Great Doctor Without Borders

Chapter 1248: Tomb in the Tomb

Xing Wenhu's far-sighted proposal gave the expert group a sudden epiphany. They immediately used a waveform detector to detect the bottom of the Han tomb. The detection results showed that there was indeed a large underground building underneath.

After prying open the huge stone slab engraved with the ascension picture, a hidden hole appeared underneath. This hole should be a tomb robbery hole, which led to the ancient tomb below. A secret hidden under the Han tomb was presented to the world.

The Qingshan Han Tomb in Dongzhou, tombs within tombs, a large Warring States tomb discovered in Dongzhou... pieces of news spread like wildfire.

That evening, Huang Wanglin, a leading figure in the collecting world, published a personal blog post. In the article, he cited extensively, using historical documents such as the Dongzhou Historical Records, the Qingshan Mine History Archives, and cultural relics unearthed around the Qingshan Han Tomb to infer the existence of large tombs from the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period in the Qingshan Mine area.

Huang Wanglin's article was like dropping a bomb in the archaeological collection community, instantly arousing the enthusiasm of archaeological experts and countless archaeology enthusiasts. For a time, the tomb within the tomb discovered in Dongzhou became a hot topic that major media outlets rushed to report.

The provincial satellite TV tourism channel, which is currently reporting on the Qingshan Han Tombs, has obtained exclusive authorization from the Dongzhou Culture and Tourism Bureau to track and report the entire process of excavating the tombs within the Qingshan Tombs.

Lu Ming, director of the Dongzhou Culture and Tourism Bureau, breathed a sigh of relief at this time. He thought Xu Chunliang was exaggerating to create an impact. He never expected that a large tomb of the Warring States Period would be discovered under the worthless Han tomb. According to the preliminary research of archaeological experts, although this tomb of the Warring States Period had been robbed, there should still be many cultural relics left in it. Although there are many Han tombs in Dongzhou, there are very few tombs of the Warring States Period. This is the first time such a large-scale tomb has been discovered, and its significance is self-evident.

Those experts and scholars all regarded Xing Wenhu as the discoverer of the tomb within the tomb. It was the reminder from Xing Wenhu, the head of Pinghai Culture and Tourism, that made the archaeological professionals suddenly realize the truth.

Xing Wenhu contacted the State Administration of Cultural Heritage and published an article stating that local economic development cannot be achieved at the expense of cultural heritage protection.

That night, many people in Dongzhou had trouble sleeping. The first one to be affected was Zhai Pingqing. He initially thought that the Han tomb was just a farce created by someone to target him. After the experts' discussion, everything would be solved. He would thoroughly investigate who was behind this impact and hold everyone accountable to the end.

Zhai Pingqing had even initially locked on his target. He knew that the person who first posted the tomb-exploring video was called Pu Jian, a disciple of Huang Wanglin, the third master Huang. Zhai Pingqing and Huang Wanglin were both among the four great elders of the Pimen Sect. Under normal circumstances, Huang Wanglin would not allow his disciples to target him.

However, there are exceptions to everything. Huang Wanglin has also encountered a lot of troubles recently. Could it be that he suspected himself and tried every means to retaliate?

The news also reached the Lexing Group in the peninsula. The group’s founder, Lee Byung-sung, looked coldly at his son, Lee Chang-hyuk, who was bowing in front of him, his eyes full of disappointment.

"Father, this was an accident. There is no such tomb in the information we have."

Li Bingxing's voice was calm and indifferent: "I told you a long time ago that a comprehensive survey should be conducted without any omissions. Why did something like this happen?"

Li Changhe said: "Father did tell me to take over the construction site of the new Dongzhou Infectious Disease Hospital at all costs, but...but the ancient tomb is not within the construction site."

Li Bingxing snorted coldly. Li Changhe trembled with fear. He realized that his words had caused his father's dissatisfaction. He fell to his knees with a plop and rested his forehead on the wooden board. "Father, I was careless. I will solve this problem right away."

"How to solve it?" Li Bingxing's two gray eyebrows were tightly entangled together.

Li Changhe said: "I will put pressure on Dongzhou immediately."

"How to apply pressure?"

"Their protected area already includes part of the contracted land for the China-Korea Industrial Park, which constitutes a unilateral breach of contract."

Li Bingxing sneered: "Changhe, you disappoint me so much."

Li Changhe said: "Father, this ancient tomb incident was just an accident..."

Before he could finish his words, Li Bingxing grabbed the teacup on the table and threw it to the ground. Li Changhe was so scared that he didn't dare to continue speaking.

Li Bingxing stood up and paced back and forth in front of Li Changhe: "Accident? You think it's just an accident? This is clearly a conspiracy."

"Don't worry, father. I will solve this matter immediately and will not let you down."

"How do you solve it? Do you think Dongzhou will give in to your pressure? Are you willing to violate their country's Cultural Heritage Protection Law to build the China-Korea Industrial Park?"

Li Changhe said: "It must be Bai Lan. She betrayed us."

Li Bingxing said: "She has been missing for so long, and you have spent a lot of manpower and resources but have not found any clues. Now you haven't even done a good job with the China-Korea Industrial Park. How can I trust you?"

Li Changhe said: "Father, give me a month."

Li Bingxing shook his head: "I gave you a chance."

At this time, footsteps were heard outside, and a middle-aged woman in a black suit walked in. She was Li Changji, the daughter of Li Bingxing.

Li Changji entered the room without even looking at her brother who was kneeling on the ground.

Li Bingxing said: "From now on, all business in Greater China will be handed over to Changji." Li Changhe raised his head, his eyes full of unwillingness.

"Go back!"

Li Changhe was very clear that this sentence was directed at him. He knew his father's character very well and that things that were decided could not be changed.

After Li Changhe left, Li Bingxing sat down again. Li Changji knelt down beside her father and filled the teacup in front of him: "Father, you are too strict with Changhe."

Li Bingxing sighed: "The situation in Dongzhou is a bit tricky, I want you to handle it yourself."

Li Changji nodded: "I will solve it as soon as possible."

Li Bingxing was satisfied with his daughter's answer. He took a sip of tea and asked, "What has Youlong been doing during this period?"

"Growing flowers and feeding fish is like cultivating your mind and character."

Li Bingxing laughed: "It's really rare. Remember, don't let him interfere in the affairs of the Chinese region."

Li Changji said: "Don't worry, father, I know the difference."

The speech by Xing Wenhu, the provincial head of culture and tourism, shocked the entire Pinghai cultural and tourism system. Cultural and tourism bureaus in various cities and counties quietly launched a self-inspection campaign to implement the spirit of Xing Wenhu's article.

The special report on the Qingshan Han Tombs produced by Pinghai TV Tourism Channel was also broadcast as soon as possible, boosting the popularity of Qingshan archaeology.

The articles Huang Wanglin published publicly have invisibly helped make the tomb within a tomb the focus of public attention.

As for the short videos on major platforms, there are countless self-media news.

All of this can only serve to attract public attention, and in the end facts are needed to prove the value of the tomb within a tomb.

Many people believe that the Warring States tomb located below the Han tomb may have been robbed just like the Han tomb. However, before the seminar was held, the Provincial Museum discovered an abandoned bronze gui in the robbery hole of this Warring States tomb. This exquisitely crafted bronze gui is well preserved. Judging from the craftsmanship and appearance, experts believe that it is at least a national second-level cultural relic.

The bronze gui discarded by the tomb robbers are all priceless treasures, which aroused the enthusiasm of experts. According to preliminary investigations, the total length of this Warring States tomb is about 30 meters, the tomb passage is about 20 meters long. The tomb chambers are all rectangular, 5 to 7 meters long, 4 to 6 meters wide, and about 8 meters deep.

Based on the regulations of the tomb, it can be basically concluded that it is the tomb of a king or prince of the Warring States Period. According to experts' speculation, there should be a large chariot and horse pit nearby for burial purposes.

Lin Jianwei, the chief archaeological expert of Nanjiang Museum, who came here originally for Xing Wenhu's sake, was really lucky this time. He excitedly stated that this discovery is definitely one of the top ten archaeological discoveries in China this year. There should be more than one Warring States tomb, and there may be more around it.

The symposium organized by the Dongzhou Culture and Tourism Bureau was not held as scheduled. Originally, the theme of their symposium was the Han tomb that was completely looted. Now everyone's focus is no longer on the Han tomb, so this symposium has temporarily lost its meaning. It will definitely be held in the future, but that will have to wait until the archaeological excavation of the Warring States tomb below reaches a certain stage.

Lu Ming basically did not leave the scene these two days. He had never thought in his life that one day his future would be so closely linked to the word archaeology.

After preliminarily determining the value of the Warring States tomb, Lu Ming immediately contacted Qin Zhengyang. He hoped that Qin Zhengyang would report the latest progress to Wang Jianming. Only with the permission of the top leader of Dongzhou could he carry out further work.

Qin Zhengyang asked Lu Ming to come directly to the administrative center because Secretary Wang wanted to see him.

Lu Ming walked into Wang Jianming's office with an uneasy heart. He knew very well that this archaeological discovery disrupted the city's planning layout and would affect many projects under construction. Secretary Wang might not be happy about it.

Wang Jianming was still as approachable as before and asked Lu Ming to sit down. Qin Zhengyang went to make a cup of tea for Lu Ming and stayed instead of leaving. This was Wang Jianming's request.

Qin Zhengyang reminded: "Comrade Lu Ming, please report the archaeological situation of the Qingshan Han Tomb to Secretary Wang."

Lu Ming nodded and briefly recounted the events from the discovery of the Han Dynasty murals that sparked a stir to the discovery of another tomb beneath the tomb.

Wang Jianming listened absentmindedly. He was not interested in the process, and the process reported by Lu Ming must have been carefully choreographed.

“How was the Warring States tomb discovered?”

Lu Ming was suddenly interrupted by Wang Jianming and was stunned for a moment. He then said, "It was Secretary Xing. He saw something different about the Han Dynasty portrait and suggested that experts conduct a careful investigation. Unexpectedly, they discovered the Warring States tomb by accident."

Wang Jianming said: "Secretary Xing's vision is better than that of any expert." Wang Jianming's eyes fell on his notebook, where he circled several key points: Han Tomb - increasing online popularity - demarcation of temporary protection zone - request to stop construction - leaders of the Provincial Bureau of Culture and Tourism led a team to investigate - discovery of Warring States Tomb - re-demarcation of protection zone - suspension and re-planning of related projects.

(End of this chapter)