"Qing Imperial Clocks?"

As soon as Wu Tianyuan returned to the capital, Hiroaki Yamanaka found him the next day, and was a little excited to take out a lot of photos for him to see. novel

"These are part of the collection of the Nezu Museum of Art in Tokyo, Japan, a total of 95 pieces, all of which are treasured by the emperors of the Qing Dynasty, which have been collected in the museum for more than 100 years, and are now officially packaged and sold."

Wu Tianyuan looked at the antique Western clocks, each of which was extremely luxurious, representing the highest level of craftsmanship at that time.

He also has a few palace clocks in his hand, which have been repaired by Lao Ren and are already in good condition, and they are kept in the treasury, and he has never had a chance to take them out for display.

The Forbidden City has a special clock museum, and during the Qianlong period, a large number of mechanical clocks powered by clockwork were used in the court. The various clocks and watches collected by the Qing Palace were mainly made in Guangzhou, Suzhou and the palace during the Qianlong and Jiaqing periods, and some of them were produced in Britain, France, Switzerland and other countries.

Most of the clocks and watches made in China are decorated with gold, pearls, jade and gemstones, and the shape simulates pavilions, pagodas, flowers, fruits, bonsai, etc. Clocks produced in Britain and France simulated Western architecture, chariots, horses, and figures.

There are various ways for these clocks to be engraved, some automatically open and close the door, and the machine qì people come out to ring the bell; Some of them play beautiful tunes in unison; Some flowers bloom, butterflies dance, water infusion, flowing birds, all with bright colors, pleasant music and auspicious meanings to please the emperor and queen.

Since the beginning of Kangxi, he has been very interested in Western science, and he himself studied under the missionary John Tang, who is proficient in physics and chemistry, and has a very high understanding of astronomy. Qianlong is even more fond of the expression of the clock, Europe is very to pay tribute to the clocks and watches, the clock hall is located in the Fengxian Hall outside the Jingyun Gate, a total of 123 pieces of various clocks and watches made in the 18th century are exhibited.

As early as the Ming Dynasty, among the more than 40 items that the missionary Matteo Ricci paid tribute to the Wanli Emperor, there were two self-striking bells. It is recorded that when these two self-striking bells were presented to Emperor Wanli, because after a long period of transportation and bumps, they also needed to be adjusted, so Emperor Wanli summoned Matteo Ricci into the palace to adjust these clocks.

Ricci entered the palace for the first time, and it can be said that in the early days of Western missionaries entering China, the clock became a "stepping stone". At that time, Emperor Wanli was very happy when he heard the ticking of the clock, and gave great rewards to both Matteo Ricci and the eunuch. According to Matteo Ricci's account, Emperor Wanli later spent 1,300 taels of silver to build a bell tower for the chiming bell in the Imperial Garden.

"It's all high-quality products, and the minimum auction is more than one million, is there a price?"

Yamanaka saw that Wu Tianyuan was interested, and said happily: "The external quotation is 4 billion yen, that is, 260 million yuan. But I've already opened up the relationship, if we win it, no more than 200 million three can be done! ”

Wu Tianyuan nodded, he liked this batch of clocks very much, and was worried about what the next exhibition hall would be arranged, now there is, golden years, Western clocks and watches!

The two of them went to Japan the next day to talk to the Nezu Art Museum, and it happened that Wu Tianyuan also experienced how to use capital to negotiate transactions with the museum?

"Why are you here?"

As soon as they entered the door, the two of them met Tatsuhiko Yamanaka and his subordinates, and they even came to negotiate?

"It's not a secret, my dear brother, why can't I come?"

Yamanaka Tatsuhiko talked to Yamanaka Hongming on the surface, his eyes stared at Wu Tianyuan, and he said disdainfully: "I have long heard that you are on the thigh of a Zhina?" Sure enough, I'm so ashamed of my family! ”

"Oh? Shame? ”

Hiroaki Yamanaka laughed, straightened his waist and retorted: "We Japanese should respect the strong and cooperate with the strong, it's just that you don't have the ability!" Tianyuanjun, do you remember the last auction of the Old Summer Palace? ”

Seeing Wu Tianyuan's mocking look, Yamanaka Long Yan said angrily: "Bage Yalu, you dare to ......"

"What am I afraid of?"

Yamanaka Hongming said magnificently: "You have always been a fox and a fake tiger!" Leaning on the back of someone to support the bragging! Last time, I bought a bunch of Qing Dynasty goods for 200 million, and the old guy in Miyagi was still satisfied, right? ”

The more Yamanaka Hiroaki spoke, the more excited he became, and finally had the opportunity to avenge his revenge for many years, and said disdainfully: "Buy a bunch of Qing Dynasty goods with the money of a Ru kiln? We're so embarrassed! ”

Wu Tianyuan looked at Yamanaka Hongming with satisfaction, the kid has a set, just this eloquence of scolding people and not spitting out dirty words is not ordinary, not bad.

"This time, I found that wronged boss to pay for you again? Hey, it's really not worth it! ”

"You ......"

Ryuhiko in the mountains jumped like thunder, the original submissive son of a loser, today he dared to scold himself, the future head of the family? Just as he was about to make a move, his subordinates didn't see it well, so he quickly grabbed and whispered a few words, and then he held back his anger, glared at Wu Tianyuan, and went in first.

"It's not easy this time, let's be careful."

The two of them discussed in a low voice, and also walked into the museum and met the curator Fujita.

"Hello Director Wu, it's an honor to meet you, please take a seat!"

Fujita greeted Wu Tianyuan very warmly, the treatment was really different from the first time I saw the head of the Rukawa family, it seems that he is still rich and famous!

"This is all the packed Qing court treasured clocks, please take a look!"

When a group of people came to the warehouse, they saw a dazzling array of clocks, which was very shocking, crisp and pleasant, rich and atmospheric.

Before Wu Tianyuan could finish reading, he suddenly heard Yamanaka Tatsuhiko say in a grand manner: "Don't look at it, let's pack it all up!" ”

"Wait! You said you wanted it? Don't you ask us if we say yes? ”

Fujita saw that the two sons of the mountain were fighting first, and hurriedly said: "Everyone, don't be impatient, since this time it is a package sale, although it is not an auction, but it is also the principle of the highest price." Whoever of you gives the most money will naturally be his. ”

"Four billion isn't it? I'll give it right away! ”

Wu Tianyuan frowned, looking at Yamanaka Longyan's confident appearance, he must have found the support behind the big financier. But since the last Miyagi incident, he has a bad reputation in the circle, so there shouldn't be any Japanese people looking for him, right?

Could it be......

Wu Tianyuan had a flash of inspiration, Chen Dongsheng! Thinking of the recent low-key behavior of Jiade and Kuang's family, they must be preparing some big plan, is it to support Yamanaka Tatsuhiko to ascend to the throne?

"We can also give four billion, curator, we agreed in advance!"

Hiroaki Yamanaka saw Wu Tianyuan's affirmative eyes, and hurriedly put forward a condition: "This time it was Tianyuanjun who came to trade, and it was so easy for me to invite someone to come over, haven't you heard of his deeds recently?" ”

"What's the use of deeds? Money is the most important thing! Yamanaka Tatsuhiko said disdainfully: "We must not let the people of China succeed, I will give 4.2 billion!" ”

Fujita secretly glanced at Wu Tianyuan, and was very embarrassed, of course he wanted to have a good relationship with Wu Tianyuan, and he could cooperate often in the future. Yamanaka Tatsuhiko is an errand runner, and I don't know who is behind it? Can it be compared with Wu Tianyuan, who has a big family?

However, now that people are offering high prices, I can't directly refuse as a curator, otherwise how can I explain to the shareholders?

Wu Tianyuan smiled slightly, stepped forward and said: "That's it, Director Fujita, we just arrived, this is also a big deal, since we have predetermined here, there must always be a first come, first come, right?" ”

"Why don't you give us a day to discuss? It's not bad for this day or two, if we give up, it's never too late for Tatsuhiko Yamanaka! ”

These words just gave Fujita a step down, he looked at Wu Tianyuan with gratitude, and said loudly: "Tianyuanjun has come from afar, we must do our best to be a landlord." I'll have a treat in the evening, the young master of the mountain, please enjoy your face together, how about talking about something tomorrow? ”

"Hmph, young master, I'm not available!" Yamanaka Tatsuhiko provoked: "Tomorrow will be tomorrow, Director Fujita? You have to think it through, go! ”>