When Jia Yidao and Uncle Zhou were sitting on their knees, ready to continue waiting for Ma Ye's words. Ma Ye turned his head and looked at the furnishings in his study, this time's actions were obviously much more obvious than when he squinted his eyes just now, and after a circle, he pointed to a stone inkstone alone, and asked lightly: "Xiao Jia, you also mentioned just now, you are still a little interested in porcelain and the four treasures of the study, then, I recognize that you are also a person in the industry." Since you've come to the old man's house, you must have hoped that I, the old fellow, and those people from the antique street, would have let me know?"

Seeing that Jia Rudao and Uncle Zhou both nodded seriously, Ma Ye didn't care, and then said, "In this case, then I will follow the rules and ask, can you tell me the origin of this stone inkstone?"

Suddenly, Uncle Zhou's face was a little relaxed. Not only Uncle Zhou, but also Jia Nidao, his expression was also slightly stunned. Speaking of which, just when Ma Ye pointed to the stone inkstone with his finger, a bad thought suddenly appeared in Jia Rudao's heart.

Sure enough, before Jia Yidao here could figure it out, Ma Ye asked directly.

Before coming here, Uncle Zhou didn't guess that Ma Ye might ask questions to test Jia Nidao, after all, any rhetoric on his lips is not as real as the actual question test! So, after Jia Nidao asked him about Ma Ye's hobbies, Uncle Zhou suggested that Jia Nidao take a good look at this information. Jia Rudao did the same, came to a temporary cramming, stayed at home and read the information about the study utensils for a day.

Although it may not come in handy, it is also a good idea to be prepared!

It's good at this time, it's a real gun, you need to get these materials out, and talk about it. Jia Yidao's heart is still very bottomless.

Raising his eyes and looking at the place indicated by Ma Ye's hand, on the bookshelf in the corner of the wall, among the more than a dozen inkstones, there is one side, compared to it, the appearance is very plain, it can also be said that among so many inkstones, it is very conspicuous. Looking at that appearance, Jia Rudao compared it with the information he had checked, and vaguely felt that he seemed to have seen something similar somewhere. It's just that the specific name is a little unspeakable, let alone the origin of this inkstone.

"Master Ma, there are still many types of things like inkstones. Moreover, there are ancient times. There are many, many stories surrounding inkstones in history. Uncle Zhou was on the side, and said in a witty way, "If you really want to understand the doorway, I'm afraid it will be difficult to get started without three or five years of work, ,......right?"

Just as Uncle Zhou was about to confess to Ma Ye, Jia Rudao slapped his head and shouted: "By the way, this should be a Chengni inkstone." ”

When Ma Ye and Uncle Zhou heard this, their eyes lit up at the same time. Ma Ye naturally couldn't imagine that Jia Nidao was really a bit of a pound, and he could say the name of the inkstone, at least he couldn't say that Jia Nidao didn't have the slightest research on the inkstone, and naturally he couldn't assert what Jia Nidao said before, and if he was interested in the study utensils and the like, it was a shirk. And Uncle Zhou was glad in his heart, fortunately, Jia Rudao still knew a little bit. Looking at Ma Ye's expression again, the smile in the corner of Uncle Zhou's eyes became thicker, thinking about it, this inkstone should be the so-called Chengni inkstone.

If Ma Ye asks more specifically, Jia Rudao can completely shirk it, saying that he is a novice, and the specific details are not very clear for the time being.

Thinking of this, Zhou Fugui's heart felt a little happy.

This went from gradual disappointment to sudden joy, just because of the name of the inkstone, which made Zhou Fugui a little frightened at the same time, and at the same time, he felt that the change in his mood in just such a short period of time was no less exciting than the excitement of gambling stones!

"Hehe, good, good, a little eyesight...... "Ma Ye is also generous, since Jia seems to be able to recognize it, in general, it can be regarded as passable." Although, Ma Ye's initial question was about the origin of the inkstone, but for a young man, who is not a professional inkstone, he naturally cannot be treated with high standards.

Otherwise, when it comes out, people will think that Ma Ye is bullying newcomers with the qualifications of the old generations, which is not the situation that Ma Ye wants to see.

However, Jia Rudao took this opportunity to explain: "That, Master Ma, it's a shame to say. As for the research and study of inkstones, I actually only started in the last few days. In the past, I felt that things like the Four Treasures of the Study Room were very substantial, cultural, and historical. For the rest, I don't know much about it. If you really want to talk about it, there is not much real contact. I'm afraid that the cognition of inkstone can be traced back to when I was a child, when I was forced by my teacher to practice calligraphy......"

"Xiao Jia ......" Hearing Jia Yidao's words, Zhou Fugui on the side couldn't help but shout.

In Zhou Fugui's eyes, didn't Jia Rudao's rhetoric destroy the good advantages that had just been created?

"Hehe, Uncle Zhou, I'm telling the truth. Jia Rudao stopped and continued, "The reason why I was able to say the name of this inkstone just now is mainly because it is still a kind of inkstone, which is relatively famous. Come to think of it, Master Ma, just now I was able to ask me about this inkstone, it shouldn't be that I deliberately had the intention of making things difficult for me, right? You know, I may not have the luck to be able to name the other inkstones, let alone their respective origins. ”

"Oh, it seems, Xiao Jia, you still know a lot, you actually know the fame of this inkstone. It's also true that you are really interested in and researched inkstones. Listening to Jia Yidao's narration, Ma Ye took the initiative to change the topic.

And seeing Ma Ye's face, facing Jia Nidao, gradually filled with a warm smile, Uncle Zhou's heart, suddenly, he figured out the purpose of Jia Nidao's actions, and for a while, he was a little impressed by Jia Nidao.

Judging from Ma Ye's expression now, he has undoubtedly seen that Jia Yidao has long been interested, and the reason why he is a little interested in the study utensils and the like is just to do what he likes. It's no wonder that Ma Ye will use a more famous and chic inkstone to study Jia Yidao's eyesight.

If Jia Yidao can see the origin of the inkstone at a glance, he is naturally telling the truth.

But saying the name of the inkstone in such surprise as now undoubtedly shows that Jia Rudao's basic skills are not solid enough.

In this way, Jia Rudao's study utensils, how many catties and taels are in Ma Ye's eyes. I'm afraid that Jia Yidao's heart is also very clear about this. So, it's better to hide it and confess it directly.

This is to retreat as advance, doesn't it just fit what Zhou Fugui himself said, the character of the old man Ma? I like to be direct, don't make so many twists and turns!

This can be felt completely from the look on Ma Ye's face now. If it weren't for Jia Rudao who said frankly on the spot, I'm afraid that today's matter would really not be easy to handle. can have the current fame, be able to be in the antique industry, and reach the vision of Ma Ye, can't you see the little tricks of Jia Nidao and Zhou Fugui?

Zhou Fugui couldn't help but smile and said, "Master Ma, it seems that you should have seen it a long time ago, right? Actually, I told Xiao Jia about your preferences." ”

Now that Jia Rudao has confessed, he is rich and rich, and it is not good to twist it anymore.

"You kid, you just don't learn well, old man, I'm not old enough to be dizzy. Ma Ye smiled, and then looked at the inkstone he had just indicated, and said meaningfully, "However, you kid is still not as good as Xiaojia." Xiao Jia's temper is more in line with my heart. …… Yes, old man, I'll give you a word tomorrow. ”

"Thank you, Master Ma. Jia Rudao and Zhou Fugui couldn't help but feel happy. This is really a mountain and a river with no way out, and the willows and flowers are bright and another village!

"But, you two, don't rejoice too soon. The knowledge of antiques still needs to be mastered as much as possible, especially the basic knowledge points. Ma Ye shook his head as he spoke, and said, "Xiao Zhou, you, I won't say much, it's such a big person, I said too much, but it seems too much." Moreover, the person in the Wei family is going to think that the old man is too talkative. ”

"How can you. Zhou Fugui immediately answered on the side. The people in the Wei family naturally refer to Zhou Fugui's master, the second master of Wei.

"In this regard, I don't need you to say, old man, I am still quite self-aware. Ma Ye turned to Jia Yidao and said. "Xiao Jia, if there is anything you don't understand or are not sure about in the future, you can send it directly. Old man, I can help you check or something, I still have this kind of eyesight. Lest you go out in the future, you will be too eye-catching, and the reputation of the old man and me as a promoter will be ruined!"

"Yes!" Jia said respectfully.

As for Ma Ye's last sentence, even if he doesn't need Ma Ye to explain, Jia Yidao knows that it can't be true, it's just a step that Ma Ye himself found for himself. To put it bluntly, it was Jia Rudao's "confession" this time, just like Jia Nidao's gang of people who helped young people in the antique street and dealt with porcelain, which won the favor of Ma Ye.

Otherwise, it's all for nothing!

"By the way, Master Ma, what is the origin of this inkstone?" Jia Yidao seemed to have a bit of a feeling of beating snakes and sticking to them. When Ma Ye heard this, he also smiled happily, and first muttered, "You know how to pick up the time." ”

Even Uncle Zhou on the side glanced at Jia Yidao happily, and secretly made a gesture of appreciation. Jia Rudao knew in his heart, this is not what he likes to vote for Ma Ye. Don't take this opportunity, get cheap, sell well, when to wait?

"Xiao Jia, you also said just now, this inkstone is more famous, so you should also know some other famous inkstones, right?" Ma Ye was not in a hurry to explain, but asked a question in a good way.

"Well, I remember, this inkstone should be one of the five famous inkstones in China, and it seems to be ranked third. As for the specifics, I don't know. Because he had passed the test of Ma Ye just now, Jia Rudao answered a lot faster now. And, always do it, and say what you know. If you don't understand, you don't understand, and the so-called knowledge is to know, and not knowing is not knowing!

In this way, it can win a lot of favor from Ma Ye!

When Ma Ye heard this, he also nodded with satisfaction, and then put his eyes on the inkstone and said, "Xiao Jia is right. This inkstone, it is indeed ranked third among the five famous inkstones in China. The eldest end inkstone, the second Yan Yan, and the third Tao Yan are also known as Chengni Yan. Specifically, the Chengni inkstone was in the Eastern Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period, and it was recorded in the Song people's "Four Pu Scholars", "Wei Tongquetai Ruins, there are many ancient tiles, and they are inkstones, very work, and the number of water storage is not dry." Later, by the time of the Tang Dynasty, the production level of Chengni inkstone was already quite clever, and people called Chengni inkstone "the king of inkstone". ”

"In this way, this inkstone is from the Tang Dynasty?" Jia Rudao asked.

"Not really. The corner of Ma Ye's mouth smiled slightly, "This square Cheng mud inkstone, but it is a work of the Qing Dynasty, imitating the late Han Dynasty Yang tile type, the ink hall is flat and slightly concave, and the ink pool is like a crescent moon on the word Pingtang." Look at ......" Speaking of this, Ma Ye also took this inkstone off the shelf, pointed to the specific place with his fingers, and explained, "Let's not talk about the shape of this inkstone for the time being, just the pulp of this inkstone, it is very natural, there is no trace of falsification, the whole square stone inkstone, whether it is seen from a distance or a close look, all show a generous style, since there is a modern people can not imitate the spirit of the years, extremely rare." ”

Maybe it's a matter of pride, Ma Ye said while sighing a few words, and in his thoughts, it seems that he has also returned to the long years when the inkstone was made!

At this time, Uncle Zhou on the side seemed to be able to hear it, so he asked: "Master Ma, how much can this inkstone be worth?"

Although the content of the question was a bit more secular and did not cause Ma Ye to be unhappy, he just muttered on his lips: "Xiao Zhou, you really know the essence of a businessman." I don't think you've made any great strides in the appraisal of antiques, but you're getting more and more sophisticated in doing business. ”

"Where, where. Uncle Zhou hurriedly said modestly, "It's all relying on the support of the elders." ”

"However, you're right. No matter how good the antique is, if it is used for your own collection, it will be fine. But if it is put on the market, it should naturally have its corresponding value. Ma Ye nodded, and suddenly asked Jia Yidao, and said, "Xiao Jia, guess how much my inkstone is worth?"

"This, Master Ma, seeing that you are quite proud now, I can only say that when you take it, this inkstone will definitely not be too expensive. Jia Rudao replied, deliberately playing a side ball.

"You kid,......" Ma Yele smiled and said, "This is indeed my work of picking up leaks." I think it was collected from a stall five years ago. At that time, it cost less than a thousand yuan, more than 900 points. The main thing is that the stall owner at that time, looking at this inkstone, was too plain, and felt that it couldn't be sold at a good price, but it was cheaper for me, an old man. ”

"Actually, the inkstone also has the benefits of being vegetarian. Jia seemed to respond. I secretly added in my heart, if the performance of this inkstone is very good and excellent, it will not be Ma Ye's turn to pick up the leak.

"Definitely. Ma Ye nodded affirmatively and said, "This antique is actually the same as a person." On the surface, as long as it is not tattered and tattered, it is passable, as long as the inner heritage is rich, then its value is also full. ”

Jia Rudao and Zhou Fugui naturally said that they were taught. This kind of words and deeds of the older generation is still quite moving. Especially in the antique industry, such word of mouth is even more precious.

"Okay, you two don't have to be so serious. Ma Ye was refreshed and said. "Usually, like Xiao Zhouzi, it doesn't matter if you play tricks or something. It is really the time to show a person's integrity. …… Let's talk about this square Chengni inkstone, if it is placed in the hands of ordinary players as an antique, it is really not worth a few dollars, but if it is placed in the hands of the collector of the inkstone, it will not be too much about the price. ”

As the saying goes, antiques and antiques are a kind of heritage, a kind of emotion, and some artificially given meanings beyond the antiques themselves.

For example, the inheritance of an antique, the history it records, and the related personnel engraved by it must be far beyond the value of the antique itself! This is also the reason why the antique industry pays great attention to any thing and must be inherited in an orderly manner. It's like two pieces of the same porcelain, one is obscure, and the other is in the hands of a big collector, which is clearly recorded as collecting, and even some small stories have been born with the collector. Then, the price contained in it is also completely different.

The price in the market is just a reference.

Only those who love antiques, those who play a certain type of thing to the extreme, when faced with what they like, is called a truly priceless treasure.