As Shawn's words fell.
The originally flat hose began to gradually fill with concrete.
Liquid concrete continuously poured through the hose opening and into the rebar.
Jacob stepped directly onto the topmost rebar, while the Big guy and others below coordinated to move the steps as Jacob moved.
Glenn was in the fire truck, ready to follow the mixer truck forward at any moment.
The entire process wasn't fast, but there was a very steady and reassuring feeling to it.
"Within 48 hours, the basic shape of the high wall will be complete."
"The trees outside have also been mostly cut down. What do you plan to do next?"
Rick walked over from the side, asking against the sunlight.
Shawn had always been right, so much so that Rick had developed the habit of asking Shawn about everything first.
Following his gaze, he looked outside the Prison.
Within a hundred meters, there were only empty tree stumps remaining; the cut trees were either used to reinforce the high wall or were casually thrown into the forest.
Even the weeds and vines had been thoroughly cleared by Shawn, leaving no hiding place in sight.
If it weren't for Rick and the others' strong dissuasion, Shawn would have even wanted to cut out a isolation zone, then burn all the vegetation near the Prison, burning it completely clean, and then pave a layer of cement.
There was no other reason; the surrounding environment simply didn't allow for it.
If things went wrong, it would directly lead to a forest fire.
Moreover, that was secondary; more importantly, the sky-high flames would directly penetrate the fire barrier, then gradually converge towards the Prison, and then attract countless Walkers to approach.
At that time, not only would the jungle, which served as a natural barrier, be gone, but this large area would also be turned into a Walker paradise, which would truly be a net loss.
Hearing Rick's question, Shawn pondered for a moment.
"At least two things are still urgent right now."
"First, continue to modify the Prison's environment to resist potential crises at any time."
"Second, start planning to take in survivors and expand the Camp's scale, which can also prepare for the construction of the latter half of the Prison's high wall."
Shawn sat firmly in the Prison, adapting to all changes with an unchanging approach.
The Blood Moon was already prepared, so why would he be afraid of attacks from others?
Immediately afterward, Shawn did not let Jacob and the others continue construction with the intention of building the high wall on the other side of the Prison as well.
At least not for now.
The high wall on the front side was already sufficient to defend the Prison from danger.
With the front high wall and dozens of iron doors inside the Prison, Shawn believed that no one could enter stealthily.
However, to be safe, Shawn still made preparations for the next step of modifying the Prison.
"I plan to dig a 'moat' outside; it doesn't need water, just needs to be deep enough."
Shawn laid out his entire plan to Rick.
"As for survivors, do you have any targets?"
As Rick spoke, he couldn't help but look at Jacob and the others; these people were the 'wild survivors' Shawn had brought back.
"There are some..."
Shawn thought of the people at the Mine Camp.
They probably only had about 20 people left now; if there was hope, Shawn hoped to incorporate them into the Prison.
There were also the survivors from the Woodbury Community.
Although they were all a bunch of sheep, they could certainly be used as labor.
He just hoped they wouldn't be ungrateful and still actively help the Governor.
Otherwise, if they met in the war between the two Camps, Shawn would never show mercy.
Further out, there was the living Community near Alexander.
If Shawn wanted to control Georgia in the future, this stronghold was essential.
Of course, those were all matters for the future.
For the Prison, which had just built its high wall, it was still too far away.
Subsequently, Shawn acted immediately.
He first called Shane and, in his own name, established a 'combat unit' within the Camp, incorporating most of the Camp's combat-ready forces into it.
This also fulfilled a promise he had made to Shane earlier—to consider forming an 'army' after the high wall was built.
Of course, Daryl, Merle, and Michonne were not included by Shawn, but were reserved for other uses.
Unlike the others, these three had long been active in the jungle, even going out alone multiple times to search for supplies; their role was more inclined towards reconnaissance.
Even if they encountered an irresistible force in the wild, with their abilities, they could find a solution themselves.
If they were trained like soldiers in a formulaic way, that would truly be a waste of talent.
Calling the members of the combat unit, Shawn led them to the outside of the Prison wall.
On the way, Shawn saw Beth.
She didn't press him directly like last time, but instead smiled, triumphantly raising the blood-stained stone spear in her hand.
"71!"
She whispered, as if saying, "I'm almost done with your request, boyfriend~~"
Shawn twitched his lips, gave her a smile, and then hurried with the combat unit to the outside of the high wall.
"Today's task is very simple: digging a pit."
"I'll lead people to dig the pit, and the others will guard us, not letting Walkers get close."
Shawn briefly explained the specific requirements, and then, without further ado, began to vigorously dig a large pit.
Digging a pit is actually not easy; for an inexperienced person, even with 2 days, 48 hours, he might not be able to dig a pit large enough to fully bury a coffin.
So, while digging the pit, Shawn also had Riley drive out the medium-sized excavator.
With the excavator working in conjunction with manual digging, a 4-meter wide, 4-meter deep pit was quickly dug.
The edge of the pit was about 1 meter from the high wall, so it would not affect the stability of the high wall.
At the same time, if one fell into a 4-meter pit, even Shawn would have to put in some effort to climb back up, let alone Walkers or other survivors.
As for trying to climb up the rock wall with bare hands, that was even more ridiculous; it was 4 meters.
Once a circle was dug around the Prison, the only way for outsiders to enter the Prison would be through the main gate.
Following the 4 * 4m scale, everyone dug a circle along the direction of the Prison gate.
They dug from morning until sunset, completing approximately 1/7 of the work.
On the way back to the Prison, Glenn, with Maggie, both stealthily approached Shawn.
Maggie gently nudged Glenn, and Glenn hesitated slightly before asking.
"I heard you don't want to be responsible for Beth?"
Upon hearing Glenn's blunt remark, Maggie immediately rolled her eyes.
Well, the whispered conversations before bed were all for nothing.
Shawn, hearing this, carried his pickaxe and widened his eyes.
He didn't even have time to wipe the dust from his face: "What are you talking about???"
Maggie quickly covered Glenn's mouth: "No... it's nothing, we're going to the cafeteria first."
Maggie gave Shawn a 'you know what I mean' look, winking her left eye.
Then, pulling Glenn, she jogged towards the Administrative Building without looking back.
Only Shawn was left standing there, disheveled in the wind.
"No wonder I felt these two have been much closer to me lately; turns out they already consider me family."
"Eh, wait a minute, how have they been spreading rumors about me in the Prison lately?"
Shawn suddenly noticed the crucial point and quickly chased after them.
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