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Fang Lao said that Cui Xiangdong had already seen the Sui five baht coin, and the price of the five baht coin was slightly lower, because the volume and weight were not as good as Kaiyuan Tongbao, a group of more than two hundred.

To introduce, the Sui five baht is a type of ancient Chinese coin.

Emperor Wen of Sui began to cast in the first year of the emperor's opening, also known as "Kaihuang five baht", or "sample five baht".

Qian Wen "five baht" two words seal book, the strokes are fine, the edge is wider, the face is not a good outline, there are vertical lines at the left end of the word "five", and the back of the money is good and has a outline.

There are two kinds of "five" character handover pen with round curve and oblique straight, and the head of "Zhu" is mostly square folded. The outer profile is very wide, and the face is not pierced,

The word "five" is straight, and there is a vertical painting near the piercing. Emperor Wen for the unified currency system, once put five baht sample money to order the customs to ban bad money, so it is also called "five baht sample".

In the early Sui five baht coins, the diameter would be longer, reaching 24 or 25 mm, and the diameter gradually decreased in the later period, and the diameter is now mostly concentrated in about 23.5 mm, which is represented by these five baht coins that were opened.

Returning to history, later, Emperor Yang opened a furnace in Yangzhou to cast five baht of tin, the copper color was white, and the world was known as "white money". There is also iron money. And the five baht of Sui is the end of China's "baht two money system".

"This Sui five baht is calculated according to three hundred, Xiao Xu, how many Kaiyuan Tongbao are counted over there?"

Speaking of Kaiyuan Tongbao, it is small in size and small, and the amount in the hemp bag is really shocking.

A group of ten is six hundred, and in the end, Xu Guang and the two civil servants were about to vomit, but they didn't get an answer, and it was really too time-consuming to count like this, and finally. Fang Lao still mentions yì according to the weight.

One penny, ten coins and one tael, ten taels and one catty, these Kaiyuan Tongbao were weighed in batches, and in the end, the weight reached 4,000 kilograms.

One coin is 600, ten coins are 6,000, a catty is 60,000, a kilogram is 120,000, and 4,000 kilograms is nearly 500 million. And continue to add Sui five baht money. The price really exceeded 500 million.

And with more than 100 million gold and silver, Han Chong now has more than 600 million.

800 million is more than a vacancy.

Naturally, at this time, Han Chong still had some agate, pearls, ivory and other treasures in his hands, as well as the most valuable one, Yan Liben's step diagram.

Thinking of this, Han Chong got up, his eyes lit up. said, "By the way, Elder Fang, Elder Cui, please help me look at this picture." ”

"What painting?" Two old and one happy. They knew that Han Chong was an unusual person.

"You'll know when you see it."

Han Chong actually studied this step diagram a little on the way back.

So there are more doubts in my heart. Thinking that the master could help with the answer, Han Chong took it out.

Speaking of this step, from the point of view of its composition, it is clear that the painting divides all the figures into two groups.

It is bounded by the central axis of the scroll. The three men on the left are lined up in order, without any ornamentation. is a little restrained in the rules;

On the right, the group of characters centered on Tang Taizong, the images of ladies clustered on the left and right, as well as the decorations "two screen fans", "a display of flags", "step chariots", etc., naturally divide the layout of the characters into different roles according to their functions.

Moreover, the fluttering clothes of the ladies and the windward display of Chao Gai are intended to portray a mood full of tenderness, serenity and kindness. This contrast between the left and right, especially the translator's cautiousness and sincere fear, and the ladies' calm and well-mannered expressions are in stark contrast.

One relaxed, one soft and one rigid, so that people's vision has been fully enjoyed. Like the left-hand accompaniment when playing the piano, steady and low;

The display of dazzling sound skills in the high-pitched area of the right hand is gorgeous and vulgar; One sings and one harmonizes, and xie is in order.

This is undoubtedly a classic, and if it weren't for Yan Liben himself, it would be almost impossible for others to want to show this kind of drenching.

Moreover, from the perspective of painting art, Yan Liben's expression skills are quite proficient. The outline of the clothing pattern utensils is round, smooth, smooth and tenacious, smooth but not slippery, paused but not sluggish;

The expressions and demeanors of the main characters are vivid, and the portrayal can convey more charm;

Some parts of the image are smudged, such as the wrinkles of the boots worn by the characters, which appear to be very three-dimensional;

If it weren't for himself, Han Chong believed that the color of the whole volume would not have been so thick and pure, and the staggered arrangement of large areas of red and green blocks, rich in rhythm and vivid visual effects, were all very similar to the style of Yan Liben's paintings that he knew in his mind. Therefore, this picture is not a facsimile at all, but must be a treasure.

That's when the problem arises.

The collectors generally believe that there is only one step drawing, which has been treasured in the Beijing Museum, so one of this and that one must be real, and the other is an imitation, a copy.

This painting is true or false, although Han Chong believes in himself, he recognizes it alone, and he will never be able to convince the problem, and it is precisely because of this that Han Chong asked Fang Lao and Cui Xiangdong to appreciate it.

And the step drawing of the Beijing Museum, I believe Cui Xiangdong and Fang Lao have also seen it, they must be able to detect the subtle difference between the two, and it is this difference that can explain which one is genuine and which one is an imitation, even if it is an imitation, it is also a highly refined imitation.

To be honest, Han Chong is also playing drums in his heart. If it is Yan Liben's heirloom work, it must be worth a lot of money, if it is just a copy, imitated by a certain figure in the Tang Dynasty, without a name, the value of this painting will be too different. Most likely, the painting will become worthless.

Han Chong looked at Fang Lao and Cui Xiangdong nervously, the two of them had been looking at this painting for a long time.

At first, Cui Xiangdong frowned and was surprised, but later, he was a little pleased.

Especially the smile on the corner of his mouth at the end made Han Chong's nervous heart relax.

After Fang Lao appreciated it, he also smiled at this time, he opened his mouth and said slowly, "This step diagram is Yan Liben's work. But..."

Elder Fang wanted to speak and stopped, but Mayor Deng interjected. "I know Master Yan Liben, he is a native of Yongzhou Wannian in the Tang Dynasty, the son of Yan Bi, a painter of the Sui Dynasty, and the younger brother of Yan Lide."

"When Tang Taizong, Yan Liben served as a waiter in the Criminal Department, in the early years of Xianqing, he was a secretary of the Ministry of Work on behalf of his brother, and he was the right prime minister in the first year of Zongzhang. It can be described as a smooth career. ”

"It's not just politics. His talents and virtues are also very good. This Yan Liben is good at painting and calligraphy, the most refined and similar shapes, and the subjects he paints are quite wide, such as religious figures, chariots and horses, landscapes, and is especially good at painting portraits. ”

Mayor Deng's understanding of Master Yan was something Han Chong didn't expect.

For him, there was a little more admiration.

Speaking of interest, Deng Guohua was a little unable to stop the car, Kan Kan continued, ""Bu Yuan Tu" is based on the historical event of the marriage of Songtsen Gampo, the leader of Tubo, and Princess Wencheng in 641 AD (the fifteenth year of Zhenguan). It depicts the scene of Tang Taizong receiving the Tubo envoy Lu Dongzan who came to marry Princess Wencheng.

"Oh." Han Chong was very cooperative with Mayor Deng, and Xu Guang's eyes widened. "What else?" Xu Guang really wanted to know.

"And." Deng Guohua thought for a while and said, "Yan Liben's paintings, first, the lines are strong and powerful, the second is the quaint and calm colors, and the third is the meticulous depiction of the characters. But I'm going to ask you in turn, Han Chong. Yan Liben's paintings are very few, shouldn't your step drawing be hidden in the Beijing Museum, how can it be in your hands. When did you get it? ”

Deng Guohua had been observing Han Chong for a long time, and Han Chong knew the meaning of his words, because there are 4 paintings on the market that are generally believed to be from Yan Liben's hand: one is the "Emperors of the Past Dynasties" in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, USA, which paints portraits of thirteen emperors from the Han to the Sui Dynasty;

There are also the "Tribute Map" and "Xiao Yi Earning Lan Pavilion" in the National Palace Museum in Taibei. They are depicted with the picture of envoys from various countries paying tribute to the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, and the story of Xiao Yi, the superintendent of the Tang Taizong sect, who obtained Wang Xi's famous calligraphy "Orchid Pavilion Preface" from the Shang.

Finally, this step-by-step diagram. He is hidden in the Palace Museum in Beijing, depicting the situation when Tang Taizong received the envoy of Tubo who came to marry Princess Wencheng.

So Mayor Deng wondered, who else here didn't have the same question.

When Han Chong told Mr. Fang, Cui Xiangdong and Mayor Deng that this step map was not the one in the collection of the Beijing Museum, the three of them were even more stunned.

The next second, he carefully looked for the difference. Don't say it, there is really something different, because Fang Lao and Cui Xiangdong know too much about the step diagram. So every nuance can't escape their eyes.

Comparing the two step diagrams, the two found that there was a cloth bag in Tang Taizong's hand in this one, but the previous one, that is, the cloth bag in the Beijing Museum, was missing, and the palace maid's hand had also become a sleeve.

Because of this, Tang Taizong's right hand was erased.

This is either because of the erosion of time, or the author did it intentionally, or ignored it, or was careless when painting.

In short, the one in the capital does not.

Those who are familiar with the Bu Yuan diagram know that the small white cloth bag in Tang Taizong's hand is very important, because it is the core and eye of the whole picture, with it, the theme of this picture is very clear, it is to confer officials, not Xu Qin.

This shows a very critical point, the erasure of this is a big taboo.

Moreover, there is the difference between the two paintings, the 9 women in the "Bu Yuan Tu", the one in the capital is completely different from the palace maid judging from the dress of the costumes, but it looks like a dancing girl.

This is known by the dress of the palace maid in the tomb murals opened in the Tang Dynasty.

It is only possible to use a dancing girl as a public opinion, if there is one, only an absurd and unscrupulous monarch is possible, and it is only possible to order a dancing girl to save public opinion when playing in the harem, and it is impossible to let the countrymen and courtiers witness it in the fortunate way, let alone appear when summoning foreign envoys.

This flaw has further exposed the gap between the current step map of the capital and Han Chong's.

In this way, only one is genuine, then it must be Han Chong's one.

This, this is incredible!

"Han Chong, can you tell me, where did you get this painting from?"

Han Chong didn't intend to tell the truth, "I received it." ”

"Received, then you are so lucky, I have to tell you now, this step drawing of yours is indeed Yan Liben's work."

Han Chong automatically filtered through the front half of Fang Lao's sentence and said with some excitement. "This one of mine is genuine, that Fang Lao, you have appraised it, how much is this step chart worth?"

Fang Lao was thoughtful, he discussed with Cui Xiangdong for a while before he said slowly, "The one in the Beijing Museum is 90 million, but it is obvious that he is not as vividly as this one shows. In this step diagram, it is more perfect to express the emperor, the emperor's exquisite clothing, and demeanor, including the courtiers' costumes, the courtiers' costumes are vivid, and this one is genuine, so I said that the value of this step map is close to the 100 million mark, he is Yan Liben's real work, but it is worth 100 million. ”

Isn't it, at the moment, Mayor Deng Guohua also agrees with Fang Lao and Cui Xiangdong's appreciation.

Deng Guohua has not seen the emperors of the past dynasties, those imperial costumes, the courtiers' costumes and Han Chong's Taizong in this step diagram, the envoys, their clothing specifications and colors are quite consistent, all wearing crowns, wearing green clothes, red clothes, curved collars, white gauze in the single, red knees, big belts, and small archway-shaped head hooked outside the skirt of the shoes.

Suffice it to say that this was the style of that period.

And the one who can give full play to this style must be a person who is well versed in paintings, and will be very familiar with the imperial court and some rules of the court, so that it can be at your fingertips.

And Yan Liben, the prime minister of the official residence, how could he make such a low-level mistake, of course he has nothing to do with these. Then there is only one possibility, the work in the capital is to be discussed, he is not Yan Liben's own work.

Han Chong's painting is definitely Yan Liben's work.

100 million, absolute value!

The ancient coins and gold and silverware appreciated in front of him were already more than 600 million, and now with this step diagram, Han Chong has nearly 800 million funds.

800 million, Zhang Feng has the bargaining chips to talk to Mayor Deng Guohua.

800 million, Han Chong can take the mining of Lantian Mountain, and even more, this time, Han Chong only needs to pay 600 million to Mayor Deng Guohua first.

In addition to 600 million, Han Chong is also ready to come out with 100 million for the mining of Lantian jade, this project Han Chong wants Xu Guang to stare at, naturally, for a long time in the future, Xu Guang may have to run on both sides of Jiangcheng and Xijing.

But. Xu Guang also said that he was happy to do it. Because Xu Guang just went to Jiangcheng to develop, and his family is still in Xijing, Xu Guang can reunite with his family a lot, and wait for the project to be completed, Xu Guang officially settled in Jiangcheng, and it is not everyone happy to take his family over.

The identification is not over yet.

Han Chong opened several bronze swords, a bronze mirror, and some pearls, agate, and ivory products from the tomb.

Han Chong simply dealt with these things with Mayor Deng Guohua, but Han Chong was much more flexible in bargaining for these appraisals.

A few bronze swords, a bronze sword, and finally Han Chong said 10 million.

A whole bag of pearls, agate, and ivory products could have been worth more than 100 million, but Han Chong only gave it to Mayor Deng Guohua at a price of 60 million. (To be continued......)