"Well, you can find out about this for a while. Lewen. ”

Liu Lao nodded, his current energy is all on Cai Jianxuan's gang, and he doesn't care about the bald man, so he immediately changed the topic and asked, "Ah Chen, did you bring the pair of cases you said earlier?" ”

"Brought." Chu Chen nodded, and then took the pair of case jars out of the box.

Liu Lao hurriedly took the things in his hand and observed them carefully, and after looking at them for less than twenty minutes, he sighed and said with emotion: "Cai Jianxuan's gang is really powerful!" ”

Chu Chen nodded and said, "Yes, these people can actually study such a falsification method in such a short period of time, and I don't know how they did it." ”

"You're wrong, this kind of technology can't be studied in a while, otherwise our antique world would have been out of order."

Liu Lao said: "According to the confession of Cai Jianxuan's subordinates who were caught before, as early as October last year, they were already studying the falsification method of pulp, and now this should be the result of research." Besides, when did Jia Yuqiang buy this pair of case tanks? If they can research the results in such a short period of time, it will not only be powerful, but also immortal law. ”

Chu Chen couldn't help scratching his head when he heard Liu Lao's words, he looked a little embarrassed, he was a little clever in this matter but was mistaken by being smart, just thinking that this was a method that Cai Jianxuan studied in order to deal with himself and others, and he didn't have time to implement it at all.

Liu Lao smiled, and then his expression became stern, and there was a hint of urgency in his tone: "I used to think that I didn't pass the improved slurry formula to Cai Jianxuan, and I could sit back and relax for the time being, but I didn't expect them to think of taking precautions a long time ago, which is not waiting for us!" ”

When Liu Qinshu heard this, he hurriedly said, "Dad." Don't worry. Let's follow the step-by-step process, and check how we should check, otherwise it will be easy to mess up. ”

Liu Lao smiled: "No way, I'm getting older, I always feel that time is getting less and less, and I can't wait." ”

"Phew!" Liu Qinshu said angrily: "Dad, what are you talking about!" ”

Chu Chen also said, "Master." You have been windy and rainy all these years, and I am afraid that you will not be able to deal with Cai Jianxuan! ”

"Alright, alright! Birth, old age, sickness and death are also natural concerns, and I am not in a hurry. What are you anxious about? ”

Liu Lao waved his hand, and then said, "It's a pity that Achen, you didn't buy that small cup. Otherwise, you can test the relevant substances, and maybe you can find some useful clues based on this. ”

Chu Chen said with some shame: "Master, I'm really sorry, I really didn't expect this at the time. ”

"It's okay." Liu Lao waved his hand: "Actually, this possibility is actually not very likely, I also want to find clues as much as possible, and it's a big deal that I will find someone to buy it later." By the way, what's in the other two boxes? ”

"You'll know when you look at it." said. Chu Chen opened the box and put it in front of Liu Lao.

"Huh." The first thing Liu Lao saw was the seal. He took the seal in his hand and let out a soft sigh. Then he took a closer look and observed, and said with a smile: "I didn't expect this to be a Su Zhang carved by Xu Rong, and the Tian Huang of the role is still a good white field, which is really rare!" ”

"Shirata? Really? When Liu Qinshu heard this, he immediately leaned over with a curious face.

Shoushan Tian Huangshi is now a well-known and well-known "treasure", as the so-called "gold is easy to obtain, Tianhuang is hard to find". However, its sister variety, Tianbai (or Baitian), which is a white-colored stone produced in the pit of Shoushan Tian, is still not well known.

The main reason for this is that the yield of Baitian is indeed too small, it is said that it accounts for only one percent of Tianhuang, and ordinary people can rarely see its "respect". But what exactly is Shirata? What does it really look like? However, even some works dedicated to the collection of seal stones, mentioning Bai Tian are also different opinions and opinions.

As for the definition of Bai Tian, some books say that it is "white as clotted fat" and "like jade but not jade", and there must be a saying "red tendons like blood". However, some experts have written books that such a statement is "actually misleading" and that Bai Tian "is not pure white, but has some light yellow or slightly green ......"

Liu Lao smiled when he heard this: "What you said, if it weren't for Bai Tian, Achen would have been able to buy it?" Besides, you should still remember my previous Baitian seal, don't you know if you compare it? ”

Hearing this, Chu Chen asked with some curiosity: "Master, where is your old Baitian seal?" ”

Liu Lao replied with a smile: "I gave it away, I have a friend who has always wanted a Baitian seal, but he couldn't find it, so I gave him my seal." ”

Chu Chen suddenly understood why the master had so many collections, and why he didn't even have a side of Bai Tian, it turned out to be like this.

Liu Lao then asked: "Ah Chen, you shouldn't have seen Bai Tian before, how do you judge that it is genuine?" ”

"Actually, I mainly rely on guesswork. I remember saying in a book that the high-grade white hibiscus (Baishou Mountain) and the high-quality puddle white jelly can barely compare with the white field. ”

Chu Chen explained with a smile: "But Bai Hibiscus is only close to 'Bai Tian' in color and moisture, but it lacks the complete 'Six Virtues' such as delicacy and condensation of the top-grade Bai Tian. The frozen stone of the puddle is too psychic and lacks the moistness and smoothness of the white field. It just so happens that I have seen Jia Yuqiang's imitation of Bai Tian with white hibiscus before, and when the two are compared, it is natural to see the advantages and disadvantages. I think this seal is probably what everyone calls Shirata. ”

"Moreover, since Baitian is also a variety of Tianhuang, in addition to color and texture, the most important thing to emphasize is that like Tianhuang, it must have the typical characteristics of Tiankeng stone, 'skin', 'grid', and 'pattern'."

"If you take the high-quality white hibiscus and high-quality puddle frozen stone compared with the ordinary white fields, maybe the texture and color of this kind of white fields will be slightly inferior to them. However, even if the texture of hibiscus stone and puddle frozen stone is good, it will never have the 'skin', 'grid' and 'grain' that only Tiankeng stone has, because they do not have the living conditions to produce these characteristics. ”

"I see that these characteristics are all present in this seal, and they are much better than Jia Yuqiang's Baitian pseudo-seal, so I think it is likely to be genuine. Besides, even if it's not Bai Tian, just with the side money carved by Xu Rong, it's worth the price I bought. Ridiculously. Ding Lao Wei didn't know Xu Rong, and thought it was carved by an unknown craftsman. ”

Xu Rong carved everyone for the Qing Dynasty, the word is real, and the number is silent. In his early years, he studied under Shao Qian, obtained the secret purpose of the six books, worked in seal carving, and studied carefully. Deliberately innovative. Seal carving, mostly with the Han Dynasty seal method, profound skills. The knife technique is sophisticated, and the calligraphy and painting are neat. There is a sense of stillness on the printing surface. Or the teacher Mingren, the layout is loose, and the charm is endless. Good at carving bamboo and wood seals, and poetry can paint, and Lin Gao, Wu Xiansheng and so on, for a time of famous masters.

Like such a famous person, Ding Lao Wei didn't even know it. It's no wonder that this treasure will be dusted. Thus cheapened Chu Chen.

Of course, there are quite a few people in society. Including some dealers in the antiquities market, there are not a few who are not good at identifying seals, and it is not uncommon for some modern celebrities to occasionally sell their seal carving works at low prices.

Not to mention Liu Lao, who is good at picking up leaks, even Liu Qinshu spent dozens of yuan from a stall in the antiquities market to buy a seal carving work by Deng Shiru, a seal carver of the Qing Dynasty worth more than 100,000 yuan. Therefore, Liu Lao and Liu Qinshu did not find it strange about this.

Liu Lao listened to Chu Chen's explanation, and affirmed with a smile: "Not bad, not bad, very good." ”

Next, Liu Qinshu admired the embryo and exclaimed: "It's really a very rare and good Baitian stone!" ”

Since it is a white field, its color should be as white as possible. Gao Zhao, a famous stone appreciator of the Qing Dynasty, once described Baitian as "the snow of the Liang Garden, the clouds of the wild goose" in the "Stone Viewing Record".

Chu Chen's square print embryo is mainly white, only revealing a slight golden yellow embellishment, although it is not as good as the inner core of the best Baitian like mutton fat and white jade, which is psychic and delicate, but it also looks like it has a unique charm. Of course, then again, if it was really a piece of the best white field, Ding Lao Wei would not be so cheap Chu Chen.

And Chu Chen's seal embryo, in addition to not being so extreme in terms of material, can be said to be perfect in itself.

Generally speaking, in terms of shape, Shirata has the same characteristic as all the stones produced in the pits: they are all random pebble shapes. And Baitian was very precious in ancient times, so except for some small ancient seals, it was rarely cut into squares.

At the same time, if it is a finished seal or ornament, most of them will have exquisite thin reliefs. This is due to the fact that Shirata must be characterized by "applying his skills according to his aptitude and skillfully covering up his flaws". At the same time, only a good white field texture can show the skill in the carving and reflect the effect.

And Chu Chen's square seal embryo is also a conformal seal, and the shape is like a majestic mountain. Moreover, a plain chapter illustrates a qiē, except for the three-character side paragraph of "Shifu Rong" on the surface, other places have not been artificially processed, and are completely naturally carved, which is the preciousness of this seal.

In fact, if you look closely, this seal is not without flaws, but it is cleverly disguised by the words "real husband", and it is this ingenuity that increases the value of this seal.

"Nature is amazing!"

Liu Lao was very emotional when he saw this, and then, while playing with the seal embryo, he said: "I think Xu Rong should be reluctant to engrave on such a seal, otherwise, it would be difficult for him to leave such an embryo." You have to keep it so precious. ”

Seeing that the master was very fond of this square embryo, Chu Chen said: "Master, I gave this square embryo to you, how to save it, you can do it yourself." ”

Liu Lao laughed when he heard this, and said happily: "Achen, I understand your kindness, I'm so old, is it possible to leave my own name on it?" Isn't that a waste of baby! I'd better leave this embryo to yourself,"

"......"

Chu Chen still wanted to persuade him again, but Liu Laobu waved his hand, interrupted him, and said with a smile: "Okay, this matter is settled, but I have to let me appreciate it for a few days before giving it to you." ”

Seeing that the master was resolute, Chu Chen nodded in agreement.

Liu Lao continued: "By the way, this Sunday, your courtyard moves, and I also have a gift for you, which can be regarded as the wedding gift I gave to you and Xiao Ke in advance." Xiao Shu, you go to my room and get it. ”

Chu Chen scratched his head and smiled: "How embarrassing this is." ”

Liu Lao glared at him: "I'm your master, what's so embarrassing to give you a wedding gift?" If you want to thank you, then you can have a child with Wu Ke quickly. Hey, by the way, you and Wu Ke have been together for a long time, right, why didn't she react at all? ”

Chu Chen blushed and said weakly: "I think it's not good for her to get married with her stomach upright, so she hasn't taken measures recently, and it is estimated that it will take some time for the child's affairs to happen." ”

Liu Lao laughed: "Then I'll wait to hug my apprentice." ”

Chu Chen was really a little overwhelmed by this kind of thing, but fortunately, Liu Qinshu walked in with two brocade boxes that looked quite festive, which made him breathe a sigh of relief.

"Okay, you open it yourself and see if you like it or not."

Chu Chen's embarrassed appearance made Liu Lao feel very funny, but he didn't continue to joke, so he asked Liu Qinshu to put the box in front of Chu Chen.

Chu Chen opened the first box and saw that there was a bronze mirror inside.

The bronze mirror is diamond-shaped, round buttons, and a pair of winged geese with concentric ribbons on the side of the button, symmetrical and echoing, full of interest; A lotus flower blooms on the button, bees and butterflies fly on both sides, and a lotus flower blooms under the button, revealing lotus seeds. The pattern at the edge of the mirror is alternately arranged with the branch pattern of the bird.

Since ancient times, there has been a tradition of using geese for weddings. For example, in the Tang Dynasty, the "Nacai" in the wedding ceremony was that the man sent a bride price to the woman's house to propose, and the matchmaker came forward. Ritual geese, geese are migratory birds, waiting for the sun and moving, autumn to spring, orderly behavior, metaphor for women's actions to be man-centered, looking forward to the right way.

The goose is also loyal and stays with her spouse for life. Even if it is a lonely goose, it will no longer choose a mate. The wild goose never gives up, and the habit of lifelong companionship is appreciated by people.

Therefore, in the six rites, except for the bride price used when the levy is paid, the other five things are all used as a goose as a gift. Because it is not easy to get live geese, the illustrious family will use a bronze mirror with a wild goose pattern, which is a high-grade marriage dowry.

Judging from the various characteristics of this bronze mirror, Chu Chen should be a bronze mirror decorated with wild goose patterns in the Tang Dynasty. There is a sentence in the ancient poem "Reminiscing the Past" that "the treasure mirror is still there when you get married, and the magpie shadow is full of brilliance" is very suitable for this mirror, which vividly describes the shape and decoration of this mirror, and also proves that the goose knot concentric mirror is the wedding mirror in the Tang Dynasty.

This kind of mirror was popular in the Tang Dynasty, in the most glorious period of the Tang Dynasty for more than 100 years, and was a microcosm of the social economy, ideology and arts and crafts at that time. This mirror is full of silver light, magnificent, full of vitality, reflecting the atmosphere of the Tang Dynasty.

In addition, the ornamentation means wealth and peace, festive and happy, and it is perfect for a wedding gift. It also expressed Liu Lao's best wishes to Chu Chen and Wu Ke, so Chu Chen hurriedly expressed his gratitude to Liu Lao. (To be continued.) (lwxs520。 ))

ps: I'm going to adjust my schedule today, and there's a chapter to be made up during the day tomorrow, I hope you can forgive me!