Our factory traveled through time

Chapter 36: The Siege of Black Hawk!

The next day was also the time Wang Ce had agreed upon with the five factories to assist them in their evolution.

Early in the morning, the five factories had already gathered at the south gate of the park. This trip was aimed at making a final push and completely opening up the third hunting route.

Clear out the powerful predators along the way so that other workers without fighting ability can go out to gather and hunt freely, just like the workers on the first hunting and gathering route.

Their area is the largest of the three, so theoretically they shouldn't have a shortage of supplies.

However, with apex predators like black eagles around, the animals here are very timid and cautious, and only animal traps can catch a few by chance.

Once development is fully liberalized, land can be cultivated, and this area can be managed as a backyard garden.

On the first hunting route, trees have already been cut down. I saw thick smoke coming from that direction the day before yesterday, so they're probably practicing slash-and-burn agriculture.

The first hunting route was developed so quickly and thoroughly because this area was the territory of giant wolves.

The giant wolf pack had been almost wiped out by the time they crossed over, but Fuhuakang had more manpower and reacted quickly, thus reaping the benefits.

Downstream, Zhou Liluoji, Yang Miao, and three others have not yet fully opened up the second hunting and gathering route because the road conditions there are very complicated and full of mud.

Because of the relatively harsh environment, no top predator groups with crystal cores have settled there.

This is why they were able to reap rewards in a short period of time.

"This operation will be extremely dangerous, and it is entirely voluntary. After the operation to eliminate Black Hawk is completed today, in addition to the original quota of one evolutionary slot for each factory and two evolutionary slots for the Black Rare Earth Chemical Plant, we will add more evolutionary slots."

"This extra spot is not for your factory to choose from. Rather, it is for me to personally select those who have made outstanding contributions based on your performance in this operation and to grant them the evolution spot free of charge."

Apart from Beijiajia Children's Clothing Factory, which is truly devoted to working for them, the other four factories have more or less had contact with the other two forces.

He could understand the saying "a cunning rabbit has three burrows," but naturally, it's better to have power in one's own hands.

As expected, many workers' expressions changed as soon as Wang Ce spoke.

They knew perfectly well that if the number of slots was limited, their own factory would never get a turn.

However, Wang Ce's promise gave them hope; as long as they performed well, they could join the army of evolved beings immediately after today.

The leaders of several factories, except for Zhao Jiajia of Beijiajia children's clothing, all looked rather grim.

They weren't fools; they could naturally see through Wang Ce's tactics of winning people over.

However, there was no way to stop him, because from the very beginning, Wang Ce was playing his cards openly, and all his actions were aboveboard.

In order to obtain more evolutionary slots, the various factories have also begun to exert their efforts.

"Manager Zhang, Captain Wang, our Black Rare Earth Chemical Plant is sending 25 people this time. I've also had a large barrel of bullet powder, a small barrel of base powder, and three barrels of TNT powder prepared. They can be delivered to Sheng Hong today."

"Regardless of the number of people involved in this operation, our Black Rare Earth Chemical Plant will provide full support, with each person equipped with six wooden-handled grenades!"

Xiao Yong, with his hunched back, spoke in a way that was sure to shock and outrageous, his wealth and arrogance even startling Wang Ce.

No wonder the Black Rare Earth Chemical Plant has such big ambitions; Wang Ce even suspects that they've even developed homemade cannons.

The reason Sheng Hong did not manufacture cannons was entirely due to concerns about barrel explosions and unnecessary damage. It did not mean that it was impossible to manufacture them. During the War of Resistance against Japan, pine wood cannons could still be used in battle.

Wang Ce nodded and said, "Okay, add one more Evolver slot to the Black Rare Earth Chemical Plant."

He still has seventeen crystal cores left. Even if he returns empty-handed from Black Hawk's lair, he'll still have plenty to go around. Since he's going to expose how to use the crystal cores anyway, he plans to make a killing this time.

"Manager Wang, although Longmen Bamboo and Wood only sent ten people this time, everyone in our factory is currently building a large ship on the roof of Shenghong. Putting everything else aside, after this large ship is completed, I'll build you six smaller ships!"

"Furthermore, while we were gathering supplies near the first watchtower these past few days, we discovered an incredibly resilient vine. We're currently developing ancient rattan armor, and once it's finished, we'll immediately arrange three sets for you!"

The person in charge of Longmen Bamboo and Wood, even when making empty promises, was pulling out all the cards he could muster.

Zhixun Electronics, Beibeijia Children's Wear, and Suqu Jewelry didn't have any trump cards to play, so they gritted their teeth and were determined to merge into Shenghong Precision.

The people at Zhixun Electronics are all middle-aged. They're good at technology, but going out hunting would be the death of them.

The reason we didn't choose the other two factions to join us was that no one was willing to accept them. After all, there were so many mouths to feed, and they didn't have any core, irreplaceable resources or technology.

As for Beibeijia children's clothing, it's even more of a different story. More than 80% of the workers are women. If it were to be merged into another force, it might be okay in the short term, but who knows what might happen in the long run.

The news of Zhao Erde taking control of Xinke Plastics Factory had already spread throughout the industrial park, which is only so big.

As for Suqu Jewelry Factory, it was actually the richest before the time travel. They were doing all kinds of highly profitable businesses. They would sell raw materials worth tens of dollars for tens of thousands of dollars, making a fortune.

However, now that they've traveled through time, their equipment is no longer of much value, and they have to face reality.

"You three factories just need to carry out the established tasks. Since you've joined Shenghong, you must be absolutely obedient to orders. I believe you've thought this through."

Suqu Jewelry and Zhixun Electronics probably tried to contact the other two major forces, but ultimately chose Shenghong after weighing their options.

If the Beijiajia factory could provide sail materials for shipbuilding and was also making group uniforms for them, and since most of the workers were women, it would fill the gaps in their machining and monk factories, Wang Ce could accept it.

Zhixun Electronics is able to optimize power systems, break the technological monopoly of Daqiang Electronics, and fill certain technological gaps.

Wang Ce really had no idea how to use the Suqu Jewelry Factory. It was a completely useless factory. After all, everyone had transmigrated. Who would still be in the jewelry business?

If it weren't for the fact that Suqu Jewelry Factory's skinny foreman was always very diligent and had an excellent attitude, Wang Ce really wouldn't have wanted him.

After all, with the three factories merged, their total number of employees approached two hundred, and the logistical pressure instantly became overwhelming.

"This time, the hunt for Black Hawk will be conducted with these seventy men. Like I said before, the more you do, the more you earn!"

One hundred people participated in the firearms training. Wang Ce then screened them, mainly removing some technical workers. These people couldn't die easily, otherwise many of the equipment wouldn't work.

Moreover, only one hundred guns were manufactured in total, and they kept thirty for defense in their factory.

Now that they have guns, the factory's defenses can be described as impregnable, allowing them to confidently expand outwards without worrying about being raided.

After the army set off, the journey went very smoothly for the first part of the road because there was a high-standard watchtower every sixty meters. Six watchtowers have been built so far, which can serve as a layer of early warning.

Further on, the road became more difficult, but Zhixun Electronics had already cracked the drone of the big gun, enabling it to fly very far.

Moreover, learning from previous lessons, this time they brought a backup power supply, allowing for continuous reconnaissance.

The group set up animal traps as they walked, hoping to catch something on their way back.

By using a wide net strategy, we've been able to catch some wild game every day for the past few days, which is a decent source of food.

"Captain Wang, look! These black hawks are too fierce! Should we continue?"

The workers at Zhixun Electronics pointed at the monitoring screen on the drone, their lips trembling.

Huang Feipeng, who was standing nearby, leaned over and said nonchalantly, "It's just a Black Hawk the size of an airplane, what's so scary about it? I'd like to see just how awesome this Black Hawk really is!"

"Holy crap! Brother Ce, look at that! That Black Hawk is incredible!"