Rebirth of the Qing Empire

Although Anyuan Island is covered with ice and snow for more than 9 months a year, and the summer suitable for the growth of animals and plants is only 2 short months, there is no shortage of food. In addition to the sufficient logistics supply of the Bac Ninh military, the garrison officers and soldiers

You can catch reindeer, seals, sea fish, etc. or pick up bird eggs by just using local methods such as setting up rope nets, making simple tools, or simply walking up with bare hands.

Although it is a bit troublesome, this kind of activity can not only obtain excellent natural food but also enrich the life of the garrison. The officers and soldiers enjoy it. Over the past few years of garrison at the garrison, there has never been a deliberate hunting with firearms for the purpose of illegal profit.

Regarding the incident of wild animals, because everyone knows that this kind of behavior is expressly prohibited by the Bac Ninh government's "Wildlife Protection Law".

The officers and soldiers stationed in such a remote place can still consciously abide by the laws formulated by the government, which shows the quality of Bac Ninh soldiers. The soldiers are not only the protectors of the people, but also the role models for the people, and they are also examples for the people to learn from. So, with good

Can a role model not have good followers?

This also shows from a small window the gratifying results of the Bac Ninh government’s long-standing commitment to building Bac Ninh into a modern legal society.

Anyuandao Military Station has its own diesel unit power station, coal-fired heating boiler room, etc. It is a large-scale military station with the most superior and complete infrastructure in the Arctic Ocean coastal area, and the scientific expedition team carried by "Snow Dragon-2" will be in

To carry out large-scale scientific expeditions in the Arctic Ocean, it is of course the most suitable place to choose as the rear base.

The military station covers a large area, with enough spare rooms to accommodate outsiders and sufficient food reserves. However, if viewed by mainland standards, the conditions are still simple. Kang Fan and Mei Xiang live in the same room as everyone else.

, two-person room, one single bed per person, one

A wooden wardrobe and bedside table are shared, but there is nothing else. Even the space between the two beds is not enough for two people to stand side by side. Eating, washing, etc. have to be done in the public cafeteria and bathroom.

, very similar to the life in Fenhe Camp when they first came to this era.

"This kind of room is most suitable for boys and girls to live in," said Kang Fan.

Mei Xiang asked while making the bed: "How do you say it?"

Kang Fan hugged Mei Xiang from behind and leaned for a while before saying, "It won't work unless we rub our ears together."

Mei Xiang giggled, her plump body trembling beautifully, "And it's daytime here every day, so you don't have to worry about being scolded by your parents when you come home late after dark."

Fortunately, the entire military depot barracks are double-layered hollow structures, and are built on pile foundations wedged deeply into the permafrost. The barracks floor is nearly one meter high from the ground. The outer layer of the barracks is a steel-framed wooden structure, and the inner layer is

They are all made of wood, and the walls and floors in the room are all natural wood color, making it very comfortable to live in.

As soon as the word "parents" was mentioned, both of them suddenly fell silent. Yes, after so many years in this era, how are your parents okay? The two of them squeezed into a single bed in silence and covered themselves with down.

It was already midnight, but it was still as bright as day outside the window. Neither of them were sleepy, staring at the ceiling with their eyes wide open.

"I decided to go to the North Pole with the scientific expedition team. I want to personally plant the Qing Dynasty Yellow Dragon Flag at 90 degrees north latitude." Kang Fan suddenly said.

Mei Xiang sat up like a spring and asked in horror: "Kang Fan, are you talking in your sleep?"

Kang Fan smiled and pulled Mei Xiang back into his arms, "I'm serious. American Robert Peary rode a dog sled and planted the American Stars and Stripes on the North Pole for the first time on April 6, 1909.

He's over 50. I'm much younger than him, why can't I?"

Mei Xiang trembled for a moment and then fell into silence.

"Wait for me here. If nothing else happens, I will be back in a month at most." Kang Fan said.

A week later, the sturdy "Snow Dragon-2" icebreaker broke through the Arctic Ocean filled with fog and ice floes, and sent Kang Fan and the scientific expedition team to the ice field more than 200 kilometers away from the North Pole. After that, they could no longer move forward.

, this is the northernmost point of the earth, covered by thick ice, making ice-breaking navigation impossible.

Kang Fan and the scientific expedition team members disembarked from the ship onto the ice field and rode dog sleds toward the North Pole. These dog sleds were driven by ethnic minorities living in the northern part of Anyuan Province, and they have lived there for generations.

In the harsh Arctic region, they live a primitive fishing and hunting life, struggling with nature.

The arduous struggle can be called the most tenacious nation! According to what they call themselves, the Anyuan government named this nation Inuit, which translates into Chinese as "people". These people have rich experience in living in the Arctic region.

With the help of the Inuit people, Kangfan and his team's trip will be much easier.

The 5 sleds were loaded with all the supplies, plus 5 Inuit and 5 scientific expedition members, a total of 10 people and 40 dogs. The dogs pulling the sleds were covered with thick white long hair, and they were naive and very cute.

.And the five scientific expedition members, including Kang Fan, all came from this time

The strongest person was carefully selected among the dozens of scientific expedition members carried by the "Snow Dragon-2" icebreaker. Kang Fan's selection this time had nothing to do with his identity and determination. Even Mei Xiang's obstruction had a counterproductive effect.

It is enough to show what a strong body Kang Fan has!

Because the Anyuan government was very friendly to the ethnic minorities within its jurisdiction and respected their inherent way of life and national culture, it also set up the area where they had lived for generations as an ethnic autonomous prefecture and gave them full freedom. Therefore, the Qing Empire

The arrival of the conquerors did not have a big impact on the lives of the local ethnic minorities. Even if it did, it would be positive, such as assistance in food, medical and other aspects. Therefore, the locals and the Aleuts on Bering Island had the same appreciation for the Qing Dynasty.

The empire was favorably disposed.

The same goes for the five Inuit people who were traveling with them. They took great care of Kang Fan and the others along the way, and each of them was responsible for a scientific expedition team member, providing man-to-man personal care. In addition, Kang Fan and the others happened to be composed of three

The Han nationality is composed of one Manchu and one Mongolian. Like these Inuit, they are all yellow race, which brings everyone closer together.

The North Pole is actually an ocean covered with solid ice. Under the thick ice, the icy seawater of the Arctic Ocean surges. After nine days of arduous trek in the "Arctic summer heat" of minus 10 degrees Celsius, Kang Fan and the others arrived.

On August 13, 1919, he successfully reached 90 degrees north latitude and planted the Qing Dynasty Yellow Dragon Flag on the ice sheet of the North Pole!

In fact, Kang Fan could have taken a plane and landed directly at the North Pole, planted the flag and then returned by plane. It would be simple, efficient and comfortable. But Kang Fan thought that would not make much sense.

"Then what do you mean by your expedition? Apart from getting back a bunch of ice cubes, meteorites and pictures of you posing, what else did you get back? You are kidding with your own life! Do you still have me and the children in your heart?

?" Mei Xiang did not encourage Kang Fan after he returned to Anyuan Military Station safely, but said such words that made Kang Fan feel even more discouraged.

Kang Fan calmly added, "I also gained precious friendship."

During this trip, Kang Fan's tenacious will, strong body, superb wilderness survival skills, profound knowledge and noble personality conquered the Inuit companions. When they parted, the Inuit companions regarded the leading sled dog as their own.

A gift was given to him. This is the most precious thing for the Inuit people!

"Can you just call it 'Inuit'?" Kang Fan turned a deaf ear to Mei Xiang's chatter.

"Whatever you want!" Mei Xiang said with a snort.

The Lena River has a total length of 4,400 kilometers and is the 10th longest river in the world. It gathers many tributaries along the way and then flows northward into the Arctic Ocean. The upper reaches flow through plateau mountains, with steep river banks, many rapids, and dangerous shoals; the water volume increases in the middle reaches, and the widest point

It reaches 30 kilometers, and many lakes are formed along the coast.

and river bay; the downstream expands into a vast plain river, forming a huge alluvial delta at the mouth of the sea. The water of the Lena River is clear and transparent, showing an emerald-like light blue-green color, unlike the Yellow River and the Yangtze River in the mainland.

, makes people feel very comfortable.

After Kang Fan and Mei Xiang stayed at the mouth of the Lena River with the scientific expedition team for a few days, they took the "Xuelong-2" and continued westward. This was the opening season for the Arctic sea route, and the "Xuelong-2"

Unhindered sailing to the mouth of the Yenisey River is possible.

When arriving at the mouth of the Yenisei River, less than one-third of the scientific expedition team was left, because at every scientific expedition site along the way, some scientific expedition members would stay to continue the scientific expedition mission, so

, the further west you go, the fewer people there are.

The Yenisei River originated in the Mongolian Province of the Qing Empire. It received more than 2,000 large and small tributaries along the way. It is longer than the Lena River and has more water. It is the largest river among the many rivers that flow into the Arctic Ocean. Beining

The Internal Guards built a permanent base at the mouth of the Yenisei River with more complete functions and a larger scale than the Anyuan Island Military Station. It was named "Polar" because it was located in the northwestmost territory of the Qing Empire and within the Arctic Circle.

Strictly speaking, it should be a border fortress.

The polar base is connected to several cities in the middle and upper reaches of the Yenisey River through the Yenisey River route. It can also be connected to the Northeastern Primorye of the Qing Empire through the Arctic sea route. However, during the freeze period, both routes are unnavigable.

Communication with the outside world could only rely on roads and air routes. In order to support the Bac Ninh Army,

The multiple logistics supply bases established to support the war have now developed into towns of varying sizes. These towns were later connected by roads and air routes, becoming a solid base for the Anyuan government to control the entire Anyuan jurisdiction. Of course,

It also allows remote polar bases to maintain smooth communication with the mainland at any time.

Despite this, the polar base is still too remote. Except for personnel exchanges, material circulation and radio contacts related to the troops, it is isolated from the world the rest of the time. Therefore, Kang Fan must come here to visit the officers and soldiers.

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After the "Xuelong-2" docked steadily at the pier of the polar base, the officers and soldiers stationed at the base welcomed Kang Fan and his party with gongs and drums, lanterns and colorful decorations. The atmosphere was very warm. Seeing this scene, I kept sulking with Kang Fan.

Mei Xiang's tight pretty face finally relaxed.

Kang Fan quickly saw the opportunity and said: "Don't be angry, my dear wife? Mei Xiang, please think back now: Isn't placing the Yellow Dragon Flag of the Qing Dynasty on the North Pole a feat worth being proud of?!"

Mei Xiang snorted and said nothing, but a smile flashed at the corner of her mouth.