Every minute and a half work, a team of soldiers would be pulled out by people outside with ropes and then replaced with another group of soldiers. People outside would take the initiative to use their body temperature to heat up the newly-exposed soldiers. The ice caves of people were gradually lengthening in batches. According to Battalion Commander Jia Huai's estimate, they could be dug through soon.

The last squad was dragged out by people outside, and the entire battalion had already entered the ice cave. The third squad leader who had entered the ice cave was greeted by his soldiers and was about to enter the ice cave again, but his shoulder was pressed down. When the third squad leader looked back, it was Zhang Lingfu who walked up.

"Everyone has already entered the ice cave once, it's my turn." Zhang Lingfu said as he took off his military coat.

"Captain, you can't go." Many people nearby came up to stop him, and Jia Huai looked even more anxious. He was afraid that Zhang Lingfu would have any problems when he entered the ice cave. Then he would not be able to explain to his superiors.

"Everyone can enter, why can't I enter? Let me get out of here, I'll dig the last part." Zhang Lingfu was not a show. After taking off his military coat, he picked up a shovel and drilled into the ice cave. Seeing that he couldn't stop him, Battalion Commander Jia Huai had to take off his military coat and the second one was in the ice cave. Then the deputy battalion commander, company commander, and deputy company commander. Under the inspiration of Zhang Lingfu, all the officers consciously took off their military coats and then drilled into the ice cave.

The atmosphere in the glacier passage is changing, and all the soldiers are moved in their hearts. A commander set an example and explained to them what it means to be equal and united in officers and soldiers, and to set an example and share joys and sorrows. At this time, the soldiers not only respected Zhang Lingfu, the commander.

Zhang Lingfu was crawling hard in the ice cave. Because the width was too narrow, he had to use his two elbows as his hands, and crawled into the ice cave bit by bit. The temperature here was very low, and the cold air was thrown into his clothes and penetrated his body, making his whole body tremble and his teeth were unconsciously bumping into each other.

Trying to remove his attention from his feelings, Zhang Lingfu increased his strength on his elbow and soon climbed to the force of the ice cave, which had a slightly black layer, obviously not far from the cave opposite. He waved the sharp engineer shovel, and the broken ice peeled off piece by piece. At the same time, he also paid attention to the largest ice layer above, not daring to touch it or dig out its lower support.

One minute of Zhang Lingfu felt as if it was as long as a century. He felt his blood flowing slowly and slowly, as if it was about to solidify. With a crisp crack, the force on the engineer shovel in his hand loosened, and one end of the ice layer was inserted into the handle.

Zhang Lingfu was happy. He speeded up his progress and waved the engineer's shovel and slashed hard. The ice layer in front finally broke and left the dark hole. Fresh air came to his face, which cheered Zhang Lingfu's spirit. He quickly shouted to the back: "Pull me back, the hole is opened."

The people behind him passed the message, and the soldiers who had been waiting outside worked hard to pull them out. Zhang Lingfu was the last one to drill out of the hole, and immediately several cotton jackets wrapped him up. Everyone asked about the situation inside.

Zhang Lingfu took a breath and said, "It has been completely opened, but the situation ahead is unclear. The reconnaissance platoon brought weapons and ammunition to check it."

The officers and soldiers of the reconnaissance platoon gave up all their luggage, each with only weapons and ammunition, and climbed through the ice cave one by one. They advanced one kilometer in combat formation in the cave, without finding any problems. Soon someone returned to the other side of the ice cave and reported to Zhang Lingfu.

Zhang Lingfu nodded and asked Jia Huai, "How long will it take to go before we can reach our destination?"

Jia Huai said: "It is about three kilometers away from the exit here. If we have a smooth journey, we can go out in an hour. When we leave the entrance of the cave, we will only be about ten kilometers away from our target, and just a cross-country running."

Zhang Lingfu looked at his watch and said, "Everyone immediately buried the pot and made rice. After eating, he threw away all the sleeping bags, marching pots, military rations and other things. We have to go to the target with ease. Thank you for your hard work, we will conquer the destination first."

"No problem, Commander, please take a look." At this time, Zhang Lingfu's prestige had increased to the extreme, and the soldiers had already followed his words unconditionally.

Everyone used solid alcohol to let everyone have a hot meal, and then gave up the tent, sleeping bag, marching pot, grain, and even steel helmets. The entire army completely installed lightly and climbed through the ice cave in turn and rushed towards the entrance of the cave. There was no obstacle to the road behind, and all the officers and soldiers of the battalion rushed out of the cave in one breath.

When Zhang Lingfu stepped out of the cave and saw the blue sky and white clouds again, he felt like he was reborn. He breathed a slightly chill breeze, and there was a large green broad-leaved forest belt under his feet, which looked more like a suitable area for living.

Several officers opened the map and studied it. They finally concluded that after a few days of trekking in the cave, they finally crossed Mount McKinley. At this moment, they were halfway up the mountain, and entered the forest belt not far ahead. After walking another ten kilometers, they could reach the destination of their trip, Port Anchorage.

As the largest aviation and material supply center in Alaska, the White Eagle Kingdom has a large amount of materials transported from domestic coastal and land routes, accounting for almost 70% of the entire state's material reserves. There are all kinds of oil, food, weapons and ammunition, and even various spare parts. It can be said that if this place is occupied, the logistics supply pressure of the Hualan Expeditionary Force will be greatly reduced, and it can launch an attack on Canada without even replenishment.

After a battalion led by Zhang Lingfu walked out of the cave, he continued to move forward without hesitation and soon arrived here. Lying on a hillside outside the harbor, Zhang Lingfu looked at the city in the distance with a telescope, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. After a lot of hardships, he finally arrived here at the designated time. From the observation, the other party seemed to be unprepared. It seemed that all the fortifications faced the sea, without estimating the safety behind it.
Chapter completed!