But how do you cross such a wide river? Are there any crocodiles, piranhas or the like in the water? It’s better to walk along the river and take a look. Maybe you can also find a bird’s nest like a grotto, which will make things easier.
After making up his mind, Zhou Jiping walked upstream. There was a small mound about a few hundred meters away. If he climbed up, he could see further.
Climbing the mound and looking around, Zhou Jiping was immediately attracted by the scene upstream of the river. A winding black belt extended to the river like an ant, crossing the river and heading north. The black belts on the north bank of the river scattered into
A black mist filled with stars...
Wildebeest herd! Unexpectedly, I could encounter the legendary wildebeest herd migration
Spectacular, so beautiful. From a distance, the dense wildebeest army covers all the green grassland. The number is staggering. Although it is about 1,500 meters away, Zhou Jiping can still see the wildebeest herd jumping into the river.
A thin line of white lang—I really want to get closer and appreciate it up close—suppressing his excitement and curiosity, Zhou Jiping looked around. With so many wildebeests in action, wouldn’t predators take advantage of them? It doesn’t matter.
Zhou Jiping was startled. On the hillside two to three hundred meters away, under the shade of a tree, several lions were taking a nap comfortably. Some had their legs in the air, and some were lying on their sides and taking a nap, showing a lazy look.
Luck! Zhou Jiping secretly sighed. Fortunately, his attention was attracted by the wildebeest group and he did not continue walking upstream of the river. Otherwise, he would have been sent into the lion's mouth. As for whether these lions were the same group last night, Zhou Jiping
I don't care. It's better to find an opportunity to cross the river quickly.
Turning downstream, after walking for about an hour, Zhou Jiping finally found the best place to cross the river. The cliffs on both sides of the river bank had collapsed, and the river also turned a big bend here, and the water flow was shallow and slow.
, just right for wading across the river by yourself
Looking at the collapse of the earth cliff, Zhou Jiping wondered if the wildebeest crossing the river had once been staged here. However, when the wildebeest crossed the river, there were crocodiles waiting in the river. Are there any crocodiles in this river?
Zhou Jiping hesitated.
After hiding in the grass by the river and thinking for more than half an hour, Zhou Jiping still couldn't come up with a solution. He patted the dirt on his body and stood up - he couldn't wait any longer. Time waits for no one. He must pass this time. Zhou Jiping
Suddenly I remembered that I had overlooked a key question. If the river in front of me is the boundary river between the two countries, why are there no boundary markers and border guards? Are the relations between African countries so good that they do not need to be on guard? What if there is really no one on the other side of the river for help?
Border Guards, then the matter is serious
But right now, it’s better to find a way to cross the river first
First, I cut a few branches and hay from the river bank, and simply tied it into a broom. I tied it to the big broom with the rope from my backpack. I went to the place near the river and observed it carefully to determine where to get off.
On the way up, I could clearly see the flow rate of the river at the shallowest place, tightened my shoes and backpack straps with a clear idea, held the cane in my left hand and held the big broom, pulled out the revolver with my right hand and turned on the safety, thinking: Life or death depends on this!
He walked quickly to the river and strode into the river. After walking a few steps, he threw the big broom into the water. He held up his cane with one hand and watched the river nervously. The gun in his hand was ready to fire at any time.
Try your best to rush to the other side
After walking through the center of the river, the rope tied to Zhou Jiping's wrist gradually tightened, and the broom seemed to be alive, moving towards the south bank of the river with Zhou Jiping - this was Li Daitao's plan that Zhou Jiping came up with.
Finally, Zhou Jiping landed on the south bank safely and secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He looked back at the river. It seemed calm on the surface, but if he looked carefully, he saw a few pieces of rotten wood on the river. It was so dangerous!
He pulled the big broom several times to the shore, then cut the rope, put away the remaining rope, and climbed to the top of the cliff on the south bank.
Want to cry but no tears!
Is this another country? There is almost no difference between the south coast and the north coast, the same yellow color, the same vastness - but is there any choice?
…
After walking for five consecutive days, Zhou Jiping's heart sank day by day. He didn't meet the border guards he imagined, nor any villages or towns, not even a primitive man.
It may be said that Zhou Jiping is already familiar with this grassland, and he is very comfortable in avoiding predators and camping at night. Even though he ran out of food, he still caught some small animals in the past few days using the lasso and rope in his backpack.
Not enough to eat, but enough to maintain life and strength
However, the biggest threat has already arrived. The dry season has begun to visit this prairie. The land is so dry that it is smoking, and it is difficult to find water sources. Zhou Jiping needs to spend most of his time looking for water every day. Even if he finds a water source, he cannot get it right away.
, because predators are often ambushed around water sources, where they "guard the water waiting to hunt." Only during the hottest time around noon is it safe to be near the water source.
Now, early in the morning and before sunset are the times when the Zhou Ji Parallel Road is the time. During this time, the animals are busy drinking water and solving livelihood problems. Their activity range is always not far from the water source. It was almost noon, and the animals began to avoid the scorching heat.
At that time, it was Zhou Jiping’s turn to solve the water problem
In order to look for water sources, Zhou Jiping's daily schedule has been shortened by half, and the water purification pills have been exhausted. Now Zhou Jiping no longer desires salty water, and it is very difficult to ensure normal drinking water.
The salt in the seasoning bag had been used up long ago. Due to the lack of salt and the need to walk frequently in hot weather, Zhou Jiping felt that his physical strength was slowly losing. He also thought of a way to solve this problem: It is said that animals
The blood contains a certain amount of salt, so whenever he catches prey, as long as the animal's flesh color is normal (no disease), he will drink the animal's blood without hesitation. As for whether there are parasites in the animal's blood, he has already
He couldn't care less about this and remembered that someone said that some soil was salty. He also tried to taste some soil in the forest near the water, but found nothing.
After 10 days, Zhou Jiping now has a big beard and carries a smell of blood and carnivore-specific smell. Even if the beasts on the grassland find him from a distance, they will try their best to avoid interacting with this strange man.
conflict of creatures
In the mountains in winter, snowflakes are flying, and a group of soldiers, fully armed, are rushing on the mountain road.
Beep - beep - the sharp whistle echoed in the valley
"There is an enemy ambush, get into combat position quickly!" a voice shouted from the front of the team.
The team suddenly sped up, and similar training has been conducted smoothly and orderly many times. The soldiers have become accustomed to it. All they need to do is run up the slope, then jump to the platform below on the hillside next to the ditch, and make a combat response.
"Zhou Jiping, hurry up, why are you so stunned!" the lieutenant standing on the slope shouted loudly.
————————————————————————————Zhou Jiping: Lao Ben, when I searched online yesterday, there was actually a buddy who wanted to watch "African Tribes and Chinese Chiefs" 》The full txt version is not the shill you are looking for?
Lao Ben: Heaven and earth conscience, now I am just thinking about how to lay out the story well. This is the first time I have written such a long one. Even if I want to avoid getting scolded, I have to be careful at the beginning.
But having said that, if someone has this kind of intention, it can be regarded as showing their willingness to show you (wrong spelling again, I was playing during school time)
Zhou Jiping: When do you plan to finish writing it?
Lao Ben: I guess we have to meet next year anyway? If you don’t stay in Africa, why are you here?
Zhou Jiping: Isn’t it jet lag? It’s dark over there now. I’m going home to see my wife and kids...
Lao Ben: Get back your anger, why is the current protagonist not dedicated at all?
Lao Ben raised his toes, remembering the lesson he learned last time, but his heels did not leave the ground.
Zhou Jiping was so frightened that he jumped into the air and disappeared into the air on his wooden staff in the blink of an eye...