Chapter 1876: Reaching for the Stars, Even if in Vain, Is Better Than Grasping Mud

Oil City.

Inside the interrogation room.

Dapao and Xiao Jun gathered here along with others, listening to Liu Weimeng talk about the Northern Territory Federation.

A lot of the content had already been mentioned to them by that kid.

While Liu Weimeng was narrating, Dapao and the others occasionally asked some questions, and Brother Meng, as he had just said, would honestly explain.

Li Tie stared intently at Liu Weimeng and asked:

“So, the reason you know about Oil City and Big Camphor Tree Base is because some people escaped from our side and told you?”

Liu Weimeng nodded, “Yes, that’s what I heard. It seems you were chasing them, and they fled all the way north…”

Li Tie and Dapao exchanged a glance. They could confirm now, judging by the time those people escaped and the description, they should be the rebels among the new cooperative personnel.

Unexpectedly, these people fled so far!

If it really is this group, they should have some understanding of Big Camphor Tree Base.

Ju Tianrui continued to ask:

“And the Sima Xi you just mentioned, was he the one who sent you over? Does the Governor of the Northern Territory Federation know about this? Or what’s his attitude towards your coming over?”

Brother Meng thought for a moment and said, “I don’t know either. Although Governor Yuan Zhi is officially the leader of the Northern Territory Federation, the Sima Family doesn’t listen to him, and as far as I know, there are some hidden conflicts between them.”

Ju Tianrui nodded slightly and then said, “Alright, continue.”

“Okay, as I just said, the exact location of the Northern Territory Federation is in Yidu Town of the Northern Province, located in front of and behind Fangshan. In front is a plain, in the back they built walls on the mountain, and a river runs through the middle…”

As he spoke, Li Tie took out his phone to record, while Dong Tai sat on a stool with pen and paper taking notes.

“Mark it on the map, and explain the defense layout to us.” Li Tie took out a map and spread it out on the table.

Xiao He and Xiao Wu untied the ropes on Liu Weimeng, allowing him to draw the defense layout of the Northern Territory Federation.

As they continued the interrogation, the sky outside gradually grew darker.

…

Big Camphor Tree Base.

After getting confirmation from Third Uncle, Li Yu was conveniently at the Outer City. He then found Luo to register how many people here could fly helicopters.

Excluding Lao Yi, who flew to Oil City, there’s Li Tie and Dapao, plus Li Yu himself, Third Uncle, four people—all together that’s eight people.

Additionally, among the team members originally following Lao Yi, there are another thirteen people with rich helicopter piloting experience.

This means the entire base has twenty-one people capable of independently piloting helicopters.

This number has exceeded Li Yu’s expectations.

Moreover, among these people, not only can Third Uncle and the others fly helicopters, but they can also fly other types of aircraft, from planes to tanks, armored vehicles, and excavators—they can operate them all.

They currently have enough pilots, but just not that many helicopters.

“Lin Changsheng, Gu Long… Here’s the list of those who can fly helicopters, City Lord, what do you need this list for?” Luo asked.

Looking at Luo, Li Yu suddenly thought that if they went to the Central City Triangle Flight Base, there might indeed be helicopters, but there’s also a high chance some might be damaged.

After all, it has been so long since doomsday, helicopters that haven’t been maintained are prone to damage.

The last time they found two helicopters, they were both broken. It wasn’t until the helicopter brought Luo and the others over to repair it that they managed to solve the problem.

Although Third Uncle and the others know a bit about everything and can repair helicopters, if bigger problems arise, they still rely on professionals like Luo and his repair team.

Thinking of this, Li Yu then said to Luo:

“Prepare to go out tomorrow. We found a flight base, and there may be helicopters there. We’re planning to fly over to check it out tomorrow, so bring all the people under you who can repair helicopters and come along!”

“What? A flight base? Flying over tomorrow, just like that?” Luo was a bit stunned upon hearing this news.

How did a mission come up so suddenly without any prior information?

“Yes, pack up the helicopter repair tools and equipment tonight, then gather at the First Bottle City at eight tomorrow morning!” Li Yu said.

His attitude was firm, allowing no objections.

Luo had no choice but to say, “Okay, including me, there are ten repair personnel who can fix helicopters. Do you want all of us to go?”

Li Yu calculated that a helicopter at full capacity could carry at most thirty people.

But that’s just for a one-way trip. If they were to bring back fuel for the return, as well as some repair equipment, a helicopter could only fit fifteen people.

Adding heavy weapons and ammunition would allow even fewer people.

One helicopter definitely wouldn’t be enough; two helicopters would have to be dispatched.

Since it’s unknown how many helicopters are at the flight base, sending as many people as possible is the best option.

Given the difficulty of previously searching for helicopters, Li Yu instinctively felt that finding three helicopters on this trip would already be considered good.

Thus he said, “Okay then, bring all the repair personnel tomorrow, and then find another ten people who can fly helicopters to come along.”