Chapter 447: Precious Ancient Books
Hearing this, Fang Yang hurriedly said:
"Teacher, you said, as long as I am within my ability, there is absolutely no problem!"
Master Bai Yan pondered for a moment and said:
"I have heard that Han Lao has collected the complete "Tianwan Zhiluo", which records a period of history of the peasant uprising at the end of the Yuan Dynasty, and has high historical research value and literary appreciation value. I've always wanted to ask Han Lao to borrow it for research, but I haven't been able to say it. Later, Han Lao was hospitalized due to illness, and the matter was shelved......"
Master Bai Yan took a sip of tea and continued:
"Xiao Fangyang, I know that this set of ancient books has a high collection value, and you are a junior in the Han family, and it may be very difficult to borrow the book, so I thought if you could let me go to the Han family and borrow this book on the spot? Of course, if it doesn't work well, forget it, I can find a way to find other manuscripts......"
Fang Yang immediately breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this, if Master Bai Yan asked him for help with something else, he might not dare to pack the ticket, but Master Bai Yan just wanted to borrow a set of books, it couldn't be easier.
Because of Old Man Han's collection of books, they now completely belong to Fang Yang.
Fang Yang saw that although Master Bai Yan said that he could find the manuscript, he knew that the manuscript and the original work were not the same concept at all, and whether the content was incomplete or not, the research value was greatly reduced.
Therefore, the expectation in Master Bai Yan's eyes could not be hidden.
Fang Yang immediately said:
"Teacher, it's totally fine. If it weren't for the fact that the books were left by your grandfather, there would be no problem with giving them to you. ”
As soon as Fang Yang finished saying this, Master Bai Yan immediately turned his head to look at Fang Yang in surprise, and was stunned for a long time before he asked:
"Fang Yang, do you know the value of a complete "Tianwan Zhiluo"?"
Fang Yang smiled and said:
"Teacher, I know. This ancient book is written by Wang Baoxin, is an authoritative local historical book that records the establishment of the Tianwan Empire by Xu Shouhui, the leader of the peasant rebel army at the end of the Yuan Dynasty, including the Tianwan Emperor's Benji, Tianwan's founding strategy, Tianwan's official chronicles, Tianwan's geographical chronicles, the history of the battle of the Zhiping Era, the history of the battle of Zhiping Tianding, and the party examination of the ministers of Tianwan, etc., this book has a high reference value for the study of the history of the Yuan Dynasty and the study of the Tianwan War. ”
In fact, Fang Yang had compiled relevant materials for Master Bai Yan in his previous life, and even personally came into contact with this precious manuscript, of course, at that time, Master Bai Yan borrowed it from Han Lingfei, and that was more than a year after Old Man Han's death.
Therefore, Fang Yang still knows a lot about this ancient book, but he didn't expect that the book he read in his previous life was also in the collection of Old Man Han.
Listening to Fang Yang's eloquent words, Master Bai Yan knew that Fang Yang was not hot-headed, so he said:
"Now that you know this book, you should know its value. Research value aside, from a collection point of view, the market value of this book is at least millions of Chinese coins. So it is unrealistic to bring it out, although you are also a descendant of the Han family, but you will definitely not be able to ask for such a precious manuscript. ”
Master Bai Yan paused, and then said:
"Xiao Fangyang, I know that you will definitely spare no effort for the teacher's affairs, but this matter is too difficult, as long as you can let the teacher go to Han's house to check this book on the spot, the teacher is already very satisfied."
Master Bai Yan is not only a master of calligraphy and painting, but also has quite profound attainments in Chinese studies and history. The reason why he was so eager to read this series of books was because he was recently researching the history of the late Yuan Dynasty and preparing to write an academic paper.
As an important part of the history of the late Yuan Dynasty, Master Baiyan naturally couldn't get around it, so he wanted to find the most authoritative information to form evidence.
Fang Yang said with some embarrassment:
"Teacher, I haven't had time to tell you yet! This book has been left to me by my grandfather, not only this book, but also his collection of more than 2,000 books, as well as some of his own manuscripts, collected calligraphy and paintings, etc., are clearly stated in the will to leave it to me. Therefore, now the "Tianwan Zhiluo" belongs to me......"
"Huh? Fang Yang, are you saying that Elder Han left more than 2,000 books and his own manuscripts to you alone? Master Bai Yan asked with a shocked expression.
"There are also a lot of celebrity calligraphy and ......paintings collected by my grandfather over the past few decades," Fang Yang replied, "Because these books, calligraphy and paintings have been slowly collected by my grandfather over the past few decades, and many of the books are also annotated by him, which has a high commemorative value, otherwise I will give you that set of books directly......
Master Bai Yan's breathing became a little heavy, and he said with eagerness in his eyes:
"Fang Yang, the value of Han Lao's collection is immeasurable! You...... You must protect these ancient books and manuscripts! ”
Fang Yang smiled and nodded:
"Yes, teacher, I came to visit you this time, in fact, I also asked you for help! My grandfather left me a whole room of books, calligraphy and painting manuscripts, and I was blind to the sorting and storage of these precious materials, and I would never give up for fear of causing damage! ”
The preservation of precious works of art is a matter of great importance. In particular, those ancient books and calligraphy and paintings are very old, and if they are not kept properly, they will inevitably cause great losses.
Moreover, Old Man Han left so many books, Fang Yang also hopes to sort them out as a whole, and it is best to classify them, especially those that have begun to be damaged and need to take certain protective measures immediately, they must be properly dealt with first.
Master Bai Yan is not only a master of Chinese studies, calligraphy and painting, a historian, but also an authoritative expert in the restoration of cultural relics, he is one of the few visiting experts of the Palace Museum, whenever there is a large-scale cultural relics restoration activities, the director of the Palace Museum will personally invite Master Bai Yan to guide the town.
If Master Bai Yan can help deal with the ancient books of calligraphy and painting left by the old man, then it will naturally be foolproof.
As soon as Master Bai Yan heard Fang Yang's words, he immediately got up and said:
"So what are you waiting for? Let's go now! ”
He looked like a cat that smelled fishy. It may be a bit of a misconception, but that's exactly what it is.
Although Master Bai Yan is old, he still maintains a frank childlike heart, and he is happy to see Hunting at this moment, and he does not hide his excitement at all.
Fang Yang was stunned for a while and said:
"Teacher, go now? There's no need to be in such a hurry...... The books are there, and they won't grow wings and fly away. ”
Master White Rock says:
"Sooner rather than later! Xiao Fangyang, it's okay if you don't say it, as soon as you say it, I can't wait for a second! Let's go to your house! ”
Fang Yang was also very clear about the teacher's temper, knowing that he would definitely not be able to sit still at this time, so he had to look at the teacup that he hadn't had time to take a sip of, and stood up with a wry smile.
The two walked out of the small courtyard, Fang Yang opened the car door for Master Bai Yan, and after he got into the car, he went around and got into the car.
So, Fang Yang's butt didn't get hot, and he had to drive from outside the Fifth Ring Road to the city center......
On the way, Yang called Han Xuehua, Master Bai Yan wanted to visit in person, and he came so abruptly, Fang Yan had to say hello in advance.
When I came to Han's house, it was already more than four o'clock in the afternoon.
Hearing that Fang Yang's teacher was coming, and he was also a nationally renowned calligrapher and painter, Master Bai Yan, Han Xuehua also attached great importance to it, and waited at the gate of the courtyard early.
As soon as Fang Yang's car stopped in the alley, Han Xuehua greeted him.
Fang Yang introduced:
"Teacher, this is my mother."
"Master Bai Yan, hello, hello." Han Xuehua said, "You are welcome to our home. ”
"Hello Ms. Han." Master Bai Yan said with a smile, "I made an uninvited guest today!" I'm sorry for your trouble! ”
"What did the master say, we can't be happy if you come! Hurry up in the house please! Han Xuehua hurriedly said.
Han Xuehua and Fang Yang welcomed Master Bai Yan into the old mansion. Master Bai Yan looked around as he walked, and praised him:
"What a house! Nowadays, it is difficult to find such well-preserved Ming and Qing dynasty buildings in the capital! ”
"Teacher, if you like it, you can come and stay for a few days often in the future, we have a lot of yards here!" Fang Yang said with a smile.
"Old! Can't stand the toss! Master Bai Yan said with a smile.
Then he asked with some impatience:
"Xiao Fang Yang, where are those books in Han Lao's collection? Take me there! ”
Han Xuehua also knew Master Bai Yan's intention on the phone, and hurriedly said to Fang Yang:
"Yang Yang, you can quickly bring Master Baiyan over!"
Fang Yang looked at the anxious Master Bai Yan with some helplessness, nodded with a smile, and led the way straight ahead.
Coming to the door of the north house where Old Man Han stored ancient books and paintings, Fang Yang took out the key and opened the door, then stepped aside to invite Master Bai Yan into the room, and then he followed and walked in.
As soon as Fang Yang entered the room, he smelled a strong smell of books, and as far as the eye could see, there were high bookshelves on three walls of the room, on which books were neatly placed. There are also rows of locked wooden cabinets, which look neat and orderly.
There is an old desk by the window, the mottled paint traces of the table reveal the vicissitudes of the years, the furnishings are also very simple, pen, ink, paper and inkstone are indispensable, and there is an old desk lamp from the seventies and eighties of the last century, and a stack of books is neatly stacked in the corner of the desk, which should be often read by the old man during his lifetime.
As soon as Master Bai Yan entered the room, he almost pounced on several large bookshelves, he quickly took out his reading glasses from his pocket and put them on, took out one casually, and said in a trembling voice:
"Xiangfantang Collection"! So well preserved......"
He slipped the book back into the shelf, and eagerly pulled out another one:
""Family Rite Classics Reference"!"
"Mingqiu Collection" ......"
"The History of Haidian Wild" ......"
Master Bai Yan quickly pulled out the book, and then put it back and changed it, his speed getting faster and faster, and his expression became more and more excited.
He looked like a person who had been hungry for three days and suddenly saw fragrant braised pork......