This Game is Too Real

　　, this game is too real

　　 Seven o'clock in the evening.

　　 The night is deep.

　　 Next to the towering steel fortress, a heavy truck stopped steadily.

　　 Compared with the driver who jumped from the car, the size of this car can be described by the word stalwart. However, if it were put together with the steel platform and crawler beside him, the stalwart figure would seem a little small.

　　 Looking far away is like a bug crawling on the side of a shoe.

　　 The driver who got out of the truck used the flatbed to operate the automated loading and unloading platform, and unloaded the cubes of metal blocks from the truck.

　　 These metal blocks are all pressed from recycled garbage. The specifications are cubes with a length, width and height of one meter each, with a density ranging from 6 to 7 g/cm3.

　　 has a car door, a hood, and various metal parts, all of which are firmly pressed together, it is difficult to tell what they looked like before.

　　 I have to say that the residents of those shelters are really capable. Not only are they strong in physical fitness, they are also very enthusiastic about their work, and they have almost scraped off everything that can be recycled.

　　The only slot is that things that cannot be recycled seem to have been stuffed in by them...

　　 But it's harmless.

　　 These metal blocks will be sent to a special processing workshop later, and run from one module to another, undergo a series of automated production processes, and finally become what they need.

　　The unusable waste will be automatically removed from the production line during the production process.

　　Wearing thick protective clothing, the engineer wearing a hard hat unfolded the flexible screen of the tablet computer while walking towards Li De, who was standing next to the temporary warehouse.

　　 "Today's collection volume is 112 tons of scrap steel. I will send them to the production line later, and I can start the replacement of the crawler tracks tomorrow."

　　 Li De: "How much steel do we need in total? I mean, that kind of garbage."

　　Engineer: "At least 3,000 tons... Maybe it's 5,000 tons."

　　 Li De frowned.

　　 "Why is the error so big?"

　　 The engineer said helplessly.

"No way, the quality of the steel of those civilian vehicles is too bad. It is estimated to save cost and weight. They are filled with a large amount of carbon-based copolymers that cannot be recycled. Plus the oxidized part, basically one ton of scrap steel can be recycled. 400 kg is optimistic."

"In addition, I have to say that what we need is not only steel, but also rare metals...I don't expect to get titanium or uranium in this horrible place, but tungsten is the bottom line. Otherwise, we can go further west by 500 kilometers at most. It has to drop anchor once."

　　 Tracks and wheels are the hardest hit areas for wear.

　　 The mechanical structure such as bearings and transmission wheels is not to mention, even if it is not as severe as the wear and tear of the track, regular replacement is necessary.

　　 In fact, according to reason, the recycling value of abandoned vehicles in underground garages that are not soaked in water is relatively high, and the recycling rate can reach 40% or even 50%.

　　 If it's those scrap cars that are exposed in the wilderness or unmanned roads, the recycling rate of 30% may be enough.

　　 After all, rainwater is weakly acidic under natural conditions. Even if the acidity of carbonic acid is weaker, two centuries of "pickling" will be lost even if the material technology is advanced.

　　 And pickling is more deadly than oxidation. Oxidation is just rust at any rate. The frame of the car may collapse, but the metal elements are still there and won’t run away. If it is pickling, the ionized cations will be carried into the soil by rainwater, and it will be really not found.

　　 Li De's brow furrowed tighter, and he carefully summed up what the engineer said to him.

　　 500 kilometers and then anchor again...

　　 According to the route they planned on the map, 500 kilometers may not be able to go out of the valley province.

　　 If you drop anchor in the wilderness, then you are really finished.

　　 "I understand the situation. I will ask people from the Marine Warfare Division to send a search team to focus on searching for rare metal materials in this area."

　　 The engineer shook his head and said.

"It is difficult to find in this area. I propose to find it near the Fifth Ring Road of Qingquan City. The most basic common sense is that the more intensive the civilized activities, the higher the macroscopic utilization of rare metals. Especially those maglev vehicles, regardless of Is it the magnetic generating device on the car, the tall buildings along the way and the magnetic levitation roadbed buried under the highway, all contain what we need... These are not found in the suburbs without a three-dimensional road network."

"Also, the search for a controllable fusion fuel rod has to start quickly. The fuel rod we are currently using only has 8% of the fusion fuel left. Even if our track does not break down, I am afraid we have to find a place. Stop to solve this problem."

　　 Li De: "How long will the remaining energy last?"

　　 Engineer: "Enough for us for a long time, but you know, we can't stay here forever."

　　 If it's just that point of production consumption, this 8% of energy is enough for them to use next year.

　　 But as his engineer said, they can't stay here all the time.

　　 The most energy-consuming place for this land-bound fortress is not the production workshops on it, but its four engines.

　　 Pushing tens of thousands of tons of fortresses to move forward steadily on land, if converted to diesel engines, it is estimated that one kilometer will cost a few tons of oil, which is equivalent to 1 or 2 armored divisions marching on off-road terrain.

　　 Li De: "The contact point for Vault 404 has just been established, and their people are helping us find a guide. They should be able to set off within two days at the earliest, and the problem should not be big."

　　 The engineer sighed.

"Hope, actually, compared to the collection work, recycling nuclear fuel rods is not so urgent, as long as they can be found before departure. Speaking of which, I have to praise the blue jackets for their high efficiency. It was beyond my expectation. What benefits did you promise them? I think their energy is almost like a drug."

　　 At the second half of the sentence, the engineer had an incredible expression on his face, looking at his boss curiously.

　　 Li De also had a complicated expression on his face, and he didn't seem to know how to answer this question.

　　 To be honest, when he saw the results of today's resource collection, he was also surprised.

According to their past experience, it is good to hire local survivors to help pick up trash. It is good to collect 300 kg of trash every day. After all, cutting, transporting, and compacting all take time, and the indigenous people are relatively dumb and work. Coming all sorts of distressed, watching people's blood pressure soar.

　　 However, these blue coats actually took only one afternoon, and the average collection volume per capita was more than 500 kilograms! Reached 200% of their expectations!

　　 If this is given to them for a whole day, wouldn’t the per capita production capacity be more than one ton?

　　 This enthusiasm for work is almost nothing!

　　Although it has nothing to do with him, Li De still couldn't help being curious about how much his manager paid them to make them motivated.

　　 "Where are they?"

　　 "I have come back, now I am cooking in the camp."

　　 Li De nodded.

　　 It’s good to come back safely.

　　 At this time, a staff member of the Logistics Department suddenly walked from the side.

　　 "Chief, there is your call."

　　 "Transfer the communication to me."

　　 took out a toothpick box-sized earphone from his pocket and hung it next to his ear. Li De stretched out his index finger and tapped on the white earphone.

　　 The dark green light beam was projected forward, and soon a three-dimensional holographic image was woven directly in front, showing the contours of the opponent's facial features and bust.

　　 "Your holographic communication system is good, how much is it?"

　　 Li De coughed softly as he looked at Chu Guang who was curious about him.

　　 "...We have not considered selling this for now."

"All right."

　　 Chu Guang in the holographic image nodded, as if to express understanding, Li De hoped that he really understood.

　　 squeezed a smile from his face, Li De continued.

"Is there a problem?"

　　 Chu Guang did not directly answer this question, but smiled as he watched him, and said in a relaxed tone.

　　 "Nothing special, just want to ask, how do you feel about the work efficiency of our workers?"

　　 "Very...very good." Li De wanted to say very good, but suddenly realized that he was an old fox who was good at disguising, so he changed his words temporarily.

　　 Unfortunately, the other party seemed to have caught the change in the expression on his face, and there was a slight smile on the corner of his mouth.

　　 Li De suddenly felt regretful.

　　Or I shouldn't have passed this set of holographic image communication equipment.

　　 The original intention of this thing is to make communication more convenient.

　　 But now, it seems that there is only one person who is convenient.

　　 "I'm glad to get such a high evaluation from you!"

　　 "Uh, it's not as high as you think, but it's not bad. I have to admit that your workers are very dedicated, which is very valuable."

　　 "Then let's talk about costs!"

　　 Hearing these words, Li De's expression changed instantly. Although far from turning his face, it is still somewhat unsightly.

　　 "My friend, hasn't the salary issue been negotiated? A temporary price increase is not a sign of keeping promises."

　　 "Please don't be nervous, my friend," Chu Guang smiled calmly, motioned for him to relax, and continued, "I'm not talking about salary, but about...well, value-added services."

　　 "Value-added services?" Li De was taken aback for a moment, and his tight expression subconsciously relaxed a little.

　　 This is the first time he has heard of such a strange word.

Chu Guang smiled and continued: "Yes, when you want to improve the efficiency of the workers, you have to put money in their pockets and bribe them to work harder, instead of paying them dead wages... or another. To put it more euphemistically, you have to give them a commission so that they can feel the joy of growth from the production process. Want to know how I did it?"

　　 Li De wanted to say that he didn't want to know, but he always felt that no matter what he said, this guy would find a way to continue the topic from the beginning, so he didn't say anything at all.

　　 Sure enough, the manager in the blue jacket in front of him did not "disappoint" him. This guy didn't even give him time to answer the conversation, and continued to talk to himself without a second.

"In addition to the stipulated hourly wage, I will give them a sum of money for every kilogram of scrap they collect, so they will work hard. The numbers you see on the production list are not Because of their courage and strength and the dedication you said, but because of my money."

　　 Li De didn't want to listen anymore.

　　 to go around is actually a meaning.

　　 he said sternly.

"How much do you want?"

　　 Chu Guang smiled and said.

　　 "Not much, in terms of our close relationship, every ton...well, how about 5CR? For you, it's just a few buckets of money for instant noodles."

　　 Although he would not use the money to buy instant noodles.

　　 After hearing Chu Guang's request, Li De did not immediately express his position, but silently settled an account in his heart.

　　If the daily production capacity is 200 tons, it means that they will have to spend an extra 1,000CR budget.

how to say?

　　 This number happened to be stuck in a very ambiguous interval.

　　 If you don’t pay the money, the other party will probably not use “extra” money to subsidize their own labor and stimulate them to increase production. Even if those blue coats don't wear their foreign work, I am afraid it will be difficult for them to work hard like they do today.

　　 is to spend nearly a thousand CR budget every day to buy so-called value-added services?

　　 Or maintain the current fixed expenses and reduce production capacity to "normal" levels?

　　 Chu Guang did not urge, but patiently waited for the logistics section chief to think.

　　 His brows were loose and frowned, and he seemed to have made a judgment in his heart. Li De said with a straight face, staring at his holographic image.

　　 "What about today's value-added services? Do I have to pay you extra money?"

　　 Upon hearing these words, a happy smile appeared on Chu Guang's face.

　　 He who has done sales knows this too well.

　　When a customer keeps inquiring or picking up prices, it shows that he is hesitating in his heart. Maybe he will buy, maybe not, the probability is 50-50.

　　 And when the customer put aside the transaction itself, but instead asked about the insignificant gifts, the transaction has basically stabilized.

　　 The next thing is to make the customer feel that they are taking advantage of it.

　　 "That's not necessary, today's 6 hours is a trial period for value-added services, and there is no charge."

　　 Li De laughed.

　　 "You taught me a lesson... Are you interested in working in a company? I can write you a letter of introduction, recommending you to the management. To be honest, you are really a shame to stay in this horrible place."

　　 Chu Guang said modestly: "Don't dare, I just want to let my residents live in this miserable world, so I have to plan more carefully."

　　 felt a little more comfortable.

　　 Li De sighed lightly, glanced at the sky, and slowly nodded his raised head.

"make a deal."

　　……

　　 It’s not unacceptable to spend an extra 1,000CR a day on the budget.

　　 In any case, the labor cost here is much cheaper than the mechanical cost, and the efficiency of the latter in a complex environment may not be higher than the former.

　　1000CR is only 500 kilograms of grain, or one ton of monosaccharides or polysaccharides that can be synthesized by "consuming a little air".

　　 If what they need is a gunpowder rifle, it would be better to use the leftover scraps of the processed parts to deal with it. The cost may be cheaper than the crops that take time to cultivate.

　　 At this time, several soldiers from the Marine Warfare Division, drivers, and engineers were draping their backs on their shoulders, talking and laughing, returning from the direction of the shelter residents’ camp.

　　 "That mashed lamb is simply delicious!"

　　 "How did they come up with it? They can cook food with steam! And it's so delicious!"

　　 "From the information, people seem to have eaten that way 300 years ago."

　　 "300 years ago?! That's really long enough."

　　 "Yes, it's longer than the prosperity era... But I doubt that just steaming can really kill the microorganisms in food?"

　　 "Look at your unseen look, the temperature of the steam is much higher than that of boiling water!"

　　 "This is the truth... well, the only fault that can be singled out is that it consumes more fuel. First boil the water, and then use steam to heat the food. These small days with blue coats are quite enjoyable."

　　 "Strange knowledge has increased again."

　　 Today's work is over. If there is no emergency, the rest of the time will be theirs.

The most pleasant enjoyment in life is to leave work on time after a busy day, take a comfortable hot bath, then go to the cafeteria to pick up a glass of synthetic milk or hot cocoa, and go to the activity room to play two rounds of billiards or poker with colleagues , By the way, a few words.

　　 By the way, I have to share the joy of tasting food with everyone!

　　 You only need a bucket of instant noodles to buy a bowl of fragrant mashed potatoes, which is simply too affordable!

　　 And there is pine nut stewed fish soup tonight! It seems to be called by this name.

I don’t know what kind of forage the blue coats put in the soup~www.novelmt.com~ actually makes the stinky mutant catfish smell less smelly, and if you bite it, it is full of collagen. The feeling, taste and taste are simply amazing!

　　 The food they usually eat is relatively light, with less salt and less oil. Although the nutrition is completely sufficient, the taste is always a little less meaningful.

　　 The "canteen" of those blue jackets is good everywhere, the only drawback is that you need to bring your own tableware and chopsticks, there is no disposable bowl.

　　 But this is nothing to them.

A few people first discussed with the engineer brother in the logistics department, and quickly convinced the guy with a bowl of mashed potatoes to let him operate the processing workshop with a flat plate, and gave them a few thin paper-like steel. Bowl, and spoon for soup.

　　 These steel bowls are not pure steel, but polymer composite steel. The material is mainly leftover scrap from cutting steel, plus some cheap synthetic resins, so the cost is very cheap. They all use them as disposable bowls and chopsticks, and throw them away when they are used up, saving even the effort of washing dishes.

　　 "...After we were busy outside, those lucky dogs were sitting in the office and blowing hot air. It was so exasperating!"

　　 "That is, if you don't show off with them, I'm so sorry for the northwest wind we drank today!"

　　 "Agree, you must show off!"

　　 "Hahaha, greedy these dogs!"

　　 A group of young men reached a consensus and got on the elevator talking and laughing. It felt like an oasis in the desert.

　　 Li De, who was standing not far away, and the engineer holding the tablet were confused. They seemed to understand what they were talking about, but they didn't seem to understand.

　　 "......?"

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