Finally, Tang Ming and others arrived at a secluded small county town.
Before setting off, Tang Ming had already done the investigation. This small county is called Jiangtai County. It is located at the junction of the three provinces of Yunnan, Lingui and Qiangui. It has extremely vast mountains and forests, and there are many of them.
Unexplored virgin wild forest.
The vast virgin wild forest and the special geographical location have made this area difficult to manage since ancient times.
"Master, is this Miao territory?"
Liu Wan looked outside curiously.
"It should just be peripheral."
Tang Ming was also here for the first time and couldn't help turning his head to look at Miao Liyun.
"It's not even peripheral."
Miao Liyun explained: "Jiangtai County is just the county closest to Miao territory. There is a river in the county. Han people gather on the east bank of the river, and Miao people gather on the west bank. But this is only a broad distribution. In fact, over the years
With secular development, as well as social factors such as marriage and children, many Miao people choose to go out of the mountains and join the county household registration."
"The real Miao territory is on the outskirts of the West Bank. The further it extends into the mountains, the older the Miao villages become."
Miao Liyun paused for a moment and then continued: "If you continue to go deeper than a hundred miles, you will encounter a more continuous primitive wild forest, known as the 'One Hundred Thousand Mountains'. Within it is the real ancient witchcraft clan of Miaojiang."
area."
Ziri was confused after hearing this and couldn't help scratching his head: "It's so complicated, I don't understand it at all."
Tang Ming burst into laughter and said with a smile: "In fact, it is easy to understand. The ancient witches of the Miao border are compared to an egg. Jiangtai County and other cities surrounding the Miao border are regarded as the eggshells, while the ordinary Miao villages inside are regarded as the egg whites."
"The real ancient Miao witch is the innermost egg yolk."
"This structural factor may seem simple, but it is beneficial both to the world and to the ancient witch clan."
For the secular world, it can prevent the ancient witch clan from entering the secular world to the greatest extent.
For the ancient witch clan, it can also prevent outsiders from entering the ancient witch.
Of course, Tang Ming did not say something.
In fact, in ancient times, there were not many secular settlements around the ancient witch clan. Even in older dynasties, this area was covered with vast mountains and forests with complex terrain. With the management capabilities of the dynasty at that time, it was impossible to manage this area. Therefore,
This place is also called the 'Land of the Southern Barbarians'.
The "Land of the Southern Barbarians", in addition to complex terrain and other factors.
There is still one.
That is, this place is controlled by the witch cultivators of the ancient witch clan. Even if the territory was later returned to the dynasty, the real stewards are still the ancient witch cultivators.
It’s similar to Kunlun in the Western Regions.
Both have gathered many transcendental monks. In ancient times, these monks were extremely powerful and could enter the secular world at will. Not only did they have the power of life and death, but they were also regarded as high-ranking immortals in heaven.
This situation lasted for a long time.
until.
With the rise of modern China and the awakening of this ancient dragon from the East, everything has changed.
...the off-road vehicle drove into Jiangtai County.
The county is not big, but the scenery is very beautiful. Compared with big cities such as Jinling, the air is not only fresher, but also reveals a tranquil charm.
The roads are spacious, there are very few vehicles on the road, and there is a lot less vehicle exhaust and traffic noise.
Walk along the river all the way.
Tang Ming also saw many people wearing unique costumes of ethnic minorities on the roadside, driving on the road carrying bamboo baskets.
The vehicle finally stopped in a small courtyard.
This small courtyard is not grand, and there is no sign indicating the name of the institution. However, the censorship is strict, and there are armed soldiers at the door.
The door of the off-road vehicle ahead opens.
"Instructor Tang, we are here."
Chu Shanming came over and said with a smile: "This is our base in the county. The real base camp is in the suburbs. Does Instructor Tang want to visit it?"
"visit?"
Tang Ming smiled meaningfully: "Since General Chu brought us here directly, it must not be suitable for a visit, right?"
They had just passed by the suburbs, but Chu Shanming led the team directly into the county town without any intention of going to the base.
Tang Ming could actually understand it.
The reason is not with him, but with Miao Liyun and Miao Qing.
"Ahem, Instructor Tang has misunderstood. If you want to go, you are welcome at any time. After all, Long Ci's reputation is so well-known and it was brought up by Instructor Tang. I want you to give me some advice."
Chu Shanming rubbed his hands and grinned: "But these friends of Instructor Tang will probably take some time to complete the procedures..." Tang Ming shook his head slightly: "Forget it, I have more important things to do this time.
.”
"Well, I know this. Po Jun told me that I will be at your disposal, Instructor Tang."
Chu Shanming spoke quickly.
Tang Ming nodded and got out of the car.
Others were fine, but Miao Qing seemed a little solemn after getting out of the car, because there were several dark auras directly locked on him.
These auras made Miao Qing very uncomfortable, her aura was slightly agitated, and she was always vigilant.
"There's no need to be vigilant here."
Tang Ming said calmly: "You are an ancient witch monk. It is a taboo to appear in the world without permission. It is normal for them to target you. There is no need to be vigilant. Moreover... vigilance is useless. You are not strong enough to resist these
Warrior."
Miao Qing frowned when he heard this.
However, after Miao Liyun quietly winked at him, he still sighed slightly and lowered his guard.
As Tang Ming said, this is a stronghold set up by the Military Weapons Administration, and there are many strong men in the dark. With his strength, he can't resist, so he might as well relax.
Chu Shanming smiled and said: "Instructor Tang, it's still early for lunch, how about I take you around the area?"
"Can I go to the other side of the river?"
Tang Ming asked.
The place where they are now is on the east side of the river. According to Miao Liyun, more Han people gather here.
On the opposite west side, there are more Miao people.
"sure."
Chu Shanming nodded: "In fact, Jiangtai County has developed rapidly in recent years, and the east and west rivers are not as severely divided as before."
"Hexi is now a common living area for the Han and Miao ethnic groups, and many commercial places have recently begun to develop."
"Instructor Tang, please."
Chu Shanming invited.
Tang Ming nodded and followed the other party, followed by Ziri, Liu Wan and others.
Tang Ming asked: "From what you just said, Jiangtai County was more severely divided in the past?"
"Um."
Chu Shanming explained: "About seven or eight years ago, at that time, the Miao people were mainly in the west of the river, and the Han people were in the east of the river. Although bridges and highways were built, there was little communication between the two sides."
"Especially the Miao people in Hexi are relatively resistant to contact with them, and some of their living customs are different from ordinary Han people, so there are many differences."
"But things have gradually changed in recent years. One is that with the development of technological information and the popularization of mobile phones and computers and other network equipment, many young Miao people are willing to go out to find jobs and go out of the mountains to see the outside world."
"The other is social reasons such as marriage."
Chu Shanming continued: "The policy supports Miao people to settle in the city. After settling, young people form new families through marriage. Many young Miao people have married young Han people. Gradually, the west of the city has become more open."