Later, Hong Yaobao and Tang Xin also saw two exquisite relief stone murals, and they said the origin of these two relief paintings, which are "Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty" and "Empress Wenzhao Buddha Picture". The source of their white spoons is in the ancient capital of Luo, the Central Plains. On the ruined wall of Binyang Cave in the Longmen Grottoes outside Yangcheng.

Regarding that period of history, Tang Xin and Hong Yaobao can also know each other. In 1928, he became the director of the Far Eastern Art Department at the New York Museum, and the following year, he came to China to become an archivist who collected and transported ancient Chinese artifacts.

In 1930, after taking a large number of photographs from the Longmen Grottoes, he reached an agreement with the Chinese antique dealer Yue Bin for only 10,000 silver dollars in return. Yue Bin got through the local eunuchs and homeless people in Luoyang, sneaked into the Longmen Grottoes, and chiseled down the "Emperor and Empress Buddha Map" piece by piece according to the photos taken by Pu Ailun.

After the relief stone statue was chiseled, it was transferred to Beijing, where it was restored by gluing and restoring it piece by piece, and finally delivered to Pu Allen. Later, the treasure traveled across the ocean to the United States.

Now the "Emperor and Empress Buddha Picture" in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is full of holes due to the original theft and chiseling, and what is even more regrettable is that its loss has caused the Longmen Grottoes to be irreparable and regretful.

The thought that that gringo Pu Allen actually had the title of patriot made my teeth itch with hatred. Sun Moba, they must not know these things, otherwise, with their character who loves to mess around, they will definitely dig out that guy's grave overnight tonight to bask in the moonlight.

"What a pity! These are the treasures of our country, and it is really a sin to be torn off and placed here. I don't know when, an old man stood behind Hong Yaobao and said.

Hong Yaobao looked back and saw that the old man was almost eighty years old, wearing a set of Tang costumes, and his face was full of sadness. It can be seen that this entry should be a Chinese entry.

"Uh, old man! Old home, rest assured! I'm going to let them go back. Sun Moba suddenly laughed. This guy was an old man as soon as he opened his mouth, and he was glared at by Hong Yaobao, and then he changed his mind.

"Huh? Want to get back home? It's hard! Even Director Ding of the National Palace Museum in China doesn't have that face and strength! It's good to be young and have this heart, don't do anything! The old family thought that these young people in the country were going to take illegal actions and get the national treasure back, so he hurriedly said.

"An-la! Lao Zhai may not know that my boss is a well-known antique connoisseur in China. Recently, the twelve zodiac gods and jade carvings and Kyushu Ding have all heard of it, right? It's all our boss looking for it. In addition, the recent return of Chinese cultural relics by major museums in Europe is also the work of our boss. Jiang Buwu said boastfully.

When the old man heard this, he immediately became in awe, and his eyes were different when he looked at Hong Yaobao.

"Oops! Look up for a long time, look up for a long time! It's amazing to be young! has made many great things that we can't do in our generation, and has made great contributions to the country and the nation. "The old man stretched out his hand.

Hong Yaobao hurriedly stretched out his hand and shook it tightly with Lao Chengjia: "Lao Jiajia praised, how can you be so serious?" It is also the responsibility of each of us to take back these national treasures, and the younger generations dare not take credit. Those things, in fact, are thanks to the strong support of Kong Lao, Director Ding, Yan Lao, Li Lao and others! Otherwise, it will be difficult for me to complete it with one entry. ”

Hong Yaobao became modest, and the old man appreciated it even more. He smiled and said, "Very good, there are very few young people like you now." After walking around here, let's go to the old decay and sit down. "The old man sent out an invitation.

"Oh! By the way, you really came this time to take back these treasures? What are the strategies? If you need help, try to speak, old man, I still have a little old face here. Lao Jiajia suddenly remembered Jiang Buwu's words.

Hong Yaobao first introduced Tang Xin and others to the old family, and the other party heard that this girl was actually a closed disciple of a generation of Taishan Konglao, so he became more enthusiastic.

"This time, I am indeed preparing to negotiate with the United States, hoping that through conversation, the national treasure can be taken back peacefully. If you have difficulties, you may have to trouble the old family at that time. Hong Yaobao nodded.

Subsequently, the old man introduced himself, and everyone knew that this old man was a well-known Hua Cheng on Tang Street in New York, and he had been in this city for forty or fifty years.

Lao Ijia seems to have been here many times and is very familiar with this place. He took Hong Yaobao and others to go down, and when he saw those Buddha heads, he felt very worried. These precious Buddha heads are knocked down from some Buddha statues in China.

The museum also reproduced a replica of a miniature Su. State Gardens. The "Ming Xuan" in the courtyard displays many pieces of furniture from the Ming Dynasty in China.

In the Asian Pavilion, you can also see a lot of fine ancient calligraphy and paintings. Among them, there are many treasures such as the well-known "Creek Bank Map", Han Qian's "White Picture Scroll of the Night" in the Tang Dynasty, Qu Ding's "Spring Mountain Map" in the Northern Song Dynasty, and Fang Congyi's "Cloud Mountain Map" at the end of the Yuan Dynasty.

The old man stayed at home and stayed on the edge of the "Creek Bank Map", looking at the "Creek Bank Map" and was fascinated.

"Creek Bank Map" is the work of Dong Yuan of the fifth generation, and Xu Beihong got it from Gui in the 30s of the 20th century. Lin, in 1938, was brought back by Zhang Daqian to the fourth. Sichuan, and later Zhang Daqian exchanged it with Jin Nong's "Wind and Rain Returning to the Boat". In the 50s, Zhang Daqian sold the painting to the Chinese-American collector C. C. Wang, and in 1997, Mr. Tang, a trustee of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, purchased it at a large price and donated it to the Metropolitan Museum.

"Alas! That Mr. Tang is really confused! Donate to the United States, isn't this a meat bun beating a dog, is there no return? Lao Yijia sighed, and was very disgusted with Mr. Tang, who gave the "Creek Bank Map" to this museum.

Seeing that Tang Xin was also fascinated, Hong Yaobao chuckled and said, "Don't look at it, this one is not a real work." ”

Hong Yaobao's words made the old man and Tang Xin stunned. This painting was also seen by Kong Lao, and at that time it was not sure whether it was genuine, but I was not sure that it was a fake.

"Ugh! How do you know it's not genuine? Tang Xin asked.

"What's crooked? The boss's golden eyes, when did he see it wrong? Thought it was you? Since it's a fake, leave it to them! Let them put on a fake and show their shame. Xiao Bawang said very generously.

"That can't be left to them either. Although this "Creek Bank Map" is not Dong Yuan's work, it is also Zhang Daqian's authentic work, and of course it cannot be left to them. Hong Yaobao said with a smile.

Zhang Daqian, a famous painter in modern times, is also known as "South Zhang and North Qi" and "South Zhang and North Pu" because of his poems, calligraphy and paintings as famous as Qi Baishi and Pu Xinji. In his twenties, he grew a big beard, which became a unique symbol of Zhang Daqian's future. He has traveled and studied with Qi Baishi, Xu Beihong, Huang Binhong, Pu Ru and other foreign Picasso.

Legend has it that before his mother was born, he dreamed that an old man sent a little ape into the house at night, so when he was twenty-one years old, he changed his name to Ji, also known as Ji Zhan. Later, he became a monk and his Dharma name was Daqian, so Shijin also called him "Daqian Jushi".

Zhang Daqian is the most legendary master of Chinese painting in the 20th century, whether it is painting, calligraphy, seal carving, poetry is all-encompassing. In his early years, he devoted himself to the study of ancient calligraphy and painting, especially in landscape painting. After living abroad, he combined the style of painting and writing, and integrated heavy color and ink painting, especially splashing ink and splashing color, creating a new artistic style. His approach to scholarship is worth learning from painters who are trying to move from tradition to modernity.

Tang Xin and the old man were even more surprised, Hong Yaobao actually took a few looks, and knew that it was not Dong Yuan's real work, but Zhang Daqian's imitation.

In fact, at that time, Kong Lao and the others also had this guess, but it was only a guess. And, there's a rumor in that.

It is believed that Xu Beihong's letter in 1939 stating that he would hand over the "Creek Bank Map" to Zhang Daqian for research and appraisal is also a forgery of Zhang Daqian. Therefore, before 1948, "Creek Bank Map" did not exist at all, and it was forged by Zhang Daqian in 1949~1957. In 1950, Xu Beihong wrote on the "Picture of the Return to the Boat from the Wind and Rain" that the reason why the 1938 "Picture of the Creek Bank" had been in his hands and handed over to Zhang Daqian was to repay Zhang's financial assistance when Xu and his ex-wife Jiang Biwei divorced.

"So, that rumor is true?" Lao Irijia asked. He had heard a lot about that rumor.

"Huh! I don't know. However, the painting is very realistically imitated, first of all, the picture of the mountains stretching, the wind and the trees are low, the water surface is undulating, the dark clouds are rolling in the sky, and the wild geese are flying high and hurrying, and its emphasis on narrative plot reflects the change from narrative painting to reproducing natural landscape painting.

In addition, the painting of rocks and clouds is also the style of that period. In the end, the paper used is also ancient paper, not antique paper, so it is difficult for everyone to distinguish the authenticity.

However, there is still a loophole, and that is ink. Ink is difficult to imitate, even if it is ancient ink, once it is polished with water, it will become new ink. Although there is a slight change in this, it can still be seen," Hong Xiaobao analyzed.

"Also, it may be a sign deliberately left by Zhang Daqian, look here, take a serious look. From the whole picture, look at its layering, combined with these scenes, you will find that it can become a 'thousand' character. Hong Yaobao pointed to the picture and pointed out the word "thousand" hidden in the picture.

Tang Xin and the old man both have a foundation, and they are also good in their eyes. was instructed by Hong Yaobao like this, and immediately saw that the cat in it was tired.

"Sure enough, there is no vanity under the fame! I admire the decay, such a complex thing can be seen by you, it's amazing, no wonder those national treasures have been found by you one by one. "The old man is at home, this is his own truth.

"Actually, it's still Zhang Daqian who is so powerful that he made this fake so realistic, and almost deceived all the world's entrants." Hong Yaobao said with a smile.

(To be continued)