"Okay, Meng Shao. ”

Jiang Xing is Shu Ze's new bodyguard, don't look at him is relatively thin, he looks like a bamboo pole, when he moves, he will immediately turn into a tiger, in terms of skills, his skills are just a little worse than the army.

Shu Ze asked, "I said, what kind of Xizhuang did you go to, what is the matter?"

"That's what happened. Meng Zitao briefly talked about yesterday's events.

Shu Ze nodded and said, "So that's the case, do you want me to come forward and ask for the money back?"

"Is it trouble?" Meng Zitao asked.

"What's the trouble with that. Shu Ze waved his hand disapprerovingly: "I won't tell you, a friend of my dad is also the number one person here, and solving this kind of deflated three is as simple as pinching an ant to death." ”

"Then it's troublesome for Shu to make a move. Meng Zitao said with a smile.

"You can bury me hard. Shu Ze pointed at Meng Zitao and scolded with a smile, and then asked, "Do you want me to call now?"

"Let's talk about it later, we have to understand the situation first, in case someone else has a solution. ”

"Whatever you want, by the way, there's something for you to see. ”

As he spoke, Shu Ze took out a Yunlongpei from his pocket.

Meng Zitao took the Yunlong Pei and asked while looking at it, "Where did this thing come from?"

Shu Ze asked with a smile: "Yesterday, I went to the antique city for something, and I happened to meet a shovel who often cooperates, and he gave me 50,000 yuan, the thing is good, right?"

This piece of Yunlongpei is green and white jade, the jade color is warm, and there is yellow-brown Qin in some places. The whole is flaky, and the dragon body is curled. The dragon's head is low, the mouth is open, the axe-shaped chin is straight, the yin line is carved out of the apricot kernel-like eyes, the pointed horns are upturned, the feet are lying on the lower part of the abdomen, the abdomen is hollowed out and carved horn-like fins, feet and cloud patterns, and the tail end is pointed and curled upward. The body and edges of the dragon are outlined with double inscribed lines, muscles, etc. The shape is strict and regular, the grinding is smooth, the carving is simple and gorgeous, and it is full of dynamic beauty, which is indeed the best jade.

Meng Zitao nodded, and shook his head again: "This piece of Yunlongpei from the Warring States Period is really good, but if you want me to say, 50,000 yuan is expensive, and it is a little troublesome to deal with." ”

Shu Ze was stunned and asked, "What do you mean?"

"It's a pit, you should be able to see it, right?"

"It's a pitter. ”

"What's the deal with the oil on the surface?"

"Well, I guess it's oil. Shu Ze said.

Meng Zitao smiled: "That's right, he rubbed oil on the shengkeng jade, so he ruined the thing." ”

Shu Ze didn't quite understand what Meng Zitao meant, and asked, "It's really not good to rub oil, but it shouldn't ruin things, right?"

"You're not right to think so. Meng Zitao shook his head.

In fact, in the market, there are many people who have the concept of Shuze, and for merchants, the surface of the collection can quickly increase the pulping effect of the collection, and this can also be used to cover up the flaws on the collection, so we only need to visit the antique market, whether it is the owner of the antique shop, or the stall owner on the stall likes to use walnut oil cloth to wipe the wood furniture, jade pieces and bronze ware.

And some collectors will rub jade on their heads, wanting to rub the grease on their heads, in fact, this is the sign of a layman's collection.

"What's wrong?" asked Shuze.

Meng Zitao explained: "For the collection itself, oil is not a good thing, the surface is coated with oil, it is easy to mix with dust to form oil sludge, and the accumulated surface is difficult to remove. A piece of raw pit jade does not look rustic in the soil, before wearing and playing with it, it is more delicate than the Hetian white jade in the middle of the Qing Dynasty, and the surface needs to be treated professionally to clean up the fine soil blocked in the jade soil door. ”

"If you start playing with it immediately before professional cleaning, the grease on the surface will inevitably form oil sludge along the passage and the soil, blocking the door of the jade, and the soil contained in the jade cannot be replaced. It is generally difficult for such a pit to be dispensed with a beautiful pulp, and the Qin on it will not show a beautiful and vivid color. ”

"Once a piece of Shengkeng ancient jade loses the hope of appearing beautiful pulp and color, what do you think?

"That's definitely not going to buy it. Shu Ze smiled bitterly and shook his head.

Meng Zitao said: "In this case, its collection life is over, and only the shell of the craftsmanship of the era is left, which can only be displayed in the museum." Here's why I say this jade artifact is ruined. ”

"You have to remember that no matter what the collection is, the toning is the result of surface oxidation and has no direct relationship with the oil. Of course, it cannot be ruled out that in the process of long-term collection, the disc grinding, wiping and the fall of various substances in the air will inevitably make it inevitable that a small amount of grease will be stained on it. ”

"The luster of a truly old collection is transmitted from the inside out through an oxide layer on the surface, so this luster gives people a feeling of richness, warmth and restraint, which can not be reflected by rubbing oil on it. ”

Shu Ze was silent for a moment, and said: "It seems that he was put on the spot by that kid again, and when the matter in Jianzhou is over, you can go to Jinling with me, I have to get the field back." ”

"Whatever you want. ”

Meng Zitao smiled, and then asked, "By the way, are you and your family having a conflict again?"

"Hey, don't mention it. Now that Meng Zitao knows his own affairs, Shu Ze no longer hides it, in fact, the reason why he didn't sue Meng Zitao before was also machismo.

Shu Ze said with a depressed face: "Zitao, you have to pay attention in the future, the woman who comes to the relatives really can't be messed with." Didn't I just have a meal with a partner, and accompanied her to sing, and I made chickens and dogs jump, and I couldn't live this day. ”

Meng Zitao smiled: "Why do I think you are like a wronged little daughter-in-law?"

Shu Ze said angrily: "you, you are the little daughter-in-law." ”

Meng Zitao smiled: "I see that you also asked for yourself, I believe that your partner should be a beauty, right? ”

Shu Ze laughed dryly: "It's okay." ”

Meng Zitao shook his head: "Look, it's a beauty, and you have to eat and sing together, so everyone is angry." ”

Shu Ze said: "There is nothing between us, it's just a normal working relationship, besides, it's normal to do business and socialize these days, it's like a thief all day long, and I can't stand it." ”

"That's because she cares about you. Meng Zitao said.

"Come on, I'd rather not care about her like this. Shu Ze pursed his lips dissatisfied.

Meng Zitao's expression became stern: "Aze, there is something wrong with your state, let me say something ugly, if you continue in this state, you will score sooner or later." ”

Shu Ze smiled bitterly: "I don't want to go on like this, the key is that her personality has changed too quickly in the past two years, and she is becoming more and more suspicious, don't say that I can't stand it, her family can't stand it either." ”

Meng Zitao thought for a while and said, "Could it be that he is sick?" ”

Shu Ze shook his head: "I have checked it, except for some endocrine disorders, there is nothing wrong with other aspects." Hey, I really can't stand it anymore. ”

Meng Zitao said: "How did she become like this, did she suddenly become like this?"

Shu Ze thought for a while and said, "It's not, it feels like it's slowly becoming like this." ”

Meng Zitao said: "Then I feel that the physical problem is bigger, have you ever found a well-known old Chinese medicine doctor?"

Shu Ze shook his head: "No, she doesn't believe in Chinese medicine at all, she says it's witchcraft." ”

Meng Zitao couldn't laugh or cry: "What is this, your family has a very high education, why don't you know how to look at all kinds of things dialectically, if Chinese medicine is witchcraft, then can our nation still exist?"

Shu Ze sighed: "She is a dead eye, and I can't do anything about her, I found an old Chinese medicine doctor in Jinling to consult her last time, but she didn't cooperate directly." ”

"Then does she have any girlfriends?" Meng Zitao asked.

Shu Ze was a little worried: "There used to be, but now it's almost broken." ”

"Well, I don't think I can help you with this. Meng Zitao shook his head, he felt that Shu Ze's fiancée was more likely to have physical problems, and he couldn't help with this kind of thing.

"Hey!" Shu Ze sighed, half a sound, he said: "The boat will naturally go straight to the bridge, let's not talk about it, let's talk about you." ”

"I—what's the matter with me?" Meng Zitao asked strangely.

"Good thing. Shu Ze smiled.

"What's the good thing?" Meng Zitao asked again.

"I can't tell you just yet. Shu Ze smiled.

Meng Zitao looked at Shu Ze and raised his fist: "Believe it or not, I'll beat you!"

Shu Ze smiled: "Don't be so violent, although I can't tell you the specific situation about this matter, I can reveal some news to you first." ”

Meng Zitao stared at Shu Ze and said, "What the hell is the god babbling?"

Shu Ze smiled: "Don't ask about this, can I not tell you if I can tell you?" Anyway, it's a good thing, as long as you prepare well in the past two months, increase your knowledge of antiques, and it is best to prepare a heavyweight collection, and when the day comes, I will inform you." ”

"What do you mean?" Meng Zitao asked.

Shu Ze said: "Almost, anyway, you just need to remember that this matter is very important, and it will definitely be able to make your name at that time." ”

Seeing that Shu Ze just didn't tell him the truth, Meng Zitao didn't ask much.

The off-road vehicle drove into Xizhuang, and according to the house number, it found Qianlin Li's house.

Meng Zitao was still in the car, and he saw Qian Lin Li sitting at the door, and as soon as the car door opened, Qian Lin Li greeted him with a smile.

The two sides exchanged a few words, during which Meng Zitao made an introduction to both sides.

Shu Ze said politely: "Mr. Qian, I took the liberty to visit and disturbed me." ”

"Where the words. ”

Qian Lin Li smiled and said that he was not welcome, and then invited Meng Zitao and Shu Ze into the house.

After entering the house, Qian Lin Li invited everyone to take a seat, and his wife made tea for everyone.

Everyone chatted for a while, during which Meng Zitao asked about the culprit, and Qian Lin Li poured some bitter water, but he said that he should be able to solve the matter, since this is the case, Meng Zitao did not say much.

Next, Meng Zitao asked about the purpose of this visit.

Qian Linli said embarrassedly: "Teacher Meng, I apologize to you, maybe something has changed in this matter." ”

"What changes?" Meng Zitao asked.

Qian Lin Li smiled bitterly: "That's the case, my father still has two things on his side, and he was reluctant to sell them, but then we persuaded him, and he agreed." However, just now he made another request, he will not sell two things for less than three million, you see this thing......"

Meng Zitao said: "It's nothing, as long as the thing is worth it, three million is definitely no problem, can we go to see things now?"

"Yes, it's on my father's side, I'll take you there. ”

Qian Lin Li stood up and led the three of them to the place where his parents lived.

The place where Qian Lin Li's parents live is a typical local house, which has been around for some years, and it looks very simple and tasteful, Meng Zitao and Shu Ze couldn't help but stand and admire it, and then walked into the house under the reminder of Qian Lin Li.

Meng Zitao and they didn't notice, Peng Adong looked at them with a gloomy face, and when they walked into the house, he gritted his teeth and sneered: "Hmph, it's really that kid, Qian Lin Li, you are bad for my wealth, then don't blame me for treating others the way of others!"

"Dad, Mom, this is the gentleman who saved Lin Xi. ”

After listening to Qian Lin Li's introduction, the two old men were very polite and hurriedly thanked Meng Zitao.

After greeting for a while, Qian Linli said, "Dad, let's go and see those two things." ”

"Good...... All right. "The old man was obviously not very happy.

Seeing this, the eldest lady was a little dissatisfied: "Why are you like this, you are still not happy when it comes to the end?"

The old man snorted coldly: "I spit on a nail, since I agreed, I will not regret it." ”

"And you're still like this?"

"What has been in my hands for decades, can't I still be reluctant to give it up?"

"What's so reluctant, it's not that the money is spent, it's just a house, can the house still run away?"

"Hmph, can this be compared?"

"What can't be compared, the house can at least be lived, what can that god statue and vase do?"

When the old man heard this, he was a little anxious: "It's really a woman's family, I won't say anything about the vase when you say it, can the statue say that?"

The old lady said: "You don't provide for him, what can't you say about this? Besides, if I hadn't protected it, these things would have been cut away by those people a long time ago." ”

At this time, Qian Linli hurriedly persuaded: "Parents, don't say a word, there are still guests." ”

"Hmph!" the old man snorted, and then silently led everyone to a room, took out the key, and opened the door.

It's a miscellaneous room, but it's well organized, and it looks like it's being cleaned a lot.

"Look at this vase. The old man walked up to an object, took off the cloth that covered it, and a huge vase appeared in front of everyone.

The eldest lady said angrily: "Hey, you old man, why don't you take out the idol?"

The old man glared at her: "Mouthy! When it's time to take it, I'll naturally take it out!"

Meng Zitao smiled at the eldest lady and said that he would do the same, and he stepped forward with Shu Ze to observe the vase.

It is said that it is a vase, but to be precise, it should be a bottle, this bottle is open, the neck, the shoulder, the barrel belly is lowered, the circle foot, the neck is decorated with double dragon ears near the shoulder, the shape is huge, up to more than 80 centimeters, and the carcass is thick and heavy, and the enamel is rich.

The inner opening of the vase is covered with turquoise glaze, and the outer wall mouth is decorated with yellow color Ruyi moire, and the near foot is decorated with blue color back pattern. The whole body of the bottle is a green entangled branch treasure pattern, and there are two symmetrical horns on the neck and abdomen.

The neck is painted with pastel "fishing, woodcutter, farming, reading" and landscape maps, and the abdomen is painted with pastel "Yang Jiajiang Story" character figures. The painting is delicate and the lines are smooth. The characters are vivid and expressive. Brightly colored and well preserved. It is a rare large-scale ornamental vessel in the middle of the Qing Dynasty.

Mencius analyzed from the aspects of vessel shape, tire glaze, craftsmanship, painting work, etc., this vessel should be a genuine product in the Daoguang period, and it is very collectible.

After Meng Zitao and Shu Ze watched it one after another, they gathered together and discussed it in a low voice.

Afterwards, Meng Zitao said to the uncle: "Uncle, we can take down this vase." ”

"How much do you pay?" asked the old man.

Meng Zitao said: "Uncle, to tell you the truth, our line of business is generally a seller's bid. ”

The old man frowned and said, "There are still such rules? What about people who don't understand?"

Meng Zitao said: "If we sell something, we must know the market, as for those who don't understand, there will generally be a psychological price, or ask experts to spend money to help identify and then open the price." ”

The uncle thought for a while and said, "Then can I ask you to help identify it first?"

The eldest lady scolded the uncle: "Old man, are you a fool, if it is you, you are not a relative, can you help with the identification?"

The uncle felt that there was something wrong with this, and besides, what if the other party lied to himself? He thought for a while and said, "Did my son sue you for my reserve price?"

"What is the reserve price?" asked the eldest lady suspiciously.

"Don't worry about it!" the uncle reprimanded, looked at Meng Zitao again, and said in his heart: "This mother-in-law, where is it!"

Meng Zitao shook his head and said, "Uncle, with all due respect, not even one-fifth of half. ”

"Really?" the uncle was a little unconvinced.

Meng Zitao said: "It's true, you can take it to the antique shop and ask." ”

The uncle stared at Meng Zitao for a while, sighed secretly in his heart, and said, "Okay, come here." ”

After speaking, he took out another key, opened the lock on the door of a wooden cabinet next to him, and then opened the cabinet door, only to see a wooden statue with a height of one meter twenty or thirty inside.

Shu Ze sighed lightly: "Hey, this seems to be the statue of Emperor Wenchang, right?"

Meng Zitao nodded and said, "Yes, it is indeed Emperor Wenchang." ”

Emperor Wenchang is the god of the imperial examination enshrined in Taoism, also known as Wenqu Xing, Wenxing, this is the god of the order, the meritorious name of the imperial examination, and the management of the world Lu reward Shijin. It originates from the Wenqu incarnation Zi Tong God, which is a Jin Dynasty person, surnamed Zhang Ming Yazi, living in Shu Province Zi Tong Qiqu Mountain, the Eastern Jin Dynasty Ningkang two years of rebellion against the former Qin Fujian was killed, was worshiped as Zi Tong God.

Wenchang represents words and articles, while Wenqu represents eloquence and numbers. Only Tianliang, Ziwei, Tianfu and other stars saw that the founder of Wenqu was smart. The students of Houshu Province believe that the god Zi Tong has the power to protect the literary fortune, and every time there is an exam, they all go to sacrifice to it.

To the Yuan Renzong added the title of "Fuyuan Kaihua Wenchang Silu Hongren Emperor", in the Ming and Qing dynasties in the school palace to build Wenchang Temple, there are sacrificial rituals. The folk worship the statue of Wenchang, praying for the children and grandchildren to be intelligent, successful in their studies, and the title of the gold list.

Meng Zitao stepped forward to look at it and found that this statue of Emperor Wenchang was actually carved from boxwood.

He wears a high crown on his head, a face with Chinese characters, kind eyebrows and kind eyes, a straight nose and a square mouth, naturally drooping, his demeanor is graceful and serene, and he smiles slightly. The hat strap hangs down from behind the ears and is tied at the chest, and he is dressed in a long, wide-sleeved robe with natural and smooth lines, and his hands are staggered in front of his chest, holding a scroll in his hand, leaning over.

This statue of the gods, exquisite craftsmanship, depiction expressive, elegant and natural clothing lines, warm pulp, should be the classic masterpiece of the Ming Dynasty Wenchang statue.

Moreover, as mentioned above, boxwood is said to be "millennium boxwood" because of its slow growth and rare material. Because of the material, boxwood is mostly small. And this statue of Emperor Wenchang is huge, which is already rare in the world.

In addition, from the point of view of the process of making zuò, it integrates a variety of techniques such as round carving, relief carving, and fine carving of yin lines, which can be called the culmination of boxwood carving skills.

And, the Ming Dynasty Wenchang Emperor sat on the statue of Dehua kiln porcelain, the use of boxwood carving is very rare, not to mention so huge, and the preservation is quite well-preserved, it is completely a treasure that can not be found, it is amazing.

While Meng Zitao and Shu Ze were intently observing the statue of the gods, Qian Lin Li pulled his father aside and said, "Dad, although these two things have been passed down for many years, to be honest, they really can't be worth three million. ”

"What, old man, you're crazy!" The eldest lady also followed, and when she heard the number of three million, she immediately exclaimed, causing Meng Zitao and Shu Ze to look back.

"It's okay, you can keep watching. Qian Lin Li smiled apologetically at Meng Zitao.

"What are you muttering!" The uncle was very dissatisfied with his wife's reaction: "What's wrong with three million, I have also verified it." ”

The eldest lady sneered: "How do you verify? It's really crazy, you can tell you three million losses!"

The uncle said: "What do women and Taoist people know, do you know what that idol is made of? It is boxwood, I don't know how many years it will take to become a material, what is the price of three million?"

"You say three million is three million, what a joke!"

"I went to ask Lao Gua, and he said it was worth three million!"

When the eldest lady heard this, she was angry: "Phew, I think you are really confused, can you believe Lao Gua's words?"

Qian Lin Li also said with a little cry and laughter: "Dad, you really have to ask the wrong person this time, Lao Gua is really unreliable, and to put it ugly, he is actually a liar, it's okay to deceive people, how can you read things, I think he is fooling you." ”

"What's the good of him fooling me?" retorted.

Qian Lin Li was silent, he didn't expect for a while that Peng Adong had any benefit from deceiving him, and he didn't expect that Peng Adong would know about the fact that he and Meng Zitao revealed Peng Adong's details yesterday. (To be continued.) )