"Director Jiang, Elder Yuan, should these items remain in your cultural relics bureau, or should they be sent elsewhere?"
Feng Ye asked with some curiosity.
As far as he knew, there was no museum in their county.
Even decades later, it still hasn't happened.
“We are just a cultural relics bureau in a small county town, and we don’t have a museum. How can we be qualified to keep these cultural relics? They should be sent to the city museum.”
"It's such a pity that we can't keep our own things in our own county."
"Sigh, it's because our county has few unearthed cultural relics, and their historical value is low. Even if we wanted to apply to build a museum, we wouldn't dare to ask."
Jiang Dequan gave a wry smile.
Feng Ye smiled and said, "Want to build a museum? That's easy, isn't it? This opportunity has come to us."
"What's the meaning?"
Jiang Dequan and Yuan Lao both cast inquiring glances at him.
Feng Ye pointed to the salvaged artifacts: "We've salvaged quite a few already, and there should be even more on the seabed, and they must be of considerable historical value, right?"
“Well, in theory it should be enough.” Jiang Dequan frowned. “But the problem is that these cultural relics were not actually unearthed in our county.”
"What does it matter? These things were salvaged from the waters off our county, after all."
"That's true, but it's a bit of a stretch to use that as a basis for applying to build a museum. The county leaders might not agree."
“Then let me give you an idea that will likely get the county leaders to approve your application.”
Feng Ye smiled.
He had actually guessed the fate of these cultural relics long ago, and he also had a plan in mind to keep them in the county.
Seeing that the two had always been nice, and that they were even more willing to help with the expansion of the Mazu Temple, he didn't mind giving them a hand first.
"Oh, I'd like to hear more about it."
"These things were all looted by the Japanese invaders and were found on a Japanese shipwreck. It's not an exaggeration to say that these things bear witness to the history of the Japanese invasion, right?"
Mr. Yuan agreed, saying, "That's right. These cultural relics not only have historical value, but also bear witness to that humiliating period of history."
"You mean you want to use these artifacts and their historical significance to justify applying to establish a museum?"
Jiang Dequan's eyes lit up; he felt there was great potential in this.
Feng Ye nodded: "This is just one of the gimmicks. The other gimmick is to find a way to salvage the Japanese warships and tow them back to the outskirts of the county town."
"Not only can it be used for exhibition, but it can also be used as an exhibition hall to display other things, such as Japanese soldiers' swords, guns, and supplies."
After listening, Yuan Lao and Jiang Dequan exchanged glances, their eyes lighting up.
"Brilliant!" Jiang Dequan slapped his thigh excitedly and said, "With this, the county leaders will definitely agree. What reason would they have to refuse?"
"That's definitely a good idea, and it's entirely feasible."
Mr. Yuan nodded in agreement, his face showing excitement.
Feng Ye chuckled and added, "If possible, we could also display a few Japanese soldiers' remains on the warship."
He smiled somewhat embarrassedly as he said this.
The Japanese soldiers' remains at the bottom of the sea have been almost completely destroyed by him and Ah-Can. It will probably take some effort to find a few intact ones.
He felt no guilt whatsoever about making such a suggestion.
Animals can be made into specimens for exhibition, so why can't the Japanese devils?
"Isn't that unnecessary?"
Mr. Yuan frowned.
He felt that displaying the remains of Japanese soldiers was too cruel and horrific, and might even make visitors uncomfortable.
Jiang Dequan waved his hand and said, "Old Yuan, I think Comrade Feng Ye's idea is worth a try. The remains of those Japanese soldiers are part of history and irrefutable evidence of their crimes."
"Exhibiting these remains not only allows people to gain a deeper understanding of the cruelty and bloodshed of that period of history, but also serves as a warning to future generations, making them understand the preciousness of peace."
"Furthermore, if we can properly handle these remains, such as displaying them in an appropriate manner and providing detailed explanations."
"So for most visitors, such an exhibition may not be unacceptable, but rather they may welcome it."
After listening to him, Mr. Yuan pondered for a moment and then nodded: "Director Jiang is right. I hadn't considered things thoroughly before."
Then, with concern, he asked, "But wouldn't doing this cause a diplomatic dispute?"
"That is indeed a possibility."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Dequan frowned.
"I just said it casually, if it doesn't work, then forget it."
Feng Ye shrugged indifferently.
"It could be complicated by diplomatic issues, and it's really difficult for us to make this decision."
"Then let's report this idea and let the leaders have a headache."
"Yes, that's right. Let the leaders make the decision. No matter what happens in the end, even if we get punished, it won't affect us."
Hearing the conversation between Jiang Dequan and Yuan Lao, Feng Ye laughed and said, "Then I'll be waiting to see. Once the museum is completed, I might have to go and visit it."
"Haha, I'll be the first to invite you then."
Jiang Dequan laughed loudly, then turned to Secretary Xiao and Village Chief Luo, who were standing silently to the side, and said, "And you too, we'll all be there together."
"Oh, that's such an honor."
Upon hearing this, both Party Secretary Xiao and Village Chief Luo showed joy on their faces.
At this moment, Feng Ye saw Fang Yi and the others finish eating and come out, so he said, "They've finished eating, I'll go make the next pot, I'm really hungry."
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