Chapter 204: Search to no avail, civilize everyone, cellar
"Okay, for the sake of our cultural relics, I have to cooperate even if I have to sacrifice my innocence." Village Chief Qin looked righteous and awe-inspiring, but in fact he had no choice but to retreat.
Luo Yunhang was amused by his acting skills.
Xiang Tianhong silently pushed his arm to ask him to restrain himself.
"Then I'm sorry." After saying this, Dean Duan personally led a few young men from the institute to search. Master Li and Luo Yunhang were waiting outside.
After all, Luo Yunhang and Xiang Tianhong were not from the institute. They were just outsiders who came to study, so it was not easy for them to rush in and help.
The onlookers came to comfort Village Chief Qin.
"Old Qin, don't worry. Everything must be based on evidence. With us here, they won't dare to accuse you unjustly."
"Yes, if something like this happens, we really need to investigate."
"Old Qin, did you really not go up the night before yesterday?"
"I don't know who is Killing Thousand Swordsman. Why did he go to such lengths to steal a bunch of rocks?"
"It's just a pile of broken rocks. Even if you keep it, it won't turn into anything to eat or drink."
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Luo Yunhang couldn't listen anymore.
"Folks, these are not a pile of broken stones. What you are guarding is the largest and best-preserved grotto art treasure house in the world. It is the artistic pearl of the East.
It was first built in 366 AD. After more than ten centuries of creation, it still preserves murals, painted sculptures and ancient buildings from the Sixteen Kingdoms to the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
It is an extremely precious cultural heritage. These murals cover Buddhist stories, historical scenes, biographies, decorative patterns and other aspects, showing the lifestyle, values, religious beliefs and aesthetic tastes of ancient Chinese society.
Each colorful sculpture embodies the hard work and wisdom of ancient craftsmen and is a treasure of ancient Chinese clay sculpture art.
The ancient buildings of the Mogao Grottoes are also cultural heritage of great research value. Most of these caves, Buddhist halls, sutra halls, monk rooms, etc. retain their original architectural structures and decorative elements, reflecting the style and characteristics of ancient Chinese architecture. .
Protecting and inheriting the culture of Mogao Grottoes is of great significance for our descendants to understand and understand ancient Chinese culture and art, as well as to inherit and promote Chinese culture. "
Luo Yunhang's words immediately stunned the crowd at the scene.
They think, good guy, this young man can really speak. Once he describes it in such official language, it feels like those stone bumps have turned into treasures, and the work they do every day has become more sophisticated.
"Comrade, tell me, these things are art and treasures? What real benefit does that have to us? We can't eat or drink them," an old man shouted.
Other villagers also started shouting: "Even though we guard it every day, it doesn't change food or money for us, so what's the use!"
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Luo Yunhang raised his hand to signal them to be quiet.
He has experienced a lifetime, but he knows the future of Mogao Grottoes very clearly.
As people's lives become better and better, spiritual needs increase, and tourism develops, how much wealth will the Mogao Grottoes bring to the local people.
"Everyone, listen to me. Our Mogao Grottoes were listed as a World Cultural Heritage just last year. Do you know what this means? That is the recognition of it by all countries and people in the world.
To become a world-class scenic spot, it can receive assistance from the "World Heritage Fund", gain the attention and protection of the world, increase its popularity, and subsequently generate considerable economic benefits.
Perhaps in the near future, the Mogao Grottoes will become a place that people all over the world want to visit. In that case, all of you will be the beneficiaries of the economic benefits generated, including your descendants and descendants.
Why did the state establish institutes to protect and study it?
Why would someone steal and take away these Buddha statues and murals?
Because it is a priceless treasure.
You may not see its value yet, but that doesn't mean it has no value.
You can’t just look at immediate interests, but take a longer-term view.
Let’s not talk too far, let’s just say that now, the government is paying more and more attention to its protection, and the state is also investing heavily in support.
Do the cave keepers in each of your households receive wages? And more and more every year? There will be more to come.
Even if we are not thinking about ourselves, we should also think about future generations. Let thieves run rampant. Do you want to leave a bunch of fake stuff to future generations, which will be spurned by future generations? You can’t even take good care of the things at your doorstep. ? "
Luo Yunhang's passionate words silenced the clamoring crowd.
"What this young man said is reasonable. We cannot let the things that our ancestors have protected for hundreds of thousands of years be lost to our generation." An uncle stood up and said.
"Yes, we rely on mountains to eat mountains, and we rely on water to eat water. Our ancestors have lived on this grotto for generations. We must not let anyone destroy it."
"That damn thief, catch him and shoot him."
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Seeing that everyone realized the seriousness of protecting the Mogao Grottoes, Luo Yunhang said nothing more.
Master Li gave him a thumbs-up sign and whispered: "Yunhang, you are more suitable to be a teacher than me. In ancient times, you were properly regarded as a master who educated the people."
Xiang Tianhong also smiled and said, "That's right."
Luo Yunhang scratched his head in embarrassment.
Didn't he just listen to what everyone said and went too far, so he was in a hurry.
Village Chief Qin squatted on the ground without saying a word, looking thoughtful and not knowing what he was thinking.
Village Chief Qin's daughter-in-law Shufen is accompanying Dean Duan and the others to search the house.
The search was almost done now, and a group of people walked out. Dean Duan and others were all dejected.
Aunt Shufen was very happy and said: "I have told you that our Lao Qin is absolutely innocent. You still don't believe it. Do you believe it this time?
Dean Duan, don't forget what you just said. If you can't find it, you will have to serve me, Lao Qin, a cup of tea and apologize in front of everyone. "
"Don't worry, I will do what I say." Dean Duan said.
Seeing this, Luo Yunhang quickly reminded: "Dean Duan, the yard hasn't been checked yet, right?"
Several people looked at him in confusion: "The yard is clean, there is only one tree and a few chairs, there is nothing, what are you checking?"
"Village Chief Qin, there seems to be a cellar in your yard, right?" Luo Yunhang turned to look at Village Chief Qin.
Village Chief Qin raised his head and looked at him like an eagle, feeling bad. As expected, this boy noticed something and he clenched his fists.
Aunt Shufen said quickly: "There is a cellar. I have dug it for many years, but it is of no use. I have forgotten it." After that, she pointed to an iron knot in the corner and said: "This is it. Just pull it open. There is nothing in it." No."
Dean Duan once again saw a little hope and asked someone to open the cellar cover hidden by the soil.
A dark cellar appeared in front of everyone.