Chapter 10 Zamo Highway
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Although Qin Zhen said this in an almost flattering tone, the elder still shook his head and said, "I don't know very well. Legend has it that the secret place of the lotus flower guarded by Medog is the Himalayas, because Medog is located at the southern foot of the Himalayas. However, it is also said that Motuo is guarding Nanga Bhava Peak, and that snow-capped mountain is indeed in the territory of Metuo. There are different opinions, and in the end, no one knows where the secret realm of Motuo's protection is. â
Although he didn't get the answer he really wanted, Qin Zhen's heart was still quite excited. Metuo, the first stop in the Himalayas. Start here and follow the Himalayas. One day, they will discover the secrets of Shambhala......
Then the young man interrupted them and said, "You can't wear this." The young man pointed to the tattered and heavy Tibetan robe on Qin Zhen's body, and then continued: "Motuo is like a small village in the primeval forest. The scorching sun, too much rain, how can you get in like this? â
Lao Gu asked in surprise on the side, "Huh? Is that so? How do I remember a novel that said that Motuo was a place of ice and snow? I even bought some extra clothes to protect against the cold! â
The young man snorted sneeringly: "Remember, in Motuo, even if you don't have anything, you have to have crutches and rain boots." Landslides and mudslides are very common. As long as it rains, there will be no flat land in Metori. â
Gu Jie's face was incredulous. It seemed that he wanted to discuss with the young man why what he said was different from what he knew about Motuo.
However, Qin Zhen stopped him in time and whispered: "Didn't you say it earlier, don't read the novels on the stalls for ten yuan and three locals." Medog is the lowest place in Tibet, called the Tibetan Jiangnan, and is called the tropics that are not tropical. Indeed, it is exactly as the lad said. Let's take the opportunity to chat and ask some useful questions. If you don't have anything to do, just find a separate table and reflect on what the hell you've seen over the years......"
Without waiting for Lao Gu to be furious, Qin Zhen turned around and said to the young man with a smile: "Thank you so much!" You see, if we hadn't had your reminder, we wouldn't have had to prepare these things. â
The young man still looked at Qin Zhen with a regretful and sympathetic expression and said, "Give up your snow-capped mountain dream!" Landslides, mudslides, locusts, wild beasts, poisonous insects, torrential rains, scorching sun, mountains, canyons, rainforests, these are all waiting for you in Motuo! â
After speaking. They got up as if they were about to leave. Before leaving, the elder turned back to Qin Zhen and said, "The Tripitaka "Kangyur" says. The Pure Land of the Buddha, Baimagang, is the most special among the special ones. It is said that it leads to the lotus holy place that Tibetan Buddhist believers yearn for the most. If you want to know more, head over to Motuo and ask the local Menba people! â
Qin Zhen politely got up and thanked each other, and after they said goodbye to each other. Only then did Qin Zhen sit back in front of Jiang Qi and Lao Gu. Lao Gu smiled a little sarcastically at this time: "What's the matter? Asked for a meal. What did you find out? Just inquired about an iconic building? Welcome to the people of Metuo? â
Qin Zhen's mind was not on Lao Gu's words. So at this time, I was still thinking about the words of the elder just now, and ignored Lao Gu's cynicism.
Lao Gu still said unrelentingly: "Qin Zhen, although they said that Dongshao left a lot of assets. But you can't make that......"
"I see." Qin Zhen suddenly spoke thoughtfully.
Gu Jie didn't know what was going on, so he only answered: "Ah...... If you know it's wrong, you're still a good comrade. â
But Qin Zhen suddenly raised his eyes and looked at them with some excitement, and just wanted to say something, but after looking around, he whispered again: "Let's go, let's go back to the car!" â
As soon as Jiang Qi saw it, he knew that Qin Zhen must have understood something. Without saying a word, he picked up his things and walked out. Lao Gu also stood up without knowing why, and when he left, he said goodbye to the proprietress warmly, and kept saying that he must eat a hundred and fifty bowls next time.
Back in the car, Qin Zhen immediately started an "emergency meeting". He couldn't hide his excitement and said to Jiang Qi and Lao Gu: "Brothers, we have to find the secret lotus secret realm. Although the old brother didn't say anything specific just now, we at least knew a little bit that the Lotus Secret Realm was indeed related to Shangri-La! â
"Really? Something to do with Shangri-La? I didn't hear a word......" Lao Gu said inexplicably as he changed into his ragged clothes.
Jiang Qi didn't speak, quietly waiting for Qin Zhen to explain.
Qin Zhen also immediately said eagerly: "Think about it carefully, do you remember what Yudong and they said, what kind of place is Shangri-La?" â
"Where there is no zĂ i." Lao Gu quickly excused.
But Jiang Qi pondered for a moment and said, "Yes...... Is it a lotus? â
Qin Zhen clapped his hands and said, "In a word! Like most people, I never understood why Motuo was associated with the lotus flower. Where does the name Baimagang come from? It wasn't until the old brother said it just now that I began to understand. He said that Motuo could lead to the sacred land of the lotus flower in the hearts of the Tibetans. Does the Lotus Holy Land refer to Shangri-La? In other words, even if Motuo can't really lead to Shangri-La, there must be a clue to Shangri-La! â
Qin Zhen finished saying this in one breath, and Lao Gu and Jiang Qi were also listening strictly. At this time, Lao Gu tentatively analyzed: "If this is the case, then our meal is worth it!" It's just that I'm a little disappointed that the kid won't come back, otherwise ......"
"Otherwise, you'll take him back to you as a guide?" Qin Zhen raised his eyebrows and took over.
Gu Jie immediately nodded and smiled again and again, as if Qin Zhen's words had reached his heart.
But Qin Zhen gave him a blank look and said: "What you said is the tiger of Yunnan, and maybe only a tiger like the tiger can fully cooperate with you." Come on, let's find a way to get into Motuo first. When I arrived in the local area, I didn't have to worry about finding a guide. â
"Okay." Jiang Qi and Lao Gu responded at the same time, and they set off on the road again.
Within more than 900 kilometers, they still encountered small county towns along the way, and they also found a place to re-indulge themselves. There is a big makeover, and the posture of being a person is re-established. In any case, you have to enter Motuo County cleanly, otherwise people may wonder how these three beggars ran to the depths of the mountains to ask for food?
Lao Gu washed it and changed into newly bought clothes. Although there is a feeling of refreshment, no matter how you look at it, the outfit has a bit of a nouveau riche feeling in the mountains. He himself didn't seem to be very satisfied, looked at Qin Zhen and said, "How do I feel that I am only like a pig now?" Is this the rhythm of going back to Gao Laozhuang? I'm really ...... the clothes sold in this place."
Qin Zhenqiang couldn't help but smile and said, "Okay, you can be content if you have new clothes to wear!" When we get into Motuo, if we catch two rains, I guess there won't be many opportunities to wear clean clothes...... Enjoy it now. â
Jiang Qi is easy to say, wearing a camouflage uniform on him looks very resolute and neat! So there is a saying that is true, the most beautiful clothing for a man is probably a military uniform.
Of course, this may have more or less something to do with looks. If Lao Gu wears a military uniform, even if he can get rid of the nature of bandits, he may have to get involved with military bandits.
During this time, they also stocked up on raincoats, rain boots, trekking poles and other things. Lao Gu has always said that he has a feeling of going straight from the snow-capped mountains to the Amazon rainforest. Qin Zhen smiled and said, "It's really a bit like it." â
After a day and a night, they finally arrived at the legendary Zamo Highway. It's a very different place than before. It's a little strange to think that a day or two ago, they were still on the snow-capped mountains in Yunnan, and now they can see jungles everywhere.
The young man was right, as the altitude decreases, coupled with the influence of ocean currents, the scenery here is really unimaginably bizarre. The road is not wide, and it winds and turns straight into the depths of the mountain.
Occasionally, you can see such a spectacle, surrounded by dense ancient jungles, and in the distance are majestic snow-capped mountains. Several waterfalls descend the mountain, perhaps less than halfway through, and become a real waterfall that eventually flows into the Brahmaputra River.
It was not long before they finally saw what the lad had said, "Welcome to the people of Metuo." Lao Gu couldn't help but laugh and said: "This iconic building is too iconic......
Qin Zhen looked a little excited, looked at the beautiful mountains around him and said leisurely, "Come on, brothers." We're almost there! â
Lao Gu was preparing their backpacks, necessities and other items in the back at this time. Since the young man said that the alpine rainforest, locusts and poisonous insects were waiting for them, Lao Gu bought a lot of deworming and other medicines in the small county town along the way. He is now taking mosquito prevention, insect prevention, and locust prevention as the first and most urgent task! It is said that the insects in this mountain are different from those outside, and a bite may be able to send them back to the west. I stumbled all the way, and in the end, I couldn't let a worm die.
At this point, the snow-capped mountain in front of them was the Galongla Snow Mountain. Due to the influence of the warm current of the Indian Ocean, this snow-capped mountain has abundant rainfall and snow all year round, which is a natural danger between Metuo and Bomi.
Before the tunnel can be opened here, if you want to go to the other side, you will have to climb over this majestic snow-capped mountain. Numerous avalanches, collapses and other natural accidents have also caused the Medog Highway to be in a state of inability to fully penetrate for a long time. This is also why this place is the place of the ultimatum in China and is revered as one of the most mysterious places in China.
They had now come to the throat that led to Motuo. Motuo, the secret lotus, is about to bloom! (To be continued......)