Chapter 290: Shifting Focus and Responding to the Crisis
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The sudden waves made Li Mobai unexpected, and Li Mobai didn't understand it, because he was on the plane, and when he left, he didn't go online, and he didn't read the tabloids in New York, "The New York Times" and "The Wall Street Newspaper", although Li Mobai bought it, but this kind of newspaper has no relevant information, after all, the angle and position are different. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info
Just when there were different opinions, when everyone thought that the Dading was a fake, the auction house in New York couldn't sit still, so it issued a statement, saying that this Ding was genuine, and it could not be a fake, of course, this does not mean that they are sure that this Dading is genuine, nor is it to maintain Li Mobai's reputation, but for their own consideration, the law in the United States clearly stipulates that antiques are the same as commodities, prohibiting the circulation of fakes, and selling fakes will be heavily fined, or even bankrupt.
It's just that at this time, this statement is really powerless, few people in the country don't care, and now the goal has shifted to the source of Li Mobai's wealth, and it doesn't matter whether the Dading is true or not.
When Li Mobai refueled in San Francisco, he flew straight to Qincheng and called Xiaobai, and then listened to Xiaobai say, "Bai Shao, you wait for a while, there are many reporters outside, wait for me to drive the car in." ”
Li Mobai didn't care, but after getting in the car and telling Li Mobai about the specific situation, Li Mobai couldn't help but feel a trace of anger in his heart, and when he learned that it was the media in the south that had just been established for less than a year to provoke the incident, he was even more contemptuous of this old woman who did not abide by the spirit of the contract.
"It's okay, it's a small matter." Li Mobai forcibly suppressed the anger in his heart and said with a nonchalant expression, but Xiaobai's face was not the slightest relaxed.
After Li Mobai finished speaking, he opened his notebook, and after connecting to the Internet, he saw a large number of relevant reports, so he contacted He Yanran and Lin Changqing of Huaxing Automobile, and learned about the whole incident in a short time, and couldn't help but think about the newly established weekly magazine in the south.
After thinking about it, he explained to the two, and the two knew that Li Mobai was going to put out the fire himself, so they hurriedly cooperated with Li Mobai to extinguish the fire. Since there has been no way to communicate with Li Mobai, the two of them did not dare to act rashly, but only fought back through the resources in their hands, but now that Li Mobai has a countermeasure, the two of them hurriedly cooperate with Li Mobai.
After making the call, Li Mobai walked straight out, and as soon as he walked out, he saw many reporters waiting for him, and when he saw Li Mobai with a smile on his face, the reporters rushed up and surrounded Li Mobai.
"Mr. Li, what do you think of the controversy about you in the past two days?"
"Mr. Li, why did you buy that big ding?"
"Mr. Li, can we visit your private jet?"
………… The reporters asked questions like a cannonball, no matter the order, and they didn't think that Li Mobai only had one mouth, whoever is one step faster at this time will be able to grab the news, if Li Mobai continues to be silent at this time, then thank you, this incident can allow us to send a few more articles.
"Everyone, thank you for your concern, whose question should I answer first?" Li Mobai waited until the reporters finished speaking before he said slowly.
The reporters also looked at each other and smiled, it was not good to rob it again at this time, the rules played a role at this time, and they all looked at the most senior middle-aged reporter, and there was no excuse at this age, so he said, "Hello Mr. Li, in view of the many recent reports that do not know the truth, we would like to hear your opinion on this incident?" The reporter was clever enough not to explain the matter, but to be vague, and the first person to open the window paper at this time would have to bear the wrath of the interviewee.
"I don't have any opinion, it's the freedom of the media, I'm happy to see everyone's spirit of free thinking, as long as I don't slander myself, I don't mind!"
"Mr. Li, may I ask why you want to buy that fake Dading?" At this time, a few other reporters then asked.
"Fakes? When the words on this statue are interpreted in the future, there may be archaeological discoveries that will shock the world, and it is irresponsible to assert that it is a fake. Li Mobai was still smiling, but he was quite unhappy in his heart, and secretly sighed that the domestic academic community was too impetuous, and he didn't witness it with his own eyes, so he dared to draw conclusions.
"So, what are you going to do with this big ding?" The reporter asked again.
"Of course, it is to study the academic value of this great statue and unveil the fog of history." Li Mobai said, "This Dading, whether it is academic value or collection value, is unique, far beyond the stepmother Ding, I am very fortunate to be able to acquire this Dading." ”
Hearing Li Mobai's words, all the reporters were stunned, just now they felt that Li Mobai's words were lackluster, but they didn't expect Li Mobai to burst out so wildly.
The stepmother is the first national treasure of bronze, Li Mobai dared to say that his big tripod is far superior to the stepmother Ding, it is really arrogant, the reporters were also shocked by Li Mobai's words, and the questions that were originally prepared, but now they don't know how to ask.
"Mr. Li, why do you say that the value of your Da Ding surpasses that of your stepmother? What evidence is there? Finally, a reporter reacted.
"I think everyone knows that I came from a study of ancient characters, and the Zhong Dingwen above is the best evidence, although at present, I can only recognize forty percent of the characters." Li Mobai talked eloquently.
"Forty percent? However, some experts say that only one percent of the characters on it can be recognized, and the other words are all fabricated! A reporter interjected.
"Ichisei? Zhong Dingwen has so many words, there are many words he has not seen, and the fact that he doesn't know it doesn't mean that it is fabricated. Li Mobai said proudly.
The reporters saw Li Mobai's arrogance again, but they had no good reason to refute it, after all, they didn't recognize a word, so how could they refute it.
Li Mobai originally didn't want to release this news, but the current situation was that he couldn't tolerate his carelessness, so he had to release this news to divert the public's attention from the source of his wealth, after all, things on the gambling board can't be said.
"Mr. Li, since you think that the value of this Dading surpasses that of the stepmother, then may I ask what kind of historical facts this Dading belongs to that period, and what kind of historical facts are recorded in the text on it?" Some reporters quickly grasped the core of the problem, if you can't say one, two, three, you will die, don't blame us for being ruthless.
"This tripod can be called the Song of the Martial King, the Western Zhou Dynasty Wu King Ji Fa rebelled against the Shang Emperor Xin, and successfully established the Zhou Dynasty, this tripod is the Wu King Ji Fa ascended to the throne of the Son of Heaven, used to worship the heavens." Li Mobai said with a calm face, serious and serious, "The above text just records this historical process, King Wu passionately described the process of defeating King Su in his eulogy, and thanked God for his favor, this is what I can understand so far, although it is incomplete, but the general situation is like this." ”
When all the reporters saw Li Mobai talking, their eyes were about to fall in surprise, and they secretly said whether what this guy said was true or false, if it was true, then the value of this Ding was indeed far greater than that of his stepmother, but was his words credible?
"Mr. Li, you say this, the credibility is too low, if it is really as you said, why didn't the Americans find out, and you can buy it for a mere $2.2 million, if it's really as you said, I don't think you can buy it back for $200 million, right?" It was a female reporter who spoke, and Li Mobai knew at a glance that it was the reporter of the weekly magazine that took the lead this time.
"Americans have been on the moon since '69, so why haven't they been able to go to the moon again 40 years later? When the Chinese had already created a brilliant bronze civilization, the American continent was still a wasteland; Simplified Chinese characters are heavenly books for Americans, not to mention the esoteric Zhong Dingwen! I guess I don't need to answer this question! Li Mobai said proudly, in fact, Li Mobai said this intentionally, although this argument has a lot of disadvantages to himself, but it can cater to most of the mentality on the Internet.
"Today, I, Li Mobai, will talk to you about the issues that everyone is concerned about!" Li Mobai knows that in this country or in this world, the saliva of the media is enough to drown people, and it is better to stand up generously than to let the saliva drown.
The media reporters haven't digested Li Mobai's words just now, this guy really dares to say it, it's just lawless, but this is a good thing, these words can double the sales of the newspaper under their own clever pen.
The reporters were still immersed in the excitement of getting the blockbuster news just now, and when they suddenly heard Li Mobai's words, they couldn't help but be even more excited, and suddenly everyone stopped talking, waiting for Li Mobai to make a high statement.
"I just heard about the topic about me recently, and now it's hot, and many people are questioning me Li Mobai, first of all, congratulations, you have come to the right place this time!"
Hearing Li Mobai's ironic words, although the reporters were very unhappy, they had to admit that Li Mobai was telling the truth, and they could only pretend not to hear it.
"I think everyone is questioning my Li Mobai's vision, I can tell you clearly, whatever I Li Mobai fancies, it can't be eye-catching!"
"The second is my Li Mobai's industry, what I can tell you is that I, Li Mobai, not only did not embezzle state property, but instead bore nearly 3 billion yuan of bank debts and the resettlement of nearly 1,000 workers for the country, I believe that the Qintang Municipal Party Committee and the bank can prove my Li Mobai's innocence."
"Well, that's all I have to say, I won't give any interviews on this question in the future, and I won't give any answer to any of the same questions."
After Li Mobai finished speaking, he walked away, the reporters involuntarily made a way, no one dared to stop and continue to ask, this news is too shocking, I have only heard that the merger of state-owned enterprises is to package debts and workers to the political axe, but Li Mobai is a force to bear, before the news is implemented, do not dare to say nonsense, that may make a big mistake.
The next day, thinking with his feet, he also knew that Li Mobai had become the focus of public opinion, of course, the focus now is the value of Li Mobai's big tripod, about the debts and employees of Huaxing Automobile, reporters don't dare to say nonsense, this is related to the image of the country, no one dares to evaluate it indiscriminately before it is determined.
The Internet was also shocked, even Li Mobai's supporters, they couldn't believe that what Li Mobai said was true, if that big tripod was really as Li Mobai said, then Li Mobai is not just a hero, it can definitely make people raise their eyebrows, pick up a super big leak in the United States, and slap the United States hard, this is a national idol.
As for Li Mobai's opponents, except for those who vote with their feet, the ignorant and ignorant Internet mob -- those who have suffered setbacks in life but have nowhere to vent are still barking on the Internet, all those who have their own ability to read and think have stopped their irrational remarks, not to stop, but to wait, waiting for a better opportunity -- after Li Mobai's lies have been exposed, Li Mobai will be beaten to death with a stick.
It's not that there are no heroes in this era, but that heroes are too fragile, as long as you become famous, someone can always find an opportunity to trample you under your feet, and finally become famous yourself, but when you are really famous, you find that you have nothing to do - celebrities are not good to be, and there are many such people in today's society.
However, Li Mobai will not let the villain step on his shoulders to become famous, let alone shelter in the shadow of the Jiang family.
When the old man saw Li Mobai, he couldn't wait for Li Mobai to open the super tripod he bought, and at a glance, the old man's whole face changed, "Mobai, have you really found this big tripod?" ”
"I'm not sure, and it's just a few words in the notes, but I'm pretty sure that this is the Great Tripod of Sacrifice to the Heavens cast by King Wu, in order to make the country eternal." Li Mobai understood the old man's words, but he translated the first grandfather's "Golden Stone Treasure", and the old man is now addicted to it.
Although the old man did not hear Li Mobai's affirmative answer, but still danced excitedly around this big ding, in China's antique circle, although the price of bronzes has never been high - the state prohibits the trade of bronzes unearthed after 1949, which is not only a prohibition, but also a crime, but in the circle, bronze heavy weapons have always been the most precious treasures, and only those who have bronze heavy weapons are real collectors.
As for the treasure that Li Mobai bought back from abroad, it is naturally not within the jurisdiction of national law, and this bronze tripod alone is enough to establish Li Mobai's status in the circle.
After Li Mobai washed up, he didn't rest - the private jet was comfortable, and he didn't have to get jet lag when he slept from the United States to China. Li Mobai rubbed the text on the Dading for the first time, then scanned it on the computer, and finally wrote a paper overnight based on the words and judgments he knew, made a phone call to Qiu Lao, and then sent the electronic version of the rubbing and the paper to Qiu Lao.
Li Mobai knew very well that it was impossible to break the dynasty of this bronze by himself, and only with the help of Qiu Lao's influence in the academic world could he truly correct the name of this bronze.
When Qiu Lao saw the electronic version of the rubbings and papers, he was excited and hurriedly asked the assistant to book a ticket to Qincheng, to take a look at the big tripod that Li Mobai bought, this is a remarkable discovery, this paper can almost make China's Zhong Dingwen research to a higher level, there were many problems that could not be confirmed before, and now they are immediately resolved, how can they not be excited.
At the same time as Qiu Lao's punishment, Lin Changqing and He Yanran's counterattack was also launched, because Li Mobai took the initiative to stand up, so the Internet almost overwhelmingly supported Li Mobai, no matter whether Li Mobai was out of sight or not, fans felt that Li Mobai was a man.
And because Li Mobai is full of national pride, he has won the favor of many people, this is their heartfelt words, how long has it been since no one in China has said such confident and cordial words!
And at this time, Yang Jinyu also stood up and cheered loudly for Li Mobai, He Yewang and others also stood up, Sammo Hung and others also stood up, and applauded Li Mobai, when Li Mobai didn't stand up and speak, they wanted to say something, but they didn't know how to cooperate with Li Mobai, and Li Mobai took the initiative to stand up, they stood up and spoke for Li Mobai, and they held Li Mobai to the sky, in short, it was a sentence - even if Li Mobai wants to be the richest man in the world, it is as easy as a finger, There is no need to doubt that Li Mobai earns money from the state.
These people are all bigwigs in the jade industry, their words are by no means as simple as cheering, people who understand that Li Mobai is indeed not short of funds, and reporters also quietly turned the limelight at this time, and began to support Li Mobai, at this time, supporting Li Mobai can win the support of Li Mobai's supporters.
When Qiu Lao arrived in Qincheng, he took a taxi directly at the airport, and then called Li Mobai, Li Mobai was also quite surprised, Qiu Lao actually arrived, so he hurriedly went to greet Qiu Lao in person, and went to meet Qiu Lao's taxi.
Qiu Lao is an expert in the study of ancient characters, although he does not have as much as Li Mobai in terms of the number of words, but in terms of experience and discourse power, Li Mobai cannot compare.
Li Mobai's respect for Qiu Lao is also from the bottom of his heart, knowing that Qiu Lao came to Qincheng in person, in fact, it is also to support himself, and now this Dading is no longer a matter of the antique circle, but related to the academic research of the paleographic world, as long as Qiu Lao concludes that these unidentified words are Zhong Dingwen, the theory of fabrication is self-defeating, and can win the highest honor for Li Mobai.
Although Li Mobai fell into the whirlpool of public opinion, the Jiang family did not make any sound and remained silent, of course, this was a decision after talking to Li Mobai on the phone, Li Mobai only wanted to decide this issue by himself, if he used administrative means to suppress the media, suppress the freedom of speech of the media and netizens, it would be a stain that could not be washed away for Li Mobai, Li Mobai has always cherished his reputation, knows what he wants, and what he is doing.
After seeing the statue that Li Mobai bought, Qiu Lao sighed sincerely, "Mobai, you have almost saved the paleographic world, and it is you who have made a leap forward in the study of Chinese Zhong Dingwen in the new century!" ”
At present, there has been no new breakthrough in the field of paleography for too long, and Li Mobai has made so many new discoveries at once, and has even revealed the secret of the destruction of King Wu and the establishment of the Zhou Dynasty, which can almost be said to be the most important discovery in the paleography world -- although this secret has not yet been completely revealed, the veil that has been shrouded in the fog of history has been lifted through Li Mobai's translation, and the true face of history is about to be revealed in front of him.
"Mo Bai, your paper, I will ask the journal "Zhong Ding Wen Research" to publish it in a sideline situation, and I will also hold a press conference to release to the world the latest research success of Zhong Ding literature, which is the greatest research achievement of Chinese Zhong Ding literature in the 21st century!" Qiu Lao sighed, for the authenticity of this big ding, Qiu Lao really doesn't care, Qiu Lao cares about academic research, Li Mobai's paper can be said to be reasonable, although the 989 Zhong Ding texts have not been completely eaten, but it is enough to become the most dazzling research results.
Li Mobai was also quite moved when he heard this, moved by Qiu Lao's selfless support for himself, the current academic world can be a popular unhealthy trend, students' research results are often encroached upon by tutors, although this has been a common problem in the world since ancient times, but the current China is indeed the most serious.
Lin Changqing and He Yanran saw Li Mobai bravely facing the media and successfully shifting the focus, and they admired Li Mobai, although they were still on the cusp of the media and still had the possibility of being submerged, but they were full of confidence in Li Mobai in their hearts. The media is a knife, many people are drowned by the saliva of the media, such examples can be said to be too numerous to mention, but Li Mobai can retreat in the storm of the media, and go to the next level, I have to say that Li Mobai is really tough.
The reporters on the other side of the ocean are also paying attention to the progress of Li Mobai's incident, and when they learn that the Dading auctioned by Li Mobai at auction is genuine, and thus reveal the secret of the alternation of Shang and Zhou, they are also surprised that their eyes are about to fall, and this secret has every chance to be revealed by American sinologists, but they missed it.
All the people who participated in the auction were also extremely surprised, this tribute was so precious, but because of the suspicion in his heart, Li Mobai picked up a big leak, if he had known that it was worth 200 million US dollars.
In fact, this tripod is no longer a leak to describe, it can be said to be a national treasure among national treasures, what everyone doesn't know is that as soon as the number that Qiu Lao is about to ask for is released, the entire academic community will change because of this tripod.
Regret is regret, Li Mobai has already taken this tribute as his own. Li Mobai set off to return to China the next day because he knew the value of this tripod, if it weren't for the sudden change in the domestic situation, which was completely unfavorable to him, Li Mobai would not have released the news so quickly.
Just when Li Mobai successfully resolved a crisis, Jennifer, a reporter from Time Magazine, also came to Qincheng, but Li Mobai had already arrived in the capital.
(To be continued)