Reborn Treasure Appraiser: I Really Didn’t Want to Be an Expert

Chapter 97 Increase Confidence

Of course, no brass artifacts have been unearthed at the Banpo site in Xi'an, only naturally formed red copper.

However, the earliest brass piece unearthed in China is indeed 4700 years old, and it is indeed in Xi'an: a little further away from the Banpo site, the Jiangzhai site in Lintong District.

However, those brass pieces are now kept in the Banpo Ruins Museum.

Crucially, these pieces of copper aren't just being sought by one or two institutions; they're being sought by provincial and even higher-level research institutions. For example, the Shaanxi Museum and the National Museum of China have submitted their applications several times, but the provincial cultural department has yet to relent.

The main reason is that their influence is too small: these scholars are all based on the study of the existence of Yangshao culture and Longshan culture in the Jiangzhai site, and are prepared to use brass pieces as supporting evidence.

The site covers an area of ​​13,000 square meters and has nearly 20,000 cultural relics of various types. Isn’t that enough for them to prove?
But if suddenly, an institution plans to use these pieces of brass as specimens to study the "origin of copper smelting in China" or even wants to prove that "the world's copper smelting originated in China", do you think anyone will rush to grab them?
What, Northwestern University?

Go to whichever row is cooler...

To avoid being intercepted, Lin Sicheng had to change the concept, which is why the tender and project report were so crudely designed. Other institutions looked at it and said: Oh, Banpo bronzeware?

It must be the red copper sheets unearthed from the Banpo site, but they were formed naturally and polished into artifacts later. What is there to study?
By the time I realized it, I had no idea how many papers Lin Sicheng had published.

Thinking of this, Zhu Kaiping suddenly realized: Why is this report a bit confusing? It is obviously about the restoration of red copper technology, but it involves alloy copper research, which feels a bit irrelevant.

Now that I think about it, Lin Sicheng did it on purpose. Even the school was helping him cover up, otherwise this report would definitely not pass the test.

Looking at the technical ideas again, it was like seeing the sun after the clouds had cleared, and my mind suddenly became clear: Lin Sicheng had included almost all possibilities and feasibility experiments. All I had to do was follow the plan report step by step, conduct one experiment after another, and verify one data after another.

Because the amount of information is so overwhelming, it's impossible to describe it in detail. So at first glance: the plan is pretty rough.

The main reason is actually to prevent the leakage of "technical ideas" during bidding.

But Zhu Kaiping was completely certain that as long as he followed Lin Sicheng's ideas, proving that "the world's metal copper smelting technology originated in China" might be a bit difficult, but proving that "China's copper smelting had an independent origin" would basically be no problem.

As long as there is some result, the project level will jump up rapidly, and it may even end up being a joint research with a national institution.

For example, the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Professor Wang Changsui.

In other words: a national-level project!

Suddenly, Zhu Kaiping's eyes lit up, and his voice was so low that it was almost inaudible: "Where are the things?"

Lin Sicheng didn't say anything, raised his chin slightly, and smiled again.

Given Professor Wang's style of doing what he says, is there anything else to say?
At the same time, I submitted the bid and did ideological work with the school leaders. Then, I took the plan and application report and went with the school leaders to report to the leaders of the provincial cultural department.

Then, the two men stood in the leader's office, patted their chests and swore a pledge.

So, if he didn't get the things back, how could Lin Sicheng dare to let it slip?

Looking at the safe in the corner, Zhu Kaiping's heart surged and his lips moved. Suddenly, he turned around and stared at Lin Sicheng with his eyes, without any concealment.

Lin Sicheng understood immediately: Junior Brother Lin, leave it to me, you must give this project to me.

I'm sure I can do it well, and I don't even need to have my name on the paper.

But how could it be possible not to put my name on it?
There are only a few people in the lab, and it would be too much to include all the names starting from the second author.

Lin Sicheng nodded gently: "According to the plan, it was originally supposed to be handed over to Senior Brother Zhu..."

"Swish", Zhu Kaiping's face turned red.

It wasn't shame, but she was too excited. Lin Sicheng waved his hands hurriedly: "Don't look at me, it was Professor Wang who decided it!"

Of course, because Professor Wang is the head of the laboratory.

But think about Professor Wang's research focus, and then think about that scene this morning:
Wang Qizhi took the folder and handed it over: "Basically, these are people selected according to your requirements..."

Zhu Kaiping's face turned even redder.

Lin Sicheng felt scared when he was stared at.

Of course, if it were a lesbian, he wouldn't be so embarrassed.

Just as he was thinking about how to ease the atmosphere, Zhu Kaiping stood up, took the report and walked to the corner of the laboratory, and spread out his notebook: "I will make a research plan now and try to give it to you before the end of the day."

Lin Sicheng was stunned for a moment, then smiled: "Brother Zhu, don't worry!"

How could I not be anxious? As the old saying goes: A gentleman will die for his friend!

Zhu Kaiping is even more afraid: If he cannot demonstrate sufficient ability and level, will it be difficult for Professor Wang and Lin Sicheng to find someone with stronger ability and higher level?

The others kept their eyes open but realized it later.

At first glance, Dr. Zhu seemed to be exaggerating. But on closer inspection, how could the school approve the project without a certain degree of certainty? Oh, no, it's more than just the school.
In order to bring the specimens back, one must obtain approval from the provincial cultural department, submit a report and apply for it, and it must be studied at a meeting. The research must be detailed enough and of a high enough level.

One more thing: the National Museum and the Provincial Museum were unable to take the items away, but in the end, the school leaders and Professor Wang were allowed to take them back. It can't be that they are too shameless, right?

Of course, it’s because the project plan is highly feasible and has a very high success rate…

Thinking of this, the faces of the remaining five people also turned red: How many years will it take for a school to apply for a national-level project?
The problem is, they are not Zhu Kaiping. With their current understanding, the more they read this report, the more confused they become.

But suddenly, someone remembered the scene when Feng Lin handed out the plan report: This must be understood carefully. If you have any questions or don’t understand something, you must ask in time.

Suddenly, Qi quickly opened his notebook and picked up his pen.

Those with some ideas wrote plans, like Chen Huaizhi and Wei Hong. Those without ideas took notes, like the two freshmen: they wrote down everything they didn’t understand or couldn’t understand.

At least when I ask Lin Sicheng for advice later or tomorrow, I will be able to be targeted and organized.

In this way, the laboratory became quieter and quieter, with a rustling sound like silkworms gnawing on mulberry leaves.

Feng Lin had written about this a long time ago, saying there was no need to panic, but she was a little worried: That’s the Chinese Academy of Sciences… Can they snatch it away?
Lin Sicheng gave him a reassuring look.

Scientific research doesn't happen overnight; it takes years at the very least. As far as I can remember, it wasn't until the first half of 2011 that Professor Wang Changsui's team finally achieved some results. It wasn't until early 2012 that their work was published in an international journal.

Lin Sicheng plans to achieve initial results in two years at most, or one year at least.

Of course, this direct interception is indeed a bit shameless and unfair to Professor Wang Changsui and his team, but from a higher level: it at least saved the country two years.

Besides, it's not like they can't cooperate. The teacher and student had already discussed it: rather than fighting alone with bayonets, it would be better to be recruited.

Secondly, there is a deeper purpose: since you have to grab something sooner or later, you might as well pick one that is large enough.

As long as we succeed this time, won’t we be more likely to gain support from schools, provincial departments, or even higher-level departments when we apply for iron projects next time?
This is a helpless measure, as the opponents are really too strong: Peking University, Beijing Institute of Technology, National Museum of China, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, and the Chinese Academy of Sciences... I don't know whether others are hesitant or not, but Wang Qizhi will be the first to be hesitant.

As a disciple, shouldn't I find a way to increase my teacher's confidence?
(End of this chapter)