With the end of the prayer wheel auction, this impromptu auction ended with Ji Wugu making a lot of money.

When everyone left, except for Meng Zitao and Ji Wugu, the mood of the others was not high.

Boss Gu and the three of them needless to say, one of them was expensive, and the other two returned empty-handed, so they were naturally in a bad mood.

As for Xu Xiaofeng, although he also won a piece of porcelain, Meng Zitao did not let him be satisfied, and the final auction price was relatively high, which is called cause and effect.

Looking at Ji Wugu outside the car, the corners of his mouth were almost grinning behind his ears, and Li Jing, who was sitting in the back seat, said with a smile: "Today, this guy is estimated to sleep at night and wake up with a smile when he dreams." It's no wonder that he likes to do auctions so much now, and if someone is a little better, he will make more money. ”

"I think the two of them are too irrational, why should they have trouble with their own money? Face is important, but it is right to be rational at this time. Yue Xiliang said as he drove.

Meng Zitao said with a smile: "Isn't it that some scientists have said that human beings are emotional creatures, and everyone can't control their emotions at some point, in fact, I am the same sometimes." ”

Li Jing said: "Teacher Meng, I think you are much better, at least you originally came for the prayer wheel, but you didn't rush to fight." ”

Meng Zitao said with a smile: "That's because I don't think it's worth the price, if the prayer wheel has not been repaired, I will also start with 6.18 million." ”

"Ahh

So, Meng Zitao said the repaired place, and the two recalled it carefully, as if it was indeed the case.

"Boss Gu is carrying it this time. Li Jing shook his head, originally he still couldn't figure out what was going on with the meaningful smile of Sun Lao's last moment, but now he understands that he had dug a deep pit for Boss Gu.

Yue Xiliang sighed with emotion: "In the antique world, you must not underestimate anyone!"

Originally, Meng Zitao wanted to invite Yue Xiliang and Li Jing to dinner, but both of them politely refused.

In addition to the cloisonné enamel that is needed, the task of coming to Jinling has been completed, and Meng Zitao pondered, since he couldn't get the cloisonné enamel he wanted twice or three times in Jinling, he or he would simply go to the porcelain capital and finish the matter, maybe he could still meet the right utensils, and if he couldn't find it for a while, he could only take out his own collection.

Meng Zitao was going to go to Shu Ze for dinner first, but he received a call from Shu Ze halfway, saying that someone had a treat today and asked Meng Zitao to go directly to the hotel.

Meng Zitao parked his car in the parking lot of the hotel, this hotel is in the suburbs, and the place is not prosperous, however, there are several luxury cars parked in the parking lot, it seems that it should not be a simple place.

Meng Zitao followed the waiter to the door of a private room, the waiter knocked on the door first, and heard the sound of "come in" from inside, and Meng Zitao followed in.

Shu Ze looked up and saw Meng Zitao walking in, with a smile on his face, "Zitao is here, hurry up!"

As soon as Meng Zitao entered the door, he was a little surprised, because in addition to Shu Ze, there were two other people in the room, and one of them was the Gu boss he had met in Ji Wugu before.

Boss Gu smiled and nodded at Meng Zitao, and Meng Zitao also responded with a smile, and said secretly, no wonder he was more polite to himself just now, it turned out that he knew his relationship with Shu Ze.

The other is a young man who is a few years older than Shu Ze, judging from his dress, words and deeds, he should also be a rich child.

Shu Ze introduced to everyone, the young man's name is Yang Jincheng, a rich child from Zijinmen, he got up and shook hands with Meng Zitao, smiling: "I heard Aze mention you before, and I have also seen your calligraphy works from Yang Lao, and I am deeply admired." I've always wanted to see you, but I didn't have a chance, and today I finally got my wish. ”

"Brother Yang, you're polite. Meng Zitao also said politely.

Next, after the two sides exchanged business cards, Shu Ze said: "Zitao, Brother Yang got a jade pendant from the Han Dynasty a few days ago, the material is green mutton fat, I looked at the workmanship and thought it was good, but I always felt that the taste was one or two points worse, you can help him take a look." ”

Meng Zitao said with a smile: "Let me ask you a question first, what is mutton fat?"

Shu Ze said: "Of course it's sheep fat, you make me stupid!"

"What color is the fat of sheep?"

"White, why are you talking nonsense. ”

Meng Zitao spread his hands: "You said it, green sheep fat." ”

"Uh......" Shu Ze was stunned: "It's just an analogy." ”

"You also call yourself a professional, is there such an analogy for this term?"

Meng Zitao said: "Hetian jade is rich in color, white as fat, green as green feathers, yellow as steamed chestnuts, red as a cockscomb, black as pure lacquer, there is no green sheep fat to say, this is just some people asking for a high price, or showing off and boasting, are all covering their ears and stealing bells." ”

Shu Ze said: "Okay, I'm wrong, but the material of the jade pendant is really the same as the mutton fat jade, and the carving is also very good." ”

While speaking, Yang Jincheng handed the jade pendant to Meng Zitao.

The jade pendant is a piece of chicken heart pendant, the chicken heart pendant is mostly oval, the upper end is pointed, there is a round hole in it, similar to the shape of the shield or chicken heart, hence the name, it is a unique and common ornament in the Han Dynasty.

This jade pendant is made of green jade, delicate, no impurities, the surface is carved with the technique of high relief dragon pattern several pieces, the dragon is coiled on the utensils, twisting the body, the form is different. The claws are fierce, with a small mouth, bared teeth, and sharp claws. The shape and portrayal have the ancient charm of the Han Dynasty.

In addition, the back of the jade pendant is embossed with the prayer of "full of wealth".

"What do you think is wrong?" Meng Zitao raised his head and asked Shu Ze next to him.

Shu Ze said: "I felt it in my hand, and the pulp was a little unnatural. ”

Meng Zitao nodded, and then said to Yang Jincheng: "Brother Yang, the carving of this jade pendant material is quite good, but the dynasty will definitely not reach the Han Dynasty." ”

"Why?" Yang Jincheng looked very indifferent.

Meng Zitao explained: "The earliest inscriptions of ancient jade can be traced back to the pre-Qin period, such as the jade inscriptions of the Shang Dynasty that are similar to oracle bone inscriptions, such as 'Lu Fang is all into Ge Wu'. The jade inscriptions of the Han Dynasty mainly include sporadic artifacts such as rigid mao, seals, jade swords, and jade figures engraved with the production time and even the name of the maker. ”

"It was not until the Ming and Qing dynasties that a large number of inscriptions and jade poured into the world, from imperial poems to auspicious words, and the baby's longevity lock was also reduced to the relief of the prayer of 'Fu Lu Zhenxiang'. Therefore, the prayer on the back of this jade pendant is completely a snake painting. In the future, as long as you remember that there is a prayer for jade, if the seller says that it was before the Ming and Qing dynasties, you should be careful. ”

Yang Jincheng listened to this explanation and shook his head: "It seems that you must have the corresponding cultural knowledge to buy Gao Guyu!"

Shu Ze said: "Brother Yang, you don't have to think about it, who hasn't suffered a loss in the antique industry? I also suffered a loss all the way to buy fakes, don't look at Zitao is so powerful now, he was the same at the beginning." The jade quality of your jade pendant is placed here, and there is always some value. ”

Yang Jincheng was also open-minded, and said with a smile: "It's okay, eat a trench and increase wisdom, just pay attention next time." ”

Shu Ze smiled: "Brother Yang, what I appreciate most is your mind. ”

"Life is short, the most important thing is to be happy. Yang Jincheng said with a smile.

After chatting a few words, Boss Gu opened his mouth and asked Meng Zitao: "Teacher Meng, did you lose a lot of the few things I just photographed?"

Meng Zitao pondered for a moment: "I lost two or three million, but as long as I bought it correctly, there will always be a day when I will return to my capital." ”

"Two or three million, so much?!" Boss Gu was stunned, and only came back to his senses after half a sound.

"The main thing is that both items have been repaired, especially the prayer wheel, which has a great impact on the value, and the transaction price is high, so of course there is a lot of loss. Meng Zitao pointed out the problematic place.

Boss Gu was silent for a moment, and then smiled bitterly: "What an old man Sun, what an old fox!"

Shu Ze scolded with a smile: "You are also full and have nothing to do, why do you have nothing to do with him, isn't it that you can't get along with your own money?"

Boss Gu sighed: "I've been unlucky lately, and I've been in a bad mood at home, and I've been holding back a fire, and I couldn't control it just now, so I was angry with Old Man Sun." I also suffered the loss of money. ”

Meng Zitao looked at Boss Gu for a while, his heart moved, and he asked some questions about Boss Gu's family.

Boss Gu felt very strange, Meng Zitao had nothing to ask about these things, but he still answered truthfully.

Meng Zitao pondered for a moment and said, "Boss Gu, if I'm not wrong, your family is prone to injury or illness this year, and if you have a son, these problems should happen to him." ”

Boss Gu was taken aback: "Teacher Meng, how do you know?"

Speaking of which, he also looked at Shu Ze.

"I'm full, why do you tell Zitao about your family's affairs, besides, I can know that your son is sick!" Shu Ze was also surprised by Meng Zitao's words, and asked, "Zitao, how did you know?"

Meng Zitao smiled slightly: "I deduced from Boss Gu's physiognomy and Feng Shui theory, Boss Gu, am I right?"

Boss Gu nodded again and again: "Teacher Meng, you are really a god, at the beginning of the year, my son was scared by firecrackers and sprained his foot and lived in the hospital for half a month. Half a month ago, he started coughing again, and he has not been getting better, and he went to the hospital to take a film, and there was no problem at all. My wife and I are dying. Teacher Meng, what is the reason for this?"

Meng Zitao said: "According to my inference, it should be the reason for committing the three evils, the three evils are the Tai Sui Sanhe killing, accounting for the three parties of 'neutering, fetal and raising' every year, absolutely robbery and killing, fetal killing, raising for the year of killing, committing three evils, generally there will be more serious problems such as family injuries or illnesses." ”

Boss Gu hurriedly asked, "Then how should it be solved?"

Meng Zitao said: "I deduce that it should be the problem of your house, and this still needs to be visited." ”

"Then let's go after dinner?" Boss Gu was a little anxious, this is also human nature, and it is understandable.

"Look at feng shui, how can there be a big night. Shu Ze said.

Boss Gu laughed dryly, it was really his only son who was sick, and he was a little concerned.

Meng Zitao smiled: "It's okay, it's not a practical thing, it's okay to go and see it at night." Moreover, I am going to the porcelain capital tomorrow. ”

"You're leaving so soon?" said Shuze.

Meng Zitao said: "No way, there are more important things to deal with over there." ”

For Boss Gu, Meng Zitao was undoubtedly very grateful to be able to help him solve the problem after dinner, so he expressed his gratitude repeatedly.

"Old Gu, if you want to thank you, come to something real, and talk about who won't. Shu Ze said with a smile.

Boss Gu said sincerely: "That's, that's, I must thank Teacher Meng well." ”

Meng Zitao said with a smile: "I'm not busy with this first, I'll talk about it when the matter is resolved, maybe my inference is not right." ”

"Teacher Meng, I believe in you!"

After waiting for the food to be served, Boss Gu got up and toasted Meng Zitao with a glass of wine.

Everyone chatted while eating, and when it came to the auction just now, Shu Ze learned that Meng Zitao bought a seal for 20,000 yuan, and he was immediately interested, and shouted for Meng Zitao to take it out and take a look, and Meng Zitao followed his wishes.

"Zitao, do you have any contradiction with that surnamed Xu?" asked Yang Jincheng.

Meng Zitao shrugged his shoulders: "What can be any contradiction, it's nothing more than the last competition, I won the championship, and he won the runner-up." ”

"You've picked up such a big leak, what's he not convinced?" Yang Jincheng was a little speechless.

Meng Zitao said: "He may have thought that I won him by luck." ”

"What's this, doesn't he have a little luck in picking it up. Boss Gu said disdainfully: "In the final analysis, this kind of person's belly is too small, and there is only such a pattern." ”

While the servants were chatting, Shu Ze flipped over and over the seal a few times, with a puzzled look on his face and something in his mouth.

Meng Zitao smiled when he saw it: "What are you muttering!"

Shu Ze said with a strange face: "How can I be a little familiar with this seal of yours, and the word 'Cong Yun', how can I remember where I have seen it?"

Yang Jincheng was taken aback when he heard this: "Isn't 'Cong Yun' Qianlong's seal?"

Shu Ze exclaimed: "By the way, it is Qianlong's seal, I have seen it on many paintings and calligraphy." ”

Speaking of this, Shu Ze hurriedly took out his mobile phone to search for relevant information: "Ah, I found it, the word 'Cong Yun' on this seal should be derived from the 'Cong Yun' imperial pen plaque in the first year of Qianlong, which is clearly recorded in the "Summary of the Archives of the Qing Palace's Internal Affairs Office". ”

"It is said here that there are more than 80 pieces of works included in the initial, sequel, and third editions of the "Shiqu Baoji", and if you add the known works with this seal that have not been recorded in the "Shiqu Baoji", the total number should be more than 100 pieces, and it should be said that the frequency of use of this seal is quite high. ”

Yang Jincheng was a little surprised and said: "Something is wrong, I remember that the 'Cong Yun' seal is not made of white jade, how can it be agate?"

There was a sudden silence in the room, and everyone looked at Meng Zitao.

Meng Zitao pointed at himself: "Why are you all looking at me like this?" ”

Shu Ze said, "Is this seal real?"

"What do you think?" Meng Zitao asked with a smile.

Shu Ze said: "Don't sell it, of course I want to believe that it is true." ”

"I think it's genuine, and as for the material, the white jade 'Congyun' seal is one of a set of three-layer overprints, which was completed and used in May of the fourth year of Qianlong. There is no relevant production record of this agate "Congyun" seal, and the specific production time is not clear. ”

Meng Zitao explained: "Then why do I think it is genuine, first of all, the word 'Congyun' in Yang inscription is engraved on the bottom of this seal, which is recorded in the Qianlong, Jiaqing, and Daoguang scrolls of the Qing Dynasty's emperor and queen's treasure seal...... Moreover, this seal is completely consistent with the Qianlong treasure in the Forbidden City, regardless of the size, material, and seal engraving font. ”

In addition, you have the opportunity to look through the records of the Jiaqing Dynasty, and you can see that there is a small wear on the right side of the printing surface, and when you reach the Daoguang Dynasty, the left side is missing a little. As we said just now, we have found the existence of this treasure seal in hundreds of Qing court paintings and calligraphy, and the changes in the seal from Qianlong to the Daoguang Three Dynasties have also left traces of wear and tear after repeated use. And this kind of trace can naturally be easily found on this seal. ”

Speaking of which, Mencius Tao showed everyone one side of the inscription, which had obvious signs of wear.

This Fang Xiaoxi in Qianlong, Jiaqing, Daoguang Baoxu are all indicated as agate, which is consistent with the real thing. Comparing the seal with the seal in the Three Emperors' Treasures, it is clear that the process of damage to the seal is natural, and the forgery is not so realistic. ”

Meng Zitao's explanation is very clear, and the characteristics of the seal also prove that Meng Zitao's judgment is undoubtedly genuine.

Shu Ze praised: "It's still Zitao, you are very knowledgeable, no wonder you can often pick up leaks." ”

Yang Jincheng and Boss Gu both nodded yes, if it was before, they would still be surprised why Meng Zitao could often pick up leaks, now this idea must be much lighter, Meng Zitao has such a profound knowledge, which is equivalent to always preparing for leaks, and picking up leaks is a normal thing for Meng Zitao.

Shu Ze played with the jade seal and said with a smile: "This small seal is really delicate and cute, but how did you think of carving such a small jade seal at that time?"

Meng Zitao explained: "This kind of small seal is also called riding sewing seal, after the Qianlong court re-mounted the painting and calligraphy works, at the seams of each part and the water barrier, or at the seams of the paper silk in the heart of the painting, the small seal of the Qianlong Emperor is covered with many pieces, and the small seal of this 'Congyun' is often among them." For example, the Palace Museum in Beijing has Feng Chengsu's copy of "Wang Xi's Shenlong Benlan Pavilion Preface" and Gu Kaizhi's "Luo Shen Futu" volume. ”

"This kind of lid has a work of riding seam seal, through the lid of the small seal to connect the various parts of the mount together, once the back is mounted or cut in the future, the small seal of the lid is destroyed, and the integrity of the mounting cannot be maintained. Perhaps this practice of sewing small seals on the edges or seams of silk paper is more a measure taken to maintain the integrity and durability of the original mounting of the Qianlong court. ”

Shu Ze shook his head and said in a crepe manner: "Listening to your words is better than reading a book for ten years!"