Chapter 469: Pick-up
In the endless sea of sand, covering an area of tens or millions of square kilometers, just relying on a small oasis, it has developed a metropolis known as a top tourist destination and a luxury city, and the success of Dubai in the Middle East has increasingly become an economic miracle on the planet for thousands of years. Pen | fun | pavilion www. biquge。 info
Especially in the new era of losing the support of the traditional energy industry, although oil is still one of the important raw materials for the processing of high-enriched fuels, with the emergence of solar energy and water conservancy resources efficient utilization technology, the economies of many countries and regions in the Middle East have already declined sharply.
But it's a pity that no matter how bright the pearl is, it has become bleak in the face of the 'red tide'.
For thousands of years, the dominant religions of the Middle East, the Crescent magnates, who had ruled the dominant religion in the Middle East with a harsh theological code, had to cede power to a new ruler and go into exile without the force to contend with the more barbaric Red Cloud monsters.
Among the transferred lands is Dubai, the most beautiful thousand-year-old city in the desert.
At this time, incarnated as an ordinary foreign tourist, swimming in the hot streets of his new territory, Zhang Longchu looked at the Arab women who passed by him and looked exactly the same, their whole bodies were wrapped in black robes, and even their faces were surrounded by opaque dark scarves;
and the solemn Crescent Moon man who was wearing a traditional Middle Eastern robe, covering his head, and covering his wrists and ankles with long sleeves and trousers, couldn't help but pout, and asked the guide who was leading the camel in front of him: "Obaide, don't you feel hot when you still wear such a thick dress in the desert during the day when it exceeds 30 degrees Celsius?" ”
The elder guide, who had served as an adviser to many chiefs in the Saudi countries, knew what kind of powerful power the leisurely and kind young man behind him was carrying and what kind of terrible power he held in his hands, and immediately replied with a respectful smile: "My lord, the thick cloth can block the sun and show our Arabs' devotion to Allah."
So for thousands of years, the people who lived in this desert have been dressed like this. ”
"So is this a rule of law?" Zhang Longchu asked casually.
The speaker was unintentional, but the listener was intentional, and when the words landed, Obaide's heart was excited, and his brain turned quickly and replied tactfully: "My lord, there is a detailed and complete description of the dress of believers in the Kran, and we Arabs have always been..."
"I've read the Kran Sutra," but before he could finish speaking, Zhang Longchu interrupted with a smile: "It is really a magical religious work, from myths and stories to secular decrees, and even including the standards of clothing, food, housing and transportation of believers, there are detailed requirements for their state of mind.
In some ways, it can be said that it has helped me a lot...", Zhang Longchu thought of the semi-****, semi-secular ruling model of the Arab countries in the Middle East, which was extremely important for him to learn from when he established the Chulong theocratic government in the 'world of strange things', and then continued: "However, the Middle East is the hub of the intersection of the three continents of Asia, Africa and Europe.
It is also one of the important demarcation points between the Haihua Kingdom and the central government of the earth and the Great House of Representatives, and it is not good to always stick to the old ways. ”
Knowing that an understatement by a person like Zhang Longchu, who is at the pinnacle of world power, may change the fate of tens of millions of people at the lower levels and cause countless bloody conflicts, Obaide's face changed slightly, and he forcibly endured the throbbing in his heart and said: "Then what do you think?" ”
"I haven't figured out exactly what to do, but I still need you bureaucrats and consultants who were born in Saudi Arabia and are familiar with the facts of Middle Eastern folklore and religious beliefs to think about, consider, and make suggestions as much as possible," Sensing the subtle changes in Obaid's expression, Zhang Longchu smiled and waved his hand: "Don't worry, I'm not the kind of barbarian who only has muscles and no brains, and I won't come nonsense." ”
As he spoke, passing by a crowded market, Zhang Longchu's eyes lit up, and he jumped off the camel with interest, "I thought there was no one in Dubai during this special period, so they were all hidden here." After that, he followed the flow of people and walked into it.
Walking to the first stall, he found that there was only one kind of goods sold in this seemingly traditional Saudi market, that is, gold products ranging from jewelry to ornaments, from cold weapons such as daggers and Arabic knives to masks, flower plates and other miscellaneous items.
After that, as if he remembered something, he looked around, and saw that there was no one in the market wearing a uniform and looking like a guard, Zhang Longchu curiously touched a necklace with the thickness of an adult's middle finger from the stall, weighed the weight, and asked in English: "May I ask, is this pure gold?" ”
"Pure gold, of course, 999 purity, sir," replied the young stall owner in a white robe, sitting on a wooden chair, "and it is engraved with the words of the Book of Kran, which has magical protective powers." Neither overly enthusiastic nor too sluggish.
"Yes," Hearing this, Zhang Longchu shrugged his shoulders and said jokingly: "Although I don't quite believe your last sentence, but the reality tells me that it should be true, otherwise, this place should have been robbed a long time ago, and the market is full of glittering glittering sundries stalls, so that people are almost blind, and there is not a single guard..."
Before he could finish speaking, an enthusiastic voice sounded behind him, "Stealing a french fry in Dubai will result in a finger being chopped off, let alone robbing gold, so there is no need for guards here." ”
When Zhang Longchu heard this, he couldn't help but look back in the direction from which the voice came, and saw three young girls wearing tight full-piece denim suits, their exposed faces red from the sun, and still full of sweat, smiling at him.
Among them, the one with the most natural smile with blond hair and a high nose bridge saw him turn around and waved his hand: "Hey, good afternoon, sir, you should be from Los Angeles with an accent, I am also from Los Angeles, and my home is in Westwood." ”
"Oh, I was indeed born in Los Angeles, but I haven't been back for a long time," Zhang Longchu was slightly stunned when he heard this, shrugged his shoulders and said, "Sort of, well, Orange Street people, I hope you've never heard the name of this terrible neighborhood before." ”
"Orange Street, I'm sorry, I knew before that this dirty street was the magic cave where the Star Swallowing Emperor lived in his childhood," the girl obviously thought that Zhang Longchu was joking with herself again, and also shrugged her shoulders and put two fingers above her head, and replied with a grin: "Now it is said to be the territory of the largest gang in Los Angeles, the 'Satanic Horn'."
My name is Kadrina, you can call me Carry, and I'm traveling during the college holidays," she said, gesturing to her two smiling companions with a sad expression, "with a few poor single friends." ”
"Yes, my name is longchu.zhang, and I can be regarded as traveling, and I will take care of a little official business by the way." Zhang Longchu responded with a smile.
"Oh, the same name as the Star Swallowing Emperor, it seems that not only do you live in the same neighborhood as him, but you are also his Fans." Kerry smiled and continued, "Well, just arrived in Dubai, it looks like you're not familiar with everything here?" ”
"Yes, I only got off the plane last night," Zhang Longchu nodded, "I was accompanied by a guide this morning and set foot on the streets of Dubai for the first time, uh," his eyes turned around, and saw that Obaid was already standing silently not far away, and pointed to him, "That is my tour guide, Mr. Obaid, an authentic Saudi elder." ”
"Did you actually hire a local guide," Carey blurted out in surprise: "I would have liked to be your temporary tour guide and earn a little tip, the cost in Dubai is really high, we have been here for nearly a week, we are staying in a youth hostel far from the city center, buying the cheapest hamburgers and sandwiches every day to satisfy our hunger."
I lost my wallet when I went out today, and I'm afraid I'll be hungry at noon, hey, it's so unlucky! He sighed in frustration and closed his mouth.
"Traveling abroad when you're young is a bit harder, but it also leaves you with better memories." When Zhang Longchu heard this, he figured out the girl's intention of taking the initiative to talk to him, and said with a dumb smile: "As for the unfortunate loss of the wallet, it is actually very easy to solve."
I wonder if I have the honor of inviting 3 beautiful girls to lunch together? ”
Seeing this scene, Obaid on the side bowed his head in surprise and fell into thought, obviously surprised by Zhang Longchu's rash attitude when getting along with others, but he didn't understand that as a ruler who did not rely on inheritance, election, party promotion and other means, but completely relied on his own incomparable strength to stand at the pinnacle of power, Zhang Longchu did not like to take on his identity.
Especially Los Angeles, as the place where he was born and raised, carries too many memories of Zhang Longchu, and Milligen is one of the three pillars of the central government and the Grand House of the earth.
Half an hour later, Kerry and his two companions were seated at Dubai's most famous, renovated Burj Al Arab in the original style of the old era, with a rectangular solid wood dining table on the top floor that clings to the glass curtain wall and offers a bird's-eye view of the city.
The treatment was obviously more wonderful than the girls had expected, so much so that they looked at the round vaulted ceiling covered with gold leaf;
The bright red plush carpet that can submerge the ankles of the whole person, and the respectful waiter who carries a sterling silver and gem-encrusted traditional Saudi style flask that occasionally refills his own water, creates a sense of being in a dreamland.