Chapter 1846 Cusco

While in Peru, Yang Cheng's mind was always filled with the fog-shrouded Andes and the Inca Empire that disappeared into the dust of history. After Jose returned, he was bound to hold an emergency meeting to discuss the issue of arms procurement.

As for Yang Cheng, there was no point in sitting around in the hotel. He simply carried a backpack and took Hansen and the others to Cusco. Ever since his trip to Egypt, Yang Cheng had a different kind of enthusiasm for treasure hunting. Of course, , he would not change his career to become a professional treasure hunter. After all, there is no relevant system, and wishful thinking alone is not enough.

But since you can’t become a professional, you can always do it as a hobby, right?

I happened to have this opportunity when I came to Peru. It would be a pity not to visit the Inca ruins. It would be even better if I got lucky and discovered the Inca Golden City and Golden Lake.

Well, he also knew that he was dreaming. With current science and technology, what couldn't be discovered on the ground?

How big can the Amazon rainforest get? If he really had it, he would have been poached long ago. Are you still waiting for him, Yang Cheng, to step on the shit?

In short, with various moods, Yang Cheng came to Cusco. The history of this small city is the process of continuous overlapping and accumulation of soil. On the ruins of the Incas, the Spaniards built their churches and gardens, and then the Republic He added his own colors to the Spanish paintings. These bright and mottled interlacings finally presented the world with the most exquisite city in South America.

As the once-prominent economic center of the Inca Empire, Cusco has witnessed the rise and fall of the empire.

The Spanish colonial buildings were built on the heavy stone foundations or walls of the Inca palace.

It is precisely because of this unique combination of historical imprints that it attracts thousands of tourists from around the world every year. In fact, Cusco has become a must-see for travelers to Peru because it is easy to get to the Incas from here. The Lost City of Empire - Machu Picchu.

To be honest, just like the Bermuda Triangle that was once rumored, the former Triangle of Death, with the blessing of technology, now some people dare to break into it and escape unscathed. Cusco also has a long magical history. Countless legends have been left behind, but until now it is impossible to tell which ones are myths and which ones are history books.

Legend has it that in the twelfth century, the first Inca king was sent out by his ancestor Sun God to find the center of the earth. He finally found the center here and established the city.

By the time the ninth king began a large-scale strategic expansion, the territory once stretched from the desert areas of northern Chile to Ecuador and Colombia, reaching the peak of the empire. It was during this period that the Emachus was built. Monks are most represented by their many mythical hilltop castles.

1526,

Francisco Pizarro, a Spaniard, headed south from Panama in Central America and soon discovered the rich land of the Inca Empire. After returning to Spain, he began to raise manpower and financial resources. He landed in Ecuador in 1532 and soon led his army into The heart of the Inca Empire, and successfully captured the twelfth generation of the Inca king, killing thousands of unarmed indigenous residents.

Eventually Francisco Pizarro ordered the execution of the Inca king and then captured Cusco.

In fact, at that time, the Spanish invaders on horseback, protected by armor, and wielding swords and muskets were unstoppable. After all, bravery was useless in the face of more high-tech weapons. In the end, the subjects of the Inca Empire retreated In the high mountains, despite several attempts to overthrow the Spanish rule, bows, arrows and spears were ultimately unable to withstand the higher-tech muskets, and no matter how hard they tried, they ended in failure.

From then on, they no longer had the glory of their past empire. Hundreds of years later, from Colombia to Ecuador, from Peru to Bolivia and then to Chile, this vast land that once made the Incas proud has now become their sadness. place.

The few surviving descendants of the Incas are now living in dire straits in the once fertile land, at the bottom of society, and even fighting for a bite to eat.

On the way to Cusco, you can see the vast ancient Inca terraces in the distance. Some parts extend to the edge of the cliff. They look spectacular. Different from the beauty of the terraces in the south of country Z, there are more ancient Inca terraces. Very desolate.

After driving for about half an hour, the car reached the hillside outside Cusco. Yang Cheng sat in the car and looked down at the famous Inca capital. He saw white walls and red tiles under the blue sky and white clouds. Houses and buildings are stacked on top of each other across the wide valley, and there is a long stone wall on the top of a small hillside.

Going down a not-wide road, we officially entered the ancient capital of the Incas. During the process, we passed some attics painted with blue and yellow paint, which were the homes of local residents.

However, because it is a tourist destination, local residents have also opened family hotels or restaurants to make extra money.

But that's all. The messy streets made Yang Cheng not feel the tranquility of the ancient city, but instead felt like he was living in the wilderness.

However, these courtyards have a sense of age. In the past, they should have been occupied by local wealthy people.

At this time, they were on an unknown mountain path in Cusco. In fact, Cusco stands on the Andes Mountains at an altitude of 3,400 meters. It is surrounded by mountains. You can see huge stone blocks of Inca architecture everywhere. The walls are thick and the narrow and steep streets are covered with cobblestones that have been polished over time.

However, the people living here are not only the Inca indigenous people, but also the descendants of the Spanish conquerors and multi-racial mixed races.

Although there are many sculptures praising the Incas in the city, most of which show how tall and brave they were, and even captured Spanish soldiers who dug out their hearts and ate them, and they were also sculptured in the city square, but these cannot change history, nor can they change it. In reality, as an ancient nation, the Incas, their culture, religion, writing, language, living habits, and even their race have disappeared or are gradually disappearing.

Since they didn't make a reservation in advance, Yang Cheng and the others had to temporarily find a hotel that looked quite high-end. When they went in and asked, there happened to be a few rooms that were still vacant and had not been booked. Hansen went up to discuss with the boss with a knife. , can you move a floor out for them?

For Benjamin's sake, the boss readily agreed to Hansen's request and went to discuss it with the residents in person. The guests who were originally scheduled to stay on the second floor were willing to give up their rooms because of the discounts promised by the boss.

After working like this for more than half an hour, Yang Cheng also rested in the room for a while, preparing to go out and visit this ancient city full of mystery.

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