Marseille is the third largest city in France and the largest seaport in terms of urban population after Paris and Lyon.

Marseille is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea in the southeast, with deep water and wide harbors, no rapids and dangerous shoals, and 10,000-ton ships can be unimpeded, and the Rhône River and flat river valleys are connected with Northern Europe in the west, so the geographical location is unique.

During the French Revolution in 1792, the Maasai marched to Paris singing the Battle Hymn of the Rhine, inspiring people to fight for freedom. The song later became the national anthem of France, also known as the La Marseillaise.

Han Zhou came to Marseille and kept going.

Drive an off-road vehicle and head out into the wilderness.

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Late at night, the wilderness is silent.

Only a faint moonlight, sprinkled on the earth.

A figure, wandering the dark earth.

He stopped, digging for something in the ground.

One minute, two minutes...... Five minutes......

Finally, the figure crouched down and took out a swarthy thing from the dug pit.

A hearty sound echoed across the wilderness.

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Finally, the four bronze statues of the snake head, the head of the sheep, the head of the rooster and the head of the dog were collected.

Han Zhou bought a plane ticket overnight and returned to his homeland.

Place the four bronze statues in a safe in your home. No one was told.

Then, Han Zhou called Wang Baochuan:

"Hey, is it Elder Wang? I'm Han Zhou, and I have an urgent matter to ask you. ”

A warm voice came from the opposite side: "It's Xiao Han, what's the matter, just say it." ”

Han Zhou said: "I traveled in Europe and found the zodiac beast head of the Old Summer Palace, which has been brought back to China. ”

Wang Baochuan was silent for half a minute before he said, "Really?"

Han Zhou said: "Really. The tone was accentuated.

Wang Baochuan took a breath: "Which one is it?"

Han Zhou said: "It's not one, it's four - snake head, sheep head, chicken head, dog head, all of which I found and brought back to China." Plus the existing seven in the country. The bronze statue of the 12 zodiac animal heads in the Old Summer Palace, only one dragon head has not been found. ”

There was a slight sound of excited pacing on the other end of the line.

After a while, Wang Baochuan said: "Xiao Han, this is a big matter. You save the bronze statue first, and don't tell anyone. I will send an expert from the Koto Society to your residence to verify the authenticity. If that's true, let's hold a press conference as soon as possible to inform the whole country, what do you think?"

Han Zhou said: "Elder Wang, you are old, I will obey your arrangement." I'm at home, not going anywhere, waiting for the appraisal. ”

The next day.

The appraisal expert came to Han Zhou's house.

This is a silver-haired old man, with meticulously combed hair, wearing a pair of round-framed glasses, and has a very literati temperament.

"Hello Mr. Han, my surname is Qiu, Qiu Qianshui, just call me Lao Qiu. ”

"Lao Qiu, I'll trouble you about the appraisal. ”

Lao Qiu wore white gloves and began to identify.

While looking at the real thing, I compare the photos and styles that have survived from history.

I also took out a ruler and measured the size of the details.

Half an hour later.

Lao Qiu raised his head and said, "Mr. Han, congratulations, these four bronze statues of the 12 zodiac beast heads in the Old Summer Palace are all real." ”

Han Zhou said: "Thank you." I will first call Mr. Wang Baochuan and tell him the good news. ”

The phone is connected.

Han Zhou told Wang Baochuan the fact that the bronze statue was identified as real.

Wang Baochuan was still a little surprised, although it was expected.

"Xiao Han, you are really a lucky star from heaven, and you have found all the good things. ”

"Some time ago, I saw that you were reported in the media that you were a rising explorer in the 21st century, and I still didn't believe it. Now, I really believe it. ”

Han Zhou said: "Wang Lao has won the award. ”

Wang Baochuan said: "At present, only you, me, and Lao Qiu know the news. As planned, we will hold a press conference to tell the world that you have found the four bronze statues of the Chinese zodiac. It's a great event!"

Han Zhou said: "It is indeed a happy event. It is also a symbolism that the four pieces of literature have been overseas for many years and have finally returned. ”

Wang Baochuan said: "Xiao Han, do you have any thoughts on the handling of treasures." ”

Han Zhou said: "I don't want to donate these four treasures to the Beijing Museum. I want to keep it in preparation for opening a private museum in the future. ”

Wang Baochuan said: "If you are like this, many people who don't know will scold you." ”

Han Zhou said: "I know. However, before opening a private museum, I had a principle, and a plan. ”

Wang Baochuan said: "Oh, what is the principle, what is the plan?"

Han Zhou said: "Let me sell this." I hope that during the press conference, I will explain in detail to Mr. Wang and the public. ”

Wang Baochuan laughed: "Okay, then when I wait for the press conference, I'll hear what you think." ”

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Three days later, the "Press Conference on the Return of the Four Zodiac Beast Heads in the Old Summer Palace" was held at a venue in the Water Cube in Beijing.

This press conference, although the warm-up time is very short.

However, through Wang Baochuan's various network resources, a very wide publicity effect has been achieved.

CCTV News, local media, Sina News, Tencent News, NetEase News.

Representatives of major Internet platforms: Douyin, Today's fritters, Microvision, Micro B.

even bought Douyin's opening screen ad on the same day.

As soon as you open Douyin, it is a short video, and the four bronze statues appear in turn, accompanied by the text: The head of the zodiac beast in the Old Summer Palace has returned to China!

bought a hot search, and it has been ranked in the top 30, and for three consecutive days, it has rushed to the first place. knocked out the hot search of a small flower.

Also, some games, such as the new Genshin, have launched a new linkage holy relic, the beast head of the Old Summer Palace.

Onmyoji, there is a linkage version of the Bodhidharma, which is a painted version of the shape of the beast's head. Limited Edition, Krypton 648, get a chance to draw, with a winning rate of 10%.

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The press conference was grandly held.

Han Zhou and Wang Baochuan together, at the booth, swept down the red that covered the bronze statues of the four beast heads.

Everyone applauded.

Flash to take pictures, scramble.

End of the ceremony. Han Zhou sat on the interview bench and was interviewed by various media.

CCTV News: "Mr. Han, where did you find or buy these four beast heads?"

Han Zhou: "It's all found in Europe. Two in England and two in France. As for the way to find it, I'm sorry, it's my secret, and I can't comment on it. Thank you. ”

NGA: "Mr. Han, we all know that you are a famous explorer with countless successful expeditions. The public is curious, do you have any tips for treasure hunting, and why do you find these precious treasures again and again?"

Han Zhou: "This question is not convenient to answer. Next. Thank you. ”

Penguin News: "Mr. Han, what will you do with these four treasures in the future, and will you donate them to the Beijing Museum?"

Han Zhou said: "No." I plan to open a private museum to protect these national treasures in the best possible conditions. ”

There was an uproar below.

Han Zhou added: "However, before opening the museum, I had a principle and a plan. ”

Han Zhou paused and glanced at the audience.

Everyone pricked up their ears and wanted to hear what kind of principles and plans Han Zhou had.