Chapter 145: Cutting Off the Tail to Survive and Taking Down the Whole Pot

The next day, Master Wang took Zhang Yang to meet an old acquaintance.

Du Shiming, a member of the National Cultural Relics Appraisal Committee.

He also has another identity, the executive vice director of the Provincial Museum.

These two identities combined made him the general agent of the provincial units, who entrusted the institutions to appraise the cultural relics involved in the case after they were seized.

He can basically decide: which institution can appraise the cultural relics involved in the case;

And this indirectly determines: which museum can get the collection and exhibition rights of the cultural relics involved in the case for free;

The final decision: who can eat well.

"Isn't this the [Emperor of Food] in the Linhai Cultural Relics Circle!"

After listening to Master Wang's introduction, Zhang Yang commented in his heart.

In the past, Hailin Museum and Teacher Du cooperated closely, but since Master Wang's brother left, the friendship gradually faded.

Wang Guosheng and Zhang Yang didn't know why Du Shiming suddenly came this time.

After the greetings, the three chatted for a while.

Du Shiming talked about everything. He started by talking about Wang Jianye, who was waiting to serve his sentence, and also talked about the old curator who had passed away, almost making Master Wang cry.

Then, this expert brought up the last time he identified a fake and praised Zhang Yang.

He said that he was young and promising, and his vision was better than some old experts in the provincial appraisal committee.

Zhang Yang waited for a long time and finally waited for the surname Du to explain his purpose:

"Teacher Wang, Curator Zhang, there is something that is difficult to say, but it is indeed very urgent."

"I don't know if Curator Zhang still remembers that you have identified a certified ivory Buddha amulet before."

Wang Guosheng looked at Zhang Yang in confusion.

"What Buddha amulet, I don't remember."

Zhang Yang shook his head. He only remembered that there was an ivory product with a forged certificate.

"It's this thing..."

Du Shiming took out his mobile phone and showed the picture to the old and the young.

"Do you have any impression, Director Zhang? The guy who came to appraise the treasure was a young man, a bit pretentious."

This time Zhang Yang did not deny it, but looked at Du Shiming and asked him back:

"That certificate seems to be forged. Could it be related to you, Teacher Du?"

"How is that possible?" Du Shiming waved his hand and said with great disdain: "In fact, it was the child's father who asked me to come here to beg for mercy."

Begging for mercy?

Zhang Yang's train of thought did not change immediately.

The Du family came to the door, which means that the matter has been exposed, and even the police may come to the door.

What else can be done by begging for mercy at this time?

Du Shiming immediately answered Zhang Yang's doubts.

"I hope you admit that it is a false accusation and framing, so that there will be room for maneuver in the matter of the child."

"Of course, they will also give a suitable price to ensure that you will not suffer any loss."

Want to bribe me?

Zhang Yang was very shocked, and he subconsciously glanced at Wang Guosheng.

The old man's face was also full of surprise.

Even the teacher over 70 years old was surprised, which means that this matter is really outrageous.

Du Shiming was still trying to make up for it, and said to Master Wang with a smile:

"Teacher Wang, you probably also thought of the people involved in this case, right?"

"Many of them are old friends..."

Wang Guosheng shook his head: "Zhang Yang, you make your own decision on this matter. Anyway, Hailin Museum has not fallen to the point where those termites are feeding it."

"Then there is no need for me to bow to termites!" Zhang Yang continued to say along with Master Wang's words.

"This... can't be said, this time it was an unexpected situation..."

Du Shiming made a few simple excuses, knowing that it was useless to just talk, and immediately took out a red-covered letter of appointment from his bag.

This is the letter of appointment from the Provincial Cultural Relics Appraisal Committee, representing the title of "Provincial Cultural Relics Appraisal Expert".

It is also the sweet treat he prepared for Zhang Yang.

Master Wang had talked to him about this matter before, so Du Shiming knew that the old man wanted Zhang Yang to move up.

He just sent a ladder to climb up.

Master Wang's expression finally changed a little, and he looked at Zhang Yang.

Zhang Yang was flipping through his phone.

"Forget it, I can't find it."

When he was talking about the expert certificate with Miss Xiaoyue yesterday, he forgot to take a screenshot.

"Let me be frank, Mr. Wang, which one is more valuable, the expert certificate from the expert database of the State Administration of Cultural Heritage or this letter of appointment?"

"This letter of appointment is more valuable." Master Wang answered.

"What if the expert certificate is free?" Zhang Yang asked again.

Although Miss Xiaoyue said that to enter the expert database, you have to go to Yanjing to take a written test and interview, but for Zhang Yang, this kind of inspection is no different from free.

Because he wants to join the cultural relics protection group.

As we all know, among so many anchors on Douyin, Master Zhang is the most thorough in cultural relics protection.

If you don't believe it, go to Linhai Public Security Bureau and ask.

"Of course, choose the free one." Wang Guosheng answered quickly.

At the same time, his eyes looking at Zhang Yang also changed a little.

Good boy, even the expert database of the Cultural Relics Bureau has entered.

It's a pity that I helped you to find connections, it turns out that you have ready-made connections!

Du Shiming felt the same way.

He realized that he had misjudged Zhang Yang's background.

No wonder Wang Guosheng wanted to hand over the museum to an outsider.

But he thought of the client's remuneration and wanted to explain:

"Actually, these two things are not in conflict..."

Zhang Yang made a "stop" gesture to Du Shiming.

"Teacher, if you keep pestering me, it will be impolite."

"You can see that my future is bright. How can I accept such a rubbish as false accusation and framing?"

"And I'll say one more thing. Issuing false certificates for prohibited animal products is basically a ten-year prison sentence. Don't be confused."

"I know everything." Du Shiming nodded, then shook his head with a wry smile.

The meaning was obvious. He knew the stakes, but he himself was not clean.

"I think you should just cut off your tail and survive." Master Wang said lightly.

This time, Du Shiming did not speak, but stood up and saluted Zhang Yang and Wang Guosheng.

He put down the letter of appointment in his hand, picked up the bag and turned away.

"This thing...?"

Zhang Yang wanted to take the letter of appointment back, but was stopped by Wang Guosheng.

"Just leave it here to collect dust, otherwise he will feel uneasy."

...

A week later, on a dark and windy night, the Linhai City Police Department raided the Linhai HG.

During the search conducted in accordance with the law, RMB 1.08 million in cash was seized on the spot.

There were also dozens of paper boxes filled with stolen goods.

The boxes contained prohibited animal products, as well as fake certificates that were wrapped in envelopes but not yet matched.

The next day, the owners of five antique shops were invited to have tea in Linhai Antique City.

Everyone was saying:

"These people are all playing with ivory"

"All those who play with animal products are in trouble"

"I heard that they were reported by someone and the whole thing was taken away"

"..."

On the same afternoon, Zhang Yang also got on the special car sent by the Municipal Public Security Bureau.

In the car, Captain Liu whispered to Zhang Yang:

"I was careless about the matter of Xu Chu's tomb and caused trouble to the treasure friend. I have already chatted with that treasure friend privately, and he has forgiven me."

"When will you add me to the fan group again?"

Zhang Yang frowned after hearing this:

"Didn't we say to take notes today? Why are you targeting my treasure friends again?"

"Such a big case is not enough for you to make merit?"

"Although there is honor this time, we can't just sit back and eat." Captain Liu replied: "Don't worry, I have figured it out. We can't do things that drain the pond to catch fish."

"Just like you cut leeks, you have to make them willing, and you can't ruin their reputation."

"What do you mean?" Zhang Yang didn't quite understand what Captain Liu wanted to say.

"Come on, let me introduce you, this is my new account."

Captain Liu took out a screenshot of the Douyin account, the name of the account is: Collect all kinds of antiques, teeth, bones, and skins.

The introduction below is: 20-year-old store, safety is guaranteed.

Twenty years is exactly the number of years Captain Liu has been in the police force.