Since Wang Ding's team has to go deep into the Kun#lun Mountains, there is snow in the mountains, so even in September, they still need to bring thick cotton clothes. Wang Ding is not wrong at all. You know, in the Kun#lun Mountains all year round
There are quite a few snow-covered mountain peaks. Therefore, when he mentioned Shitou, Shuaizi didn't think he knew anything.
"Haha, Brother Wang Ding knows a lot. Don't think that Brother Wang Ding doesn't understand anything anymore. I forgot to tell you that he is also a good expert in jade appreciation. Yesterday he helped Uncle Zhang
After appreciating a piece of blue and white jade, he and Mr. Zhuang agreed, and his technique is very powerful!"
Zhao Xiaohu forgot to introduce these when he got on the bus, but when he said this now, Brother Shitou and Shuaizi were both shocked.
But Wang Ding said modestly, "It's not that great, it's just average."
Zhao Xiaohu's praise was not extended. Seeing Wang Ding suppressing him like this, Zhao Xiaohu didn't say anything more.
The car continued to move forward. As the truck headed towards the mountains, Wang Ding began to observe the environment.
Wang Ding discovered that the road was full of trees, but the trees he saw were all short bushes, and there were no tall broad-leaved trees like those in the south. Just now, he saw a herd of wild donkeys on a mountainside, and
The truck drove over and the roar of the truck caused the herd of wild donkeys to disperse.
The truck drove for more than three hours on the road around the mountain. The white snow could be clearly seen on the cloud-like peaks in the distance.
According to Zhao Xiaohu, the altitude here is already above three thousand meters, and most people will suffer from altitude sickness to some extent, but Wang Ding, who has the support of Jade Spiritual Energy, does not feel any discomfort.
"Brother Ding, we are almost there. Have you seen the mountain pass in front of us? That is the transfer station for entering the mountain."
"I saw it."
Zhao Xiaohu and the others had been here several times. They were already used to it, and they were afraid that Wang Ding would feel bored, so they started chatting with him.
Wang Ding can clearly see the station entrance in the distance, and by opening his perspective eyes, Wang Ding can see the distant scenery at a glance.
Ahead, the car was about to pass the Karakunlun Mountain Pass, and then there was a flowing stream across the road. The stream was gurgling gracefully. On the other side of the stream, Wang Ding could clearly see a mountain peak in front of him.
But after getting off the bus, Wang Ding felt that Kunlun Mountain was not so beautiful anymore.
The place where you get off the bus is a transfer station. Whether you are going to the mountains to collect jade or workers going to the mining sites in the mountains, you have to stop here. In this open space of thousands of square meters, plastics are thrown everywhere.
Bags and other dirty garbage. There is also a musty smell that is disgusting.
It is said to be a transfer station, but it is just a two-story building. However, there is a small cabin in the building that is closed. There is only one window open to the outside.
Naturally, Wang Ding and his team were not the only ones entering the mountain. Three trucks had been parked in front of the small building at the transfer station. The noisy crowd was swarming towards the small building. Wang Ding didn't know what was going on.
After a moment of confusion, he found that out of the more than a hundred people standing around him, he was the only one left. Even Zhao Xiaohu didn't know where he had gone.
Looking at the dark crowd, Wang Ding had no interest in squeezing in. But after about four or five minutes, the crowd dispersed a little, and then Wang Ding saw Zhao Xiaohu walking away with two enamel jars in his hands.
Come here. Now Wang Ding finally understood. It turned out that this place was a place to eat in transit. The garbage should have been left here by people before entering the mountain, and Zhao Xiaohu just went to get food!
"Brother Ding, let's eat. This is the last hot meal in the mountains. There are many restrictions on making a fire in the mountains. Most of the time, you can only eat the food we brought, so please fill your stomach first."
"Thank you, what about yours?"
"I still have some, you eat first!"
Zhao Xiaohu said and handed an enamel jar in his hand to Wang Ding. There was rice in it, and it was topped with artemisia and bacon. It looked pretty good. Five or six hours had passed since the morning, and Wang Ding was also very hungry.
, took it and started eating.
The eating process was very fast. More than a hundred people finished their meals in no time, and the used bags, instant noodle bags, and plastic bags were thrown all over the floor.
Wang Ding originally wanted to change this situation, but Zhao Xiaohu sighed helplessly. Before entering the mountain, everyone trained in an orderly manner, but it was not the same after going out. Many times, he could not change it.
"Let's go, Brother Ding."
"Well, let's go!"
After dinner, the various jade-picking teams were grouped together and headed into the mountains. Some teams only had two people. Wang Ding knew that those were people with extremely rich jade-picking experience. They were unwilling to form a team with those novices for fear of
The best thing is to share the jade they collected equally. This combination is usually made up of long-term friends or relatives.
"Brother Ding, actually Uncle Zhang asked me to take you to the jade mine to have a look first, and then we can go into the mountains to mine jade. What do you think?"
Zhao Xiaohu had actually made the arrangement a long time ago. Naturally, Shitou and Shuaizi couldn't say they disagreed when they heard it, and Wang Ding was even more polite.
"Xiaohu, you make the arrangements, I'll just follow you."
"Then let's go. There are some camels ahead. Brother Ding, if you are tired, you can ride one."
"Need not."
Following the direction of Zhao Xiaohu's finger, Wang Ding certainly saw a few camels, but with so many people not riding them, how could he get any privileges?
Seeing Wang Ding smile and say no, Zhao Xiaohu greeted Shitou and the others, and followed the workers who entered the mine. The few of them walked towards the mountain.
The transfer station is still more than ten kilometers away from the mining area. Normally, when there are few people, you can ride a camel up there. But today, it is obviously not possible. There are many people and few camels. Moreover, the camels have to transport production and living supplies. The miners have to rely on two pairs of camels.
As for walking, Wang Ding said it would be wise not to ride.
On flat ground, a journey of more than ten kilometers is nothing to anyone, but it is different on a mountain with an altitude of three to four thousand meters. Severe hypoxia can cause chest tightness and shortness of breath, especially at night. Inexperienced newcomers
The worker had a headache as if he was wearing a tight band, his heartbeat was pounding every step he took, he was panting, and his legs were shaking.
At the front were a few ostriches carrying supplies, followed closely by the workers. Although they were not used to it, they were gritting their teeth and persevering.
Wang Ding felt fine, but the small backpack he was wearing was obviously much heavier than before. Looking at the old pig in front of him who was busy walking, Wang Ding couldn't help but feel a little ashamed.
It seems that going into the mountains is really not that pleasant! (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster!
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