Xiao Xingyu is really very perceptive. Zhang Moyan immediately realized that her question was too probing, but in fact she just asked it as she thought about it. Although she felt a little wronged, it was understandable that Xiao Xingyu doubted her. "It doesn't matter, that's how it is."
Xiao Guotao's tone was extremely flat, not indifferent, but like the kind of numbness after being heartbroken by too many disappointments.
It turns out that the reason why these porcelains were destroyed was because they were not azure. Although in Zhang Moyan's eyes, they were infinitely close to the legendary mysterious color of azure after rain.
It is not easy to re-fire the Ruguan kiln, but the difficulty lies in the reproduction of the azure glaze. Counting from the time when craftsmen in the Yuan Dynasty re-fired the azure-glazed porcelain, there are no known number of ancestors who have fallen into disgrace, so there is a saying that "create azure glaze"
It is difficult to glaze, it is difficult to reach the blue sky."
Now when I look at the jade mountain in front of me, which is made up of piles of waste porcelain, I suddenly feel shocked.
These tens of thousands of "defective products" are like the big red crosses on the examinee's answer sheet. The massive failures visually demonstrate the difficulty of the test paper of re-firing azure glazed porcelain. p>
As for these so-called failed defective products, in fact, every one of them was made by a master of Ru kiln. Any one of them on the market can be sold for at least tens of thousands.
And on such an ordinary morning, in just one throw and throw, one or two million was gone.
Judging from what I heard last night about Xiao Guotao's frequency of firing a kiln in three days, this simple and unpretentious old man may be the most spendthrift character in the entire Xiao family.
Obviously, Xiao Guotao has dismissed the monetary value of the artifacts. In his heart, there must be something like a bottom line that he sticks to.
"Don't worry, Mr. Xiao, you will definitely be able to burn azure in the future," Zhang Moyan subconsciously comforted the old man, but even he felt very clumsy when he said it. Later he thought of, "Oh, by the way, you have already burned it.
It's azure... I mean, you will definitely understand its coloring mechanism in the future!"
The old man was stunned and smiled with relief: "Thank you. In fact, I have long been used to it. The sky blue color of Ru kiln has been said since ancient times, 'nine out of ten kilns will fail'. For craftsmen of any dynasty, it is the best."
It’s a huge challenge. It’s normal that it can’t be burned out, but it’s surprising that it can be burned out.”
Although the old man spoke openly, his expression was one of lingering loneliness.
He finally threw the gourd bottle in his hand towards Yushan. A piece of exquisite porcelain left a final arc in the air and hit piles of fragments with a bang, thus disappearing.
Zhang Moyan's eyes suddenly became a little wet: "I still feel it's a pity, because I don't know which one will become azure glazed porcelain, so you should go all out when making every work... You give
It really makes people feel sad to have to give up these beautiful lives like this in person in the end."
Xiao Guotao looked at Zhang Moyan in ecstasy for a while, and then said meaningfully: "My child, that's because you are still young. You have to remember one sentence, some things are wrong in their existence, don't be fooled by their beauty.
If you think about the trouble it will cause, you won’t be reluctant to give up."
Zhang Moyan intuitively felt that what the old man said was very powerful. It was definitely a thought-provoking and wise saying. But unfortunately, based on her simple life experience, she really couldn't figure out what trouble these beautiful porcelain could cause.
Xiao Xingyu on the side frowned when he saw that she was about to ask again. Is this woman keeping asking questions for fear that others would not suspect her identity?
So he said to her first: "If grandpa's works are leaked and changed hands several times, someone will definitely label these works as azure glazed porcelain. This will hurt both the reputation of azure glazed porcelain and grandpa."
She still spoke in a cold manner, but it was definitely not a bad word. Zhang Moyan felt that this might be the reason for being reprimanded by Xiao Guotao. After a few words of Xiao Xingyu's advice, she suddenly became enlightened.
Yes, today is an era of chasing fame and fortune. As long as people have something that can be monetized, they will hype it up with great exaggeration. Just look at the weird Internet celebrities who have no lower limit. It is not difficult.
Imagine what kind of consequences will follow if Xiao Guotao's works enter the market as a master of Ru kilns that have refired azure glaze.
Even though there are serious collectors who keep them privately as pieces of art, it is absolutely impossible to exclude those profit-seeking pseudo-collectors from labeling them as azure glazed porcelain and reselling them in order to maximize profits. p>
After all, there are very few people in the world who can really tell the difference between azure-glazed porcelain. Most of the people who pay money know nothing at all, and they are just arty and seeking fame. In fact, these works are not azure-glazed porcelain. Once he exposes it, it will be a fake.
The stigma will definitely be placed on Xiao Guotao's head.
Therefore, the most direct way to prevent this kind of misfortune is to cut off the source of the disaster and destroy these porcelains in the first place, so that there will be no worries.
Zhang Mo was deeply shocked. No one could remain indifferent after seeing such courage and purity.
"Mr. Xiao, you are awesome. You are different from any celebrity I have ever seen."
Xiao Guotao and Xiao Xingyu were stunned for a moment. Most people's compliments to Xiao Guotao are words such as "high moral character" and "Taishan Beidou". The only person who can say "awesome" to an eighty-year-old man is probably Zhang Moyan<
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Xiao Guotao couldn't help but become a little interested: "Oh? Why is it different?"
Zhang Moyan thought deeply and said: "I have met many writers, calligraphy and painting masters, and famous collectors. Although some of them are old-fashioned, some are new-school, some have flamboyant personalities, and some are low-key and introverted, they usually have a very strong personality.
You have a literati temperament, but you are different. I think you are more like an honest, simple and authentic craftsman!"
Hearing this, Xiao Guotao didn't say anything, but calmed down and stared at Zhang Moyan.
Such a reaction made Zhang Moyan suddenly feel like she was flattering someone. As expected, she couldn't do such a thing.
Xiao Xingyu's face turned green. He thought this woman would find another way to show off her flowers, so she didn't stop her. It seemed like she was overestimating her.
He said that intangible cultural heritage masters who enjoy national economic support are like honest and honest craftsmen, and between the lines, they also said that Xiao Guotao does not have the temperament of a scholar... There is really something wrong with this woman's emotional intelligence.
"Zhang Moyan," Xiao Xingyu called her name in a low voice, his expression trying to stop him, but his mouth changed into a tone of approval: "Actually, you got to the essence."
Zhang Moyan's eyes widened and he was puzzled by what he meant when he heard Xiao Xingyu say unhurriedly: "The reason why poetry, songs, and even music, chess, calligraphy and painting can flourish is precisely because they are loved by literati.
There are countless well-educated people who have practiced and carried forward to achieve glory! But the art of porcelain appreciation is, after all, a handicraft that works with the soil, which is far from elegance. Therefore, throughout the ages, celebrities and elegant people only collected it, and few were really willing to get involved."
He paused and looked deeply at the pile of porcelain tiles in front of him: "Think about it, if celebrities and celebrities joined Ru Kiln back then, the inheritance of Ru Kiln would not rely on craftsmen with low status and talent. Maybe the firing of azure glazed porcelain would
Craftsmanship will not disappear so completely..."
He returned his gaze to Zhang Moyan's face: "But aren't your Chinese skills too bad, craftsman?" He sneered, "My grandfather should at least be a craftsman!"
Zhang Moyan's face suddenly became hot, not because Xiao Xingyu criticized him for his poor language skills, but because she vaguely felt that Xiao Xingyu was trying to make up for her with these words.
I wonder if she is overthinking it.
Xiao Guotao was a little surprised when he heard Xiao Xingyu say this. He seemed to have reviewed Xiao Xingyu's words in his stomach, and he suddenly laughed: "Xingyu, I am a craftsman. Over the past few decades, I have become more and more skilled."
The more titles I add to my head, the more I forget what I do. Miss Zhang, you can still see the shadow of a craftsman in me today, I'm really happy."
"Mr. Xiao, just call me Xiao Zhang." Zhang Moyan was a little at a loss. This round was a bit forced. She didn't dare to look at Xiao Guotao, so she met Xiao Xingyu's eyes.
The content, my god, she can’t read it at all!
"Let it rain!"
Fortunately, Uncle Chai trotted into the small courtyard at this time. When he saw Zhang Moyan, he was surprised at first, and then greeted them together: "Breakfast is ready, you and Miss Zhang go to eat together! We are going to the park today.
But my aunt is so excited that she is already eating alone! You go quickly, I will urge the others!"