Guanzhong Tomb Robbery Notes

"But Shangluo is a poor and remote place. In history, it didn't even become the capital of a small dynasty. It doesn't seem like a place where a large tomb can be found."

"I suggest you continue your research along the Guanzhong Road. From Baoji to Weinan, all of them are good places for finding large tombs."

Boss Dong is very knowledgeable.

There are countless large tombs from the Western Zhou Dynasty to the Han and Tang Dynasties on the Guanzhong Road. In comparison, Shangluo is much more shabby.

There are only the legends of the Four Elders of Shangshan and the past stories of Shang Yang's fiefdom. The most famous tomb is probably the Tomb of Li Mi.

But the real tomb of Li Mi is in Jun County, Henan Province. In 69 AD, when the Wei River was being dredged, Li Mi's epitaph was found at the bottom of the river and was taken home by villagers to build houses and walls.

During the second cultural relics survey in Henan Province in 77, the epitaph of Li Mi used in wall construction was discovered and subsequently moved to the Jun County Museum for collection.

The excavation of the epitaph has basically confirmed that the tomb is Li Mi's tomb in Shangluo, and it is highly likely that the person buried there is not Li Mi.

"I went to Shangluo mainly to help a friend. I wanted to find some sacrificial relics from the Shang and Zhou dynasties. I don't know if I can find anything there."

I explained it briefly.

Boss Dong smiled and nodded: "Is that so? Then it seems I don't have to worry anymore."

"I was hoping you'd find something good, but I happened to be back in Hong Kong during those few days, so I'd miss out on it."

"Brother Dong, you're worrying too much. Our agreement is always valid, and I'll definitely give you my first look at the things."

"Hahaha, good brother!"

Boss Dong laughed happily and took out red wine and highball glasses from the cabinet.

"Since you want to pretend to be a Hong Kong businessman, then I'll have a good talk with you."

The deep red wine is poured into a tall glass.

Wang Hu and I stared at it in amazement.

I had never seen red wine at that time, let alone a wine glass.

"Boss Dong, why don't you fill it up?" Wang Hu asked curiously.

When drinking white wine, people use large cups and bowls, and they must be filled to the brim. Drinking and eating meat in big gulps can show a man's heroism.

But the red wine was poured to the bottom of the glass, less than half a glass, which made it look petty.

Boss Dong laughed heartily and said, "Red wine and white wine are drunk differently."

"Only the poor in Hong Kong drink white wine. The upper class drink red wine, yellow wine, or foreign liquor."

"When drinking red wine, you need to decant it first. You can't just drink from the glass. You need to shake it gently like this to revive the wine..."

Boss Dong held the wine glass and shook it gracefully. After a moment, he gently sniffed the aroma of the wine, revealing an intoxicated expression.

"It has an elegant and deep fruity aroma. You should try it too."

I tried my best to imitate Boss Dong's movements, and I managed to learn them somewhat.

But Wang Hu is no match for him.

He shook the glass clumsily and almost spilled the wine.

"I really can't do this delicate work."

"Boss Dong, Master Chen, take your time to savor it. I, Huzi, will perform for you a show of Zhu Bajie eating a ginseng fruit."

Wang Hu took a gulp.

As the red wine entered his mouth, his expression became very rich.

In one second, the facial features were squeezed together, and in the next second, they scattered in different directions.

In the end, I wanted to vomit but didn't dare to, so I swallowed it with all my strength.

It’s no wonder that Wang Hu is like this. People who drink red wine for the first time will be somewhat uncomfortable with the taste of tannins in the wine.

"Ahhh~ this smell."

"I am a wild boar and cannot eat fine bran."

Boss Dong burst out laughing at his expression: "You looked quite funny just now. I looked similar to you when I first drank red wine."

"You have to savor red wine slowly. Once you get used to it, you'll be able to appreciate its beauty."

"Brother Stone, you try it."

I took a small sip and the sour taste was indeed not very pleasant.

But after drinking a few more sips and getting used to it, I felt the difference. I could gradually feel the fruity aroma and the wonderful aftertaste.

“The fruit aroma is delicate and elegant, and the aftertaste is so rich that I don’t even know how to describe it.”

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Boss Dong smiled and applauded.

"Great!"

"You can taste the delicate and elegant fruit aroma and rich aftertaste on your first sip. Your palate is quite impressive."

"Brother Shi Tou, all you need to become an upper-class person is money!"

"I believe that if you work hard for a few years, you'll be able to make it big in Hong Kong Island. I'm counting on you!"

The praise is sincere, but the empty promises are also sincere.

I was young and energetic at that time, and I really bought into his promises, looking forward to going to Hong Kong Island to broaden my horizons.

If I could become successful in Hong Kong Island, I would be able to ask Professor Zhang to marry Zhang Nan.

After drinking, Boss Dong made a few phone calls.

He helped me rent a car from the concierge fleet and also contacted the Provincial Foreign Affairs Office, asking me to represent him in an investment investigation in Shangluo.

In this way, I will have an impeccable official identity, and no one will suspect me even if I am young.

"This is Director Liu from the Provincial Foreign Affairs Office. If you have any questions, just contact him and mention my name."

"Remember to buy a pair of gold-rimmed glasses. They make you look refined and knowledgeable, and also enhance your temperament."

"Thank you, Brother Dong."

I put away the note with the phone number on it.

I am very grateful to Boss Dong for providing me with such an important relationship channel.

This is the director of a provincial government department.

Not the village director!

A commoner like me may never come into contact with people of this level in my entire life.

But Boss Dong gave me a chance.

As long as you seize the opportunity, you will at least be able to use the tiger's skin as a banner in the future.

"We brothers are welcome."

"Director Liu and I have a very good relationship."

"As long as it's not something too outrageous, if you mention my name to him, he can usually help solve it."

After hearing these words, I suddenly realized the importance of getting to know official figures.

Logically speaking, people in our line of work should avoid people in official positions.

But that is just the thinking logic of a little thief.

As the saying goes: He who steals a hook will be put to death, and he who steals a country will become a prince.

If you want to become bigger and stronger, you have to embrace people in official positions, or even become a person in official positions.

Later, the Song family in Luoyang did just that, and did it on a very large scale.

But those who do too much evil will eventually destroy themselves.

The Song family was eventually caught by the law. The second and fourth sons, who were officials, were sent to jail, while the third son, the boss of tomb robbery, trafficking and smuggling, fled overseas.

Back to the hospital.

I left Cui Hao's sister to help take care of grandpa, and told Zhang Nan about my plan to go to Shangluo to get information.

After everything was arranged, we set off in two groups.

Cui Hao and his companions took a train to Shangluo to gather information from the countryside.

I took Wang Hu and rode in a GAZ car from the provincial ceremonial fleet to the Shangluo Regional Administrative Office.

After driving for a whole morning, we finally arrived at the Shangluo Administrative Office.

There were already staff waiting at the door to greet us.

"Is it Mr. Chen, a Hong Kong businessman?"

"You are truly a handsome young man with great potential. I am Hong Guangxiang, deputy director of the Shangluo District Administrative Office."

"Oh, Deputy Director Hong."

I spoke in a condescending tone.

She looked up, pretending to look at the office building, and didn't look at the hand he extended to shake.

This is what Boss Dong taught me.

As a Hong Kong businessman, you must be proud.

It's best to act arrogant and condescending; local people will buy into this.

If you act nice and talkable, they will just take advantage of you.

Hong Guangxiang's outstretched hand froze in mid-air.

Seeing that I had no intention of shaking hands, he smiled awkwardly and withdrew his hand, grabbing the corner of his clothes.

"Commissioner Geng was originally going to receive you in person, but he had a last-minute meeting..."

"Is it more important to receive Hong Kong businessmen who come for investment inspection?" I asked with a smile.

"Director Liu from the Provincial Foreign Affairs Office said a lot of good things, so I agreed to come and visit."

"So this is your attitude?"