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Chapter 119 Crossing the No Man's Land

After meeting, Yu Qian took out the map and introduced: "I have been to Tibet several times. Let's go to the city to rest for a night. I'll make an appointment with a senior local tour guide tomorrow morning and then go deep into Tibet. It is estimated that it will take about three or four days to go back and forth. How about the final visit to the scenic spot?"

Johnson Johnson said without any worries: "No problem, this time I'm here to relax. With Brother Lao Qian as his companion, you mainly buy Tibetan mastiffs this time. Do you have a goal?"

Speaking of this, Yu Qian excitedly pointed to the map and introduced: "Although the Tibetan Mastiff Garden is spread all over the country, the core production areas of purebred Tibetan Mastiffs are still concentrated in three major areas: Tibet, Yushu, and Hequ."

I have done my homework and designed the route: "According to my experience, the southern side of the Himalayas and northern Tibet areas are rarely found due to the relatively closed and isolated geographical environment."

"Tall, majestic, thick and solid, with thick limbs, and belongs to the respiratory type. The hair color is the most black back and yellow abdomen, and the one with black back and reddish brown abdomen is the most precious."

"Then there are Yushu, Goluo and surrounding areas in Qinghai Province. Most Tibetan mastiffs have rich neck hair, but once they leave their place of origin, such as moving to the north where winter drought, hair removal is often seen."

"The biggest feature of the bloodline there is that its neck hair is rich and thick, distributed in a ring shape on the head and neck, and is classified as a lion, which can fully reflect the charm of the Tibetan mastiff."

"The junction of Gansu, Sichuan and Qinghai is collectively called Hequ area by Tibetans. The production area is relatively blocked. In the high-altitude ecological environment, it has been selected and preserved with precious bloodlines for a long time. It is classified as tiger-shaped, sturdy, coordinated body shape, and flamboyant personality. It has strong hostility towards strangers, and is most suitable for guarding."

Everyone took a taxi and found a hotel to stay. Yu Qian began to contact the tour guide and the car, and prepared to set off as soon as possible tomorrow.

Hang up the phone and said with satisfaction: "My friend introduced a professional senior tour guide, Bazaar. Many friends contacted him when they went to Tibet to find a mastiff. They were experienced and needed to prepare the things and were equipped with a driver and two Hummers."

It doesn’t matter if Johnson Chancellor is surrounded by summer dragons and summer tigers, so he is not afraid of going anywhere. Arrange your itinerary, find the most famous hotel, and enjoy a special food. Tomorrow you will start sleeping in the open and going deep into the uninhabited area.

It is said that the altitude sickness is uncomfortable, but Johnson didn't feel anything and woke up naturally. After breakfast, Yu Qian received a call from the tour guide Bazaar, saying that he had already arrived at the hotel door, packed his luggage and checked out.

"You are Boss Yu and Boss Zhuang, are you?" As soon as you arrived at the agreed position, a Tibetan man in his early forties came up and greeted him.

"Hello Bazaar, I am Yu Qian. I have to work hard these days. You will take us around the no-man's land." Yu Qian said politely.

Bazaar laughed loudly and said, "Why are you polite? I, Bazaar, make money by relying on the tour guide. It's the right thing to do. Let's get on the bus first, the distance is still far, and we'll talk while walking."

Put your luggage in a Hummer, the space is very large and it is filled with other supplies. This time I want to go far away from the city, so you must bring all the things, and there are several barrels of gasoline alone.

The driver is a relative of Bazaar. He is in his thirties and often travels to Tibet. He is experienced. After Bazaar gets on the bus, he takes out a map and lets Johnson and Yu Qian see it. Several routes are marked on it, all of which are his years of tour guide experience, so that customers can have a clear idea in their minds.

After reading it, Yu Qian said, "We believe in professionalism, you decide."

Baza nodded, quite satisfied. He had met many rich and wealthy people who didn’t know anything. He liked to give orders and command blindly. Since he was looking for a professional tour guide, what was it like not to listen to others?

"Since you have a clear purpose to find a Tibetan mastiff, I recommend this route." Baza pointed to a red line on the map and explained: "This is the most promising way to meet pure blood Tibetan mastiffs. I know several Tibetans in the world who have good mastiffs, but it's just a little hard work. Is it OK?"

Seeing the two nodding in agreement, Baza nodded secretly. As a tour guide, he was most afraid of the customer's health and low-key attitude. He started to choose the most difficult route. He couldn't stand the suffering before he arrived, so he could only turn around and waste time.

Baza suddenly became serious: "Since you want to go deep into the territory of Tibetans, the rules must first explain that Tibetans have Tibetan customs and habits and their own beliefs. If you really want to get it, you must listen to me! Never act without permission, as it will be troublesome to cause any misunderstandings."

The two agreed that the Tibetans believed in simple faith, had strong customs, and had many rules, so it was better to follow the customs of the countryside.

"The second is fate. Every year, I have to bring more than a dozen people to Tibet to look for mastiffs, but they basically return empty-handed. In the eyes of your city people, Tibetan mastiffs may be a big dog, and their mighty can make money. But in the eyes of real Tibetans, they are brothers, family members, and their patron saints!"

Baza explained earnestly that nowadays, the mastiff is raising, and rich people like to go to Tibet to choose good mastiffs, but the results are not very ideal.

Tibetans are generally unwilling to sell. They have to rely on powerful Tibetan mastiffs to live in grazing and resist all kinds of wild animals. They have deep feelings. In remote mountainous areas, money is not as real as supplies. If you really want to be trapped in the desert, a glass of water or a million dollars, which one do you choose?

Of course, there are also many Tibetans who sell Tibetan mastiffs, most of which are young mastiffs. Adult mastiffs are difficult to domesticate, and their owners must follow them. It will take two or three years to accept a new master.

Therefore, it is easier to accept selling young mastiffs. Every year, Tibetan mastiffs can produce up to five or six small mastiffs after they are in heat. Leave two or three good ones, and the rest is good. As more and more mastiffs raise, the price increases every year, and Tibetan children also have to go to school. Many people start selling young mastiffs, and Bazaar knows several families.

The whole line ran for at least two or three days without stopping, and there were two additional supplies and gasolines in the middle. The group drove and chatted, enjoying the most primitive natural landscape.

On the way, I also saw many Buddhists who bowed their heads. Johnson clasped his hands together and felt respectful. Faith is a kind of practice. Only by being able to strengthen the heart and purify thoughts through this ascetic practice can one be the true believer.

"Brother Bazaar, do you have fake Tibetan mastiffs locally? After Yu Qian and Bazaar got familiar with him, they began to inquire about the inside story.

Bazaar hesitated for a moment and said frankly: "If someone really sells fake mastiffs in the dog market in the city. In the past few years, many people were deceived and spent a lot of money to buy fakes. In recent years, there have been fewer and fewer Tibetan mastiffs, with high thresholds and high prices, and not many people can afford to raise them."

"Educators like you all like to choose varieties in Tibet. One is to be assured, and the other is to have many choices. The dogs raised by real Tibetans are not pet dogs, and even if they are not Tibetan mastiffs, they are very ferocious. Doing livestock, guarding the house, and resisting wild wolves are all protectors of their owners."

Bazaar is a native Tibetan and has a lot of affection for mastiffs. Here, cattle and sheep are the main property of the locals. Without the protection of dogs, it will not only be inconvenient to grazing, but will also be attacked by wild wolves and lose both people and money.

"So the more ferocious the Tibetan mastiff, the more natural the test is, the survival of the fittest is God's rule. As I said, the so-called bloodline evolved from long-term survival of the fittest. Even an ordinary dog ​​will survive in a harsh environment for a few years and will be very wild."

Yu Qian nodded and asked, "Everyone said that native mastiff is the best breed, right?"

"It must be that the native mastiff is the essence left by the layers of screening and tempering of nature. One mastiff and nine wolves are a bit exaggerated, but I have seen the record of killing three wild wolves with one mastiff! No matter how good the bloodline is, it is not considered a good mastiff in the hearts of Tibetans."

All living things in nature survive the fittest, and the same is true for humans. Animals evolve into strength and speed, while humans improve intelligence and technology, and their essence is the same. The reason why special forces are powerful is that they can become the strongest combat power after the test of life and death.

After driving along the highway for a long time, the roads became fewer and fewer, and the cars kept bumping, truly entering the area where Tibetans grazed.

It is endless everywhere, without fixed reference objects, and even the direction is easy to be lost. Thanks to Bazaar, a senior tour guide, who passed several dangerous sections without any danger, finally arrived at a small village in the evening, and we will rest here tonight.

"We stay here for one night today. I am very familiar with the herdsmen. Let's go to his house tonight." Baza went to negotiate and asked someone to get off the car with his luggage and arrange accommodation.

After settling down, everyone finished their meal, and they couldn't stay idle. They had been making a car for a day, and their whole body hurt and they were moving.

Yu Qian came to this place for the first time and said excitedly: "Let's go around and see if there are any good mastiffs?"
Chapter completed!
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