February 14, 1986, Friday, the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, is also Valentine's Day in the West.
Although there are currently no young people in China pursuing this foreign festival, the Japanese, who have always had a strong mentality towards the West and have taken the lead in developing their economy, are more concerned about it.
Mainly because he understood Matsumoto Keiko's mood, Ning Weimin originally planned to go to the Fuxingmen Long Distance Building early in the morning to queue up to register, and then asked for a phone booth to have a good phone chat with Matsumoto Keiko.
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Unfortunately, due to an unexpected situation, Ning Weimin's original plan had to be postponed and the sweet moment was moved to the evening.
It was none other than the Municipal Cultural Relics Bureau who came to visit me.
Fortunately, the Japanese Embassy contacted the Municipal Cultural Relics Bureau in advance and informed them that Ning Weimin had brought back a large number of bronzes from Japan to be donated.
Even the leaders and the experts who were preparing for the appraisal were ecstatic from top to bottom.
From the beginning of the year to the end of the year, everyone was talking about this batch of cultural relics returning from overseas, and they were eager to see the true appearance of these bronzes as soon as possible.
Although they understood very well that Ning Weimin had to celebrate the New Year when he returned to Beijing, and they also understood that if you have a good meal, you are not afraid of being late.
But as time goes by, I can't help but become suspicious, fearing that something will happen to this matter.
So even though it was only one day after the public holiday ended, they were eager to take the initiative.
On the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, the Municipal Cultural Relics Bureau not only called Ning Weimin early in the morning.
Moreover, they also said that their special car to pick up people and things, the welcome ceremony and the experts waiting for appraisal have all been arranged, and they are just waiting for Ning Weimin's arrival.
Although the meaning of this expression is very euphemistic, Dongfeng's attitude that everything is ready fully proves that the Cultural Heritage Bureau is quite anxious about this matter.
There was no way. Ning Weimin couldn't keep the Municipal Cultural Relics Bureau waiting, so he had no choice but to cooperate.
So he called Luo Guangliang to help, packed up the items to be donated, and then got into a car sent by the Municipal Cultural Relics Bureau with Kang Shude, who wanted to go with him to see the appraisal results.
As expected, these items shocked the audience as soon as they were presented, and the identification results were particularly astonishing.
After appraisal by several experts from the Municipal Cultural Relics Bureau, they concluded that five of the seventeen bronzes donated by Ning Weimin were from the Western Han Dynasty and had inscriptions on the inner walls. From this, it can be concluded that they were buried with Liu Jia, the king of Liang.
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Particularly precious are a square goblet with an animal face pattern from the late Shang Dynasty and a bronze swan goose from the Qin Dynasty, which look like extraordinary objects.
However, the specific origin remains to be further verified.
Secondly, the more precious ones include a small bronze tripod from the Liao Dynasty and two bronze bull candlesticks from the Western Han Dynasty.
A total of nine of the above items have been recognized as national first-class cultural relics.
As for the two volumes of Song editions that have also been recognized as authentic, judging from the value of the documents, they are probably even higher than most bronzes.
In short, all experts agreed that these cultural relics donated by Ning Weimin have both cultural relic value and artistic appreciation value, as well as academic research value.
Moreover, almost all of them were born in an era of poverty and weakness. It is a fluke that the national treasures lost overseas can be recovered.
So once the appraisal process is over, the Municipal Cultural Relics Bureau will hold a commendation ceremony on site.
Maybe you feel that the cash reward of 500 yuan and a banner are too much to handle.
The Municipal Cultural Relics Bureau also specially arranged reporters from "Beijing Daily" and "Beijing Evening News".
I plan to take photos of Ning Weimin and do an exclusive interview, and publish articles in two newspapers to commend him and make him famous.
However, what surprised the leaders and experts of the Municipal Cultural Relics Bureau was that Ning Weimin actually declined such an arrangement.
At first, the leaders of the Municipal Cultural Relics Bureau thought that Ning Weimin was just pretending to be modest on the surface, but he was actually willing in his heart.
Who would refuse honor?
So the leaders repeatedly persuaded each other, saying that Ning Weimin's move was a great good.
It is said that the return of these cultural relics is not only beneficial to the research and evidence of relevant history of our country, but his donation also sets a good example for society.
It is using practical actions to tell everyone how to care for and protect our traditional culture.
Of course it deserves a big commendation so that everyone can imitate and learn from it.
But who knew that Ning Weimin was really not just trying to make a fool of himself?
Although he sincerely thanked the leader again and again, he still refused to submit.
He even used the allusion of "Zigong redeems people" as an analogy.
He believes that if it is reported publicly, it will do more harm than good, and it will not be conducive to the return of overseas cultural relics.
Ning Weimin's theory is that he went abroad to do business, so he has the financial ability and is willing to do it.
But it doesn't mean that others are able to do it or willing to do it.
The actual situation is that even if many people in China go abroad, their lives are mostly miserable.
They are either international students or migrant workers and do not have the financial conditions.
If this kind of thing is publicized, it will not set an example and promote the return of antiquities lost overseas.
On the contrary, it may be seen by Japanese reporters in China, causing unknown and unpredictable troubles.
What if the news spreads back to Japan, what if those Japanese junk dealers know that there are Chinese doing such things.
Then the price of Chinese antiquities in the Japanese market may be affected.
Then it may not be so cheap to collect this kind of stuff in the future.
What's worse is that if he wants to bring cultural relics back to China in the future, he may encounter obstacles from the Japanese side.
Ning Weimin also said that he has plans to do this for a long time.
So for the long term, it’s better to keep it as secret as possible.
Especially considering the limited investment in domestic cultural preservation, Ning Weimin generously said that there was no need to give him bonuses and banners.
He just wanted these things to be properly placed, preferably in a museum affiliated with the capital.
In addition, you also need a proof of donation and a photo of yourself and these things as a souvenir.
So when he finished speaking, both leaders and experts looked at each other in confusion, not knowing how to react.
Because to be honest, since the founding of the People's Republic of China, the Municipal Cultural Relics Bureau has already received a lot of donations of cultural relics.
But it seems that I have never seen an owner who gave such a large sum of money and such a free gift without asking for anything since Zhang Boju passed away.
Especially since Ning Weimin is still so young, he is a master who has a great time and a bright future.
It is clear that he can take it for himself, but he can't afford to be greedy. This is even more like the scorpion's fault.
How could people not know the value of these cultural relics?
I can only say that he has a noble character and cares about the country's interests.
Therefore, no one can doubt Ning Weimin's aboveboard attitude.
Especially when I listened to his analysis of the reasons, they were all so pragmatic and objective.
None of the leaders and experts present were moved by his words, and all of them thought highly of him and had a favorable impression of him.
No one expected that Ning Weimin would be such a selfless person who didn't care about personal gain or loss at all.
But because of this, everyone also felt apologetic and felt so embarrassed.
You don't express this at all, why do you feel a little sorry?
This favor is greatly owed to Dafa.
After all, it doesn’t seem very honorable for the Municipal Cultural Relics Bureau to take something belonging to a young man for nothing.
But just when the scene felt inexplicably awkward and even the leader didn’t have a proper idea.
I have to say that Ning Weimin, who is good at observing words and expressions, is really exceptionally sensible.
When he found out that the leader was in trouble, he actually took the initiative to lower the ladder to the leader's feet.
"Leader, I actually have two more unrelenting requests. I wonder if you can grant them to me?"
"Say, you're welcome."
"First of all, I am very interested in antiquities and also like traditional culture. It is a great honor to meet so many experts today. I don't know if I have the honor to invite the leaders and a few teachers to have a light meal at noon. It would be better if a few teachers can give
I’ll leave a contact information so that I can ask for advice in the future. Also, can the leader make it easier for me so that I can go to the cultural relics store to buy some things after Kangxi and Qianlong in my own name?”
As soon as he said this, the atmosphere at the scene suddenly changed, and everyone burst into laughter.
Ning Weimin still felt a little strange, but he heard that the leaders had begun to take over everything.
"You little comrade. What kind of unkind invitation is this? Of course you have to eat this meal, you must eat it, and it must be treated by our Cultural Relics Bureau. As for you want to go to the cultural relics store to buy things, it will be easier. Where can I get it?
What do you need for your convenience? Just go directly. You probably don’t know yet, right? The policies are different now. All cultural relic stores in the city have opened internal cabinets. The items that foreigners can buy are also available to us domestic citizens.
Just buy it in RMB. Yes, I suggest you go to Hongguang Pavilion, where the goods are the most comprehensive. I can also write you a note and ask them to give you some discounts based on the situation."
Look, these few words from Ning Weimin not only made the leader glow on the face, but also made him feel extremely happy at the bottom of the stairs. He himself also benefited greatly.
To be honest, Ning Weimin never expected that it would go so smoothly and that he would agree so happily.
After hearing what the leader said, he was even a little confused for a moment, unable to digest the information in time.
Why did the cultural relics store suddenly open its doors to the common people?
How come you can still buy it casually with RMB?
You must know that in the past, only foreign guests had the right to purchase these things, and the country wanted to use these things to earn foreign exchange.
Even if he wants to buy it himself, he has to take advantage of the convenience of purchasing for Tan Palace and keep it secret.
Later, when he inquired more carefully, he understood what was going on from the leader's detailed explanation.
I'm sorry, this is also closely related to reform and opening up and the development of domestic tourism.
For no other reason than because the country is open and the economy is developing, the number of domestic and foreign tourists continues to increase.
Now that more people are traveling and tourism awareness has begun to spread, tourism handicrafts have become a hot business.
Many former major handicraft manufacturers have focused on tourism handicrafts as their main business.
And in order to make quick money, almost all of them, like the Jingcheng Materials Factory, gave up the original advantages of traditional craftsmanship and craftsmanship, and specialized in the production of highly industrial, assembly-line products.
Although these things are crudely made, they are produced in large quantities and can quickly seize the market at cheap prices.
Nowadays, not only the tourist attractions are for sale, but also many people have flocked to Liulichang.
Many foreigners who don't know much about antiquities come to the capital just to buy some souvenirs and take them back.
Many people naturally choose such cheap things.
As a result, cultural relics stores that rely entirely on foreign guests will certainly suffer, and the goods in the cabinets will begin to become unsaleable.
At the end of last year, as a last resort, we decided to open internal counters and sell to domestic people in RMB.
At this time, even among practitioners of antiquities and cultural relics, few could realize the value of these post-Kang and Qian antiquities.
They all feel that if they can sell it, it is better than losing it.
To put it bluntly, Ning Weimin is willing to spend money to buy it, which means he is supporting the work of the Cultural Relics Bureau.
There is no doubt that this sounds like fairy music to Ning Weimin's ears.
Just like when he accidentally discovered the treasure of calligraphy and painting with Huo Xin, he saw a big leak in front of his eyes.
It was a coincidence. Yesterday, Ning Weimin listened to Yin Yue's account report. After excluding the funds used to purchase stamps, there was still almost one million. Ning Weimin didn't know where to spend it.
Especially during the Chinese New Year, I also learned from Kang Shude that the house in Ma's Garden has been repaired as before and is almost restored.
Isn’t this just a matter of someone stuffing a pillow into my bed when I want to sleep, and having my son and daughter become one “good” child?
So without saying anything, Ning Weimin became more and more respectful to these people from the Municipal Cultural Relics Bureau.
It is said that a wise son is like a father, but in fact a master treats his disciples the same way.
There was no need to say anything explicitly, just by looking at his face, Kang Shude could tell what was going on in Ning Weimin's mind.
So this lunch was interesting. At the suggestion of the leader, we had it at the nearby Hepingmen Roast Duck Restaurant.
During the dinner, Ning Weimin used his eloquent talent to flatter the leaders of the Municipal Cultural Relics Bureau, and he also tried his best to compliment several experts.
Although there are some traces of deliberateness, the good thing is that this boy is not only a sensible person, but also has some real things in his belly under Kang Shude's training.
In addition, there is a good master beside me to support me, so I can easily get close to these cultural people, which is even better.
It all fell into place. When Ning Weimin expressed his desire to buy all the porcelain in Hongguang Pavilion as much as possible, it might cost hundreds of thousands.
Although it shocked everyone present again.
But what the people from the Municipal Cultural Relics Bureau showed later was a complete surprise.
It was just as Ning Weimin thought. Not only did the leader not object, he expressed it in public.
"That's great. Manager Xiao Ning, you are really generous in doing things. What I didn't say, as long as we have it in the store, you can buy as much as you want. Buy whatever you want. If you like these things, then buy as much as possible.
This is also **** work. If you are really willing to spend hundreds of thousands, that will solve our funding problem. Don’t worry, we will definitely give you a discount, the biggest possible discount."
Ning Weimin was so overjoyed that he couldn't help but raise his glass to express his feelings.
He said that he did not buy these porcelains for resale, but to better protect them and keep them in the country.
So this meal can be said to be a great time for both host and guest.
In the end, it was hard to refuse the hospitality. For the first time, Ning Weimin got a free meal from the government. It was the Cultural Relics Bureau that insisted on paying the bill.
However, Ning Weimin also gave back. He spent his own money to buy good wine and cigarettes at the counter, and distributed them to leaders and several experts.
There is one more thing to say here, being a human being is really a university question.
It's a pity that this course is not offered in universities, and many talented people have spent half their lives to get a glimpse of it.
But in fact, this knowledge is applicable to all walks of life, and it is probably the most affordable knowledge in the world. It can be called "success science".
Take Ning Weimin's donation as an example. On the surface, it seems a pity that he donated so many precious cultural relics, and he seems to have been taken advantage of.
But to be honest, winning the identity of a patriotic businessman, gaining the trust of everyone in the Cultural Relics Bureau, and building a relationship with the Cultural Relics Bureau is definitely more cost-effective than leaving the few antiquities he left behind.
This will first greatly increase his social credit. If the time is right, he can get the government to endorse his business reputation.
And it can also bring him more practical benefits now.
Not only the things in Hongguang Pavilion will belong to him, but based on the price of tens or hundreds of yuan a piece, he can almost keep it.
This means that all the stores and manufacturers under the Cultural Relics Company have opened their doors to him.
Now that he has a pass to places he couldn't go in the past, he can also buy things he couldn't buy in the past.
Regardless of whether the discount is discounted or not, at least in the future, if there are any rare and good products that you want to sell in the Cultural Heritage Bureau's store, you must first say hello to him.
If they encounter an object that even their masters and apprentices are unsure about, these experts can help give them an insight and give them ideas.
How good is this? Isn’t it better than anything else?
He is not suitable inside or out! But he is too suitable!