Chapter 997: Turn of the Century
In December.
The bloody storm finally stopped in Thailand and Malaysia.
Both the Thai and Malaysian governments claimed to inherit all the powers of the two governments and were the only legitimate governments. At the same time, they urged Britain to hand over the exiled government and to try the relevant personnel of the exiled government according to law.
Britain flatly rejected the demands of the two governments and announced that it would not recognize the two governments.
The two sides were engaged in a war of words.
More than 400,000 troops entered India and the Philippines respectively to help Lan Fang and Luzon.
The number of troops on both sides exceeded 1 million!
Not only did they have an advantage in the quality of the troops, but they were no longer at a disadvantage in the number of troops.
The navies of India and the Philippines had long been sunk, and there was no naval combat in these waters.
But at this time, the mainstream media in Europe and the United States rarely saw news about India and the Philippines, because the focus of Europe and the United States was now on the Balkan Peninsula.
The Balkan Peninsula is a transportation hub of Europe and Asia and a strategic location. It has always been known as the "powder keg of Europe". If there is any movement here, Europe cannot ignore it.
The whole world did not expect that the powerful Yugoslavia was gone just ten years after Tito's death. Now even the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia seems to be in danger.
The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia's army is strengthening its training.
A set of "Vanguard" individual air defense missiles and "Aegis" air defense missile systems allow soldiers to strengthen their training.
The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, which received the news, is preparing to expand its army from the current 125,000 to 250,000.
That is, in December, NATO drafted a second version of the plan to attack the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
1998, a turbulent year, turned the last page and entered 1999!
1999, this is the turn of the century!
The last year of the 20th century, after this year, it will enter the 21st century.
The entire Panshan Group has a three-day holiday on New Year's Day, leaving only a few people on duty, and most people are on New Year's Day.
In addition, it just happens to be connected to the two-day weekend, making this New Year's Day holiday for five days, which can be called a small holiday.
Many people will choose to go out for travel at this time.
Liu Tao also chose to take a vacation. This time he did not return to Beijing, but took his family to the southern foot of the Himalayas.
The natural scenery here is beautiful, it has not been developed much, and not many people come here to travel.
Unlike Shangri-La, it has attracted many tourists since it was confirmed. During such holidays, it is always crowded.
Liu Tao does not like too many people when traveling, then it is not to see the scenery, but to see people!
During such holidays, there are always crowds of people in scenic spots. Going to scenic spots is not to see the scenery, but to see people!
So, Liu Tao chose to bring his family to the southern foot of the Himalayas.
The altitude here is not high, and there will be no altitude sickness like going to Tibet.
Liu Zhenbang, Chen Fang and others are all visiting the southern foot of the Himalayas for the first time. They are very happy to see the natural scenery here.
Liu Jingming took a camera and kept taking pictures.
Liu Jingming, who went to study at the University of California, Los Angeles, also ushered in a vacation. After the vacation, he will prepare for the crazy March, and he will also announce his participation in the draft this year to bring his talent to the NBA.
After going to the United States and receiving systematic basketball training, Liu Jingming made rapid progress in basketball. He has good basketball talent, good physical condition, and soft oriental touch. Liu Jingming is now the main force of the school team.
Liu Jingming is now 204cm tall and is still growing taller. He plays as a small forward.
Liu Zhenbang said: "There is a lot of room for tourism here in the future. The natural scenery is so beautiful!"
Liu Tao nodded in agreement and agreed with Liu Zhenbang's statement.
In fact, the tourism industry in southern Tibet has developed rapidly. In 1998, the total number of tourists received exceeded one million, and the tourism income exceeded 300 million yuan.
The natural scenery here is beautiful, the air is particularly fresh, and there are many special fruits.
At present, the economic pillar here, in addition to agriculture and planting, is tourism!
The indigenous people here maintain a very simple lifestyle and are very pure in religious beliefs.
And this atmosphere can always calm the impetuous hearts of city dwellers whose pace of life is getting faster and faster.
Since the opening of the railway, living conditions in southern Tibet have also improved rapidly.
People from outside can come here to travel and communicate, and people here will also go out to see the beautiful mountains and rivers of the motherland.
Every year, there is always a group of normal school graduates assigned to come here to serve as primary school teachers and middle school teachers. There is also a college entrance examination here. Only if you take the college entrance examination and get a score that meets the line can you go to university.
It is already possible to communicate in Mandarin without any obstacles here. Of course, many locals are still accustomed to communicating in Tibetan.
Liu Tao and others came to a temple, which is a Tibetan Buddhist temple, which is very distinctive.
Many people came here today. When Liu Tao learned about it, he realized that it was the Panchen Lama who came here to teach Buddhist scriptures.
The Panchen Lama's lecture was very solemn. Each Tibetan Buddhist monk was dressed formally, with clear levels and a very solemn ceremony.
Tibetan Buddhism, that is, Tibetan Buddhism, or Tibetan Buddhism, is accustomed to being called Lamaism, and Tibetan Buddhist monks are also accustomed to being called Lamas. This is a branch of Buddhism introduced into XZ, belonging to Northern Buddhism, and is known as the three major geographical systems of Chinese Buddhism together with Han Buddhism and Southern Buddhism. It belongs to Mahayana Buddhism, but its main feature is the inheritance of Tantra.
Tibetan Buddhism does not have a Hinayana Buddhist tradition!
The spread of Tibetan Buddhism is concentrated in Tibetan areas, Mongolia, Nepal, Bhutan, Sikkim and neighboring countries.
Every year, there are always many believers who travel thousands of miles and experience many hardships to reach LS to listen to the Panchen Lama's lectures. Many lamas in these places also regard the Panchen Lama as a spiritual leader.
Liu Tao and his friends were far away, feeling this sacred lecture moment.
Until the lecture ended and it was time for dinner, Liu Tao and his friends did not go to other places to eat, but had a vegetarian meal here in the temple.
They did not bother the Panchen Lama. After eating the vegetarian meal, they visited the temple. The temple is very distinctive, and there is a monk who specifically explains it to Liu Tao and his friends.
Speaking of Tibetan Buddhist temples, the most famous one is the Potala Palace, which originated from the palace built for Princess Wencheng when she entered Tibet.
The next one is the Jokhang Temple. The main hall of the Jokhang Temple enshrines the 12-year-old life-size statue of Sakyamuni, which is fragile and has the most rare dignity in the world. For nearly 600 years, many Buddhist believers have traveled thousands of miles and kowtowed to the feet of this Buddha statue to express their respect for the Buddha. Every day, thousands of believers still worship in front of this Buddha statue. The stone slab in front of the statue is rubbed as smooth as a mirror by the believers' bodies.
According to the monks, this temple was built more than 300 years ago and is a temple where many famous monks and great virtues have emerged.
