At the scene.
Everyone was celebrating.
The Archaeology team and Jiaolin County were excited.
They had been analyzing, guessing, and making guesses. But nothing could compare to witnessing the unearthed tomb with their own eyes.
"This is great."
"Yes. The tomb is intact."
"That's right. The tomb is intact."
"Let's look inside and make sure there are no traps before entering."
The archaeological team quickly decided on the next steps and processes in an orderly manner.
Dong Xuebing and Zhang Dongfang did not want to interfere and walked further away with Zhang Dongfang. They discussed the accommodation for the Archaeology team. There are so many people, and there might be more experts and archaeologists coming. Jiaolin County must make the necessary arrangements. They might not be able to help professionally, but they must make the necessary arrangements. This way, the Archaeology team can carry out their work more smoothly. The earlier they find the main tomb, the closer Jiaolin County's application process will be to be a County City.
After discussing the accommodation, Dong Xuebing suddenly said.
"Old Zhang, I will be returning to Beijing the night after tomorrow."
"You are going back at this time?" Zhang Dongfang was stunned. "Is there anything going on at home?"
Dong Xuebing nodded. "Something urgent, and I must rush back. I will settle it as soon as possible. I will be back by Sunday, latest Monday."
Zhang Dongfang replied. "Ok. Don't worry."
"I will be fine with you around." Dong Xuebing laughed.
Dong Xuebing did not tell Old Zhang about his child's Hundred Days Banquet. He did not want to tell anyone about it. It was because the people attending the banquet will be high-ranking politicians. Even if he told Old Zhang and the rest, they will not be able to attend. Also, Dong Xuebing does not want others to know about his family background.
… …
The day after tomorrow.
Friday.
After a few days of excavation, the Archaeology team, led by Teacher Chu, had confirmed the locations of the three tombs. They had also excavated a number of artifacts. Of course, Dong Xuebing and Zhang Dongfang are anxious. The Archaeology team is prepared to fight for a long time. They also know it is impossible to locate the main tomb in a few days. Excavating an ancient tomb is a long process, and they are not like those grave robbers who leave after digging. Not only they need to excavate, but they also need to protect the tomb. These two tasks must be carried out at the same time, and they cannot dig just because they want to speed up the process.
In the afternoon.
Around five o 'clock.
Many plastic sheds were set up at the site to prevent rain.
"Teacher Chu." Dong Xuebing walked towards Teacher Chu, who was busy assigning tasks.
"Secretary Xiao Dong?" Teacher Chu sent him away and said to him, "I was just about to tell you. We have already reported it through the procedures. Now that the ancient tomb has been confirmed, I believe the armed police protection personnel will be approved soon. It will be done in a few days. That way, your Jiaolin County will not have to worry so much. You don't need to send so many people every day."
Dong Xuebing replied. "That's good. To be honest, our men had been working tirelessly these few days. We had to patrol the mountains and lock down the area."
Teacher Chu smiled and said, "I'll be fine in two days."
Dong Xuebing nodded. "Oh, Teacher Chu, I need to return to Beijing today." He looks at his watch. "I need to leave now. My flight is at 8 pm."
Teacher Chu said, "Do what you need to do. We're here."
Dong Xuebing replied. "Ok. If you need anything, just let me know. You can also let Mayor Zhang know, and we will arrange for someone to help you."
"Don't worry, I won't be polite with you, hehe," Teacher Chu said.
The discovery of such an important ancient tomb was extremely rare, so the working atmosphere at the scene was very good. Many people had smiles on their faces.
"That's all. I will make a move first." Dong Xuebing said a few more things to the leaders from Jiaolin County before walking down the mountain.
The driver, Xiaowang, was already waiting downstairs.
Dong Xuebing boarded. "Let's go to the airport."
"Ok, Secretary, please sit tight." Xiao Wang started the car.
To be honest, Dong Xuebing does not want to go back now. The round trip will take at least two days, and many things will be delayed. Also, Dong Xuebing is worried about the Ancient Tomb's situation. Dong Xuebing is someone who only trusts himself. Without Dong Xuebing at the scene, Dong Xuebing is afraid the people in the County might not be able to handle the situation.
Forget it.
He didn't want to think about it anymore.
Dong Xuebing calmed himself down and thought to himself. The Armed Police and the army will be here in two days, and nothing should happen.
They had been guarding against grave robbers for the past few days.
But sometimes, the more you are afraid of something, the more likely it will happen!
At about 6.40 pm, Dong Xuebing's car had almost reached the Provincial City, and the airport is not far away. Suddenly, his phone rang.
"Secretary!" It was Secretary Su Yan.
Dong Xuebing frowned. "What's wrong? What are you shouting for? "
The next moment, a few gunshots were heard over the phone!
Bang!
Bang!
Dong Xuebing's face changed. "What's going on? What happened? "
Su Yan quickly replied. "It's a group of grave robbers! A group of 20 to 30 grave robbers! Many of them are armed with hunting rifles! They came prepared! We don't know how they got up the mountain and even dug a few burglary holes! In the end, a few patrolling officers from our County found them! They are exchanging gunfire! One of the officers is injured! "Dong Xuebing panted." I am at the foot of the mountain now! I am not sure about the situation on the mountain! There are only two walkie-talkies up there! "There was no signal on the mountain, and Su Yan's information was from the walkie-talkies.
Dong Xuebing is furious. "Immediately contact Changlin! Get the Public Security Bureau to mobilize all available forces to hunt down the grave robbers and send reinforcements to Qing Luan Mountain! Then inform the people on the mountain! Escort the archaeology team down the mountain immediately! Make sure they are safe! "
"But … many of the cultural relics are still on the mountain, and some of them are too heavy to be moved down!"
"Who cares about the cultural relics? Let's save him first! "
"Yes!"
"I will be there within half an hour! Wait for me! "
20 to 30 grave robbers?
And a certain number of hunting rifles?
Dong Xuebing knows the severity of the situation, and he is getting angrier. These grave robbers are too arrogant. Do you all want to die? Why don't you all know who I am? How dare you all behave atrociously in my territory? I have already given you all face!
"Xiao Wang! Turn around and go back! "
Xiao Wang also knows something happened on Qing Luan Mountain. Without Dong Xuebing's orders, he had already turned around and ran a red light towards the highway!
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