This stone is not big, only two feet square. But the gap between the stone and the side is extremely small, so a very thin blade can be inserted into it. With such a small gap, it takes no effort at all. It is not easy to easily take out the stone.
Fortunately, Han Du is not short of time now. Since the gap is too small to use any force, he might as well start from the side. Chisel away a few inches from the stone, then make several depressions in the stone, hook it with an iron hook, and then work together to pull the stone out.
Han Du's method worked quickly. The weight of the stone was not small, but with the combined efforts of several teams of soldiers, it was still pulled out bit by bit.
After the stone was completely taken out, everyone discovered that it turned out to be a stone pillar about ten feet long.
Togus Timur held up the torch and glanced into the cave, raised his head and said with certainty: "The things are down there. Send someone down to get them."
Then he handed the torch to the soldiers next to him and left without even thinking about it, unwilling to stay here any longer. If you think about it for a moment, you can guess a bit of Timur's mood. If such a valuable treasure passed down from our ancestors is given away so easily, no matter who it is, it will definitely not feel good.
But he had no choice but to survive!
Han Du looked at the hole, which was two feet square in size, making it impossible for ordinary people to get down. He looked up at Xu Chengfei and said, "Find someone who is thin and thin. The thinner the better."
Xu Chengfei nodded, turned around and gave instructions.
Soon, a short and thin soldier was brought to Han Du.
Xu Chengfei brought this man forward and said to Han Du: "Master Marquis, don't think he is small. In fact, this kid is made of steel and iron bones. He is very strong. Ordinary soldiers are no match for him."
Han Du was a little doubtful of Xu Chengfei's words, because in Han Du's consciousness. A person's strength is related to the strength of his body, and it is directly proportional to it.
Can a thin person still be a strong man?
Han Du didn't say anything, and directly reached out and pinched the man's arm hard. Han Du felt that what he pinched was not a human arm, but a piece of wood.
This guy is skinny, but his muscles are as hard as a rock. It seems that this person's strength is definitely not small, Xu Chengfei did not brag about this person.
Letting go of his hand, Han Du asked the person, "What's your name?"
The man grinned, scratched his head in embarrassment, and replied: "Master Hou, my family is poor and can't afford a scholar to name me, so I don't have a big name. Ever since I was little, everyone has called me Skinny Monkey."
"How can a person not have a famous name?" Han Du shook his head lightly, thought for a moment and then said: "Let's do this, you tell me what your last name is, and I will give you a name without charging you any money."
The thin monkey had not yet reacted to Han Du's words, and looked at Han Du in a daze without saying a word.
Seeing his stunned look, Xu Chengfei kicked him angrily.
"The Marquis gave you a name. This is a great blessing for you. Why don't you quickly thank the Marquis?"
Xu Chengfei didn't hold back his strength with this kick, but this skinny monkey was indeed extremely strong with steel and iron bones. Xu Chengfei's kick hit his leg, and he just stumbled.
No pain at all.
You know, Xu Chengfei is a fierce general, and his strength is far beyond ordinary people. But even so, the skinny monkey could easily resist this kick just by relying on his instinctive reaction.
The thin monkey reacted immediately, cupped his fists and bowed to Handu: "Thank you, Lord Marquis."
But after the thin monkey finished paying homage, he scratched his head and was afraid to look at Han Du, and said hesitantly: "I can't remember things when I was young. My father told me my last name when I left home, but I have long forgotten it... ."
This... I even forgot my last name, so it would be hard for me to intervene.
Han Du thought for a moment, shook his head slightly, and gave up the idea of naming the thin monkey. He smiled and said, "Okay, then I'll call you Skinny Monkey."
Xu Chengfei stood aside and scratched his head anxiously, wishing to kick the thin monkey again, but he was worried that it would be bad to do this again and again in front of Han Du, so in the end he had to keep winking at the thin monkey, anxious.
How many people give money and gifts in order to be remembered by those in power. Just like this, there are only a few people who can be remembered by the superiors.
What a rare opportunity it is for Shou Monkey to be named by Han Du now? As long as Han Du is willing to give him a name, it means that he has come within Han Du's sight and remembered him. Han Du can't even forget his own name, right?
What a shame, this idiot Shouhou actually forgot his last name and missed such an opportunity in vain. Even Xu Chengfei couldn't help but feel sorry for him.
But Shouhou himself didn't notice it at all, and he was able to laugh and talk to Han Du: "Master Hou, I have something to do with you, but please give me your instructions."
Han Du was very satisfied with the attitude of the thin monkey. He pointed to the pothole with a smile and said: "I want you to go down and help me get something. Don't worry, as long as you can get the thing up, I will be able to help you." reward."
The thin monkey looked at the hole, scratched his head, and said in embarrassment: "In response to Master Hou, if the hole is small, it is possible to go down, but it is so deep, even if the hole is small, there is no way to come up."
"Don't worry, I have already thought of it. Tie two ropes around your legs. After you go down and get the things, shout a few times and I will pull you up when you hear the sound." Han Du said patiently. Thin Monkey explained.
And he said: "But I want to remind you, no matter when you go down or when you are pulled up, you must not panic at all. Otherwise, once you panic and get stuck in the pothole, we will have no way to do it." I've pulled you out. Don't worry, as long as you don't panic and don't get yourself stuck, there will be no problem."
Seeing that Shouhou was somewhat understanding but also a little scared, Han Du had to emphasize the importance of calmness to him and try to calm him down as much as possible.
The thin monkey quickly returned to normal under Han Du's comfort. He nodded solemnly to Han Du, indicating that he understood and was ready.
Without hesitation, Han Du immediately asked someone to tie a rope to the skinny monkey's leg, and then the skinny monkey climbed into the pit with his hands and feet. Watching the rope being led into the pit by the thin monkey bit by bit, Han Du couldn't help but pinch his fingers and became a little nervous.
The rope suddenly stopped, and Han Du was so nervous that he almost screamed, thinking that the thin monkey had encountered an accident.
Fortunately, after a while, the thin monkey's voice came
.
"I got it, pull me out quickly."
When the soldiers who were guarding the pit and were ready to pull the rope heard it, they quickly pulled the thin monkey out because they heard something was wrong in the tone of the thin monkey's voice.
Fortunately, Han Du immediately waved his hand and shouted: "Take your time and pull it bit by bit."
After saying that, You Zi worriedly shouted to the thin monkey in the pothole: "Don't panic, you don't have to do anything, don't use force on your legs, just wait for us to pull you out."
The thin monkey became more and more nervous. When he heard Han Du's words, he immediately calmed down and subconsciously did as Han Du said.
Relax, don't exert force, your legs are still limp and pulled outward by the rope.
It seemed like only a moment had passed, and it seemed like a lifetime had passed. When the light reappeared in front of his eyes, the thin monkey immediately sat down on the ground, sucking in the air.
Looking at the gold box held in the hands of the thin monkey, Han Du did not take it immediately, but looked into his eyes with a smile and asked: "How is it? How do you feel?"
The thin monkey calmed down a lot, smiled bitterly at Han Du, and said: "I dare not hide it from the Marquis. The little one doesn't know what's going on. Just for a moment down there, the little one seemed to be dying. I'm getting more and more panicked, if the Marquis hadn't spoken out, the little one would have struggled desperately to get out."
"If you struggle, you won't be able to get out." Han Du smiled and patted the thin monkey on the shoulder to comfort him.
Shouhou also felt a sense of fear in his heart. Fortunately, he remembered the Marquis's instructions and could subconsciously obey the Marquis's words. Otherwise, once he struggles, he will really get himself stuck inside.
"Master Marquis, the little one got it." After Skinny Monkey recovered, he realized that the box was still in his hand, and he quickly raised his hands and handed it to Han Du.
Han Du nodded slightly, smiled and reached out to take the gold box. It's heavy, I estimate it weighs ten or twenty kilograms. After looking carefully up and down, left and right, Han Du couldn't find any gaps in the box. And the six sides are exactly the same, there is no place to open the box.
This box is obviously a mechanical box made by skilled craftsmen. If you don't know how to open it, you won't be able to open it at all.
However, although Han Du doesn't know how to open it, someone must know it.
Han Du came to Togu Si Timur with the gold box and gestured to him with a smile.
Togu Si Timur also understood what Han Du meant. Since he told Han Du where the thing was hidden and Han Du still took it out, he had nothing to hide.
Togu Si Timur turned the box with his hands and determined one of the sides. He stretched out his hand on the edges and corners of the box and pressed a few times in a certain order.
When the last button was pressed, a mechanical clicking sound was heard coming from the golden box. There was no gap at all, the top was completely one piece, and it immediately split into several pieces.
Opening the top along the cracked opening, Han Du saw a box made of unknown wood and with intricate carvings inside.
Han Du exhaled and took out the wooden box with some caution. Opening it slowly, I immediately saw the carmine red satin as the base, supporting a jade seal.
