Shown in front of everyone is a hand-painted sheepskin map.
The map is not big, about 40/50 cm size. Because of the age, the map is a little yellow, the sheepskin fiber is very old, it looks quite old, and the edges are still a little damaged.
Fortunately, the main part is still well preserved, and the various lines and marks drawn are clearly visible.
Ye Tian already knew the authenticity of this treasure map.
This is indeed an antique map from the beginning of the eighteenth century. The dazzling red light that appeared in his eyes is enough to prove the origin of this map and it is very accurate!
Is it a map of the shipwreck of the Malaga Princess?
The moment they saw the content of the map, everyone immediately got a definite answer!
The words "Malaga Princess" written in Spanish at the bottom of the map are very eye-catching and accurately explain the content on the map.
The number 1718 shows that the time when the Malaga Princess sank and the time when this map was drawn are both in the same year!
The map outlines the partial topography of the Caribbean Sea with dotted lines, and uses text to mark the locations of Colombia, Panama, Jamaica, Haiti and other countries, which are roughly the same as the current location.
Of course, there must be some discrepancies here, and even the error is not small.
But this problem is not difficult to solve. Just find an official map of the Caribbean in the early 18th and compare it with modern maps to solve the problem smoothly.
Such maps are not hard to find, there are many online!
In addition to the coastlines of various countries, the map also uses a thick black solid line to depict the specific route of the Malaga Princess voyage, which is very clear.
And the sailboat pattern crooked in the center of the map is undoubtedly the Malaga Princess, which sank on the bottom of the Caribbean, and is also the location of the treasure!
The location of the shipwreck is indeed on the high seas between Jamaica and Colombia, which is consistent with rumors for hundreds of years!
Moreover, it is clearly marked with text above, how many nautical miles is the shipwreck location from Colombia and roughly how many nautical miles is from Jamaica.
With regard to the authenticity of these lines, markings, and text messages, through perspective, Ye Tian had an exact answer instantly.
This is indeed a sea treasure map drawn at the beginning of the eighteenth century. It is not a product forged by someone using old parchment paper. The authenticity is beyond doubt!
The only regret is that the precise coordinates of the sunken ship are not indicated on the map.
At the beginning of the eighteenth century, this route was a fixed route for Spanish ships to travel between Europe and Latin America. Even if there were some gaps, the access would not be too great.
This is a sea map, not a treasure map on a certain island. Due to the limitations of the times, it is not easy to achieve this level of accuracy!
At the beginning of the eighteenth century, the sextant had not yet been invented, and navigators were still unable to determine the position and draw maps with precise latitude and longitude on the sea!
They can only observe the celestial phenomenon and use relatively crude equipment such as a right-angle compass or a navigation quadrant to determine their position in the vast ocean.
This kind of measurement method can only determine the approximate location, and the accuracy is not very good. The accuracy of the treasure map made based on this measurement result can be imagined!
What's more, this is most likely a treasure map drawn by the surviving crew afterwards, a product of a combination of memory and related information! It can be accurate to within 20 nautical miles, which is estimated to be the limit!
The treasure map is indeed true! The rest depends on luck!
Ye Tian has always been confident in his luck.
Coupled with the incomparable ability to see through, it is not too difficult to find the shipwreck of the Malaga Princess. A large amount of gold and silver treasures are close at hand and within reach!
The appraisal is over!
Ye Tian looked up at Russell and Silva, and then began to read the appraisal conclusion.
"Gentlemen, this is indeed a map from the beginning of the eighteenth century, pointing directly to the treasure of the Malaga Princess shipwreck. It is true! And it is indeed more accurate than the previous treasure map!
The transaction can be completed! I hope we can successfully find the shipwreck of the Malaga Princess based on this rare treasure map and bring out the huge wealth that has been buried in the depths of the Caribbean Sea for three hundred years!"
Before the words were over, cheers had already sounded in the living room.
"Awesome! I just said it's real!"
Silva cheered, eyes full of excitement, but also a little bit reluctant.
Such a valuable treasure map, just sent out in vain, who can be willing?
Russell was also raising his arms and cheering, also very excited.
After the cheers fell, Ye Tian immediately asked curiously:
"I would like to ask, Silva, how did you get this treasure map? Since there is such a treasure map, why don't you go out to sea for treasure by yourself? But want transfer it out?"
Silva showed a bitter smile on his face, and then began to explain why.
"The truth is that the colombian crew member who drew this treasure map was my ancestor. For three hundred years, this treasure map has been hidden in our house and has never been known to outsiders!"
"I didn't expect that your ancestor was a crew member of the Malaga Princess, so the credibility of this treasure map is even higher!"
Ye Tian said suddenly, and the question in his heart was solved.
After a short pause, Silva continued:
"The sea area where the Málaga Princess sank is not a shallow sea of 20 to 30 meters. The shallowest place is 50 to 60 meters, and there is a deep sea of several kilometers deep. The hydrological conditions are quite complicated.
Before the twentieth century, water depths of tens of meters were forbidden areas for humans, not to mention the depths of more than 1,000 meters! My ancestors tried it before, but they all came home! Even took some of their lifes!
Even in the 20th century, deep diving is a very challenging extreme sport. Few people can play it. At least there is no such talent in our family!"
Ye Tian nodded and agreed with these words.
Deep-sea diving is indeed not something that everyone can play. Without strong physical fitness, scientific methods and equipment, rushing deep-sea diving is pure death!
"You can hire deep sea salvage companies, there are many such companies now!"
Russell interjected, with a little regret in his tone.
Silva shook his head and said with a wry smile:
"We have thought about it, but the cost of hiring a deep-sea salvage company is too high and the risk is too high, or it may be the result of bankruptcy or even family destruction, we can't afford it!
This is Colombia, and there is almost never peace, social turmoil, gangs rampant, even in government departments, corruption is rampant, it is not necessarily better than the underworld!
In this sinister environment, we not dare to reveal the treasure map, go out to sea with great fanfare, and even dare not divulge any news, lest we cause our deaths.
For us, although this treasure map is true, the huge wealth buried in the Caribbean Sea is an illusory dream that is always in sight!
So when I heard someone inquiring about relevant news in the bar, coupled with the current situation at stake, I thought about selling the treasure map to you, and taking this opportunity to escape from Colombia!"
After listening to this explanation, Ye Tian immediately sighed with emotion.
"That's right, salvaging the sunken treasure is basically a game between the Maritime Exploration Companies and the governments of various countries. Ordinary people who rashly participate in it will probably get nothing, or even be crushed to pieces!"
After chatting for a few more words, Ye Tian put the treasure map back into the box and handed it to Russell.
"The transaction is complete! Now you can inform your people, ready to pick up Silva's wife and children, send them to Cartagena Airport as soon as possible, and take them out of Colombia!"
"Okay, I will notify them to act immediately!"
Russell nodded excitedly, took the box and put it into the backpack.
Immediately afterwards, he immediately began to notify his subordinates to meet Silva's family through invisible headphones.
And here, Ye Tian said to Silva:
"Silva, hurry up and call your wife, your two children and their teachers, and let them cooperate and prepare to evacuate Cartagena.
After the phone call, you should pack up your things. We should also evacuate here. In addition to the necessary documents and cash, we should bring as few other things as possible. If you bring too much, it will be a burden!"
"Okay, I'll call them right away, thank you, Jack!"
Silva nodded and said, a little bit incoherent with excitement.
After that, he immediately took out his cell phone and started calling to inform his family.
At the same time.
Matisse has removed the top famous painting from the Renaissance artist Titian, "Venice Waterscape", from the frame.
Then he carefully rolled it up into the painting tube, took it over and handed it to Ye Tian.
The moment Ye Tian took over the painting tube, his excited hands trembled, and his eyes were even brighter like searchlights!
But he quickly restrained his emotions and quickly said to Matisse:
"Payton, remind everyone to be on guard. Once Russell's men take Silva's family away, the gangsters outside the door will probably receive news soon, we need prevent them from attacking!"
"Okay, I will set up a defense!"
Matisse responded and immediately began to arrange.
Ye Tian stood in the middle of the living room holding the painting tube, looking at the busy three people, with a relaxed expression.
But the corner of his eye is always staring at the corner of the ceiling.
There is also a top art piece there, is also his goal!