The man lay on the snow, still looking at Ye Zheng unwillingly, his eyes full of resentment.

As blood continued to flow from his chest, his eyes gradually lost their luster.

Ye Zheng placed Diao Qingsong, who was wrapped in a bed sheet, on the firewood pile and poured a bucket of diesel on him.

Then he lit the firewood and lit a cigarette.

In the blazing fire, Ye Zheng seemed to see Diao Qingsong's figure.

He smiled and waved to Ye Zheng, then walked away with a relaxed pace.

After everything was resolved, Ye Zheng led the team away.

There seemed to be no change in Xiaowa Village. There was still a corpse hanging on the tree at the west end of the village, but it was a different person. If there was any change, it was that Xiaowa Village was quieter than before.

Although he had gotten rid of his anger and resolved a problem, Ye Zheng did not feel relieved. The information he got from the leader of the Snowflakes did not make him feel relieved.

He said a lot, but only a few of his words were really useful.

Southeast Province was not originally Snowflake's main target, so they did not deploy too much force in Southeast Province.

They had no intention of controlling the Southeast Province from the beginning.

The Snowflakes active in Southeast Province are only there to contain the Cao family. The Cao family is still in Southeast Province, but no one knows where they are hiding.

Just a few simple sentences, but they contain a lot of information.

First of all, the Snowflake Army active in the Southeast Province has a total of 60,000 to 70,000 people, which is not considered a lot of force. So how much force has the Snowflake Army in other provinces invested?

What about the whole country?

What about the whole world?

Ye Zheng felt very exhausted when trying to compete with such a huge organization, and it would take a long time to accumulate and prepare.

Secondly, the Snowflake Army deployed 60,000 to 70,000 people in Southeast Province, with the sole purpose of containing the Cao family. So how powerful is the Cao family?

Ye Zheng could understand that the Cao family was very powerful. After all, they had received the news more than half a year before the doomsday and were well prepared.

However, Xuehua invested 60,000 to 70,000 people just to contain the Cao family, which made Ye Zheng feel a little scared.

Could it be that the total number of Cao family troops in Southeast Province exceeds 100,000?

If this scale is not reached, the 60,000 to 70,000 Snowflake Army can completely fight the Cao family head-on, and the outcome is unpredictable.

If the total military strength of the Cao family exceeds 100,000 and is still in the Southeast Province, where did so many people go?

We had sent out more than 700 reconnaissance teams before, and they had almost covered the entire Southeast Province, but still hadn't found any trace of them. This was very strange.

But Ye Zheng believed that he was not lying.

If such a large team appeared in other provinces, Xuehua would definitely notice it.

To hide so many people, a huge base is needed, and this base can only be found in the Southeast Province.

After all, Southeast Province is the Cao family's foundation.

But where is this base?

After returning to Sunjialing, Qin Ke immediately reported to Ye Zheng about Yuncheng's developments in the past few days.

What surprised Ye Zheng was that he thought Yang Nian would launch a fierce attack on Yuncheng, but in the end no major battle broke out.

After several attempts, Yang Nianzhen suddenly stopped firing.

Moreover, Yang Nianzhen and Zhao Lianming also had secret negotiations. No one knows what went on in detail, but after the negotiations, Yang Nianzhen quickly entered Yuncheng and Zhao Lianming came to greet him.

Ye Zheng looked suspicious, "Why didn't they fight? Yang Nianzhen's previous probing moves were definitely a test before the general attack, why would he suddenly make peace?"

Qin Ke replied: "Yang Nianzhen was indeed preparing for a general attack. He was ready to send out all his forces that day and was gathering them.

Just as they were gathering, news came from Shuangya Pass that there was an exchange of fire.

Shuangya Pass is more than 500 miles away from here. I don’t know what Yang Nianzhen was thinking, but he actually left several hundred people garrisoned at Shuangya Pass.

Logically speaking, this garrison has no meaning at all, because although Shuangya Pass is strategically located, it is not the only way to reach Yuncheng.

But it was in this meaningless garrison that a very mysterious team was discovered.

There weren't many people, only about three hundred.

Neither side gained much advantage in the exchange of fire.

After receiving the news of the fighting at Shuangya Pass, Yang Nianzhen and Zhao Lianming became very angry and even formed an alliance.

Later, Yang Nianzhen sent someone to find you, saying that he had something to discuss.

I told him that you had something to do in Haicheng and would be back in a few days. I asked him a few questions and he said all these. When I asked him in more detail, he refused to say anything.

You can only wait until you see Yang Nianzhen and ask him yourself."

Ye Zheng took out the map and found Shuangya Pass.

The terrain here is indeed dangerous, with cliffs on both sides and a pass in the middle.

However, if you want to get to Yuncheng from the south, this is not the only way, and under normal circumstances no one would take this road.

The roads in the mountains are narrow and not as easy to travel on as the main roads.

If it was Ye Zheng who arranged it, they would definitely not garrison here. What's the point of garrisoning in a place where it is unlikely that anyone will pass by?

However, in this place where it was unlikely for anyone to pass by, a team actually appeared, which made Ye Zheng a little puzzled.

This team that suddenly appeared is most likely from the Cao family.

Zhao Lianming would never send anyone to wander around here.

Could it be that the Cao family was near Shuangya Pass? And had they always been there?

It is indeed possible!

The closest mountains to Yuncheng are at Shuangyaguan. A secret base can definitely be built in this mountainous area.

Yang Nianzhen suddenly ceased fire and made peace with Zhao Lianming. They must have known something.

Ye Zheng asked the captain of the reconnaissance company, "I sent you out for reconnaissance before. Have you ever been to the mountains near Shuangya Pass?"

The company commander recalled for a while and replied, "We have been there! There were people under Yang Nianzhen stationed at the pass. We went around and wandered around in the mountains, but didn't find anything.

There used to be several coal mines there, but we couldn’t find the entrance to the mine. There was no mark on the map, and the road was difficult to walk on, so we retreated.”

Are there coal mines?

Ye Zheng was almost certain that the people from the Cao family should be hiding in the base of the mine transformation, and the entrance must have been hidden by them.

Yang Nianzhen suddenly stopped attacking Yuncheng and must have discovered something.

There's no point in figuring it out on your own, just ask them and you'll know.

After resting for a day in Sunjialing, Ye Zheng took Yao Dazhuang and Guo Dong to Yuncheng to find Yang Nianzhen the next day.

I thought Yang Nianzhen and Zhao Lianming would divide Yuncheng into two parts, each occupying half, but I didn't expect that they would merge them together and set up their headquarters in the Provincial Library.

Upon learning that Ye Zheng was coming, the two seemed very happy and went out together to greet him.

This surprised Ye Zheng a little.

As soon as he got off the car, Zhao Lianming came up to him and said, "Brother Ye, we've finally got you back. Come on, please come in!"

Yang Nianzhen also stood aside with a smile, "Hurry up! Go upstairs! It's cold outside!"

Ye Zheng was somewhat confused by the attitudes of Zhao Lianming and Yang Nianzhen.

I've talked to them a few times before, and it wasn't a very pleasant experience.

The main thing was that as soon as they met, they acted like they were more numerous and more powerful, and wanted Ye Zheng to submit to them, which made Ye Zheng very uncomfortable.

Now that their attitude has changed so much, Ye Zheng feels even more uncomfortable.

Surrounded by Yang Nianzhen and Zhao Lianming, Ye Zheng entered the conference room with them.

After sitting down, Zhao Lianming's men poured tea for Ye Zheng, and Yang Nianzhen took out two packs of cigarettes for Ye Zheng.

This made Ye Zheng look confused.

Why are they suddenly so friendly?

Zhao Lianming stroked his big bald head and said flatteringly, "Brother Ye, I heard that you went back to Haicheng these days? How is it? Is everything okay at home?"

Ye Zheng smiled faintly, "I didn't return to Haicheng. I led 300 people to raid for more than 700 miles, stabbed to death the leader that Xuehua had just sent to Southeast Province, and destroyed their headquarters."

Zhao Lianming was shocked. "It's only been a few days? You traveled 1,500 miles back and forth? And you killed the leader of the Snowflakes?"

Yang Nianzhen didn't seem to believe it. "Are you kidding? How is this possible?"

There was a map on the wall of the conference room. Ye Zheng walked to the map and circled Xiaowa Village.

"If you don't believe me, just go and take a look. The bastard's body is still hanging at the entrance of the village."

Yao Dazhuang took out a dagger and held it in his hand. "How about we practice with you again in Yuncheng tonight? Who of you two is willing to try it?"

Zhao Lianming was so frightened that he shrank his neck. "Believe it! Believe it! I believe it!"

He had seen Yao Dazhuang's skills. His subordinate had several teeth knocked out just because he said something unpleasant, and he didn't even see how he was beaten.

Yang Nianzhen looked at Yao Dazhuang and seemed to realize that she was not easy to mess with. He laughed dryly and said, "Brother Ye, I mean that it is impossible for others, but it is a piece of cake for you."

Ye Zheng sat back in his chair and said, "Tell me, have you found any traces of the Cao family?"

This time, Yang Nianzheng and Zhao Lianming were even more shocked than before.

They did find traces of the Cao family, but they couldn't figure out how Ye Zheng knew about it.

After a moment of silence, Yang Nianzhen sighed and said, "It is indeed as Brother Ye expected. We have found traces of the Cao family near Shuangya Pass.

I won’t hide it from you either.

I don't know how powerful the Cao family is, but I know that I am definitely no match for them.

I have been keeping an eye on Yuncheng, and I didn't dare come here until the Cao family withdrew from Yuncheng.

I thought they had been almost consumed by the snowflakes and the Cao family was finished.

That day we came to compete with Commander Zhao in Yuncheng. Later, news came from Shuangya Pass that we encountered a small group of troops and had an exchange of fire.

The other side is the regular army.

Then I realized that the Cao family might not be done yet, they were just hiding.

Then I won’t dare to attack Yuncheng again.

If the Cao family is not dealt with, I won’t be able to hold Yuncheng even if I occupy it.

Later, I sent out three more companies to conduct reconnaissance near Shuangyaguan.

As a result, no one came back alive.

Three companies, nearly four hundred people, and not a single one alive!

You know what this means, right?"

Ye Zheng certainly knew what this meant. It meant that the other side either had a large number of people, or the quality of each individual soldier was very high, or both.

Otherwise, it would not be easy to encircle and annihilate all 400 people without leaving a single one behind.

Zhao Lianming also had a distressed look on his face, "I feel like we were fooled by the Cao family!

They deliberately took the opportunity when the Snowflake Army came to reinforce Yuncheng to withdraw from Yuncheng, just to lure us over.

He kills three birds with one stone.

They can use us to destroy the snowflakes in Yuncheng, and also consume our strength.

And if he wants to destroy us, he doesn't have to go all the way to find us. Now, we are here to deliver ourselves to him?"

Yang Nianzhen said: "After this fight, I realized the gap between us and the regular army. I am now very glad that I didn't completely break up with Brother Ye before.

Don’t underestimate me because I have more firepower and more people than you. If we really fight, I’m afraid my 20,000 men won’t be enough to fill the gaps in Brother Ye’s teeth.”

Ye Zheng did not deny what Yang Nianzhen said.

If he hadn't been afraid that Zhao Lianming would take the opportunity to cause trouble, Yang Nianzhen's 20,000 people would be nothing to him.

After a moment of silence, Yang Nianzhen continued to ask, "Brother Ye, I heard that you have had contact with the Cao family. How strong are they? How many people are there? You should know something about them, right?"

Ye Zheng shook his head. "If I knew, I wouldn't have come to Yuncheng. I only recently got a rough idea of ​​their strength. I estimate that their total military strength is more than 100,000!"

"One hundred thousand?"

Zhao Lianming glanced at Yang Nianzhen, then at Ye Zheng, and a layer of cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

Mr. Zhao Lianming has 50,000 people under his command, but these 50,000 people are just a mob when facing the regular army.

Now he was desperate.

Yang Nianzhen was also a little dazed.

One hundred thousand people, even if they were united now, there would still be a big gap in numbers. In terms of individual soldier quality, the gap would be even bigger.

Everyone knows that the Cao family has a military background, and most of their subordinates are regular troops.

"Oh! I shouldn't have come to Yuncheng if I had known!" Zhao Lianming sighed again.

Ye Zheng disagreed.

"In fact, the Cao family was a little too arrogant! He made a bad move!"

Zhao Lianming and Yang Nianzhen turned their gazes to Ye Zheng at the same time, with a little hope in their eyes.

"Do you have a way to deal with the Cao family?" the two asked in unison.

Ye Zheng's lips curled up slightly, "Of course!

The Cao family should have eliminated the snowflakes first, and then defeated us one by one.

This wastes time, but is safer.

The Cao family is probably very confident in their own abilities, and they also think that we will fight to the death when we get to Yuncheng, and they will be able to take advantage of the situation.

Finally, after our strength was greatly weakened, he came out to clear the area and wiped us out in one fell swoop.

But now, haven’t you discovered the Cao family’s intentions in advance?

And the fight did not end in a lose-lose situation. Now the Cao family is the one suffering.

If we unite together, won't it be much more difficult for the Cao family to destroy us than before?"

Zhao Lianming touched his bald head and thought for a moment before saying, "What you said is not bad, but we have less than 100,000 people in total. How can we defeat Cao's 100,000 regular troops?"

Yang Nianzhen still looked unhappy. "If we stay in our hometown, we will be destroyed by the Cao family sooner or later. Now that we have united together, our chances of winning are a little better, but still less than half.

I guess we're still going to lose, right?"

Ye Zheng walked to the map, looked at the Shuangya Pass area for a few more times, then turned around and said, "Everything depends on human effort!

We are not at an advantage, but we are not without any chance.

To win when the few are fighting the many, we must unite as one, without any hesitation, and without suspicion of each other, and we must have unified command and overall planning. "

Yang Nianzhen and Zhao Lianming looked at each other and began to murmur in their hearts.

If the three forces want to unify their command, they must elect a presidential decree.

The two of them jointly garrisoning Yuncheng was just a temporary measure and a simple alliance, with no one in charge of the other.

From the perspective of the situation, everyone understands that presidential leadership is necessary to turn the situation around.

But who should serve as the president?