Hua Feng opened his parachute after descending a few hundred meters at a rapid pace, finding the right position to prepare to descend, he slowly adjusted his flight attitude, and Yun Meng and Bai Feng slowly followed him down. When he was about to reach the river beach, he saw a large number of sled dogs waiting for them not far away, and they opened the map to find that the pick-up point was 80 kilometers away, and the task manual did not allow the use of the Force as power, so they could arrive at the fastest time to get into the school.

Everyone who landed was trying their best to find a sled dog that suited them as quickly as possible, Hua Feng, Yun Meng, and Bai Feng found a sled dog that could carry three people, and without too much hesitation, they set off quickly!

The Alaskan Malamute (Latin name: Alaskan Malamute), also known as the Alaskan Malamute, is one of the oldest polar sled dogs, and its name is taken from a tribe called Malamute of the Eskimo Inuit. This tribe lives on the shores of a western Alaska area called Kotzebue.

Before Alaska became part of the U.S. territory, the area was called Alashak or Alyeska, which translates to "vast land," a name given to it by the Russians who discovered it.

Unlike other dog breeds in Alaska, these dogs are strong, muscular, and bred for endurance rather than speed, as their primary purpose is sledding. Adult Alaskan dogs have a quiet, elegant temperament and are very loyal to their owners.

The Alaskan Malamute is one of the oldest polar sled dog breeds, and the dog has a strong, powerful physique, a deep and strong chest, and a muscular body. The feet are on the ground, and the standing posture is good, showing liveliness. With his head held high and his eyes full of alertness, he shows a strong sense of curiosity and interest. Head width. The ears are triangular and stand up when alert. The muzzle is large, and the width is only slightly smaller from the root to the nose. The muzzle is not sharp, not long, nor short.

The back coat is thick, and the outer coat is long and stiff enough to protect the bottom layer of woolly coat. Alaskan Malamutes come in a variety of coat colors. The markings on the face are a distinctive feature, including cap-like markings on the head and a face that is completely white or striped. The tail is fully furyed, raised over the back, and has a wavy feather-like appearance. Alaskan Malamutes have large bones, strong legs, good feet, deep chests, strong shoulders, and all the other physical characteristics needed for the job. Its gait should be steady, coordinated, not tired, and efficient.

Hua Feng knew that there was a place called Ena City in the city he was passing through: the name of Ena City originated from a gold digger named Enna. In 1880, Enna and his companions, led by the local natives, discovered a natural gold nugget the size of a broad bean here, and later exploration showed that the gold reserves were abundant, and it was one of the three largest gold mines in the world.

Since then, gold diggers have followed, and the place has been transformed from a desolate and barren land into a bustling city. In 2012, the gold mines had ceased production, but the shops, banks, bars, cinemas and casinos that served the gold miners were still in the same place, maintaining the appearance of a century-old shop, but the service to tourists has changed.

With the gradual development of the western United States and the construction of the western railroad artery, Chinese laborers moved north into Canada and Alaska.

After the failure of China's Wuxu Reform in 1898, Liang Qichao went to the New World of America to make an investigation. In his Travels in the New World, he wrote: "British Canada is divided into seven provinces, and along the Pacific coast is Bridis Columbia. There are about 20,000 Chinese in Canada, and Columbia is six or seven out of ten. The capital of Columbia is called Victoria, and the nearby metropolis is called Vancouver, commonly known as Saltwater Port for Chinese,...... The Chinese are the most numerous. In the heyday, there were no less than 70,000 or 80,000 people. ”

Liang Qichao's footprints only reached the waters of present-day Victoria Harbour, and a little further north to Alaska, but unfortunately he did not enter Alaska in the end, so he did not leave a written record of Chinese immigrants in Alaska. We can only look for traces of the Chinese in Alaska based on the existing clues.

The gold mines were the site of early Chinese immigrants. The first gold mines were scattered along the banks of rivers, and people used rudimentary tools to pan for gold from the sand. Later into underground mining caverns. After 1913, the gold mines of Alaskana underwent a technological revolution, and many advanced machinery and equipment were used, which led to a dramatic increase in gold production. In 2012, the mine was abandoned and used as a tourist destination. After passing through a 360-foot tunnel, you will reach the mining site of the vein. Visitors can buy some mineral sands for a small amount of money and then try to sift through the sinks to find the gold sand for themselves, which they can exchange for cash in the gift shop.

Of course, the life of the 19th-century gold diggers was not as romantic and cozy as the tourists of 2012, who worked hard and gained very little. In order to escape the mental depression and loneliness, it is inevitable to indulge after work: binge drinking, gambling and prostitution, so bars, casinos and brothels have popped up in the town.

At the same time, restaurants, shops, barber shops, grocery stores, laundry rooms, theaters, etc., are indispensable in order to maintain normal daily life. The occupation of kitchen knives, scissors, and razors is most closely associated with the Chinese, as the majority of Chinese immigrants who run restaurants, laundry rooms (including tailor shops), and barber shops are Chinese. On the one hand, they used these three knives to serve the gold diggers, and on the other hand, they relied on these three knives to make money for a living. The early Chinese restaurant, commonly known as the Chop Restaurant, is said to have originated from Li Hongzhang's visit to the United States when he used chop dishes to entertain Americans.

The fundamental reason why Chinese restaurants have been able to survive and develop in the United States for a long time is that they conform to the eating habits of Chinese immigrants. In both the 19th and 21st centuries, the main consumers of Chinese restaurants are, after all, mainly Chinese, and Westerners come to try them once in a while. Chinese-owned grocery stores are also primarily for Chinese, and many goods are imported directly from Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan, as many things are never produced or used in the United States.

As the town grew, so did the construction of some public facilities. City halls, courts, prisons, churches, parks, schools, fire brigades have appeared. I saw a wooden sign standing in front of the door of the city's fire brigade that said it was built in 1898, during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty in China.

In addition to the gold mines, the railway is another gathering place for Chinese workers. The construction of the main railway transport artery across the American continent is undoubtedly a great miracle in the history of human architecture, and its natural conditions are difficult and dangerous, so that we can not help but be moved and amazed when we travel by train to this day.

In Skagway, Alaska, there is a railroad called the WhitePass, built in 1898 and called the "World Scenic Railway" because it winds its way 20 miles above a 3,000-foot hilltop. The terrain is steep and the scenery is beautiful. Only May to September of the year can be passed, the rest of the time is snowy, hence the name of the White Channel. In 2012, tourists paid $103 for a ticket to ride around the vintage steam train.

Thailand has a "Death Railway", which was built by the Japanese during World War II using prisoners of war from Thailand to Myanmar. Because of the hot climate and the prevalence of miasma, on average, one prisoner of war died for every sleeper laid. If the "Death Railway" is known for its heat, then Alaska's "White Passage" is intimidating for its cold. It is conceivable that when this railway was first built, I don't know how many Chinese workers were exposed to the snowy area.

Since the beginning of the 20th and 21st centuries, the outstanding contributions made by the Chinese in the history of the development of the western part of the United States have been increasingly affirmed by the US government and the public, and they have not only added records to many English writings, but also erected permanent monuments in some places. It reflects the progress of the times and society.

Liang Qichao said in "Travels in the New World": "The workers in Columbia Province make the most of the sarmon. ...... The Japanese people here also make a living of fish. However, the Japanese people also collect fish, and the Chinese also make fish. Fishing, the daily wage per person, is several times better than that of fish makers. However, Westerners here are limited to Chinese who are not British nationals and are not allowed to pick fish. Therefore, even if it is a mere right, it is not allowed to compete with other races. ”

How many Chinese live in Alaska today? Because there are no statistics, no one can say. What is certain, however, is that the economic and social status of the Chinese in Alaska has improved greatly compared to the past. The most obvious example is that in the past, the grocery stores opened by the Chinese were single and small. In the 21st century, even gift shops have opened into large supermarkets.

Customers can carry baskets and choose from them. Many T-shirts with Alaska inscriptions, as well as souvenirs and daily necessities with the characteristics of Indian and Eskimo cultures, are actually produced in China. If you pay a little attention, you can find the MadeinChina logo. This is the source of goods organized by Chinese merchants to make full use of Chinese labor and cheap raw materials to go to Chinese mainland.

In addition to the Chinese who have settled in Alaska, there are also many Chinese tourists who come to Alaska.

In tourist scenic spots, or noisy places, or even inaccessible places, it is not difficult to see the figure of a Chinese person with black hair and yellow skin.

Today, in the 22nd century, these changes are not particularly big, just like the cold wind wandering in Hua Feng's ears at the moment, what the road ahead will only be known when they arrive.