A week later, in a corner of H University’s campus, the building of the Archaeology Department was filled with a tense and exciting atmosphere.

In order to verify the students' practical skills, the department carefully planned a small-scale field investigation. The destination was Shaanxi, an ancient land full of historical heritage. Gu Fanxing and Ling Jiuer were lucky to be selected into the investigation team with their solid professional foundation and outstanding performance.

During this expedition, they will form an elite team of more than ten people together with their mentor, experienced staff, team doctor and six other equally outstanding students to embark on this journey of exploring the mysteries of history.

The moment Gu Fanxing learned that she was selected, she felt both excited and determined.

She understood that this investigation was not only an important test of her academic performance, but also a rare opportunity to temporarily break away from the intense preparations for revenge, devote herself to the archaeological career she loved, and draw new strength.

She stood at the dormitory window, looking into the distance, and secretly vowed to gain something from this investigation and lay a more solid foundation for her future.

In the days before departure, the entire team quickly entered a state of intensive preparation.

Mentor Zhang Mingrui is a senior expert who has been engaged in the field of archaeology for many years. He convened several preparatory meetings.

In the conference room, the projector was flickering, and the screen displayed a detailed map of the Shaanxi survey site, previous archaeological excavation data, and the key objectives and expected results of this survey.

"Students, this expedition is extremely important and you must be fully prepared." The instructor's voice was like a bell, his eyes full of expectation and rigor, "We must not only collect new archaeological data, but also pay attention to practical operation standards and teamwork tacit understanding.

Shaanxi has a long history. From the Banpo Culture to the Terracotta Warriors of Qin, from the ruins of the Han Chang'an City to the Eighteen Tombs of the Tang Dynasty, every inch of its land carries the memory of Chinese civilization.

The area we are visiting this time may involve the site of a small aristocratic settlement in the Western Zhou Dynasty. According to historical records, this place was once the territory of the Zhou royal family to enfeoff princes. There may be tombs, sacrificial pits and other relics around it, which are of key significance for studying the political system, social structure and cultural customs of the Western Zhou Dynasty. "

Gu Fanxing sat at the conference table, listening attentively to every word of his mentor, and the pen in his hand kept recording key information in his notebook.

She knew very well that details determine success or failure, and any negligence might affect the entire process and outcome of the investigation.

According to the instructor's arrangement, the team members began to divide the work and cooperate to prepare the equipment and materials needed for various investigations.

The students in charge of tool management carefully checked the list to ensure that every archaeological tool was complete and intact.

From the exquisite Luoyang shovel to brushes and hand shovels of different models, to various reagents and materials used for cultural relics protection, all were inspected and sorted one by one.

They also prepared some spare tools to prevent accidental damage in the wild.

Ling Jiuer and several classmates were responsible for collecting and organizing relevant historical documents.

They shuttled between the library's ancient books library and electronic data room, and consulted a large number of classics, papers and archaeological reports about ancient civilizations in Shaanxi Province.

These materials should be sorted, screened, copied and bound into books so that they can be consulted and referred to at any time during the inspection.

Each piece of information is like a key that may provide key clues to solving the mystery of the archaeological site.

Gu Fanxing took the initiative to undertake the task of communicating and coordinating with the relevant local departments and institutions in the inspection area.

She contacted local cultural relics protection units, museums, village committees, etc. many times by phone and email to learn in detail about the current situation of the investigation site, the surrounding environment, and some possible practical problems and precautions.

With her sincere attitude and professional qualities, she won the support and cooperation of all local parties, laying a good foundation for the team's smooth entry.

When it comes to material preparation, no one dares to be careless.

Taking into account the outdoor environment of the investigation site, the students prepared enough tents, sleeping bags, moisture-proof mats and other camping equipment to ensure a relatively comfortable and safe resting environment in the wild.

In terms of food, we selected dry food, canned food and drinking water that are easy to preserve and rich in nutrition to meet the dietary needs during the inspection.

At the same time, commonly used medicines and first aid equipment are also provided to prevent team members from feeling unwell or accidentally injured during the inspection.

In addition to material preparations, team members also conducted multiple training and drills on field archaeological skills.

At the school’s simulated archaeological site, they simulated various archaeological scenarios that they might encounter and conducted repeated practices and operations.

The instructor patiently guided and corrected everyone's movements and methods, emphasizing the importance and standardization of each step.

Gu Fanxing showed her carefulness and patience during the excavation practice.

She skillfully used the Luoyang shovel to carry out exploratory excavation, judging the underground conditions based on the color, texture and inclusions of the soil, with precise and neat movements.

When cleaning the simulated cultural relics, her technique was gentle and steady, as if she was treating a rare treasure, afraid of causing the slightest damage to it.

Ling Jiuer performed outstandingly in surveying and recording cultural relics.

She skillfully uses various surveying and mapping tools to accurately measure and draw simulated cultural relics, accurately recording detailed information such as the shape, size, and patterns of the cultural relics.

At the same time, she is also good at observing and analyzing the characteristics of cultural relics. She can make preliminary judgments and inferences on the age, use and cultural background of cultural relics based on the knowledge she has learned, providing an important basis for subsequent research work.

As the departure date approached, the team members became more and more excited and nervous.

They went through the final packing on campus, checking every piece of luggage and equipment to make sure nothing important was left behind.

Gu Fanxing and Ling Jiuer stood downstairs of the dormitory building, their hearts full of anticipation and longing for the inspection.

"Xingxing, do you think we will make any major discoveries this time?" Ling Jiuer's eyes were shining with excitement and her cheeks were slightly flushed with excitement.

Gu Fanxing raised his head slightly and looked at the sky, his eyes revealing determination and confidence: "I don't know what we will find, but I believe that as long as we work hard and don't miss any details, we will definitely gain something. This inspection is a rare opportunity for us, we must cherish it."

On a sunny morning, the team members gathered at the campus gate. They were dressed in professional archaeological uniforms, carrying heavy bags, and waiting for the departure vehicle in high spirits.

Instructor Zhang Mingrui checked everyone's equipment and personnel situation again and nodded with satisfaction.

"Students, we are about to embark on a journey full of challenges and unknowns. I hope that everyone can unite and cooperate, give full play to their professional advantages, abide by the inspection discipline, and ensure their own safety. Let us work together to uncover the mystery of this ancient land of Shaanxi and contribute our own strength to the cause of archaeology!" The instructor's words were brief and powerful, inspiring the morale of every team member.

The car started slowly. Gu Fanxing looked at the scenery passing by outside the window, with a lot of thoughts in his mind.

She knows that this field trip will be another important turning point in her life, where she will gain knowledge, friendship and growth, and accumulate more energy for the future.

Along the way, the team members were full of expectations and speculation.

As they got closer to Shaanxi, everyone became more and more excited, as if they could already see the historical relics hidden underground for thousands of years, waiting for them to discover and interpret, adding a strong stroke to the inheritance and development of human civilization.

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