Chapter 964 Target Gold Mine
Everyone had never heard of the work point system, so they were very curious. However, after listening to Lin Hao's introduction to the work point system, their eyes suddenly lit up. This was much more convenient than using oceans.

However, some people still raised objections, such as Milong who asked doubtfully:
"Commander, what should we do with the money we have?"

Many soldiers still have a lot of money in their hands, and they don’t have any work points. Now that some supplies from the Logistics Department are open to the people, those soldiers must have some ideas.

"A unified system of work points and oceans!" Lin Hao thought about it and came up with a plan.

In fact, whether it is the work-point system or the ocean, the basis of everything is material. Only with sufficient material can the system be implemented. Otherwise, without the system, everything will be in vain.

What Lin Hao lacks the least is supplies, so he doesn't have to worry about a collapse regardless of the work-point system or the ocean. The only thing he has to pay attention to is the purchase limit.

At least before it develops, the materials put on the market need to be consistent with the work points released.

"I understand!" Milong understood it as soon as he heard it. He liked to think about these business principles, otherwise he would not be in Zenda City. While others were still suffering, he had already become rich.

The next step is to build various infrastructures, which first require a large amount of supplies.

For example, food. Fortunately, the airport’s own inventory is enough for a group to eat for two months. Even if there are two thousand more people now, it can at least last for a month.

In addition to the flour, rice, meat, fruits and vegetables that Lin Hao had prepared in advance, there was no need to worry about supplies at all.

As long as they work hard, they don't have to worry about having no food to eat.

There is no shortage of main building materials such as earth, stone, and wood. Not only that, there is also sufficient transportation capacity such as trucks prepared by Lin Hao, which can save a lot of manpower.

There is also the needed cement and construction steel. The airport does not have much in stock. Fortunately, when Lin Hao came, he bought several thousand tons of cement, which can last for a while. As for steel, it is a bit troublesome.

It’s not that it’s impossible to buy it, but the United States has entered wartime control and many materials have begun to be rationed. It is definitely not an easy task for a private individual to buy dozens or hundreds of tons of steel.

Of course, it’s nothing to Lin Hao. He can always find a way to get a hundred tons of steel or other materials.

But the problem is that he needs not just hundreds of tons, but even tens of thousands of tons. Without a valid reason, buying so much steel will definitely cause problems.

This is also the reason why Lin Hao registered so many companies before. In addition to facilitating the purchase of machinery and equipment, he can also cooperate with all parties in the name of the company, which makes it much easier to purchase steel or other materials.

When thinking about industry, the issue of electricity is inevitable, so Lin Hao pointed to the Salween River and said:

“Next, we’re going to build a dam on the Salween River!”

Hearing this, everyone was stunned. They didn't know why Lin Hao wanted to mobilize so many troops to build a dam. This was not something that could be accomplished with just a few words.

"Commander, why do we need to build a dam with such a small number of people?" Long Wenjian was not well-educated and did not understand much, so he asked in confusion.

Lin Yi and Meng Fanle were students themselves, so they knew a little bit about things. Their eyes lit up when they heard this.

"Commander, do you want to build a hydroelectric power station?" Meng Fanle asked hurriedly.

"Yes!" Lin Hao nodded.

In fact, the best is thermal power generation, because the equipment for this technology is very mature, and there is no difficulty in either construction or technology.

But one thing is that Myanmar’s coal resources are not abundant now, and most of them are occupied by daily life, so Lin Hao set his sights on the most abundant hydropower resources.

Fortunately, hydroelectric power generation is not that complicated. It just changes the driving force from coal-fired water to water power.

At that time, we just need to buy a batch in the United States. This can be done if we have money. If we really can't buy it, the worst that can happen is that we can just dismantle it.

There is no other way. The construction of a city cannot be separated from electricity. Once a hydroelectric power station is built, steel mills, shipyards, milk powder factories, woolen mills, printing and dyeing factories, food processing plants, and canning factories can be built accordingly.

After it is built, the primary resources here will be deeply processed, and he will not have to purchase a large amount of basic materials every time.

After the production capacity is improved, he will have the ability to be self-sustaining, which means that his strength will be stronger and countless people will come to him.

Therefore, the hydropower station is the most critical first step and the starting point of the entire development plan.

All planning will rely on the power station as an infrastructure. This is related to Lin Hao's far-reaching plans, and its importance cannot be overemphasized.

As the saying goes, those who do not plan for eternity are not qualified to plan for the moment.

"Commander, are you really going to build a city here?" Long Wenjian couldn't help swallowing, he thought it was too crazy.

"Of course, you think it's impossible?" Lin Hao looked at him with a smile on his face.

"No!" Long Wenjian shook his head upon hearing this, and then said:
"I think it's crazy. We are now in enemy-occupied territory and are in urgent need of many supplies. For example, we can't get the hydroelectric generators you just mentioned, and also various types of steel..."

After seeing everyone's worried expressions, Lin Hao said:
"Don't worry about supplies. It's not a problem for me. I will find a way to solve it."

"Next, we will have a new batch of supplies shipped in. Milong, you need to add more manpower to your logistics department!"

"Ah? More supplies are being transported in?" Upon hearing that new supplies were going to be transported in, Milong rubbed his hands.

Long Wenjian looked puzzled: "Commander, we are blocked by the little day, how can we transport it in?"

He still found it a little unconvincing. He always felt that this was a bit nonsense. After all, how could he just sit and watch the enemy come to help him?
"I've said it before, these are not issues you should worry about. You just need to do well in the period I've arranged for you. As for the rest, I'll naturally take care of it." Lin Hao said firmly.

Although everyone had doubts in their hearts, since Lin Hao had said this, they would naturally not be so tactful as to get to the bottom of it.

"However, these supplies are not given away for free!" At this point, Lin Hao changed the subject and said:

"These materials need to be traded for gold or antiques or other items of equivalent value."

"After all, in this chaotic world, only these things are valuable. Paper money is just a pile of waste paper, and gold is the real currency."

The reason why Lin Hao did this was to dispel everyone's doubts. After all, Lin Hao took out so many supplies, could it be that they were all picked up? There must be a price to pay.

Besides, Lin Hao does need some money to set up a business and purchase supplies in the United States.

Even opening a bank in the future will require sufficient gold as an anchor.

"Commander, we are in the enemy-occupied area now, and we don't have much gold!" Milong was in a dilemma.

Even if he plundered the people, he wouldn't be able to get much gold. They were all poor, so Milong couldn't bring himself to do it.

"So, our next target is the gold mine controlled by this little guy!" Lin Hao said, pointing at the gold mine on the map.

The reason for choosing this gold mine, in addition to wanting gold, was also for the miners here.

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Payandang Gold Mine is the largest gold mine in the entire Salween River Basin, occupying a river channel more than ten kilometers long. It produces the largest amount of gold sand and also has the largest number of gold diggers.

There were nearly three thousand gold diggers in the entire mine, most of whom were Chinese, as well as prisoners of war and local indigenous people.

Looking from a high place, the river was filled with heads of people.

These people bent over and lowered their heads, standing in the water and using dustpans to sift the gold sand bit by bit, carefully distinguishing it. The experienced local gold diggers, relying on their livelihood, chose the best locations, usually near the shore or on the shallows, where the water was no more than thigh-deep, making the work easier.

The Chinese and prisoners of war gathered mostly in deep water, with the water in the farthest reaches even up to their waists.

Sometimes you need to sink your whole body into the water to shovel up the mud and sand in the river, and then slowly sift it with your hands raised, and the physical effort you exert is several times that of others.

In this way, the gold sand they obtained every day was only enough to exchange for a little food.

Not only that, but they sometimes have to endure insults from the daily grind, and at the same time have to be wary of being targeted by malicious Aboriginal gold prospectors.

Due to soaking in cold water every day and insufficient nutrition, many of those with weak constitutions could not hold on and fainted on the ground.

As for these people, Xiao Rizi didn't even think about treating them. He just shot them again and threw them down the river.

As the work was about to end, the gold diggers in the river dragged their tired bodies ashore. Some could not stand the cold and could not help rubbing their hands. Everyone gathered together to keep each other warm.

"Baka, don't gather together!" When Xiao Ri saw a group of people gathered together, he immediately fired a shot into the sky, signaling them to disperse.

With no other choice, they had to disperse. Although the sun was shining brightly and they felt warm in the sun, after soaking in the water for too long, the cold wind would still make them feel bone-chilling.

The closing time is also the most chaotic day at the gold mine. Those indigenous gold diggers who rely on their easy life will also attack the Chinese gold diggers at this time.

The Chinese gold diggers subconsciously gathered together, and the indigenous gold diggers waved sticks and beat them up. Anyone who dared to fight back would be beaten up immediately.

The people who were on patrol laughed at the scene in front of them, and some of them even pointed and talked, with no intention of stopping it.

There were screams, shouts and curses everywhere. Due to hunger and being soaked in water for a day, they had no power to fight back against the indigenous gold diggers who were beating them with sticks.

Some prisoners of war could not bear it anymore and tried to escape along the river, but they were targeted by Xiao Rizi and shot down with one shot.

The major in charge of guarding the gold mine poured a glass of sake and took a sip, then said slowly:

"What a wonderful symphony, paired with sake~!"

"Major!" At this time, a signalman came running over and said with his head down:
"Headquarters just called and the Colonel asked for no less than 200 kilograms of gold to be delivered in three days!"

Upon hearing this, the major immediately lost interest. Guarding a gold mine was indeed a lucrative job. In just one month, he had saved up more than ten kilograms of gold.

If he brought all of them back home, it would be enough for him to become a wealthy man, but there would also be a lot of people eyeing this place.

"Got it. Tell the colonel that I need more prisoners of war. There are still too few people mining here!"

After all, gold is not iron ore or coal mine. The yield of gold panning is very low. If you want to increase production, you can only increase the number of people.

"Yes, Major!"

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On the other side, Lin Hao, with the guard company and the reconnaissance company, had arrived near the gold mine.

Soon, a scout returned and reported:
"Commander, there are only a hundred or so miners in the mine, and there are about three thousand miners, and there is a riot going on right now."

The scout didn't know the details and simply thought the conflict was a riot.

"Riot? They won't take care of our daily lives?" Lin Hao was puzzled. If this was a riot, they would definitely take care of our daily lives.

"No one cares. It's like everyone is watching the show!" The scout was also confused.

"Got it. Tell everyone that 'Si La Si La' is dead.' We'll raid the Japanese mine in five minutes and leave no one alive!" Lin Hao officially changed Long Wenjian's name. He still felt that 'Si La Si La' was more catchy.

Long Wenjian sighed weakly and said helplessly, "Yes, Commander!"

At this time, at the gold mine, a group of ordinary people were still watching the show, but behind him, something strange happened.

"Da da da~, da da da da~!" A series of crisp gunshots rang out, echoing in the valley.

Those who were watching the show were caught off guard, and blood splattered all over their bodies, and they fell down like leeks.

Hearing the gunshot, Major Xiao Rizi was about to stand up, but a gunshot rang out and a bloody hole appeared on his body.

Then he took a few steps back, shaking violently, and sat down on a chair. His eyes were full of disbelief as to why there was a gunshot.

"Swish, swish, swish~!" At this time, a series of sharp and rapid sounds were heard, and the experienced veteran immediately shouted.

"Mortar, mortar!"

60mm and 82mm mortars took turns bombarding, and after the bombardment, basically no one was left standing.

The natives who had been beating up the Chinese miners were stunned when they saw this. More than half of the people they relied on had died, and they panicked.

At this time, fierce gunfire rang out, and dozens of people emerged from the surrounding jungle, holding M14 fully automatic rifles and frantically pulling the trigger at Xiao Rizi.

After a fierce hail of bullets, all the remaining people were wiped out. The battle was soon over, and the sporadic resistance was quickly put out.

After taking over the gold mine, Lin Hao immediately ordered people to take over the warehouse and gave orders that anyone who took advantage of the chaos to rob should be shot on the spot.

After everything stabilized, Lin Hao took people to inspect the miners. He was still a little surprised when he found that many of them were prisoners of war.

"You are prisoners of war. Which unit are you from?" Lin Hao asked with a frown.

"Reporting to the commander, we are second lieutenants of the armored forces from the 200th Division of the Fifth Army!" A second lieutenant stood up and said, enduring the pain in his body.

Lin Hao nodded when he heard this. The first batch of the Second Expeditionary Force to enter Burma to fight consisted of three armies with a total of more than 100,000 people, namely the Fifth Army, the Sixth Army, and the Sixty-sixth Army.

"Armored soldier?" Lin Hao suddenly realized, and then quickly asked: "You are an armored soldier? Then can you drive a tank?"

You know, armored soldiers in this era are precious treasures. The National Army really spent a lot of effort to ensure the safety of the Yunnan-Burma life supply line.

One hundred thousand young people, one hundred thousand troops, is not just a slogan shouted casually. The troops are actually made up of many students. There are several student soldiers in just one cannon fodder regiment.

Meng Fanle, Lin Yi, and Krupp are all top students. The others have all been to school and studied to some extent, but it is quite rare to find someone who cannot read a single word.

For a moment, Lin Hao couldn't help but be overjoyed. The new equipment he had prepared before had never been used by anyone, and he thought he would have to wait for a while. Unexpectedly, he met the first group of elites entering Myanmar.

You have to know that many of these elites are knowledgeable and cultured student soldiers, and their learning and adaptability are undoubtedly very strong.

By then, as long as you learn for a period of time, you will be able to operate those tanks and combat vehicles.

You should know that our transport captain specially sent out a team composed of students in order to obtain more weapons and equipment.

After being equipped with new weapons, their combat effectiveness increased exponentially with just a little training. When the Japanese encountered them in the later period, they were crushed.