Alaska Gold Rush

Chapter 2
Fairbanks is not a livable place, but 100 years ago, gold was discovered on the banks of the Chena River, a tributary of the Tanano River, which also allowed gold prospectors to settle here.

Everyone says the California Gold Rush, but the Alaska Gold Rush is even crazier.

1867年，美国以700万美元外加20万美元手续费的价格从沙俄手中买下了近170万平方公里的阿拉斯加。谁能想到不到30年，这片被人称为蛮荒之地的地方发现了黄金。

Braving the severe cold of minus 34 degrees Celsius, using manpower and animal power, more than [-] people poured into Alaska.Some people got rich overnight, some did nothing, and some lost their lives here.

At that time, Alaskan gold diggers could even pan for gold just by the river, which was full of gold sand.

It's not a good job, there's a lot of gold here, but first you have to find it in the right place.Because once you dig in the wrong place, there will be no harvest; you must be able to withstand the hardships and emptiness in the wilderness, and you must also bear the risks, whether it is from wild animals or dangers from humans.

Wealth and desire are more direct here, and they test human nature more.

Chen Ruobai didn't think he was too late, there were indeed almost no large gold mines here, and many mines had been mined by people.

It's just that many people still come to Alaska every year to contract those mines with mining rights.Even if they have already been mined, those gold diggers will still choose to wash the previous ore, and maybe they can find gold sand.

It's just that all of this doesn't seem to have much to do with Chen Ruobai, he's just a lower class in society who needs to find a job.

The indirect blindness some time ago also burdened Chen Ruobai, he didn't dare to go too far, for fear of being 'blind' on the road.Now there is no indirect blindness in the past few days, and Chen Ruobai also plans to go out for a walk.

Leading Da Zhuang, Chen Ruobai walked towards Este Forest Park, he still likes the natural scenery here very much.A little bit worth complaining about is that there is a mine on the west side of the forest park. Even in the past 100 years, there are still gold diggers panning for gold here.

Huge ore washing machines, long pipelines were laid to divert water, and excavators and bulldozers started roaring as soon as the thawing season came.

It is said that ore sand was found in this small mine a few years ago, and almost 150 ounces of gold were panned out, which was close to [-] million US dollars!
Chen Ruobai just walked slowly on the path in the forest, without any destination at all.

It's good to just enjoy the scenery here, just breathe the fresh air, this is also a way for Chen Ruobai to adjust his emotions.

In fact, there are still many wild animals in the forests of Alaska. Needless to say, reindeer and flat-horned deer, black bears, brown bears and other beasts are also common, and minks, foxes or wolves are not worth making a fuss about.

However, Chen Ruobai was only on the edge of the forest park, even though it was far from the people, there was no need to worry too much about wild animals.

While Chen Ruobai was still strolling, a rough voice came, "Boy, why are you here?"

Looking at the strong man with a beard in front of him, Chen Ruobai pointed to the side, "This is a forest park, what's wrong?"

"You came to the wrong place, this is our mine." The strong man smiled and said to Chen Ruobai, "You should go east, this place has already entered our mine."

Chen Ruobai didn't say much, mainly because some of the land here had indeed been bought.Since it is someone else's territory, then don't offend it, there is nothing wrong with it.

The strong man looked at Chen Ruobai, and was also a little curious, "You live here, right?"

"Of course, if I'm just traveling here, I won't take my dog ​​with me." Chen Ruobai felt a little curious, looked at the strong man and said, "You are here to pan for gold, right? Many people come here every year to pan for gold. We’ve seen a lot of money being made and people going bankrupt.”

The strong man was full of expectations and said, "We contracted this place, and we need to give the mine owner three points of harvest. We purchased a lot of machines. If we fail to harvest [-] ounces of gold, I will be the next bankrupt gold digger."

Chen Ruobai smiled, gold panning in Alaska is like this, some mines were bought by others.Some gold diggers want to pan for gold in the mine, either by paying for the mining rights directly, or by negotiating with the mine owner, and then paying the rent with the harvested gold.

Every year, people from all over the United States come to Alaska, hoping to make a fortune here, but as far as Chen Ruobai knows, there are more bankrupt people than rich people.Many people are busy for more than half a year, and they may not be able to earn any money.

But this is someone else's choice and has nothing to do with him.

It is very common to pan for gold in mines, and some people even use huge soil suction machines to suck sand and pan for gold in the sea on the coastline.This is also one of the most popular gold panning methods in Alaska, because those sea beds also have a lot of gold deposits.

Just chatting, changing another way to continue walking in the forest park, this is Chen Ruobai's plan.Relax and prepare a little bit, because the next step is definitely to invest in the state of finding a job and working hard.

Thinking about it, I have been idle for a long time, and if I don’t find something to do, let alone have no savings, the tendons I am proud of will turn into fat, so I can’t accept it.

Chen Ruobai led Da Zhuang along the mountain path leisurely, feeling that the environment here is still very good.

"It's different when the snow melts, and you can still see the brook." Looking at the gurgling brook, Chen Ruobai was in a good mood. Take it away, or the sewage from washing mines will be polluted.”

Such things are normal, gold panning requires a lot of water to wash the ore.So whether it is to divert the water flow to wash the ore, or the sewage from the ore washing affects the stream, it is a very normal thing.

The creek meanders down the mountain path, and it doesn't look different.

Chen Ruobai was just walking around casually, suddenly he seemed to see something different.

Looking at the clear stream, it was originally crystal clear, and the water quality looked very good.It's just that under the "sparkling light", there should be stones and soil at the bottom of the river, but why are there some shining golden lights?

The golden light is dotted, so faint that if you don't pay attention, you will miss it.

Chen Ruobai got a little curious, and led Da Zhuang who wanted to run away, Chen Ruobai stood by the stream, carefully watching the water surface.

As far as the eye can see, there is always a little golden light.Some are faint and barely visible, some are slightly more pronounced.

"I was blind once, so what's the good thing?" Chen Ruobai thought it was funny, and said to himself, "If I can see gold, then I will be prosperous. But I still have to look now, to see what these little golden lights are. what!"

The golden light is like a firefly in the dark night, whether it is dazzling or not, it can always be seen.And as long as you see it, it means you can grasp it, and now the answer to the mystery is about to be revealed.

"Alaska is going to pan for gold. If I can find gold, I will be prosperous." Chen Ruobai was a little excited and curious, "But I don't have any tools in my hand now, so I definitely can't do it with my hands."

I have to go back and get some more professional-looking tools. That's how I look like a gold digger.

For example, small shovels and small hoes are used to collect ore.A frying pan is also required, so that the ore can be washed, and the gold dust is left in the bottom of the pan, so that the gold can be collected.

Although I have never panned for gold, I have heard of some things.In the past, it was theoretical knowledge, not professional theoretical knowledge, but don't care about those details now, and start practicing directly now.

There is no need to mark it specially, Chen Ruobai is not a road idiot, just remember some characteristics here.

Just go back and get some ready-made equipment, and then come back to find out.Look at the golden light that you can see, what it is, and see if you are a blessing in disguise.

Chen Ruobai quickened his pace on the way back, probably because he was a little curious and a little excited.

(End of this chapter)