Chapter 145 Schrödinger's Baby
In fact, there is still no consensus on what Cleopatra looked like, and even experts and scholars are still arguing about it.
This is nonsense. After all, no one has traveled back two thousand years to see what she looked like. Even if someone did travel back there, they haven't taken any photos and sent them back.
Currently, the best-preserved and most complete statue of Cleopatra in the world is in the Berlin Museum in Germany, but the appearance of Cleopatra in that statue is not particularly outstanding; the UK also held an exhibition of "Cleopatra" statues, but they looked like ordinary people.
There are two schools of thought in this debate. One is the Arab scholars, who generally believe that Oreopatra was not good-looking and that she conquered others with her knowledge; while the ancient Romans believed that she was the most beautiful woman in the world.
After all, if she wasn't beautiful, she wouldn't have been able to conquer the two supreme commanders of the Roman Empire, right?
This is a matter of personal opinion.
Just like Mata Hari, who was recognized as one of the most beautiful women in Europe a hundred years ago, but after seeing the old photos, Xiao Peng could only describe her as "ugly".
Xiao Peng made his final judgment: "Whether Cleopatra was beautiful or ugly is not important. What matters is what is inside this box! We will never know unless we crack it open! Xiao Pa, get out of the way. One hammer from me is enough for a box like this!"
When Pascal heard what Xiao Peng said, he simply threw himself on the table and pounced on the box: "If you want to smash this box, smash me first!"
Xiao Peng said helplessly, "Pascal, why are you stopping me from opening this box? Please don't tell me there's a curse in this box that will kill us if we open it. I really don't believe that. Don't try to fool me with that 'Pharaoh's Curse'!"
Over a century ago, the Egyptian pyramids captured the attention of Westerners, sparking a wave of exploration. To attract attention, a tabloid reporter fabricated a story about the so-called "Pharaoh's Curse," which caused a sensation in the newspapers of the time. Even today, many people still believe this story.
In fact, even today, no scientist can come up with conclusive evidence to prove that the "Curse of the Pharaohs" really exists. Many people swear that the evidence for the existence of the "Curse of the Pharaohs" is all "they said", "it is said", "I heard", and "rumors". . . . .
Anyway, Xiao Peng doesn't believe this!
Pascal quickly explained, "Xiao, I didn't say there was any curse inside. Look at how exquisite the box is. There might be a treasure inside that will shock the world! I have a feeling it's the kind of treasure whose value cannot be measured by money!"
"Then why don't you let me smash it?" Xiao Peng asked curiously, holding a hammer.
Pascal smiled bitterly and said, "But this box itself is a treasure! It's a shame for you to smash this metal box. We will definitely find a better way to open it!"
Xiao Peng looked at the box on the table. "What does this mean? 'Schrödinger's cat'? There may or may not be treasures inside. No one knows the outcome until it's opened."
Fabian said, "It should be called 'Schrödinger's Baby'."
Xiao Peng put the hammer aside. "Pascal, this box must be opened no matter what! What's our job? All seabed salvage is, to put it bluntly, destruction! Otherwise, wouldn't it be enough to just let those things lie on the seabed? Why would we salvage them?"
Pascal said helplessly: "Xiao, I understand what you said, but I really can't do it! We will definitely find a better way to open it!"
Fabian said, "What else can we do? The way to cause the least damage is to cut it open! Isn't it better to just cut it open?"
Xiao Peng thought for a moment and said, "Okay, let's talk about this later. Let's eat first. I'm starving!"
Fabian hesitated. "Xiao, can you tell me how you found these shipwrecks? My God, we talk about 'miracles' all the time, but the fact that you found so many shipwrecks in such a short time is a true miracle! I know it's not nice to ask you this, after all, it involves your secrets, but I'm really curious! I hope I don't make you feel rude by asking this, and I don't mind if you really don't want to answer."
He said this, but his eyes were full of a look of wanting to know the answer.
Pascal frowned and said unhappily, "Fabian! What are you thinking? How dare you ask such a stupid question?"
Fabian hurriedly said, "Okay, I'm sorry, I'm just curious, so I asked. But Xiao, your ability to search for shipwrecks really can't be explained by Nightingale. What will you do if your subordinates question you in the future?"
Pascal said, "Shut up, Fabian! As long as there's money, they'll suppress their curiosity. But why can't you? Do you want to be Xiao? The next favorite of God?"
Xiao Peng waved his hand and said, "Alright, stop arguing, Fabian. Actually, even if you didn't ask me, I would have told you. Do you think I want to search for shipwrecks at sea by myself? Do you know how painful it is to be at sea for so long? I wish you could learn my skills to search for shipwrecks so that I don't have to suffer at sea alone!"
Fabian was very excited after hearing this: "Xiao, are you really willing to teach us how to search for shipwrecks?"
Pascal frowned slightly: "Xiao, aren't you afraid that we can find the sunken ship ourselves after we master this skill?"
Xiao Peng shook his head and said, "If you really learn to start your own business, I can't stop you. But that's for the future, and the prerequisite is that you learn it! Do you know 'Feng Shui'?"
Fabian and Pascal nodded together.
Google once conducted a survey on what foreigners think of China. The first term that came up was "feng shui," and the second was "kung fu."
Xiao Peng said, "I'll ask a friend to bring you two rare books from China. One is called the Zhouyi, and the other is called the Tuibeitu. Unfortunately, the Lianshan of the Xia Dynasty and the Guizang of the Shang Dynasty have been lost, leaving only the Zhouyi. Otherwise, the effect would be even better. Add to that a Luoshu and Hetu. If you study this thoroughly, I'm not exaggerating, knowing the past five thousand years and the future five thousand years won't be a problem!"
Anyone who says "I'm not bragging to you" is usually bragging, but foreigners believe it.
Pascal was clearly not interested in this; his attention was focused on the box, while Fabian's eyes lit up: "Is this true?"
Xiao Peng nodded and said, "I'll give you a book to study on your own later. I can't teach you this. Everyone has a different understanding of this book."
Damn, no one has been able to understand these books for thousands of years. How can a foreigner like you study them thoroughly?
I'll take your last name then!
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