Chapter 2204： Trip to St. Petersburg

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St. Petersburg, located in northwestern Russia, on the coast of the Baltic Sea, at the mouth of the Neva River, is Russia's central municipality and the second largest city, and the capital of Leningrad Oblast.

This city is the central city in northwestern Russia and an important water and land transportation hub. It is the northernmost city in the world with a population of more than one million. It is also known as Russia's "Northern Capital".

St. Petersburg was founded in 1703 and has a history of more than 300 years. The name of the city is derived from Saint Peter, the disciple of Jesus, hence the name St. Petersburg.

But for Chinese people, they are more familiar with another name of this city, that is Leningrad.

Speaking of Leningrad, every Chinese will think of a tragic history, and think of the protracted and tragic city defense battle that has been seen in old movies and history books.

In the early 18th century, in order to seize the Baltic Sea estuary, Peter the Great, the founding emperor of the Russian Empire, launched a series of foreign wars and finally succeeded in taking the estuary at the mouth of the Neva River.

In 1703, Peter the Great started construction at the mouth of the Neva River and began to build the new capital of the Russian Empire, St. Petersburg, and officially proclaimed himself emperor in St. Petersburg in 1721, establishing a huge Russian Empire.

From then on to 1918, St. Petersburg has always been the center of Russia's culture, politics, and economy. The city and historical center monuments have been listed as one of the world heritage sites by the United Nations.

In 1924, to commemorate Lenin, St. Petersburg was renamed Leningrad. After the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, it was changed back to St. Petersburg. This also marked the end of the Soviet era.

This famous city is full of historical buildings built in various eras. The most famous is a series of palaces of the Russian Empire and some famous church buildings.

Among them, the palace of the Tsar of the Russian Empire, also known as the Winter Palace, is the main destination of Ye Tian's trip to Russia, the Hermitage Museum.

In the afternoon, two private jets with smooth lines suddenly appeared in the air in the direction of the Baltic Sea.

Flying in front is a Bombardier Global Express 8000 and behind the other is a Gulfstream G650, which flew straight to St Petersburg Pulkovo International Airport.

Needless to say, it was Ye Tian and others who came to St. Petersburg on these two private jets, as well as his company employees and a large number of armed security personnel.

Like the previous two Air China charter flights to Beijing, the two private jets also circumvented the Baltic Sea instead of passing through the airspace of several Eastern European countries such as Poland and Lithuania.

The reason why Ye Tian did this was to avoid Poland and other countries that were crazily ravaged by Nacui Germany during World War II, so that those who were jealous of Hitler's treasure would get in the way.

At this time, on the private jet runway of St. Petersburg Pulkovo International Airport, a group of people were stretching their necks and looking towards the sky in the direction of the Baltic Sea.

Most of the people here are Russians, and everyone looks very excited, with expectations in their eyes.

In addition to the Russians, there were also a few brave staff and security personnel from the fearless exploration company. They came to St. Petersburg to fight the front station in advance and arrived here two days ago.

When the people waiting here saw the two private planes in the sky, there was immediately a cheering sound from the Russians who were looking forward to it.

Of course, these Russians did not cheer because of Ye Tian's arrival. On the contrary, they are now very wary of Ye Tian, ​​and even hate it.

They cheered completely because of the Amber Room.

After more than 70 years of disappearance, this rare treasure belonging to Russia has finally reappeared in the world and has the hope of returning to Russia.

The only pity is that if Russia wants to take back the Amber Room, it must be looted frantically, and bleeding is inevitable.

When I think of this, can these Russians at the scene itch with hatred!

While talking, two private jets have arrived over Pulkovo International Airport and landed on the private jet's dedicated runway.

The first to land was the Gulfstream G650 carrying the company's employees and a large number of security personnel, followed by the Bombardier Global Express 8000, which Ye Tian and David took.

About ten minutes later, Ye Tian and David, who walked out of the plane, walked over the people who came straight to pick up the plane under the **** of several security personnel.

At the same time, several company employees and other security personnel who came with them began to carry suitcases from the two private jets.

The Russians who stood on the edge of the runway were a little impatient and greeted them straight forward.

Not a few steps forward, Ye Tian and the others merged with these Russians.

Before he could stand firm, the head of the Hermitage Museum curator extended his right hand to Ye Tian and said enthusiastically like an old friend met.

"Good afternoon, Steven, long time no see, nice to meet you, welcome to Russia, welcome to St. Petersburg, hope you can enjoy this trip to St. Petersburg and like this city"

Ye Tian shook hands with this old friend, then smiled and said

"Good afternoon, Mikhail, it has been a long time since I saw you, I am also very happy to meet you, St. Petersburg is a historical and cultural city, I am looking forward to this journey, I believe I will love this city"

After a few words of kindness, Mikhail immediately said impatiently

"Congratulations, Steven, I found Hitle's hidden treasure in Berlin, and found many top antique artworks that have long disappeared. It made a sensation in the world again. You are such a lucky guy.

When you contacted by phone before, you said that when you come to St. Petersburg this time, you will bring a box of golden amber siding from the Amber Room. I wonder if you brought it? Where is the box of golden amber siding? Can I appreciate it? "

When he said this, Mikhail's eyes had passed Ye Tian, ​​staring at the boxes that had been removed from the two private jets behind him, his eyes shining straight.

The rest of the Russians at the scene were the same, all staring at the metal suitcases, their eyes shining, just like searchlights.

For the Russians, the importance of the Amber Room is unparalleled. It represents the glorious history and glory of the Russian Empire, and is the most cherished treasure of Peter the Great and Catherine the Great.

This extraordinary treasure, which was looted by Nacui Germany and left Russia for more than 70 years, returned to St. Petersburg again. Even if it was only a small part, it was enough to make them ecstatic.

Ye Tian looked at the old friend in front of him, and said with a leisurely smile

"Don't worry, Mikhail, when you return to the hotel later, you will see the resplendent, dazzling golden amber siding. You can enjoy it.

On this occasion, it’s obviously not suitable to open the box and take out the golden amber siding to display. Besides, you haven’t introduced me to these Russian friends.”

With that said, Ye Tian gestured to the other Russians who had been born on the scene, and nodded gently at those guys.

Hearing these words, Mikhail just came back to his senses, and then looked away, and began to introduce Ye Tian to the other Russians who had come to pick up the plane.

"This is Mr. Vasily, from the Kremlin. He is one of Mr. President's staff. On behalf of Mr. President, Mr. Vasily will participate in this meeting and be responsible for communicating with the Kremlin.

This is Mr. Sergey, the Deputy Minister of Culture of Russia. He is mainly responsible for the protection of Russia's historical and cultural heritage and for the management of all public museums in Russia, including our Hermitage.

This is Biejia. It comes from the Russian Federal Security Service. During your stay in St. Petersburg, Biejia will be responsible for the safety work. I hope that you will cooperate happily and it is best to pass this period safely....

Every time Mikhail introduces one, Ye Tian will step forward to shake hands with each other, politely, and behave impeccably.

After Mikhail's introduction, Ye Tian also introduced several entourage, David and others.

After getting to know each other and making a good deal, everyone walked to the convoy not far away, preparing to leave Pulkovo International Airport.

Before getting far, Vasily from the Kremlin asked curiously

"Mr. Steven Besides the private luggage and the golden amber siding of the Amber Room, what else did you bring? How come there are so many metal suitcases? And each one looks very heavy"

With that, Vasily pointed to the back.

Seven or eight meters away from the rear, several employees of the Brave Fearless Exploration Company are pushing several luggage carts, which are piled with huge metal suitcases.

Ye Tian looked back at the suitcases, then smiled and said

"In addition to personal luggage and the golden amber siding of the amber room, we also brought some necessary weapons and equipment. This is to protect the box of golden amber siding. I believe you can understand."

Hearing this, the faces of all the Russians at the scene changed, and their expressions suddenly became much more solemn.

Some weapons? To protect the golden amber siding of the Amber Room? What a nonsense! Who will believe it?

The weapons and ammunition brought by you American **** may be enough to fight a low-intensity local war!