In 1972, our country established diplomatic relations with the United States. When the then President of the United States, Richard Nixon, visited China, he gave our country a precious gift—a photo.
The photo shows the landforms of a special area in our country, which was taken from outer space by an American satellite.
This area is the famous "Lop Nur".
Historically, the Lop Nur area was once the core area of the "Silk Road" and a transit point for trade exchanges in ancient western my country, giving birth to the prosperous "Dunhuang Civilization" and "Loulan Civilization".
The composition of these civilizations is diverse. Due to the mobility of economy and trade, there are merchants from different regions in this area, and their cultures merge with each other, eventually forming this unique and special civilization.
Back to the topic, from a geographical point of view, the Lop Nur area once had vast green spaces and huge lakes. People built many magnificent city-states around the lakes, and the "Ancient City of Loulan" is also the most representative one among them.
However, the photos sent to our country by the United States show that Lop Nur was basically dry at this time. As it dried up, its landform gradually formed an ear-shaped outline.
Earlier, the country's science and technology was not yet developed, and there was no ability to explore this barren desert.
It was after the United States sent this precious gift that our country gradually began to develop and utilize this area.
In this process, countless scientists, scholars, and soldiers came forward one after another, not afraid of sacrifice, and ignited this land with their blood.
Their spirit also inspired countless newcomers to actively explore the unknown and burn their youth for the development of the motherland.
Cang Hai is also one of them.
In 1980, 20-year-old Cang Hai was already the "little soldier king" of the Marine Corps. However, when he heard that the country was developing Lop Nur, he asked to be transferred to the Lop Nur area without hesitation.
And his destiny also changed drastically here.
One day in June this year.
Cang Hai was practicing on the playground as usual. He felt a little tired, so he slipped away to go to the bathroom.
While it was convenient, I thought to myself: Master, I have been here for more than half a year, and I do nothing but run every day. Hey, it's really boring. I'm here to contribute to the country.
At this moment, a rapid "assembly" sound came, and at the same time there was the sound of a whistle blowing.
Damn it, hurry up and gather together, this is going to be delayed.
When Cang Hai came to the playground, everyone was already standing. He lowered his head, a little embarrassed, and ran forward quickly.
I saw a burly man standing in front of the team. He had a cold temperament on his body.
This man's name is Wang Lin, and he is the captain of the Lop Nur company. He usually speaks mercilessly, but he also takes good care of everyone, especially Cang Hai.
"Cang Hai asked to return to the team. It's convenient to go!" Cang Hai reported hurriedly.
Wang Lin rolled his eyes at him, and then said coldly: "Why is it always you? Go back to the team, I am too lazy to talk to you today."
In the army, being late is inevitable, and everyone will have it a few times, but when it comes to leaders, isn't it just "every time".
Whatever others say is what it is, but we don’t dare to say it, and we don’t dare to ask.
Cang Hai immediately returned to the team, muttering in his heart: Damn, this is not right, today is so good.
It turns out that when people are usually late, they have to at least have a sense of "ceremony." It's impossible to get through without a hundred push-ups.
He had just joined the team, and a fat young man next to him, about the same age as him, muttered in a low voice: "You bastard, why don't you fall into the trap."
He also whispered back: "Damn fat man."
Wang Lin heard their muttering and rolled his eyes at them.
They both quickly shut up.
But he said that this "fat man"'s name was Fu'an. From his name, he knew that he was definitely the only child in the family. His parents loved him very much and his family background was also good. He told Cang Hai privately that he would come to the army to get gold, and there were many such people.
Then Wang Lin said sternly: "Someone is missing inside Lop Nur. The military department requires us to search immediately. Now let me tell you the information about the missing person first."
[Name: Peng Lin
Sex: Male
Age: 55 years old
Identity: Self-driving tourist
Date of disappearance: 10:3 a.m. on June 17, 1980, 6 hours ago
Main characteristics at the time of disappearance: Wearing a dark gray Chinese tunic suit and trousers, gold-rimmed round glasses, and Jiefang brand green spiked shoes.
How he disappeared: He got separated from his companions near Hongshijing and did not return for 4 hours. His team members searched for him on their own to no avail. 】
Wang Lin then took out another photo and let everyone circulate it. He was silent for a while, and then spoke again: "I decided to send an advance team of 22 people into the hinterland to search, and others to search around the outer area. In view of the harsh internal environment of Lop Nur and the many dangers, The advance team adopts a voluntary principle, and those who are willing to participate in the mission..."
Hey, sir, I can generate electricity for love.
Hearing this news, Cang Hai was very happy. He has been here for more than half a year and has grown hair in his spare time.
Maybe he is just a soldier. If he doesn't do something, he feels uncomfortable all over. I have to say that he is indeed a good soldier.
Before Wang Lin could finish speaking, Cang Hai shouted loudly: "Cang Hai applied to join the advance team."
Wang Lin looked over at this time, his eyes less cold, maybe thinking, this young man is worthy of being the soldier I brought out.
After saying that, Cang Hai took the fat man's hand and whispered: "Hurry up and sign up, you damn fat man."
The fat man whispered: "If you want to die yourself, why are you holding me back?"
Wang Lin heard the two of them muttering and said: "Cang Hai, Fu An, what are you two boys doing? Falling in love! In broad daylight, please pay attention to the impact, okay?"
The other warriors burst into laughter.
Damn, after hearing this, Cang Hai felt as if he had eaten ten thousand flies. Looking at the fat man again, he felt nauseated and retched. Is this all I have to taste?
The fat man may have been dragged out of his way by Cang Hai, but the more reason was that he was a little embarrassed to be laughed at. Then he raised his chest and shouted: "Fu'an, apply to join the advance team."
Wang Lin may have felt that the situation was urgent and it was not good to joke at this time, so he said sternly: "Why are you laughing? What's so funny."
Everyone, hold it in quickly.
Immediately, many more people signed up one after another.
Wang Lin then ordered Cang Hai to fly a helicopter for inspection, and the remaining 20 people drove off-road vehicles to search on the ground. The remaining soldiers searched the outside area, and 20 people stayed at the base to do logistics work.
Cang Hai made another report: "Can I apply for Fu'an to be my observer?"
Wang Lin nodded in agreement, and then solemnly shouted: "Take action immediately!"
At this time, the sunset was about to end, and the afterglow shone on the faces of the soldiers. This group of young guys stood solemnly facing the sunset. Their young faces became resolute under the blow of the wind and sand.
After everyone left, Wang Lin sat in the dispatch room. Several correspondents behind him were staring at the radar monitor and sending and receiving telegrams.
But he said that not long after everyone left.
About two or three hours later.
Suddenly a correspondent said urgently: "Company commander, it's bad, the search vehicle signal in area #1 has disappeared, and contact cannot be made."
He then turned on the recording device and played a recording:
"Ah...this is..."
A loud noise followed.
Wang Lin suddenly looked serious.
I am really afraid of what will happen!
