In the camp, Qi Yun explained the situation to Wei Xueming over the phone and continued with a bit of helplessness, "I didn't expect all those foreigners to die in the tomb. Now, the higher-ups have sent people from Northern Mongolia to take over, and our archaeological team can't continue with the excavation work."

"Mr. Wei, do you think you can figure out a way to get Director Hua to join the Northern Mongolian archaeological team?"

There was a few seconds of silence on the other end, then Wei Xueming's voice came through, "It's normal for Northern Mongolia to take over such a big incident; according to the rules, it has to be locally led."

"But this decision is based on the fact that the higher-ups are unaware that beneath the tomb lies a Genghis Khan's Mausoleum."

Qi Yun thought it was hopeless after hearing the first half of the sentence, but the latter half seemed to present a turning point.

"What do you mean?"

"Didn't you say Hua Weiguo has already reported the discovery to the Jiang Province Cultural Heritage Bureau? I think things will change soon."

"This is Genghis Khan's Tomb; local authorities no longer have the standing to interfere. The National Cultural Heritage Administration should organize an archaeological team to take over."

"The National Cultural Heritage Administration?" Qi Yun clenched his phone after hearing this, "Mr. Wei, can you get Director Hua into it?"

Wei Xueming chuckled softly, "Do you really need to ask me for this? If you want to help Hua Weiguo, you can do it yourself."

"I can do it myself?" Qi Yun was taken aback, a wry smile appearing on his face, "Mr. Wei, you know my capabilities; an organization like the National Cultural Heritage Administration would never give me any face."

On the other end of the phone, Wei Xueming sighed, "You kid usually is as sharp as a monkey, but now your brain seems foggy."

"If your face isn't big enough, you can find someone with more face, right? Didn't Director Yu owe you a favor last time? For him, this small matter is just like inviting someone to a meal."

Qi Yun's eyes lit up. The Chinese Academy of Sciences isn't an administrative unit, but since they arranged for him to get into Politics X last time, their influence is vast.

Since many large domestic projects require approval from ministries, relevant departments will fully listen to the opinions of experts from various fields in the Chinese Academy of Sciences, so their connections are beyond question.

So, arranging for Director Hua to join the Cultural Heritage Administration's archaeological team, finding that old guy should work.

"I understand, thank you, Mr. Wei."

"Haha, no need to thank me; it's me who should thank you," Wei Xueming said with a sigh, "Many domestic and international experts and scholars have spent decades searching for Genghis Khan's Tomb and haven't found it. Who would have thought it would be you, kid, who discovered it."

"This discovery is a milestone for the archaeological world."

"You kid, wait to be rewarded."

The two chatted for a few more sentences and then ended the call.

Qi Yun immediately found Director Yu's number and dialed it.

The other party, after listening to his description, had a reaction similar to Wei Xueming's, equally shocked beyond words.

As for the matter of Director Hua joining the national archaeological team, he agreed right away, saying he would talk to the top of the National Cultural Heritage Administration tonight.

"You kid always manage to bring surprises to people."

"Haha, it's all the credit of the team; I'm just leading the way," Qi Yun responded with a dumb smile, effortlessly mouthing pleasantries.

"Alright, I also heard from the Jiang Province people about your discovery of the Loulan Ancient City ruins in Lop Nur last time. The higher-ups will likely commend you on these matters together, so wait for the news," Director Yu said before hanging up the phone.

Qi Yun put away his phone, feeling delighted in his heart; with both old-timers saying so, he couldn't help but look forward to the award this time.

Inside the tent, Director Hua sat on a small stool, not having touched a single bite of the food on the table beside him, looking worried and gloomy.

Qi Yun walked over with a grin, sat down, and handed him a cigarette.

He initially wanted to inform Director Hua after Director Yu handled the matter, but seeing him unable to drink tea or eat meals, he feared he would become depressed, so he shared what was said on the call with him in advance.

After listening, the worried expression on Director Hua's face disappeared instantly, and he excitedly grabbed Qi Yun's hand, "Are you serious? Can I really join the National Archaeological Team?"

Qi Yun felt pain in his wrist from the grip, thinking that the old man's strength was quite big.

"Of course, Director Yu from the Chinese Academy of Sciences has already agreed to me, and tonight he will go talk to the leadership of the National Cultural Heritage Administration," Qi Yun withdrew his hand and took out a lighter to light the cigarette for the other, "So don't overthink it, have a meal and rest well, and wait for the notification from above."

Director Hua took a deep drag of the cigarette, his hand still trembling slightly, "Thank you! Qi boy, from now on you are my own son!"

Qi Yun's face turned dark immediately upon hearing this.

I use my favors to help you, and in the end, you want to take advantage of me and become my dad?

But he could understand the other's excited feelings...

Throughout history, there have always been people like this. They don't love money, don't love women, only aspire to leave a name in the annals, hoping to leave their mark on the river of history.

Considering the significance of Genghis Khan's tomb domestically, it clearly could realize this person's wish.

In the future, the TV and newspapers introducing Director Hua will probably say - Jiang Province Cultural Heritage Bureau, Director of Cultural Heritage Protection and Archaeology, one of the discoverers of Genghis Khan's Tomb, participated in leading the excavation work of Genghis Khan's Tomb...

If this place becomes a tourist spot in the future, his name should be on the stone tablet at the entrance.

...

Two days later, Qi Yun returned to Bird City from Northern Mongolia.

The situation at Genghis Khan's Tomb was almost as Wei Xueming predicted; the archaeological team sent by the Northern Mongolian Cultural Heritage Bureau was called back before they reached the site.

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