Episode 399 Old Man Salman
Hearing the names of these two people, Gangzi and I were suddenly shocked! As long as the two of them are here, we dare to go in and take a look. I really didn't expect that the third grandfather could invite the two of them back! I couldn't help but ask the third grandfather, "So, where are they now?" ”
The third grandfather smiled and said, "They're rushing over here now." Xiao An and Nebula have already gone to pick them up! I guess I'll be over early tomorrow morning. ”
Hearing the third grandfather say this, we are all overjoyed! I didn't expect that so soon we could all get together again! “
At dinner, the third grandfather told us a lot about going to the ancient tomb. And all the people Wang Haoran arranged to go out to buy things have also returned.
We sorted it out overnight and everyone brought out a copy. and made a backup for Wu Changling and Xue Qinglian. This time, there are me, An Fatzi, Li Ping, Wang Haoran, as well as Wu Changling and Xue Qinglian, who have not come over so far, and more than 30 brothers under Wang Haoran. Therefore, it is particularly difficult to sort out these equipment.
By the time we finished our equipment, it was already past 10 p.m.! In order to ensure that we can leave tomorrow with good energy, we went to bed early.
Early the next morning, I was woken up by Gangzi. I walked out of the room in a daze. At first glance, I saw Wu Changling and Xue Qinglian standing in the living room on the first floor, looking at me and laughing!
I was also a little excited to see these two people! Especially Wuchang Mausoleum! Now, we feel weird! Originally, these people before us were desperately trying to rob tombs for money. However, the purpose of our trip this time is to retrieve the Soul Seal for Wuchang Tomb! It's completely unrequited!
After a brief exchange between us, the third grandfather arranged for us to set off.
There were 36 of us in total, and we drove nine off-road vehicles towards the Taklamakan Desert in Xinjiang.
The Taklamakan Desert is also known as the Sea of Death! The specific location is in the Tarim Basin in southern Xinjiang. The reason why it is called Taklamakan is called. That's because in the Uyghur people, "tak" means mountain, and "ramakan" also means great desert. Together, they mean the great desert below the mountain! There is also another saying, that is, "there is something to enter, but there is no way out".
The total area of the entire desert is about 330,000 square kilometers! It occupies one-thirtieth of the total area of China. It is the largest desert in China! It's also the 10th largest desert in the world! The second largest mobile desert!
In the desert, there is a lot of quicksand that is constantly moving. If you're not careful, you'll be buried in it! The danger is also huge! If you don't have a local guide who doesn't know the way, I'm afraid you will really have to enter but not leave.
The worst thing is the temperature and temperature difference in this desert! During the day, the temperature is around 70 to 80 degrees Celsius. At night, it's twenty or thirty degrees. Sometimes it even reaches zero! Precipitation is also relatively low due to unstable temperatures. So, there is a 3 in 3 chance that it will be a windy sand day. That is, there is a sandstorm every three days. By that time, countless sands and dust had obscured the sky. Sometimes, there will be tornadoes! It's like the end of the world!
The first problem to be prevented in the desert is the water source! The second is the change in temperature and temperature difference! The third is that terrible sand day! It can be said that no matter who it is, as long as they encounter these things, even if they don't die, they will be plucked! In addition to these three points, there is something even more terrifying in the desert. It is also a creature that is now popular. It's called the Death Bug! No one has ever seen what this bug looks like. Now it's just rumors.
We started from Beijing, took turns driving on the road, and after three days we finally got off the highway. Then, for a while, we drove through the sand, and behind our group there was dust.
After driving for a while. We finally found a village.
We parked our cars side by side outside the village. Then when all the dust had cleared, we got out of the car.
Seeing so many of us at once, all the people in the village looked at us with curiosity.
Gangzi glanced at those people, and then, at me, "Little Joe, we should find a guide among these people." ”
I nodded, and then said to them, "Is there any one of you who can understand Chinese?" ”
No one answered my words. Instead, he continued to look at us with curiosity.
Seeing their appearance, I turned my head to look at Xue Qinglian and Wu Changling again, hoping that the two of them could solve this problem.
At this moment, Wang Haoran walked out and said to us, "Let me come!" ”
With that, he walked straight to the people and said something to them that I didn't understand.
After talking to them, Wang Haoran turned around and walked back. There is also a Xinjiang man by his side!
We looked at him in amazement, not understanding what he was trying to do. Wang Haoran smiled at us, and then said slowly, "They said that they have a very powerful guide here. As long as the team led by the old man has never had an incident. However, his home is on the other side of the village. This lad can take us there! ”
Hearing Wang Haoran say this, I nodded. Then, we left the thirty men that Wang Haoran had brought, and the rest walked with the young man to the house of the old guide whom they had spoken.
On the way, Gangzi said to Wang Haoran: "Not bad! You can even speak Uyghur! ”
Wang Haoran smiled and said, "A businessman like me has more contact!" So, it's normal to know a little more language! ”
Hearing Wang Haoran say this, we are all talking!
After a while, under the guidance of the young man, we came to the door of the guide's house. The young man said a few more words to Wang Haoran, and Wang Haoran gave him two hundred yuan. The young man immediately ran away with a grin!
Then, Wang Haoran tentatively shouted inside twice.
A hoarse voice was immediately heard in the room. Then, an old man who looked to be fifty or sixty years old came out of it.
As soon as he saw the old man come out, Wang Haoran hurriedly greeted the old man in Uyghur. But the old man did not speak. Instead, he quietly looked at us and asked us in fluent Chinese: "Are you Chinese?" ”
Hearing that the old man could actually speak Chinese, we were all slightly stunned! Gangzi couldn't help but open his mouth and said to the old man: "Can your old man still speak Chinese?" ”
The old man laughed and said, "As a guide, of course I know a little other language. I just don't know how many distinguished guests have come from afar, what is the matter with us? ”
Wang Haoran smiled and said, "We want to enter the Taklamakan Desert for an adventure. However, we have never been in the desert and do not know what dangers there are in the desert. So, we wanted to find a guide to take us there. No, you've found it! ”
Hearing Wang Haoran's words, the old man smiled again. Then, facing us, he said, "My name is Salman." You're looking for the right person! It's just that a few of them came from afar, and they were in the dust. In addition, the wind and sand inside today are relatively large, which is not suitable for entering the desert. Why don't you stay in our village tonight? Anyway, I need to borrow some camels here! ”
Hearing Salman's words, we discussed it for a while, and we all agreed.
The people of Xinjiang are hospitable! Originally, we were only going to spend the night in the car. But they didn't agree! They brought us back home. And we were entertained with delicious food and drink!
In this way, we slept comfortably in the village for a night. Although a little squeezed. However, it is much more comfortable than in the car!
Early the next morning, because we were in a hurry. So, I got up early.
As soon as we arrived at the entrance of the village, we saw the old man Sarman putting his luggage on top of the camel.
Seeing this scene, Wang Haoran hurriedly walked over and said, "Uncle, what are you doing here?" ”
The old man Salman smiled and said, "Of course I am preparing my luggage!" Then, it's better to go into the desert! ”
"But, we have a car!"
Old man Salman looked at our SUV and said nonchalantly, "Your car might be better outside." But in the desert, it's not as good as my camels! ”
Wang Haoran turned his head to look at us, asking for our opinions.
In fact, I also know that in the desert, camels are definitely the most ideal means of transportation! But there were too few camels for the old man! I can only carry a part of my luggage, so I can't ride at all. But we're all in a hurry now, and if we just get into the desert, God knows how long we'll toss.
Thinking of this, I said to the old man Salman, "Uncle, we are in a hurry now. So, let's take our car! Rest assured, this is an off-road vehicle, which is much more useful than ordinary ones! ”
Seeing that we insisted on entering the desert with our own car, the old man Salman could only sigh and say, "Since you are so persistent, then I will not be reluctant." But now I promise you. But don't mess around when you get inside! Everything has to be done according to my commands! Otherwise, I can't guarantee that you will make it out alive! ”