Chapter 1394: Throwing into the Lake
Xu Chunliang nodded: "Okay, anyway, I am very proactive in cooperating with your archaeological work. You can't complain to me about this in the future."
Xue Anning said: "I never do anything like snitching behind my back. If I have any opinions, I raise them in person."
Xu Chunliang said: "By the way, how is your father's health?"
Xue Anning said: "Thanks to you, things have improved recently."
Xu Chunliang smiled and said: "The medicine I gave him treats the symptoms but not the root cause. It seems that you have found another expert."
Xue Anning didn't want to discuss this topic with him anymore, so she said softly: "I have nothing else to do, I have to leave first. There is an important meeting today."
Xu Chunliang said: "There is actually a more important meeting than here? I have something to say, you archaeological team doesn't know how to deal with the world. Our local cultural tourism took the initiative to invite you to the meeting but didn't hold it, which made me very upset. No face."
Xue Anning said: "If I don't give you face, I won't come."
Xu Chunliang smiled and said: "So I have to thank you for giving me face."
Xue Anning said: "You're welcome. I'd be very grateful if you would interfere less with our archeology in the future."
At this time, Lu Yunqi saw Lu Yunqi calling several experts to come to the exhibition hall in a hurry. Lu Yunqi was shocked by what Xue Anning said just now. If Xue Anning was wrong, it would be fine. What if what she said was true. There are so many fakes in the museum. As the director of the museum, he must take it seriously.
Several experts gathered around the Niu Zun, all gesticulating and excited. Apparently they all concluded that the Niu Zun was real.
Xue Anning sighed and said, "Let's go, I hope these people can't identify anything at all."
The two came outside, and Lu Yunqi trotted out to follow them. Xue Anning didn't want to waste any more time, saying that she had to go back to the meeting quickly.
Lu Yunqi still didn't believe Xue Anning's judgment, and whispered: "Director Xu, it's impossible. I just invited the experts from the museum over, and they all said that the bronze bull statue is real."
Xu Chunliang said: "I don't know how good the experts you called are, but Xue Anning's level is very high. If you want to confirm this matter, it's very simple. Just call in foreign aid."
"Please ask for foreign aid?"
Xu Chunliang said: "There is a joint archaeological team nearby, and it is not too far away. I have been friends with Huang Wanglin and Huang Sanye from Linzhengtang for many years. I can invite him here with just one phone call. If you hurry, he will be here tomorrow."
Lu Yunqi said: "It's better to invite Mr. Huang. He has a great reputation and high prestige in the industry. It shouldn't be wrong if he also says it's fake."
Xu Chunliang said: "In terms of carriage and horse expenses..."
Lu Yunqi said: "I'm here to apply, and I definitely can't let people go in vain."
Xu Chunliang approached him and whispered: "You have to think carefully about how much trouble it will cause if it turns out that there are so many fakes in the cultural relics in the museum."
Of course Lu Yunqi knew that, let alone saying so much, even if only the bronze bull statue was fake, the entire Jeju Museum would be turned upside down. The next question is where did it really go? The old curators of the past will have to take responsibility, and so will the many experts who followed the pretentious appraisal process. If we continue to trace the whereabouts of the cultural relics, the incomplete preservation will reveal a big shady story.
Lu Yunqi said: "I've thought about it clearly. If this matter is not investigated clearly, I will be responsible."
Xu Chunliang looked at Lu Yunqi with a smile. He said nothing, thinking to himself, does Lu Yunqi really know nothing about this? There are so many units under the Culture and Tourism Bureau, why did this guy choose a museum? Reminiscent of Lu Yunqi's previous unsuccessful experience, he does not rule out the possibility of revenge, and reminds Lu Yunqi not to make any noise and to keep a low profile.
Xu Chunliang returned to the Bureau of Culture and Tourism and reported to Jiang Qiyong about the possible existence of fakes in the museum.
Jiang Qiyong had the same idea as Lu Yunqi on this issue. This matter must be thoroughly investigated and the issue should not be left for too long, otherwise it will not be clear in the future.
Xu Chunliang reminded Jiang Qiyong that this matter must be kept secret, and it should not be made public until the facts are found out, otherwise it would be troublesome if he alerted the snake.
Xu Chunliang contacted Huang Wanglin. Huang Wanglin's request to resign as the elder of the tired clan was not approved by Xiahou Mulan. He was planning to take time to go to Qiaocheng. Xu Chunliang happened to invite him to go south. He planned to take this opportunity to sell the two items. Things were done together.
Xu Chunliang originally thought that as long as Huang Wanglin came over, everything would be solved, but no one expected that the situation would suddenly change early the next morning.
Zhang Chengyu, the director of the museum, is missing. He didn't come home from get off work last night. He said that Lu Yunqi invited him to dinner, but he didn't come back all night. His family couldn't contact him, so they quickly called the police.
Based on the surveillance video, the police determined that the last place where Zhang Chengyu appeared was Taibaiwa. Since his last disappearance, he has not been seen in the surrounding surveillance cameras. It is currently highly suspected that Zhang Chengyu threw himself into the lake.
After analysis, the police organized and mobilized people from all walks of life to search the surrounding areas. The power of the police alone was not enough. Even the water security management brigade was notified, asking them to cooperate with the action.
This was also Zhao Hong's first major action after he came to Jeju in exchange for law enforcement. He immediately reported to Xu Chunliang.
Xu Chunliang asked him to fully cooperate with the police. Lu Yunqi was also in his office when he received the call.
Lu Yunqi said with a mournful face: "Where did Zhang Yucheng go? His family asked me for help, how do I know where he went?"
Lu Yunqi said: "They are talking nonsense. I didn't invite him at all. I didn't even call him last night."
Xu Chunliang said: "Did you tell the police?" Lu Yunqi said: "How dare I hide it?"
Xu Chunliang said: "Have you talked to him in private about the fake found in the museum?"
Lu Yunqi said: "I wanted to talk, but no. Didn't you say that Mr. Huang Wanglin was here today, and you asked me to keep a low profile. I want to wait until the appraisal has a definite result before I decide what to do."
Xu Chunliang said: "Where are the other experts in your institute?"
Lu Yunqi said: "The matter is so important that no one dares to talk nonsense, and they all believe that the cultural relics are genuine."
Lu Yunqi's cell phone rang. He answered the call and after hearing what the other party said, his expression suddenly changed. He nodded repeatedly and said, "Yes, yes, I'll be there right away. I'll be there right away."
He hung up the phone and said to Xu Chunliang: "Lao Zhang is dead."
Xu Chunliang frowned. He had not had much dealings with Zhang Yucheng, and his impression was not deep. He was not very touched when he heard the news of his death: "How did you die?"
Lu Yunqi said: "Throw yourself into the lake."
Xu Chunliang said: "The police are sure it was suicide?"
Lu Yunqi shook his head: "The police didn't say, but I think it was suicide. They asked me to go to the police station and asked me to cooperate with the investigation."
Xu Chunliang said: "Go quickly, human life is not a trivial matter."
Lu Yunqi left in a hurry, and Jiang Qiyong was notified over there, and he called Xu Chunliang over.
Xu Chunliang doesn't know much about the situation so far. He only knows that Zhang Yucheng drowned in Taibaiwa. Jiang Qiyong told him that Zhang Yucheng's body was discovered by the water security management brigade. According to police feedback, Zhang Yucheng was carrying a The bag contains several cultural relics. As for whether these cultural relics are true or false, and where they come from, we need to wait for further identification.
Because of Zhang Yucheng's identity and the involvement of many cultural relics, the case became very sensitive.
Jiang Qiyong said: "Do you think he committed suicide out of fear of crime?"
Xu Chunliang said: "We are the Bureau of Culture and Tourism, and it is not up to us to decide whether to commit suicide or not."
Jiang Qiyong sighed and said, "What did you do in the museum yesterday? Why did such a big thing happen suddenly?"
Xu Chunliang didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "Didn't I report to you when I came back yesterday? Xue Anning said that there are many fakes in the museum's collection of cultural relics, and I specifically reminded you to keep quiet."
Jiang Qiyong said: "I didn't tell anyone. Do you think someone inside the museum leaked the news?"
Xu Chunliang said: "There is no conclusion about the authenticity of the cultural relics. There is no reason for Zhang Yucheng to commit suicide in such a hurry. In fact, he still has many choices."
Jiang Qiyong said: "Afraid of crime and absconded?"
Xu Chunliang said: "It's really hard to say whether he is guilty or not. It still depends on what the police find out in the end."
Jiang Qiyong said: "You go to the Public Security Bureau. They ask our Culture and Tourism Bureau to assist in the investigation. I have been busy recently, and you have full authority to represent me."
Xu Chunliang said that you have too many things to do. It's just because you find it troublesome. Let me take care of it for you. Friendship is friendship. It's hard for him to disobey the orders assigned by his superiors. What's more, Xu Chunliang himself was also aroused.
Xu Chunliang went to the branch office under his jurisdiction. As soon as he parked his car, he saw Yang Wenguo walking out surrounded by several policemen. Originally, he should not have handled this matter, but the person who died was a deputy division cadre, and again When a luggage bag filled with cultural relics was found at the crime scene, city leaders also paid close attention to it and asked the city bureau to handle it as a major case.
Director Qi Wenbiao asked Yang Wenguo to personally take the lead in solving the case. Yang Wenguo saw Xu Chunliang and smiled at him.
Xu Chunliang took the initiative and walked over: "Director Yang, what a coincidence?"
Yang Wenguo said: "Director Xu, are you here for Zhang Yucheng's case?"
Xu Chunliang nodded. It was not a secret anyway. He guessed that Yang Wenguo also wanted to do this: "Chiang Bureau asked me to cooperate with the work."
Yang Wenguo said: "Comrade Lu Yunqi is inside."
Xu Chunliang didn't expect that Lu Yunqi had been investigated for so long. He was probably regarded as a suspect. He smiled and said, "Then I'll go in and take a look first."
Yang Wenguo said: "No, I'm in charge of this case. Director Xu, if you have time, let's go to the museum."
Xu Chunliang said: "Isn't Zhang Yucheng's body found in Taibaiwa?"
Yang Wenguo pointed to his car: "Let's talk about it after we get in the car."
Xu Chunliang wanted to drive by himself, but Yang Wenguo told him that he would have to come back later, so he got into Yang Wenguo's car and sat down in the back.
(End of chapter)