Search for Treasure Worldwide Chapter 2175: It’s a beautiful thought
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After identifying and introducing Picasso's surrealist paintings and giving a valuation, Ye Tian asked Walker and the others to re-wrap these priceless paintings in moisture-proof oil paper and put them back in their original boxes.
Walker and the others nodded in agreement and immediately took action.
Ye Tianze turned off the live broadcast again, took a few steps back and came to the side of "Lady of Bruges", raised the IPAD in his hand again, and continued the video conference call.
He waved slightly at the IPAD***, then smiled and said loudly:
"Ladies and gentlemen, these long-lost paintings have been displayed and authenticated. Each one is a well-deserved top-notch work of art, pleasing to the eye, and a series of huge surprises.
After the cleaning work is completed later, if you have time and are interested, you can carefully appreciate these top-notch works of art that have returned to the world and appreciate the charm of the art masters.
Let’s continue this video conference call now. Dear Prime Minister, the reason why you came to the Temple Palace must be for this treasure. What are your demands? I'm all ears! ”
After being polite, Ye Tian went straight to the point and threw the question directly to the German Chancellor on the ground.
After hearing his words, the German female prime minister's face suddenly turned red, and she felt a little embarrassed.
They came here for this huge treasure, trying to keep the gold, silver, treasures and antiques in Germany in Germany. This can be said to be Sima Zhao's intention, and everyone on the road knows it.
But this is a famous politician after all. He has been in the political arena for decades, and doing what he says is the most basic quality.
The sarcasm hidden in Ye Tian's words is nothing to politicians of the level of the German Chancellor. They can completely turn a blind eye and turn a deaf ear.
In an instant, the expression of the German female chancellor returned to normal, and then she said with a smile:
"There is no need to deny it, Mr. Steven, we are indeed here for this huge treasure. The discovery of this treasure has shocked the whole world. This is Berlin, Germany. How could we turn a blind eye.
After your series of explorations just now, as well as the many gold and silver treasures and antique artworks that have reappeared in the world, it is absolutely certain that this treasure was hidden by Hitler's SS Fuhrer Guards.
The time when these treasures were hidden was obviously at the end of World War II and on the eve of the defeat of the Nazis. The hidden gold and silver treasures and antique artworks were all plundered by the Nazis from Germany and other countries.
During World War II, Germany under Nazi rule brought serious disasters to the entire Europe and even the entire world. It launched the Second World War and dragged the whole world into the abyss of war and suffering.
This cannot be denied. After the end of World War II, our successive German governments have been trying their best to make up for the trauma the war caused to European countries and even the world, in order to make up for the huge mistakes the German nation had made."
"Yes, Mr. Prime Minister, Germany is doing much better than some countries on this point"
Ye Tian interjected, with a hint of appreciation in his tone.
Everyone knows which country he is referring to.
The German Chancellor did not take the issue and continued:
“Even if we really don’t want to admit it, none of us can deny that the Third Reich under Hitler’s leadership was once the legitimate government of Germany, and the successive German governments after World War II were also the legitimate governments of Germany.
Hitler’s hidden treasure is on German soil, and our German government has the natural right to inherit it, just like our successive German governments after World War II, we must try our best to make up for their crimes.
As the Chancellor of the German government, my request is simple. This huge treasure that has shocked the world is located in Berlin, Germany. I hope that relevant German experts and scholars can participate in this exploration as soon as possible.
When the exploration operation is completed and the cleanup is completed, I hope that all the gold, silver, treasures and antiques found in this treasure can be kept in Germany. We will handle them properly in accordance with the relevant treaties of World War II..... ."
Hearing this, a sneer flashed across Ye Tian's lips, and then he interrupted the other party.
"You are right, Your Excellency Prime Minister, this huge treasure was indeed hidden by Hitler's SS Heads of Guard at the instruction of Hitler. All the gold, silver, treasures and antiques and artworks in the treasure were plundered.
Although this treasure is buried in Berlin, the burial location is not public land owned by the government, but the Temple Palace owned by the Berlin Catholic Church. According to German law, this treasure is obviously owned by the Berlin Catholic Church.
Before the exploration operation began, our Intrepid Exploration Company signed an exploration agreement with the Vatican, as well as the Berlin Catholic Church and the Temple Palace, and reported it to the German Ministry of Culture and received approval.
In that agreement, it was written very clearly that if we discover a treasure in the Temple Palace, as long as it is not a Templar Knights treasure, our Brave and Intrepid Exploration Company will have half the rights to any other treasure.
Germany is a modern country that upholds the principle of the sanctity of private property. Germany is also a country governed by the rule of law. I believe that the German government will not blatantly break the law and infringe on the integrity of our company.
As for allowing German experts and scholars to participate in the exploration operation, the time is not yet ripe. After we have completed exploring this Gothic palace deep underground and are sure it is safe, we will choose an opportunity to let them participate.
Through the live broadcast, everyone has also seen that we are very careful when exploring the treasure, lest we trigger possible traps and cause irreparable huge losses. No one wants to see such a result.
Under such circumstances, it is not appropriate to allow large groups of people to enter this underground palace, which will bring huge risks, and this Gothic underground palace has only one exit, so there is no need to worry about us taking advantage of it."
Listening to what he said, the Germans in the temporary conference room couldn't help but roll their eyes and complained secretly.
This **** bastard, Steven, is really eloquent. He is so quibbling, and he is so cautious and cautious that he is almost invulnerable. He will slap a few big hats on his opponents at every turn. He is so difficult to deal with!
If I had known that there was such an amazing treasure hidden here, how could I have allowed the joint exploration team to explore the treasure here unless my brain was kicked by a donkey, and how could I have signed that **** agreement!
Every one of these Germans is so regretful that they want to beat their chests, but they are helpless. If there is someone who sells regret medicine in this world, they will definitely buy it and take some!
The temporary conference room became quiet. The Germans sitting on one side of the conference table were all silent. Everyone's face was very ugly, as if their father had just died!
After pondering for a moment, the German female chancellor gritted her molars and said:
"Mr. Steven, of course we will not deny the relevant agreements you signed with the Berlin Catholic Church and the Temple Palace. As you said, Germany is a country governed by the rule of law and will not blatantly infringe on private property.
But this treasure is located in Berlin, the capital of Germany, and is closely related to the history of Germany. The gold, silver, treasures and antiques in the treasure were all looted from Germany and other European countries.
Germany is a responsible country and also shoulders the responsibility of making amends for past crimes. We will never watch idly by as your Brave and Intrepid Exploration Company takes away half of this Hitler treasure.
Especially those plundered antique works of art, such as Michelangelo's "Lady of Bruges" that was just discovered. That priceless sculpture was plundered from Belgium by the German army! ”
Looking at the impassioned speech by the German Chancellor, Ye Tian couldn't help but have a hint of disdain flash in the depths of his eyes.
The words are really high-sounding, but do you believe it? The most important target of you Germans is probably that innumerable batch of Nacui gold!
Although the Nacui gold was plundered from various countries in Europe and North Africa, it was all melted and recast. No one can trace the source of the Nacui gold.
In other words, once the Nacui gold falls into the hands of the German government, it will probably be sent to the German National Bank as soon as possible, and then melted and recast to become Germany's reserve gold.
Even if those countries that were once plundered by Hitler claimed the gold, it would be difficult to produce solid evidence, and the likelihood of success in claiming it would be extremely low.
The antique artworks in the treasure are different. Some of them have a clear inheritance line, and someone or a country will soon make a claim.
If those antiques and artworks fall into the hands of the German government, in view of the history during World War II and in order to maintain the country's image, it will be difficult for the German government to retain those valuable antiques and artworks.
As soon as the German Chancellor finished speaking, Ye Tian immediately continued:
“Don’t be impatient, Your Excellency Prime Minister, half of Hitler’s treasure belongs to our company. There is no doubt about this and no one can deny it, but I do not necessarily want to take all half of the treasure out of Germany.
After the exploration and inventory work is completed, I will value every gold, silver, and antique piece of art in this treasure based on market value, and then share the treasure with the Berlin Catholic Church.
Everyone knows that most of the things in this treasure were plundered by Hitler and his men from various countries in Europe and North Africa. Everything is stained with blood, such as the Nacui gold.
Some of these gold and silver treasures and antique artworks can be traced back to their origins and where they were plundered, such as the "Lady of Bruges" that was plundered from the Notre Dame Church in Bruges, Belgium.
However, a considerable number of gold and silver treasures and antique artworks cannot be traced back because they are too old or for other reasons, including Monet's "Provence Landscape".
I want to get and prepare to take out of Germany the gold and silver treasures and antique art. It is these things that can no longer be traced back to the past. To put it simply, I don’t want to get into trouble because of this treasure.
As for the Nacui gold, as well as other gold and silver treasures and antique artworks that can be traced back to their past, I don’t mind keeping them in Germany. The German government can acquire them based on their valuation.
Especially the massive amounts of Nacui gold, I believe both the German and American governments are very interested in it. The door to trading Nacui gold is always open to me.
Of course, after the transaction is completed, the tax to be paid will not be less. Our Brave and Intrepid Exploration Company is a law-abiding economic entity, and so am I. This is known to everyone! ”
Hearing this, everyone in the temporary conference room was completely dumbfounded. They all stared at Ye Tian on the live broadcast screen with eyes full of disbelief.
This cunning **** is so calculating!
You **** not only wants to make a huge fortune, but you don’t want to get into any trouble, and you also want to take away a large amount of gold and silver treasures and top-notch antiques and artworks. What a wonderful idea!