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Chapter 438 The inheritance of responsibility

The whistling mountain wind echoed in his ears. Gu Fanxing stroked the inscription on the bronze tripod, which read "Evil cannot prevail over good, and civilization will last forever." The warmth of cinnabar remained on his fingertips.

Although the crisis in Longji Mountain has subsided temporarily, she knows that the battle with Zhang Qing and the other two is far from over.

When the last batch of cultural relics were safely packed, the captain stood in the camp to count the supplies, and a long-lost smile finally appeared on his face.

The team members looked at the neatly arranged boxes of cultural relics, their bloodshot eyes showing both the relief of surviving the disaster and the pride of a full harvest.

The archaeological discoveries are truly shocking.

The bronze tripod with a hidden mercury mechanism was identified as a ritual vessel used by the ancient Dian Kingdom to worship heaven and earth. The star pattern on the tripod is completely consistent with the twenty-eight constellations recorded in "Huainanzi".

The jade piece taken out from the ear of the tripod, with the inscription "Blood Revealing Technique" on it, recorded in detail the political system of the ancient Dian Kingdom, filling the gap in historical documents.

The bronze urn containing the military deployment map provides physical evidence for the study of the ancient southwestern border military strategy.

In addition, there are a large number of pottery, bamboo slips and sacrificial items. Each cultural relic carries the splendid civilization of the ancient Dian Kingdom.

"Engineer Gu, the satellite phone is working!" Xiao Jiang ran over holding the repaired equipment, an excited smile on his face.

An urgent telegram from the institute followed, requiring the archaeological team to immediately transport the cultural relics to the provincial capital museum for professional protection.

The captain patted Gu Fanxing on the shoulder and said, "This time, it's all thanks to you young people. If it weren't for your many ideas, our trip wouldn't have been so smooth."

Gu Fanxing looked at the captain's tired but determined eyes, and a feeling of respect welled up in his heart.

Throughout the entire archaeological process, the captain was like a stabilizing force, always making the right decisions at critical moments.

The mountain road on the return journey became extremely muddy after the rain, and three trucks transporting cultural relics formed a column and moved forward slowly.

The tires of the lead vehicle driven by the captain kept slipping. He gripped the steering wheel tightly, and beads of sweat on his forehead dripped down the edge of his helmet.

"Everyone, pay attention and keep safe!" His hoarse but powerful voice came from the intercom.

Technician Lin sat in the co-pilot seat, holding a portable geological radar, closely monitoring the condition of the mountain. The numbers constantly jumping on the screen showed that the soil moisture content on the right slope was close to the warning line.

When we reached the Eagle's Beak Cliff section, the originally gloomy sky suddenly flashed with lightning and thunder.

Raindrops as big as beans hit the car window, forming blurry water marks.

In the second vehicle that Xiao Jiang was escorting, the alarm of the constant temperature box suddenly sounded.

He didn't even bother to put on his raincoat and opened the carriage to check in the rain. He found that rainwater had seeped in and caused a short circuit.

Gu Fanxing, Ling Jiuer and two others came to support with toolboxes. The four of them repaired the problem in the rain for nearly half an hour and finally eliminated the fault.

Just as the convoy was about to leave the mountains, an accident happened again.

The road ahead was blocked by fallen trees, and even more disturbing was the pungent smell of gasoline that filled the air.

“There’s an ambush!”

The captain's voice came through the intercom.

The team members quickly got out of the car and formed a defensive formation.

The captain took out the walkie-talkie from his waist and calmly commanded: "Lao Wang, take two people to guard the cultural relics vehicle, and the others follow me!" Gu Fanxing raised the flashlight and saw a flickering figure behind the tree - it was Zhang Qing's accomplice!

"You think you can leave so easily?"

A man in a baseball cap appeared with a sneer, shaking a gasoline bottle in his hand.

It turned out that they were unwilling to accept failure and attempted to burn the cultural relics when the archaeological team returned.

At the critical moment, Lao Wang quietly went around behind the other person and subdued him with a neat grab.

The other team members also quickly controlled the remaining people and searched them for the remote control of the time bomb.

The captain quickly stepped forward, snatched the remote control, and said angrily: "Do you know what you are doing! These are national treasures!"

"Call the police!" The captain's voice was calm and firm.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief when the red and blue lights of the police car illuminated the mountains again.

This accident not only did not make them retreat, but made everyone more determined to protect the cultural relics.

After arriving in the provincial capital, the cultural relics were successfully handed over to the museum.

Experts highly praised these discoveries, calling them one of the most important achievements in southwestern archaeology in recent years.

At the celebration banquet, the director raised his glass and said: "This significant achievement is inseparable from the efforts of every team member. Especially the team leader, who led everyone to overcome numerous difficulties and successfully completed the task!"

The captain stood up and said, "This is all thanks to everyone. I just did what I had to do."

At the same time, Zhang Qing and the other two were severely punished by the law.

Upon investigation, it was found that they were not only suspected of destroying cultural relics and intentionally injuring people, but also had close ties with black market cultural relics dealers.

The court ultimately sentenced Zhang Qing to three years in prison, and Li Xuan and Zhao Lin were each sentenced to two years in prison.

This verdict caused a strong reaction in the archaeological community.

"It's so satisfying!" Lao Wang slammed the table in anger at the archaeological team's summary meeting. "These people only care about their own interests and don't take national cultural relics seriously at all!"

Xiao Jiang was also outraged: "The trap they set almost killed us, they deserve a heavy sentence!"

Gu Fanxing fell into deep thought: "We were lucky this time, but how many cultural relics across the country are facing such threats?"

The captain said earnestly: "This incident has sounded the alarm for all of us. Cultural relics protection is not only a race against time, but also a battle of wits and courage with these criminals."

In order to let more people understand the importance of cultural relics protection, the archaeological team was invited to hold lectures in many universities and museums.

The auditorium of Jiangcheng University was packed.

Gu Fanxing stood on the podium, and the large screen behind him played precious images of the Longji Mountain archaeological excavation.

When the screen showed Zhang Qing and others tampering with the map and destroying the equipment, the students in the audience exclaimed in surprise.

"Every cultural relic is an irreplaceable witness to history," she said in a powerful voice. "To protect them is to protect the roots and soul of our nation."

After the lecture, a white-haired old professor held Gu Fanxing's hand tightly and said, "I have been studying the ancient Dian Kingdom for decades, and your discoveries have solved many academic problems. But what makes me even more gratified is seeing your young people's determination to protect cultural relics." The old professor's words made Gu Fanxing's eyes moist.

The story of the Longji Mountain archaeological excavation has also sparked heated discussions on social media.

Netizens commented: "It turns out that archaeologists face so many unknown hardships. Those who destroy cultural relics must be severely punished. Salute the heroes who protect history." These comments warmed the hearts of the archaeological team members.

A week later, the archaeological team returned to the institute, and the institute held a commendation meeting.

Leaders from the National Cultural Heritage Administration also visited the site and presented the archaeological team with the "National Advanced Collective in Cultural Heritage Protection" medal. They solemnly stated, "In the face of threats and destruction, you have defended historical heritage with your lives. This perseverance is worth learning from."

When young team members such as Gu Fanxing and Ling Jiuer received the "Young Archaeology Pioneer" certificates, the audience applauded for a long time.

After the commendation meeting, the director announced the establishment of the "Ancient Dian Kingdom Special Research Group", with the team leader as the group leader, and Gu Fanxing and Ling Jiuer as core members.

"The discovery at Longji Mountain is just the tip of the iceberg," the director said, looking out the window at the sunlight, his eyes determined. "Next, we will bring more historical truths to light!"

After the meeting, the director gathered the team members together and pulled out a few old photos from his pocket. "When my master introduced me to the industry, he said that the mission of archaeologists is to give an account of history. Now, it's your turn to take on this responsibility."

As the sun sets, in the distance, new archaeological equipment is being loaded onto a truck, representing the hope of heading to the next site.

Gu Fanxing knew that the baton of protecting civilization had been grasped, and ahead, there were countless unknowns waiting for them to explore and protect.

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