ebookland Chapter 1124
Chapter 1124
Even after the reconnaissance boat set off, the people on deck remained, all craning their necks to look out, afraid that what they were seeing was just a fleeting dream.
The Zhou family stood together, and Zhong Tiyun couldn't help but wipe away her tears, but a relieved smile appeared on her face: "That's great, we finally have a place to stay, and we don't have to drift at sea anymore."
Seeing her mother's excited expression, Zhou Shuwan felt a surge of warmth in her heart.
The fleeting senses he had while unconscious at sea actually became the hope for saving the entire fleet; this is probably what it means to find life in the most desperate situations.
The reconnaissance boat quickly relayed its report: "Captain, the main island's geological structure is stable, with no signs of recent volcanic activity or strong earthquakes detected. The mountain rocks are hard and suitable for constructing defensive fortifications!"
"Captain, there are no unusual currents in the waters around the island, and the seabed is flat, making it suitable for ships to dock!"
One piece of good news after another came in, and enthusiastic applause broke out in the command room. Captain Chen finally showed a long-lost smile, a smile that was filled with relief, exhaustion, and the relief of surviving a disaster.
He immediately ordered: "Notify the entire fleet that we have found a new habitat! Immediately arrange for engineers to land on the island, conduct comprehensive measurements of all islands, and focus on assessing the construction conditions of the main island and the adjacent islets. We must produce a construction plan for the semi-aerial fortress within three days!"
"Yes!" everyone responded in unison, their voices loud and clear, full of enthusiasm.
The engineering team members immediately sprang into action, taking various surveying instruments to the island.
They divided into several groups to conduct detailed surveys of the main island's mountain structure, soil composition, and the topography of the surrounding islets.
Three days later, the survey results came out.
The results showed that the geology of the high mountain area of the main island is very stable. Although it has experienced earthquakes, the damage was far less severe than that of Island No. 2, and the load-bearing capacity of the mountain rocks fully meets the standards.
In other words, Captain Chen looked at the engineer and said, "Building a mid-air fortress is absolutely no problem!"
The engineer nodded: "Yes! No problem!"
The engineer, surnamed Xu, is over fifty years old. His face is deeply wrinkled, and he is usually taciturn, but when he talks about his area of expertise, he immediately becomes very talkative:
"We plan to build the semi-aerial fortress on the western slope of the mountain on the main island. The terrain here is relatively flat, with a wide view, making it easy to observe the sea. The main body of the fortress uses a steel frame structure, which is fixed to the mountain rocks, making it both stable and able to withstand the impact of sea winds and waves."
The two semi-connected islands nearby can serve as auxiliary areas, where living quarters, storage rooms, and planting areas can be built, fully meeting the living needs of over seven thousand people!
Captain Chen listened attentively, his eyes shining even brighter with each sentence.
After listening to Engineer Xu's report, he slammed his hand on the table: "Good! Let's go with this plan! Start the construction of the mid-air fortress immediately. Mobilize the entire fleet. Men, women, young and old, anyone who can move can participate!"
He paused, then added, "Pass the word down: all personnel involved in the construction will be provided with a full meal every day!"
The news caused an uproar throughout the entire fleet.
For people who have long lived in a state of resource scarcity, the phrase "enough to eat" has a fatal attraction, let alone when it comes to fighting for their future homeland.
The construction project began in earnest early the next morning.
Steel and building materials from the mothership were continuously transported to the island.
The men were mostly responsible for moving heavy objects and building steel structural frames.
The temperature was gradually rising, and they were so hot while working that they all went shirtless.
Sweat trickled down their dark skin, dripping onto the scorching rocks and evaporating instantly, but everyone's face was beaming with energy, without a single complaint.
The women were responsible for handling building materials, building temporary sheds, and preparing meals. Some of the more skillful ones helped weave protective nets and make simple tools.