Ye Tian and Betty had just walked into the auction hall when a familiar voice sounded in their ears.

"Steven, Betty, good morning"

Hearing this voice, Ye Tian and the others immediately turned their heads to look to the right.

They were greeted by Professor Melissa of Columbia University, standing a short distance to the right, flanked by Professor Kane and Professor Douglas to the left and right.

There was also a white man I didn't know! About sixty years old, silver-haired, well-mannered, probably also a high-ranking intellectual!

"Melissa, good morning, I didn't expect you to come too"

Betty greeted warmly, and at the same time walked quickly to Melissa's side and hugged her college tutor, looking very excited.

Ye Tian stepped forward and greeted the others with a smile on his face.

"Good morning, Professor Kane, Professor Douglas, this gentleman is also from Columbia University, isn't it?

"Steven, good morning, I'll introduce you, this is Brandi, dean of Columbia University's School of History, a famous historian!"

Professor Kane first greeted Ye Tian, and then introduced the scholar beside him.

Then, Ye Tian stepped forward to shake hands with Brandi, and was polite, which can be regarded as knowing each other.

After a few brief greetings, everyone got to the point.

"Professor Brandi, Professor Kane, if I'm not mistaken, you should have come for the "General Sherman's March Notes", and you seem to be quite determined!"

Ye Tian said with a smile, a hint of smugness flashed in his eyes.

He knew the purpose of the cooperation between the big men of Columbia University's School of History, and he was not surprised at all.

In addition to Ye Tian himself and a few people around him, Professor Kane is the only expert and scholar who has personally read "General Sherman's Notes on the March" and has personally identified this important historical document.

Although he only read a small part of the first part of the notebook, he gained a lot, and based on it, he wrote several high-quality papers, which caused quite a stir in the American historiography community.

He knew and understood the importance of this "General Sherman's Notes on the March" better than anyone else! It was an important document that could rewrite part of the history of the American Civil War! It must not be left behind!

"Of course we're here for General Sherman's Notes on the March, and you don't want to trade privately, so we'll have to come here and compete with others!

This marching notebook is so important, it means an unknown history of the Civil War period, and it also means a series of heavyweight academic research results!"

Professor Kane said with a wry smile, his tone full of regret and a hint of resentment.

As early as a few months ago, he mentioned to Ye Tian that Columbia University's School of History was interested in acquiring this important historical document, and the price offered was quite attractive.

However, Ye Tian refused without hesitation, and told them that if they really wanted to, then they should prepare to go to the auction and compete fairly with others, there was no other way.

Because of this, they appeared here, with a hint of resentment in their tone, which is also normal, everyone has emotions!

"Of course I know the importance of General Sherman's Notes on the March, and that's one of the reasons I put it up for auction.

I am a professional treasure hunter, this historical document is my commodity, since it is a business, then we must follow the principle of doing business, so that it can be a long-term no!

This is a fair competition, and if you are well prepared, you will have a chance of winning, and as a friend, I wish you all the best to win this important historical document!"

Ye Tian nodded with a chuckle and said, his tone was categorical, and he didn't feel guilty at all.

"We also hope to get what we want, but the reality tells us that this is not a high possibility! If we want to get this notebook, we will face many difficulties, and there are countless difficulties and dangers waiting for us.

Look over there, the old guys in the middle of the second row are buyers from the Harvard School of History and the Harvard Museum, the richest university in the world, and there is never a shortage of dollars in their pockets.

Also in the second row, the guys in military uniforms on the left are from West Point, Sherman is known as the god of the West Point military academy, how could those guys miss his marching notes!

The Metropolitan Museum, the National Museum of America, Yale University, Princeton University, the University of Pennsylvania, Stanford University, and many more have all sent people here, and everyone has basically the same goal!

Even your fellow's alma mater, New York University, has come to join in the fun, ambitiously preparing to participate in this fight and defeat other opponents to win "General Sherman's March Notes".

I don't understand, the history department has almost no presence at NYU, what kind of mess are they coming to make a mess? Could it be that they are burning too much money? Or are they here to cheer you on as an alumnus?"

Professor Kane said as he pointed his finger at the people in the auction hall with a very solemn expression.

Following the direction of his finger, Ye Tian saw a lot of old acquaintances from major museums, and also saw a lot of famous experts and scholars who he had seen on TV.

These guys all looked confident and bound to win, and their expressions were quite excited.

From this, you can imagine what kind of scene will appear in this auction hall when "General Sherman's March Notes" is officially unveiled!

The quotations of many buyers will resound throughout the audience, and the bidding plates in their hands will rise and fall one after another, the competition will be very fierce, and the atmosphere will be extremely hot!

And this is undoubtedly the most moving picture that Ye Tian wants to see.

There is no doubt that this is another incomparably beautiful day that can take the dollar by storm!

"Hahaha, what an unexpected surprise! The history department of New York University is also here! I have to go over and say hello to them later, it's too embarrassing!

The sense of existence of the history department at New York University is indeed very low, but it can't stop them from having a motivated heart! Maybe this is the opportunity for their rise! Of course, they can't miss it."

Ye Tian said jokingly, in a very relaxed state, and at the same time looked at the alumni of New York University.

Hearing this, the students from Columbia University's School of History rolled their eyes in unison, their faces full of disdain.

Obviously, they didn't take NYU's history department seriously at all, let alone NYU's history department as a rival of equal strength!

After chatting a few more words, Ye Tian changed the topic.

"Professor Douglas, have you confirmed the list of researchers to go to Cocos Island? After we sign a tripartite joint exploration agreement with the Costa Rican government in mid-May, the preliminary work will begin!"

Shortly after returning from Las Vegas, the Costa Rican government, which had been hesitant before, finally gave an affirmative answer.

They are willing to sign a tripartite joint exploration agreement with Ye Tian's Brave Brave Exploration Company and Columbia University's School of History to jointly explore the treasures of Lima buried on Cocos Island.

For the Costa Rican government, the treasures of Lima are too tempting to resist!

Especially when he saw the Caribbean shipwreck treasure in Ye Tian's hands, he couldn't restrain his desires, those dazzling gold and silver treasures and antique works of art were about to blind their eyes!

However, this joint exploration agreement was not signed immediately, but was scheduled to be signed publicly on May 15 in San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica!

Costa Rica is also a country, and there must be some procedures to go, unlike Ye Tian's Brave Fearless Exploration Company, which can be pulled out to hunt for treasures at any time.

Even the School of History of Columbia University has a lot of work to do, and identifying the researchers involved in the joint exploration is one of them, so Ye Tiancai asked.

"It's basically the same, there are a total of eight people in the research team of our School of History who participated in the joint exploration, led by me, as well as several students under me, three PhDs and two masters.

In addition, a professor of Latin American history, as well as one of his doctors, will also be involved in the exploration, and the only uncertainty is who will be the doctor!

When the tripartite joint exploration agreement is signed on May 15, the list of researchers will definitely be finalized, and it will not affect the preliminary preparations, I can guarantee this!"

Douglas whispered a little bit about the situation, looking very excited.

One of the most famous pirate treasures in human history, is about to be unveiled in front of you, can you not be excited?

As for whether Ye Tian can find the treasure of Lima, Professor Douglas is still very confident!

This guy in front of him is a miracle worker, there seems to be nothing he can't do, God seems to stand with him forever, and this time must be no exception!

"That's good, as long as the joint exploration agreement is signed, the next thing will be smooth sailing, I'm sure, we will definitely find the treasure of Lima and shock the whole world!"

Ye Tian chuckled and whispered, full of confidence.

As he spoke, it was not a few minutes before the auction began, and there were more and more people in the auction hall, and the atmosphere was getting more and more enthusiastic.

After chatting a few more words, Ye Tian said goodbye and left, and walked towards the front of the auction hall with Betty, the seats reserved for them by Sotheby's were in the first row, which was the best seat in the audience.

The Columbia University crowd also walked to their seats, on the right side of the third row, which is not bad!