Chapter 1186: Genghis Khan's Mausoleum
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The process of archaeological excavation is actually like solving a case, and often a small clue can lead to shocking answers.
At this time, Director Guo gave an order, and several interns who stayed in the headquarters rummaged in the sea of books.
"This picture ...... Looks familiar, huh?"
Zhuang Rui in the mausoleum, this will also frown and observe the pattern on the golden coffin, before he used the aura to observe this golden coffin, only noticed that there was a beautiful picture on the surface of the coffin, but did not carefully examine, now take a closer look, suddenly have a familiar feeling, as if where have you seen it.
This is a siege picture of the era of cold weapons, countless soldiers are attacking a huge city with weapons in hand, and the city gate is closed, arrows are raining down on the city wall, and the shadow of large stones appears in the air from time to time, and the siegers are killed and wounded heavily.
These are all very ordinary siege pictures, which is not surprising, but a picture not far from the city gate attracted Zhuang Rui.
Not far from the city gate, there were two very tall trees, and in the middle of the trees, many ropes were tied, and many people kept pulling back the ropes that connected the two trees, and the two trees were drawn in an arc.
The next picture shows that in the middle of the ropes, there is a huge thick log, and the distance between the two trees is about eight meters, so that the two trees form a huge slingshot, and the middle rough wood is a huge "bow and arrow".
Judging from the degree of bending of the two trees, as long as those behind let go, it is believed that the "bow and arrow" will shoot towards the city with a thunderous force, and the direction of the "arrow" is the city gate that cannot be attacked for a long time.
"Why is this picture so familiar?"
Professor Meng, who was standing beside Zhuang Rui, wanted to reach out and scratch his head in confusion, but found that he was blocked by an oxygen mask, so he couldn't help laughing at himself, and said to Zhuang Rui: "I'm old, and my memory is not as good as before, Xiaozhuang, you have put a lot of effort into Mongolian history in the past two years, can you remember if there is a record of this painting?"
Professor Meng could conclude that he must have seen similar or identical images, but he could not remember exactly what happened in Mongolia.
"It's ...... It's like ......"
Zhuang Rui was also patting his head through the oxygen mask, and suddenly, a bright light flashed in his mind, and Zhuang Rui finally remembered what kind of picture this was.
"I remember, this is the siege of Western Xia!"
Zhuang Rui let out an exclamation, and then patted his head in annoyance, before he worked hard and tossed all night before he learned the identity of the owner of the tomb from the golden arrow in the coffin, if he had noticed the relief picture on the coffin, why not?
This picture, Zhuang Rui had seen not long ago, recorded this famous battle on the many Mongolian stone carvings in the Alzhai Grottoes, and it was also mentioned many times in the secret history of Mongolia, and was described as a great victory of Genghis Khan.
It was when Genghis Khan conquered Western Xia, he encountered a very strong city, which could not be attacked for a long time and died heavily, just when Genghis Khan had nothing to do, he suddenly found that not far from the city gate, there were three big trees growing side by side.
Genghis Khan had an idea, ordered people to cut down one of the three trees, and then tied tough cowhide bands to the other two trees, and then let the strong men in the army pull the cowhide bands, and used these three trees as siege weapons.
Sure enough, just after the "bow and arrow" was shot, the city gate was forced and successfully captured this extremely important city for the Western Xia, and later historians judged that this battle was the most important battle for Genghis Khan to destroy the Western Xia.
Such a battle became the battle of the destruction of Western Xia, and it was also the proud work of Genghis Khan's southern expedition to the north in his life, and it was a picture of the battle that was left in many places to promote Genghis Khan's brilliant achievements in using his troops like a god.
"Western Xia siege?!...... So this ...... Isn't that ...... Is it Genghis Khan?"
Although Professor Meng is old and frail, his brain is not as bad as he said, and when Zhuang Rui's words just fell, his words blurted out at the same time.
"Western Xia siege?!"
was also shocked and inexplicable, as well as Director Guo on the ground, because at this moment, in front of him, there was a stone carving rubbing book that was very similar to the picture on the golden coffin, especially the two trees, which were so conspicuous on the picture.
"It's hard to ...... Is it really Genghis Khan's Mausoleum?"
Director Guo muttered to himself, looking incredulous, this relief painting on the coffin made the balance of judgment on the identity of the owner of the tomb in his heart tilt suddenly.
You must know that these narrative pictures that can be engraved on the coffin or the wall of the tomb must praise the great achievements of the life of the tomb owner, and even their descendants do not dare to risk the exploits of their ancestors.
"On the wall, there are also relief paintings on the wall......"
At this moment, Dr. Ren's voice rang in the headset, and after signing that confidentiality agreement, they were also qualified to enter this second golden tomb at the same time as Zhuang Rui.
Following Dr. Ren's words, the camera focused on the walls that reflected the dazzling golden light all around, and sure enough, on the walls of the main tomb, there were also engraved pictures of various war scenes, with delicate brushes, as if painted on paper silk.
"Director Yun, this ...... These gold carvings must not be damaged......"
After seeing those pictures, Zhuang Rui's first reaction was to grab the director of the security department, Director Yun, if the previous "forced demolition team" came to do so, it would be the biggest tragedy in the history of Chinese archaeology and cultural relics.
"Yes, yes, these pictures are different from those previous golden walls, and they have great research value, Minister Ouyang, you have to give a word of permission now, and you must not let them be damaged in any way......"
After hearing Zhuang Rui's words, Professor Meng also reacted, he didn't look for Director Yun beside him, but directly talked to Ouyang Zhenwu of the ground command headquarters.
"Teacher Meng, don't worry, the state has always attached great importance to the protection of cultural relics, and I can assure you that not only all the gold-made items in this tomb, but also the previous gold, will definitely maintain their original appearance and will not suffer any damage......
Ouyang Zhenwu's voice in the headset paused, and then said: "Moreover, at the right time, the country will be announced to the world by this major archaeological excavation, and these burial goods will also appear in people's eyes one day......
What Ouyang Zhenwu said is not a lie, although this batch of gold reserves is huge, but the country does not have them, it will not be what will happen, I didn't find it before, isn't it still developing in the economy?
The country's leaders are not fools, after these gold are given artistic life, its value is not only measured by the gold itself, if you really want to sell, I am afraid that it is multiplied by ten times the value of gold, and there are many foreign rich collectors competing for it.
And at the right time, these gold items will be exhibited to the world, and its sensational effect will far exceed any archaeological exploration and excavation in the history of the world, which can not only enhance the country's image, but also show the world the strong muscles of China's gold reserves in disguise.
"Genghis Khan's Mausoleum, it's Genghis Khan's Mausoleum, I didn't expect it...... It's actually here......"
"Haha, I didn't expect the old man to be about to enter the ground, and he can still catch up with this grand event in the archaeological world?"
"That's right, this archaeology will rewrite the history of world archaeology, and I suggest that a grand press conference be held immediately to announce this news to the world......
After the pattern on the golden coffin was confirmed, a cheer rang out from the headquarters, and the mystery that had plagued everyone for more than a month was finally revealed at this moment.
Although only such a picture has been found, and there is no more conclusive evidence, everyone believes that no emperor would have engraved the merits of others on his coffin.
"How...... How is it the Mausoleum of Genghis Khan?"
Perhaps the most bitter laugh in the command now is Director Guo, although he was also very excited when he found Genghis Khan's Mausoleum, but when he thought of the bet with Zhuang Rui, Director Guo couldn't be happy.
"Xiao Guo, what's wrong? This is a discovery that subverts archaeological history, why are you sad?"
Minister Ouyang, who was thinking about how to announce this major archaeological discovery to the world, turned his face and saw Director Guo's ugly face, and couldn't help but feel a little strange, all the cultural relics in this tomb will be under his jurisdiction, why do you still put on such a bitter gourd face?
"Minister Ouyang, I'...... I once made a bet with Zhuang Rui that if this imperial tomb was the tomb of Genghis Khan, I would ......"
After Director Guo heard Ouyang Zhenwu's question, his head was as big as a fight, but he couldn't hide from it, and immediately told him and Zhuang Rui's gamble.
"This kid is fooling around......"
After Ouyang Zhenwu heard this, he immediately scolded Zhuang Rui with a smile, but then said: "Xiao Guo, our government can't be untrustworthy, and what we promise must be done, but we must pay attention to safety when borrowing, and don't lose cultural relics......
When it comes to Ouyang Zhenwu's identity, he is not afraid of what others will say about using power for personal gain, since Zhuang Rui and Director Guo once had such a bet, he doesn't mind helping his nephew.
What's more, Zhuang Rui found out about the merits of Genghis Khan's mausoleum, and Ouyang Zhenwu was still having a headache How to reward him, so he simply used this matter to settle the matter.