Eventually, the opium trade in China and Southeast Asia fellrgely under the control of the Rothschild family. During this time, they began transporting vast quantities of opium into China while simultaneously shipping back gold, silver, tea, and various priceless antiques from China to Europe.


    This rampant plundering reached its zenith during the period of the Eight-Nation Alliance. The joint military forces from eight countries—Britain, the United States, France, Germany, Russia, Japan, Austria, and Italy—were responsible for widespread destruction in Yanjing. They looted, burned, andmitted numerous atrocities, resulting in the theft and destruction of countless Chinese national treasures. The two primary recipients of these stolen treasures were the British government and the Rothschild family.


    In this context, Zhou Liangyun expressed his frustration, stating, “Currently, there are over 20,000 Chinese cultural relics housed in the British Museum, most of which were taken from China during that tumultuous time. Inparison, the Rothschild family possesses an even greater number of Chinese cultural relics. I had heard rumors about this before, but I never anticipated that the legendary Sifang Baozhuang would also be in their possession!”


    Zhou Liangyun continued, “Historical records indicate that the Sifang Baozhuang is an essential geomantic treasure, believed to have the power to protect the nation. Both your father and I have delved deeply into the Feng Shui principles outlined in the Book of Changes. ording to these records, constructing such a vital national treasure requires the blessings of numerous Zhouyi masters and considerable effort. However, the potency of these four-sided treasures diminishes over time, and by the end of the Qing Dynasty, their protective power was insufficient for the dynasty’s needs.”


    Despite this, the Sifang Baozhuang has remained with the Rothschild family for at least a century, and their sess and prominence over the years may be closely tied to this artifact.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    As time passed, the Sifang Baozhuang developed several cracks. The Rothschild family approached me, seeking my assistance in restoring this cultural relic. They likely assumed I wouldn’t recognize the Sifang Baozhuang, as there was little information about it publicly avable. However, I had previously encountered unofficial historical documents rting to the Sifang Baozhuang, so when I saw the actual object, I immediately recognized its significance. To confirm my suspicions, I discreetly made a carbon copy of it, which verified its origin from the Tang Dynasty.


    After establishing the identity of the Sifang Baozhuang, I researched the Rothschild family’s circumstances during that time and discovered they had faced several setbacks, including the tragic death of a grandson in an ident. I suspected this misfortune was connected to the cracks in the Sifang Baozhuang. Consequently, I advised the Rothschilds that the artifact had aged significantly and its materials had deteriorated. I downyed its valuepared to the exquisite Song Dynasty pearl relics, rmending they avoid forced repairs and instead preserve it in its current state.


    Despite my warnings, the Rothschild family was willing to invest tens of millions of dors for my restoration services. I pretended to be motivated by money and agreed, informing them that the restoration would take several months. The family entrusted me with the Sifang Baozhuang, yet they sent individuals to check on the restoration progress daily, and I realized they were secretly monitoring me during this time.


    As I worked on the Sifang Baozhuang, I increasingly felt that this important cultural relic should not remain in the possession of the Rothschild family. This artifact, a significant symbol of Chinese history, was unknown to almost all Chinese people, yet it represented one of the most crucial treasures lost during China’s long history of humiliation since the Opium War. For years, I have been striving to return scattered Chinese cultural relics from the West, and if I failed to recover this Sifang Baozhuang, I would not find peace in my lifetime.


    With a few months avable during the restoration, I decided to create a replica of the Sifang Baozhuang, effectively using a switcheroo tactic. I nned to hide the authentic Sifang Baozhuang and wait for an opportunity to transport it out of the United States.


    However, after handing over the replica to the Rothschild family, they immediately conducted a carbon-14 test. When they discovered the swap, they attempted to take me away covertly. Fortunately, I had anticipated this move. When they approached me, I proactively called the police to report the situation. Oncew enforcement got involved, the Rothschild family had no choice but to let me go, and I was subsequently taken to Brooklyn Prison.<fnaacf> Discover more novels at FιndＮovel</fnaacf>