Chapter 2, First Preparations, Digging Deep.

In fact, during the 1970s, when the relationship between the United States and Russia deteriorated, Russia had planned to carry out a surgical nuclear strike against the United States, but it was not implemented due to opposition from the Federation at that time

As long as there is food and drink, and a place to shelter, the survival needs of humanity are not actually that high

Humanity may largely regress to the era of city-states, with each city governing itself and struggling for survival

Fortunately, after the frequent disasters in the past, Chen Xin had stockpiled quite a few supplies at home, such as gas masks and medical first aid kits, so there was no need to purchase those again. What he primarily needed to stock up on were food and water

This will deprive Yan Country of nearly 20% of its electricity generation

In the face of a disaster of this magnitude, if the impact site were in his hemisphere, Chen Xin felt that there was nothing he needed to do. He could simply enjoy good food and entertainment for the next few months, and when the meteorite fell, he would just raise his middle finger at it.

The extensive subway lines can rapidly establish an underground transportation network, allowing these air-raid shelters and subway stations to quickly transform into the kind of underground city depicted in "The Wandering Earth," albeit not as deep.

After the meteorite impact on the Blue Planet, the disturbance of the ionosphere caused by the impact will generate an EMP shockwave that affects the entire globe, leading to the failure of a large number of electronic devices. In this situation, it is clearly unrealistic to expect a complete power supply to remain intact.

However, no matter how one stores food, it would be quite remarkable to collect enough food for one person to last several years in the months leading up to the meteorite impact. Unless one has already made preparations, it is entirely impossible to rely on food reserves to survive through the long decades ahead.

Chen Xin was reviewing the ideas he had originally recorded and the relevant information he had found online. He could be certain that with the confirmation of the meteorite impact on the Blue Planet, the government would likely proceed with measures such as deep excavation of underground shelters for disaster avoidance and self-rescue.

Storing food? This is indeed a feasible method. Although the shelf life of emergency food products sold on the market is mostly between 5 to 10 years at room temperature, with the global temperature decreasing, extremely low temperatures of several tens of degrees below zero are sufficient to preserve these foods for decades or even centuries.

In response to the information leaked by the federalists in the newspapers at that time, Emperor Taizu proposed a plan for extensive excavation, mobilizing a significant amount of manpower and resources nationwide. A large number of air raid shelters were constructed, and some of the shelters at important locations were even interconnected by tunnels.

Do not consider digging a shelter to be unrealistic

Regardless of whether the meteorite will strike the blue planet, and whether it will survive the impact at the first moment, it is always wise to be prepared

However, if luck is on our side and the meteorite falls on the other side of the blue planet, then digging a sufficiently deep shelter should allow one to survive the disaster and then face the extreme cold of the long night that lasts for a hundred years

However, merely digging a shelter can only ensure that there is a sufficient opportunity to survive when disaster strikes. What then can one rely on to endure the long nights and harsh winters that may last for decades?

These air-raid shelters are typically 20 meters deep, 200 meters long, and 3 meters wide, with brick walls on both sides and a concrete slab on the ceiling for support

The specially developed bunker-busting bombs and cloud explosion bombs have a good destructive effect on such deep underground shelters, but it is still very difficult to damage the overall structure of the shelter

Although post-disaster reconstruction will commence once the environment stabilizes, and electricity supply is expected to be restored within one year, power generation requires energy

In the context of global temperatures plummeting to several degrees below zero, the largest hydraulic hub and source of power in Yan Country—the Three Gorges Project—will freeze into a massive block of ice, sharing the same fate as all hydropower stations across the nation, regardless of their size

However, considering the various disasters and the actual situation brought about by the meteorite impact, it will take at least one to three years for the situation to stabilize

Certainly, with the control and execution capabilities of the Yan State government, the basic functions of government and social structure should be ensured. Life after the disaster may be a bit difficult, but it will still be manageable

These air raid shelters remained available for use at any time until the 1980s and 1990s of the last century

Do not assume that this is a relatively small number. It is important to understand that although over 70% of Yan Nation's electricity generation comes from thermal power, under such a global disaster, how many power plants can still operate, and how many power supply lines remain intact

Therefore, what lies ahead for Chen Xin now is how to prepare well within these three months to ensure his survival in the face of this great disaster and to safely navigate through the next one to three years, which are expected to be the most turbulent.

In addition to digging a shelter, the storage of food and drinking water is also quite important. Chen Xin took out his phone to check his bank account balance and decided to make a large purchase.

The only difference from the game is that you have neither energy towers for heating nor robots to work, and you will not see sunlight for a hundred years

The answer will be a rather pessimistic figure, as the vast majority of high-voltage transmission lines in Yan Country are all using aerial cables due to safety concerns

If we implement it from now on, although the time is a bit tight, everything is still manageable

These air raid shelters are spread across every city in Yan Country, and to this day, most of them remain well-preserved

The cave is equipped with ventilation, electricity, lighting, and other facilities, which can be used to evade airstrikes during wartime, as well as for emergency shelter and temporary residence in the event of a nuclear war

Under the sweeping global firestorm and temperatures plunging to several degrees below zero, the probability of these cables surviving is indeed quite low

As for the subway stations built in major cities and the double-decker underground parking lots within residential areas, they are largely another form of existence and extension of air raid shelters. After all, subway stations that are dozens or even hundreds of meters deep underground serve as excellent shelters, as nuclear strikes or air raids would not cause any structural damage to such deep shelters

Upon considering this, Chen Xin did not waste any more time and quickly contacted a trustworthy construction team through his connections, intending to have an underground shelter dug for himself first

However, with the disintegration of Russia and the enhancement of Yan Nation's overall national strength, the international situation has gradually improved. These air raid shelters have gradually lost their original purpose and have been repurposed for civilian use, becoming warehouses for supplies in many places, summer cooling spots, and even underground commercial streets

Fortunately, when Chen Xin conceived this idea back in the day, he had engaged in serious discussions with friends online and had also referenced numerous materials, formulating a comprehensive plan

Therefore, by that time, the situation is likely to resemble that of the Ice Age, where humanity will need to rely on coal mining to obtain sufficient energy for heating and cooking food

Moreover, there is one crucial aspect—energy