Zhuang Zhou is a businessman, so naturally he is thinking about how to make money.

As for the research value, he doesn't care much.

At least he doesn't care until the problem of food and clothing is completely solved.

But since my uncle said so, I had no choice but to agree.

Then, I remembered another thing about this trip to Beijing:

"By the way, Uncle, I brought all the items I sent you photos of last time.

When can you summon an expert to help me identify it?"

My uncle immediately laughed and said:

"Don't worry! We've found everyone.

But don't get your hopes up too much, as the quality of replicas of national treasures is uneven these days."

Zhuang Zhou knew that his uncle was giving him a heads-up in advance.

When it is identified, I am afraid I will not be able to accept the result.

However, Zhuang Zhou still has confidence in his baby.

My uncle asked Zhuang Zhou and Meng Xuan to sit and wait for a while.

Not long after, he returned with an old man wearing glasses:

"Xiao Zhuang! Let me introduce him to you."

Zhuang Zhou quickly stood up with a smile on his face.

Then I heard my uncle introduce:

"This is Mr. Xu Jingxian, a master of appraising Tang Dynasty antiques, Director of the National Museum of China, and Chairman of the Expert Committee on Reproduction of National Treasures in the Museum's Collection."

Then he called Xu Jingxian over and introduced him:

"This is my niece's boyfriend, Zhuang Zhou, who's in the antique business."

Zhuang Zhou quickly extended his hand and shook it:

"Hello, Director Xu!"

Xu Jingxian saw that Zhuang Zhou was a young man with a young girl.

The old man looked a little dissatisfied.

What can such young people think about cultural relics?

Just a businessman!

Isn't this a waste of your time?

But due to Pan Zhensong's face, Xu Jingxian still held back:

"Young man, take out your things? I have a meeting later."

His tone was cold and indifferent, and it was obvious that he did not take this meeting very seriously.

Pan Zhensong smiled gently and said to Zhuang Zhou:

"I pulled Old Xu over here despite his busy schedule. Xiaozhuang, please put everything out!"

“Okay!”

Zhuang Zhou quickly responded, and then he and Meng Xuan put the things out together.

I don’t know if it’s because Xu Jingxian has seen too much.

Just took a look and said:

"These imitations are quite well made!"

Just a simple review.

Xu Jingxian didn't seem to want to say anything more.

When Zhuang Zhou heard this, he felt a little disappointed.

These were all brought back from Chang'an.

Are you just being perfunctory like this?

But Zhuang Zhou remained polite and asked with a smile:

"Director Xu, could you take a closer look?

I am still very confident about these babies.”

Xu Jingxian frowned.

They are just a few imitations, and you dare to call them treasures?

But he reconsidered it:

"Okay, let me see."

After saying that, he took out a pair of white gloves and put them on.

Then start checking each one carefully.

After a while.

Xu Jingxian's expression gradually changed.

The whole person seemed to be in a trance.

He stared intently and said in surprise:

"These things...are indeed imitations of Tang Dynasty artifacts, and some are even quite precious, first-class national cultural relics."

Zhuang Zhou was secretly delighted.

It seems that this expert Xu is quite capable.

"But the workmanship doesn't look like a replica at all!"

Meng Xuan couldn't help but be curious and asked:

"How do you know this isn't a knockoff?"

Xu Jingxian couldn't let it go, holding the silver pot and said:

"The authentic silver kettle is now in the Shaanxi History Museum. Its full name is the Gilded Dancing Horse and Cup-patterned Silver Kettle.

The craftsmanship of this teapot is extremely unique. The entire body is hammered from a single piece of silver plate, and the shoulder is welded to form a bow-shaped handle.

I saw that everyone else was listening attentively.

Xu Jingxian pointed at the pattern on the silver pot and said:

“The most exquisite thing is the two dancing horses that echo each other, raised like relief sculptures.

This is made by molding, and then the two ends are rolled and welded, and repeatedly polished so that no traces of welding can be seen at all.

Such technology cannot be achieved even in modern society.

That’s why I said, this doesn’t look like a knockoff at all.”

What Xu Jingxian said was exactly the same as what Ural found online.

However, Xu Jingxian talked about the craftsmanship in more detail.

Then Xu Jingxian looked at the other objects and said:

“These porcelain and bronze wares are also of good age.

Especially this silver sachet with grape, flower and bird patterns.

Its craftsmanship and patterns are in line with the style of the Tang Dynasty.

Although there are some flaws, overall it is worth collecting.

And, in my opinion, they are all worth a lot of money.”

Hearing this, Zhuang Zhou's heart beat faster.

It seems that the treasures brought back this time are still extremely valuable.

That being said.

Going the route of high-quality imitations works.

"Director Xu, I'd like to ask, can I apply for a National Museum collection certificate for these treasures?"

This is equivalent to official recognition.

It can increase the collection value of the collection.

This is totally the icing on the cake.

Unexpectedly, Xu Jingxian said:

“The issuance of a collection certificate requires unanimous approval from the museum’s National Treasure Reproduction Expert Committee.

Of course, that's totally fine with me.

After all, these imitations are so real that they are indistinguishable from the real thing.”

As he spoke, Xu Jingxian suddenly remembered something.

He first glanced at Pan Zhensong, and the two looked at each other.

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