Lao Zhao is very familiar with the local area, and he drove a car tour and took Han Zhou to Kachin State in northern Myanmar.

On the way, Lao Zhao asked: "Mr. Han, the few pieces of jadeite you bought, the merchant said that it was a stone from Laokeng, and I don't know if it's real or fake." ”

Han Zhou said: "I don't know about this. Old pit stone, is there anything particular?"

Lao Zhao explained to Han Zhou.

The Uyu River (a tributary of the Qindun River) basin in northern Myanmar is a high-quality source of jadeite.

In the 18th century, deposits of primary jadeite were discovered here.

The jadeite mine developed in the early years is "Laokeng", and the jade produced is called "Laokeng Jade".

Later, the newly developed jadeite mine was called "Xinkeng". The jade produced is called "Xinkeng jade", also called "mountain material".

Generally speaking, the old pit jade is of better quality than the new pit jade, and the water head is also more sufficient.

This is because the mines (old pits) developed in the early years are relatively low development difficulty mines, the ore deposits are exposed on the surface, and some of the ore in the veins has been exposed in the open air for a very long time, due to the local acidic groundwater and long-term soaking and erosion of rainwater, the texture of jadeite ore has become more fine, and after processing, it shows very good transparency.

The "new pits", due to their young age, are not enough time to form in the open air, so most of them have a rough texture and a bad head. A lot of "new pit" jadeite ore is dug out of pits tens of meters deep, and the quality is poor.

Essentially, the old pits and the new pits are actually divided according to the time in which the jadeite was discovered and mined, and from a geological point of view, they formed the same geological age in the ground.

It's just that because the old pit has been exposed to the surface for a longer time and has been naturally selected, the overall quality of the jadeite is better.

In fact, there are also better quality jadeites in the new pit, but there are relatively few of them. This is the result of unsorted.

Lao Zhao said: "In fact, the real Laokeng deposit, after several generations of excavation, the resources have been exhausted. That boss is probably a liar. ”

Han Zhou said: "Yes. There are too many scammers now. Although merchants may not all be scammers, they will inevitably exaggerate in order to raise prices. It's human nature and it's hard to avoid. ”

Lao Zhao said: "Yes. Mr. Han, do you exaggerate your company's 'Treasure Pixels' in publicity? I have been living abroad, and I read English news, and I often see reports that question Treasure Pixels. I don't know if it's true or not. ”

Han Zhou said: "I can assure you that the effect of Baoxiangsu is very good, and it can be called a cancer nemesis." However, with the current production capacity of Baoxiangxel, it can only barely meet domestic demand, and there are only a very small number of genuine products that have been smuggled abroad, so the vast majority of foreign people have no chance to buy genuine products. ”

"Many patients claim to have bought the so-called 'Treasure Pixels', but it has no effect, but in fact, they are buying fakes, of course it has no effect. In this case, it is quite normal for some false news to come out. We are now expanding our production capacity and will be able to initially sell them abroad when three new plants are built. When the time comes, everyone will know that Baoxiangsu is good, and the rumors will be self-defeating. ”

Lao Zhao said: "Mr. Han, I believe in you. However, I have a question. ”

Han Zhou said: "You say." ”

Lao Zhao said: "Mr. Han, I am a Chinese, but I have lived in Myanmar for many years, and I also have a lot of feelings for the country of Myanmar. ”

"Myanmar is actually a very poor country, the people are not rich, and the country has no money. I wonder if Baoxiang, as such a precious medicine, will be snapped up by some rich countries, such as Mi and Ben, when it is sold to the outside world, but patients in poor countries like Myanmar will not be able to buy it?"

Han Zhou said: "That's a good question. We don't have a clear plan for this yet, but there are a few principles that I can talk to you about. ”

"First, we give priority to the countries participating in the Belt and Road. ”

"Second, we give priority to non-military scientists from all over the world. Thank you to them for their dedication to basic scientific research and their contribution to the world. ”

"Thirdly, our medicines are not available to the kangaroo country for the time being. ”

"Fourth, there will be certain quota restrictions on all countries in the world. We will not give all the money to the developed countries and leave the patients in the poor countries without treatment. ”

Of course, the money that should be earned still has to be earned. For foreign countries, it will certainly not be as beneficial as for domestic countries. Han Zhou didn't say this. Lao Zhao should also understand.

Lao Zhao said: "Mr. Han, with your words, I am relieved." ”

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Two days later, Lao Zhao took Han Zhou to Kachin State in Myanmar.

Hukang River Valley.

The main source of amber in Myanmar is located in the Hukang River Valley.

During the Qing Dynasty, it was once a jurisdiction of China, under the jurisdiction of Yunnan, and administratively under Tengyue County, which is now Tengchong. According to the record of "Tengchong County Chronicle": "Today, the barbarian Mo is the fierce arch of the Jiang Dynasty, with fire and blood on the top, Liu Qing second, and Jinpo on the bottom." Genpo has black and white, there are finch brains, there are crows, and the Qing Dynasty people cut it as a pearl. ”

Since ancient times, amber has been abundant and famous at home and abroad.

At present, the amber mining area is mainly concentrated in a place called "Denai" in the Hukang River Valley.

Lao Zhao took Han Zhou to drive into Denai.

Come to the mine.

Finding amber is actually similar to mining.

Because amber is essentially a fossilized resin of plants such as the Cypress family, the Juniaceae family, and the Araucaria family.

After the resin drops, it is buried in the ground for thousands of years, and is petrified by pressure and heat to form amber.

So the amber is all in the ground, and it needs to be mined and dug out.

As I walked, I saw a cellar that looked like a well.

It's deep.

Suddenly, I saw a person "rising" up from inside, with a rope tied around his waist.

Lao Zhao stepped forward and asked, only to know that this "cellar" turned out to be a mine cave.

Amber's Cave.

When a person goes down, it is like going down to a coal mine.

Find the rough amber and bring it with you.

A little further on, you will find mines full of caves and colorful sheds built by amber workers.

Han Zhou followed the instructions of the treasure map and went all the way.

Finally came to an amber processing shop.

There is a lot of rough amber in the shop.

Han Zhou asked Lao Zhao to go up to negotiate. Ask whether to sell or not, the price.

Lao Zhao stepped forward to say hello and said to Han Zhou: "The boss said to sell." How much it depends on the quality of the amber. ”

Han Zhou pointed to a few swarthy amber rough stones in the corner, and said to Lao Zhao: "Ask him, how much do these pieces sell." ”

After chatting with the boss for a few words, Lao Zhao said to Han Zhou: "The boss said, pack, 20,000 US dollars." Mr. Han, I think this price is a little too dark. I guess I want to kill you. ”

Han Zhou said: "Just say that we only have 5,000 US dollars on us, and ask him if he is willing to sell." ”

Lao Zhao continued to step forward and ask.

In the end, under the boss's surprised gaze, Han Zhou and Lao Zhao left with a few pieces of amber rough.

Back in the car.

Han Zhou picked out a rough stone and wiped the dust on the surface.

Faintly visible, inside the amber rough, there is a fist-sized ball-shaped black shadow.