Chapter 2175: Thinking Beautifully
After identifying and introducing Gasso's surrealist paintings and giving an estimate, Ye Tian asked Walker and the others to wrap these priceless paintings in moisture-proof oil-proof paper and put them back in their original boxes.
Walker and the others nodded in unison, and then went into action.
YE TIAN TURNED OFF THE LIVE MICROPHONE AGAIN, TOOK A FEW STEPS BACK TO THE SIDE OF "MRS. BRUGES", RAISED THE IPAD IN HIS HAND AGAIN, AND CONTINUED THE VIDEO CONFERENCE CALL.
HE WAVED LIGHTLY AT THE IPAD CAMERA, THEN SMILED AND SAID ALOUD:
"Ladies and gentlemen, these long-lost paintings have been displayed and identified, and each one is a well-deserved work of art, a delight to the eye, and a real series of great surprises.
After the clean-up work is completed, if you have time and are interested, you can take a closer look at these top artworks that have been reproduced in the world and experience the charm of the masters.
Now let's continue this video conference call, Your Excellency Prime Minister, the reason why you have come to the Temple Palace must be for this treasure, what is your demand?
After a polite remark, Ye Tian went straight to the ground and threw the question directly to the German Chancellor on the ground.
Hearing his words, the German female chancellor's face suddenly turned red, and she was a little embarrassed.
They came for this huge treasure and tried to keep the gold and silver treasures and antique works of art in Germany, which can be said to be Sima Zhao's heart, and everyone knows it.
But after all, this is a famous politician, who has been in the political arena for decades, and it is the most basic quality to do it yourself.
The irony implied in Ye Tian's words is nothing to politicians of the level of the German chancellor, who can turn a blind eye and turn a deaf ear.
In an instant, the expression of the German female chancellor returned to normal, and then said with a smile:
"Needless to say, Mr. Steven, we are indeed here for this great treasure, which has caused a sensation in the whole world, and this is Berlin, Germany, how can we turn a blind eye.
After a series of explorations you have just made, and the many gold and silver treasures and antiques that have been recreated in the world, it is safe to assume that this treasure was hidden by the SS Führer Guard at the behest of Hitle.
The time when these treasures were hidden was obviously at the end of World War II, on the eve of the defeat of the Nacuites, and the hidden gold and silver treasures and antique works of art were all looted by the Nacui elements from Germany and other countries.
During World War II, Germany under Nacui's rule brought great disasters to the whole of Europe and even to the whole world, launching World War II, dragging the whole world into the abyss of war and suffering.
It cannot be denied that after the end of the Second World War, successive German governments have tried their best to make up for the wounds caused by the war to European countries and even to the whole world, so as to make up for the great mistakes made by the German nation."
"That's right, Your Excellency, Germany is doing much better than some countries in this regard."
Ye Tian interjected, with a bit of appreciation in his tone.
Everyone knows which country he is referring to.
The German Chancellor did not take the stubble, she continued:
"Even if we don't want to admit it, none of us can deny that the Third Reich under Hitle was once the legitimate government of Germany, and the successive German governments after World War II were also the legitimate governments of Germany.
The hidden treasure of Hitle, and the fact that it is on German soil, is a natural inheritance of our German government, just as our German governments after the Second World War have tried to atone for their crimes.
As Chancellor of the German government, my appeal is simple: this huge treasure that has already caused a sensation all over the world, since it is in Berlin, Germany, then I hope that relevant German experts and scholars will participate in this exploration as soon as possible.
When the exploration is over and the clean-up is complete, I hope that all the gold, silver, treasures and antiques found from this treasure will remain in Germany, and we will deal with them in accordance with the relevant treaties of the Second World War,......"
Hearing this, a sneer immediately flashed at the corner of Ye Tian's mouth, and then he interrupted the other party with a sound.
"You are right, Your Excellency, this great treasure was indeed hidden by the SS Führer Guard at the behest of Hitle, and the treasures and antiques were all plundered.
Although the treasure was buried in Berlin, it was not on government land, but in the Temple Palace, which was owned by the Catholic Church in Berlin, and was apparently owned by the Catholic Church in Berlin under German law.
Prior to the start of the expedition, we at Intrepid Discovery signed an exploration agreement with the Vatican, as well as the Catholic Church and the Temple Palace in Berlin, which was reported and approved by the German Ministry of Culture.
In that agreement, it was very clear that if we found a treasure in the Templar Palace, as long as it was not a Templar treasure, we would have half of the interest in any other treasure owned by the Brave Explorer.
Germany is a modern country that adheres to the principle of the sanctity of private property, and Germany is a country governed by the rule of law.
As for the German experts and scholars involved in the exploration operation, the time is not yet ripe, and when we have explored this Gothic palace deep underground and made sure that it is safe, we will choose the opportunity to involve them.
Through the live broadcast screen, everyone also saw that we were very careful when exploring the treasure, lest we trigger possible traps and cause irreparable losses, and no one wants to see such an outcome.
In this case, it is not suitable to let a large group of people enter this underground palace, it will bring a huge risk, and this Gothic underground palace has only one exit, so there is no need to worry about us taking the sheep with us."
Hearing his words, the Germans in the makeshift conference room couldn't help but roll their eyes in unison, and secretly complained to themselves one by one.
Steven, this damn bastard, is really a lotus-tongued, too capable of quibbles, and cautious, almost invulnerable, and will buckle a few big hats on his opponent at every turn, so fucking difficult to deal with!
I knew that there was such an amazing treasure hidden here, unless my brain was kicked by a donkey, how could I allow the joint exploration team to explore the treasure here, and how could I sign that damn agreement!
These Germans all regret it and want to beat their chests, but they are helpless, if there are regret pills sold in this world, they will definitely buy them and eat some!
The makeshift conference room fell silent, and the Germans sitting at the conference table were all silent, and everyone's faces were very ugly, as if their father had just died!
After pondering for a moment, the German female chancellor gritted her back molars and said:
"Mr. Steven, the agreement you have signed with the Catholic Church and the Temple Palace in Berlin, of course, we will not deny that, as you say, Germany is a country governed by the rule of law and will not openly infringe on private property.
But this treasure is located in Berlin, the capital of Germany, and is closely related to the history of Germany, with gold and silver treasures and antiques looted from Germany and other European countries.
Germany is a responsible country and has a responsibility to make amends for the crimes of the past, and we will not be able to watch you brave explorers and companies take half of this Hitle treasure.
Especially the looted antiques, such as Michelangelo's Madame de Bruges, a priceless sculpture that was plundered from Belgium by the Germans!"
Looking at the German Chancellor, who made a generous statement, Ye Tian's eyes couldn't help but flash a trace of disdain.
It's really high-sounding, but will you buddies believe it? The main target of you Germans is probably that uncountable amount of gold!
Although the gold was plundered from Europe and North Africa, it was melted down and recast, and no one could trace the source of the gold.
In other words, once the nano-cui gold falls into the hands of the German government, I am afraid that it will be sent to the German National Bank as soon as possible, and then melted down and recast to become Germany's reserve gold.
Even if the countries that were plundered by Hitle claim the gold, it is estimated that it will be difficult to produce strong evidence, and the probability of success is extremely low.
The antique artworks in the treasure are different, and some of them have a clear lineage, and soon someone or the state will make a claim.
If those antique works of art fall into the hands of the German government, given the history of World War II and in order to maintain the national image, it will be difficult for the German government to retain those valuable antique artworks.
As soon as the German Chancellor's words fell, Ye Tian immediately said:
"Rest easy, Your Excellency, there is no doubt that half of the treasure of Hitle belongs to our company, and no one can deny it, but I do not necessarily take all this half of the treasure out of Germany.
After the exploration and inventory is completed, I will value every piece of gold and silver treasure and antique art in this treasure on the basis of market value, and then share the treasure with the Catholic Church in Berlin.
Everyone knows that most of the contents of this treasure were looted by Hitle and his men from various countries in Europe and North Africa, and every item was stained with blood, such as the Natsui gold.
Some of these gold and silver treasures and antique works of art can be traced back to where they were looted, such as Madame de Bruges, which was looted from the Church of Our Lady of Bruges, Belgium.
However, a considerable number of gold and silver treasures and antique works of art have been too old to be traced back to their past, including Monet's Landscape of Provence.
I want to get and am going to bring out German gold and silver treasures and antiques, which are things that can no longer be traced back to the past, and to put it simply, I don't want to get in trouble because of this treasure.
As for the Nacui gold, as well as other gold and silver treasures and antiques dating back to its past, I don't mind keeping them in Germany, which the German government can acquire on the basis of valuation.
In particular, the huge amount of nano-cui gold, whether it is the German government or the US government, I believe is very interested, and the door is always open to trade those nano-cui gold in my place.
Of course, after the completion of the transaction, there will be no less tax to pay, and we are a law-abiding economic entity, and I am the same, as everyone knows!"
Hearing this, everyone in the temporary conference room was completely dumbfounded, and they all looked at Ye Tian on the live broadcast screen in a daze, their eyes full of incredulity.
This cunning bastard is so fucking calculating!
Not only do you bastard want to make a fortune, but you don't want to get into any trouble, and you want to take away a lot of gold and silver treasures and top antique art, which is too beautiful to think!