Chapter 11: Into Metuo
Gradually, the scenery on both sides of the road began to change, and more and more of it became rich green. It's so lush that you almost forget you're on a snowy plateau. The trees here look thousands of years old, and the tall trees reach into the sky and reach heights of more than 100 meters.
Who said that Tibet is only snow-capped mountains? It's really like a primeval forest, a tropical scene. In this magical land, with the difference in altitude, the temperature changes extremely, and the scenery is also very meteorological.
More than 70 kilometers from Metuo, they began to circle down from the mountain, and their altitude dropped rapidly. The mountain road has become so narrow that it is almost impossible to pass two cars at the same time. Fortunately, the current road is quite flat, but the slope is extremely steep, which is really a test of Jiang Qi's driving skills.
When he was on the road before, Qin Zhen specially arranged for Jiang Qi to open the last section of this entry into Motuo. Because he knows that this road will be difficult to walk... Only Jiang Qi's technique can drive through these steep mountain roads.
Lao Gu looked at the dense jungle on both sides of the road, and still said in surprise: "This is really evil, I really thought this would be a cold place!" But then again, the so-called highway ...... Is it this dirt road? Can this also be called a road? ”
Qin Zhen tilted his head slightly: "Old Gu, why is your IQ so low as in the Turpan Basin?" If you look at the harsh environment along the way, it's really not easy to get through this road! Needless to say, if we go back a year, we will have to climb the snowy mountains to get in. Be content, you! ”
Lao Gu retorted unconvinced: "Qin Zhen, what you said is as if your IQ is as high as Mount Everest?" If you're that smart. Why didn't you think it would be so hot here? I knew it was so hot, so I switched gears. ”
Qin Zhen explained helplessly: "What you said is all nonsense! I haven't been here, so how did I know it would be like a subtropical? And we didn't really come to Motuo to find the meaning of life, we had to start again as soon as we found the clues. At that time, in just a few hours, from the subtropical region with an altitude of only a few hundred meters to the freezing cold zone, this kind of rapid rise in altitude is unbearable for ordinary people. ”
Hearing this, Lao Gu grinned and said, "Da Zhen, don't say it, just when you were talking nonsense with the mountain people before." It's really a bit like a literary middle-aged and elderly. That sourness. That pretentiousness, tsk...... I can't help but yearn for that kind of body and mind to have at least one feeling on the road......"
"Don't yearn for it, not only your mind and body are on the road. Even if you can't keep the corpse on the road. Qin Zhen said coldly.
When they were still more than 50 kilometers away from Metuo. The road began to get narrower. And the up-and-down slope is also more intense. If it weren't for the better performance of this car. Then they almost belong to the "upside down" all the way.
The road is still a dirt road, which may be considered a good one for the Motuo Highway. There are not many signs and road signs around, and the most common signs are "Be wary of water-damaged road sections, collapsed road sections, mudslide road sections, and avalanche road sections ahead...... Etcetera. Wait a minute.
When Lao Gu saw the warning signs one after another, he couldn't help but sigh deeply: "Looking at these signs, I understand that it is really divine that this place can have a road...... Now I suddenly feel that Huzi and their place is simply a broad road, and it is completely a socialist happy zone. ”
Not to mention, although Huzi also belongs to the relatively isolated mountainous areas of western Yunnan, they are also much stronger than here. Thinking about it at the moment, maybe there is nothing wrong with the young man who insists on going out of the mountains. It is not an exaggeration to have your own higher pursuits and dreams in life.
It is getting closer and closer to Metuo, and it seems that the Brahmaputra River can already be seen in the distance. The majestic Polar River, which meanders from west to east, is the highest river in the world. With snow-capped mountains in the distance, dense forests and misty clouds, it's no wonder this place is called the last secret place in the world.
Jiang Qi said at this time: "Qin Zhen, our car may only be parked in Motuo County." The rest of the road is up to us. If you go up the river, you will reach the snow-capped mountains. It can also be said that from here, we have to start our Himalayan journey. ”
Qin Zhen nodded, smiled and said, "No problem, always be ready." I just want to do my best to find and unravel those complex secrets. Whether they live or die now, as long as we find Shangri-La, we can bring them back. ”
Lao Gu muttered a little complaining in the back at this time: "Dong Shao, he closed his eyes and didn't worry about it, but he didn't consider our feelings at all." Abandon the revolutionary comrades......"
Listening to Lao Gu's complaints, they had also reached the last 10 kilometers from Motuo. Less than 1,000 meters above sea level, the hot weather, humid and hot air, and the tall and lush palm trees lining the road make them feel as if they have arrived in the tropics of Southeast Asia.
Lao Gu said that this place has a rainforest taste. It's just that there are often too many terrifying creatures in the rainforest. That's what they're more worried about.
At this time, in the last section, you can already overlook the entire county town of Motuo from a high place. The county seat of Metuo is in the midst of this lush mountain, guarding the hidden lotus shrine, and the Brahmaputra River rushes through the valley at the foot of the county.
Finally entered Motuo County, and as soon as they entered the county, they attracted all kinds of eyes. The three of them found their essentials and got out of the car to make their way deeper into the village. They were sure that the Lotus Sacred Realm of Na Motuo could never be within the county seat.
As soon as he got out of the car and turned around, the big mountaineering bag on Qin Zhen's body almost didn't hit an old man with white hair. Qin Zhen was taken aback and apologized again and again: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry...... I didn't notice you standing behind me all the time......"
The old man's face seemed to be a ravine-crisscrossed land, dark and wrinkled. He didn't care about Qin Zhen's apology, but looked at Qin Zhen's car very seriously, and then asked in Tibetan that Qin Zhen couldn't understand...... Jinzhu Mami? ”
Fortunately, Qin Zhen understood these last four words, which were the meaning of the People's Liberation Army. The old man was probably asking: Are you the People's Liberation Army?
Qin Zhen was a little surprised, waved his hand and said, "We're not." We're just here to travel. As he spoke, Qin Zhen also gestured with two fingers to "walk", hoping that the old man would understand his words. Without Yudong by his side, it was really inconvenient. The most basic language communication is a problem. If the people here speak the local language or Tibetan...... Then the three of them will have a hard time finding a guide.
The old man looked at Qin Zhen's car with suspicion, as if he was very suspicious of what Qin Zhen said.
At this time, Qin Zhen looked at Jiang Qi in confusion, and said in his heart, what does Juntian mean by this car? Stolen from the military district? How can the villagers in the mountainous areas recognize this as the car of "Jinzhu Mami" at a glance? ?
Jiang Qi also shook his head in a way that he didn't understand, and at the same time carefully reviewed the details of the car with his eyes. It seems to be checking where the identity of the car was sold. It stands to reason that Juntian's arrival in Yunnan is a private matter, and it is impossible for him to drive a military vehicle out. And in Qin Zhen's opinion, this is an off-road, except for being expensive, there is nothing special.
Unexpectedly, the old man said in very awkward Chinese at this time: "This, it's very similar, I saw it wrong." Kalipei (goodbye in Tibetan) ......" said as the old man turned to leave.
Qin Zhen immediately stopped the old man when he saw it, smiled very kindly, and said word by word: "You can always speak Chinese?" That's great...... The three of us don't know much Tibetan, can you help me find a place to live? ”
The old man looked at the three of them hesitantly, and finally said with his hands behind his back, "Come on." ”
Qin Zhen and the others were overjoyed, and followed the old man's stiff back and walked towards the depths of the county. Jiang Qi said that it is not easy to find a hotel here, and it seems that the old man wants to bring them home.
The isolated environment in the mountains has caused the mountain people to have a simple temperament, and they do not seem to even have the heart to defend against others. It was really a rare act to bring the three of them to the house in this way. Since considering that this situation was simply impossible, Qin Zhen didn't think about the problem of staying overnight at all.
As the old man walked farther and farther, the county seat was not big, and he walked out of the county seat that was still a little modern. The road is lined with dense jungle and in the middle is a potholed path. It can be seen that this road is purely trodden by someone. Qin Zhen began to wonder a little: As soon as he got out of the car, he ran into this old man, but he didn't expect that this old man didn't live in the county seat. Where is this going......
Lao Gu also muttered in a low voice beside him at this time: "This old man is not a white bone essence, right?" He's going to take us deep into the mountains and old forests?? ”
Qin Zhen glared at Lao Gu: "Didn't we just want to go deep into the mountains?" It's also a hassle-free...... Besides, in addition to the increase in cholesterol by eating your meat, what about immortality? There's a use in kidnapping you! Don't spend the belly of a gentleman with the heart of a villain! Let's go along. ”
Lao Gu honestly closed his mouth, but the hot and humid air here made him very uncomfortable, and as he walked, he had to take off his impermeable coat. The old man walking in front of him accidentally saw Gu Jie's move, hurriedly grabbed him, and waved his hand again and again: "Don't take it down, wear it!" ”
The old man probably wanted to say, don't take it off, put on your clothes. Gu Jie asked incomprehensibly: "Old man, isn't your long-sleeved gown hot......?" Why, we have rules here, we can't show our arms and legs? ”
The old man said with a stern face: "It will be sucked blood!" (To be continued......)