Han Yangzhou took the heavy wooden box and looked at it carefully.
The wooden box is made of precious sandalwood. The surface of the box is carved with exquisite vine patterns, winding and twisting, like seaweed swaying with the waves on the bottom of the sea.
Among the vines, there are blooming flowers hidden, with cascading petals, lifelike.
In addition to vines and flowers, the box is also engraved with a crescent moon pattern and Islamic text.
The more Han Yangzhou looked at it, the more he liked it. Not only was the material of this wooden box expensive, but the pattern on it was also of great artistic value.
He looked up at Leng Zhiwen and the other team members and said with a smile: "It is indeed a good thing, but we still leave it to Mr. Tang to decide!"
What is contained in this box is the 'Wedding Dress of the Moon Goddess', a jewelry set from the Mughal royal family.
I don’t know which Mughal emperor prepared the dowry for his princess.
Soon, the wooden box was delivered to the Pipi Shrimp. Tang Songyuan verbally praised Han Yangzhou and the diving team members, and ordered the supply ship to provide extra meals for everyone.
He also said that after the salvage is completed, the alcohol ban can be lifted so that everyone can drink as much as they want.
Han Yangzhou immediately conveyed the news in public, and enthusiastic cheers immediately erupted on the Broken Leaf.
Everyone is more energetic.
On the Pipi Shrimp.
Tang Songyuan was sitting at the table in the main cabin, while Li Qingying and Meng Jingwen were also watching curiously.
What was placed on the table was the beautifully decorated sandalwood box.
Tang Songyuan raised his hand and gently stroked the surface of the wooden box. The vine patterns seemed more vivid under his fingertips, and the blooming flowers bloomed on the box with the fragrance of history.
He took a deep breath, as if he could smell the atmosphere of ancient times.
"This box alone is a beautiful work of art." Li Qingying said with a look of anticipation in her eyes, "I'm even more curious about the treasures inside now."
Sandalwood is a precious wood. Coupled with the meticulous carvings of palace masters and hundreds of years of time, the value is bound to rise to a higher level.
In fact, through the field of perception, Li Qingying had already known what was in the box.
It's just a cover-up.
I turned a blind eye when it was time to cooperate with your performance...
Meng Jingwen paid more attention to the origin of the box: "The style is indeed very similar to that of the Mughal Dynasty. Mr. Tang, please open it and take a look."
Tang Songyuan smiled slightly and opened the box. The outermost layer was wrapped with a layer of oil paper, then the inner layer was a layer of silk, and finally the 'Moon Goddess' Wedding Dress' with exquisite gold carvings and gem inlays.
Necklaces, bracelets, earrings, brooches, etc., each one sparkles with dazzling light.
The gemstones come in many colors and are as dazzling as a rainbow falling into the sea.
The gold and silver inlay craftsmanship is extremely exquisite, and every part reveals a royal style.
"Wow~! Such beautiful jewelry!"
Meng Jingwen couldn't help but sigh in surprise.
Li Qingying was much calmer. She said: "It seems that Alberto, the captain of the San Miguel, really robbed the Mughal Dynasty."
"This thing is proof that under the conditions at that time, if it weren't for the royal family, it would be impossible to make such exquisite and luxurious jewelry..."
Tang Songyuan laughed and said, "No matter how he got here, this thing is mine now."
"Qingying, do you want to try to take her?"
"I don't want it!" Li Qingying said with some disdain:
"I don't like these flashy things. Besides, wouldn't it be too heavy to wear with so much gold and jewelry?"
"How about Jingwen, why don't you try wearing it?"
Meng Jingwen quickly shook her head and said, "I still don't want it. I...I don't like this style either..."
When it gets dark, the salvage work is all over.
Leng Zhiwen and other divers conducted the most extreme search for the San Miguel deep under the sea.
Salvage all valuable treasures from the sunken ship to the Broken Leaf.
The fleet began to pull anchor and set sail, and Han Yangzhou also took the opportunity to report to Tang Song and Yuan the 'battle situation' that he had initially recorded:
"Mr. Tang, according to preliminary statistics, a total of more than 30,000 gold coins and more than 1,000 silver ingots were fished out this time."
"Two hundred and sixty pieces of amber stone, one hundred and eighty pieces of beeswax, and more than a thousand uncut stones of various kinds..."
In fact, there was no need for Han Yangzhou to report it. Tang, Song and Yuan Dynasties also knew these treasures very well.
The gold coins are all gold coins minted during the Mughal Dynasty. They are standard 11 grams. Most of them are round and have Islamic writing on them.
There are also a few that are square. These are called Mughal Empire square temple coins, which are also standard 11 grams.
This kind of square coin was minted and issued by the temple and was used as a gift to believers who contributed to the temple. It had a face value of 1 mokh and could also be used as general circulation items and circulated in the market at the same value at that time.
But in fact, the circulation volume of this square coin is not large, and its circulation and existence are very rare.
Therefore, the modern price of this square temple coin is much more expensive than ordinary Mughal gold coins.
As for silver ingots, most of them have been corroded by sea water, but they are still precious metals. After being taken back and recast, they can still be sold at the silver price.
For the remaining gemstones and the like, Shengtang Salvage is also actively exploring and studying the sales and monetization model.
Tang Songyuan praised: "Well done, sealed according to regulations..."
Han Yangzhou replied: "It has been sealed and no one is allowed to open it before returning to the port."
Tang Songyuan smiled slightly and said: "Very good, your mission is basically over this time."
"I decided to arrange for you to enter the Pacific Ocean from the Panama Canal, and then return directly to the Magic City Gaoqiao Port."
War is raging on the Red Sea, and there is still the risk of encountering pirates in the Gulf of Aden.
The Tang, Song and Yuan Dynasties simply asked the fleet to avoid this route and transit back to the United States through America.
If you can't afford to offend me, why don't you just stay away...
In fact, no matter which route you take to return home from this location, the cost and time are about the same.
It was getting late, and Tang, Song and Yuan also drove the Pipi Shrimp to separate from the fleet.
According to his and Li Qingying's plan, the Pipi Shrimp needed to detour eastward from the Cape of Good Hope and pass through the Seychelles Islands.
Under the night, two girls, Tang Songyuan and Li Qingying, were sitting on the sundeck.
Looking at the sea in the distance, the crew of the Broken Leaf set off fireworks, blooming brightly on the empty and lonely sea.
"How about we have a barbecue too!"
At this time, Li Qingying suggested: "There is a barbecue grill in the utility compartment, charcoal, seasonings and various ingredients. There are many on these ships."
Tang Songyuan raised his eyebrows and said, "I don't care, as long as you don't find it troublesome."
Meng Jingwen nodded excitedly and said, "No trouble, no trouble, I'll move the barbecue grill right away..."
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