So many years have passed since the Song Dynasty, and the development of traditional Chinese medicine has reached a new realm. Nowadays, the development of acupuncture points and related theories has long exceeded the level of Wang Wei's casting acupuncture bronze figure, so the acupuncture bronze figure has more cultural significance.

During the Southern Song Dynasty, Zhou Mi described in detail the physical characteristics of the Song Tiansheng acupuncture bronze man in the book "Qi Dongye Yu" - the bronze figure is made of fine copper, and all the internal organs are present. It means that the acupuncture bronze figure is cast from bronze, and the bronze body has internal organs.

Since the Song Dynasty, many dynasties have been casting different acupuncture bronze figures. However, in terms of modeling design, the bronze man can be opened freely, and there are internal organs in the body, only the Tiansheng acupuncture bronze man of the Song Dynasty.

According to the research of medical history experts, in 1126 AD, after the Jin army broke through Tokyo, the first acupuncture bronze man was snatched by the Jin soldiers, and later due to the continuous war, it was transferred to Korea in the 16th century, and at the end of the 16th century, this acupuncture bronze man was plundered to the island country by Toyotomi Hideyoshi.

However, in the process of further research, some strange phenomena were discovered, in the "Acupuncture and Moxibustion Illustrated Sutra", the upper body of the acupuncture bronze figure is exposed, and the lower body is wearing clothing. Because Wang Weiyi may have taken into account the traditional etiquette ideas when designing the bronze figures, if the naked bronze figures were placed in the ancient buildings, it would hurt the etiquette, and the emperor would often watch the acupuncture bronze figures, so that the bronze figures wore clothes to express seriousness and avoid rudeness.

The acupuncture bronze figure in the museum of the island country is naked.

In addition, the acupuncture bronze figure in the island museum is quite different from the description of Zhou Mi in the "Qi Dongye Language", since the Song Tiansheng acupuncture bronze figure was cast, all dynasties have cast a variety of acupuncture bronze figures, and drawn a map, from these drawn maps we can find that the shape of the bronze hand is mostly a posture of five fingers stretched out.

However, the left hand posture of this bronze figure in the island museum is the palm back, the thumb and middle finger are buckled into a ring, this gesture refers to the "middle finger with the same body inch", but the middle finger "with the body inch" This statement was first proposed by Xu Feng in the Ming Dynasty, so this bronze figure is very likely to be a work after the Ming Dynasty.

Su Tao said with emotion: "I didn't expect the Heavenly Saint Bronze Man to really exist in the island country, but it is not in a museum, but hidden in a shrine, if you announce this news, the Huaxia collection world will definitely boil." ”

Gu Yin smiled: "It's also a coincidence, that shrine has a history of hundreds of years. Master Tianming, a famous holy monk in the Ming Dynasty of our country, once lived in that shrine for a period of time, and someone found Master Tianming's writings in that shrine. I originally planned to be able to find some valuable paintings and calligraphy at the shrine, but I unexpectedly found that this bronze figure was hidden in the temple. ”

Carefully combing through the logic, it is very likely that Master Tianming used some method to hide the Celestial Bronze Man from Toyotomi Hideyoshi from Korea to Kyoto in the shrine. Master Tianming later did not find a way to take away the bronze man, so this rare treasure was buried in the shrine forever, and if Gu Yin hadn't found it, it was very likely to be sealed forever.

Su Tao sighed and admired: "The re-sighting of the Heavenly Sage Bronze Man has made me, a Chinese medicine practitioner, excited, and I must thank you." ”

Gu Yin waved his hand and said with a faint smile: "It's just a coincidence." I took the bronze man home to study, and later found out that the bronze figure had allusions, but I was not sure, so I let me take a look. ”

Su Tao said with certainty: "This is definitely the Heavenly Saint Bronze Man. He paused and asked softly, "The Heavenly Saint Bronze Man is priceless, what are you going to do with it?"

Gu Yin sighed and said, "I plan to send this bronze figure back to China and give it to the National Museum." ”

Su Tao's eyes flashed with admiration, and he said, "This bronze man can be described as a rare treasure, you can be so generous, it's surprising." ”

Gu Yin smiled: "The husband is not guilty, but he is guilty." Although I collect so many rare antiques, in terms of value, it is not necessarily as significant as this bronze man. Especially since I have been living in the island country for a long time, if anyone knows that the Heavenly Saint Bronze Man is collected by me, I am afraid that it will cause a lot of trouble. As for buying this Heavenly Saint Bronze Man, I didn't spend much money, so I should think of it as a contribution to the nation. ”

Su Tao nodded, agreeing with Gu Yin's opinion, now the experts of the island country all believe that the bronze man hidden in the medical hall was the only one built by the king back then, if he suddenly found the real bronze man here with Gu Yin, he would definitely cause a lot of trouble.

Although Gu Yin is more interested in collecting antiques, most of them are calligraphy and paintings, vases and tea utensils, and he is not too interested in this kind of bronze man with great medical value.

Su Tao said in a low voice: "How to transport the bronze man back to China, you still have to plan carefully, if it is dropped or stolen, it will be too much loss." ”

Gu Yin smiled slightly and said, "This is why I am communicating with you in private. I hope that when you return home, you will take this bronze man with you, so that you will not be spied on. If you go by air, you have to check it in, and there are risks, so I would like you to take a ship back to your country. ”

Gu Yin's arrangements were very thorough, and Su Tao sighed with emotion: "You are really well-intentioned. ”

Gu Yin waved his hand and said with a smile: "Tomorrow I will release the news, in order to celebrate the opening of the Sanweitang branch, I will give you an acupuncture bronze figure." Then you take the Heavenly Sage Bronze Man back to China, and the whole plot will be reasonable and will not be suspected. ”

Su Tao touched his chin and pondered for a long time, then nodded: "This method is also reasonable." Also, you must keep this matter secret, and as for the shrine, you must also arrange it well, so as not to leak the rumors. ”

Gu Yin nodded and said, "I will arrange for someone to buy that shrine tomorrow, and it is estimated that it will cost about sixty million." In order for this Heavenly Saint Bronze Man to return to the embrace of the nation, it is worth spending such a small amount of money. ”

Su Tao admired: "Your national heart is touching. ”

Gu Yin smiled: "The reason why I can talk to you about everything is that I have become a New Year's friend." Because we are the same kind of people, standard Chinese nationalists, for the rejuvenation of the nation, the promotion of culture, can give everything, what is this wealth outside the body?"

Su Tao didn't expect to come to the island country this time, in addition to participating in the opening of the Sanweitang Kyoto branch, he also had to shoulder a heavy responsibility and secretly bring the Tiansheng Bronze Man back to China.

The reason why Gu Yin secretly entrusted himself was also because he had great trust in Su Tao's character, otherwise, he would not have handed over such a priceless thing to him.

The reason why Gu Yin did not notify the government with great fanfare and let the government come forward to negotiate with the government of the island country and receive back the Heavenly Saint Bronze Man openly was because he was well aware of the risks.

It is very likely that the government of the island country will not admit that this Heavenly Saint Bronze Man was obtained by Gu Yin through legitimate means, but will instead beat Gu Yin and frame Gu Yin for stealing the treasure, so that not only will the Heavenly Saint Bronze Man not be able to take it back, but Gu Yin will also have to bear the corresponding risks and be held legally responsible.

The vast majority of the people of the island countries are friendly, but the governments of the island countries are absolutely rogue and shameless.

After separating from Gu Yin, Su Tao followed the information given by Cai Yan and successfully found the community where the employees of Sanweitang lived. In order to provide the best living environment for employees, Cai Yan arranged for people to rent four houses in a community not far from the branch, the house looks a little old from the outside, but the surrounding living facilities are complete, the environment is also very quiet, and most of the neighbors are Chinese, which is similar to living in China.

Su Tao rang the doorbell, and after a while, Cai Yan walked out with a smile, a faint fragrance drifted away with the wind, Su Tao opened her arms, and realized that she wanted to hug her. Cai Yan glanced at Su Tao and said in a low voice, "Sui'er is in the house." ”

This house has five rooms upstairs and downstairs, and Mo Suier, Cai Yan and several other female employees live here.

Su Tao walked into it and glanced at the home furnishings, the living room was simply furnished, only two big tables were placed, the door of the balcony was closed, and there were a few plants planted in the small garden outside, which looked a little withered because it was winter.

There is a total heating in the room, it is still quite warm, Su Tao took off his leather shoes in the entrance and changed into slippers, the doorbell rang, Cai Yan smiled: "I'll go over and open the door." ”

Su Tao soon saw a tall and thin young man walking in, wearing gold-wire glasses on the bridge of his nose, Cai Yan said: "His name is Song Haiyang, he is an international student, he lives nearby, we live here, and I thank him for taking a lot of care." ”

Song Haiyang nodded politely to Su Tao and said, "Hello, I'm here to find Tong Le." ”

"She rests upstairs. Cai Yan said with a smile.

Song Haiyang was obviously a regular customer, and went straight upstairs.

Seeing Su Tao frowning, Cai Yan said with a smile: "I feel like you're in a bad mood." ”

Su Tao shrugged his shoulders and said, "It's so late, it's not a good thing to let a young man walk around your house. ”

Cai Yan sneered out loud and said, "Tongle is an employee we recruited in the island country, she studied accounting, and the conditions are very good. Song Haiyang and Tong Le have been getting along for many years, and their relationship has always been very good, and they are ready to get married in two years. ”

Su Tao frowned and said, "Why are the two of them in a good relationship, but they don't live together?"

Cai Yan continued: "Maybe it's to save rent. Song Haiyang's residence is also provided by the company, so that the two of them can be exempted from some expenses. Song Haiyang only comes here for a while every time, never stays overnight, and he is also a good person, often helping to do some heavy work, not the type that is annoying. ”

Su Tao nodded and said, "The heart of guarding against people is indispensable. It's better for you to be cautious, it's quite chaotic on the island side. ”

Cai Yan smiled: "You're talking about the girlfriend case, don't worry, the security in Chinatown is still very good, everyone is compatriots, and they will help each other." ”

Su Tao smiled slightly and said, "I'm staying in your room at night, right?"

Cai Yan glanced at Su Tao angrily, "Dreaming, there is a vacant room upstairs, which has been cleaned out, and you live there." ”

Su Tao smiled bitterly in disappointment: "We haven't seen each other for so long. ”

Cai Yan's cheeks were rosy, Ying Ying smiled, and said in a low voice: "When everyone is resting, I will come to you......"

(End of chapter)