Living like a salted fish in the end times

Chapter 347
Immediately afterwards, Zhang Hao turned his attention to the southern line.

Compared with the northern route, the southern route is much simpler. Except for parts of South America, the rest of the land in the southern hemisphere is basically included.

Zhang Hao couldn't help being very surprised: "Station Master Sun, according to your drawing method, the land area of ​​the southern hemisphere... seems to be larger than that of the northern hemisphere?"

You must know that before this, the northern hemisphere was the absolute political, economic and cultural center, and the southern hemisphere has always played a small transparent role.

"Consul, you are not mistaken. The land in the southern hemisphere has a relatively low latitude as a whole, and most of them are within degrees south latitude, which is a relatively warm land."

Stationmaster Sun nodded.

"It's a pity that these places are either not well developed, have poor infrastructure, or are chaotic and costly to manage. They are not good choices."

Zhang Hao couldn't help shaking his head.

Even in Australia, the original population is only over 2000 million. To accommodate a larger population, the only way is to invest a lot of money and carry out comprehensive development.

But now, what the federation lacks is money.

Upon hearing this, Station Master Sun pointed to the Amazon Great Plain on the map, and said bluntly: "Consul, if you must choose a place to settle in the southern hemisphere, I think this place has the most development value."

"Huh? Here? Would you like to hear more about it?"

Zhang Hao humbly asked for advice.

"First of all, this is a rare alluvial plain with an area of ​​560 million square kilometers, almost equivalent to two-thirds of the local area, with huge potential;
Secondly, the Amazon Plain is located on the equator, which can be said to be the warmest place on the Blue Star. The temperature in the four seasons is very balanced, and the precipitation is relatively abundant, which is very conducive to living and production construction;
Finally, the Amazon Plain borders Venezuela in the north. As we all know, Venezuela has abundant oil reserves, with nearly 3000 billion barrels of oil buried underground. In addition to oil, gas and coal in North America, the energy supply is very sufficient. "

Stationmaster Sun introduced in detail.

Zhang Hao was a little moved when he heard it, but he lowered his head and pondered for a while, and finally shook his head:
"The Amazon Plain is good, but the investment is too large. The Federation currently does not have the financial resources to develop this area, and there is another point. If the sun reappears in the future, all investment will be in vain."

Once the sun returns to the earth, the tropical climate of the Amazon plain is definitely not suitable for human habitation, and all new cities will be reduced to tasteless.

Stationmaster Sun painstakingly persuaded: "Consul, to put it bluntly, no one knows what the future will look like, but as the central government, I think we must prepare for the worst, so as not to be caught off guard."

"Station Master Sun, I understand what you mean. Regarding this point, I can assure you that the central government has already made two-handed preparations a few years ago. When that day really comes, the central government will not be helpless."

Zhang Hao comforted him with a smile.

"Really? Can I ask..."

Stationmaster Sun couldn't help but wonder.

Zhang Hao waved his hand and interrupted on the spot: "The specific content is currently top secret. It is not convenient for me to say it. If it is spread out, it will have a bad impact and cause panic. Maybe it will be made public on the day when the project is actually completed!"

"Then I won't ask, just be prepared!"

Stationmaster Sun breathed a sigh of relief.

Zhang Hao casually picked up the map on the desktop, and asked with a smile, "Station Master Sun, can you give me this map?"

"Of course no problem, you can do whatever you want."

Zhang Hao folded up the map, then handed it to the assistant on the side, and then said again:

"Station Master Sun, I have another question here?"

"Please!"

Stationmaster Sun and the others immediately sat upright.

"Don't be nervous, everyone. My question happens to be your field of expertise. It shouldn't be difficult to answer. I want to know... Will there be a super volcanic eruption in the future in the Indonesian region?"

There is also a world-class super volcano on the Indonesian Islands. Once this volcano erupts, it will pose a serious threat to the development of Southeast Asia.

"Consul, do you mean Mount Toba?"

Stationmaster Sun casually confirmed it.

Zhang Hao nodded: "That's right, Mount Toba is the second largest super volcano in the world after Yellowstone Volcano, and it's very close to our mainland, so we have to guard against it."

"Consul, Mount Toba and Mount Fuji belong to the Pacific Rim volcanic and seismic belt. Mount Fuji has erupted before. I personally think that it is unlikely to erupt on a large scale in the near future."

Stationmaster Sun thought about it and replied.

"Are you sure?" Zhang Hao asked in surprise.

"I can't say 100%, but there is still a % to % probability. After all, the pressure inside the earth's crust takes time to accumulate. The previous eruptions of Huangshi volcano and Mount Fuji volcano have almost released the pressure." Stationmaster Sun solemnly said nodded.

Zhang Hao was a little worried, and asked, "Station Master Sun, I want to know how long the 'recent' you mentioned roughly refers to?"

"At least 100 years!"

Stationmaster Sun said a conservative figure.

Zhang Hao patted the table excitedly: "Okay, in this way, we won't have any worries."

Next, Stationmaster Sun and others reported some latest research results to Zhang Hao, the most important of which was to predict the next climate change.

Zhang Hao frowned: "So, in the next 100 years, we will definitely enter the Great Ice Age?"

"To be precise, it is already here, and in the next 100 years, if the polar night environment does not improve, it will enter the peak of the Great Ice Age.

At that time, more than 80.00% of the entire Blue Star area will be covered by thick ice sheets, and only the areas along the equator will be spared. "

Stationmaster Sun spoke earnestly.

Zhang Hao couldn't help lamenting: "When that day really comes, human beings will have no choice but to linger, and if they make a careless move, they may not even have a chance to stand up."

"Consul, you don't have to be too discouraged. As far as I know, the Eastern Academy of Sciences is currently actively researching how to remove volcanic ash in the atmosphere. It is said that preliminary results have been obtained..."

Stationmaster Sun took the opportunity to introduce.

"Really? I'll ask someone later. If the volcanic ash can really be solved, no matter how much it costs, it will be worth it." Zhang Hao lifted his spirits.

"If you want to solve it completely, I'm afraid it's not human work, but the improvement is still no problem. As long as the downward trend of temperature is curbed, the probability of extreme situations is not high."

Stationmaster Sun immediately added another sentence.

Zhang Hao felt relieved: "It's good if it can improve, I'm afraid that the vicious circle will continue."

"The vicious circle is really scary!"

Stationmaster Sun agreed.

At the end of the meeting, Zhang Hao proposed to visit several other sub-scientific research stations, especially the scientific research station in Fushi Mountain, which must be missed no matter what.

Stationmaster Sun immediately showed embarrassment, and tried his best to persuade: "Consul, the Fushi Mountain volcano is not in a dormant state at present, and occasionally there will be small-scale eruptions. You were too adventurous in the past."

"It's okay, you've been stationed on the top of the mountain all year long, I'm just going to stay for a few hours, what can happen?" Zhang Hao insisted.

It's not that he is hypocritical or not afraid of death, but that the probability of accidents is very small. According to the memory in the dream, the Mount Fuji volcano will be very quiet in the next ten years.

No matter how great his butterfly effect is, it is impossible to have an impact on Mount Fuji volcano.

It is said that the first impression is very important. This global inspection is a good time for him to create a character design. Compared with this, it is worth taking a little risk.

"Consul..."

Everyone at the scene persuaded one after another.

It also includes members of the delegation.

Zhang Hao waved his hand and tried his best to dispel all opinions: "I have made up my mind, you don't need to persuade me any more. If others can take risks, I can take risks as well. Everyone is a member of the Federation, and no one is more noble than anyone else."

At the same time, the camera not far away faithfully recorded this moment. I believe this scene will soon appear on tomorrow's news.

In the end, Station Master Sun and others had no choice but to compromise: "Consul, if you insist on going to the Fushishan Substation, then I hope you can follow the arrangement and wait for two or three days until we are fully prepared. Go up again."

"No problem, I promise you."

Zhang Hao immediately agreed.

The other party did this for his safety, and he had no reason to refuse.

……

Soon, the time to climb Mount Fuji came.

In the past three days, Zhang Hao did not slack off, but ran all over several sub-stations, not even missing some big observation points.

After breakfast, after a long journey, the group finally arrived at the foot of Mount Fuji.

As the highest peak of Nissan Island, Mount Fuji covers an area of ​​about 1200 square kilometers, and its altitude is close to 4000 meters. It is a veritable giant.

After changing the climbing equipment, stationmaster Sun first introduced: "Consul, there is snow on the top of Mount Fuji, which is very dangerous. We only need to go up the mountainside for this trip, which happens to be the snow line."

"Isn't the scientific research station on the top of the mountain?"

Zhang Hao looked puzzled.

"Hey, there is only one monitoring point on the top of the mountain. No one is required to guard it. You just need to retrieve the monitoring data regularly. The real scientific research station is already on the mountainside."

Stationmaster Sun quickly explained.

For the sake of the consul's safety, they urgently built a new substation on the mountainside during these three days. The altitude is 1000 meters lower than the original scientific research station, which is considered well-intentioned.

Zhang Hao waved his hand, and said casually: "To tell you the truth, when I was young, I had a lot of mountaineering experience, and even climbed Mount Everest. Mount Fuji is not difficult for me at all, why don't we go to the peak to see it? "

"Consul, please be more considerate of us. We are not young and have poor physical strength. 1000 meters is already the limit for us."

Stationmaster Sun hurriedly stopped the other party.

Zhang Hao nodded along the way: "That's right, then let's go to the mountainside instead of climbing to the top."

"Great, it's getting late, let's set off quickly? Try to return before night, so as not to spend the night on the mountain and add logistical pressure to the substation."

Stationmaster Sun couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Zhang Hao turned on the overhead lights casually, and waved his hand towards the camera lens:
"Everyone listen to me, let's go!"

Following the order of the consul, the crowd rushed towards the stone stairs in the mountain.

The stone ladder should have been cleaned in advance, and there was no volcanic ash or snow to be seen. Zhang Hao leaned on a trekking pole and was surrounded by several bodyguards.

While climbing the mountain, he chatted with Station Master Sun and others, and seemed to be in a good mood.

This is his first mountaineering in 40 years. Although it is not an extreme sport, it can also bring back memories.

After an hour and a half like this, the journey was finally over halfway. At the suggestion of Station Master Sun, everyone found an abandoned hotel and wanted to rest for a while.

Zhang Hao took the insulated water bottle from his assistant, and Meimei dripped a few mouthfuls of sugar water.

Before setting off, everyone brought a large pot of sugar water with them. After all, the current conditions are limited, and they can only rely on sugar water to replenish their physical strength. Chocolate is a luxury.

"Station Master Sun, in daily life, do you carry all the supplies on the mountain by carrying them on your shoulders?"

Stationmaster Sun nodded, and said helplessly, "I used to go up the mountain road one day, but because of the earthquake ten years ago, it was severely damaged and it was already impassable.

It took several years to complete the climbing stone ladder we just walked, and the scientific research station can be set up on the mountain only after it is completed. "

"So hard? Can the road be repaired that day? If necessary, I can help solve the funding problem." Zhang Hao casually suggested.

"No, the amount of work is too big, and it's very dangerous to drive in the icy and snowy environment. It's better to go on foot!"

Stationmaster Sun explained.

Zhang Hao nodded: "I see!"

Stationmaster Sun saw that the opportunity was good, so he tried to ask for help: "Consul, we actually need helicopters more than building roads. Whether it's transporting supplies or participating in rescue, we can get twice the result with half the effort."

"Helicopter? Can it be used here?"

Zhang Hao was puzzled.

"Ordinary civilian helicopters are definitely not enough. What we need are military helicopters. I heard that the military has recently successfully developed an electric helicopter with a maximum load of tons, which can be used in various complex environments."

"That's it!" Zhang Hao touched his nose, and then promised: "Don't worry, as long as this helicopter is mass-produced, I will let the military give you priority in supplying it to you."

"Consul, on behalf of all the staff of our scientific research station, I would like to thank you. You have helped us a lot." Stationmaster Sun was overjoyed.

If there are two or three helicopters, their job will be much easier, and the casualty rate will be greatly reduced.

Zhang Hao shook his head: "Needless to say thank you, this is what you deserve. Now is an era of peace, and the military can definitely delay serving for some time."

"Whatever you want, there are so many agencies and units in the Federation, and they are more difficult than ours..."

"Well, what you said inspired me. If this helicopter really has such excellent performance, the central government must make a few more big orders and try to send them to the places where they are most needed."

Zhang Hao said thoughtfully.

Stationmaster Sun nodded when he heard the words: "This is a great thing. In fact, traffic has been most affected these years. If there is a helicopter that can adapt to various complex conditions, it will definitely be very popular."

"Hey, I hope the cost is not too exaggerated!"

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