Chapter 2, The Team Leader
Your people are incapable of handling it
Director Ma shook his head in confusion. This was entirely a blind spot in his knowledge
They were all dressed in camouflage uniforms, wearing police insignia, and carrying camouflage backpacks that were nearly one meter in size, bulging with contents. Each had a handgun holstered at their waist. Jiang Xian was prominently among them
This time, the team consists of all the elite members of the Criminal Investigation Team One. No one is more persuasive than Song Lianshi, not even Director Ma.
In 1936, during the construction of a railway in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, a tomb over two thousand years old was discovered. From it, a set of oddly shaped copper tubes, ceramic jars, and iron rods was unearthed. Jiang Xian slowly said: "After testing, this is... a battery pack"
His gaze involuntarily turned towards Jiang Xian, as only the other party could draw a clear conclusion here. After a full ten seconds, under the long-awaited gaze of Director Ma, Jiang Xian finally withdrew his gaze and frowned: "Strange... it is truly strange"
In the midst of the two individuals' silent and anxious waiting, Xiao Luo ran back, panting, and hurriedly said: "Director, I have inquired, and it was the earthquake of 1967. It was dug up from the ground after the earthquake. It looked just the right size, so it was used to make lamp bases. Almost every household has one!"
No! However, Jiang Xian decisively rejected it. He spoke solemnly: "Uncle Ma, I forgot to tell you that the characters on the lampstand are Qin small seal script, which was only used during the Qin Dynasty"
Uncle Ma furrowed his brows deeply and suddenly froze three seconds later. After a moment, he finally gasped: "The Nanzheng earthquake... occurred in 1967..."
"I have discovered something." Jiang Xian walked up to Director Ma, turning the bottom of the kerosene lamp towards him. Upon seeing the terrifying pattern, Director Ma was stunned for three seconds before suddenly standing up.
I say what you do! Do you understand
Jiang Xian's gaze towards the surrounding mountains grew increasingly fervent, indeed... Just as Director Ma had said, at first he thought that these items had been passed down through generations by the villagers. It was quite normal for them not to show signs of rust.
Are you saying that there was a gap of over 2,000 years in between? The bronze artifacts from over 2,000 years ago surprisingly show no signs of rust?
The cave is very quiet
I can't help but feel a bit impatient..." He exhaled, sensing that after giving up on breaking the curse, the blood that had turned cold within him was gradually boiling again. He cracked his fingers, producing a sound like popping. Then, he began to warm up.
He raised a finger: "First, the geographical situation below may be very complex. There may even be some existences that you cannot comprehend. I hope that no matter what you see, you will maintain at least a minimum level of calm. Please remember your identity"
He is well aware of how important this mark is to the other party. It is precisely because it is so important that he worries that his current comfort might lead to nothing but a hollow joy, which would be a significant blow.
He will go in search of Er Gan Zi, although he does not believe that the other party has any chance of being alive. Nevertheless, he will do his best. At the same time, he will take advantage of this opportunity to conduct a preliminary investigation of Wo Wo Keng.
The geological team and the Institute of Archaeology of the Academy of Social Sciences will likely arrive immediately to conduct a joint exploration. Whether the police should enter first is another significant issue, and the ensuing disputes may take several days without resolution. Whether to enter or not, when to enter, and the consequences of either decision are burdens he cannot bear.
Where does this lead to, after all
Second. He raised his second finger: "If something you have never heard of really appears... because you have not received professional training in this area, when that time comes, if you want to survive, there is only one principle."
to broaden one's horizons
Director Ma unexpectedly glanced at him. After a long while, he spoke in a deep voice: "Are you sure?"
His chest rose and fell slightly, and after a full minute of silence, he gritted his teeth and said, "I beg you."
Beneath the sunlight, the base of the kerosene lamp is dark. It seems to be covered by a layer of film, subtly reflecting the sunlight, without even a hint of a crack.
A few minutes later, Jiang Xian put down the kerosene lamp and licked his lips: "Have you heard of 'Transcendent Era Contact'?"
In the midst of silence, Jiang Xian was the first to cease his movements. Standing in the center, his gaze slowly swept over all the police officers. Suddenly, he spoke: "Director Ma should have informed you that I am the team leader for this search and rescue operation"
His gaze fell upon one of the men, who was in his forties, with a square face and thick eyebrows and large eyes. This was Song Lianshi, the captain of the Criminal Investigation Team, a trusted confidant cultivated by Director Ma.
The two individuals exchanged glances, neither of them having any intention of joking. Whoever takes on this task must bear its responsibilities. This is not only true for Jiang Xian; once Director Ma gives his approval, it signifies facing immense pressure from external parties to recklessly involve themselves in police rescue operations.
"Xiao Luo! Come here!" Before the words had finished, Director Ma immediately signaled with his hand. He said to the young officer who was jogging over, "Quickly, go ask the villagers what this kerosene lamp base is about and where it came from"
The pit is not deep, only about 7 or 8 meters. The midday sun illuminates the bottom of the pit, making it completely visible. A few seconds later, five figures landed steadily on the grass. At the moment they touched down, the five individuals all crouched slightly—this is a posture that allows for an immediate burst of strength, suitable for dealing with most unexpected situations
His age is insufficient to command respect. However, during the critical golden hour of rescue, there is simply no time to establish his authority. The following situation is likely to be intricate, and failure to obey his orders could lead to unpredictable consequences. The best approach would be to have an elder who can maintain control act as this spokesperson
Without waiting for the anxious Director Ma to speak, he pointed to the surrounding mountains and said: "The earthquake they mentioned should be the Nanzheng earthquake on August 20, 1967. The epicenter is not far from here. Earthquakes can easily damage the structure of tombs, causing ancient graves to 'reveal themselves'. This is not surprising; what is surprising is..."
Half an hour passes in the blink of an eye
Jiang Xian's gaze suddenly flickered, and then he looked at the mountain range in disbelief
Director Ma let out a soft sigh, shaking his head in amazement. He had never imagined that a small kerosene lamp could carry such a vast amount of information
Who has an opinion
His gaze turned to the kerosene lamp in his hand
However, when the answer is something that was only revealed after the magnitude 5 earthquake in 1967, then it is entirely different
Here lies the only clue to his self-rescue
Director Ma's eyes lit up as he said in a deep voice, "Could it be some small family from back then? Not a large tomb?"
He stared directly at Director Ma and said, "I want this leadership position"
What does this mean
This mountainous terrain can indeed be described as desolate and inhospitable. It is fundamentally impossible for any prominent figures to be buried here. Is this... a desire to prevent descendants from living well? To strive for the extinction of offspring within three generations?
The sound of brushing echoed... Five ropes hung down. Immediately after, five agile figures slid down along the ropes
"It is the soldier's duty to obey orders. No questions asked." Song Lianshi said almost without hesitation, his voice immediately turning serious
However, others did not respond. They simply remained silent
One must see the living when alive, and see the corpse when dead
It has been a long time since I encountered such an exciting place
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A full ten seconds passed. Jiang Xian nodded, his voice extremely grave: "Since there are no objections, then before we proceed with the search and rescue, as the team leader, I have two things to remind everyone."
To be precise, it is chrome plating technology. Jiang Xian squinted his eyes and gently explored the lamp holder in his hand, saying: "It was originally discovered to be used on the Terracotta Warriors, and almost all the weapons unearthed from Pit 1 were treated with chrome plating technology. However, this technology was invented by German scientists in the 1930s. Moreover, even now in 2016, achieving a chrome plating precision of 0.2 millimeters on the Terracotta Warriors is quite difficult.
Jiang Xian put down the kerosene lamp and said decisively: "Uncle Ma, unless there is no tomb here, if there is one, it will undoubtedly be a monumental tomb from the Qin Dynasty! It must be the burial place of someone renowned throughout history!"
"How did you get up here?" By the sinkhole, Director Ma was crouching on the ground, reviewing the rescue plan with several police officers. Upon seeing Jiang Xian arrive, he asked with some surprise.
Not even a whisper of insect chirping could be heard. The temperature was also considerably lower than that on the ground. The five individuals leaned against each other, a faint cool breeze brushing past their necks, carrying an unsettling sensation
What are the mountain spirits, earthquakes, the millennia-old chrome plating technology, and the mysterious curse of the black death butterfly... that are buried beneath this?
Buried underground for over two thousand years, he turned around, picked up the kerosene lamp from the ground, and carefully looked at the sun.
I am certain
This is ... ... His breathing was somewhat heavy as he looked at Jiang Xian with concern. Finally, his gaze fell on Jiang Xian's chest. Jiang Xian said solemnly: "Uncle Ma, I would like to ask you for a favor"
This technology, even ordinary people in the Qin Dynasty... No, even among the nobility, those who could afford it would certainly be few and far between! Each one would inevitably be recorded in the annals of history!
I will personally explain the specific situation to the other team members
Xijing Province is not an ordinary place; it is an ancient capital that has seen thirteen dynasties. With just a single stroke of a hoe, one might uncover an ancient tomb, and even while excavating for school infrastructure, Han tombs can be discovered. Once anything here is related to ancient tombs, the matter becomes significant
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Director Ma's Adam's apple moved sharply as he said hoarsely, "It can't be... is it this lamp holder?"
Director Ma cursed softly, rubbing his temples in pain. The meaning of this statement was quite clear—there was likely an undiscovered ancient tomb in the vicinity
The base of this kerosene lamp, after more than 2,000 years, remains smooth to the touch, does not fade, and shows no signs of wear. This can only be achieved through chrome plating technology
Indeed, by simply adding a small amount of acid to the ceramic pot, the entire battery pack can operate... In archaeology, there are certainly numerous similar discoveries, such as the Han purple of the Terracotta Army and the memory metal of the Sword of Goujian. Many of these technologies were discovered thousands of years later... Therefore, once technologies or items that surpass the era to which the artifacts belong are found, they are all referred to as out-of-time contact. Among the most famous is... Therefore, once technologies or items that surpass the era to which the artifacts belong are found, they are all referred to as out-of-time contact. Among the most famous is...
No one spoke, and the two of them silently walked to a secluded place. Uncle Ma took out a cigarette, his gaze deeply fixed on Jiang Xian, hesitating to say something.
"Battery pack?" Director Ma said in surprise.
Director Ma had left, and Jiang Xian stood in place, gazing at the surrounding towering mountains. After a long while, he finally withdrew his gaze and quietly walked to the edge of the cave.