"Hehehe... cough cough... Xiao Shui, you're making it too difficult for Leader Hong. Equality for all, elimination of exploitation, no war or chaos, no thieves or bandits, isn't that the ideal world of great harmony? That's the ultimate goal of human development," said Hong Tao.

Shui Nanqin's speech immediately drew laughter. Hu Ran, who was squatting on the flower bed eating canned food, almost sprayed the lunch meat out of his mouth. In his opinion, this was just empty talk and unrealistic idealism.

"It's not necessarily true. In the past, there were various restrictions and population constraints that prevented us from achieving abundant material conditions. But now, things are different. The population has drastically decreased, and resources remain the same. We have all the conditions to achieve distribution according to needs!" said Shui Nanqin. Zhang Tao nodded in agreement while listening to her speech. Although her suggestion was not exactly the same as his own beliefs, it had a similar essence. After achieving equality for all and eliminating exploitation and classes, he wouldn't have to listen to others' orders all the time. It resonated with him deeply. Such a good suggestion was actually being sarcastically criticized. No way, he had to quickly rally and suppress the enemy's arrogance!

"Before distribution according to needs, there are two necessary conditions that you overlooked: highly advanced technology and extremely high productivity. We can't even restore electricity now, so highly advanced technology is obviously unattainable. And based on our level of productivity, we can't even save ourselves, let alone consider it as high. Without the necessary prerequisites, the subsequent conclusions naturally become invalid," said Hu Ran. He was not young anymore, a full forty years old. No one knew how skilled he was in medicine, but he had always been tirelessly engaged in arguing. As long as he wasn't too tired, he liked to discuss various topics with others, preferably leaning towards philosophy and pure theory.

"But now we really have an abundance of resources, as Leader Hong himself said. So why can't we distribute according to needs?" Seeing Zhang Tao being refuted by Hu Ran on a theoretical level, Pan Wenxiang couldn't help but speak up. He also supported Shui Nanqin's suggestion. It wasn't that he didn't want to work, but he didn't want to be constrained too much.

After days of training, going to various places and killing zombies, they seemed to be less afraid and even felt that surviving alone wasn't that difficult. Occupying a courtyard, setting traps to lure the surrounding zombies one by one and smashing their heads would be even easier with a steel crossbow.

As for food and supplies, they were everywhere. Just find a residential building, and they would have enough to eat and drink for several months. In this situation, it seemed less necessary to follow the group. They could support themselves and do whatever they wanted.

Of course, these thoughts only stayed in their minds. It was just an idea, and actually doing it would be difficult, to the point where they didn't even dare to mention it. But today, someone brought it up, so they had to support it. If they could rally the support of most team members, they wouldn't have to listen to those so-called leaders anymore. Even if it failed, it wouldn't matter. After all, it wasn't their idea in the first place. Shui Nanqin would take the blame.

"Shua..." Hong Tao, who was smoking, immediately noticed the attention coming from all directions.

"You're so good at misinterpreting things! Let me make it clear, I did say that, but it was misunderstood by him. The original words should be like this: within two years, resources will be greatly abundant, inexhaustible and limitless. But as time goes on, for example, packaged food will expire, grains and oils will deteriorate, and fuel will become ineffective. If we can't restore production by then, we'll truly face hard times. It won't be about living off the land or drinking blood. We'll have to go back to the era of hunting and gathering," Hong Tao declared. He would never take the blame for this big mess. Anyone who tried to pass it on to him must be punished, like flicking some cigarette ash into Pan Wenxiang's lunch box, making him suffer. He would go hungry in the afternoon!

"I think it's not that complicated. It's good to maintain the current state, with enough to eat, drink, and safety guaranteed. Soon, we'll have a new home, bigger and safer. You young people just don't know how to be content. I'm not saying pessimistic things, but if everyone goes their own way, yes, we'll have freedom, but who among you can live better than now? I know you just find the rules too strict and uncomfortable, right? Wake up, this is not your home, there are no parents to take care of you. If it weren't for Captain Hong's abilities, not only you guys, even I would have turned into a monster or starved to death. We should be grateful and not think about what suits us right after having a full meal. Besides, the rules set by Captain Hong, which one is for his own benefit? They are all for everyone's safety. I can't control others, but as for me, Sun Jianshe, I'm following Captain Hong. As long as we unite, have unified thinking, the future will be fine!" said Sun Jianshe.

As the argument grew louder and more people joined the discussion, Sun Jianshe, who was having lunch on the other side of the flower bed, also came over. The more he listened, the more something seemed wrong. Oh well, they were trying to split the group and act individually. No way, he had to take a clear stand and stop it.Sun Jian's statement was powerful, mainly because of his strong presence, even the guards standing far away could hear it. Moreover, the content was too heart-piercing. Everyone present, to some extent, could be said to have been saved by Hong Tao. The big hat of ingratitude was buckled, and those who originally wanted to express their opinions could only shut up.

"Old Sun, you didn't understand what we were talking about at all. Who said we wanted to go it alone? What we're talking about now is the future system, do you understand?" Seeing that the good situation was about to be ruined by Sun Jian, Zhang Tao quickly jumped out to explain, trying desperately to remove the hat of ingratitude.

"Whoever has the ability will have the final say, isn't this a matter of course? Come on, if you have the ability to lead everyone to survive, I will listen to you. You only know how to talk all day, but when it comes to serious matters, you slack off. What else can you do besides stirring things up?"

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Sun Jian usually didn't participate in such discussions. One reason was his age, he had a natural generation gap with the young people and couldn't get along with them. Besides, he was not good at expressing himself, let alone arguing. He was hot-tempered and would easily lose his temper after a few arguments.

But this time he didn't choose to back down. Regardless of whether he understood the content or not, the principle was the same: whoever has the ability will be obeyed, not whoever can talk will be obeyed. In fact, when it comes to talking, he also admires Hong Tao's eloquence, which he had seen before.

"Hey, why are you targeting me again? What did I stir up? Come on, explain it to me, what did I stir up!" As soon as these words came out, the discussion and argument immediately escalated into a full confrontation. Zhang Tao was not weak either, his tone raised by an octave. Of course, Sun Jian couldn't back down, he rolled up his sleeves and stepped forward, implying that he was ready to resort to physical force if words failed.

"Can you two pay attention to your status? One is the head of the traffic group, the other is the deputy head of the field group. You should set a good example for your group members. What, are you going to put on a full martial arts show? If you have a point, make it. If you can't make it, let everyone discuss it. There's always a time to figure it out. Group Leader Sun, you are the elder, but I have to criticize you first. Don't attack personally. Although Zhang Tao is young and not as capable as you, no one is born with skills, he is improving every day. Zhang Tao, you can't be arrogant just because you are improving. If it weren't for Group Leader Sun and Group Leader Jiao teaching you hand in hand every day, could you have improved so quickly? Come on, apologize to each other, and don't do it again! What, you still don't accept my judgment? Alright, after I count to three, we'll handle it according to the rescue team's rules!"

With Hong Tao present, they definitely couldn't fight. They also couldn't continue to argue or confront each other. The first rule of the rescue team was not to have internal strife. If they didn't listen to the advice, they would face extremely severe punishment, up to expulsion.

"…It was me who lost my temper first, I apologize to you!" Sun Jian took a deep breath and reached out his hand first. When it comes to self-control, the old comrades generally have more than the young people, mainly because their edges have been smoothed by society, and they no longer put face first.

"It's okay, it's okay, we just got carried away..." Even if Zhang Tao cared about his face, he dared not continue to argue in front of Hong Tao. He reached out his hand and casually responded.

"Continue eating, we'll set off in half an hour!" Although the conflict was temporarily resolved, the discussion could not continue, which made Hong Tao a little unhappy. In fact, he just wanted everyone to express their own opinions. As long as they didn't quarrel, the more confrontational, the better. Only in this state could they understand each other's true thoughts more.

In fact, the expected effect was almost achieved, but unexpectedly, Sun Jian stepped in and stirred up the debate, which was really unhelpful. Just let them talk, what's the big deal if they talk too much?