There have been many ice ages recorded in history, and the fall of many dynasties is related to ice ages. The most striking example is the Ming Dynasty. A fifty-year ice age forcibly dragged a prosperous dynasty to its demise. Although there were other factors, the occurrence of the ice age was definitely a major factor leading to the fall of the Ming Dynasty.
How did the ice age of this era appear?
Meteorologists explained that in the late Ming Dynasty, volcanoes in Southeast Asia erupted. The local indigenous people recorded this scene, and thunderous roars could be heard from islands hundreds of miles away. In fact, this was a volcanic eruption. A large amount of volcanic ash and gases were released into the atmosphere, and the global temperature instantly dropped, causing the Great Famine of Scotland in Europe and perpetual crop failure in the northern regions of the Ming Dynasty.
"So, the ice age is really an unfortunate disaster? Damn it, why did we encounter an ice age at this time?" Shen Feng was a bit depressed. The doomsday was already upon them, and the zombies and mutated beasts had not yet been dealt with, and now the ice age had begun. It was truly a series of disasters.
When he was in Yuzhou, Shen Feng had heard others say that it might be the arrival of an ice age, but there had been no substantial evidence to prove it, so Shen Feng had not paid much attention. However, now that meteorologists explained it with volcanic eruptions, Shen Feng had also personally seen many gases spewed from volcanoes, which made him have to believe it.
Shen Feng then asked, "How long will this ice age last? It's impossible for it to last fifty years like the one hundreds of years ago, right?"
The old man speculated, "This depends on the total amount of volcanic gases released. I have no data to calculate it now, so I don't know. However, under normal circumstances, it will last about twenty years. For you ability users, this period of time can be passed very quickly."
"Twenty years, that's so long!" Shen Feng shook his head helplessly after hearing the duration of the ice age.
Shen Feng himself would not be affected by environmental changes, but there were still hundreds of thousands of people in the Yuzhou jurisdiction who relied on food for their livelihood. Once the climate changed, famine would undoubtedly occur.
"By the way, what's your name? How should I address you?" Shen Feng quickly asked. He was very polite to scientists, as a great man once said that science and technology are the primary productive forces, and whoever masters advanced technology masters powerful strength.
The old man replied, "My name is Slot, you can call me Slot. I want to ask you to take me away from here to a safe place, can you?"
Shen Feng retorted, "Do you think I will definitely take you away from here? I'm not a kind person!"
Slot quickly said, "I have seen you ability users from China with my own eyes, and I have also seen you saving slaves who have fallen into hell. I believe you are a good person, and with my knowledge, I can definitely help you. Besides meteorology, I also have knowledge of global geography."
The old man had clearly seen that Shen Feng was about to leave. He had found Shen Feng to talk about the ice age in every possible way, actually to win Shen Feng's favor. If he could be taken away from here, that would be even better!
"I like what you said. Then I'll take you with me. Maybe there will be a place where you can be useful. It doesn't hurt to have one more person!" Shen Feng was not familiar with the geographical situation of Australia. Although he had maps, these maps only covered the general area. The local people's understanding of the situation was clearer.
Meteorologists' geographical knowledge was very strong, as climate and terrain were inseparable. If one's geography was not good, they could not learn meteorology.
Yue Hengyi had also quickly cut down the hemp planted in the town and thrown it all into the water. When the tide receded, the seawater would take away these harmful things. The other people also rushed into the factory and threw the canned food made in the factory into the sea.
The way of life in the town was simple: they lived off the water, relying on fishing for a living. Coincidentally, the town was also located on a transportation route, and the ring road passed through here. As long as roadblocks were set up, they could start robbing. They ate fish when they could catch it, and if they couldn't, they had to eat canned food.
The survivors deeply resented the factory in the town, smashing all the machines. This was not enough, so they proceeded to dismantle the factory with their own hands.
This factory had killed thousands of people. It could be said that it was filled with sin. Even burning it down would not suffice!
Shen Feng had people throw the bodies from the villa out and then moved in, planning to see if there was anything good to be found in the town. Li Gui did not disappoint Shen Feng, and soon returned after inventorying the supplies.
"Mr. Shen, I found a yacht! A yacht! And a lot of gasoline. I heard that several gas stations here were robbed by this gang. No wonder there is so much gasoline here. Now we can set sail!" Li Gui said excitedly.
This was good news. Although Shen Feng had obtained a gasoline boat before, the gasoline was too little, and it could not travel a long distance. So Shen Feng gave up on sailing and chose to go ashore, advancing along the roadside. Now that he had sufficient gasoline, he could continue to travel by boat.
"What about food? Is there enough food?" Shen Feng continued to ask.
Li Gui replied, "There is only salted fish and potatoes. There is no other food. All the canned food has been thrown away. We can't eat this canned food, can we?"
Everyone knew that there might be human flesh in the canned food. As long as people had a conscience, they would not eat it. Therefore, no matter how much canned food there was, it had to be destroyed.
Shen Feng thought for a moment and said to Li Gui, "I forgot to tell you one thing, which is that after eating enough mutated beast meat, you can become an evolutionist and your physical fitness can be strengthened. Your teeth have fallen out, but as long as you evolve, you can grow new teeth."
Li Gui was immediately excited when he heard this. After being punched, one of his left cheek teeth was broken, and the other teeth were also loose, and his cheek was swollen. He thought he would have to wait many days to recover, but now he was moved by Shen Feng's news.
"Mr. Shen, then I now..." Li Gui asked tentatively.
"The wild dogs on the carriage are mutated beasts. Go and eat them quickly. Everyone's physique is different. Some people can become evolutionists after eating two to three catties of meat, while others will only evolve after eating twenty to thirty catties. You were peeling dog skins all night and didn't eat much meat. If you want to become an evolutionist, it's best to eat more," Shen Feng said calmly.
After receiving Shen Feng's permission, Li Gui immediately walked towards the carriage, preparing to become an evolutionist immediately. If he possessed powerful strength, he would never be easily defeated by others again.
Shen Feng was also compensating Li Gui. He had been beaten up, and if he didn't compensate him with some benefits, he might not be obedient in the future.
"When I become an evolutionist, I will make everyone who looks down on me pay the price, and as long as I find a safe place, I will enjoy myself properly!" Li Gui thought as he walked.
Perhaps it was due to the supper he had eaten the night before, but after gnawing on two catties of wild dog meat, Li Gui suddenly fell into a deep sleep, his body burning with fever, and he couldn't be woken up. Shen Feng had someone send him to a room and checked the time. It was already three o'clock in the afternoon. They couldn't travel much further, so it was better to rest.
Previously, Shen Feng had asked Li Gui to explain their purpose to the people in the town, stating that they would definitely leave. The survivors could not keep them and could only follow arrangements. These people still hoped to continue living here. If nothing else, they could support themselves by fishing every day. If they had the opportunity, they could also reclaim land and grow potatoes. Food would not be a problem. Tasmania was isolated from the world. As long as the zombies and mutated beasts did not attack the town, they could live on.
After dinner, Yue Hengyi insisted on showing off his skills to Shen Feng. For the past two days, he had been eating the flatbread fried by Shen Feng, and he was tired of it. Now that he finally had the conditions to cook, and all the seasonings were found in the kitchen, he could show his great talent.
"Brother Feng, do you know about donkey burgers from the north?" Yue Hengyi asked directly.
Shen Feng nodded and said, "Although I haven't eaten them, donkey burgers are famous. I've heard of them. What? Can you make them?"
Yue Hengyi nodded seriously and said, "I haven't made them before, but there's a restaurant run by a Baoding person opposite my house that sells them! I've also watched him make them. I'm so smart, I've already learned seventy percent of his skills. If you don't mind, I'll make them for you to try!"
Shen Feng shrugged and said, "If you can make them, then go ahead. However, we don't have donkey meat here."
Yue Hengyi pointed to the carriage in the yard and said, "Aren't there horses here? Horses and donkeys are relatives, so the taste should be similar. Don't worry, leave tonight's dinner to me!"
After saying that, Yue Hengyi went out. Judging by his demeanor, he was preparing to kill the horse after they set off. Poor horse, just as tragic as the protagonist who kills the donkey after it has served its purpose. It worked hard for humans, but when it was no longer useful, it was killed by humans with a knife.
Shen Feng sat in the living room and found some magazines. Although they were all in English, there were many pictures. He couldn't understand the text but could look at the pictures. He read magazines to pass the time. These were fashion magazines, and the pictures were of handsome men and beautiful women wearing various trendy clothes.
A horse's neigh was heard from outside the window. Yue Hengyi swung his knife, killed the horse, and brought the fresh horse meat into the villa's kitchen.
In the villa, the fifth floor was occupied by Shen Feng. No one had any objections, nor did they dare to object, as Shen Feng and Yue Hengyi were the strongest. If the two of them really fought, killing all the hundreds of people in the town would not be a problem.
Below the fourth floor lived others, including many unfortunate women who had lost their husbands and children. They didn't know where to go in the future, so they continued to live here, taking it one day at a time.
At eight o'clock in the evening, Yue Hengyi appeared with a large plate of flatbread and beef. Shen Feng glanced at it and immediately laughed, asking, "You learned seventy percent of it, right? Why do I feel like the remaining thirty percent that you didn't learn is the essence?"
The horse meat Yue Hengyi brought looked pale white. It was not braised or colored. Besides the saltiness, it was almost just the original flavor of horse meat. As for the flatbread, it was just dough, steamed without fermentation, and when broken open, there were no air holes, and some undercooked dough lumps could be seen.
Yue Hengyi did not expect his first attempt at cooking to turn out like this. He had watched the chef make it before, and it seemed very simple. Why did he end up like this?
"Brother Feng, it's not that my cooking skills are not good, but this horse is not good. This horse is too old, and the meat quality is not good. The water source here is also not good, which caused me to steam the buns for a long time without cooking them properly." Yue Hengyi started to tell lies, as this time the failure was not his problem, but the horse meat and water source problem.
Shen Feng shrugged helplessly and said, "As long as it's edible, it's edible!"
Yue Hengyi had a whim and asked, "Brother Feng, if I show off my skills to Sister Qin when I go back, will she fall in love with me? Isn't there a saying that to capture a person's heart, you must first capture their stomach?"
Shen Feng said helplessly, "With your level, don't embarrass yourself. After you get married, let Qin Ke Wei do the cooking. She is gentle and lovely, and she must know how to cook. You don't need to get involved. Just praise her a few words when you eat."