Hello, 1983

The sea water not far away has begun to slowly rise, everyone packed up the fruits of victory, and everyone carried a large bucket, excited to embark on their way home.

Ouch.

Captain Yu tripped over a stone under his feet, staggered, and fell on the beach. The seafood in the bucket was also scattered on the ground, and a few big crabs scrambled sideways.

Lao Yu, didn't you do something good last night, your feet are fluttering. Someone teased.

After tidying up the seafood on the ground, Captain Yu kicked the stone angrily.

The beaches here are all soft sand, no stone.

The stone was gray and bigger than a blue ball, but it was kicked and rolled on the sand a few times, which obviously did not match its weight.

Hey, Liu Qingshan hurried up, stretched out his hand to pick up the stone, and weighed it, he felt light and airy.

In fact, there are also more than ten pounds, but compared with the size of the stone, it does not feel heavy at all.

At the same time, an unpleasant stench rushed into Liu Qingshan's nose, causing him to frown.

Thinking of a certain possibility, Liu Qingshan did not dislike it at all, but a look of excitement appeared on his face: Haha, I might have found a treasure now!

When everyone heard it, they all huffed around, and Xiao Wu was the closest to the stone, and he retched a few times after being smoked: What baby, I think it's just a stone in a ditch, it smells so bad!

The people around also dispersed in disgust.

But Liu Qingshan didn't care at all: If I guessed correctly, this thing is the legendary ambergris, which is even more precious than musk.

Most of you have never heard of it, and the information in this era is underdeveloped.

Only Captain Yu's house is by the sea, and after hearing some rumors about ambergris, he excitedly came up:

I heard that this thing won't sink when thrown into the water. Let's try it by throwing it into the sea?

Forget it, Liu Qingshan waved his hand, he also saw Ambergris once from the dumb grandpa.

That one was a very small piece, about the size of a baby's fist, and it didn't taste as strong as this one.

In addition to being used as a setting agent for perfume, ambergris is also a valuable medicinal material, and its efficacy is basically similar to that of musk.

Just because it is relatively rare, it is more expensive than musk.

As for the name, the ancients mistakenly thought that this thing was formed by ambergris because of their limited knowledge.

Modern science has proved that ambergris is actually a substance produced in the digestive tract of sperm whales in the ocean, excreted from the body, and slowly formed by rinsing with sea water.

However, it is not an exaggeration to call a behemoth like a sperm whale a dragon.

It's just not ambergris, it should be called dragon shit incense more appropriately.

And Evya and the others also came together, sniffing the stones in Liu Qingshan's arms, and they all jumped away, saying something in their mouths.

He speaks the local dialect, and only Xiao Wu can understand it: He said that there is such a smelly fragrance in Chief Adu's house. When guests come, they light some powder, and the whole room is full of fragrance.

The climate here is hot and arid. It is very inconvenient to take a shower. If many people gather together, the smell is really not good.

However, the area is rich in two famous medicinal materials: frankincense and myrrh.

Therefore, when distinguished guests come to the house, some frankincense will be ignited, and it will be regarded as an air freshener.

It is luxurious enough to order frankincense. Unexpectedly, the chief still orders ambergris. I wonder if he is a local tyrant or a prodigal?

You know, the price of ambergris is extremely expensive, far exceeding the price of gold.

It is estimated that the chief does not know this thing and does not know its true value.

Just like the piece in Liu Qingshan’s arms, it should weigh more than ten pounds and sell for one or two million dollars. There is no problem at all.

Unexpectedly, there are treasures everywhere, just such a stone is enough to build a power plant here.

Hearing what Evya said, Liu Qingshan guessed that ambergris should be often found here.

So I asked Xiao Wu to tell him: If I find this kind of stinky stone in the future, I will come here to change things, and I will definitely be able to change a lot.

There is a long and narrow coastline here, and the possibility of ambergris being washed ashore is of course very high.

Hearing this, Evya was overjoyed, and immediately ran away, and ran back after a while, holding a fist-sized stone in his hand.

The color is a bit grayer than that of Liu Qingshan, but a discerning person can see that it is indeed a kind of thing.

Really?

Liu Qingshan was also a little surprised. The ambergris that Evya found was obviously of better quality than his. Although it was much smaller, the price should be about the same.

In this way, he was stumped. If it was replaced by materials, the number would be a little scary.

After deliberation, Liu Qingshan asked: Evya, what do you want to change, I will try my best to satisfy you?

Evya's face was happy, and he obviously understood what Liu Qingshan meant. This stinky stone can give his people a lot of things in exchange.

After thinking for a while, Evya said in unfamiliar English, Liu, I want something that glows at night.

You mean the light bulb? Liu Qingshan didn't quite understand, and asked again.

Yes, it's the kind of lamp that can emit light by itself. Evya smiled, revealing neat white teeth.

It is estimated that with his knowledge, he still does not know what electricity is, but simply thinks that with a light bulb, it can emit light.

Liu Qingshan's heart was severely touched. He remembered that when he was still in elementary school, Jiapigou was not powered at that time, and the villagers' desire for electric lights, why not?

Okay, Evya, I promise you!

Liu Qingshan nodded in response. The value of these two pieces of ambergris is more than enough to build a power station, and it just so happens that the local aboriginals are drenched.

However, he is not short of money now. It is better to take these two pieces of ambergris back to honor the master. In the hands of the dumb grandfather, they should be able to play a greater role.

The frankincense and myrrh produced here are of the best quality, and they are also brought back to Master.

When I returned to the temporary station, it was already noon. The seafood brought back was directly steamed or boiled in a large pot, accounting for more than ten large pots.

Then put them into large pots and serve them on the table.

Liu Qingshan started directly, breaking open a large lobster, which was filled with snow-white shrimp meat, and the heat and aroma emanated, making people smell the strong umami all at once.

You don't need to dip in any seasoning, just take a bite, that delicious feeling, even Liu Qingshan is reluctant to swallow it.

Now everyone is enjoying themselves. Many people eat sea crabs for the first time. How can they eat this in the inland area before?

The seafood feast in front of me, I can't even think about it.

Evya and the others were also kept, but they obviously didn't have much interest in crabs and lobsters.

On the contrary, he ate the camel meat stewed in the pot of potatoes.

Camel meat, Eviya and the others often eat it, it is the main meat here, but don't you think it's so delicious?

How do they know that Chinese cuisine has a long history, the same food, the taste is definitely far superior to others.

After he was full, Evya asked for a light bulb as he gestured. Xiao Wu explained to him for a long time before he made them understand that light with a light bulb is in vain.

This is called Evya very depressed, but after hearing that the power station is going to be built, he immediately rejoices and hurriedly took the people away, saying that he wanted to report to the chief.

Liu Qingshan is sitting on the ground with those technicians and captains, discussing the results of their two-day inspection.

The immediate priority is to drill wells and build power stations.

With water, they can irrigate and cultivate crops. As for food and vegetables, when they come, they bring everything with them.

With electricity, other industrial projects can be launched one after another.

As for the exploration of oil on the coastline, Liu Qingshan felt that he was not in a hurry. He should wait until the side stabilized and had a certain ability to resist risks before inviting exploration ships to explore.

After all, oil is too coveted, so don't make wedding dresses for others.

The speed of the cargo ship is slightly slower, and it is estimated that it will take a few days to get here. In the long run, a wharf will definitely need to be built.

In short, everything that needs to be done is enough for them to be busy.

In the afternoon, Evya ran over excitedly again and told Liu Qingshan that it was Chief Adu who would invite them as a guest tomorrow.

Liu Qingshan also wanted to visit for a long time, but he was busy setting up the camp for the past two days, and now he is basically on the right track, so he agreed.

After breakfast the next day, Liu Qingshan led people out, accompanied by Xiaowu and Ma Laosan, as well as Li Tie and Li Tieniu, as well as the four-member band, Wang Gong and other technicians, and a Class veterans.

Motor vehicles are all on the cargo ship behind, so you can only take the most primitive means of transportation: bullock carts.

But there were still two people pushing the bikes, and the wheels were rolling into the sand, making it hard to push, let alone ride.

Who told me to bring a bicycle, I don't have a brain, the bicycle is here, it's just a decoration. Xiao Wu complained while pushing the bicycle.

It's all sand here, so bicycles are really not suitable.

However, these two bicycles are not for riding, and have their own magical uses.

The ox cart wandered around for more than three hours, and then I saw a village in front of me. It was said to be a village, but it was actually a settlement.

There are basically no facilities that the village should have here, there are only simple thatched huts.

It is indeed a thatched hut, supported by a few woods, with thatch on it, and thatch around it.

Occasionally there are a few thatched huts with thin mud walls. Anyway, it is not cold all year round, so there is no need to think about keeping warm.

In the settlement, flocks and camels can be seen everywhere, and the ground is also full of dung, which is used to burn fire after drying.

Dirty, messy, and poor are all appropriate to describe this place.

You can see a lot of little black kids running around with bare feet.

I also saw some indigenous women, wearing brightly colored robes and covering their heads with headscarves. When they saw outsiders, they panicked and dodged.

Aju, don't take pictures, or people will beat you up. Ma Laosan patted the lead singer Huang on the shoulder.

Xiao Wu also added: Also, don't take pictures of those camels without the owner's permission.

The lead singer Huang could only put away the camera silently, and then stared at the extremely simple thatched hut in a trance.

You are here. Evya got out of nowhere, said hello, and led the way in front.

In fact, without him leading the way, everyone can find the chief's residence, because there is only one decent house in the entire settlement.

The houses are white because of their beliefs.

Liu Qingshan remembered a joke: When you go to a strange village and want to find the village head's house, you can find the biggest and best house in the village, which is basically not bad.

It seems that this rule also works here.

Evya ran into the room to report the letter, and soon, a group of people came out to greet him. The one in the front was wearing a decent suit. He was about forty years old, with a super big belly. A bearded man.

He also had a headscarf wrapped around his head, which didn't match the suit he was wearing, so it was awkward to look at.

Xiao Wu quickly introduced: This is Chief Adu, Your Excellency Chief, this is the general manager of our company, Liu.

Liu Qingshan blinked and glanced at the big belly of the chief: I guess it is more appropriate to call the chief Adu?

So he stepped forward to shake hands, but Chief Adu was very enthusiastic, holding Liu Qingshan's hand tightly with both hands, speaking in English, and greeting him in a long-winded manner.

There was no end to the conversation, and he had been chatting for several minutes, but he still refused to let go, and he had the potential to be a talker.

Liu Qingshan also knows that local people have this habit. The longer they chat with you, the closer they are to you, so they can only chat with each other awkwardly:

All the wives in your family are all right, the kids are all right, the camels are all right, whatever.

Just when he was about to have no greetings, it was Xiao Wu who was behind him to help him out of the siege: Your Excellency Chief, this is a gift we brought to you.

When he heard the gift, the chief let go of his hand, and then saw the two bicycles, a little dazed.

He has been to big cities, and his knowledge is of course far better than those of ordinary indigenous people. He knows this thing is called a bicycle, but in their place, he doesn't ride it at all.

Liu Qingshan also saw the chief's thoughts, so he put the bicycle upside down on the ground, took out a set of equipment, assembled it on the car, and finally extended a light bulb.

Ask a person to shake the pedals of the bicycle, the wheel will turn in mid-air, and then, the light bulb in the hand, the filament inside will start to glow red, and if it is at night, it will definitely be very bright.

Chief Adu has been to big cities and seen electric lights, and immediately the fat on his face trembled with joy, and his mouth kept applauding.

That's right, what Liu Qingshan got is a set of bicycle motorcycle lights. This thing relies on friction to generate electricity, so it doesn't cost electricity, but there must always be someone shaking the pedals.

Chief Adu's cry attracted several hooded women in the room to watch the strangeness together.

These are the chief's wives, ranging in age from their forties to their teens, surrounded by a group of little guys, who should all be children of the chief's family.

Liu Qingshan just said hello, he heard Xiao Wu say, here, you can't shake hands with women.

This gift was obviously welcomed by the chief's family, and Liu Qingshan and Xiao Wu were let into the house.

As for the soldiers of that class, they were all outside the house, continuing to fiddle with another gift for the chief.

The furnishings in the room are quite luxurious. The floor is covered with camel wool carpets, coffee utensils, and silverware.

Coupled with the big diamond ring on Chief Adu's hand, they called Liu Qingshan and they felt a strong atmosphere of local tyrants.

On the contrary, the local coffee is very fragrant and tastes very good.

While drinking and chatting, Chief Adu was about to get into the main topic when he suddenly heard a muffled bang from outside the house, so frightened that he lay on the ground directly:

No, someone fired a cannon, it must have been another tribe!