Tomb Raiders Codex

Chapter 134
Naturally, it was impossible for Zhuan Rui to keep the two of us for dinner, so after we finalized the plan and left our contact information, Tofu and I took a taxi to go back to the hotel.On the way to the hotel, you will pass an overpass. On both sides of the bridge, there are small vendors pushing carts and selling some melon and fruit snacks. There are a lot of people here in BJ, and the overpass is full of people from the north. Tofu and I got out of the car and walked back across the bridge. The vendors on both sides attracted many girls, boys, and children to stop, making the overpass even more crowded. .

I said to Tofu: "I also practiced stalls on the overpass before. I remember that it was the first time I tried to do business. I lost more than 2000 yuan for my inexperience. The 2000 yuan at that time was because I moved on the construction site for a year. I just saved up the bricks, and I couldn’t even eat instant noodles after losing money, I..." I talked for a long time, and suddenly found that no one paid attention to me, I turned my head and looked dumbfounded, the tofu was gone.

I rely on, this can be lost.

I hurriedly looked around in the crowd, and finally found Tofu in front of a stall. He was chatting with a little girl. I was annoyed and said, "This kid is probably eleven or twelve years old. Just let her go."

Tofu said: "What do you know? According to statistics, successful people are on average seven years older than their spouses, so the wives they raise now are all other people's wives. My wife is still in school right now."

This is a sugar figurine booth, and the jars are full of beeswax-like sugar juice, which looks like amber in the sun, attracting many children.I grabbed Tofu by the collar and was about to leave, but Tofu said anxiously: "Wait, wait, the money has been paid. I want a dragon and a tiger, and we each have one. The dragon and the tiger will work together to roam the mushroom world."

While speaking, the master crafted a dragon shape, turned his head to prepare to be a tiger, and I said, "I don't want a tiger, I want a cat."

Tofu was not happy, and emphasized that he wanted a tiger. I said: I am a dragon, but there is something about you that looks like a tiger. We are not a dragon and tiger partner, but a chinchilla combination.

While we were talking nonsense, my phone rang, and I checked the caller ID, it was Gu Wenmin calling.During this period of time, she probably didn't worry less, so my heart felt hot, and when I answered the phone, I heard Gu Wenmin's voice was a little excited, as if with joy, and said: "Chen Xuan, you and Xiaodou come here quickly, the matter is settled gone."

I said, "Address?"

Gu Wenmin gave me an address, which turned out to be the address of the Archaeological Institute. I wondered for a while, thinking how did she go to the Archaeological Institute?In a blink of an eye, the tofu cat was ready, and the two of us got off the overpass, hungry, so we bought a sesame seed cake, and took a taxi to the High School Examination Institute while we ate it.The place is well-built, but relatively deserted. Except for the security guard at the door who was playing with his mobile phone, there was no other person in sight. Tofu and I looked for the room number and soon arrived in front of an office. After knocking on the door, Gu Wenmin came to answer the door.

After the door was opened, the eyes glanced at a small office with bookshelves on three sides, filled with documents and various materials, and an old man with gray hair and glasses was sitting behind the desk .

Tofu glanced at it, then lowered his voice and said, "Could it be that this is Miss Gu's father, she took you to see her father-in-law."

Gu Wenmin had sharp ears, heard the wind, glared at Tofu, and said, "Don't talk nonsense." Then he gave us an introduction.This old man, surnamed Lin, is a professor of archeology. It is estimated that he is full of energy and radiant because of running outside all the year round, without the twilight look of an old man at all.Although I couldn't understand why Gu Wenmin suddenly introduced a professor to me, but she is a reliable person in her work, so she also treated Professor Lin politely.

This old professor is very personable, not difficult, and he doesn't have any airs of a professor. After some greetings and introducing himself, Professor Lin said: "I heard about you from Xiao Gu. Unexpectedly, you are actually A descendant of Mr. Chen."

Teacher Chen?I thought to myself: Is it possible that this old man knows my grandfather?As if seeing my doubts, Professor Lin said with a smile: "When I first started working, I was led by Mr. Chen Siyuan. I followed him to many places and learned a lot. It's a pity that Mr. Chen left later. , I didn’t leave any news or contact information, and it’s been so many years, and I’m getting old.” He said, with a look of nostalgia in his eyes.

Only then did I know that the old man was an old friend of my grandfather, and he must have been a student my grandfather had taken when he was still working on the archaeological team.I don't have any feelings for my parents, because it's been 28 years, I haven't spoken to them, I haven't met them, and the public opinions I hear around them are all bad things, so I can't say there is any family relationship.But I was brought up by my grandfather, and I have been dependent on each other for more than ten years. When I see Professor Lin's nostalgic appearance, I can't help but think of the time when my grandfather was reborn. My heart is heavy and I am relatively speechless for a while.

Over the years, I have seldom thought about the past, life must go on, and people have to look forward, but since stepping into the circle of Dou Dou a month ago, I have discovered that this circle is neither small nor big , come and go, and the relationship between people is also inextricably linked. Being able to meet my grandfather's old friend here, the longing for me that has been buried in my heart for a long time also emerged.

Tofu probably saw that the atmosphere was not right, so he made a haha, changed the subject, and said, "Beauty Gu, let's get down to business. What does Professor Lin have to do with our affairs?" When he interrupted, Professor Lin also replied Overwhelmed, without waiting for Gu Wenmin to speak, he said: "I understand your situation. It's like this. I have a plan to go to sea for archaeology, and I need to use some of the local master's ingenious skills. Xiao Gu recommended you to me, and, You are a descendant of Mr. Chen, so this position must belong to you." He didn't call us grave robbers directly, but called us Tu Fuzi in jargon, which is already a great way to save face.

I have a better impression of this old professor in my heart.But good feelings can't be eaten as food, so I didn't open my mouth and waited for him to continue talking.

Tofu immediately said: "We are all in danger now, and we still go to archaeology with you?"

Gu Wenmin smiled, and said: "It's a crime and a meritorious service. In fact, the archaeological team has always had many examples of cooperation with Tu Fuzi. I have heard about your grandfather. Professor Lin, isn't he a good example? This time Professor Lin once went out to sea for archeology, and he needed to use some of Tu Fuzi's skills. This is a good opportunity. I will report this matter to the higher authorities and clear the case for you. If possible, you can even enter the archaeological institute in the future Work."

I thought to myself: Grandpa left the archaeological institute because of the curse, and now there is no clue about the ghost's face, why should I go to the archaeological institute?But of course it would be good to take this opportunity to clear the case, and since Professor Lin has a friendship with my grandfather, I must be able to get a lot of things out of him.

However, what kind of archaeological operation actually requires the participation of tomb robbers?Could it be that these archaeological experts can't figure it out by themselves?Thinking about it this way, I asked my doubts in a more euphemistic way. When Professor Lin heard the words, he smiled and said, "You don't need to call me Professor Lin, you can call me Uncle Lin. Since you are the grandson of Mr. Chen, you can call me Uncle Lin in the future. Just don't make friends with me." After a pause, he continued: "Before the founding of New China, there was no archaeological team, what do you think the archaeological team is for?"

Tofu said: "Grave diggers, but you have a license, we don't."

Professor Lin laughed loudly when he heard the words, and said, "The young man is very straightforward, but you are right. Digging graves is also part of our work, but we can do it clearly. In the past, this was official robbery." I didn't expect that Professor Lin would suddenly bring up the matter of official robbers. In fact, in modern times, there is no need for official robbers, because what they need to do has already been done by the archaeological team.Strictly speaking, official robbers in the traditional sense have gradually disappeared with history.

As if knowing what we were thinking, Professor Lin said: "Actually, there are indeed fewer official robbers, but they have not disappeared. Most of the archaeological activities now have the approval of the Archaeological Institute. The official robbers are often involved in things that need to be excavated. But something that can’t be made public.”

I said, "So?"

Professor Lin said: "So, what we dug this time is such a thing. Specifically, I will tell you at that time. This trip needs to go to sea, and there is a certain degree of danger. Xiao Gu will accompany him. The official thieves sent from above used modern tomb-robbing techniques, but..." Professor Lin shook his head and said, "But I don't like them."

The so-called modern tomb robbery techniques were actually developed with the updating of technology.The earliest modern tomb-robbing techniques can be traced back to Sun Dianying’s excavation of the Mausoleum of Cixi. In the past, no matter what, the tomb-robbing techniques were to dig a hole first.

During the Qing Dynasty, the national strength was restored, so it took more time to build the mausoleum, integrating thousands of years of anti-theft methods into one.When Sun Dianying was digging the Cixi Mausoleum, the floor tiles were embedded in the steel, and they couldn’t get in at all. According to the traditional method, the tomb was an iron lump, and there was no way to chew it. But at that time, there were already explosives. Sun Dianying did not dig the tomb. It exploded into Cixi's tomb.

This is the origin of modern tomb robbery techniques. With the development of archaeological work, there are advanced methods such as metal detectors, underground blasting, remote blasting, bulletproof vests, fireproof clothing, and magnetic field measuring devices.

Professor Lin recalled: "These instruments are dead. Years of experience tell me that relying on instruments is never as good as relying on experienced and capable people." He told me a story about my grandfather.In Grandpa's work notes, his work experience in the archaeological team has never been recorded.Tofu and I were a little curious. We listened carefully to Professor Lin's narration. His expression was full of emotion and respect.

(End of this chapter)