"Did the country send rescuers?" Da Fei couldn't help but ask nervously.

"Yes, the opinion of the opposition at that time was that when we received the news, they had been besieged by the Huns, and by the time our reinforcements rushed in, those soldiers were estimated to have already died; Fortunately, another high-ranking official came forward and tried to ask for reinforcements, and I can still recite what he said to the emperor and other ministers at that time. ”

"Now we put people in a place of danger, and abandon them in a hurry, and indulge in barbarian violence on the outside, and wound and die on the inside. If you don't save it at this time, if the Huns re-offend and become a coward, how will Your Majesty make a general? ”

"In today's parlance, it means not abandoning, not giving up. If you don't care whether they live or die in times of danger, it is to condone the brutality of the barbarians, and it also hurts the hearts of these loyal ministers and good generals. And if you don't save them now, when the Huns come again in the future, who else will be willing to serve the country? "So be sure to save your own heroes."

"The emperor had just ascended the throne, and he was also full of enthusiasm, he accepted the suggestion of sending troops to rescue, and sent a reinforcement of thousands of people. The rescue process was also full of twists and turns, but fortunately, everyone persevered. When the reinforcements finally arrived in Shule City, there were only 26 defenders in the city, and only 13 of these 26 people returned to Yumen Pass safely. By the way, there is also an oil painting, painted by the painter Zuo Guoshun, also called "Thirteen Soldiers Return to the Jade Gate". ”

"Okay," Da Fei couldn't help but high-five, and his blood boiled for a moment, "It's not a loss to our Han family's son." ”

"No, or why are we called Han now," Chen Bin finished telling the story, and he felt a lot warmer.

Suddenly there was a gunshot from the row of snow-covered buildings, and the team leader who was guarding the car nearby immediately shouted to the others, "All be on guard, pay attention to the perimeter, the gunfire may attract polar bears." ”

Chen Bin and Da Fei quickly stopped chatting, and the two focused on the periphery of the arc formed by the vehicle.

"Quickly contact Captain Wang Puhong of the Yellow River Station, quick," Hearing Xia Yunli's shouts from the building behind him, Chen Bin had just turned around and saw Xu Yihang and several soldiers rushing out carrying a person.

"What's going on?" Chen Bin and Da Fei rushed over and asked.

"God, this is ...... Survivor? The eyes of the two were full of shocked looks, although just now they were discussing a legendary story that happened in the Han Dynasty, but in the face of the "miracle" that appeared in front of them, their hearts were as difficult to calm down as a stormy wave for a while.

"What about Professor Song Jihuan?" Xia Yunli asked the nearby warriors.

"In that car."

"Quick, take someone to Professor Song!" Xia Yunli gestured to Xu Yihang and them, looking quite anxious. Xu Yihang and several soldiers sent the people they carried out to the car where Song Jihuan, a wilderness survival expert, was, and the soldiers inside got out of the car and gave up their positions. “

"It's a symptom of scurvy." Song Jihuan only glanced at it and determined the symptoms of this survivor.

It was a burly middle-aged man, his beard was very thick, but his face was terrifyingly pale, and if it weren't for a slight snort, it would have been hard for anyone to believe that he was still alive.

Xia Yunli, Xu Yihang and others found this man in the warehouse of the Piramedon Harbor Container Guest House, the door of the warehouse was locked, and there were several slow-moving zombies outside.

When the man was found, Xia Yunli checked his pupils and heartbeat and confirmed that he still had vital signs.

"Scurvy?!"

"That's right," Song Jihuan opened his lips and exposed the man's gums, "he has several teeth missing, his gums are also very swollen, and the skin on his body should have a lot of petechiae or ecchymosis." ”

Song Jihuan said and motioned to the soldiers at the door to close the door to prevent the cold wind from continuing to pour into the car. He pulled open the collar of the man's cotton coat, revealing the skin under his neck, and Xia Yunli saw that it was indeed full of petechiae as Song Jihuan said.

"The symptoms of scurvy in the later stage, generally at this time, the patient will feel tired, general fatigue, mental will also become depressed, people begin to be anorexic, and then there are some physical symptoms: swollen gums, bleeding, alveolar necrosis and loose teeth loss, anemia, bone and joint muscle pain, skin petechiae or ecchymosis, etc."

Xia Yunli nodded, combined with some of his own experience and knowledge, and basically agreed with Song Jihuan's judgment.

"Professor Xia, the Yellow River Station has been contacted," a soldier came to the door of the car with a satellite phone, and Xia Yunli quickly opened the door and brought the phone in.

"I'm Wang Puhong, and this is the Yellow River Station."

"I'm Xia Yunli, Captain Wang, we found a survivor in Piramitun, his physical condition is not ideal, and he needs support from your side."

"Survivors?!" Wang Puhong on the other end of the phone was a little surprised, "How is his situation?" ”

"Professor Song has confirmed that he is suffering from scurvy, the patient's body is very weak, it is difficult for us to ensure his safety during the trip, and you need to send a helicopter to pick him up and bring him back to New Ord for treatment."

"Survivorship?" Wang Puhong asked.

"The person is already in a coma, and his identity is unknown," Xia Yunli's voice was a little urgent, "It's important to save people, captain." ”

"Okay, I'll arrange it right away, please pass us the coordinates of your location."

"Whew," Xia Yunli breathed a sigh of relief after hanging up the phone, he turned his head to Song Jihuan and asked, "People are still saved, right?" ”

"Do your best," Song Jihuan's face was a little solemn, "His condition is likely to be caused by a long-term lack of vitamin C." ”

"Yes," Xia Yunli nodded, "We found him in the warehouse, there is no shortage of food in it, and there is even residual coal and other fuel in the compartment, but after being trapped for so long, fresh vegetables and fruits are obviously what he urgently needs." ”

"Judging from his symptoms, it is already in the late stage of scurvy, and it has been at least two or three months since his body began to lack vitamin C, during which time his body will become weaker and weaker, and his spirit will become worse and worse, so it is likely that there will be other complications." Song Jihuan continued, "If we can make it to the Yellow River Station, there is a great hope that the medical equipment and medicine reserves there should be rescued, and what we can do for the time being is to supplement him with some vitamin C and saline, and let him hold on until the rescue helicopter arrives." ”

The convoy sent the coordinates of the location back to the Yellow River Station in New Ålsund, and Wang Puhong did not hesitate and immediately sent the "Snow Eagle" helicopter to rush over. He knew that this arrangement was very dangerous for the "Snow Eagle", because Piramiden was already more than 100 kilometers away from New Ålsund in a straight line, and in ordinary conditions, the "Snow Eagle" might have taken less than half an hour to arrive, but now it was on the island of Spitsbergen, where the environment was very harsh, and it was the polar night, and the view was very unfavorable for the helicopter pilot.

Wang Puhong trusted Xia Yunli very much, so even though he knew that it was risky to save people in the past, he still made arrangements without hesitation.

"Make sure you come back safely!" The helicopter circled up, and Wang Puhong watched it gradually disappear into the night sky, and his heart sank.

On the snow in Piramiton, Xu Yihang waited for Xia Yunli to return to his car, and then asked him about the survivor, "Professor Xia, can people be saved?" ”

"Do your best," Xia Yunli said, "I have already informed the Yellow River Station, Captain Wang Puhong sent the 'Snow Eagle' to rush over to pick people back, and when the people receive the Yellow River Station, the hope of being rescued is greater." ”

"In this kind of weather, the helicopter flies over ......," Xu Yihang just wanted to say that it was dangerous, but he couldn't open his mouth. He knew that it was impossible for Xia Yunli not to think of this, but since he had made the decision to let the Yellow River Station send the "Snow Eagle" over, this scientific research expert must have his own ideas.

"Do you think I'm 'sick of the Virgin'?" Noticing Xu Yihang's expression, Xia Yunli smiled helplessly.

As if he had been told what he was talking about, Xu Yihang's face was slightly red.

"There is no nationality in scientific research work, and I have been rescued by people from other countries in my scientific research work in the polar regions. In my understanding, as long as the person in distress does not give up, he is eligible for help, after all, God helps those who help themselves. This man ......, who had been alone here for so long, and now that we found him, I can't think of anything more depressing than to sit back and watch him continue to die helplessly. ”

"In the face of a person in distress, as long as he is still insisting, we must always do something for him," Xia Yunli was looking out the window when he said this, he didn't expect Xu Yihang to understand himself, after all, everyone's experience is different, and their perception of life is also different.

"There is indeed a risk for the Snow Eagle to come, but it is not necessarily an accident, and if we don't save this person, he can't have any chance of survival. One is the possibility of danger, the other is the result of mortality, which is more important, Captain Wang should think the same as me. ”

"Okay," Xu Yihang nodded, "The mustard in my heart is only because he is not our compatriot." ”

"It's normal for you to have this kind of thought," Xia Yunli said, "but do good deeds, don't ask about the future." ”

What followed was anxious waiting, as the survivor rescued from the container guest house at the port of Piramedon was still unconscious, with vitamin C solution and saline supplemented, but his physical condition did not seem to improve.

The convoy was stationed in Piramiden, and the news that the "Snow Eagle" was coming here had spread to every car, and everyone waited quietly, even if some of them didn't quite understand Xia Yunli's arrangement, but they all chose to obey the arrangement.

The sudden news exploded in the convoy like a thunderclap, and everyone fell into a state of stupor for a moment.

The "Snow Eagle" had an accident on the way over and crashed into a canyon more than 30 kilometers northwest of Piramidaun.