It is ancient, long and mysterious. From Jincheng Lanzhou all the way west, through Wuwei, Zhangye, Jiuquan, Jiayuguan, to Dunhuang, not far away, and we are dependent on each other.
Compared with the green mountains in the south, Qilian Mountain is really a simple mountain. The color is nostalgic, there are many wrinkles, and it is burnt and thirsty, and the true appearance is exposed, just like the simple northwest people.
But this time, the trip to the source of Yumen, Shule River, has greatly changed my attitude towards it. Not to mention the snow-capped mountains hidden behind them, which are shiny white and pure as virgins. Only countless branches of mountains, rivers and streams have found many stones, to be exact, jade. It turns out that it is a treasure mountain!
We went in empty-handed and came home loaded.
There is a strange stone village in Dunhuang. I have been there, but I have never really touched it. I am curious.
This time, I saw jade that I have never seen before, surrounded by mountains, which is under the jurisdiction of Yuhong Township in Subei County. Achnatherum splendens is swinging in the strong wind, and the water from the snow-capped mountains impacts a small gully. We are looking for it in the hinterland of Qilian Mountain.
I have no experience and common sense, and I look at and choose one by one. When I see a white stone, I quickly pick it up. The companion said, you hit another stone with one stone and try its hardness. However, what I look at is, like rock sugar, small white crystals. I learned from the inquiry that it is not the best stone in the area.
Among all kinds of stones, that kind of green jade is the rarest. Look at the texture and shape. When you see a big piece that you like, you pick it up and drop it hard. It is dark green in color and tight in structure, and it won't hurt a little. On the gentle slope in the middle of the mountain, we spread out and looked for each other.
Not only is the "road" uneven, but the grasslands in autumn are all golden colors, and the snow-capped mountains in the distance shine. The wind is a little hard, but fortunately, we are wearing thick clothes, and we are afraid of the strong mountain wind, blowing our skin black and protecting our scarves tightly.
One by one seems to be a free sheep, wandering alone on the empty grassland. This carefree and single wish feels very beautiful. The surrounding mountains, like troops, protect us. No black yak, no white felt house. I heard that there were wolves in the early years here, but in recent years, due to the entry of miners, it seems rare.
This reminds me that when I was a child, I went out to play at noon, and my mother was afraid that our sisters would go far away. She often said a common saying: At the end of the morning, wolves scatter their joy! To warn us. The timid child was even more afraid to go far, which made me feel helpless when I left the organization.
In the Qilian Mountains, the source of Shule never fails the people who come to visit it. Give me jade that is darker than leek green with light green in the middle, which makes me happy.
I picked up a favorite stone and shouted loudly to my companion. There was a faint echo in the mountain, and I was not afraid to quarrel with anyone. Carefully selected, around, Taobao's enthusiasm, people are interested. I'm not afraid to get my clothes dirty. I've already gained more than expected after coming here.
Along the way, whether it is the Shule River with transparent blue or the ancient city wall erected by wind erosion landform; Whether it's the endless golden pasture or the dark green and heavy precious jade, we can feast our eyes on it.
Hundreds of kilometers away, from Dunhuang, Guazhou, Yumen, Subei, the scenery is right around.
When we moved the carefully selected stones to the roadside, my friend drove us six kilometers away in a cruiser to see the water storage station at the source of Yumen in Shule River. In the clear water, the reflected mountain is especially beautiful. The golden light of the sun makes the mountain half bright and half dark. From one angle, it is a well-defined painting.
Walking around the water, I found another stone with dark lines in the shape of a sheep's kidney, which is darker than light brown. It is naturally polished and so delicate. I hold it in my hand, and I can't bear to put it down if I get the treasure. I like it from the bottom of my heart. Go forward and then go forward, and get an oval bluestone with a smooth surface and white stripes on it. The companion said: It looks like a purse, doesn't it? Really!
If it is said that it was picked up on the gentle slope before, it is a green series. Every time they are fast, the edges and corners of their personalities are not polished, showing people in a primitive way, like unruly youth. Then, these two pieces are masterpieces after thousands of washings and collisions. How ingenious the hand of nature is, there is no more or less, so I arranged to meet it.
A few years ago, I went to Sugan Lake in Aksai Kazak. On the roadside, I also picked up a few small stones that I could hold in my hand, including reddish brown, burnt yellow and milky white. My friend who went with me found two bigger ones, and I liked them and gave them to me. A piece of gray glitters with silver, a piece of bluestone, and a wide white stripe. I named it Qingshan Baiyun.
I'm fascinated by things that grow naturally, and I don't like the marks of knives and axes. Just like reading, I like flowing words.
Today, I am even more happy to see stones of various colors and shapes. This natural gift is a rare friendship. Although I can't tell which one is more valuable and which one is more pleasing. It was originally for my own love, so why care so much.
It is human nature to see something you like and want it. Of course, it must be a reasonable and legal possession.
The majestic Qilian greeted me with a silent gesture, but gave me an unexpected gift.
I want to make a beautiful bracelet with it, wear it on my wrist, and accompany me in the morning and evening. I also want to make a pendant with a simple chain to hang on my chest. I also want to make a base for the big one, so that it can live in the living room, bedroom or study, so that I can enjoy it in the morning and evening, after reading and housework.
You can't tell me all the gains from a trip, which is completely unexpected. It took a lot of times for a stone to become like this, and it doesn't matter. Only with the heart of joy, cherish these possessions, never tire of looking at each other, and walk through spring, summer, autumn and winter, so it is good.
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