Zhuang Rui's words really shocked everyone. Without using any tools or documents for comparison, Zhuang Rui asserted that this square jade seal was not an imitation, and that it required a high level of artistic appreciation and great effort.
Courageous.
You must know that the whereabouts of the "Jade Seal of the Nation" has always been the most controversial public case in China in the past thousand years. Even in the Song Dynasty, some people suspected that the Seal of the Nation offered by farmers was not authentic, which caused many disputes.
Troubles.
Even now, more than 80% of the old experts in the headquarters do not believe that this square jade seal is genuine, but think it is an imitation made in the Song Dynasty.
However, Zhuang Rui's three points are well-founded. From the perspective of antique appreciation, no matter whether it is the staff facing the Fang Yuxi in the tomb or the old experts staying at the headquarters, no one can
Raise objections.
For a moment, everyone who had been talking about it just fell silent. The unearthing of a controversial and historically valuable imperial seal like this will surely cause some controversy in the domestic academic community in the future.
"What Zhuang Rui said makes sense, but whether this Fang Yuxi is really a national jade seal made by He Shibi, the country still needs to conduct some research and textual research on it. In this way, Zhuang Rui, you can hand over the work at hand.
Give it to others, first bring Yuxi back to the headquarters..."
Finally, Ouyang Zhenwu spoke. Regardless of whether Zhuang Rui's words were true or false, even Ouyang Zhenwu had to face up to the importance of this jade seal.
If what is unearthed is only a highly valuable cultural relic, Ouyang Zhenwu will not care at all, but if it is the Chuanguo Jade Seal, it is different, because the Chuanguo Jade Seal represents the imperial power during China's thousands of years of feudal history.
symbol.
For example, the well-known idiom "returning the jade to Zhao in perfect condition" tells the story of the predecessor of the Chuan Guo Jade Seal, He's Bi, and the later allusions of gold and jade, which made the Chuan Guo Jade Seal be regarded as a royal and orthodox inheritance token.
Although feudal society has been over for nearly a hundred years, the Imperial Seal still occupies a very important position in the hearts of the people. Even Ouyang Zhenwu needs to report the unearthing of the Imperial Seal to the leaders in charge of culture at the core level of the central government.
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Moreover, Fang Yuxi had to go through many researches before the final conclusion could be given. In Ouyang Zhenwu's heart, Zhuang Rui was still a child, and he had some disbelief in his words.
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"Minister...Minister..."
When Zhuang Rui returned to the ground carrying the Imperial Seal, Director Guo nervously came to Ouyang Zhenwu.
"Xiao Guo, what's wrong? What's the matter?"
Ouyang Zhenwu was stunned for a moment. He was thinking about whether to announce the news of the unearthed Fang Jade Seal at a press conference. This would definitely be extremely eye-catching news for the Chinese people.
"Minister, if this... this jade seal is really the national jade seal, then... what about my bet with Xiaozhuang?"
This is quite difficult for Director Guo, who is over fifty years old. In front of Ouyang Zhenwu, he behaves like a primary school student who has made a mistake.
But Director Guo was really at his wits end. When he saw the square jade seal, his heart skipped a beat. Then when he heard Zhuang Rui's conclusion that it was the national jade seal, Director Guo even considered hanging himself.
He could guess with his butt that Zhuang Rui would definitely take this Fang Yuxi as one of his three bets.
As for the golden arrow, Director Guo still has the authority to lend it to Zhuang Rui for three months, but if this Fang Yuxi is determined to be the national seal, given his authority, he does not have any authority to make arrangements for this object.
"Are you talking about this? Let me think about it..."
When Ouyang Zhenwu heard this, he immediately had a headache. The importance of the national seal, which symbolizes the imperial power of ancient emperors, is naturally self-evident. Even Ouyang Zhenwu would not use it without a proper reason.
Dare to give it to Zhuang Rui.
"Minister, you have to help me with this matter. I won't bet with this kid again even if he kills me..."
Director Guo pretended to be pitiful in front of Ouyang Zhenwu. He knew the relationship between Director Ouyang and Zhuang Rui. The bet he had agreed to with Zhuang Rui had the intention of selling it to the Ouyang family as a favor, but Ren was Director Guo.
No matter how hard you think about it, you never imagined that such an object would appear in this tomb?
And others may question Zhuang Rui's appraisal conclusion, but Director Guo has dealt with Zhuang Rui many times and is well aware of Zhuang Rui's appreciation level.
Not to mention anything else, among the tens of thousands of collections in the Dingguang Museum alone, there is not a single fake. And these were all obtained by Zhuang Rui himself, so in Director Guo's heart, he has no idea about the authenticity of Fang Jade Seal.
Fake judgment.
"Okay, I will discuss this matter with Zhuang Rui. He is not ignorant..."
Ouyang Zhenwu waved his hand. He had acquiesced to the bet between Director Guo and Zhuang Rui, but he wanted to sit down and take care of Zhuang Rui's work.
While the two were talking, Zhuang Rui had returned to the headquarters from the underground mausoleum. In his arms, he was holding a down jacket tightly. This jacket was used by underground workers to keep out the cold, and was temporarily brought by Zhuang Rui.
The package contains the imperial seal.
"Xiao Zhuang, quickly take out the things and take a look..."
"Yes, whether it is true or false, this thing is still a jade seal from thousands of years ago. It should open our eyes..."
"What is true or false? I believe in Xiaozhuang's appraisal level. Can you find someone in China who appreciates jade better than Xiaozhuang?"
As soon as Zhuang Rui walked into the headquarters, he was surrounded by a group of old men, all clamoring to see the jade seal passed down from the country, and two people even quarreled over the authenticity of the jade seal.
Even the students and staff who were helping in the headquarters unconsciously glanced at Zhuang Rui's arms, wishing they could see the jade seal inside the down jacket.
Although these people can only be regarded as peripheral staff of the archaeological team, being able to participate in the unearthing of such a great object will be an experience that they will never forget in their lifetime.
"Hey, hey, I said... everyone, be quiet, be quiet, and don't pull my arm. If the jade seal is broken, you can't afford it..."
Zhuang Rui was surrounded by a group of old men, and some hands were groping him randomly. However, these old guys couldn't resist or scold him. Zhuang Rui could only hold Yuxi tightly, and he would not let go if he died. In terms of strength,
Even if these old men put together, they are not as good as Zhuang Rui alone.
Zhuang Rui's words had an effect. No one could bear the responsibility for breaking the jade seal. At that moment, a group of old men let go of their hands, but their eyes when looking at Zhuang Rui were still hot, as if they were watching a seventeen or eighteen-year-old strip naked.
Like a big girl with no clothes on.
"Hey, Director Yun, this thing is a national treasure. It's best to leave it to you. Don't refuse. Take it, take it..."
Seeing everyone disperse, Zhuang Rui wiped the cold sweat from his forehead with lingering fear. He looked up and saw Director Yun from the security department, and simply stuffed the jade seal directly into Director Yun's arms.
"Director Yun, please open the package? We old men don't know how to rob..."
"Yes, come on, we have the opportunity to take a look now, but we will have to visit through the glass in the future..."
As expected, Zhuang Rui's trick was so effective that the attention of a group of veteran experts immediately shifted to Director Yun. They didn't care about the National Security Agency, and they all confidently asked Director Yun to exhibit "Legendary Information".
The "National Jade Seal" is coming.
"Hey, Xiaozhuang, you...why did you give me the things?"
Director Yun was shocked when Zhuang Rui unexpectedly thrust the Imperial Seal into his arms. He never thought that Zhuang Rui would hand over this hot potato to him?
What kind of jade seal is he holding in his arms? It's like holding a time bomb, especially when a group of old men gathered around him, Director Yun was ready to draw a gun.
"Everyone, step back, five meters, guards, come in!"
Fortunately, Director Yun kept his head calm and did not take out his gun and point it at the crowd that included academicians from the two academies. He just held the jade seal and pushed it to the corner of the tent, shouting loudly for the guards.
"I can understand everyone's feelings, but this square jade seal is a national treasure. Please step back a little and watch it, but don't touch it with your hands..."
Although the guards outside the tent isolated a group of veteran experts, Director Yun knew that if they were not allowed to see the jade seal today, things would definitely not go well. He immediately put the jade seal on a desk.
He signaled the security guards to place a guard within three meters of the square table.
The veteran experts in the headquarters were originally highly qualified people. After hearing what Director Yun said was reasonable, they did not continue to argue. Instead, they gathered around the square table and observed the square flashing under the light.
The smooth and lustrous "Jade Seal of the Nation" comes.
"Xiao Zhuang is right. The craftsmanship of this gold inlaid jade is very high. It is completely natural. There are no traces of repair. It is really very likely that it is the national seal..."
"Yes, the jade seal is round and smooth, with precious light flowing inside. Except for He's Bi, no other precious jade can be found."
"It's hard to say this. Everyone knows that the Song Dynasty was the peak period of handicrafts in Chinese history. It is not impossible to imitate such a jade seal..."
Although these archaeological and historical experts are not proficient in identifying antique jade, they have been exposed to these objects for many years and they still have a good eye. They pointed at the Chuanguo Seal and commented one after another.
The attention of everyone in the tent was attracted by the "Jade Seal of the Nation", and Zhuang Rui quietly withdrew from the crowd and came to Director Guo.
"Hey, Director Guo, this...this Fang Yuxi is an object in our bet..."
Director Guo was just thinking about how to avoid Zhuang Rui. After hearing this, his old face turned from white to red, and then turned as black as the bottom of a pot.
