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"It's certainly true that quality is first, but there are also bad quality Tongquetai tiles."

At the same time, Pi Qiushi said with a smile: "The Tongque tile must be very rare, but there are also some differences between the real Tongquetai tiles, and it is said that the most precious is the eaves and tiles on the Tongque platform." ”

"After all, the total number of tiles and cylinder tiles of a Tongque platform may add up to thousands, while the tiles and eaves are only a few dozen or hundred. Rare things are expensive, and the value of the two things can be imagined. Pi Qiushi smiled: "Of course, we won't talk about the two more precious things now, just those ordinary tiles. ”

"There are historical records that Xu Xuan, a famous minister of the Southern Tang Dynasty, was a good pen and inkstone. At that time, he heard that the Ye people had Tongquetai Guwa, and they were very good at inkstone, so he was very envious. Later, he finally managed to get two ancient tiles on the bronze bird platform, so he immediately asked the craftsman to chisel into an inkstone. It's a pity that the practicability of this tile inkstone is not good, and as soon as the ink is injected into the inkstone, the ink seeps in. ”

Pi Qiushi shook his head lightly and said: "No matter how you toss, anyway, the tile inkstone has no practical value at all, so some people think that it is too one-sided to measure the authenticity of the Tongquetai tile inkstone with practicality." ”

"Isn't it, actually bleeding ink?" Yu Feibai was stunned, and then said categorically: "Then it must be the guy named Xu Xuan, and the copper bird tile he got is a fake." Or get Yecheng tiles instead of Tongque tiles. ”

"Hehe, I can't say for sure."

Pi Qiushi said with a smile: "Who can tell whether history is true or false." Even now, some experts and scholars have deduced that the tiles that can really be used as inkstones are not actually Tongque tiles, but tiles from the Eastern Wei Dynasty and the Northern Qi Dynasty. ”

", huh?" Yu Feibai naturally didn't believe it.

"That's not good."

Pi Qiushi explains: "They looked at many aspects and finally came to a conclusion. But all are black, shiny and shiny, and there are tins on a closer look; There are stamps. Thicker, higher heat, delicate and hard tile, that is the tile of the Eastern Wei and Northern Qi eras. It's just that it was unearthed near Tongque Terrace that people mistakenly thought it was Tongque Tile. ”

"Some people just like to be different, go against everyone, and don't pay attention to it at all." Yu Feibai waved his hand and said: "Without a large amount of physical evidence, it is equivalent to fabricating it out of thin air, how can it be possible to shake the status of Tongque Tile Yan." ”

"Don't digress too much."

At the same time, Wang Guan smiled: "Anyway, it can basically be determined now." This thing is the Tongquetai tile inkstone. As for practicality or something, I guess no one will use such a precious thing now. ”

"That's why I said it was a supporting certificate."

Pi Qiushi chuckled and said: "This is what Ji Xiaolan of the Qing Dynasty thinks, and now the ink storage function of Tongquetai tile inkstone is already secondary, and the reason why things are so precious and hard to find is mainly because of the literati's habit of pursuing famous inkstones. We now want to collect such things, but we also feel that the cultural connotation in them is long-lasting, and it has a unique charm. ”

At this time, Wang Guan added with a smile: "Of course. To put it bluntly, this thing is valuable, expensive! ”

"Yes."

Pi Qiushi nodded with a smile: "Brother, you have the best awareness in this area, culture, connotation or something." Listen to it, for our antique dealers, economic value is the last word. ”

"Chew, really cheesy."

At this time. Yu Feibai expressed his contempt, then reached out and took the tile inkstone, and said with a smile: "Wang Guan." Your words count, and this is a gift to me. ”

"I sent it, but you refused to do it yourself, so don't blame me." Wang Guan said with a smile: "I have decided, this thing is the treasure of the town hall of my relict pavilion, and I will offer it when I go back." ”

“Kao！ The mouth is cheap, why refuse the things sent to the door. Yu Feibai sighed regretfully, with a look of dispute.

Depression comes and goes faster, though. After a few seconds, Yu Feibai returned to normal, and his attention was all focused on the tile inkstone, repeatedly observing and studying.

Don't think that if you are sure that it is a genuine Tongque tile inkstone, you don't need to study it anymore. Actually, the real thing is more researchable. For example, the traces of rust on the inkstone are enough for everyone to ponder for a long time. After all, only when you are in constant contact with the real thing and know what the real thing is manifesting can you identify the fake.

Otherwise, we are always learning theories, but there is no connection with reality, and everything is just empty talk.

After dinner, everyone went to the night market in the county seat, and then returned to the hotel early to rest. There was nothing to say all night, and the next morning, Cao Xiang arrived as promised, during which there was naturally a lot of greetings.

However, Cao Xiang was also a little resolute, and bluntly said that although he had this intention, he also had to look at the situation of Wang Guan's antique shop and understand some of his strength before he could finally determine it.

In this regard, Wang Guan also understood better, and did not say anything, and immediately invited Cao Xiang to Beijing for a detailed discussion. There is no need to repeat what happened next, everyone took their luggage, boarded the high-speed rail express directly, and returned to the capital soon after. After some tossing and turning, I came to the antique shop of Liulichang.

At this time, the signboard of the store has been removed. The signboard is also a kind of commemorative item, and it is impossible to discard it casually, so Wang Guan asked someone to send it back to Chen Lao.

Of course, the things and furnishings in the store have not changed, they are still the same as before.

At the invitation of Wang Guan, Cao Xiang officially stepped into the store, and after taking a turn around the wide storefront on the first floor and various rooms on the second floor, although he didn't say anything, he could know that he was quite satisfied from the expression in his eyebrows.

After all, people always have some pursuits, and Cao Xiang is not a down-and-out hero who has no stunts but nowhere to perform. Although due to personality and family reasons, there is a little less enterprising spirit, but it does not mean that Cao Xiang will work for people casually. People with some ability will definitely have some requirements for their own working environment.

Fortunately, in Wang Guan's antique shop, the hardware has been up to standard, and it is even a little unexpected by Cao Xiang. Originally, he thought it was a newly opened store, but he didn't expect it to be an old store that had been in operation for decades, and now it has been completely taken down by Wang Guan. The store space is spacious enough, and the location is good, as long as you manage it carefully, you are definitely not afraid of no business.

As for soft power or something, Cao Xiang doesn't have to worry about it. Glancing at the young Wang Guan, he felt that as long as he continued to operate sincerely, he could be sure that at least within fifty years, there would be no need to worry about any changes in the antique shop.

Whether it is hardware or software, the balance in Cao Xiang's heart naturally tilts. In an instant, he was very straightforward, and turned his head directly and said, "I think, we can continue to discuss some details." ”

"No problem."

The expected answer also made Wang Guan smile.

The so-called details are not only Cao Xiang's treatment, but also his authority as a shopkeeper. You must know that the shopkeeper is not a buddy, and he must have a certain degree of autonomy. Sometimes, even in the absence of the owner, he dictates certain things.

In this regard, Wang Guan already had a case, and changed the rules of Jigu Zhai, and used it directly. Of course, after all, Cao Xiang is not Gao Dequan, and the two sides have not established enough trust, so there are relatively many restrictions. As long as he got acquainted with it later, and Cao Xiang showed enough ability and loyalty, Wang Guan would definitely not mind giving him more authority.

However, there are not many restrictions. You must know that Wang Guan made it very clear that he would not be able to stay in the capital often in the future, and Cao Xiang would decide some things by himself, and if he encountered something more difficult, he would call him directly to judge. During this period, there are also various functions and powers, and it is also necessary to discuss them clearly, so as not to have ambiguities and contradictions.

Cao Xiang himself understands this truth, so he naturally has no opinions, but nods his head in agreement with some satisfaction.

After that, Wang Guan led Cao Xiang to visit the suite prepared for him. Seeing the comfortable and tidy room, although Cao Xiang was still a little reserved, he couldn't help but show a little smile in his eyes.

In the end, Wang Guan allocated 1 million to Cao Xiang and asked him to redesign and repair the shop according to his own requirements. As for how Cao Xiang operates, he doesn't plan to ask, he only needs to test the results. Speaking of which, this is a small test.

"Third brother, then please." Wang Guan smiled and said: "In the next period of time, I want to fill the warehouse, but I don't have the energy to pay attention to this matter." ”

"Don't worry, you won't be disappointed." Cao Xiang smiled, very confident. If he can't even do this kind of thing, he won't have the face to stay and be the shopkeeper.

Wang Guan nodded with a chuckle, chatted for a long time, and invited Cao Xiang to a banquet at noon, which was regarded as catching the wind and washing the dust, and then he returned to the old Qian mansion with Yu Feibai and others. As for Cao Xiang, he is probably busy reporting good news to his family.

"Qian Lao!"

As soon as he entered the courtyard gate, Yu Feibai habitually shouted: "We're back, come and see what treasure we have brought back...... Hey, there's a guest here. ”

Walking into the hall, everyone found that there were guests visiting, dark red Tang costumes, playing with two huge dwarf lion heads in their hands, which was the big worship of Rong Bao Zhai.

"What treasure to bring back?"

At this time, Chang Lao said with interest: "Looking at your elated appearance, it should be a good thing." ”

"Okay." Wang Guan responded casually, his eyes sharpened and saw a golden-red invitation on the coffee table, and immediately smiled: "Chang Lao, congratulations." ”

"Why do you want to congratulate me for no reason?" Chang Lao was a little confused.

"You personally came to hand out invitations to Qian Lao, there must be something good." Wang Guan said with a smile: "It's definitely right to congratulate you in advance, it's a big deal to go back to dinner and then send a red envelope to officially congratulate." ”

"Hey, guess." Chang Lao waved his hand and said: "The invitation is not my business, but the invitation of Rong Baochun's auction." In previous years, Ling Xi was not in the capital, so he didn't say anything, but this year he was naturally indispensable here. ”

"Spring Auction!"

Wang Guan suddenly realized, and before he knew it, it was time for the major auction companies to make money again. (To be continued.) )