Taken aback by Nelson’s blunt question, Wang Jun paused for a moment, then smiled and replied, "Rest assured. We’ve already developed the Evolution Potion, so we have no need for human experiments at all."
Nelson nodded.
Wang Jun continued, "As for the issues with water and food you mentioned, that’s not really a problem for us here."
If the River Bird Fleet had arrived at the Aircraft Carrier Base yesterday, Wang Jun might have hesitated. After all, the base’s own food supply had been starting to run low.
But Ren Yuanyang had already promised to provide high-yield, short-cycle crops, so food would no longer be an issue.
With no pressure on the food supply, population becomes an advantage.
Many jobs within the base require manpower, and a larger population base also means more Intelligence-Type Evolvers in the future.
’In the future, Evolvers will definitely be the main force driving the base’s development!’
Hearing this, Hansen, who was standing to the side, frowned slightly. "But haven’t food rations at the base been reduced recently?"
This didn’t seem to align with what Wang Jun had said.
’If food isn’t a problem, why would they reduce the supply?’
Wang Jun smiled faintly. "The food problem was just solved moments ago."
Nelson and Hansen were both taken aback. His words sounded an awful lot like a lie.
’Before we came to join you, there was a food problem. The moment we arrive, it’s solved?’
Seeing their skeptical expressions, Wang Jun continued, "If you don’t believe me, you can still choose not to join us."
Nelson quickly waved his hands. "No, we’ve made our decision, and we won’t go back on it! We’re just shocked. How could the food problem possibly be solved in such a short amount of time?"
"You’ll find out in due time. It’s not convenient to disclose the details right now," Wang Jun replied mysteriously.
Nelson understood that some things were base secrets and that he couldn’t press the matter.
He nodded. "I understand. The three largest cargo ships in our fleet are carrying all the plant seeds from the International Seed Bank. We offer them all to you now as a show of our sincerity in joining the Aircraft Carrier Base!"
Nelson didn’t offer the seeds as a trade for anything. Firstly, it was to humble himself and show sincerity. Secondly, he was also gambling that the Aircraft Carrier Base would reciprocate the gift, as is the custom among the Dragon Country People.
Wang Jun nodded in satisfaction. "Good. We accept. I hear many people in your fleet have been infected with that unknown virus?"
"Yes," Nelson said helplessly. "Aside from some of the pilots and soldiers, nearly everyone is down!"
Wang Jun thought for a moment before replying, "In that case, we will provide you with a thousand doses of the medicinal soup to treat the virus each day. Consider it a welcoming gift for joining the Aircraft Carrier Base. We’ll continue until all of your people have recovered."
At these words, Nelson was overjoyed. "Thank you, Captain Wang!"
’He knew his gamble had paid off. Captain Wang really did reciprocate. A thousand doses of the medicinal soup a day... in ten days at most, everyone in his fleet would be cured, barring any reinfections!’
The entire River Bird Fleet consisted of just over ten thousand people.
To Nelson, those thousand daily doses of medicine were priceless.
But for Wang Jun, just skimming from the leftovers was more than enough for the River Bird Fleet.
Wang Jun waved his hand. "Don’t mention it. The seeds you brought are incredibly valuable to us. We appreciate them, so of course we won’t treat you unfairly."
Nelson nodded slightly and continued, "We will be surrendering all of our weapons shortly. Could you please arrange a team to receive them?"
"Of course." Wang Jun accepted the offer without hesitation.
’Now that they’ve joined the Aircraft Carrier Base, we will naturally be responsible for the River Bird Fleet’s safety. They won’t need their own weapons.’
"What about cell phones? Do we need to hand those over too?" Nelson asked tentatively.
Wang Jun shook his head. "You should have seen on the regional channel that the Aircraft Carrier Base never confiscates cell phones. Of course, we do ask everyone not to leak too much information about the base to the outside world. This helps ensure the base’s long-term development."
"Yes, I’ll make sure to instruct everyone when I get back," Nelson replied in a serious tone.
"Give us the three cargo ships carrying the seeds as well," Wang Jun continued. "It’ll save the trouble of unloading them and save time. The base will compensate you for them."
"Of course!" Nelson nodded. "Please arrange for your people to take them over."
"Alright. You two should get settled and rest up. It’s been a long journey," Wang Jun replied.
Nelson and Hansen rose to their feet, said their goodbyes, and left Wang Jun’s office.
Wang Jun immediately ordered a team to take control of the three cargo ships and their cargo of seeds. He arranged for three frigates to escort the ships as they departed at once. At the same time, he posted in the group chat: "Old Ji, the River Bird Fleet delivered the seeds. The ships have already left the Aircraft Carrier Base. You and Old Long be ready to receive them."
Ji Yizhi was still en route. The aircraft carrier’s speed was severely limited. Even though Dawn Base had already relocated once, it would still take the carrier about fifteen hours to travel from the Aircraft Carrier Base to Dawn Base.
"That was fast! If I’d known, I would’ve waited to travel with the seeds!" Ji Yizhi said, surprised.
’In his mind, even if the River Bird Fleet gave the seed bank to the Aircraft Carrier Base, it would have to be unloaded and reloaded, right? Transferring that many seeds onto their own ships would surely take a considerable amount of time!’
Wang Jun quickly explained the situation.
Ji Yizhi was surprised. "This Nelson is certainly decisive, choosing to join us outright!"
"I’d say he’s smart! By joining us, they’ve essentially secured the backing of Peach Blossom Base. They’re the ones who’ve really profited!" Long Zhan chimed in. "Those seeds were useless in their hands anyway. Trading them for a future without having to worry about food and clothing... no matter how you look at it, that’s a winning deal for them!"

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