Zhuang Zhou suddenly didn't know how to respond.

He laughed and said:

“In fact, my grandfather told me that since his great-grandfather’s generation, people have been particularly fond of collecting antiques and cultural relics.

Later it was passed down from generation to generation until it came to my generation.

If it weren’t for the unexpected events at home, my dad being sick and in the hospital and needing money urgently, I would never have sold it.”

The reason why Zhuang Zhou made up this cover was that he didn't trust the other party.

However, he did hear his grandfather say that his ancestors had a hobby of collecting antiques and cultural relics.

Moreover, Zhuang Zhou's grandfather actually had an idea of ​​opening an antique museum.

But, that thing passed down from ancestors is definitely a lie.

These were all brought back by him after traveling back to the Tang Dynasty.

"Oh, Lao Ma, after all this talk, you still haven't told me why you asked me to come here?"

Zhuang Zhou quickly changed the subject.

"I came to you today because I have something to ask of you."

Liu Yunhe said nothing more and finally got to the point:

“On the 15th of next month, Qingdu will hold an antique exhibition.

I know you are very capable, or that your ancestors have passed down many good treasures.

I would like to ask, are there any other antiques?

For example, porcelain, calligraphy and paintings, seals, even gold and ancient coins are all acceptable.

Of course, calligraphy and painting are the best, as they are the most popular nowadays."

Hearing Liu Yunhe say this, Zhuang Zhou suddenly became nervous.

Why does it feel like what Old Liu said seems to indicate that he knows that he can get a lot of antiques and cultural relics?

"By the way, Lao Liu, aren't you an expert in antiques? I want to ask you a question."

"Oh, what do you want to know?"

"Do you know any famous calligraphers during the Zhenguan period of the Tang Dynasty?"

Zhuang Zhou really knew nothing about this knowledge.

"During the Zhenguan period, Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin, was a master of calligraphy."

Liu Yunhe said as if he knew everything:

"Historical records show that Li Shimin was very fond of calligraphy, especially official script, and his favorite was the famous calligraphy work "Lanting Preface". He also had many calligraphy works himself.

For example, "Loquat Postscript," "Jiang Shu Postscript," "Wenquan Inscription," "Cursive Script Screen Postscript," "Yiyun Postscript," etc., each one is a masterpiece handed down from generation to generation."

"Also, there's the famous painter Yan Liben. Do you know the Twenty-Four Heroes of the Lingyan Pavilion?"

Although he studied science in high school, he had heard of Zhuang Zhou.

"Yes, I've heard of them. They are the twenty-four meritorious officials that Li Shimin conferred upon his ascension to the throne!"

“Yes, in fact, as early as when Li Shimin was the Prince of Qin, Yan Liben painted portraits of 18 scholars and counselors including Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui. This is the famous "Portrait of the Eighteen Scholars of the Qin Palace".

In the 17th year of the Zhenguan reign, he was ordered to paint portraits of Zhangsun Wuji, Li Xiaogong, and Wei Zheng, a total of 24 people. This is the "Twenty-Four Meritorious Officials in the Lingyan Pavilion" that later generations praised.

Zhuang Zhou remembered that the last time he traveled to the Tang Dynasty was in the seventh year of Zhenguan.

It seems that the picture of the twenty-four heroes in the Lingyan Pavilion has not yet been published.

However, the "Picture of Eighteen Scholars in the Qin Palace" already exists.

Zhuang Zhou took note of it all in his mind, thinking that he must learn more about it after returning home.

I'll pay more attention to it next time I go to the Tang Dynasty.

After learning so much, Zhuang Zhou finally understood.

Any of these calligraphy and paintings would be very valuable.

So he quietly asked:

"By the way, Old Liu, have all these calligraphy and paintings been passed down?"

"No."

Liu Yunhe sighed deeply:

"Especially the authentic works of the famous calligrapher Ouyang Xun. Apart from a few inscriptions, the only one remaining work is currently housed in the National Palace Museum in Taiwan.

It is a pity that Ouyang Xun, a great calligrapher of his time, has left no authentic calligraphy or painting."

"Ouyang Xun? Is this the same person who wrote the Kaiyuan Tongbao?"

Liu Yunhe nodded:

"Ouyang Xun is considered the best calligrapher of the Tang Dynasty, and is known as one of the Four Great Calligraphers of the Early Tang Dynasty, along with Yu Shinan, Chu Suiliang, and Xue Ji.

Especially the "Jiucheng Palace Liquan Inscription", which was later called "the best regular script in the world".

There is also the Zhang Han Calligraphy Collection, which is known as the seventh best running script in the world."

“Hey!”

Zhuang Zhou sighed, looking very regretful:

“What a pity!”

After a pause, he asked again:

"Old Liu, if, I mean if, these originals still existed, how much would they be worth on the market now?"

"I haven't really thought about that."

Liu Yunhe pondered for a moment and said:

"If we really had to put a price on it, any one of these would be worth at least 100 million RMB!"

"One hundred million?"

Zhuang Zhou was stunned after hearing this!

"Old Liu, can paintings and calligraphy like this be auctioned at the auction you just mentioned?"

"Of course not!"

Liu Yunhe rejected it outright:

"These are all top-grade cultural relics. If they come to light, they will definitely go unsold. They must be handed over to the state!"

Zhuang Zhou: “…”

All right!

This is a bit embarrassing!

It seems that I can no longer make money from calligraphy and painting.

It took them half an hour to finally finalize the plan to open an antique shop together.

Speaking of which, Zhuang Zhou and Liu Yunhe also get along quite well.

Since the other party is willing to invest, let’s do it together!

In this way, your own risks will be greatly reduced in the future.

With the support of a large group company like Golden Hammer, you can bring things back yourself in the future.

It is also convenient to go to the auction house, so sales are guaranteed.

Why not utilize such resources?

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