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Chapter 2 Morality and Interests
Lin Ran nodded. The benefits from tomb robbing were too great. The next tomb robbing would bring at least tens of thousands of dollars in benefits.
You can earn more if you sell to foreigners. People are profit-seeking creatures.
The country has also discovered this. Since it cannot prohibit it, it is better to cooperate with the moderate Southern Tufuzi and purchase cultural relics from them to reduce losses.
Therefore, the state actually provides certain support to the Southern Tufuzi.
It's just that it doesn't show on the surface. If you catch a Southern native, you usually just make a note and turn a blind eye and let them go.
But if they catch the Northern Tufuzi, what awaits them is often fixed-term imprisonment or even peanuts!
Especially the precious cultural relics excavated by the Southern Tufuzi, the people in the museum would just turn a blind eye and buy them at high prices, and even go to their hometowns regularly to purchase them.
Everyone in the Northern faction shouted for beatings, and they knew they were not popular, so they became more arrogant and domineering.
Not only did they wantonly destroy the structure of the tomb, but they also smuggled cultural relics overseas for sale, which was completely against the country.
With Liu Jingfeng's promise, Lin Ran believed his words.
"I told you that joining your team is impossible, but cooperation is possible." Lin Ranyou said with a smile.
If he really just wants to make money, why not just join Liulicang in Jianghua, or go to the National Palace Museum, where he can also get a good job.
Why take the legal risk to join the Tufuzi team?
Liu Jingfeng couldn't help but feel a little disappointed, and then asked: "Brother Lin, what cooperation are you talking about?"
"Didn't I say it before? I can help you identify the cultural relics. At the same time, if you have problems in the tomb that you can't solve, I can also try to go there with you." Lin Ran explained.
Lin Ran emphasized again: "We are just cooperating. It does not mean that I will join your team."
"At the same time, as a partner, I have two requirements for you."
"First, some tomb structures are easily damaged. I will not allow you to enter them without complete assurance."
"Second, all cultural relics in the tombs can be sold to anyone, but they must not be sold to foreigners."
"If you don't agree, it's impossible for me to cooperate with you."
Lin Ran's attitude was extremely determined.
This was his principle after his rebirth. His original goal was to find a way to bring back the cultural relics that were scattered abroad. If he kept selling them while exchanging them back, he would never be able to complete the task.
Since we want to cooperate with Tufuzi, we must make an agreement in three chapters.
With his understanding of the Southern faction, these two requirements should not be difficult to achieve.
If the other party refuses, it's better to part ways in advance.
In the 80s, the state focused on regulating food and industrial production, and the management of antiques and cultural relics was not strict.
Although we are cracking down on tomb robbers, there are not enough manpower to control them.
It also gives the tomb robbers an opportunity to take advantage of it, as long as they find a way to bribe one of the managers.
Culture can be shipped abroad through shipping and auctioned at high prices, thus making high profits.
At the same time, the state will also cooperate with tomb robbers.
Because their archaeological team was limited and they continued to allow the northerners to destroy the tomb, their losses were even greater.
Therefore, spending money to buy southern cultural relics is actually a disguised measure.
Lin Ran planned to do it more thoroughly, and cooperated with the Southern Tufuzi to excavate the cultural relics and sell them to the state at a low price, or give them to his mentor for protection.
This is also his wish as a member of the National Museum.
Taking advantage of the fact that cultural relics have not yet been lost on a large scale, he is naturally willing to contribute.
This is on the side of righteousness!
The most important thing is that he has "Lu Ban Shu" in his hand, as well as a map of Dingling.
He has been looking for a reliable Tufuzi team, although Liu Jingfeng expressed his trust in himself.
But Lin Ran didn't completely believe them yet, and didn't plan to tell the story about Dingling now.
You can also earn a good income by following them.
Not to mention the resources in his hand, in his mind, there are at least ten tombs that have not been discovered yet. There is no map of them, and there is no record in the Lu Ban Book.
Only experienced native masters can open the door.
This is from the perspective of personal interests!
Liu Jingfeng thought for a moment and laughed.
"Brother Lin, I can't tell that although you are not from a family of tomb robbers, your ideas coincide with our southern sect."
"Okay, I promise you."
Liu Jingfeng gave a thumbs up and said to Lin Ran: "Brother Lin is not only talented, but also caring about the country. It is really a blessing for us in China. I, Liu, can't refuse."
Lin Ran smiled knowingly: "Then I wish us a happy cooperation!"
As a tomb robber, Liu Jingfeng actually has a legacy from his ancestors.
Since he was a child, his master told him that making money is secondary, and bringing the treasures left by his ancestors to the sun is the main purpose of their business.
Similar to Lu Yingjie, they were also attacked by the Northern Faction during the incident and suffered heavy losses.
Therefore, his hatred for the Northern Faction was not disguised.
After Lin Ran's reminder, he couldn't help but think of his master who was killed by the Northern Sect and the heroic words he told him before he died.
"These are the treasures of our ancestors and our Chinese history. They must not fall into the hands of outsiders."
Scenes appeared in his mind, and Liu Jingfeng actually showed a hint of sadness.
He solemnly swore: "Brother Lin, I promise you that my team will never violate our oath. If we disobey, we will be struck by lightning!"
Lin Ran looked at his determined eyes and felt deeply.
People like them who often go to the grave will not swear easily.
Because in their culture, they believe in reincarnation and retribution.
Since he made this poisonous oath, it means that he will never break his promise.
He is indeed a trustworthy person.
Lin Ran cupped his hands and said with a smile: "Mr. Liu declares his righteousness and wishes us a happy cooperation!"
"Definitely!" Liu Jingfeng also laughed in relief.
When one thing comes to an end, there's another.
Lin Ran asked: "Let's talk about this mural again. How much are you willing to transfer it for?"
"I won't sell it for any money." Liu Jingfeng said without giving in. "This mural has special meaning to me, so I won't sell it."
"But, for my sake, I can give you some preferential prices when you buy paintings in the store." Liu Jingfeng smiled and solicited business for himself.
"What's the discounted price?" Lin Ran thought of the quotation given to him by the store manager. Those shocking figures were something he couldn't afford now.
"Of course it's the original price." Liu Jingfeng is also a businessman in addition to his status as a local master.
In Shangyanshang, I asked about the prices of several paintings. It was not that Lin Ran couldn't buy them, but there was no demand for them for the time being.
He decided to try his luck in other stores. After all, it is impossible for every boss to be as professional as this store manager.
So he said to Liu Jingfeng: "Brother Liu, I have some other things to do, so I'll leave first. This mural is of great significance. You must keep it and don't fall into the hands of others."
Liu Jingfeng had told him before that foreigners wanted to acquire this painting and even hired Chinese people to disguise it.
Not selling may be the best option.
"Brother Lin, don't worry! It won't be long before we meet again!"
Liu Jingfeng agreed wholeheartedly and sent the two of them out of the store in person. The joy in his eyes was beyond words!