Chapter 22 Too Little
The second picture was discovered on the wall of a burial pit five days after the first picture appeared.
Although the details of this mural are slightly different from the first one, the overall style is consistent.
There is a lower and bigger moon, and old people on the ground worshiping.
The style and shape of the burial objects also indirectly prove that the owner of this tomb lived in the same era as the priest who discovered the stone slab.
Thus, the authenticity of the image was confirmed.
It is very likely that it is not some imaginary painting, but a true reflection of the situation at that time.
The Moon Goddess... was very likely to have actually descended upon the last survivor of the then endangered Yangjiagou tribe.
At this moment, people were excited about this major discovery.
Zhou Chengze and the archaeological experts once again began to think and discuss.
"If this scene really happened before, then, if someone deliberately wanted to kill another person, he used some extremely covert means to make the other person reach the brink of death in confusion, bewilderment and despair, with no possibility of recovery.
And at this moment, the murderer took the initiative to show up in front of the victim. What would he say to the victim?
Wang Liyun pondered, "Telling the victim how he committed the crime, and even his motive, was his purpose to enjoy the victim's desperate expression and gain some personal satisfaction?"
This seems to fall into the realm of criminal psychology, and within criminal psychology, there are indeed murderers with this kind of mentality.
Zhou Cheng frowned slightly. "Perhaps it wasn't for showing off. If it was, the priests would have resented it. Why would they have buried it so solemnly?"
But it doesn't matter. The purpose is not important. What is important is that since the Moon God has appeared, it is very likely that he has communicated with the priests. Now, we need to know what they communicated. "
Without communication, what are you doing here?
At this moment, it was confirmed that the Moon Goddess was very likely to have sent down an oracle during the sacrifice, and that this oracle might have been recorded and was probably buried quietly in a burial pit. The archaeological experts and project managers were all excited.
After investing so much manpower and material resources, so much effort and sacrifice, we finally see a glimmer of hope in finding out the truth.
"But... the probability of unearthing images or text containing the contents of the 'oracle' on this plain is low."
Looking at the white snow outside the window, Wang Liyun sighed softly, "This kind of important record is likely to accompany the eternal resting place of one or more of the highest-ranking priests. And judging by the customs of the Yangjiagou tribe, people of higher status prefer to be buried in the mountains.
Besides, we've already excavated over 70% of this plain, leaving only a few corners and edges, so the probability of finding important information is low."
Zhou Cheng also looked at the rolling mountains outside the window and the snow covering the mountains.
Construction in the mountains is not as difficult as construction on the plains. With the limited construction force we have now, it is unlikely that we can find any clues left by the Yangjiagou tribe in the mountains.
"I'll go find the highest decision maker."
Zhou Cheng said solemnly, "Now that we have further clues, the probability of finding key clues at the Yangjiagou ruins has increased further. In this case, the top decision-makers should agree to invest more chips."
The helicopter took off with a roar, carrying Zhou Cheng all the way to the distance.
Looking down from the sky, Zhou Cheng saw endless white snow.
They covered the mountains, the abandoned towns, and the roads.
The mountains are now blocked by heavy snow and road traffic is cut off. If you want to get in or out, you can only rely on helicopters.
Even the supplies to the Yangjiagou ruins were transported by helicopter relay flights.
After flying for several hours, the helicopter stopped at a temporary supply point, where it refueled before taking off again. This process was repeated several times until it was almost dark when Zhou Cheng finally arrived in Dajing City.
It has been several months since we last met, and with the extremely cold weather, the city of Dajing has become even more desolate.
Not only was the road deserted, but even the people on both sides of the road had disappeared.
Unmanned vehicles equipped with snow tires trudged through the cleared snow, delivering the vegetables, grains, meat, medicines, etc. that people needed to communities and buildings. The elderly, on the other hand, seemed to be hibernating and would never leave their warm homes unless absolutely necessary.
Zhou Cheng once again came to the World Government Building and met the highest decision-maker.
Although the top decision-maker looks to be in his fifties, Zhou Cheng knows that he is actually 71 years old this year.
Compared to last time, he still looked energetic, but there seemed to be more fatigue and bloodshot in his eyes.
Zhou Cheng knew that in his twilight years, the position of highest decision-maker was not an easy one.
The top decision-makers in the peak era can practice their beliefs, advance civilization according to their own ideas, launch ambitious plans, realize their ideals, and gain an unparalleled sense of accomplishment in the process, writing their own names in history.
But the highest decision-maker in his twilight years can do nothing and cannot do anything.
Ideals, beliefs—all of them empty talk. The only thing the highest decision-makers can do is watch helplessly as civilization gradually declines, completely powerless to do anything about it, while doing their utmost to ensure that this decline is not too painful and that human civilization can have a more dignified exit.
This is a job that does not give you any sense of accomplishment, but instead you have to bear huge pressure all the time.
Before the current top decision-maker, those who were also the top decision-makers in their twilight years all resigned voluntarily within three years of their term of office. They chose to travel around the mountains and rivers, express their feelings through calligraphy and painting, and enjoy the last part of their lives while they were still in good health.
The current top decision-maker has been in office for ten years, and it can be said that he has truly achieved the goal of "ensuring the peaceful decline of mankind."
Facing his inquiring gaze, Zhou Cheng took out the two rubbings and placed them on the table.
After recounting his own discovery, Zhou Cheng put forward his own demands.
"Subsequent excavations must be carried out in the mountains, and the existing engineering force is completely insufficient. Therefore, I request that an additional 2,000 construction workers and corresponding machinery be dispatched to the site to participate in the subsequent construction work, within the existing level."
This number is the minimum number determined by Zhou Cheng after discussions with archaeological experts and construction managers.
Zhou Cheng was confident that the highest decision-maker would agree.
After all, the Yangjiagou site now shows a higher possibility and is worth investing more chips.
But to Zhou Cheng's surprise, the highest decision-maker did not agree directly, but fell into silence.
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