Qian Sheng's words undoubtedly gave everyone a shot in the arm, sweeping away the gloom of their narrow escape just now.
"If this is really the case, then what are we waiting for? Let's enter this end gate, take the 'Daxi King's Royal Treasure' on the dragon case, and leave a note on the table with our names, and finally say: Come here! Why don’t you make us angry to death?”
"They have to find the entrance first! If they are still rafting on the Minjiang River right now, I'm afraid they won't be able to make the trip!"
Wang Qiang and Qian Sheng sang and sang in harmony, which was very lively, as if they really had a chance to win.
"Don't be too happy! We underestimated the danger here before. I estimate that the closer you get to the core, the harder it will be to deal with it. Don't be careless and be vigilant at all times!"
Lin Yi took off all his equipment, stuffed it into his backpack, and went into battle lightly.
The two stone doors were finally pushed open with the combined efforts of several people.
With a creaking and rubbing sound, the palace buried deep in the ground finally revealed its true appearance.
When the flashlight beam hit it, the layout of the entire space was similar to the Hall of Supreme Harmony where the emperor of the Forbidden City went to court.
That's not surprising. The Forbidden City was originally a royal palace built during the reign of Emperor Chengzu of the Ming Dynasty. The Manchu and Qing Tatars were just sitting back and enjoying the success.
There are neatly cut square tiles on the ground, all cut from a single piece of fine stone.
Central Sichuan is rich in green sandstone, also known as big bluestone.
From ancient times to the present, it has always been an excellent representative of stone.
The smooth ground in front of me should have been made by the masons who had been sent to the Paradise by two shotguns.
Inside the spacious hall, there are twenty-four pillars on the left and right that go straight to the top.
Standing at the door, you can smell the fragrance of the best natural wood, which has lasted for hundreds of years.
On the pillars of golden nanmu, there are carved auspicious clouds and auspicious animals, entwined with five-clawed golden dragons. Coupled with the unique natural water ripples of golden nanmu as the background, the carvings are exquisite and lifelike.
"Yeah! It's serious stuff, and it tastes right! The best aniseed from Sichuan Phoebe is comparable to the ones in the Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Forbidden City. The person who brought this piece of loyalty to build the mausoleum is not a stick, he is quite knowledgeable!"
As soon as Qian Sheng's nose smelled it, he could smell the details of the wood.
Golden nanmu has been an extremely precious wood since ancient times. Some dignitaries obtained this material and used it more often to make coffins. After all, this is a major event in life.
Only the emperor's family would use such wood to make pillars.
"When Chengzu of the Ming Dynasty built the Forbidden City, he chose the finest golden nanmu produced in Sichuan, Yunnan and Guizhou. When it was repaired in the late Qing Dynasty, the treasury was empty and he was in debt again, so he had to pull some pine wood to top it. .
I think the wood used here is comparable to the original golden nanmu in the Hall of Supreme Harmony. If we could take one out of this thing, we would really make a fortune. "
Wang Qiang's eyes widened when he heard this. He held up the bright flashlight in his hand and kept looking up and down at the dozens of pieces of wood.
It's a pity that I can't take these things with me, so I can only temporarily satisfy my eye addiction.
"It's damn good, but it's a pity. If this wood can be taken out, let alone anything else, you can make a lot of money even by carving beads."
"Is it okay if I say you are a bit promising? We are here to do coolies? If you touch the gold talisman and hang it around your neck, you will be blind."
Lin Yi had a completely hopeless expression on his face.
"Yes, Brother Qiang, we are all here. Pattern. Speaking of pattern, think about the 'Jiangkou Chenyin' with so many gold, silver and jewels being thrown down boat after boat. Why bother with these few things that can't be taken away?" I'm sorry for the wood, look, it's a good thing, isn't it?"
As Qian Sheng spoke, he used a flashlight beam to guide everyone's gaze.
At the end of the hall, there are several steps.
In front of the steps, there are many objects lined up.
They are all placed in pairs, symmetrically placed left and right, with mahogany shelves underneath.
A pair of precious elephants carrying enamel-colored copper vases symbolizes peace and peace;
In front are two gilt bronze cranes.
In the middle, there are four incense tables, each with a three-legged filigree enamel incense burner.
These incense burners would burn the finest sandalwood in them when the emperor went to court.
At that time, the whole hall will be filled with fragrance and the fragrance will fill your nostrils.
"This is a good thing! Right, Third Brother?"
At this moment, Wang Qiang's eyes were completely inseparable from these shining objects under the light. The golden nanmu was no longer important to him.
If even a layman like Wang Qiang could tell at a glance that these artifacts were extraordinary, then the value of these things would be self-evident.
"Brother, you are right. These are not only good things, but they are also one-in-a-million good things. Take this 'Taiping Youxiang' pavilion copper body enamel ornament for example.
In the 1990s, Xiangjiang Jiashide auctioned a pair of "Taiping Youxiang" ornaments from the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty. I don't know where they are now, but I have seen photos, hey!
Don't mention it. One look at that thing and you will know that it is something used by the emperor. The starting price was just this amount! "
Qian Sheng stretched out his thumb and index finger and made a gesture.
"Eight hundred thousand?"
"Close."
"How much is left?"
"Add a zero at the end!"
"Eight million?" Wang Qiang almost gritted his teeth and reported the number.
"Is it really that valuable?"
"This is still the starting price. The final hammer price is 12.8 million yuan. Even if it is HK coins, it would be more than 11 million yuan."
"Then what are you waiting for? Let's go over and have a look!"
Wang Qiang was gearing up and was about to move forward, but Lin Yi grabbed his collar and pulled him back.
"Do you think this is a visit to Panjiayuan? Just leave as soon as you want? I'm not afraid that Fifth Brother will laugh."
Fifth brother waved his hand and said with a smile:
"This is all human nature. Isn't this what life is all about? If Zhang Xianzhong hadn't pursued these things, why would he have built a big mausoleum?"
"Transparent! Fifth brother understands me. We have suffered so much in the past, so it's time for us brothers to get rich.
Lao Lin, I know what you're worried about. Just keep an eye on it. I'm ready to ask for directions. Let's go! "
When Wang Qiang came in, the stones he picked up were not used up yet, so they came in handy now.
Several stones were thrown out and rolled on the bluestone floor, making a crisp sound.
It is particularly clear in this empty hall.
The stone was finally blocked by the steps and stopped.
Everyone waited for a long time, but did not find anything strange. They used flashlights to observe the surroundings vigilantly. This time they slowly walked in from the end door. After descending a few steps, they stepped onto the central hall in turn. floor.
Although there were stones to explore the path, everyone still walked cautiously.
It wasn't until I approached the end of the nave, less than two or three meters away from the ornaments and utensils, that I heard a series of noises coming from the surrounding walls.
The stone bricks on the wall suddenly dented, and oil lamps popped out from inside the wall.
They all lit up, illuminating the entire nave as if it were daytime.
(End of chapter)
