Chapter Seventy-Two: Burmese Jade Rough
Han Zhou carefully examined the treasure map and found that there were two golden points of light.
Han Zhou applied for a visa.
I took a plane and flew to Yangon Airport in Myanmar.
Myanmar is a Southeast Asian country and a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. It is bordered by the Andaman Sea in the southwest, India and Bangladesh in the northwest, China in the northeast, Thailand and Laos in the southeast, and Naypyidaw as its capital.
Myanmar is an ancient civilization with a long history, and a unified state began to form in 1044. Between 1824 and 1885, Britain waged three Anglo-Burmese wars, culminating in the colonization of Burma in 1886.
In January 1948, through the independence movement, Burma declared independence from the Eagle Federation and established the Union of Burma.
In fact, many of the countries colonized by the Eagle Nation became independent after World War II.
India and Pakistan also became independent from the Eagle Nation in 1947. However, when the eagle country left, he was uneasy and kind, and he divided India and Pakistan, and the border line was not demarcated, causing the current geopolitical problems.
Eagle Country is the world's No. 1 stirring stick.
Myanmar is very poor, and the industry is mainly agriculture, with more than 60% of the population engaged in agriculture, and the agricultural products are rice, wheat, sugar cane, etc.
The Burmese are predominantly Buddhist. However, I believe in Theravada Buddhism, not Mahayana Buddhism, which is more common in China.
Han Buddhism in China was introduced by Xuanzang and belongs to Mahayana. And the founder of Mahayana is Nagarjuna.
Theravada Buddhism is relatively closer to the primitive Buddhism preached by Shakya.
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There is a lot of controversy between Hinayana and Mahayana.
Mahayana requires Buddhists to save not only themselves, but also the world. Therefore, to belittle Hinayana for only caring about one's own perfection and not caring for the well-being of sentient beings is "self-reliance."
Hinayana says that many of the Mahayana scriptures are apocrypha.
There are a lot of points of contention, which is interesting. I'll have a chance to talk about it later.
The Buddhist atmosphere in Myanmar is very strong. Every man who reaches a certain age must become a monk once before he is recognized as an adult in society. It is similar to military service in some countries and regions. The age of ordination is generally around 10 years old, and the time of ordination has been shortened to 7 days, which was previously as short as one year. It can also be months, years, or even a lifetime of being a monk.
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When you come to Myanmar, start with a taste of the local cuisine.
The taste of the Burmese people is sour, spicy, light, and not greasy, similar to the taste of Sichuan in China, and the general table requires chili oil to be put on the table.
Han Zhou ordered a local specialty "tea salad". Hand-blended with fermented, sour and slightly bitter tea leaves and torn cabbage, sliced tomatoes, crispy fried beans, nuts and peas, then sprinkled with garlic oil and tossed with chopped peppers and garlic.
It is eaten with Shan rice, and it is very appetizing. Shan rice is a combination of rice cooked with turmeric root and squeezed on a plate, sliced freshwater fish, and garlic oil. The oily fish rice is usually paired with leek root, raw garlic cloves, and fried pork rind to make a spicy, delicious, fragrant snack.
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After eating, Han Zhou stayed at the hotel.
The next day, through the channel of the Koto Society, a Chinese tour guide was contacted.
The people of Southeast Asia are fierce and unfamiliar with the place, so they must find a trustworthy person to act together.
The tour guide is 1.9 meters tall and muscular, like an iron tower.
When he saw Han Zhou, he said, "Mr. Han, I have admired my name for a long time." I am Zhao Cheng, you call me Lao Zhao Cheng. ”
Han Zhou shook hands with him: "Hello, Lao Zhao." Have you eaten it?"
Lao Zhao said: "Mr. Han, I've eaten." Where are you going? Let's go now. ”
Han Zhou said: "Okay." ”
Han Zhou opened the Guguo map (not the treasure map app), pointed out the points marked before, and told Lao Zhao.
Lao Zhao was surprised: "Mr. Han, do you want to buy jadeite?"
Han Zhou said: "Why do you say that?"
Lao Zhao said: "This is a bazaar, a famous jade rough stone distribution area. Many Chinese people like to gamble on stones here. Mr. Han, don't blame me for being outspoken. Gambling stones, nine out of ten bets lose, many people specialize in traps, specifically to cheat Chinese money. ”
Han Zhou laughed: "Lao Zhao, thank you for your kindness." Don't worry, I'm measured. Let's go check it out. ”
Lao Zhao said, "Okay." ”
Lao Zhao drove over, it was a big SUV.
Han Zhou sat up.
Forty minutes later, we came to a bazaar.
The two walked into the bazaar.
Both sides are lined with a variety of jadeite-related shops.
Jadeite, a type of jadeite, is one of the most precious jade.
Myanmar's jadeite is the best quality and largest in the world. Not one of them.
Burmese jadeite, the first in the world. More than 95% of the commercial grade jadeite jade on the market comes from Myanmar. Jadeite is produced in Japan, Russia, Mexico, California and other places, but its quality and production are far inferior to Myanmar.
Han Zhou watched as he walked.
The jade shops on both sides are divided into handicraft shops, tourist shops, and shops with rough stones waiting for someone to cut stones.
A lot of jadeite is hidden inside the stone. From the surface, it is not possible to see if there is any jadeite inside.
Some of the jadeite on the surface of the stone skin is not sure of the color and volume of the jadeite inside.
Therefore, buying jadeite rough is also called "gambling stone".
Someone spent a lot of money to buy a very beautiful emerald stone, cut it and looked at it, it turned out to be only a shallow layer, and it was a blood loss.
There are also people who buy a black stone at a low price, everything is open, full of emerald color catches people's eyes, and they make a fortune.
Only when you cut it with a knife can you know life and death.
Han Zhou checked the location of the treasure map and came to a small shop.
Dozens of swarthy stones are staggered on the ground in front of the store.
There are also seven or eight fast, and a little emerald stone on the surface is placed on the shelf.
The boss was a bald middle-aged man, shaking a fan and casually watching people come and go.
Han Zhou found that the golden point of light was in the dozens of stones on the ground.
Han Zhou said to Lao Zhao: "Lao Zhao, help me ask the price." ”
Lao Zhao stepped forward and had a conversation with the bald middle-aged man Gollum.
A minute later.
Lao Zhao said to Han Zhou: "On the shelf, a piece of 5,000 US dollars." On the ground, a fifty-hundred-dollar knife. Only American knives are accepted, and soft girl coins are not accepted. ”
Han Zhou said: "Okay, I'll give two thousand beautiful knives and choose four stones." ”
Through Lao Zhao's communication, Han Zhou chose four stones.
Among them is the one with the golden dot of light.
Didn't cut out on the spot.
Wealth is not exposed. Han Zhou is going to find someone to cut after returning to China.
Head back to the hotel and put the rough stone in the safe.
Han Zhou said to Lao Zhao: "Lao Zhao, do you know Kachin State? I want to go over there to have fun." ”
Lao Zhao said: "Mr. Han." You went to Kachin State to find amber?"
Han Zhou smiled: "Those who know me, Lao Zhao also." The amber of Myanmar is the most valuable amber in the world. Not only does it have the beauty of a jewel, but it also seals the traces of history millions of years ago, tens of millions of years ago. ”