Armor-Piercing Munition: Face Me, Carbon-Based Monster!-Chapter 247 - 101 Ideological Construction_2

"The shower area is now open, please follow my guidance and enter."

Following these words, Huang Yu led the team into the fortifications.

Fifteen minutes later, everyone emerged, refreshed after washing up and organizing their quarters.

In reality, on the wasteland, even something like "taking a bath" was a rather novel experience for them.

A showerhead that automatically sprays hot water, a warm bathroom, and even a dryer that blows out hot air...

From birth until now, let alone experiencing such things, they never even dared to imagine the existence of something like this in the world, and now, they were using them themselves.

Every face was lit up with smiles, while the ordinary civilians, who were not incorporated into the "combat sequence", stood or sat on the side, watching them with a mix of envy and gratification.

Probably, these civilians thought that this was a privilege exclusive to combat personnel.

So, when Chen Jian ordered the food to be provided with priority to the other civilians, they were dumbfounded.

Receiving the somewhat rudimentary tableware and a freshly boiled egg for each person, disbelief was written all over their faces.

They didn’t even dare to reach for it, only repeatedly trying to push the food back.

"Everyone can have it, the civilians eat first!"

Shen Yue shouted at the top of his lungs and then directed Fu Xi to continue setting up stoves to cook food. Seeing the combat personnel also sitting down for their meals, the civilians only hesitantly began to eat.

"Glorious traditions must not be discarded..."

Shen Yue sighed and said:

"Nowadays, the minds of these people are still in line with the law of the jungle, and globally, social Darwinism prevails as the main ideology."

"Theoretically speaking, running this kind of ideology can bring us benefits in the short term, but in the long run, it might shake our foundation."

"So, my plan is to try as much as possible to operate according to our own principles."

"After all, history does not lie."

"In the environment of the 20th century, we could rapidly establish a mass base with this logic, so I believe in the current environment, it won’t be much different."

"You don’t need to report the underlying motive behind each plan to me."

Chen Jian shook his head with a smile and said:

"Since you’re the political commissar, matters concerning daily life are up to you."

"As long as there aren’t any issues with the general direction, I will support you unconditionally."

"Then that’s settled."

Shen Yue swallowed the egg in his hand in one go and then said:

"I plan to focus on strengthening the ’belief’ of the Huaxia Army during this period."

"Currently, they possess combat capability, and after several battles, those who survived have, to varying extents, been strengthened."

"Their organizational skills and discipline are also impressive. The results of Huang Yu’s training are evident—you’re truly talented, keep up the hard work."

"The commander taught well!"

Huang Yu replied with a chuckle, and Shen Yue shook his head, saying:

"From now on, don’t give me any more of such flattering responses. During operations, there should be adherence to command, but in daily work, focus on facts."

"If it’s your work, acknowledge it as yours, don’t shift the credit to others."

These two sentences left Huang Yu a bit embarrassed, but Shen Yue swiftly changed the topic and continued:

"Combat capability, organizational and disciplinary skills are in place; what this unit currently lacks most is belief."

"Previously, they fought to survive, but what if, in the future, our battles are no longer passive or defensive?"

"They might feel lost, not knowing ’why they are fighting’, and this kind of confusion is deadly."

"Therefore, we must provide them with a belief."

"Currently, the most suitable entry point is nothing more than family and community. After smoothly entering through these, we then introduce the concepts of group and faith. Gradually, this unit will take shape."

"Your thoughts are quite sound, but how will you do it specifically?"

Chen Jian inquired with interest.

"First, we’ll implement a strategy of military-civil integration, forming production security teams, vanguard squads, and logistical support teams on the basis of the main Huaxia Army by incorporating other civilians."

"Civilians can’t remain just civilians; we need to give them new identities that closely connect them with the main forces of the Huaxia Army."

"Simultaneously, the main forces must not solely focus on combat and training; they should appropriately participate in production activities as well."

"This way, the boundary between military and civilian is weakened, enhancing the team’s cohesion and ideological unity."

"That’s indeed feasible—given our limited manpower, multitasking is already a necessity, so implementing this shouldn’t be a problem."

Chen Jian nodded approvingly and promptly asked:

"What’s the next step?"

"There isn’t exactly a ’next step’; several strategies should be implemented concurrently."

"Once the bond between the military and civilians is strengthened, the ties of family and community can expand, leading to our next priority, which is ideological construction."

"Nothing much to ponder over, just slightly adjust the approach used in Sanwan to suit us."

"Establish party branches, but with a form that can be adjusted accordingly."

"You, Lei Jie, and I will each handle a section, form a Soldiers’ Committee, and bring everyone into it, establishing a democracy."

"The committee members will lead by example, setting every discipline and note, which, once executed properly, will create a demonstrative effect, bringing out the spirit while also forming a sense of identity and pride."

"Once it’s initially effective, expand it to other personnel to create a supportive military atmosphere."

"As for specific execution measures... we’ll still employ tools like gatherings, sharing hardships, and lifestyle meetings."

"Tsk tsk..."

Chen Jian commented in admiration:

"And you said you couldn’t serve as political commissar? I don’t think there’s anyone more suitable than you."

"After all these years, even if one hasn’t eaten pork, they’ve seen pigs run plenty."

Shen Yue laughed and replied:

"It’s not like there isn’t already a template to follow. I didn’t sleep much last night, thinking solely about this."

"I realized we’re quite fortunate; crossing into this world allows us to directly adapt many successful experiences."

"If we had crossed into some cyberpunk universe and tried the same approach, wouldn’t we have just run into a wall?"

"Not necessarily."

Lei Jie interjected:

"Truth is universal; it just needs the appropriate adjustments in form."

"Indeed..."

Shen Yue exhaled a long breath before saying:

"In summary, we have a heavy burden but a long road ahead in terms of ideological construction."

"However, once it begins to take shape, the path will become much smoother."

"To revive civilization while standing on the wasteland, relying solely on ideology won’t do, and neither will technology alone."

"But ideology plus technology..."

"That will surely be more than enough."

"Good, proceed confidently and boldly."

Chen Jian patted Shen Yue on the shoulder, who then put down his bowl and joined the others who had finished eating and were tidying up their bowls and chopsticks.

He quickly integrated himself into the group, laughter frequently breaking out, confirming for Chen Jian that he had indeed chosen the right person for political commissar.

The winter sun gradually rose, and on the first day of the new year, this "rookie" team already had a rather promising start.

Chen Jian contentedly laid down his bowl and chopsticks, stood up, and returned to the fortifications, donning his own Nezha Mecha.

The time had come to take action on some major tasks outside.

At this moment, a three-dimensional map generated by Fu Xi using drones appeared on his smart visor. On the map, moving red dots marked the positions of several high-threat monsters.

Today’s mission was to erase all of these red dots.

But it wasn’t up to Chen Jian alone; it required the "main force" that Huang Yu had just trained.

Stepping outside the fortifications once more, Chen Jian gave a loud order:

"Everyone assemble!"

Immediately, all the warriors who were resting on the spot stood up, forming a tidy queue in a manner that, though not quite yet proficient and slightly chaotic, was swift enough.

Surveying them, Chen Jian then announced:

"According to drone reconnaissance reports, multiple sightings of monsters have been detected outside Fortification 011, posing threats to our communication bases, roads, and the safety of personnel within the base."

"After discussion within the command group, the following operation plan has been determined."

"All combat personnel of the Huaxia Army will assemble, with me and Huang Yu leading the team, advance to the monster activity location, and execute a clearing operation."

"Any questions?"

"No!"

The resounding reply rang out as Chen Jian waved his hand, giving the order:

"Gear up in 5 minutes!"

"Then move out!"

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