Today is election day, and many people are rushing to various polling stations to vote.
Coupled with the heavy snowfall, the streets seemed particularly empty, with only goose-like snowflakes falling continuously from the sky.
In a short time, the joint exploration convoy arrived at Faneuil Hall.
Faneuil Hall, located in downtown Boston, is a historical building built in 1742 in the Georgian style.
This historic building holds a very important place in American history and ranks as the fourth most visited attraction in the United States.
Samuel Adams advocated that the North American colonies should be independent from Britain and instigated the American Revolution. It was in this historical building that he delivered many important speeches.
To some extent, the American Revolution began in this historic building and the United States was born here.
Because of this, Faneuil Hall is called the 'Cradle of Freedom' by Americans.
At this time, Faneuil Hall was unusually deserted.
This "cradle of freedom" in the eyes of Americans, and even a holy place, has long been covered with snow. Not even a soul can be seen around it, and it is completely silent.
Only countless snowflakes continued to fall from the sky and landed on this historical building.
When the joint exploration convoy arrived here, Xiao Ran quickly scanned the surroundings and looked through several surrounding buildings.
His sight went straight through the heavy snow, taking in all the surrounding conditions and the conditions inside Faneuil Hall and several nearby buildings.
In these places, there are no hidden gunmen, no other guys with ulterior motives, and not even a few people can be seen.
The heavy snow falling from the sky provided the perfect cover.
Even if someone were ambushing in a nearby building, their sight would be obscured by the heavy snow and they would not be able to see the situation here at all.
After making sure it was safe, Xiao Ran withdrew his gaze and ended the clairvoyance.
However, he did not get out of the car immediately, but was waiting for news from Sam.
To be more precise, he was waiting for Jack, who represented the Boston city government, and representatives of the Winthrop family to come over.
Faneuil Hall belongs to the Boston city government, but the land belongs to the Winthrop family, which is a special situation.
Coupled with its special significance and historical status, it is natural to be very cautious when launching exploration operations here.
At this moment, David suddenly got out of a car behind him, walked straight to the bulletproof SUV where Xiao Ran and Elaine were riding, and lightly knocked on the glass.
Xiao Ran immediately lowered the window and looked at David outside.
"Sean, Prince William's entourage just called and said that William wants to meet with you to discuss the deal."
"In addition to Prince William, the Director of the Library of Congress and Martha from the Harvard Museum all had the same reaction."
David introduced the situation in a low voice.
After hearing the announcement, Xiao Ran couldn't help but chuckle.
"These guys react really quickly. They are obviously here for the Plantagenet family's historical documents and Shakespeare's manuscripts."
"You call them and tell them that after today's exploration operation is over, they can have a meeting in the hotel."
"But the time is uncertain. It depends on the specific progress of the exploration operation. Let them wait for the call and whet their appetite by the way!"
David nodded, then continued with a smile:
"Okay, I'll notify them right away"
After saying that, he returned to his vehicle and responded to all parties.
A moment later, Jack arrived with people.
Then came the representative of the Winthrop family, a white man in his forties.
Also arriving together were some media reporters.
Unlike in the past, there are not many media reporters following and reporting on the joint exploration team today.
Most media reporters are covering the general election and reporting on the live conditions at various polling locations. That is the top priority in the United States today!
For Xiao Ran, he doesn't care at all who wins this election!
No matter which laobang dish wins, they are all the same!
Seeing Jack and the others arriving, Xiao Ran got out of the car.
After everyone met, they naturally exchanged polite greetings.
"Sean, I thought you were going to rest in the hotel today."
"What I didn't expect is that it's snowing so heavily outside, and you guys actually come out to explore the treasures. You're really persistent."
Jack said with emotion.
The representative of the Winthrop family was full of curiosity.
Xiao Ran smiled softly and then explained:
"The several exploration locations we have determined today are all indoors. No matter how heavy it snows outside, it will not affect it."
"Because of the heavy snow today and the fact that it is election day, there are fewer distractions and it is easier to carry out exploration operations."
"Speaking of the general election, Jack, did you vote? Don't let supervision of exploration operations delay your business!"
Hearing this, Jack nodded immediately.
"I have already voted and now I am waiting for the results to come out!"
This topic was relatively sensitive, so Xiao Ran didn't ask any more questions.
After chatting for a few more words, they were ready to enter Faneuil Hall and start today's exploration operation.
At this moment, several media reporters who heard the news immediately began to ask questions loudly.
"Good morning, Sean, I'm a reporter for the Boston Chronicle."
"You came to Faneuil Hall to explore today. Are you saying that the unknown colonial treasure is hidden in Faneuil Hall? Can you introduce the situation?"
A beautiful reporter asked loudly.
Before he finished speaking, another male reporter asked another question:
"Good morning, Sean, I'm a reporter from Colombia TV"
"As far as I know, most of your employees are American citizens and they all have the right to vote!"
"Today is election day, but you came out to explore treasures instead of voting. Is this suspected of infringing on other people's political rights?"
Xiao Ran turned his head and glanced at these media reporters, but did not give any response.
As a lawyer, David stood up in time.
"Dear journalists, let me introduce you to the matter of participating in the election."
"Our company's employees, as long as they are willing to vote, have already completed their voting by mailing ballots."
"In other words, our company does not restrict or infringe on employees' voting rights,"
Upon hearing this answer, the reporter who deliberately stirred up trouble was speechless.
Immediately afterwards, David continued:
"Let's talk about today's exploration operations. No one knows whether the colonial treasure is hidden in Faneuil Hall."
"Only after exploring can we know the answer!"
"Okay, gentlemen, that's it for the answer."
At the same time as the words fell, Xiao Ran and Jack walked into the door of Faneuil Hall.
Others in the joint exploration team unloaded various exploration equipment from many vehicles and followed in.
As soon as they entered Faneuil Hall, what appeared in front of everyone was an ancient indoor market.
In fact, Faneuil Hall served as a marketplace and meeting hall from the day it was built.
The first floor is an indoor market, and the second floor is a huge conference hall, which is one of the main places for Boston citizens to discuss matters.
Before the Revolutionary War, this was where Samuel Adams, the father of the American Revolution, and many North American colonial revolutionaries gathered.
From 1764 to 1774, many meetings hosted by American patriots were held here, and Samuel Adams and others delivered countless impassioned speeches here.
The flame of American independence was ignited here, until it swept through the thirteen colonies of North America and finally achieved American independence!
That's why Faneuil Hall is called the 'Cradle of Liberty' and has become one of the most important historical and cultural sites in the United States.
After entering Faneuil Hall, Xiao Ran took a quick glance at the situation here.
Since it was election day, it was still early, and there were elections and special circumstances outside, basically all the businesses on the first floor of Faneuil Hall were closed.
These merchants either went to vote or stayed at home. The market was deserted and not a soul could be seen.
Just as Xiao Ran was surveying the scene, the Winthrop family representative standing aside suddenly whispered:
"Sean, why did you come to Faneuil Hall to explore colonial treasures? I don't quite understand."
"As we all know, before the Revolutionary War, Faneuil Hall was the headquarters of North American revolutionaries, and large numbers of revolutionaries often gathered there."
"When the British colonial army retreated from Boston, even if they wanted to hide their treasures, they shouldn't have hidden it in Faneuil Hall. That was too dangerous!"
Xiao Ran turned to look at this guy, thought for a moment, and then smiled and explained a few words.
"Yes, Faneuil Hall has been a market and conference hall since it was built."
"After the 1760s, it became the base camp of North American revolutionaries and the 'cradle of freedom'"
"However, in 1761, after Faneuil Hall was built, a fire broke out here and burned the entire Faneuil Hall to ashes."
"And the fire also affected many nearby buildings, burning those wooden buildings to ashes."
"Yes, that fire was clearly recorded in history, and the damage caused was quite staggering."
Professor Baker nodded and his eyes lit up.
Representatives of Jack and the Winthrop family were stunned.
Xiao Ran chuckled, and then continued:
"After the fire, colonial authorities rebuilt the historic building on the site of Faneuil Hall, along with other nearby buildings."
"Different from the situation when it was first built, the rebuilt Faneuil Hall was rebuilt according to the original drawings, but it was the British who presided over the construction."
"The other buildings being renovated at the same time were also funded and built by the British colonial authorities. Will they do anything secretly?"
"ah!"
Jack and the others exclaimed, all startled by these words.
On the other hand, Professor Baker and the others' eyes were shining with excitement.
"Yes! It is indeed possible that the British colonists had some tampering when rebuilding this neighborhood, such as building some unknown underground buildings."
"If they really do this, they will undoubtedly be able to hide their eyes from others and even plot against the revolutionaries operating here."
"The revolutionaries led by Samuel Adams never imagined that there were some unknown secrets hidden under their base camp."
"Before the British colonists were defeated, Boston happened to be under their control. If they wanted to hide something here, they could do it easily."
Adrian said excitedly.
Before he finished speaking, Xiao Ran smiled and nodded.
"We have a saying in China that the most dangerous place is sometimes the safest place!"
"Maybe that's what the British thought at the time, it's possible!"
Following his words, the scene immediately exploded.
"It's so true, the most dangerous place is often the safest place!"
