The expression on Luo Tian's face made Ding Cheng look forward to it. He thought he might have guessed right. Luo Tian said with a strange smile: "Congratulations...you guessed wrong again this time!"
Ding Cheng complained in frustration: "Then what else does your expression imply?"
"I'm implying that you guessed wrong. It's you who got it wrong." Luo Tian chuckled: "This piano is from the Republic of China period, and it is the piano used by Xiao Fengxian. It should be Yang Zongji's handiwork
.”
Ding Cheng was full of complaints: "I just said Zhu Gongwang, now I say Yang Zongji."
"Stop mumbling, this Yang Zongji is the number one guqin player in the Republic of China. He is also known as the 'Jiuyishanren'. There are the words "Jiuyishanren" on the back of this qin, but it must be held up to the light to see clearly. Ding Cheng,
Come and see..." Luo Tian turned the piano over and faced the sunlight outside the door. Ding Cheng looked over carefully and saw that it was really the words "Jiuyi Mountain Man".
"Yang Zongji, whose courtesy name was Shi Bai, was from Jiuyi Mountain. He began to learn Guqin at the age of 20. In 1901, Zhang Baixi, the Minister of Management of the Qing government, hired him to be the deputy director of the Capital University. In 1904, he was elected as a director of the academic department. 1906
In 1908, he was transferred to the post of minister of the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications. In 1908, he went to Nanjing to become his disciple, Huang Mianzhi, a famous luthier in the country. This was a turning point for him. Huang Mianzhi believed that his piano skills had become one with his heart."
"Wait a minute." Ding Cheng interrupted Luo Tian: "Isn't that right? It sounds like this Jiuyi Mountain native is a master at playing the piano, not like a master at making the piano?"
"Most piano masters can make pianos. What's so strange about that?" Luo Tian said: "Compared to ordinary violin makers, I am a master of piano players, so my production will be more delicate and more advantageous."
Ding Cheng was speechless, but he was still a little puzzled: "Then you said it was the piano used by Xiao Fengxian, and why? Did Xiao Fengxian refer to that Xiao Fengxian? Where did it come from?
A prostitute?"
Ding Cheng completely forgot that they were discussing business at this time, but this was exactly what the man wanted to ask. Luo Tian pointed to the other side: "Look here again, aren't there two more words?"
"Xifei?" Ding Cheng was confused: "What is the relationship between Xifei and Xiao Fengxian?"
"Fool, Xiao Fengxian is also a pseudonym, or a stage name. Her real name is Zhu Xiaofeng, and she changed her name twice later, once to Zhang Fengyun, and once to Zhang Xifei, Xifei!"
Ding Cheng was speechless: "You know you are such a partial person, I'm convinced."
Luo Tian pointed to his head: "I can't help it, this head remembers things too much."
Regarding Xiao Fengxian, she was a famous courtesan who moved the public, but what made her famous was that she helped the famous Republican General Cai E escape from Yuan Shikai's imprisonment, and she was also famous for her undying love with Cai E.
It is said that at that time, Cai E was 33 years old and Xiao Fengxian was 17 years old. They were in love with each other. The romance between the hero and the beauty became a beautiful story through the ages. There are also many folk legends. It can be seen from the couplet presented by Cai E to Xiao Fengxian.
The true love between the two people: unfortunately, a beautiful woman met her fate; in ancient times, a chivalrous woman was involved in prostitution. In her place, she was rare; in her place, she was like a famous pearl in fairy dew.
It is said that Cai E died of illness at Fukuoka University Hospital in Japan. The news spread to Beijing. When Cai E was publicly memorialized in Central Park, the little fairy was dressed in black gauze and sent an elegiac couplet: Ninety thousand miles south of the sky, flying straight up, pity him for the rest of his life, and meeting by chance.
It has become a dream; for eighteen years, I have been rouged in the north, I have been saddened by my own fall, I have won a heroic confidant, and my peach blossoms have a lasting beauty.
It can be seen from the above that Xiao Fengxian is actually an out-and-out talented woman, but she is not only talented in literature. "Xiao Fengxian's piano skills attracted the attention of Prince Gong at that time. The prince even forced Xiao Fengxian to
She played music for his amusement at the banquet. Xiao Fengxian was very accomplished in music theory and was not willing to be reduced to a banquet accompaniment. She broke her own piano angrily. Prince Gong was shocked by her and finally let her go. Of course.
, this is unofficial history and cannot be verified, but this can indirectly reflect that Xiao Fengxian must be outstanding in piano skills."
The owner of the piano suddenly sighed: "What you said really confirmed my grandfather's statement. He also said that if this piano is to be sold, at least it must be sold to someone who knows the details. Today, I asked all the way, and all I could do was
You talk about everything, but how can you explain it so thoroughly?"
"This," is this a compliment to himself? Luo Tian was a little embarrassed: "Actually, most of the bosses on the antique street can appreciate this Qin, because it is a relatively typical banana leaf Qin. It's just the middle story.
Maybe it’s just a little less imaginative.”
"I think it's a basic reason. Even if you can tell the truth from the false, so what, you still need to have the foundation of analysis." This person's formal speech was a little formal, which was completely different from the fiery tone he had just bumped into.
These words reached Luo Tian's heart. He did have the ability to determine authenticity at a glance, but the foundation of this analysis was his own accumulation. He was happy in his heart: "We are willing to accept this piano, but I don't know what yours is.
What’s the price? By the way, you’ve been here for a long time and I haven’t even asked you your last name?”
"My surname is Cai." Mr. Cai said.
Luo Tian was shocked: "It can't be..."
"No, no, you misunderstood. I have nothing to do with Cai E. This piano was acquired accidentally during my grandfather's time." Mr. Cai said, "We have been collecting this piano for so long, and there is another one like this later.
Story, my asking price is three hundred thousand!"
Luo Tian understood. No wonder he had been rejected all the way. Even if someone wanted to accept it, the price would make people give up. Luo Tian smiled slightly: "To be honest, Mr. Cai, if you walk through this antique street, you probably won't be able to accept it."
No one is willing to pay this price."
Of course, Mr. Cai also knew in his heart that he had just left four houses, one of which was not interested, and the other three who were interested could not agree on the price. As soon as he mentioned the price, they immediately became embarrassed, and one of them even refused.
He threw out a sentence: "I'm crazy about money!"
"..." Mr. Cai sighed lowly: "My grandfather once said that if the price is low, it is an insult to the little fairy."
"I understand how you feel, but the price must at least be linked to the market. Business is business." Luo Tian stretched out two fingers: "Two hundred thousand, I am willing to accept it. Can you think about it?"
Luo Tian looked sincere, then Mr. Cai stroked the qin and said, "At least you know the basics and can convince others. Two hundred thousand is just two hundred thousand."
Luo Tian took out the cash check and concluded the deal immediately. He watched Mr. Cai leave and then told Ding Cheng: "You have to be able to speak what I just said. This piano can't be sold for less than 300,000 yuan."
"I know." Ding Cheng's scalp tightened: "But can you repeat what you just said?"
Luo Tian looked at Ding Cheng helplessly: "It's better to get some paper and pen!" Ding Cheng touched his head and felt a little embarrassed: "This is the only way."