Early the next morning, as soon as Ji Yan woke up from his sleep, Chen Jianhong, whose eyes were bloodshot from staying up all night, came over with a proposal.
"You didn't sleep all night?" Ji Yan asked, surprised.
"That's right!" Chen Jianhong said nonchalantly, "Since I promised Mr. Ji to go back to my old profession, I naturally have to perform well. This is the proposal I made; please take a look!"
"No need to be so polite, sit down and have breakfast with me!" Ji Yan waved his hand casually, and the two sat down.
He read through the proposal while eating breakfast.
At the same time, Chen Jianhong explained, "Through Adam's introduction, I have fully understood all matters concerning A1 Base. Mr. Ji's military forces are extremely powerful, and his material production and logistical capabilities are arguably the best in the City!"
"Even in the pre-disaster era, many of the high technologies you possess were quite alarming. Therefore, I believe your hard power is outstanding. Currently, you only need an intelligence network that can constantly monitor major factions and simultaneously oversee the interior of the Base."
"I will call this force 'Skynet.' It will select orphans aged 14 to 18 from the Base for training, and then use money and resources to pave the way, buying off adventurers outside the Base and fringe figures from various factions."
"Through gradual infiltration, it will form a vast intelligence organization with orphans at its core and bought informants as its eyes and ears, possessing numerous capabilities such as intelligence analysis, collection, assassination, infiltration, and disruption!"
Chen Jianhong's work ability was outstanding!
His continuous explanation, combined with the detailed descriptions in the proposal, outlined the nascent form of a vast organization for Ji Yan.
"Skynet?" Ji Yan smiled with satisfaction; he liked the name!
The net of the Heavenly Dao, encompassing all directions, invisible and intangible, yet omnipresent.
Doesn't it perfectly match his vision for an intelligence organization?
Even the most powerful person needs eyes and ears, otherwise, they would be deaf and blind. He believed Chen Jianhong would give him a pleasant surprise.
"Mr. Ji, this is a long-term endeavor!" Chen Jianhong took a bite of his sandwich and said, "However, as long as there's sufficient financial and manpower support, I am confident I can build a groundbreaking intelligence organization. With the assistance of Adam's information gathering, I believe it will become the most formidable sharp blade in your hands."
"Excellent, I trust your ability!" Ji Yan smiled, "If you need any help, feel free to approach Suzaku and Adam, or even me. However, there's one thing to note: while the orphans you select undergo comprehensive training, it must be accompanied by a brainwashing program. I don't want to cultivate a bunch of ungrateful wolves!"
"Understood!" Chen Jianhong silently noted this requirement.
Ji Yan's idea was naturally unexceptionable.
After all, he was now a warlord-level existence.
The people he cultivated must be loyal to him.
"I see a list of key personnel in your proposal," Ji Yan continued, "Here, you've categorized some orphans who enjoy studying and have meticulous personalities, as well as some high-IQ orphans, and also some who dislike studying but enjoy fighting. What's that about?"
"Because an intelligence organization needs these types of talents," Chen Jianhong shrugged and smiled, "High-IQ individuals are suited for intelligence analysis, meticulous personalities are suited for intelligence gathering, and those who enjoy fighting are often more suitable to be trained as combat personnel. Only by utilizing each person to their fullest potential can their abilities be maximized."
"Good!" Ji Yan nodded in approval once more.
Chen Jianhong was indeed a capable person.
He believed the Skynet organization would surely grow rapidly under his leadership!
Ji Yan smiled, "Are you finished? If so, let's go and select the people."
"Yes!" Chen Jianhong quickly finished his breakfast.
He regained his usual energetic demeanor.
He and Ji Yan headed straight to the 11th floor.
This was where all the orphans in the Base resided. In the apocalypse, there wasn't much of anything, but orphans were truly frighteningly numerous; an entire floor was packed full.
Ji Yan, Chen Jianhong, Suzaku, Azure Dragon, and even Xiahou Wu all rushed over.
Approximately two thousand orphans of eligible age gathered together, their tender, excited, and fervent eyes fixed intently on Ji Yan, as if he were a savior.
No one could understand the orphans' feelings for Ji Yan!
As the weak, they were originally sacrifices of the apocalypse; they should have been the first to die.
However, Ji Yan's existence provided them with a stable life and delicious food.
Coupled with the daily exclamations of their teachers and classmates, their young hearts had long developed immense reverence and worship for this legendary figure.
"Mr. Ji, I suddenly feel full of confidence in my work now," Chen Jianhong said with a smile, "Believe me, they don't need to grow up to be your most loyal sharp blades!"
"Hmm!" Ji Yan nodded silently.
The children's eyes couldn't lie.
They hadn't yet learned the cunning and sophistication of adults.
And Ji Yan's investment and effort would also earn their gratitude and loyalty.
"Everyone!" Ji Yan announced loudly, "You are the future of our Base, and also the future of the Yanhuang bloodline. Logically, you should receive the best education and the best training!"
"However, humanity is currently facing a zombie crisis, and our Base is also facing countless dangers. We don't have time to slowly wait for you to grow!"
"We plan to recruit a group of young people for training to form a special group. This organization bears a sacred mission. Are you willing?"
"Willing!"
"Willing!"
"Willing!"
The orphans' eyes glowed with excitement, and everyone frantically raised their hands and cheered!
Ji Yan waved his hand in satisfaction, signaling for everyone to quiet down, then continued, "However, our selection has standards. Only orphans between 14 and 18 years old, regardless of gender, and who pass an assessment! Next, your future instructor will announce the assessment standards!"
"Everyone, our assessment is very simple!" Chen Jianhong pushed his wheelchair forward and said concisely, "Recently, a group of Base residents have been large-scale reselling resources to earn illegal profits. I need you to help me find these people!"
"There are no restrictions on time, place, or methods. The assessment begins now and ends at 12:00 PM in three days. During this period, you will wear a military communication wristband on your hand, which can record all your actions and will be scored by Adam!"
"Ultimately, we will select three hundred people to join this mysterious organization. If you want to have a different life, please use your intelligence and wisdom to solve this matter!"
"Remember! During the assessment, you are not allowed to reveal your identity to anyone, nor are you allowed to reveal your mission, otherwise, you will be deemed unqualified!"
"Huh?" Everyone was collectively stunned for a few seconds. What kind of assessment was this?