"Zhuang Rui, have you decided not to participate in the later compilation and research of the documents unearthed in Dunhuang?"
The night before Professor Meng left the military camp in Jiuquan and returned to Beijing, Professor Meng called Zhuang Rui into his room. He originally wanted to discuss with Zhuang Rui his research direction on Dunhuang documents, but who knew that he heard from Zhuang Rui?
A decision that surprised Professor Meng.
The first thing Zhuang Rui said when he entered the room and sat down was that he would not join the research team on Dunhuang documents, but would continue the field scientific research and had even booked the next stop.
"Teacher, I have never done any research on Dunhuang culture. When I was in graduate school, my main focus was not on this area. Now even if I participate, I will just sit back and enjoy the results. I still want to try to see if I can find tombs from the Yuan Dynasty or the Xixia period.
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As for fame and fortune, to be honest, Zhuang Rui has more than enough. He is worth hundreds of millions and is an expert and master-level figure in several fields. The results of Dunhuang research may be extremely important to others, but Zhuang Rui really
Didn't pay much attention to it.
"You... why don't you listen to my advice? Zhuang Rui, do you know that as long as you participate, your full researcher level and doctoral thesis will be easily passed. I said, why don't you listen?
It’s hard to get into trouble..."
Professor Meng felt quite troubled when he saw Zhuang Rui, who was unwilling to give in. As Zhuang Rui's mentor, he really thought about Zhuang Rui, and the discovery this time was indeed made under the leadership of Zhuang Rui.
Zhuang Rui should enjoy the fruits of victory.
The emergence of Dunhuang documents this time can be said to be the most far-reaching and influential national archaeological event since the excavation of the Ming Tombs. As long as Zhuang Rui can participate and preside over a research project, then even if he retires, Zhuang Rui will
He will become a young expert that cannot be ignored in the domestic scientific research community.
Although Professor Meng has many students all over the world, those students have not yet reached the peak of their careers, and their voice and status in the domestic archaeological community are still far behind his own. Therefore, Professor Meng very much hopes that before he retires,
Can train a successor.
After reviewing his students several times, Professor Meng found that the youngest Zhuang Rui was the most suitable.
Zhuang Rui's discovery of the pirate island abroad a few years ago opened up a historical mystery. The subsequent discovery of Liu Xiu's tomb in China allowed the domestic scientific research community to fill a gap in the history of the Eastern Han Dynasty.
Later, when Zhuang Rui was in graduate school, he focused on underwater archeology. First, he successfully salvaged an ancient sunken ship from the Song Dynasty in the deep sea for the first time. Later, he made great contributions when salvaging the "Awa Maru", which made the "Beijing Man" who had been missing for more than half a century
"Skull Fossil" is released.
These archaeological excavations have had a far-reaching impact and caused a great sensation. In fact, it stands to reason that any of Zhuang Rui's archaeological discoveries can establish his position in the archaeological community, but that
Huizhuang Rui is too young. Although he has made many achievements, his theoretical knowledge cannot keep up.
In addition, Zhuang Rui himself is relatively low-key, rarely attends some academic conferences, and has few opportunities to appear on relevant occasions, so Zhuang Rui's reputation in the archaeological community is not very loud.
But this time the emergence of Dunhuang documents is an excellent opportunity. Firstly, it was discovered by the archaeological team led by Zhuang Rui, which has advantages and persuasiveness. Secondly, these documentary materials are the easiest to produce results. As long as Zhuang Rui
If Rui identifies a research direction, it is easy to achieve results.
In this way, Zhuang Rui's shortcoming of insufficient theoretical knowledge will be made up for, and he will become the top archaeological expert in the country. This is Professor Meng's greatest expectation for Zhuang Rui.
But what Professor Meng never expected was that Zhuang Rui would ignore this easy achievement and still go looking for the illusory tombs of the Yuan Dynasty. Isn't this losing sesame seeds and picking up watermelons?
Professor Meng took a deep breath, slowed down his voice and said: "Zhuang Rui, since the Yuan Dynasty, although some Yuan Dynasty tombs have been discovered, they are all tombs of Han people who were officials in the Yuan Dynasty, while the Mongolian emperors and nobles
None of the tombs have been found, and many people have searched for them for thousands of years, but nothing has been found. I said, would you think about it again?"
Although Zhuang Rui is his student, Professor Meng knows that he has a wide range of interests and has achieved greater achievements than himself in many fields, so he really doesn't dare to force Zhuang Rui to obey him like he does with those students who have just entered school.
if.
"Haha, teacher, someone has to do everything. The Yuan Dynasty lasted for ninety-seven years and produced 11 emperors. I don't believe that all of them were buried in the sky?"
Zhuang Rui still firmly believes in his point of view, and he will definitely find something when he goes to the prairie.
Although there were water burials, sky burials, cremations and other burial forms in ancient times, Zhuang Rui believed that with the strong military strength of the Yuan Dynasty, the emperors would never be allowed to be buried in such a shabby way after their death, and they would definitely be buried with rich burial objects.
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"Sky burial is naturally impossible, but with the Mongolian burial method, it is impossible for you to find any emperor's tomb after thousands of years have passed..."
Professor Meng shook his head. He had also conducted in-depth research on the tomb forms of the Yuan Dynasty for a while, and concluded from the few remaining fragments of historical data that the Mongolian tombs were extremely deep, often tens or even hundreds of meters underground.
the following.
It is conceivable that on the prairie where the wind blows the grass and no cattle or sheep can be seen, and has gone through thousands of years of erosion, whoever has the ability to find tombs from such a deep underground is truly a god.
Therefore, Professor Meng had to give up his research on the tombs of the Yuan Dynasty, because no matter how much he researched, there was no physical reference and no results could be obtained at all.
That's why Professor Meng persuaded him so earnestly when he saw that Zhuang Rui wanted to take the detour he had taken before.
"Teacher, I still insist on my choice. I believe that if the tombs of the Yuan Dynasty emperors can be found, it will also fill the gap in the archeology of the Yuan Dynasty imperial tombs in our country. I think... that is more valuable than studying the Dunhuang documents.
Bigger…”
Zhuang Rui's indifferent attitude made Professor Meng finally lose his patience, and said with a straight face: "Nonsense, who doesn't know the importance of the imperial tombs of the Yuan Dynasty? Everyone who studies archaeology wants to find it, but has anyone found it?
?Young people should be down-to-earth and not too high-minded..."
When he said this, Professor Meng felt that his words were a bit harsh. He picked up the teacup at hand and took a sip of water. When he glanced at Zhuang Rui, he couldn't help but get angry. The boy didn't take his words seriously at all.
"Forget it, you guys are just like me back then, never look back until you hit the wall..."
Professor Meng thought of when he was young and couldn't help but sigh, and then said: "Well, your time for this field scientific examination is not short. I will give you another half month. If you don't gain anything,
We must return to Beijing immediately to prepare for the Dunhuang Culture World Exchange Academic Conference to be held in Beijing next month..."
Seeing that Zhuang Rui couldn't be moved, Professor Meng had no choice but to do the next best thing and let Zhuang Rui show up at the Dunhuang academic seminar next month. After all, Zhuang Rui was also the discoverer of these Dunhuang documents, and the honor he deserved was still
Indispensable.
Zhuang Rui was such an old man, so of course he could hear his mentor's concern. He nodded and said, "Teacher, I will do as you say, thank you..."
"Xiao Ren is still following you, but the work of sorting out that batch of Dunhuang documents is very tedious. I will take these graduate students back. You have to remember that if you don't find anything within half a month, you must go back, otherwise Senior Brother Ren will follow you.
But there is no benefit to be gained from this archaeological discovery..."
It can be seen from Mr. Meng's words that he still values Zhuang Rui the most. He actually asked Ren Chunqiang to give up the opportunity to join Dunhuang research and let him follow Zhuang Rui. However, this also meant that he would force Zhuang Rui to return to Beijing as soon as possible.
"Teacher, this can't be done. This opportunity is very important to senior brother..."
Zhuang Rui waved his hands after hearing Professor Meng's words. Are you kidding me? Zhuang Rui may not care about professional titles and honors, but Dr. Ren relies on this to make a living. If this happens, won't he be blamed to death by his senior brother?
Professor Meng's eyes widened and he said: "What's wrong? I will help him get whatever he deserves, and I will help him get it. But I won't let anyone worry, so I can rest assured if he follows me..."
"Okay, teacher..."
Zhuang Rui shook his head helplessly and accepted the instructor's arrangement. Anyway, he thought about it. If his senior brother was affected in any way because of him, he would probably be compensated more financially.
"Brother Ren, you don't blame me for kidnapping you to the prairie, do you?"
The car Peng Fei was driving was speeding on the prairie. It was midsummer. The birds were singing and the flowers were fragrant on the prairie. The air was fresh and the sky reflected by the green grass looked particularly blue.
The Huizhou wind blows, the pastures flutter, and the scenery of "cattle and sheep are seen in the wind-blown grass" is everywhere. Under the blue sky and white clouds, the endless grassland, herds of cattle and sheep, galloping horses and herdsmen waving their saddles, galloping horses
The heroic appearance is in full view.
Two days ago, Zhuang Rui, Peng Fei and Dr. Ren returned to Dunhuang to retrieve their cars, and then passed through Ningxia from Alxa League to Shizuishan City and entered the vast prairie.
From the windy and sandy northwest to the grassland, my whole mentality has completely changed. The green that meets my eyes and the desolation of the northwest form a very sharp contrast.
Dr. Ren had no complaints about continuing to follow Zhuang Rui, and said with a smile: "I didn't expect to see such a scenery now. It's so beautiful, without any trace of modernization, it makes people feel peaceful..."
