Chapter 5

"Oh, what is it?" Suddenly, Zhu Guangwen was taken aback by the question and momentarily could not respond to what the matter was

Pu Jianyi glared at Zhu Guangwen, thinking to himself that this fool couldn't even ask a question. However, he himself did not dare to speak, fearing that if he opened his mouth, others would hear that he was Japanese

When the four individuals arrived at Wangfen Town at the foot of Sanyang Mountain, it was already close to evening. Therefore, they settled down at the only horse stable in the town, preparing to visit the Hengwang Tomb the following morning

Zhu Guangwen suddenly remembered the matter that Pu Jianyi郎 had asked him to handle. At this moment, Zhu Guangwen felt a twinge of regret; he regretted that he should not have provided Pu Jianyi郎 with the information about the Heng Wangling. This greedy old man, after learning about the situation of Heng Wang, would certainly not let it go easily if he did not gain any benefits.

Elder brother, this matter should be approached with caution; it is best not to resort to violence. Otherwise, not only will we fail to locate the Tomb of King Heng, but we will also provoke a great deal of trouble.

After the two soldiers descended, the rope suddenly slackened, and the two of them vanished without a sound, not even a cry... I had arranged for these two individuals to go down; they are both formidable warriors, capable of handling three to five opponents without difficulty, unless they encountered ghosts or monsters.

According to the prearranged plan, Zhu Guangwen led his troops to seal off the area around the Hengwang Tomb, occupying the two mountain peaks in the front and back. Meanwhile, Pu Jianlang personally led the Japanese soldiers into the tomb, and among this group of soldiers, there was a specialized engineering squad equipped with explosives and specialized excavation tools

"Didn’t come up?" Zhu Guangwen asked in surprise, "How could this happen! Is there something down there?"

Zhu Guangwen thought to himself, while it is easy to talk about this matter, truly understanding it is not so simple. Those princes have been dead for two or three hundred years; where can one go to inquire about their graves? Unexpectedly, he had dug a pit for himself here again

The villagers were unaware whether the enemy had found the royal tomb, nor did they know what the enemy had stolen from the Hengwang Tomb. Based on the timeline, it is indeed true that the enemy had opened the Hengwang Tomb; this matter has always been a mystery in the hearts of the villagers, and it remains a mystery even now

Throughout the journey, Pu Jianliang said nothing, and Zhu Guangwen did not dare to ask too many questions. He was unaware of Pu Jianliang's thoughts, but now seeing him continuously studying the map, Zhu Guangwen deduced Pu Jianliang's intentions

Zhu Guangwen shook his head gently: "That Heng Wang Tomb is a fake; there is nothing inside at all. I will tell you something, and you must not casually share it with others. After the imperial army blew open the Heng Wang Tomb, they discovered a sea eye below. Two soldiers from the imperial army went down to investigate, but unexpectedly, they never came back up..." I will tell you something, and you must not casually share it with others. After the imperial army blew open the Heng Wang Tomb, they discovered a sea eye below. Two soldiers from the imperial army went down to investigate, but unexpectedly, they never came back up..."

To speak frankly, those tomb raiders are unaware; they have been searching for the true tomb of King Heng. However, there is one person within the borders of Qingzhou who knows the exact location of the true tomb of King Heng. As long as this person is found, it is guaranteed that the tomb of King Heng can be located

"Your Excellency, the Colonel, are we going to undertake a military operation?" Zhu Guangwen asked cautiously

The term 'Jie Geda' refers to a person who can only preside over funerals that are beyond the capabilities of a typical 'Geda'; he will not attend ordinary funerals.

"What is a sea eye?" Pu Jianyi asked in confusion

Anzi immediately stood up: "I will go to Beicheng now to inquire about the situation of the tomb raiders from a few old acquaintances. Once I find out, I will report back to my elder brother."

"Damn it, he dares to stand up to me! Take a few brothers and go capture this Mu Dingwu. I don't believe he can withstand my whip," Zhu Guangwen said defiantly.

When Pu Jianliang saw from a distance the two towering palaces in front of the Heng Wang Mausoleum and a circle of tall, sturdy walls, his eyes widened in astonishment, and he was instantly overwhelmed by the grandeur of the entire mausoleum. He never dreamed that such an imposing royal tomb could be hidden in this remote deep mountain.

Yes, I will make the necessary preparations once I return

Both elderly men shook their heads, their expressions shrouded in deep secrecy

Pu Jianliang gently shook his index finger and said: "No... no, what they said earlier also makes sense. Imperial tombs are generally clustered together; it is rare to find a solitary one. There must be an issue here."

In the third year of the Shunzhi era, the last Prince of Heng, Zhu You, was captured and subsequently executed on charges of rebellion. The Prince of Heng's residence was searched and confiscated, and the palace buildings were reduced to rubble. However, the tomb of the Prince of Heng was preserved due to its concealment in the deep mountains, which perhaps explains why the Prince chose to have his final resting place far from the ancient city

You are talking nonsense! Before the old man could finish speaking, Zhu Guangwen interrupted him with a loud shout, "You... you are trying to deny the obvious..."

At this point, Pu Jianyi Lang paused, pushed his glasses up with his hand, and said with a somewhat dazed expression: "I arranged for two soldiers to go down using ropes to assess the situation. After the two soldiers went down, there was no further sound, and they did not come back up."

There used to be an alley in Beicheng, where more than ten shops specialized in selling antiques. Ever since the imperial army arrived here, all of them have closed down. I used to frequent that area and have some understanding of the situation in the antique shops. Some of the antiques they dealt with were secretly obtained from tomb raiders. If there are ancient tombs in the Qingzhou area, those tomb raiders should know best... I used to frequent that area and have some understanding of the situation in the antique shops. Some of the antiques they dealt with were secretly obtained from tomb raiders. If there are ancient tombs in the Qingzhou area, those tomb raiders should know best...

In the eyes of Pu Jianliang, this is not merely a royal tomb, but rather a mountain of gold. The scale and grandeur of the Heng Wang Tomb are in no way inferior to any imperial tombs he is aware of.

Ah, Zhu Guangwen sighed and shook his head, saying: "You wouldn't believe it, but there really are some unfortunate events; I have truly been put in a difficult position this time."

Two days later, Anzi indeed found someone who dealt with tomb raiders. After understanding the situation clearly, he returned to the garrison headquarters with great excitement to report to Zhu Guangwen

"Oh, quickly tell me!" Zhu Guangwen said with surprise

A large group of over 400 people is making its way towards Wangfen Town, and their purpose for this journey is to commit grave robbery. This is a true historical account. Today, we have the opportunity to visit the Hengwang Tomb and can still see the traces left by the Japanese when they bombed the tombs.

"Haha... Zhu Sang, you are very clever..." Pu Jianyi said while giving Zhu Guangwen a thumbs up. He then shifted the topic and said in a low voice, "You need to do one more thing in the next couple of days. This morning, I met those two old men who spoke quite well. There have been so many hereditary princes in Qingzhou City; where are their tombs located? This question must be clarified..."

Pu Jianliang, who has extensive research on Chinese history, could identify the identity of the owner of this hill-like tomb upon seeing it, as ancient China had strict regulations regarding the structure of graves that were absolutely not to be transgressed

Zhu Guangwen felt somewhat strange; since there was nothing in the grave, why did those Japanese soldiers have such bizarre expressions, as if they had seen a ghost

Zhu Sang, this operation must be carried out with great fanfare, do you understand?

Seeing the displeased expression on Pu Jianliang's face, Zhu Guangwen felt angry but did not dare to express it. Instead, he changed his demeanor and said with a smile, "Elder, please do not be angry. May I ask if this is the tomb of King Heng?"

That night, Pu Jianliang and his group hurried back to Qingzhou City, and on the way back, Pu Jianliang had already devised a strategy.

A standard Japanese army squad consists of three infantry squads and one grenade launcher squad, totaling 54 personnel. Each infantry squad comprises 13 individuals, including a squad leader, 4 machine gunners, and 8 riflemen. The organization of the puppet army's company is the same as that of the Japanese army, with a personnel count of around 180, equivalent to a reinforced company

The room suddenly fell silent, which made Zhu Guangwen feel somewhat eerie. He suddenly saw the figure of Pu Jianliang cast by the light onto the map hanging on the wall, resembling a ghostly shadow. At that moment, he truly felt a bit like he was mistaking a bow for a snake.

At the end of the Yong Road stands a pedestal constructed from massive stones, upon which lies the Heng Wang Tomb, resembling a small mountain. The grand tomb is adorned with towering ancient trees, their lush branches and leaves providing a canopy that obscures the sky and sunlight.

You ... ... " Zhu Guangwen was suddenly rendered speechless.

There was another army from Qingzhou that achieved a remarkable victory over the British forces during the defense of Zhenjiang in the First Opium War, gaining fame throughout the world and even receiving high praise from Engels

In Anzi's consciousness, digging up ancestral graves is considered a more heinous act than being a traitor to the nation

It turns out it was for this matter, big brother, don't be anxious, let me think of a solution..." Anzi said while deep in thought.

Pu Jianyi could no longer contain himself and hurriedly asked: "Old man, please tell me what is buried below?"

Both elderly individuals are over sixty years old. Although they are both bald, it is still possible to see the white roots of their hair, indicating that both of them are in very good health.

Ah! Before Pu Jianliang could finish speaking, Zhu Guangwen couldn't help but exclaim, "Could it be... could there really be a sea eye below?"

The explosion sounds emanating from the Wangling confirmed the villagers' suspicions. The Japanese soldiers in the Hengwang Tomb stayed inside for more than three days, during which several explosions occurred. Moreover, shortly after the last explosion, the Japanese soldiers withdrew from the Hengwang Tomb.

The elderly man speaking paid no heed to Zhu Guangwen's angry expression; he shook his head and said softly, "Ah, many people think this is the Heng Wang Tomb, but you wouldn't believe what is buried beneath..."

I have thought it over; I will first take two people to meet with Mu Dingwu privately to gauge his reaction, while also getting a clear understanding of the situation in the Mu family camp, and then make further plans.

After a moment of silence, Pu Jianliang suddenly gritted his teeth and said: "This matter absolutely cannot be let go just like that, Zhu Sang, do you still remember the tasks I assigned to you before we set off?"

Like the villagers, the puppet soldiers stationed around the royal tomb were also unaware of what the Japanese invaders had unearthed. The Japanese did not allow any puppet soldiers to enter the excavation site, so the puppet soldiers were also in the dark about the situation inside, including Zhu Guangwen, who was unclear whether Pu Jianyi had indeed found any treasures.

Anzi knows that Zhu Guangwen is not a local and is not very familiar with the situation in Qingzhou. The common people of Qingzhou are not to be trifled with; they are known for their martial prowess, a reputation that has persisted since ancient times. Cao Cao built half of his empire with the help of a contingent of Qingzhou soldiers. Friends who have seen the film "Red Cliff" (Part II) directed by John Woo may recall a line that states, "Cao Cao is protected by a group of Qingzhou soldiers," which highlights the formidable nature of the Qingzhou troops.

The "Book of Rites: Upper Part of the Tan Bow" records that Confucius once encountered four types of burial mounds. There is the "Ruotang" which is square-shaped and raised, resembling the foundation of a hall; there is the "Ruofang" which is wide and low, resembling a dam, with a slightly elevated center known as the "Fuxiawu"; and there is the "Mazongfeng" which resembles an axe blade.

Brother, please don't be anxious, let me explain slowly. I found a person who has dealt in antiques through friends I used to hang out with. According to them, people in the tomb raiding circle and local experts in gold and stone all know that the Wang Tomb's Heng Wang Tomb is not genuine, because that tomb is too ostentatious. Think about it, that Heng Wang Tomb is located in a remote mountain area; if it were truly the Heng Wang Tomb, it would have been looted long ago. Moreover, the Heng Wang would never do something so foolish as to make his own tomb so conspicuous, as if he were afraid no one would know about it. In fact, the tomb at Wang Tomb is merely a decoy; the real Heng Wang Tomb is located not far from Qingzhou City.

In the security team, there is a squad leader named Anzi, who is a local from Qingzhou. He was previously a small-time thug in Beicheng, but later he was recruited by Zhu Guangwen to serve under him

Anzi is cunning and harbors malicious intentions, and flattery is his forte, which is why he is highly regarded by Zhu Guangwen. This fellow is also adept at reading facial expressions; upon seeing Zhu Guangwen's troubled countenance, he surmises that the captain must be facing some unfortunate circumstances.

The legal code of the Han Dynasty stipulated that the tombs of marquises should be four zhang high, with varying heights for lower-ranking nobles and commoners. After the Tang Dynasty, subsequent dynasties imposed strict regulations on the burial mounds of officials and commoners: the tomb of a first-rank official was to be eighteen chi, while the height of a commoner's tomb was six chi during the Tang Dynasty, and four chi during the Qing Dynasty. This also gives rise to the saying "four chi tomb head"

The emergence of burial mounds occurred during the mid-Spring and Autumn period. Confucius once stated: "In ancient times, there were graves but no mounds." After the appearance of burial mounds, trees were planted on the mounds as markers, collectively referred to as "sealed trees." The size of the mound and the number of trees became symbols of the deceased's status.

Zhu Guangwen immediately pointed at the old man and shouted: "Nonsense, these words might fool a three-year-old child, but you think you can deceive me? Get out of here right now!"

After speaking, the two elderly individuals shouldered their brooms and prepared to leave

"Your Excellency, when shall we commence our operation?" Zhu Guangwen asked excitedly, as he thought to himself that if they could truly unearth treasures from the Hengwang Tomb, Pu Jianlang would surely reward him handsomely.

One of the elderly men looked at Pu Jianyi and said: "The title of the Marquis of Heng has been passed down through six generations and seven kings in Qingzhou. According to the system of the Ming Dynasty, the sons of the emperor must be granted titles of nobility, and the numerous sons of a king are conferred as princes of the county. The descendants of the Marquis of Heng have had a total of twenty-nine county princes, along with the later Marquis of Heng and those royal consorts, there must be at least dozens of people. How could there possibly be only this solitary tomb here? How could someone of the Marquis of Heng's status be buried alone in this remote wilderness? This is merely a false royal tomb, intended to mislead the public..."

Pu Jianliang hurriedly raised his hand to stop the two elderly men: "Please wait a moment, you have not yet told me what is buried beneath that mound..."

Zhu Guangwen suddenly blurted out a phrase in the local dialect of Qingzhou, which he had learned during his time here. The most frequently used catchphrase among the locals in Qingzhou is "liao bu di," which tends to come up after every three sentences.

The old man did not seem angry, and with a cheerful smile, he said: "Haha... since you do not believe us, why do you still ask us?"

The tomb, covering an area of over 100 mu, is surrounded by three layers of walls. The outermost layer is the tallest and most robust, constructed from solid city bricks, standing approximately 5 meters high and 3 meters thick. The two inner layers consist of stone walls, each less than 1 meter thick and under 3 meters high. It is said that the construction of these walls employed an ancient technique known as yellow rice grouting, which involves mixing rice soup with lime and pouring it into the gaps between the stacked stones. Once dried, this method results in an exceptionally strong and durable structure.

Not far from the Heng Wang Tomb lies a small mountain village, which is called Wang Fen Village. Most of the villagers in this village have the surname Zhu, said to be descendants of the guardians of the tomb from back in the day. It is precisely because of these guardians that the Heng Wang Tomb has remained well-preserved after nearly three hundred years of wind and rain

On both sides of the central axis, several palaces are situated, among which the largest are the two grand halls known as the East and West Palaces, located in front of the royal tomb. The golden and resplendent glazed tiles and the vermilion walls are indistinguishable from those of the imperial tomb.

Anzi shook his head: "I really do not know where the Hengwang Tomb is."

Zhu Guangwen nodded repeatedly: "Understood, understood, we must ensure that the common people are aware that we are undertaking a major military operation"

"What nonsense have you been inquiring about?" Zhu Guangwen said angrily

Upon hearing the words of Pu Jianyi, the two elderly men exchanged glances, both evidently recognizing that the man dressed like a boss was a Japanese invader. At that moment, both elders realized that the four individuals were not to be trifled with

Suddenly, Anzi raised her eyebrows and smiled at Zhu Guangwen, saying: "Elder brother, I just thought of a method, but I am not sure if it will work."

"Very well, the Hengwang Tomb is hiding the Eighth Route Army, and we need to carry out a military operation here. Do you understand?" Pu Jianyi Lang said with a double meaning

Zhu Guangwen and Pu Jianyi both dressed as merchants, wearing satin front-buttoned jackets, black top hats on their heads, weapons concealed at their waists, riding horses, followed by two subordinate attendants.

Zhu Guangwen wiped the cold sweat that had emerged on his forehead with his hand, thinking to himself that no wonder those Japanese soldiers had such strange expressions; they had truly encountered a ghost

Anzi comes from a background of being a little rascal, usually fearless and unafraid of anything. Today, however, he suddenly became so cautious, which inevitably made Zhu Guangwen feel puzzled: "Anzi, what’s going on today? Where has your usual boldness gone? Why are you so scared just to catch someone?"

Anzi hurriedly waved his hand and said: "Elder brother, you have misunderstood. We are not like the Japanese; they can just walk away without a care, but we must stay here. Digging graves and robbing tombs is different from other activities. Once the common people find out that we helped the Japanese excavate the tomb of King Heng, we can forget about living a peaceful life in the latter half of our lives. Therefore, this matter must be handled discreetly, and the fewer people who know about it, the better."

"What? Is this not the Tomb of King Heng?" Zhu Guangwen said in surprise

Very well, please follow this way, Your Excellency the Colonel

Mother, quickly tell me who this person is

At first, I was also skeptical, so I took a few people down to investigate. I walked about more than 100 meters along the tunnel, and in the middle of the tunnel, there appeared an opening with a diameter of over 10 meters. This opening was vertical and the area around it was very damp, as if it had been soaked in water. When I shone a flashlight downwards, there was indeed water inside the hole

What is the name of this person?

Pu Jianyi still wore a look of astonishment, seemingly haunted by lingering fears, and said in a lowered voice: "What those two old men said is indeed the truth; there is nothing at all in the tomb of King Heng..."

"With the Lotus Mountain atop and the Crescent River beneath, this describes the Heng Wang Tomb. The tomb is surrounded by towering peaks at the back, while the green mountains stand like a screen in front, embraced by the surrounding hills. In front of the tomb, a stream meanders gracefully, with the river flowing from the west, making a crescent-shaped bend around the tomb before continuing eastward. This crescent-shaped river bend is rare within a radius of several dozen miles.

Beneath that large grave lies a natural cave, which is empty inside. The cave faces the back of the nearby Sanyang Mountain. It is very damp inside, with a strong smell of the sea.

Zhu Guangwen spoke while accompanying Pu Jianliang towards the large grave

I understand, of course I understand. Please rest assured, Colonel, I will take responsibility for surrounding this area. The Imperial Army can carry out its activities inside without worry

Hehe... one of the old men sneered a few times, "Let us call you 'Uncle', are you not afraid of shortening your life?"

Nobles were granted titles and the height of their burial mounds was determined by the number of trees planted. Commoners without titles were buried without regard to rain, and without mounds or trees. By the Warring States period, the practice of burial mounds and tree planting had developed to the point where they were as tall as mountains and the trees were like forests. After the Qin and Han dynasties, almost no tombs were without mounds and forests.

The straight-line distance from Wangfen Town to Qingzhou City is only about 30 to 40 kilometers, but due to the rugged and narrow mountain roads, winding up and down the mountains, it takes a whole day to ride a horse there

Oh, how clever you are... Haha... No matter what is buried in the tomb of King Heng, I must take a look at it...

Zhu Guangwen glanced at Anzi and thought to himself that this kid usually has a lot of clever ideas, so perhaps he could come up with a solution. He then said to Anzi: "You are a native of Qingzhou; have you heard where the Hengwang Tomb is located?"

"Elder brother, seeing you so preoccupied, is there truly anything in Qingzhou City that you cannot accomplish?" Anzi inquired with great attentiveness to Zhu Guangwen

Hehe... Thank you, big brother, for your support. I will definitely do my utmost to handle this matter well. After saying this, Anzi happily walked away

The elderly man who had just spoken stopped in his tracks and calmly looked at Pu Jianliang, saying: "Alright, you don't seem like a bad person, so I will tell you that beneath this enormous mound of earth lies a sea eye"

Two days later, a small detachment of the Japanese army, along with two battalions of puppet troops, set out from Qingzhou City in a grand manner. Since they were heading into the mountains, the entire convoy was on foot

The higher the official rank, the larger the tomb; the tombs of emperors throughout the ages are even grander than mountains, thus they are referred to as "mausoleums," reflecting the supreme authority of the imperial power

Isn't the Hengwang Tomb located in the royal burial ground? Didn't we just visit there a few days ago? Moreover, didn't the imperial army blow open the tomb? How could my elder brother not know about this?" Anzi asked curiously

Anzi understands the significance of the Hengwang Tomb in the hearts of the people of Qingzhou, and is making a grand effort to search for it. Once the locals become aware, it is possible that at any moment a stone may come flying from behind to strike you dead

This person is named Mu Dingwu, and his specialty is grave divination. It is said that his exceptional skills in this field are unmatched, allowing him to discern the nature of any grave at a glance. However, Mu Dingwu is quite an eccentric; he is impervious to both coercion and temptation, and he is not greedy for wealth. There was once a tomb raider who offered him 10,000 silver dollars to reveal the location of King Heng's tomb, but to his surprise, Mu Dingwu completely ignored the offer

Pu Jianliang did not blame Zhu Guangwen for his dullness; he muttered to himself, "This fake Heng Wang Tomb further exposes the value of the true Heng Wang Tomb. The real Heng Wang Tomb must be located within the territory of Qingzhou, and it must be found for me..."

What should we do then? Zhu Guangwen appeared somewhat dejected

Alright, you hurry up and take care of it. Once this matter is resolved, both promotion and wealth will be yours, kid.

When returning to Qingzhou City, the sky was already completely dark. However, Pu Jianliang did not return to Ou Garden, but instead took Zhu Guangwen to his command post. Pu Jianliang did not have time to eat or change clothes, and went directly to the operations room, where he leaned over the map to carefully observe the terrain around the Hengwang Tomb.

Zhu Guangwen pointed to the tall tomb not far away and asked, "If it is not the Hengwang Tomb, then what is it? Could it be your family's ancestral grave?"

It is a spring that connects to the sea, linked below to the East China Sea. The sea eye is turbulent with waves, and if it is accidentally opened, a great flood will immediately surge out and submerge this place

Zhu Guangwen suddenly asked in confusion: "What is 'Jie Geda'?"

Zhu Guangwen nodded repeatedly and then said: "Colonel Pu Jianliang is very angry about this. He believes that there have been a total of six generations and seven kings of the Heng royal family in Qingzhou Prefecture, and it is absolutely impossible that there is only one Heng Wangling. Therefore, the real Heng Wangling must be hidden somewhere. The Grand Empress Dowager has ordered me to find the true Heng Wangling, and you tell me where the hell I am supposed to look for it..."

Elder brother, I have inquired thoroughly. General Pu Jianyi indeed spoke quite well; the Hengwang Tomb in Wangfen Town is indeed a false tomb, the real Hengwang Tomb is not located there

I can seal off the area within five miles of the Hengwang Tomb with two battalions, leaving no room for anything to pass through

In fact, Zhu Guangwen was still worried about one thing: if the people of Qingzhou found out that it was he who guided the Japanese to excavate the tomb of King Heng, they would certainly not spare him. Digging up someone's ancestral grave is the most detested act among the Chinese. He understood the status of King Heng in the hearts of the people of Qingzhou

Ah! Is this true? Anzi was also startled and couldn't help but exclaim.

After entering the cemetery, Pu Jianliang and Zhu Guangwen handed the horse over to two attendants and then walked along the path. They encountered two elderly men carrying large brooms. It seemed that these two men were the caretakers of the royal tomb, which explained why the path beneath their feet was so clean. For hundreds of years, the descendants tasked with guarding the royal tomb have continued to diligently fulfill the responsibilities of their ancestors.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Guangwen was instantly overjoyed and urged, "Quickly tell me where the true Hengwang Tomb is located"

Upon seeing Zhu Guangwen looking like a mad dog ready to bite, the two elderly individuals quickly grabbed their brooms and hurriedly left

Upon returning to Qingzhou City, Pu Jianlang called Zhu Guangwen into his command center and briefly informed him about the situation regarding the looting of the Hengwang Tomb.

Anzi leaned closer to Zhu Guangwen and pretended to be mysterious, saying: "There is a village called Mujia Ying in the south of the city, where there is a person who makes 'gēda' (a type of dumpling), but unlike the usual gēda, this person is a 'jie gēda'..."

From the expressions of the little devils, Zhu Guangwen inferred that things did not seem to be going very smoothly, and he also did not see the devils holding the excavated items; each of them was empty-handed

The little devils who withdrew from the Hengwang Tomb all wore strange expressions, and not a single person discussed or mentioned the situation at the Hengwang Tomb; each one was tight-lipped. Pu Jianliang was even more so, his bizarre expression made Zhu Guangwen hesitant to ask further questions

The appearance of Pu Jianliang and Zhu Guangwen surprised the two individuals carrying brooms, their faces revealing expressions of astonishment. In these tumultuous times, very few people come here to visit or pay respects to King Heng.

Pu Jianyi郎 pondered for a moment and then said, "Prepare yourselves, we will commence action in two days"

Let me take a look first; I need to study this carefully.

As soon as the enemy soldiers arrived, the villagers of Wangfen knew about it. Upon seeing the puppet troops surrounding the Hengwang Tomb with layers upon layers of encirclement, claiming they were there to capture the Eighth Route Army, everyone understood that their true intention was to loot the Hengwang Tomb. However, the villagers were anxious but powerless. In order to prevent the villagers of Wangfen from alerting the Eighth Route Army, Zhu Guangwen dispatched troops to seal off the entire village, prohibiting anyone from entering or leaving.

What is the matter? I am not sure if my brother can be of assistance

Three tall and majestic archways extend from the royal tomb to beyond the surrounding wall. A bluestone-paved path stretches over 300 meters long, flanked by dozens of stone-carved guardians and spirit beasts, standing in a dignified and orderly manner on both sides of the path. Further to the sides are dense rows of stelae. During the Ming Dynasty, for every major event such as sacrifices, repairs, conferrals, and commendations, steles were erected to commemorate them.

Zhu Guangwen could not wait to interrupt Anzi's words: "Do they really know where the actual Heng Wang Tomb is located?"

"Alright, I will definitely find a way to locate the true tomb of King Heng." Zhu Guangwen had no choice but to agree with a stiff upper lip

"We have never heard of any Hengwang Tomb," one of the elders said coldly

After the Japanese and the puppet troops withdrew, the villagers of Wangfen hurried into the Hengwang Tomb to assess the situation. They found that one corner of the tomb had collapsed due to an explosion. It turned out that the last explosion was set off by the Japanese to cover up their crimes, collapsing the excavated entrance, which was then sealed off again.

Damn, the old bastard has quite an appetite! Zhu Guangwen secretly cursed in his heart, but on the surface, he kept assuring, "No problem, please rest assured, Colonel, I will definitely get to the bottom of this matter"

After returning from Wangfen, Zhu Guangwen wore a frown for several consecutive days. He was deeply troubled by the search for the true Hengwang Tomb. He had only heard of the Hengwang Tomb in Wangfen Town, and had never heard of any ancient tombs in other places. Where could he go to inquire about the real Hengwang Tomb? He certainly could not fabricate one.

"Hmm, not bad..." Pu Jianyi said without raising his head. After watching for a while, he waved his hand towards Zhu Guangwen, "Zhu Sang, how many troops do you think are needed to control the area around the Hengwang Tomb?"

Zhu Guangwen waved to one of the old men and said loudly: "Come here, old man, I want to ask you something..."

Zhu Guangwen nodded while listening: "Hmm, not bad. Those who rob graves should know where ancient tombs are located. Even if it's not the Hengwang Tomb, as long as we can find a few ancient tombs, we can manage to deal with Colonel Pu Jianlang... Good lad; if this matter is handled well, I will definitely reward you handsomely."

Alright, hurry up and go

After the two elderly sweepers walked away, Zhu Guangwen turned around and said to Pu Jianliang: "Your Excellency, the Colonel, you must not listen to the words of these two old bastards; they are certainly afraid that someone will come to excavate the tomb of King Heng, and are deliberately fabricating lies to scare people"

Zhu Guangwen felt that Anzi's words also made sense; in this day and age, one must leave a way out for oneself when undertaking tasks. He then asked Anzi: "What do you think should be done?"

Upon seeing Zhu Guangwen's attire and his haughty expression, the elderly man clearly deduced what kind of person he was. The two elderly men walked over slowly, and one of them leisurely inquired, "Esteemed guests, what brings you here?"

Zhu Guangwen took out a few silver dollars from his pocket, holding them in his hand while weighing them and said: "I have a question for you all, answer it well and I will reward you..."