Lu Yating looked over, it was two words: Zhong Heng!

Before, she didn't pay much attention to it, but when she saw these two words, she tried to recall this person, and felt that it should be the name of a celebrity.

"Who is Zhong Heng?" Lu Yating's eldest brother really couldn't think of it.

And the handsome old man in the kitchen, when he heard these two words, popped out of his head again, and replied: "If I remember correctly, it should be Song Pu's words." He was a man in the early Ming Dynasty, an official, and a calligrapher. ”

Zhao Tianming couldn't help but be surprised: "Your dad is so amazing!"

Lu Yating explained with a smile: "I treat him as a history teacher, and I am more sensitive to historical figures. ”

It's no wonder, as soon as he heard the word Zhong Heng, he could react immediately and say Song Pu's name, which was really amazing.

Zhao Tianming told them that Song Pu was praised for his calligraphy, fine seal, subordinate, true, cursive, and small seal was the last will of "Er Li", and Xu was the first in the Ming Dynasty.

This first, although a bit exaggerated, can show that this person is not simple.

However, Song Pu was an unlucky guy in history.

"At the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, there was a big case that involved more than 10,000 people. Among them, Song Pu was involved. ”

Song Pu's brother Song Shen also served in the inner court at that time, as the prelude to the ceremonial division, and the grandfather, father and son also aroused the envy of many people because of the official inner court, at this time Song Shen was convicted because of his involvement with Hu Weiyong, and Song Pu sat and died with Song Shen. Song Lian saved his life, and the whole family went to Maozhou.

"This man has very few works left in the world. The only surviving cursive script is the "Respectful Post", which is currently collected in the Palace Museum and is very famous. Zhao Tianming said.

"Respectful Post" is the only ink blot that Song Pu has handed down, and the pen is smooth and vigorous, and the chapter cursive penmanship is out from time to time. The calligraphy is heavy and strong, the strokes are thin and strong, and they are long in the rapid line of the brush, which can be seen that the calligrapher is good at both the seal and the artistic characteristics of the brushwork. Because Song Pu's calligraphy works are relatively rare, they are particularly valuable.

It is said that at first this book was still restrained, and the more it was written, the more relaxed it became, and later it was simply "carried away". Although Song Pu's cursive writing is unrestrained, it is all done under the "rules", and this "rule" is the grass method.

Mingren is good at grass, this is the consensus. A small codex is also written with such ups and downs, reflecting the subtlety of Song Pu's calligraphy. Song Pu's pen is sharp but not mean, and the pen can be lifted up when pressed, so he is calm and smart, and his spirit is exposed.

Of course, Zhao Tianming has not seen the real thing, so he did not explain much about "Respectful Post".

Back to the topic, let's talk about the inkstone. Although the quality is only average, it is not the best material. But the carving is a must, ingenious, and in addition, it is also a celebrity.

Therefore, this piece of Tao inkstone is quite precious.

He knew that in the Song Dynasty, Wang Zhao was in the Tao River during the campaign, and was appointed by Song Shenzong to be the envoy of Qin Fenglu to recover Helong and build Guwei Fort as the Tongyuan army.

Wang Zhaoyu responded to the court's decree and chose the local specialty Tao Yan as a tribute to the palace, and presented it to the major writers, and was immediately appreciated by Su Shi, Huang Tingjian, Lu You, Zhang Lei, and other ordinary scribes, and was greatly favored. Tao Yan is worth a lot of money, and it is extremely precious.

"What do you think of its price?" Lu Yating's eldest brother still asked about the price.

Zhao Tianming thought for a while and said to them: "Valuation is not my specialty, I can only say a general range. ”

"Don't worry, you can say it!"

According to the quality of this inkstone, the carving, and the historical heritage, the three are comprehensively analyzed. Its price is about 1 million yuan, if it is more, more than 1 million, and if it is less, it is more than 800,000 yuan. It's hard to say. If you want to sell, you can get the auction at the Nishiwa Auction House, and the price will be higher accordingly. ”

Everyone also knows that this guy is a consultant of Jinhe Auction House, and it is normal for him to introduce business to his auction house.

"Okay, then put it for auction at your auction house, brother, how about you help arrange it?"

One million and hundreds of thousands, which can share a lot of his pressure. For Lu Yating's eldest brother, it is quite important. Lu Yating didn't want to touch this money, so she gave it to her eldest brother.

She knows that it is not easy for the eldest brother's family, and the sister-in-law is not working now, taking care of the children, etc., which is busy enough.

The burden of making money falls on the shoulders of the eldest brother alone, raising his wife and children, especially now that the children are in kindergarten, the expenses are large, and they are almost living with gritted teeth.

Otherwise, Mom wouldn't always find an excuse to help the eldest brother's life. With this money, Big Brother should be able to come down easily.

As for herself, her own salary is enough to spend. Plus, she has two old books that are also worth some money.

"That's no problem!" Zhao Tianming nodded.

Lu Yating said to her eldest brother: "Brother, let's keep the paperweight." The money for the inkstone auction, you take it. Anyway, I can't use it with my parents. I owe an old gentleman a favor and want to give him this item. ”

She was going to give it to Qi Lao, and returned the favor of others who gave the book.

"Big brother takes such a big advantage, it's not okay. You haven't even gotten married yet! Mom and Dad have to save some money for themselves. Lu Yating's eldest brother heard this and immediately objected.

As for the purple clay pot, if you want to repay the favor, take it! But the money from the inkstone auction should be divided into three parts, one for yourself, one for your parents to support the elderly, and the last one for the little sister as a dowry.

His mother said, "What are you guarding against, how much can you spend, two old guys? Our savings are enough." That money, you brothers and sisters can just discuss. ”

The handsome old man came out with a plate of fried dishes, and also assisted: "You brothers and sisters just divide it." ”

At his age, money has been very light, and the greatest hope is that his children will live well. It's not easy for a son, he knows it, takes care of his wife, and has two children.

It's not easy for a daughter, and it's even more worrying for the two of them, how to do a major marriage event in the future?

Although the girl brought Zhao Tianming back, they didn't fail to see that this man and their own girl had not developed to that extent.

"Big brother, you can just keep it yourself, my money is much more generous than yours. Lu Yating said.

Her sister-in-law did not speak, and no matter what her husband decided, she was in favor.

"Xiao Zhao, come, eat fruit! Come to us to eat more often, don't be too outside." Lu Yating's mother greeted warmly.

The more she looks at Zhao Tianming, the more satisfied she becomes, this son-in-law, she is not willing to let go easily.

Men with this kind of condition are rare. After some contact, I also found that this person has a good personality, good character, and looks quite good, and he can't find a lantern.

Lu Yating almost didn't pull her mother away, it was too embarrassing.

"Auntie, I'll do it myself. ”