rebuilding in walking dead

　　The cold winter passed, spring came and flowers bloomed, and time flew by and it was February 2011.

　　This is a new beginning of the year, and the Umbrella Base has ushered in new development.

　　After taking over the camp in Feisil Town, Lyon gained more than a dozen technicians and nearly a hundred logistical workers. There were also some young people who wanted to join the security department and become combatants, but they were temporarily rejected by him in the name of probation period.

　　After the last battle, Lyon has discovered that the gap in combat effectiveness between elite soldiers and the mob is too great. The Security Department will no longer be a team that anyone can join if they are willing to fight. In the future, if one wants to join, one must go through a series of inspections and training before becoming a formal member.

　　Moreover, the ground base is preparing for large-scale construction to build a large greenhouse and a small chicken farm near the artificial lake. Judging from the current situation, more labor is indeed needed.

　　The first phase of the safe passage leading to the city center has been completed, and the road to Kohl's department store has been officially opened. A large amount of daily necessities and various supplies are being transported to the base one truck after another under the escort of the security department's combat team.

　　A convoy of dozens of trucks came and went in an endless stream.

　　Such a large-scale action has given the newly joined survivors an unparalleled sense of security and strong confidence. With hope for a new life, the new employees are more actively integrating into this group and want to work hard for their own future.

　　That afternoon, Lyon and Kevera rode on their horses and, under the protection of a combat team, left the base and came to a fertile plain.

　　This was once a well-known rural tourist attraction in Georgia. It is more than 20 kilometers away from the Umbrella Base by car. It is located on the outskirts of a primeval forest. In the center of this plain there is a quaint small village called Oak Village. The village is not big and is built by the lake. The scenery is very beautiful.

　　Amy and Leon searched the map for a long time and discussed it several times before deciding to designate this area as a grain planting base for Umbrella Corporation.

　　This time for the field investigation, not only did they invite the Hershel family who had extensive farm experience, they also invited the Melfa couple who had stayed in the underground base for more than half a year to come out as an outing to relax.

　　After several months of cooperation, the Hershel family has completely trusted the integrity of Umbrella Company. Not only did they provide Leon with all possible help in agricultural products, they were also always willing to provide him with their own experience in breeding and planting.

　　The group of people walked and stopped, and soon crossed the plain and arrived at the Oak Village.

　　This is a village with an original population of less than a hundred people. It is famous for the huge oak tree in the center of the village. However, after the disaster, the original inhabitants of the village had either died or fled, and after being cleaned out by Leon's men, it has now become a deserted village.

　　After a brief rest, Dr. Jenner and his wife Melfa went to the lake with two fishing rods, ready to enjoy their rare vacation.

　　Beth and her boyfriend Jimmy also made an appointment to play in the village.

　　Maggie plans to accompany her father Hershel, and Leon and others to survey the nearby land vegetation and select the location of the farm and the breeding ground for livestock.

　　Leaving behind some security staff to protect their safety, Lyon and others began to investigate near the village.

　　First they came to the lake outside the village. Maggie helped Hershel taste the lake water and carefully observed the fish and shrimp in the water. The old man was quite satisfied and said to Leon:

　　"This lake is quite clean and has not been polluted by industrial waste. It can be used as a water source for farms and should be able to irrigate about 3,000 acres of crops nearby."

　　"If you can find underground rivers in low-lying areas and tap into underground water sources, you can grow more crops."

　　Leon thought for a moment and asked:

　　"If we want to provide food for about 10,000 people, how many acres of land do we need to cultivate?"

　　Hershel barely needed to think before speaking:

　　"Our current planting method is to plant land one year and rest the next year. The annual output value of each mu of wheat is about 200 kilograms. The average adult consumes about 100 kilograms of food each year. If we want to feed 10,000 people, we need to plant at least 5,000 mu of wheat."

　　The old man looked around the plain, made a rough estimate in his mind, and said:

　　"If you can solve the water and fertilizer problems, this plain can probably be divided into about 30,000 mu of land, which is enough for us to grow different crops such as wheat, corn, potatoes, etc."

　　Lyon also looked up and looked around the plain, estimating in his mind how much labor and how many soldiers would be needed to defend this place.

　　He just did a casual calculation and gave up. It was too early and there was not much point. Currently, the population of Umbrella Corporation had only reached more than 600 people. He needed to go back and calculate carefully how many people should be drawn to establish a branch base here, specifically responsible for agricultural production.

　　In the afternoon, everyone surveyed the primeval forest and plains again and found several locations suitable for building sawmills and orchards.

　　Kevila killed a fat wild boar in the forest, and Maggie also showed off her skills by using simple traps to catch a few rabbits in the grass.

　　When they returned to Oak Village, Dr. Jenner and Dr. Melfa also showed off their results, including several plump crucian carp and salmon.

　　Roasted wild boar meat, roasted rabbit meat, fresh fish soup, stew, and wild vegetables and mushrooms picked by Beth and others. A group of more than 10 people sat together and enjoyed a unique game meal.

　　Drinking a little wine and listening to the girls singing added a lot of vitality and color to this dilapidated little village.

　　After the dinner, Leon and others sat by the fire and chatted. He held Kevila's delicate and hot body, put the girl in his arms, and listened to everyone's sad or painful stories, but he didn't feel much in his heart.

　　He has been in this world for more than half a year. Although he has seen many sad people and things, he has not experienced them personally, so it is difficult for him to empathize with them.

　　"Mr. Hershel, now that it's a new year, I hope you will seriously consider coming here to help us manage this plain."

　　"Your family farm is still too far away. It is 60 kilometers away from our base. If there is any danger or accident, it will be difficult for us to send people to help you in time."

　　Leon's expression was sincere and serious.

　　"If you are willing to move your family here, I can set aside a larger farm for your family to run."

　　"Glenn's team is having a hard time finding more survivors near the farm. I may transfer them to another place soon."

　　"Without their protection, you will be in great danger."

　　"I hope you can carefully consider my plan."

　　Herschel shook his head somewhat disappointedly, looked at his two daughters, and said to Leon:

　　"Mr. Custer, don't think about it. I've thought about this a long time ago."

　　"We are willing to accept your arrangement. The family farm is ultimately just a dead land. Without people, it will be worthless. My family is the most important treasure."

　　"Mr. Custer, I have entrusted myself and my family to you. This is both a trust in you and a trust from me."

　　"God, please bless us."

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