I actually have this question about Zhao Hu. Judging from the information I read before, the burial mounds of the tombs of noble concubines in the Sui and Tang Dynasties are generally relatively large, and there are three other tombs on them. There are actually four tombs on them. Not a single mound of earth could be seen.
Not to mention the mounds of earth, there was not even a tomb in sight. It was all flat fields. If there hadn't been a tomb entrance here, I wouldn't have known there would be a tomb underneath.
Uncle Su said: "This is actually quite common in the Mangshan area. After all, there are too many tombs here, one on top of another. Maybe there were some here in ancient times, but they were wiped out later. For example, for Concubine Yang , her tomb was initially covered with a mound of earth, but then it became smaller and smaller, and if it hadn’t been protected by the authorities, there might not even be a mound at all now.”
"Ah? Concubine Yang's tomb? What happened to her mound of earth? Why is it getting smaller and smaller?"
Uncle Su said: "When Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty encountered a mutiny and was forced to do nothing, he ordered Concubine Yang to die and buried her in Shaanxi. There was a mound of earth at that time, but it is said that her mound of earth turned white shortly after the burial. , and it also exuded a certain fragrance and so on. Later generations called the soil on her mound the imperial concubine powder. It was said to have the effect of prolonging life. So you and I took away all the soil, and gradually the mound disappeared. Well, maybe this is also the reason for the imperial concubine’s tomb.”
Zhao Hu nodded and said, "It's possible. Didn't we just say that the soil is thicker and has a strange smell? It means that there are residual soil from the sealed mound in the soil nearby, so it is different."
Uncle Su nodded: "Yes, so let's find the agency quickly. I can't wait to uncover the mystery of this tomb."
To be honest, I was quite nervous when I encountered such evil things. But seeing Uncle Su looking so excited, as if he had discovered something very interesting, I felt less nervous.
Afterwards, a few of us went around looking for the mechanism. We had not been looking for it for ten minutes when someone from above suddenly shouted, saying that water had entered the first floor of the tomb.
In desperation, we all had to return to the first level of the tomb.
At this time, there was still a thunderstorm outside, and listening to the crashing noise outside, I felt that the rain was heavier than before, and there was also a lot of water pouring into the tomb at the entrance to the tomb. It was filled with water. Zhao Hu went over and stepped on it, and there was ten centimeters of water accumulated.
Xiao Zizi and Lao Mo were still moving rocks and bricks to the entrance of the tomb, hoping to block the water.
I looked at the speed of the water pouring in, and then said: "This speed is quite fast, and the amount of water is also large. You can't block it. Even if it is temporarily blocked, it will flood in later, unless you can completely clear the tomb passage." It’s impossible to keep your mouth shut.”
The little pigtail looked back at me: "Huh? How about fixing it? If it is not blocked, the first layer will be filled in a while. If the first layer is filled, the second and third layers will definitely not be able to hide. If you drop it, then the tomb won’t be able to be touched.”
The fact that I can't touch it is secondary. I'm afraid that if the water enters the tomb, it will cause it to collapse. If it collapses, it will be very troublesome.
Uncle Su looked at Lao Mo: "Do you have a water pump in your car? Get the water pump in, and then pump water out. As long as the speed of pumping water is faster than the speed of water pouring in, we will be fine."
Lao Mo said that there are water pumps, but it is raining so heavily now and the dirt roads are relatively soft. If you drive here, you may get stuck.
Uncle Su said that the car got stuck and we would talk about the car getting stuck. Now we should solve the problem of pumping water, otherwise it would be troublesome if the tomb was filled up.
Later, Lao Mo, Jianzui and Xiaozizi went back to get the water pump, while the rest of us temporarily blocked our mouths with mud and stones in the first layer of the tomb, hoping to withstand some rain.
About ten minutes later, Pigtail ran quickly to the entrance of the tomb passage. He shouted anxiously: "No, no, no, no, the car skidded and fell into a tree ditch."
I wondered what I was afraid of. When the three of them went to get the water pump, I prayed in my heart that they would get it smoothly and nothing would happen.
As a result, the car skidded and got stuck.
In desperation, all of us went to push the cart again, intending to push it out. Unfortunately, the road was too slippery and the soles of our feet were slippery, so we couldn't use our strength at all. The cart would not be pushed out for a while.
"Do you want to go to the village and call more people?" Zhao Hu shouted loudly at this time: "You can ask people to dig out the tree trenches with shovels or something, otherwise they won't be able to be pushed out like this. If that doesn't work, just find someone else." Tractor, the tires on that thing don’t slip, just come over and pull it.”
I said it would be impossible to call people. They would definitely doubt us when they come.
"What should we do? Should we give up tonight?" he asked.
I took a look at the water pump in the pocket of the car. It wasn't big at all, it was a small water pump. I said it didn't weigh much, so a few people could carry it.
"What about the car?" Old Mo seemed a little concerned about his car.
Uncle Su said: "Leave the car here for now. Wait until the rain stops or find a way to drag it out tomorrow. Don't worry, if something happens to your car, I will compensate you for a new one later."
With Uncle Su's words, Lao Mo was naturally relieved, and then we carried the water pump to the entrance of the tomb passage. When we got there, everyone was covered in mud and water and was sloppy.
But he couldn't care less at this time. There was already 70 to 80 centimeters of water in the first-floor tomb, and some of it flowed into the robbery hole behind the niche.
We set up the water pump and started pumping water out. The pumping speed was very fast, and the water level in the tomb quickly dropped.
Thanks to the thunderstorm, the sound of the water pump working would not be heard by the villagers in Shangguan Village.
After solving the water problem, we returned to the third level of the tomb and continued to look for traps.
"If you ask me, this agency is definitely not an agency on the surface. It is probably related to evil spirits or something. Do we have to use some special methods to find the agency?" Zhao Hu said at this time.
I also think this is possible, but Uncle Su said that the group of people did not use any special method at the beginning. They just pressed a blue brick on the wall, and then the entrance to the tomb appeared. He said to search carefully and wait for half an hour. If that doesn't work, try other methods.
"Let me tell you, let's not go to such trouble. Aren't you sure that the imperial concubine's tomb is down here?" Zhao Hu stomped on the floor tiles with his foot: "Let's dig a hole directly from here, can't we just dig it down? You have to find the agency."
Uncle Su said that digging holes is afraid of the tomb collapsing, and the tools to move into the tomb this time are limited, so drilling holes is slow and will take time.
As he was talking, he suddenly exclaimed with joy: "Come here quickly, I seem to have found the mechanism, this brick can be pushed in."
We immediately moved over, and there was a green brick in the corner that he had pressed in for about a centimeter. He pressed it hard again, and the green brick went in a few centimeters more.
Immediately afterwards, there seemed to be some mechanism moving behind the wall, and there was a rumbling sound. Then, the tightly sealed wall actually moved backwards, and soon an invisible door appeared. We were so excited.
At the same time, I was even more puzzled. This third layer of tombs was obviously a cover for the tomb of the imperial concubine, but the time of the two tombs was completely different from the same era. This was so strange.
But we can't think about that much at this time. After all, we have found the secret passage and we have to go down quickly.
Before entering, Uncle Su also lit a dog oil lamp. The dog oil lamp did not go out after he put it into the secret passage.
"Yaoji, you wait here while the three of us go in. If anything happens, remember to use the intercom to call us at any time."
After giving Yao Ji some instructions, Uncle Su took the lead and entered the secret passage.
I also used the intercom to tell the pigtails above about the situation, saying that we had found the entrance and were ready to go in.
