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Chapter 923 The Secret in the Painting

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    Zhu Zhongshi looked at everyone¡¯s surprised expressions, smiled slightly, and said: ¡°I won¡¯t say any more, everyone just take your time and take a look.¡±

    Zhu Zhongshi asked Butler Zhang to distribute white gloves to everyone. He took out a key and inserted it into a keyhole under the crystal glass cabinet. After a while, the crystal glass cabinet slowly opened.

    At this time, everyone suppressed their excitement and tried to remain calm, but their nervousness could still be seen from everyone's slightly rapid breathing.

    Wearing gloves, everyone did not touch the works in the cabinet, nor did they compete for positions. The four people were divided into four positions in the cabinet, and their eyes were focused on the scrolls in the cabinet.

    Meng Zitao's position was on the left. He noticed the scroll first and frowned slightly.

    "Dr. Shi, what's wrong?" Zhu Zhongshi noticed Meng Zitao's expression.

    Meng Zitao said: "Have you ever changed this scroll?"

    Zhu Zhongshi waved his hand: "No, it is the way it was when I bought it. Is there anything wrong with it?"

    Meng Zitao said disdainfully: "The previous owner was a local leopard, but he actually used red sandalwood as a painting scroll. It's really funny."

    Many friends who like to collect calligraphy and paintings know that the quality of the scroll can affect the shelf life of a calligraphy and painting.  As national treasures of our country, calligraphy and painting have a very high collection value. Whether it can be preserved for a long time and passed down from generation to generation has a close relationship with the material of the painting.

    If the shaft is made of sandalwood, it may be stored for a longer time. If it is made of other wood, it may not be stored for that long. Therefore, there is also a lot of care in the selection of painting scrolls.  , some materials cannot be used.

    Although Yuan Shijia didn't like Meng Zitao's attitude, he agreed with what Meng Zitao said.

    "Sandalwood was commonly used in ancient times, and today is no exception. Sandalwood is still the most commonly used, because sandalwood itself can avoid moisture and prevent calligraphy and paintings from being damaged due to moisture. At the same time, it can also be infested with insects. This  It also has a protective effect on the scroll. Moreover, the aroma of sandalwood itself is very pleasant, making people feel very comfortable after smelling it. Until now, many people like sandalwood."

    "Those high-end scrolls are all made of jade as the shaft head and sandalwood as the shaft body. However, because it is too heavy, many of them are split in the middle, and the two split pieces of wood are  Taken together, this can reduce its weight to a great extent, while also effectively protecting calligraphy and painting.¡±

    "Of course, paulownia, fir, and hematoxylin are also used as scrolls. However, its effect is still not as good as sandalwood. It is best not to use horns as scrolls. This will attract insects and make the scrolls damp, affecting preservation.  Life span. As for rosewood, it¡¯s not impossible to use it, but rosewood is heavier than sandalwood. To protect the paintings, it is generally not recommended to use rosewood.¡±

    Zhu Zhongshi suddenly said: "So that's what happened. The person who sold me this painting turned out to be a big boss. Maybe he chose rosewood because he didn't understand it."

    "But I think the people who framed it are quite high-level." Meng Zitao looked a little doubtful.

    Ryder said: "Dr. Shi, don't make a hasty decision yet. This is not an original frame. How can we judge whether it is true or false based on this?"

    "What do you know!" Meng Zitao said coldly, and then took out a magnifying glass to observe carefully.

    Ryder was obviously a little annoyed, but he held it back in the end, and his attention was immediately attracted by the paintings in the cabinet.

    This is a majestic painting, full and broad, describing the state of majesty after snow.  In the distant view, there are high mountains and ridges, the mountains are abrupt and steep, and the rocks are towering. The high and far-reaching momentum swallows up the mountains and rivers, and it is full of infinite scenery and the enjoyment of dangerous peaks.  A pavilion towers dimly in the mountains.  The painting environment is high, vast, mysterious and magnificent.

    The middle scene is of strange ancient trees and pines, surrounded by mountain streams and streams, with houses and huts in between.  In the close view, there are several tall pines with leafy leaves and dangerous rocks standing upright. The two groups of people walked through the path on the right, as if they were coming from the distant mountains and were going to rest at home.  People and scenes echo each other from a distance, and the picture is full of strong rhythmic beauty.  The exquisiteness of his craftsmanship and the rigor of his painting style are truly superb.

    Meng Zitao and the others were amazed.

    Next, the scene became quiet, and everyone was observing the paintings carefully. After more than half an hour, Ryder was the first to finish appreciating the paintings.

    "Mr. Ryder, what do you think of this painting?"

    Ryder said: "I have also studied Wang Wei's life before. He once studied Li Sixun's large green and golden landscapes in art, but in order to suit the expression in his paintings,It's normal. As for whether it was stolen or how it came from, that's not something I can think of.  "

    After listening to Meng Zitao¡¯s analysis, Ryder¡¯s eyes widened with an unbelievable look: ¡°Could this be a treasure map?¡±

    Meng Zitao glanced at him: "This is all my guess. If you really think so and spent time and money looking for it but didn't find it, then don't blame me."

    Ryder smiled: "Doctor, you misunderstood, how could I think so, and this is on your land, and I am not a bandit, how could I do such a thing?"

    Meng Zitao suddenly laughed: "Haha, it's so funny. Of course the robber said he was not a bandit!"

    Hearing this, Ryder's expression suddenly darkened: "Mr. Shi, what do you mean by this?"

    Meng Zitao sneered: "Hmph! Don't you know what I mean? Are the cultural relics smuggled out of our country every year all bought by ghosts?"

    Zhu Zhongshi smiled and smoothed things over: "I know that Dr. Shi often presides over archaeological work because of his work, and has a bad impression of foreigners. However, Mr. Ryder is a legal businessman. As far as I know, he  There should be no problem with the origin of the collection.¡±

    Zhu Zhongshi¡¯s words made everyone react. No wonder Meng Zitao has never been friendly to Ryder. It turns out that¡¯s what happened.

    Although Zhu Zhongshi tried to smooth things over, Ryder was still angry: "Dr. Shi, please don't generalize. Most of us foreigners are disciplined and law-abiding. In the words of your country, we are just mice."  Shit, it¡¯s ruined the whole pot. Besides, it¡¯s not our organization that smuggled out the cultural relics.¡±

    Meng Zitao said disdainfully: "If there is no buying and selling, there will be no killing. The same goes for the cultural relics business. If you hadn't tried every possible means to obtain our country's cultural relics, would they have smuggled them out?"

    Ryder said angrily: "You are using strong words"

    ¡°You two, calm down, it¡¯s getting late, let¡¯s go eat first.¡±

    With the host¡¯s persuasion, the two of them did not quarrel again, but neither of them looked good on each other.

    After lunch, Meng Zitao received his reward and was about to leave, but before leaving, he was left alone by Zhu Zhongshi.

    "Mr. Zhu, I wonder what's wrong with you?"

    "I also want to hear your opinion on that painting, especially about the treasure." Zhu Zhongshi asked with a smile.

    Meng Zitao laughed: "Mr. Zhu, you are overthinking it. I just made a random guess."

    Zhu Zhongshi smiled and said: "Dr. Shi is very knowledgeable and talented. Even a little guess can be thought-provoking. Let's just discuss it casually, how about it?"

    Meng Zitao shook his head: "It's better not to do it. It's not good to talk nonsense."

    Zhu Zhongshi smiled and said: "Doctor, I have a bronze ban here from the Eastern Zhou Dynasty. How about we go and discuss it now?"

    The ban is actually a holder for placing wine statues. It can be divided into rectangular and square, with or without feet.  Among them, those with enough are called "forbidden", and those without enough are called "forbidden".  It began in the early years of the Western Zhou Dynasty and ended in the Warring States Period.

    The reason why it is called "forbidden" is because the Zhou people concluded that the reasons for the demise of the Xia and Shang dynasties were excessive drinking.  In the history of our country, Yu may be the first emperor to propose a prohibition on alcohol. According to legend, "The emperor's daughter ordered Yi Di to make wine to make it beautiful. When she introduced it to Yu, Yu drank it and enjoyed it. Then she separated from Yi Di and ordered the wine to be banned, saying: 'Later generations will surely  There are those who use wine to destroy their country."

    The last kings of the Xia and Shang dynasties both lost their countries because of their addiction to wine.  In view of this, Zhou issued the earliest prohibition on alcohol in China, the "Jiu Gao". Under this situation, although the princes and princes could drink alcohol during sacrifices, and even drank illegally, the cases holding the wine vessels were branded with China's first "Jiu Gao"  The imprint of the "Prohibition" era - called "Alcohol Prohibition".

    Bronze bans, whether handed down from ancient times or excavated by archeology, are extremely rare. Therefore, neither Meng Zitao nor Shi Baixing, who he plays now, can resist this temptation. What's more, this is Meng Zitao's mission for this trip. Of course, he  He hurriedly agreed.  (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com
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