area51novel Chapter 516
Chapter 516
In the talks with Xiao Ran, Prince William did not get any substantial benefits, but it was not for nothing.
At least he figured out that Xiao Ran was willing to sell those important manuscripts of Shakespeare, as well as the historical documents and antique artifacts of the Plantagenet family.
Of course, to successfully acquire those treasures, you also have to get Yale University and the Boston City Hall.
Prince William is full of confidence in this.
He was always curious about the mysterious parchment map and a few title deeds, but he didn't even have the opportunity to look at it.
After the talks, it was close to 10 a.m.
Prince William, accompanied by a large number of lawmakers, went to visit the Massachusetts State Capitol and will later hold talks with the Boston city government.
They left the state capitol to prepare for today's joint exploration.
As for the joint press conference to be held immediately, he arranged for one of his employees to come forward to explain the situation, but did not accept interviews with media reporters.
Yale University and the Boston City Government will also send people to explain the situation and be interviewed by media reporters.
In the blink of an eye, Xiao Ran and they had walked out of the state capitol building and came to the square in front of the building.
At this time, many members of the joint exploration team had assembled and were waiting for them to come out.
Around the state capitol, more and more people and journalists came to see the excitement, and the scene became very lively.
As Xiao Ran said before, today's joint exploration operation is destined to be launched in the eyes of everyone.
And in the surrounding crowd, there are some guys with evil intentions, as well as the eyes of various forces.
Among these guys, there are British and American agents and intelligence officers, gangsters and art thieves, students from universities such as Harvard and MIT, etc
., who are scattered in the crowd, secretly watching the every move of the joint exploration team.
But how did they know that their every move was also closely watched by others!
In addition, there were many Boston police officers who maintained order at the scene, and they pulled up the cordon early and stopped all unrelated people outside the cordon!
The security level at the scene was high, and all police officers were heavily armed and on high alert.
After all, this is the Massachusetts State Capitol, and Prince William is inside the building, and the presence of the joint exploration team will show this state.
After converging with everyone in the joint exploration team, Xiao Ran immediately said to these guys:
"Guys, prepare to launch the exploration operation!"
"It's still the same group as yesterday, everyone uses various exploration equipment to thoroughly scan the ground around the
state capitol" "The exploration focuses on a few historical sites, as well as a few lawns and other places, the state capitol does not need to be explored!"
"The terrain here is more complicated, there are many alleys and buildings around, there will be security personnel to follow you to protect everyone's safety
" "In the process of exploration, if you find anything, be sure to notify me as soon as possible, I will check the situation
" The voice fell, and everyone immediately responded in unison:
"Understand, look at us!"
Immediately afterwards, everyone started to go separate and get all kinds of exploration equipment.
At this moment, Jack suddenly asked curiously:
"Sean, you just said that you don't want to explore the state capitol, what is the reason?"
"The State Capitol is the most important building on Beacon Hill, occupies the best position, is steeped in history, and is one of the symbols of Boston!"
"Such a famous historical building, but you chose to bypass
it" Xiao Ran looked at him, and then explained with a smile:
"The reason is actually very simple, Jack, the state capitol building was built in 1798, it was after the Revolutionary War
" "Such a building, the foundation must be very deep, and the state house building has a basement
" "Beacon Hill is another stone mountain, and the soil layer is not much thicker"
If that colonial treasure was hidden under the state capitol, it should have been discovered as early as 1798,"
Jack was stunned to hear his explanation.
The rest of the guys, who didn't know much about the situation, also nodded.
As he was talking, Marven suddenly came over and whispered:
"Sean, Harvard University's exploration team is also on the Freedom Trail, not far from here, and has launched an exploration operation
" "Those guys from Harvard have upgraded their exploration equipment, I don't know where to get two ground-penetrating radars, and they are scanning the street
" "And those guys from MIT, as well as Tufts' exploration team, are exploring near the Park Street church"
In addition to these guys, there are some treasure hunters with metal detectors, who are scanning all over the street
" "Hahaha"
Xiao Ran first paused a little, and then laughed.
Obviously, he didn't take these unexpected situations seriously, but thought it was fun!
However, others do not think so.
Everyone, including Professor Baker, looked at the Freedom Trail under the mountain, somewhat worried!
"I didn't expect those guys from Harvard and MIT to be so shameless, obviously following us!"
"Seeing the joint exploration team exploring on the Freedom Trail, they also come here to explore, it's really faceless!"
Adrian said in annoyance.
"There are so many of them, what if they really find that colonial treasure?" This possibility exists,"
"Do you want to complain to the City of Boston and stop those guys?" They shouldn't have permission to explore,"
another Yale professor continued.
Xiao Ran shook his head and said with disdain:
"Gentlemen, don't worry, if that colonial treasure is easy to find, it will not be preserved until now
" "Among those exploration teams and treasure hunting enthusiasts, Harvard and MIT exploration teams have obtained limited permission!"
"In addition to them, the rest of the guys do not have archaeological exploration permits, and can only explore in some public areas
" "Most of the places we are going to next
are private territories and belong to several major Boston families" "The agreements we signed with the major Boston families are exclusive, that is, other exploration teams cannot enter those private territories to explore
" "Even Harvard and MIT exploration teams, This alone allows us to be invincible,"
Jack affirmed before the words fell.
"Sean is right, the rest of the exploration team and treasure hunting enthusiasts have not obtained permission to explore
" "In the public land owned by the Boston City Government, even if they find something, they cannot dig it casually
" "Not to mention the Freedom Trail, anyone who excavates on the Freedom Trail must obtain permission from the City Government, and protection measures must be taken"
Hearing their words, everyone was immediately relieved.
After a few words, Xiao Ran and Professor Baker also took action and began to check the situation around them.
Jack and Professor Adrian returned to the Capitol for the upcoming joint press conference.
The rest of the joint exploration team members have quickly completed the grouping, holding various exploration equipment, scattered, and began to explore.
While speaking, Xiao Ran and they had come to a grassy area on the right side of the building to check the situation here.
Once part of the British military barracks, it was converted into a recreational English lawn when the state house was built, and it continues to this day.
And this is the reason why Xiao Ran came here to explore.
But the real reason is that the secret room of the Massachusetts State Assembly is in this direction, just a wall away from this lawn!
Such an important place, where Xiao Ran will let go.
As they spoke, several of them had already arrived at the meadow.
As soon as they arrived here, before they could take action, many onlookers and media reporters gathered here immediately began to ask questions aloud.
"Good morning, Sean, you guys are exploring the state capitol today, is that unknown colonial treasure hidden here?"
"Hello, Sean, what's in the colonial treasure you're looking for?"
"I heard that Harvard and MIT are also looking for this treasure, is this treasure even more amazing than the treasure found yesterday?"
"Good morning, Sean, will the Shakespeare manuscript you found yesterday be on public display in Boston?"
Hearing the questions one after another, Xiao Ran immediately stopped and looked at the crowd gathered outside the cordon.
He quickly scanned the guys and saw everyone in full view, including the vehicles on the side of the street and the buildings opposite.
In the crowd, he saw many guys carrying guns, including several British agents, and his own security guards.
However, he did not detect an immediate threat.
This is also normal, no one should do anything to themselves until the colonial treasure is discovered!
Even if those guys do it, they don't have a chance.
Those security personnel hidden in the crowd will strike at the first time to kill those gunmen with malicious intentions.
In the vehicles on the street and in the buildings opposite, although there were some British and American agents and intelligence agents, the guys were just looking at this side.
No need to ask, the main task of those guys is to protect Prince William and keep an eye on his movements by the way.
In an instant, Xiao Ran had grasped the situation on the spot.
Then, he smiled and nodded and said:
"Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, friends of the media, it is a pleasure to meet you
here" "The state capitol is one of our exploration goals, whether the colonial treasure is hidden here, we do not know!"
"As for what exactly is in that colonial treasure, whether it is more amazing than yesterday's treasure, we don't know!"
"We hope for a surprising discovery, but it depends on Providence, and more likely, we will achieve nothing!"
"I also know about the actions of Harvard and MIT, but I think they are in vain!"
"Talking about Shakespeare's manuscripts, I know there are many people who are very concerned, but I am sorry that those manuscripts are unlikely to be on public display in the short term!"
Listening to his answer, everyone and media reporters at the scene were not very satisfied.
Obviously, this is not the answer they want to hear.
Especially a few eyeliners from Harvard and MIT are full of anger and annoyance!
After answering a few more questions, Xiao Ran turned around and walked towards the parliament building.
"Professor Baker, let's start exploring the grass outside the walls of the Parliament Building and see what we can find,"
he said, turning on perspective again and looking at the Parliament Building not far ahead.
In an instant, his gaze had penetrated the walls and saw the inside of the parliament building.
As he expected, what appeared in his eyes were several rooms in the confidential room of the Massachusetts State Assembly.
But unexpectedly, next to the secret room, it turned out to be the office of the chairman of the Massachusetts Homeland Security Committee!
The chairman of the Homeland Security Committee, in addition to being a congressman, is also a professor at MIT and holds a position of responsibility!
At this time, several staff members in the confidential room were very busy, and several offices were full of documents.
A considerable number of these documents are marked with the word confidential, and there are even top-secret documents.
Most of these documents are related to the looming general election, whether it is an analysis of the election situation, a prediction of the election result, or a survey of the number of supporters of both parties!
For Americans, the quadrennial presidential election is undoubtedly a top priority.
Relevant documents are naturally confidential, even top secret!
But for Xiao Ranyan, he didn't care much about these things.
It doesn't matter who is elected the next president of the United States, it's all a hill anyway!
He quickly scanned the situation in the secret room, and his gaze immediately penetrated the wall and penetrated the office of the chairman of the Homeland Security Committee!
There was no one in this office and it was very quiet.
The chairman of the Homeland Security Committee would probably be accompanying Prince William around.
Where did he want to get it, but someone was snooping on his office!
Xiao Ran first scanned the situation in the office, and then looked at the small safe on the inside of the desk.
Without the slightest obstruction, his gaze easily penetrated the small safe.
Several top-secret documents stored on the top of the safe were first presented to his eyes.
In the next moment, Xiao Ran's eyes suddenly lit up, full of surprise.
What surprised him was a document placed at the top of the safe, which was proudly written.
"How to Build a New Generation of North American Strategic Anti-Missile System", Lincoln Laboratory ,......"
Such a shocking discovery immediately made Xiao Ran ecstatic!