This Game Is Too Realistic Chapter 142: In addition to labor dispatch, we also provide additional “value-added services”

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Seven p.m.

The night is dark.

Beside the towering steel fortress, a heavy truck stopped steadily.

Compared with the driver who jumped out of the car, the size of this car can be described as stalwart. However, if you put it together with the steel platform and tracks beside it, the majestic figure seems a bit small.

Looking from a distance, it looks like a small insect crawling on the edge of the shoe.

The driver who got out of the car used a flatbed to operate the automated loading and unloading platform, unloading the cubic metal blocks from the truck one by one.

These metal blocks are made of recycled garbage. They are cubes with a length, width and height of one meter each, and a density ranging from 6 to 7g/cm3.

There are doors, a hood, and various metal parts inside, all of which are pressed together firmly, making it difficult to tell what they looked like before.

I have to say that the residents of those shelters are really capable. Not only are they physically strong, they are also very enthusiastic about their work. They scrape off almost everything that can be recycled.

The only drawback is that they seem to have stuffed in items that cannot be recycled...

It's harmless.

These metal blocks will later be sent to a specialized processing workshop, moved from one module to another, undergo a series of automated production processes, and finally become what they need.

Scrap that cannot be used will be automatically removed from the production line during the production process.

Wearing thick protective clothing and a hard hat, the engineer unfolded the flexible screen of his tablet and walked toward Li De, who was standing next to the temporary warehouse.

"A total of 112 tons of scrap steel were collected today. I will send them to the production line later, and I can start replacing the crawler tracks tomorrow."

Li De: "How much steel do we need in total? I mean, that kind of garbage."

Engineer: "At least 3,000 tons... maybe 5,000 tons."

Li De frowned.

"Why is the error so big?"

The engineer said helplessly.

"No way, the quality of the steel in those civilian vehicles is too poor. It is probably to save cost and weight that it is filled with a large amount of unrecyclable carbon-based copolymer, plus the oxidized part, it is basically a ton of scrap steel. It would be very optimistic to be able to recover 400 kilograms."

"In addition, I have to say that we need not only steel, but also rare metals... I don't expect to get titanium or uranium in this **** place, but tungsten is the bottom line. Otherwise, we can push westward at most 500 Kilometers, we have to anchor again."

Tracks and wheel hubs are the areas hardest hit by wear and tear.

Not to mention mechanical structures such as bearings and transmission wheels. Even if the wear of the track is not as serious, regular replacement is necessary.

In fact, it stands to reason that the recycling value of abandoned vehicles in underground garages that are not soaked in water is relatively high, and the recycling rate can reach almost 40% or even 50%.

If it is those abandoned cars exposed in the wilderness or on uninhabited roads, the recycling rate may not be 30%, which is enough.

After all, rainwater is weakly acidic under natural conditions. No matter how weak the acidity of carbonic acid is, after two centuries of "pickling", no matter how advanced the material technology is, it will still be damaged.

And pickling is more deadly than oxidation. Oxidation is just rust after all. The frame may collapse, but the metal elements are still there and will not escape. If it is pickling, the ionized cations will be brought into the soil by rainwater, and they will really not be found.

Li De's brows furrowed even more tightly as he carefully considered what the engineer had said to him.

Anchorage again after 500 kilometers...

According to the route they planned on the map, even 500 kilometers may not be possible to get out of the Valley Province.

If it breaks down in the wilderness, it's really a waste.

"I understand the situation. I will ask the people from the Marine Warfare Division to send out a search team to focus on searching for rare metal materials in this area."

The engineer shook his head and said.

"It is difficult to expect to find it in this area. I suggest searching near the Fifth Ring Road in Qingquan City. The most basic common sense is that the more dense the civilized activities are, the higher the macroscopic utilization rate of rare metals. Especially those with magnetic levitation Vehicles, whether it is the magnetic generation device on the vehicle, or the high-rise buildings along the way and the maglev roadbed buried under the highway, all contain what we need... These cannot be found in suburbs without a three-dimensional highway network."

"Also, the search for controllable fusion fuel rods must start quickly. The fuel rod we are currently using only has 8% of fusion fuel left. Even if our track does not break down, I am afraid we will have to Find a place to stop and solve this problem."

Li De: "How long will the remaining energy be enough?"

Engineer: "It will last us a long time, but you know, we can't stay here forever."

If they only consume a little bit of production, these 8% of energy will be enough for them to use until next year.

But like his engineer said, they can't stay here forever.

The most energy-consuming part of this land-based fortress is not its production workshops, but its four engines.

Pushing tens of thousands of tons of fortress forward steadily on land, if converted into a diesel engine, it is estimated that a kilometer less will require several tons of oil, which is equivalent to 1 to 2 armored divisions marching on cross-country terrain.

Li De: "The contact point of Shelter 404 has just been established. Their people are helping us find a guide. We should be able to set off within two days at the earliest. There should be no big problem."

The engineer sighed.

"I hope, in fact, compared to the collection work, recycling nuclear fuel rods is not that urgent, as long as they can be found before departure. Speaking of which, I have to praise those blue coats, their work efficiency is extremely High, it's beyond my expectation. What benefits did you promise them? I think their enthusiasm for work is like taking drugs."

When he said the second half of the sentence, the engineer had an expression of disbelief on his face and looked at his boss curiously.

Li De also had a complicated expression on his face, as if he didn't know how to answer this question.

To be honest, when he saw today's resource collection results, he was very surprised.

Based on their past experience, they hired local survivors to help pick up garbage. It is good to be able to collect 300 kilograms of garbage every day. After all, cutting, carrying, and compacting all take time, and the indigenous people are relatively stupid. There are all kinds of delays in working, which makes people’s blood pressure soar.

However, it only took these blue coats one afternoon to collect more than 500 kilograms per person! Achieved 200% of their expectations!

If they were given a whole day, wouldn't the per capita waste-picking capacity be able to do more than one ton?

This work enthusiasm is unparalleled!

Although it had nothing to do with him, Li De couldn't help but wonder how much salary their managers paid them to keep them motivated like this.

"Where are they?"

"I'm back and now cooking in the camp."

Li De nodded.

It’s good to be back safely.

At this time, a staff member from the logistics department suddenly walked from the side.

"Section Chief, I have your phone number."

"Forward communications to me."

Taking out earphones the size of toothpick boxes from his pocket and hanging them by his ears, Li De stretched out his index finger and tapped the white earphones.

The dark green beam of light was projected forward, and soon a three-dimensional holographic image was woven directly in front, showing the outline of the opponent's facial features and bust.

"Your holographic communication system is good, how much does it cost?"

Looking at the large amount of Chu Guang on both sides of the curiosity, Li De coughed lightly.

"...We are not considering selling this for the time being."

"Okay."

Chu Guang in the holographic image nodded, as if to express his understanding. Li De hoped that he really understood.

With a smile on his face, Li De continued.

"What's the matter?"

Chu Guang did not answer this question directly, but looked at him, smiled, and said in a relaxed tone.

"Nothing special, I just want to ask, how do you feel about the work efficiency of our workers here?"

"Very...very good." Li De originally wanted to say "very good", but suddenly he thought that he was in front of an old fox who was good at disguising, so he immediately changed his mind.

Unfortunately, however, the other party seemed to have caught the change in the expression on his face, and the corners of his mouth turned up into a less obvious smile.

Li De suddenly felt a little regretful.

Or maybe I shouldn’t have gotten this holographic communication equipment over.

The original intention of this thing is to make communication easier.

But now it seems that only one person is convenient.

"I am very happy to receive such a high evaluation from you!"

"Well, it's actually not as high as you think, but it's not bad. I have to admit that your workers are very dedicated, which is very valuable."

"Then let's talk about costs!"

Hearing these words, Li De's expression changed instantly. Although it's far from being a turn-on, it's still somewhat unsightly.

"My friend, haven't we already negotiated the salary? A temporary price increase is not a sign of keeping one's word."

"Please don't be nervous, my friend," Chu Guang smiled to ease the atmosphere, and continued after gesturing for him to relax, "What I want to say is not about salary, but about...well, value-added services."

"Value-added service?" Li De was stunned for a moment, and his tense expression relaxed a little subconsciously.

This was the first time he heard such a strange word.

Chu Guang continued with a smile: "Yes, when you want to improve the efficiency of workers, you have to put money into their pockets and bribe them to work harder instead of paying them dead wages... ...Or to put it more euphemistically, you have to give them a commission so that they can feel the joy of growing up during the production process. Do you want to know how I do it?"

Li De wanted to say that he didn't want to know, but he always felt that no matter what he said, this guy would find an excuse to continue the topic, so he simply stopped talking.

Sure enough, the manager in blue coat in front of him did not let him down. This guy didn't even give him any time to answer the question and continued talking to himself without pausing for a second.

"In addition to the stipulated hourly wage, I will give them a sum of money for every kilogram of scrap steel they collect, so they will work hard. What you see on the production list now Numbers, not because of how courageous and powerful they are and what you call dedication, but because of the money I threw at them."

Li De doesn’t want to hear it anymore.

Going around means the same thing.

He said with a straight face.

"How much do you want?"

Chu Guang smiled and said.

"Not much. Considering our close relationship, every ton...well, how about 5CR? For you, it's just a few more barrels of instant noodles."

Although he will not use the money to buy instant noodles.

After hearing Chu Guang's request, Li De did not express his position immediately, but silently settled the score in his heart.

If the daily production capacity is 200 tons, it means that they have to spend an additional 1000CR budget.

How to say it?

This number happens to be stuck in a very ambiguous range.

If you don't pay the money, then the other party probably won't use the "extra" money to subsidize its workers and stimulate them to increase production. At that time, even if those blue coats don't work as foreign workers, I'm afraid it will be difficult for them to work as hard as they do today.

Spend nearly a thousand CR more every day to buy so-called value-added services?

Or should we maintain current fixed expenses and let production capacity drop to "normal" levels?

Chu Guang did not rush and waited patiently for the logistics section chief to think.

The brows were relaxed and wrinkled, and he seemed to have made a judgment in his heart. Li De said with a straight face, staring at his holographic image.

"What about today's value-added services? Do I have to pay you extra money?"

Hearing this, Chu Guang showed a happy smile on his face.

Having worked in sales, he understands this very well.

When a customer keeps inquiring or criticizing, it means that he is hesitating. Maybe he will buy it, maybe he won't. The probability is 50-50.

When the customer puts aside the transaction itself and instead asks about the insignificant gifts, the deal is basically stable.

The next step is to make the customer feel like they are getting an advantage.

"That's not necessary. Today's 6 hours is a trial period for value-added services, and there is no charge."

Li De chuckled.

"You taught me a lesson... Are you interested in working in the company? I can write you a letter of introduction and recommend you to join the management. To be honest, you are really underestimating your talents by staying in this **** place." ”

Chu Guang said modestly: "I don't dare. I just want my residents to survive in this miserable world, so I live a more economical life."

I feel a little more comfortable.

Li De sighed softly, glanced at the sky, and slowly nodded his raised head.

"Deal."

……

It is not unacceptable to spend an additional budget of about 1000CR per day.

After all, labor costs here are much cheaper than mechanical costs, and the efficiency of the latter may not be higher than the former in complex environments.

1000CR is only 500 kilograms of grain, or one ton of monosaccharides or polysaccharides that can be synthesized by "consuming some air".

If what they need is a gunpowder rifle, it would be better to use the scraps left over from processing parts. The cost may be cheaper than crops that take time to cultivate.

At this time, several soldiers, drivers, and engineers from the Marine Division were returning from the direction of the shelter residents' camp, with their arms around their shoulders and their backs, chatting and laughing.

“That mashed potato wedge is so delicious!”

"How did they figure it out? You can use steam to cook food! And it tastes so delicious!"

"From the data, it seems that this is how people ate 300 years ago."

“300 years ago?! That’s really a long time ago.”

"Yes, it's older than the Age of Prosperity... But I doubt that steaming alone can really kill the microorganisms in food?"

"Look at your ignorant look, the temperature of steam is much higher than that of boiling water!"

"The truth is this...well, the only fault I can find is that it consumes more fuel. Boil the water first, and then use the steam to heat the food. These little blue coats are quite enjoyable."

"Strange knowledge has increased again."

Today's work is over. If there are no emergencies, the remaining time belongs to them.

The most satisfying enjoyment in life is to get off work on time after a busy day, take a comfortable hot bath, then go to the canteen to get a glass of synthetic milk or hot cocoa, and go to the activity room to play a game with colleagues Billiards or poker, just a few words.

By the way, I have to share the joy of tasting delicious food with everyone!

For the price of a bucket of instant noodles, you can buy a bowl of fragrant mashed potatoes. It’s so affordable!

And there is fish soup with pine nuts tonight! It seems to be called this name.

I don’t know what kind of forage those blue jackets put in the soup, but it actually made those stinky mutant catfish not smell so bad. When you bite it, you will feel like it is full of collagen, and the texture And the taste is simply amazing!

The food they usually eat is relatively light, with less salt and oil. Although the nutrition is completely sufficient, the taste is always a bit off.

Those "canteens" for the blue coats are good everywhere. The only drawback is that you need to bring your own dishes and chopsticks, and there are no disposable bowls.

But this is nothing to them.

A few people first discussed it with the engineer brother who was engaged in production in the logistics department. They quickly convinced the guy with a bowl of mashed potatoes and let him operate the processing workshop with a flatbed and turned some thin Japanese paper for them. The same steel bowl and spoon for drinking soup.

These steel bowls are not pure steel, but polymer composite steel. The material is mainly leftover scraps from cutting steel, plus some cheap synthetic resin, and the cost is very cheap. They all treat them as disposable tableware and throw them away after use, which saves the effort of washing the dishes.

"...We are busy outside, but those lucky dogs are sitting in the office blowing hot air. It's so annoying!"

"That's right, if I don't show off to them, I'd be sorry for the northwest wind we drank today!"

"I agree, I must show off!"

"Hahaha, I'm so greedy for these dogs!"

A group of young men reached a consensus and got on the elevator talking and laughing. It felt like they had discovered an oasis in the desert.

Li De, who was standing not far away and counting supplies, and the engineer holding a tablet looked confused. They seemed to understand what they were saying, but they seemed not to understand.

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