Chapter 157 The golden key that opens the door to collection (Part 1)
When the Grandmaster announced that the young people would play a game, He Qing and Lin Haitao looked at each other, with a look of surprise in their eyes. He Qing knew that the Grandmaster was going to hold a "battle" activity such as treasure appraisal, but did not
Thinking that the other party said it was a game and related to the so-called "Kongming Lock", everyone had heard of the famous prime ministers Kong Ming and Zhuge Liang during the Three Kingdoms period, but He Qing only knew the legend of the "Kongming Lantern", but did not know that there was a "Kongming Lock"
This kind of thing, when the Patriarch said it, he was suddenly surprised and curious.
While everyone was looking at each other, the Patriarch had already opened the small wooden box and took out a strange-looking ironware. It was naturally an old antique and was stained with rust, indicating that it had gone through a long historical period. In fact, it was
, He Qing had noticed this a long time ago, because there was a red light lingering on the box, and that thick "treasure light" was emitted from the strange-shaped ironware, but He Qing's
Xia did not immediately concentrate on observing the red aura, so he had not watched the "documentary" about that thing, and for the time being he did not know the ins and outs of the target object, but this was only a moment for him.
It's just something he can do, he just needs to move his eyes a little bit.
"That's the 'Four Seasons Connected Kong Ming Lock' that the Patriarch said?!" After seeing clearly the iron tool that looked like it was assembled from many iron blocks, He Qing secretly wondered, "That lock looks too complicated, right?!
It must be difficult to open!”
Then I heard the Patriarch say loudly with a smile: "Well, everyone has seen it, right? This is one of the Kong Ming Suo. It is also a more complicated one. After all, the young people among you have not experienced much.
, so there may be some people who don’t know much about Kong Mingsuo, so let me explain it first so that you can understand it better.
"Kongming Lock, also called 'Bagua Lock' and 'Luban Lock'. It is said that it was a toy invented by Zhuge Kongming during the Three Kingdoms period based on Lu Ban's invention and combined with the principles of Bagua metaphysics. It was widely spread among the people. It is a traditional civil engineering tool in ancient China.
Building fixed connectors are also known as "Bie Sap", "Six Sons Lian Fang", "Mo Nai He", "Nan Ren Mu" and other folk names. It does not require nails or ropes, and is completely supported by the connection of its own structure, just like a piece of wood.
The paper can stand upright after being folded in half. It shows a seemingly simple but extraordinary wisdom. Although the Kong Ming Lock is a toy, it is also widely used in various locks with practical significance. This Kong Ming Lock
It is not a simple toy, but a kind of lock in ancient times, so the structure is more complicated. In fact, Kong Ming Lock is not only used in small toys and locks, but also used in large-scale mechanism locks. For example, in some ancient dungeons
Torture instruments and other devices were made based on Kong Mingsuo..."
"You see, this iron lock is actually assembled from four independent locks. However, there are similarities and differences between the structures of locks. Unlocking the first lock does not mean that you can
Use the same method to unlock the second lock, the third lock, and the fourth lock. However, the principles are still the same. It is not difficult to unlock them once you find the rules. It all depends on your own intelligence! Four locks
The iron box is locked inside by four iron rods. Only when they are all opened can the iron box be taken out and the treasures in the box obtained!" Grandmaster pointed at the Kong Ming Lock placed on the table while explaining the relevant situation eloquently.
He said, "The rules of the game are very simple. Each of you young people has a chance. It doesn't matter who goes first, considering it is a bit complicated. The time for unlocking the lock is set at ten minutes. If all the locks are opened within ten minutes, then
It passed. Of course, if someone in front has already opened the iron lock, then the people behind will also get generous rewards if they play other games!"
After he finished explaining everything in his long speech, the crowd burst into surprise and laughter, but some were happy, some were sad, and it was obvious that many young people about the same age as He Qing had a look of embarrassment on their faces, and some
Nervous, but He Qing remained calm. Although he didn't understand Kong Mingsuo at all at first, his knowledge and intelligence were average. There was nothing extraordinary about him. He was just an ordinary person. Even if his ancestor would
Even if you simply tell him the method of unlocking, he may not be able to unlock the four "interlocking" antique locks within the specified time.
However, he has the help of his divine eyes. By looking at the origin of the Bagua Lock, he might be able to open it.
So at that moment, he unconsciously drove his eyes to look at the red "treasure light" lingering on the Bagua Lock. Soon, the light condensed not far away from his eyes, and there was a trace of light.
A steady stream of red light shot rapidly into his eyes.
After a while, He Qing learned the true origin of the set of Kong Ming locks. It turned out to be hundreds of years old. It was originally used by a large family to lock boxes for storing jewelry. Later, it was found in the flea market and became a folk treasure.
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"So that's it!" After reading it, He Qing's mind suddenly became clear, but he immediately couldn't help but frown, because he only briefly learned about the origin of Kong Mingsuo, but he didn't know the specific method of unlocking it.
Let him look at it a few more times and there will be nothing he can do.
But just when He Qing was worrying about this, his mind suddenly became confused, as if he had been hit hard by something, but he soon woke up, and when he reacted, he was surprised and happy.
"Yeah, how could I forget that?! That antique emits a purple-red light, indicating that there is an opportunity to absorb the superb skills condensed on it. Isn't this effective again?!" He Qing was secretly extremely happy.
It turned out that at that moment, countless new memories were poured into his mind. Those new memories were all related to the Kongming Lock. From the making of the lock to the locking and opening of the lock, he knew everything exactly.
He said that the mysterious Bagua Lock in front of him seemed to be made by him, and there was something he didn't understand about it.
"Did you all hear clearly?" I don't know how long it took, but suddenly I heard the Patriarch ask loudly.
"It's clear!" Lin Haitao and others responded in unison. Some of them were eager to try, but some seemed to be hesitant.
He Qing was the only one who showed neither conceited nor nervous expressions. Instead, he stood quietly in the crowd. No one knew what he was thinking in his heart at this moment except himself.
The Patriarch nodded, smiled happily and said: "Okay, let's get started. Who is willing to come up and try it out first? It doesn't matter whether it can be opened or not, we are just having fun, for fun, and to gain some experience.
If no one can open it in the end, then I will tell you how to open it step by step. It would be better if someone can open it skillfully. Then let him demonstrate it to everyone."
After finishing speaking, he glanced at the young disciples He Qing and Lin Haitao with an expectant look, hoping that someone would stand up and show off their skills.
But after waiting for a while, no one came forward to challenge.
Maybe they all have concerns, fearing that it would be embarrassing to be the first to play but not be able to solve it, even though the ancestor has made it very clear. This game is about participation, not a test. But it is about face.
No one will ignore it.
Seeing that Lin Haitao and others did not immediately go out to unlock the door, He Qing understood in his heart that no one was completely sure. In this case, there seemed to be no doubt that the winner would be him.
Because he knew the situation of the Kong Ming lock very clearly, opening that thing was like opening a toy lock. It was just childish, not challenging, and unmotivated. He not only inherited the skills of the ancient locksmith, but also
The mentality has also been "copied". It doesn't make much sense to anyone else to explain the manufacturing principles to something they have made with their own hands.
But He Qing still had to give it a try. But he didn't want to rush to the front, so he had to give others a chance, otherwise it would be too unfair and he would feel bad about it.
"Grandpa, let me try!" At this moment, a man's voice was heard shouting.
He Qing calmed down and subconsciously turned around to look around. He was a strange young man, who must be on the same level as him and a novice who had just joined the antique shop.
"Okay! Come and give it a try." The founder waved to him with a smile on his face and said.
So the man strode up and began to observe the set of locks.
The Patriarch also announced the start of the timer. It will be ten minutes in total. Within these ten minutes, just open the four connected Kongming Locks.
But the man looked at it for a long time, and the time passed before the first lock was opened. Although he was brave, he was too failed and didn't have a clue. Therefore, it could be seen that the founder and others still had some feelings in their hearts.
Disappointed, the other young people who were qualified to participate in the game also had meaningful smiles on their faces, and some were even whispering among themselves.
When the young man failed the challenge and came back, his face was red. He was very embarrassed, but he had no other choice. He was willing to give up because the lock was too difficult to open. No one who had not done any special research could even see the slightest clue.
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"It's okay." Grandmaster comforted him, "Is there anyone else willing to come up and give it a try?"
Then several young people came on to open the lock, but they all ended in failure. Most of them were in the same situation as the first person to open the lock, and they couldn't even figure out the direction. Only one or two seemed to have figured out the doorway correctly.
However, due to lack of time, the time ran out before the first lock was fully opened, and Grandmaster announced that the challenge had failed.
"Brother Qing, why don't you go up and try?" Lin Haitao suddenly asked in He Qing's ear.
He Qing said softly: "Let me think about it first, that thing looks quite complicated."
"Yes." Lin Haitao nodded solemnly, "Although I have seen that kind of Bagua lock before, it is made of wood and is a handicraft made by modern people. It is relatively simple and easy to open, but that one is the real Kongming lock.
The lock is made of iron, and it has to be opened in just ten minutes. How easy is it? I guess the ancestor overestimated our abilities. No one can open it?"
"Then aren't you going to go up and give it a try?" He Qing asked with a slight smile.
Lin Haitao nodded and smiled bitterly: "It doesn't matter whether I go up or not. Anyway, I know myself, I can't open it. Brother Qing, what about you?"
"Me?" He Qing said calmly, "Let's take a look and then talk."
"Is there anyone else who wants to try it out?" Grandmaster asked.
"Is there no one here?" Seeing that no one responded for a long time, the Patriarch's face changed slightly. This atmosphere seemed to make him a little disappointed.
And just when everyone was looking at me and looking at you, and the scene was a little stiff, a man stood up and said, "Grandpa, let me try it."
This person was none other than He Qing.
After He Qing came on the stage, there was a burst of surprise among the crowd. He Qing's reputation was very resounding among the youngest generation of the "Shenyan Sect", so he stood up. Many people, including Mr. Zheng, had strong feelings for him.
The hopeful senior showed a happy smile on his face.
Seeing the confident He Qing, Lin Haitao and other young people were both suspicious and envious.
Everyone will wait and see!
"Xiao He? Come and try it!" Seeing He Qing come out and say that he wanted to challenge the Eight Diagrams Lock, the Patriarch was very happy. Like Mr. Zheng and the others, he was also very optimistic about this relatively low-key young man in front of him.
people.
"Well, I'll try it. I don't know if it can be opened." He Qing said in a very humble tone. In fact, he was not just as simple as opening the set of locks. He may know a lot about the set of Kong Ming locks.
He knows it better than anyone present, including the Taishan Beidou in the antique world - Grandmaster!
"Grandpa, I'm starting, please help me time it," He Qing said.
"Well, take your time. The more anxious you are, the harder it will be to sort things out. You have to see clearly to know how to do it. Every joint, every concave and convex part, and every place where the iron block and the iron rod bite, you analyze it one by one.
If you sort out the clues and find the rules, it is possible to open them all within ten minutes." Grandmaster said solemnly, he was obviously giving He Qing a hint, and he seemed to be treating him differently.
While the Grandmaster was giving indirect hints, He Qing had already skipped the process of watching and directly opened the lock with his hands.
I saw his hands moving between the four intertwined Kong Mingsuo, his movements were very fast and skillful.
In less than a minute, with a crisp sound such as "click" and "pop", the inserted iron block and iron rod were loosened, and then he gently and deftly took off the lock block and iron rod.
, and finally the iron box included in the center opened the "protective layer" of six solid iron rods.
Lin Haitao and others were simply stunned as they watched He Qing unlock the lock with ease.
Master Patriarch and Master Zheng, the older masters, also widened their eyes. This was simply unbelievable. In less than two minutes, He Qing had already opened the extremely difficult Four Seasons Lian Bagua Lock.
Created a miracle!
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