Zhang Tianyuan held the logbook while Liu Chunshi explained it to him.
It took about ten minutes to explain the situation clearly.
For over a year, few major events occurred in Antarctica, until winter approached and the largest number of South American Gang, including a small number armed with firearms, began to seize other research stations and drive out the people inside.
In Antarctica, this is worse than being killed outright!
The reason South American Gang does this is quite simple.
The problem is that too many people were brought in, and there weren't enough resources.
The South America leadership brought nearly 600 people from the mainland, including relatives and friends. In a research station that typically only accommodates a few dozen people in the summer, this number is seriously excessive.
After the hastily brought food was consumed, neither fishing nor catching seals could satisfy the six hundred mouths.
So they started a real Doomsday Shoe Cult and began seizing research stations from other countries.
On King George Island, where No. 1 Station is located, there are a total of 8 research stations, four of which now South American Gang.
Fortunately, No. 1 Station had a large number of people, a total of 66, and it was the third station to be attacked, so they were prepared early on; otherwise, they wouldn't have been able to hold out for so long.
" Station Chief Liu, what's the situation in North America? Their higher-ups must have come over by now, right?" Zhang Tianyuan asked.
"We're here. It's right south of Palmer Station. We just need to take a boat to another island; it's not too far."
"I heard all their top executives are here!" someone added.
Zhang Tianyuan nodded. If that's the case, then it's necessary to go and check out this Palmer Station.
Next, Zhang Tianyuan focused on understanding the so-called North America Gang.
Discovering the North America Gang was even simpler: they arrived in a dozen helicopters and then never left the house.
If it weren't for their lingering influence, the South American Gang would probably have attacked Palmer Station immediately.
We'll fight even if it means crossing the sea!
After listening to all the intelligence, Zhang Tianyuan had a general understanding of the situation in Antarctica.
He stood up. "There's no need to worry about the forces in South America and North America. We have a fleet escort and ample firepower support this time; they are no match for us."
"Besides, we're here to take you back, so you won't have to worry about their threats anymore."
When Zhang Tianyuan brought up the topic of returning to China again, the people sitting around him couldn't help but smile.
"Everyone, please pack your things; our boat can't get through."
"But a landing craft will come to pick you up, and you should arrive by tomorrow at the latest."
Everyone cheered and left to pack their things.
Liu Chunshi was unwilling to leave just like that, and said, "We need to take care of those people in South America, and also the people at the other research stations."
"Don't worry, Station Chief Liu," Zhang Tianyuan said with a smile, "After we pick you up, we will settle accounts with those villains in South America for their crimes. We will also help the other research stations as much as we can, at least by supplying them with a large amount of materials."
"That's good." Station Chief Liu then left with a sense of relief.
Outside, the crew had already given a brief account of what had happened at No. 1 Station.
The people on the warship relaxed considerably upon hearing this.
Just then, Zhang Tianyuan walked over and asked to make a phone call.
"It's getting dark. Tomorrow we need to send someone to Palmer Station to check it out. According to intelligence, more than a dozen helicopters arrived at the station after the apocalypse, and the people there are very likely high-ranking officials."
Moreover, it's a high-rise building that's remarkably well-preserved.
For a moment, Zhang Tianyuan didn't know whether this was good news or bad news.
The good news is that a relatively intact upper floor will make their subsequent Junk Collection work go more smoothly, since it's their own home, and they definitely know better where their belongings are kept.
The bad news is that these surviving people indirectly caused the end of the world...
The commander on the other side immediately agreed to Zhang Tianyuan's request.
"Remember to bring enough weapons. If necessary, take over by force. Don't worry too much about them," Zhang Tianyuan reminded him.
The reply came from the other side, "Understood. I will send two armed helicopters carrying missiles over tomorrow."
A dock landing ship can launch and recover two armed helicopters simultaneously, but that doesn't mean its hangar can only accommodate two helicopters.
Zhang Tianyuan and his team brought ample firepower this time, and all their equipment had undergone polar adaptation modifications.
Dealing with those few small fry in Antarctica is a piece of cake.
After the call ended, it was learned that No. 1 Station had been eating canned food for the past six months, and the landing ship had also sent a lot of frozen meat via rescue helicopter, allowing everyone to eat their fill.
The aroma of hot pot and braised meat filled the entire station...
Wait until the next day.
Zhang Tianyuan had just gotten up when he received a message from the fleet.
They were in position and had launched their landing craft, heading towards No. 1 Station.
in addition.
The entire Palmer Station surrendered.
The speed of surrender has broken records.
Many people were happier to see the helicopter arrive than to see their own mother.
Their soldiers have now taken over the entire Palmer Station and are ready to transport Zhang Tianyuan there at any time.
Zhang Tianyuan didn't wait any longer; he took a global list of high-ranking officials that Tong Wenshi had given him and boarded the helicopter.
Just as Station Chief Liu said, Palmer Station is not far from No. 1 Station; it's a quick helicopter ride away.
Soldiers greeted him as he entered Palmer Station, explaining the current situation inside the station:
"Those high-ranking officials didn't have a good time after they fled here. The bodyguards they brought with them betrayed them and were imprisoned. The stronger, armed bodyguards seized control of the entire site, and..."
At this point, the soldier's expression turned strange, and he stopped talking.
Before he could ask any questions, Zhang Tianyuan stepped inside and saw a row of people squatting down, their hands covering their heads, under the watchful eyes of the soldiers.
Many people were still sobbing, tears streaming down their faces. Looking at the armed soldiers around them, they felt no resentment, but rather as if they were looking at saviors, as if they were looking at God.
In short...
That's strange.
This was Zhang Tianyuan's first impression.
Even more strangely, he hadn't taken two steps inside when an elderly white man burst into tears of joy and rushed over to hug his legs.
Although he was kicked away by the soldier next to him.
But Zhang Tianyuan still recognized him.
Because, by accessing the global directory of high-ranking officials.
The first page features this man...
This person's name is " Otis ".
Logically speaking, being suddenly rescued after being imprisoned for over a year should indeed be a pleasant surprise, but isn't this excessive excitement?
However, Zhang Tianyuan quickly understood why Otis and his group were so excited.
Because during the year or so after they were imprisoned, the bodyguards and other staff at the station often defied them, sometimes openly.
In this confined environment, this became the bodyguards' only source of amusement.
They were openly defamed by their superiors.
This made them feel very uncomfortable, both physically and mentally.
Where had they ever experienced anything like this before?
At night, Otis often regretted coming here...
In short, Zhang Tianyuan had only one thought after listening:
People cannot... or at least should not...
How can we show these high-ranking officials absolutely no respect?