After a pause, Ye Tian continued to smile and said:

"Let me now explain why the 5,000 volumes of the Dunhuang Canon were donated to the National Library of China, not to the National Library of America, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, or other cultural and museum institutions.

The most important reason is the fact that I am a Chinese, as I just said, and what is recorded in the Dunhuang Canon is China's civilization and history, and the crystallization of the wisdom of the Chinese nation.

It is only in the land of China that those Dunhuang scriptures from hundreds of years ago, or even thousands of years ago, can bloom with the most brilliant light and give full play to their greatest value."

"Bang Bang Bang"

The thunderous applause suddenly rang out, extremely warm and deafening.

All the Chinese at the scene were applauding and giving Ye Tian their own applause, and the rest of the foreign reporters, whether willing or unwilling, were also applauding.

When the applause fell slightly, Ye Tianqing's voice came out again.

"As we all know, since these Dunhuang scriptures entered the British Museum, they have been shelved for a long time, stacked on the shelves of Stan's secret room, and there is hardly any chance of public display.

It is almost impossible for experts and scholars who study Dunhuang studies in China and all over the world to see and study these Dunhuang canons, which is obviously not conducive to the progress of civilization and the spread of culture.

After obtaining these Dunhuang scriptures, I also considered which cultural and museum institution to donate them to, and after some careful consideration, I chose the National Library of China.

If I donate them to the National Library of the United States, or the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the fate of these Dunhuang canons is likely to be shelved as the British Museum.

These Dunhuang scriptures, which have endured for thousands of years and have suffered a lot, are already very fragile, and they must no longer be allowed to slowly decay and disappear in a dark vault, which is a crime against civilization.

That is also contrary to my original intention of donating this batch of Dunhuang scriptures, because the Dunhuang scriptures record Chinese civilization and Chinese history, as long as it is Chinese, it will be cherished.

The study of Dunhuang studies in China has become large-scale, and the National Library of China has paid enough attention to the Dunhuang scriptures, and has the most top-level protection measures, which is the best choice from any aspect.

It is for these reasons that I chose the National Library of China as the donor, rather than the National Library of America, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, or any other cultural institution."

Hearing this, Director Rao of the National Library, as well as the Minister of Culture, who were sitting next to him, were secretly amazed, and gave Ye Tian a thumbs up secretly.

One counts as one, and all the other Chinese at the scene are the same, everyone is amazed, and even applauded.

These words are so beautiful, almost impeccable, Ye Tian, this kid really has a sharp mouth, he can say it too well.

As for the foreign media reporters at the scene, they had to admit at this time that Ye Tian's words were indeed very reasonable.

If the priceless Dunhuang scriptures are donated to other cultural and museum institutions outside of China, they will be 100% shelved, and at most a few pieces will be put on display, just like when they were in the British Museum!

After a short pause and a sip of water, Ye Tian continued:

"As you should know, I recently opened my private gallery at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the 'Kings and Knights' gallery, which is open to all visitors to experience the golden age of the Crusades in the Middle Ages.

Why would I set up that exhibition hall at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, instead of in some famous museum in Europe, or to ship those antiques to China and set up that exhibition hall in the Forbidden City or the National Museum?

The reason is simple, it was a decision based on culture and reality, and the reason for not setting up the exhibition hall in Europe is because Europe is closely related to the history of the Crusades, and I have to consider historical and religious factors.

As for China, it has nothing to do with the history of the Crusades, and those antique artifacts from medieval Europe are difficult to resonate with the Chinese, and naturally they will not bring me more benefits.

This is not the case with the United States, which is part of Western civilization, with immigrants mainly from the European continent, but it is also in a new continent, and the history of the Crusades has little to do with the United States.

But because American culture is European and people are familiar with the history of the Crusades, the gallery resonates strongly with Americans, both culturally and emotionally.

That's why I set up the 'Kings and Knights' gallery at the Metropolitan Museum, and the influx of visitors to the gallery confirmed my judgment that the gallery would bring me great benefits.

In the same way, the Dunhuang Canons carry the Chinese civilization and history, and only in the land of China will they bloom with the most brilliant light, so that they will not be buried, and give full play to their greatest value."

Hearing Ye Tian's reasonable analysis, everyone on the scene couldn't help but nodded, including the scheming American reporter, who had nothing to say.

But this is not the end, Ye Tianqing's voice still kept coming from the rostrum and reaching the ears of everyone on the scene.

"It is undeniable that I am very persistent in the pursuit of money and wealth, I am a professional treasure hunter and businessman, and the pursuit of maximum profit is a natural thing, and there is nothing wrong with it.

But there is a reason why I donated these Dunhuang scriptures for free instead of selling them at a high price, and compared to other antique artworks, the Dunhuang canons can be said to be very special.

When we say that the Dunhuang Canon is a priceless treasure, we mean the Chinese civilization and history it carries, which cannot be measured in money at all, nor can it be quantified, giving a relatively accurate estimate.

If these Dunhuang scriptures are broken up, they are pushed to the antique art market in batches, and sold in various ways, it is bound to disrupt their integrity and even cause irreparable huge losses.

Because not every collector has the corresponding collection conditions, such as a constant temperature and humidity of the library or study room, some of the Dunhuang scriptures are likely to be damaged, or even mud cows into the sea, completely disappeared.

And because of the huge number of Dunhuang scriptures and the damaged rare books, once this special antique cultural relics flood into the market, it will definitely disrupt the market, and the price will not be too high.

As far as I am concerned, the possible benefits from the sale of these Dunhuang scriptures do not make me moved, and I am even more reluctant to see these Dunhuang scriptures scattered everywhere, causing some unnecessary losses.

What's more, even if I donate 5,000 volumes of the Dunhuang Canon, I still have more than 18,000 volumes of the Dunhuang Canon in my hands, and since I don't plan to sell these priceless treasures, I can only collect them myself.

No matter from any point of view, my donation of these Dunhuang scriptures to the National Library is a good thing that will benefit and harmless, and my personal interests will not be lost because of this.

In this matter, I hope that everyone will stand taller, look at and think about problems from the perspective and height of human civilization and history, and do not only focus on money and interests, and worry too much about gains and losses!

Mr. Dennis, this is my answer, I don't know if you are satisfied, I hope you can report what I just said truthfully, and I will keep the video of this press conference in its entirety."

As he spoke, Ye Tian nodded lightly at the ill-intentioned Washington Post reporter in Beijing, with a bright smile on his face.

Looking at his smiling face, Dennis couldn't help but shiver, and the whole person was like falling into an ice cave, cold and frightened.

It was only then that he seemed to realize what kind of person he was facing!

The guy with a bright smile on his face sitting on the rostrum is by no means an ordinary top collector, but a notoriously ruthless and retributive guy, and there is nothing he dares not do at all.

In such a public occasion, I actually put eye drops on Steven's bastard in public, it's really stupid!

Thinking of this, Dennis couldn't help but regret and wanted to slap himself twice, but unfortunately, there is no regret medicine sold in this world!

The other people at the scene all heard the threat implied in Ye Tian's last words, and they were all stunned and secretly frightened.

Sure enough, just like the legend, Ye Tian (Steven) is really taboo-free, he dares to threaten media reporters in public, and he doesn't take the so-called uncrowned king in his eyes at all.

It is completely conceivable that if any of these media reporters at the scene dare to distort the report and deliberately put on his head, they will definitely encounter fierce retaliation, and they will definitely not run!

The press conference continued, and the moderator again raised his hand and pointed at a reporter to ask questions.

This is a reporter from the domestic news media, and the object of his question is Rao, the director of the National Library.

In the blink of an eye, the time has come to half past eleven o'clock at noon.

After the press conference ended smoothly, several people sitting on the rostrum got up one after another, nodded lightly at the many media reporters at the scene, and then walked off the rostrum and walked towards the side door of the main hall that they had just entered.

Soon, the group of them walked out of the main hall of the Taimiao Temple and walked towards the lounge next to the main hall.

On the way, the Minister of Culture came to Ye Tian's side, smiled and whispered to him:

"Xiao Ye, after entering the lounge later, tell me in detail about your private museum, I am very interested, and from my personal point of view, I am also very supportive of this matter!"

Hearing this, the smile on Ye Tian's face suddenly became even brighter.