Zhu Yu was certain that Ran Jie would not lie to him, nor would he unite with others to harm him.
So he trusted Ran Jie's judgment.
Zhu Yu felt that he was still full of adventurous spirit in his bones. So when Ran Jie got the call, his heart was ready to move again.
In fact, to be fair, it's nice to stay here in New York, look at your own property every day, and live a sweet life with Joanna.
Such a life was once his dream.
But now that he has money and the conditions to live such a life, he is no longer willing to live a dull life.
After telling Cathy and Joanna about this matter, Zhu Yu took a flight back to China.
After two flights, we arrived at the southern part of Xinjiang Province, then took a bus to Ta County, and then transferred to the national gate.
After leaving the country, I finally saw Hu Guanghui and Ran Jie waiting for me there.
"Mr. Zhu, you acted really quickly." Hu Guanghui sighed.
"Hello, boss! Qin Fei and Dalong are with the tribe now." Ran Jie opened the door for Zhu Yu and said, "We have a good relationship with the tribe. Dalong's idea is to see if we can do something else. business.”
Zhu Yu got into the car, and the driver was a local.
Hu Guanghui sat in front, and Ran Jie sat next to Zhu Yu to introduce the situation.
“After we came over, we first met with the people in the tribe, and then went to the base where the lighthouse troops stayed.
The base is very large, and the remaining supplies have basically been transported away and sold out.
Looking at the size of the base, there must have been at least 500 people stationed there at that time.
However, after inspection, we found that it was a bit strange. It didn't look like it was left by a combat force, but more like an engineering force.
Judging from the traces left behind, there should be a lot of mining equipment here, and a lot of ore should have been refined.
But they must have all been transported away or hidden. "
"Have you been looking for it nearby?" Zhu Yu asked.
"There are many ravines nearby." Ran Jie took out his mobile phone and showed Zhu Yu the photos there, while saying, "We have searched the nearby mountainous areas and there are many traces of their activities.
But there are too many caves, some are left over from the original, and some were newly dug later. There are still many traces of destroyed earthworks.
If it needs to be started, the amount of work is too large, so there is nothing gained yet. "
When Ran Jie said this, he sounded a little disappointed. He had worked hard for so long recently and found nothing. It was really a slap in the face.
After all, this was their first independent treasure hunt away from Zhu Yu. But nothing was found. He also had to ask Zhu Yu for help, which was a serious blow to his self-confidence.
"Actually, Mr. Ran and the others have done a good job." At this time, Hu Guanghui interjected, "We have actually explored the previous base, the facilities in the base, and the nearby terrain.
But after Mr. Ran's inspection, we discovered that there were so many details that we had never paid attention to. Sure enough, you are still professional. "
Ran Jie felt a little embarrassed and smiled.
Finally said:
"Let's go take a look when we get somewhere."
Hassan's tribe is not very close to the border.
The car was an off-road vehicle. Along the way, it first went on an asphalt road, then passed a sandy and gravel road, and finally went directly to the mountain road in the mountainous area.
The road was bumpy and dusty. Occasionally farmland can be seen on both sides.
"All prohibited plants used to be grown here." Hu Guanghui pointed out the window and said, "Now they are basically growing food. Although the old pagoda went too far in some aspects, the changes in this aspect in the tribe are still quite big. .”
Zhu Yu had also heard before that prohibited things had been grown here for a long time.
So much so that it once even became one of the world's three largest drug producing areas.
It was only later that changes slowly occurred due to various factors.
Occasionally you can see people working in the fields. There are also people grazing cattle in the mountains. It's just that the climate here is quite arid, and the vegetation on the mountains is very sparse. Occasionally, you can see some buildings, which are low sheep pens or dilapidated adobe houses.
There is very little green that can be seen by the eye, and the earthy color tone makes people feel very desolate.
The car drove for several hours in the mountains, and lunch for several people was hastily served in the car.
When the sun was about to set, they came to a village in the mountains.
Before they arrived at the entrance of the village, a group of people had already come out to greet them, and they finally saw Qin Fei and Cao Dalong among the crowd.
"The two in front, one is Kaman, the elder of the tribe, and the other is Hassan, who often interacts with us."
When getting off the bus, Hu Guanghui introduced Zhu Yu quietly.
"Welcome Mr. Zhu to be our guest!" Hassan greeted warmly from a distance with outstretched hands.
Zhu Yu hugged Hassan and shook hands with Kaman.
He could feel that tribal elder Kaman and others were not as enthusiastic as Hassan.
You will understand it after a little thought.
Hu Guanghui came over but didn't get the matter done. Ran Jie and the other three came over but didn't get the matter done either.
These two failures still had a big impact on the enthusiasm of the local people.
They were naturally suspicious of Zhu Yu who came alone.
Looking over, it seems that this place is not so much a tribe as a large village.
It is estimated that this village can live in two to three hundred households.
"There are three small villages nearby, which also belong to this tribe." Hu Guanghui introduced to Zhu Yu, "The entire tribe has a population of about three thousand people."
The village is full of adobe houses. Some trees were planted on both sides of the road, so that the eyes could finally see some green. There are some reclaimed fields nearby where wheat and other crops are grown.
There is a ravine to the north of the village, and in the ravine there is a small river that has not completely stopped flowing. There is not much water in the river, but it is the lifeline of the entire village.
When a group of people walked into the village, villagers in the bungalows on both sides looked at them curiously.
The children were barefoot, their faces were tanned, and their eyes were full of curiosity.
The women were all wrapped up tightly, and some even had their eyes uncovered.
"The customs of the people here are not to show women's skin." Ran Jie whispered.
Led by Hassan and Elder Kaman, they came to a relatively complete courtyard in the village.
In the yard, Zhu Yu could also see some machines that he didn't know what they were used for.
Some of these things are already rusty and just sitting there.
"These are the things we brought back from that base. We didn't know what they were used for, but it was a waste to put them there, so we brought them back."
Hassan noticed where Zhu Yu looked and explained.
Zhu Yu glanced around. This courtyard was relatively large, with more than twenty rooms, and there were quite a few people inside.
And many people just carry guns on their backs - AK 47, which is the most produced and modified automatic weapon in the world.
There were also a few who used M16s and a variety of other weapons. Zhu Yu even saw the Bayi Bar.
These people were accustomed to carrying guns, and Zhu Yu didn't care. You could see these things on the Internet, and he had expected them when he came.
Dinner was eaten in the big courtyard. Although the village was not wealthy, they still tried their best to provide Zhu Yu with a relatively sumptuous dinner.
"Mr. Zhu, I know that China is rich in supplies, and you have seen the world." During the meal, Hassan said apologetically:
"As you can see here, the food cannot fully meet our needs. If I hadn't done some business with the outside world, I wouldn't have been able to maintain our lives.
Therefore, these are the only things that can entertain you. hope you do not mind……"
"No, no, no, I'm very satisfied." Zhu Yu put down the mutton in his hand and said, "I feel your sincerity, and I will do my best to cooperate with the village and make money together."
Zhu Yu's words were translated by Hu Guanghui. Kaman, Hassan and other people in the village were very happy.
They could tell that Zhu Yu was talking about cooperation, not help - there was a big difference.
"I just said, if our boss comes over, you will definitely be satisfied!" Cao Dalong whispered to Hu Guanghui.
Kaman and others in the village didn't feel so strongly.
But people from the old lighthouse came here before and met people from the tribe. Their expressions of being superior and rescuing the tribesmen made the elders very unhappy.
It’s true that they are poor, and it’s true that they want to improve their lives, but they don’t want to do it by losing their dignity.
But in order to live a good life, they did not choose to fight.
Unexpectedly, the superior lighthouse army did not bring them a good life, and even failed to achieve most of the things they promised!
Later, Lao Dengta left, and Lao Ta decided to try to do business with Huaxia.
These tribal areas are remote and do not have any special products, so they cannot feel the enthusiasm of Chinese netizens.
Now Zhu Yu and the others are here. Zhu Yu's status is extraordinary. He can sit down like this and eat the food provided by the tribe without any objection. He can also talk about cooperation with the people in the tribe as equals. This attitude alone , much better than those in the lighthouse before!
The elders felt this way, and Hassan felt even more profoundly.
He is someone who has left the tribe and seen the vast world outside.
He knew the existence represented by Zhu Yu's status as a billionaire.
Such people, if placed in the Western world, would not be able to come to them.
he came. And we came here with sincerity and cooperation.
Even if it's for the things in that lighthouse base, at least come here in person.
Hassan thought that he must let the tribe hug this big tree - even if it pays some price, as long as it can hug this big tree, with Zhu Yu's financial resources and influence, it will definitely attract more Chinese businessmen.
Then the good days of the tribesmen will come!
Hassan's calculations were getting louder, and the eyes he looked at Zhu Yu became more friendly and eager.
After Zhu Yu had dinner, Ran Jie and the others took him there to rest.
The resting place is in this big yard. There were people standing guard with guns outside the courtyard and on the walls.
Hu Guanghui said:
"It's better now. In the past, the night sentry in the village would be sent out several hundred meters away, and there were quite a few. At that time, every household had a gun, loaded, just in case someone came to attack..."
There is no regular electricity in the village, but there are some solar panels in the large yard. Looking at the words on them, you can tell that they came from China.
Zhu Yu guessed that Hassan brought it here when he was doing business.
"Boss, this is the room you live in. Elder Hassan sent someone to clean it up today." Ran Jie said, "Although there are no entertainment facilities here, it is quiet at night and you can have a good sleep."
"Are you equipped with weapons?" Zhu Yutian glanced at the half-new automatic rifles placed in Ran Jie's room next to them, and asked.
"Well, that base is located relatively far away, and faces like ours can easily attract the attention of some strangers." Ran Jie said, "So they also equipped us with guns."
Zhu Yu nodded. It seemed that the sincerity in the tribe was really high.
Nothing happened all night.
Early the next morning, before Zhu Yu got up, he heard someone knocking on the door.
He thought it was Ran Jie, but he didn't open his eyes. When he opened it, he saw that it was a veiled girl.
The girl was about sixteen or seventeen years old, with a slim figure. She was blinking her big eyes and looking at Zhu Yu with curiosity and some anxiety.
The girl was holding a basin in her hand, filled with clean water, and a towel on the side. Zhu Yu immediately understood that she was preparing to wash her face.
Although there is a river behind the village, it does not have much water, and clean water is still relatively precious in the tribe.
It seems that the tribe still takes itself very seriously.
Just when Zhu Yu was about to wave his hand to refuse the girl's service, Hu Guanghui appeared next to him. He pointed at the girl and said to Zhu Yu:
"Mr. Zhu, this girl's name is Jenrona. She is the most beautiful girl in the village. She was sent by the elders in the village to serve you. If you refuse, she may be misunderstood and not served well, and she may be stoned. Smashed to death."
Zhu Yu thought to himself, is there such a thing?
However, as the Romans do, he didn't say much and waved for Jenrona to come in.
Jenrona didn't say a word. After coming in, she helped Zhu Yu wash his face, squeeze out toothpaste and make the bed for him.
Breakfast was relatively simple. Zhu Yu remembered the Zhaikou milk tea powder he bought when he returned to New Province, so he took it out and distributed it to everyone to brew and drink.
After breakfast, Zhu Yu said to Elder Hassan:
"When can I go see that base?"
"Since Mr. Zhu is here, why don't you take a walk around and get familiar with this place?" Hassan did not expect that Zhu Yu would have to work as soon as he arrived. He was a little surprised. "There are also some historical sites near us. Although they are not famous, they also have our traditions. special."
As soon as he mentioned the monuments, Zhu Yu thought of the things destroyed by the old tower, shook his head and said:
"No, I'm here to solve the problem. So I hope to work as soon as possible, so that I can feel at ease."
Hassan and the others were naturally happy that Zhu Yu could get into working condition as soon as possible, so they found two cars, and Hassan took them to the base.
"The better cars in the village are all obtained from the base." In the car, Hassan admitted frankly, "Although the lighthouse troops did a lot of bad things here, the things left behind are all Not bad, but it consumes too much fuel.”
The roads here are too bad and it is not easy to supply supplies, so Hassan said this.
The base is relatively far from the village. When they arrived, it was almost noon.
The base was built in a relatively flat place in the valley, with bunker observation points and a fallen steel sentry tower built on the surrounding highlands.
The area of the base is at least the size of three football fields, and the reinforced concrete buildings look very strong. At a glance, you can basically tell where people live and where are garages and other buildings.
At this time, all the doors in the base were open, the doors had disappeared, and there was almost nothing inside.
Whatever was of some use was taken away. Even if it wasn't obvious whether it was of any use, things like those in the village courtyard were all dragged away.
Zhu Yu glanced down from a high point on the west side of the base. There is a garbage dump to the north of the base, and a pile of things suspected to be mineral waste caught Zhu Yu's attention.
"Drive there and let me take a look." Zhu Yu pointed to the location.
Hassan was a little surprised that Zhu Yu came outside the base and instead of looking at the base, he went to look at the garbage. What's there to see there?
When he arrived near the pile of slag, Zhu Yu got out of the car, walked up to it, picked up a piece of ore and observed it.
"Mr. Zhu, have you found anything?" Hassan asked, while also remembering what Elder Kaman said after dinner last night.
"Mr. Zhu is a bit young. Can you find those things?"
Hassan can certainly understand Kaman's worries.
The elders in the village are all people who have many years of experience in mountain life and stand out in the village.
Young people like Zhu Yu are the main labor force in the village, but they are not taken seriously - they are still in the stage of being educated.
After all, apart from being stronger and more energetic, they are not as good as the old people in terms of skills, experience, knowledge or experience.
Such people cannot take on big responsibilities.
But the people Hu Guanghui invited are all so old, is it possible?
You know, finding things in the mountains really requires experience.
Hassan has a good relationship with Hu Guanghui, so he will naturally not speak ill of Hu Guanghui. Since Hu Guanghui insisted on inviting Zhu Yu to cooperate, he would naturally have his own way.
On the surface, Hassan firmly supports Zhu Yu in handling this matter, but in fact he is also under pressure.
If Zhu Yu and the others can't achieve anything, then although he won't lose his position as an elder, he will at least be subject to some restrictions.
Therefore, he was naturally very concerned about Zhu Yu's actions.
Zhu Yu picked up a piece of slag and asked the people gathered around:
"Do you know what kind of mine this is?"
Everyone shook their heads. No one is an expert in this area.
Hassan asked:
"Mr. Zhu, do you know what kind of mine it is?"
Zhu Yu threw away the slag, clapped his hands, and said calmly:
"Gold mine."
"What?"
"How can it be?"
(End of chapter)
