Zhuang Rui's current collection of cultural relics is still too small. Even including Huangfu Yun's sword collection, the total number is less than 1,500 pieces. Compared with those large museums that often have tens of thousands of exquisite collections, the heritage is much worse.
In terms of area, although Zhuang Rui's Dingguang Museum is not as good as the newly built National Museum, it is comparable to, or even more generous than, ordinary museums with the prefix "国".
In the previous planning, Zhuang Rui planned to open a total of 6 exhibition halls according to the classification of antiques, namely the calligraphy and painting hall, the ceramics hall, the sword hall, the bronzes hall, the antique wood art hall and the miscellaneous exhibition hall. However, as far as the current situation is concerned,
From the looks of it, it would be great if half of the exhibition hall could be open to the public.
Only a little more than half of the museum area of more than 20,000 square meters has been used. According to Zhuang Rui's vision, the calligraphy and painting museum currently lacks antiques such as dharma stickers, tablets, ink ink, etc., so it can only barely operate, and needs to replenish a large amount.
related objects.
Although the Ceramics Museum has Yuan blue and white as its treasure, there are very few ceramics from before the Yuan Dynasty, including none of the famous Tang Sancai. The chronology is quite bad, and there is a lack of Han and Tang ceramics.
The only one with a rich collection that can be used is the Sword and Sword Exhibition Hall. However, among the things in it, it seems that only the "fixed light sword" belongs to Zhuang Rui, and the rest are all collected by Huangfu Yun.
As for the Bronze Ware Exhibition Hall, Zhuang Rui only had a three-legged bronze tripod bought from Jinan. It was a small piece and not eye-catching at all. The Dingguang Sword was a bronze ware, but according to the purpose of the object, it had been allocated to the Swords and Swords Exhibition Hall.
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The Antique Wood Art Hall and Miscellaneous Art Hall are even more empty, with only signboards hanging on them. The few pieces of Ming and Qing gold and silverware and jewelry brought back from Myanmar in Zhuang Rui's hands cannot support the needs of an exhibition hall at all.
's collection.
But there is nothing that can be done about it. Zhuang Rui plans to wait until he has some free time to go to antique markets across the country and sift through them all. He will pick up a batch of those antiques that have become dusty among the people and decorate his own.
museum.
The major domestic auction houses are also Zhuang Rui's main targets. Although his current net worth is not enough to compete with some of the big collectors, after a while, when his various investments begin to make profits, Zhuang Rui will
Rui can definitely dominate the domestic auction scene.
"Brother Huangfu, I will leave the museum to you these days. I heard that there will be an auction in Hanhai a few days ago. You go and have a look. If there are any good things, take them. Take more cheap ones.
pieces..."
During the time he returned to Beijing, Zhuang Rui spent more than 10 million yuan. Now he only has more than 20 million yuan left on hand, and he still owes Huangfu Yun wages.
"What kind of objects are you shooting? At what price?"
Huangfu Yun stepped into the role quickly. Since returning to China, he has not only been in charge of the museum, but also integrated all Zhuang Rui's properties.
However, Huangfu Yun proposed that Zhuang Rui try not to divert funds from several industries in Pengcheng and Qin Ruilin, in order to prevent the capital chain from being broken in the event of an emergency.
This is also the main reason why Zhuang Rui has been short of money recently. Otherwise, with Qin Ruilin's ability to make gold, he would have made an income of 20 to 30 million in the past few months.
"I'll mainly take pictures of modern calligraphy and painting and ceramics from the Han and Tang dynasties. Those exhibition halls won't open for a while, so why not add these opening ones..."
When Zhuang Rui said this, he paused, thought for a while and then said: "20 million, I can only give you 20 million at most..."
After giving Huangfu Yun 20 million, Zhuang Rui estimated that he would only have three to four million RMB left. However, this year's second Burmese jade auction is in full swing. With about ten days of hard work, he can
I have received my first income from my jade mine. According to Hu Rong’s estimation, it should not be less than 300 million RMB.
If it weren't for the many domestic affairs, Zhuang Rui would also like to participate in this public sale again. For him, betting on stones is equivalent to robbing money. However, Zhuang Rui doesn't know that if he goes again this time, he may not be able to
So easy.
Because many people are holding back their energy and preparing to follow Zhuang Rui to take advantage, there will definitely be a bunch of flies around him. Zhuang Rui did not participate in this public sale, which also disappointed many people.
With the money from Myanmar as a base, and the output of Xinjiang's jade mines next month, Zhuang Rui is more confident. In the next few years, he is ready to sweep the domestic auction market in addition to going to school.
Nowadays, the calligraphy and paintings of some famous modern artists are also a vacant spot in the Dingguang Museum. The calligraphy and paintings of small size are not very expensive, so Zhuang Rui plans to let Huangfu Yun take some pictures to enrich the exhibits of the calligraphy and painting museum.
As for the ceramics from the Han and Tang dynasties, compared to those from the Yuan, Song, Ming and Qing dynasties, the production is a bit rougher. Except for the three-color glazed pottery of the Tang Dynasty, the price is not very high. The reason why he wants to take pictures of such antiques is that Zhuang Rui does not want the ceramics museum to have too obvious dating.
That's all.
"Okay, I understand, but brother, you have to pay me my wages later. My brother is almost out of money to pick up girls..."
Huangfu Yun nodded in agreement and joked with Zhuang Rui with a smile.
While the two were chatting, a team of four patrolling security guards came towards Zhuang Rui. They were different from the uniformed security guards in China. They were all in black suits and had wireless headsets hanging from their ears. They looked unusually energetic.
This is what Zhuang Rui learned from abroad. Thieves who dare to come to the museum to steal things will definitely not be deterred by a few security uniforms. Moreover, Zhuang Rui thinks that the clothes are too ugly and lower the quality of his museum.
"Hello Mr. Zhuang, hello Director Huangfu!"
When the leader in a black suit walked past Zhuang Rui, he nodded slightly and greeted Zhuang Rui and Huangfu Yun. However, he kept his eyes on the workers who were installing the display cabinets. They were very professional.
"Hey, Cris, don't be so nervous. Many cultural relics haven't been put on the shelves yet. How about it? Are you still used to working here?"
Zhuang Rui smiled and said hello to the leader. This man's Chinese name is Yang Jian and his English name is Criss. He is Hao Long's comrade and the security director of Dingguang Museum.
Yang Jian is different from Hao Long. He was born in a martial arts family. As the saying goes, the poor are poor in literature and rich in martial arts. Yang Jian's family background is much better. After graduating from university, he entered the special division where Ouyang Lei was still the commander at the time. Because he knew English, he became the third
As a lieutenant officer, he was sent abroad to join the Chinese peacekeeping force stationed abroad.
Yang Jian's English name Cris was given abroad. Cris means dagger and dagger. Because of his superb knives, he was given this name by members of the peacekeeping forces of other countries, and he gradually became more popular.
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Zhuang Rui once heard Yang Jian's foreign wife calling him by his English name, and then she started calling him.
While abroad, Yang Jian successfully prevented a refugee attack on a military camp and rescued a young female reporter from the United States. He was awarded the Peacekeeping Medal by the United Nations.
Logically speaking, Yang Jian's development has always been perfect. After staying abroad for a few years, he will definitely be a key talent cultivated by the army when he returns to China.
But later on, the development of things gradually went off the track. I wonder if it was because of the hero complex or because Yang Jian was too handsome? The innocent-looking female reporter who could compete with the American star Jessica began to pursue her crazily.
Yang Jian.
Originally, Yang Jian had been avoiding this female reporter. But in order to promote the Chinese peacekeeping force, the leader of the army asked Yang Jian to have more contact with the female reporter. They went back and forth. Yang Jian, a knife made of steel, also fell into the trap of a woman.
Gone to the gentle country.
If this kind of thing were placed in other peacekeeping forces, it would not be a thing at all. Can others take care of what you want to do?
But in the Chinese peacekeeping force, this kind of thing is a huge violation of discipline. In the words of the military leader: This comrade's thinking is not strong enough.
It's just that the leader completely forgot that he was the one who let Yang Jianduo have contact with the female reporter in the first place.
Needless to say, the result was that he was repatriated to the country and forced to retire. The only thing that made Yang Jian feel gratified was that the female reporter actually pursued her from abroad to China and never left her.
However, after he was discharged from the army, problems arose again. Yang Jian was from Shandong and his family was relatively traditional. They simply could not accept this foreign wife. As a result, Yang Jian was unable to gain a foothold at home. For nearly half a year, Yang Jian had no job.
, has been supported by his foreign wife.
This man must not feel comfortable relying on women to support himself, so Yang Jian immediately rushed to Beijing with his wife after receiving Hao Long's call.
Yang Jian had received extremely professional security training and had led soldiers. He was rich in management experience and his skills were unparalleled. After two moves with Peng Fei, they were evenly matched. Zhuang Rui made the decision at that time to let Yang Jian do it.
The security director of a museum earns a monthly salary of 30,000 yuan.
Yang Jian's wife, on the other hand, entered a university and became a teacher. The two of them temporarily lived in the house provided by Zhuang Rui, and their lives were stabilized.
Yang Jian is also very satisfied with this job. In less than a month since he took office, he has managed more than 10 former special forces under his command. He has also put forward many suggestions on the weak links in the museum's security and eliminated many hidden dangers.
"Habit, thank you, Mr. Zhuang, and say hello to Hao Long later. I haven't seen this kid in almost half a month..."
Martial arts practitioners generally have a more outgoing personality, and Yang Jian didn't feel restrained in front of Zhuang Rui, unlike several other Hao Long's comrades who were a little restrained after meeting Zhuang Rui.
"Just get used to it, Yang Jian. I'm going out for a few days. If you have anything to discuss with Brother Huangfu, safety work must be done well. It doesn't matter if you spend more money..."
Zhuang Rui thought for a while and told Yang Jian a few words. His Guiguzi Yuan blue and white porcelain jar and Dingguang sword were unique in the country. Not to mention stolen, even if he bumped into them, Zhuang Rui would not be able to do that.
It can hurt my heart to death.
"Mr. Zhuang, don't worry. If you can't do this well, I'll be at a loss if I hold the money..."
Yang Jian smiled and gave Zhuang Rui a reassurance. Not to mention, Zhuang Rui felt really relieved when he heard this.
"I'll take a call, Yang Jian, go ahead and do your work. Just relax these days. You'll be nervous when the exhibits are put on the shelves before the opening..."
Zhuang Rui suddenly remembered the phone in his pocket, took it out and looked at the number. Zhuang Rui said a few words to Yang Jian before pressing the answer button.
"Monkey, are you familiar with those explanations? If you mess up on the opening day, I won't forgive you..."
The call was from Monkey. Some time ago, Zhuang Rui threw him a few books and asked Monkey to study hard. In addition to working at "Xuanruizhai", he can also be a guest commentator in the museum if he has nothing to do.
Zhuang Rui originally wanted to bring the monkey over, but Huangfu Yun persuaded him to stop him. It would be better to find younger girls for the museum's explanations. The honor of the monkey might be better if he wears ancient costumes.
You will be regarded as the "general manager" by tourists.
Monkey himself also felt that working in the museum was not as comfortable as in Xuanruizhai, so Zhuang Rui let him go, but still let him read more books and learn something, and asked Master Ge to take Monkey with him to learn some seal carving techniques.
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"Brother Zhuang, I am a backup commentator. I have to wait and see if I can be used..."
The monkey laughed on the other side of the phone, and then said: "Hey, I almost forgot about the serious business, Brother Zhuang, the man named Ren called and said that he had a few things for sale. I didn't dare to make the decision, let him
I’ll call you back later, do you think?”
"Anyone named Ren? I don't know anyone named Ren..."
Zhuang Rui was stunned for a moment when he heard this. Apart from knowing that there was Ren Woxing and Ren Yingying in Jin Daxia's "The Swordsman", he really didn't have any friends named Ren in reality.
"Haha, Brother Zhuang, that's the person who sold you the Bronze Lord a few months ago, that little guy..."
Monkey reminded Zhuang Rui, let alone Zhuang Rui. After receiving the call from "Boss Ren" just now, Monkey was stunned for a long time before he realized who had called him.
"It's him?!"
Zhuang Rui shuddered violently. It has been more than two months since this incident, and Yu Zhenping has disappeared like a stone. There is no news at all. The task force is now in the stage of being cancelled. Unexpectedly, Yu Zhenping appears now.
After Zhuang Rui thought for a while, he said word by word: "Monkey, listen carefully. If "Boss Ren" calls again, give him my phone number and ask him to contact me. Tell him that as long as there is
Stuff, money is not a problem..."
The monkey on the other side of the phone nodded and said: "Brother Zhuang, I understand. That guy is not very honest. He borrowed money and didn't even fart. You should be careful..."
"Go away, I still want you to teach me..." Zhuang Rui cursed with a smile, hung up the phone, immediately looked for the phone number on his phone, and dialed it.
"Team Leader Jiang? Hello, this is Zhuang Rui. I have news about Yu Zhenping. He put the phone to the staff of my store. He may call me later. Do you have anything to tell me?
?"
Miao Feifei withdrew from the task force a month ago. The phone number was from the director of the Criminal Investigation Division of the Ministry of Public Security, named Jiang Hao, who was also the leader of the task force.
"What?! Bang!"
An exclamation came from the phone, and then Zhuang Rui heard a sound like something was knocked over on the other side.
"Xiaozhuang, you...are you telling the truth? Are you sure that person is Yu Zhenping?"
Jiang Hao's voice was a little anxious. He had already lost hope for Yu Zhenping's reappearance. Moreover, the department was very dissatisfied with his work during this period. Team leader Jiang was under great pressure. Unexpectedly, the news of Yu Zhenping suddenly spread.
Come, let Jiang Hao be surprised.
"It's him. He can't be wrong. Team leader Jiang, can you give me a charter? Don't make me make mistakes again..."
The task force was greatly dissatisfied with the 2,000 yuan given to Yu Zhenping last time. If Zhuang Rui hadn't had a strong background, he would have been invited into the bureau for tea.
"No, no way..."
At this moment, Zhuang Rui pointed at Jiang Hao's nose and scolded him, ensuring that Jiang Hao would smile back.
Jiang Hao thought for a moment and said: "In this way, Xiaozhuang, if Yu Zhenping calls you, don't ask where he is, just say that you want some heavy bronze items of high value, and don't say anything else...
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Jiang Hao knew that Yu Zhenping was timid and suspicious, so he asked Zhuang Rui to say this because he didn't want to alert the enemy.
"Okay, I understand. I'll hang up the phone if it's okay. I don't know when that person will call..."
Jiang Hao on the other end of the phone heard Zhuang Rui about to hang up and said quickly: "Wait a minute, Xiaozhuang, we need to temporarily monitor your phone number to find out where the other party's call came from. I hope you can
I can understand..."
If this was a call from an ordinary person, Jiang Hao would not have greeted Zhuang Rui at all. However, although Zhuang Rui is only a self-employed person, he is also a relative of the national leader. It does not mean that he, a small division chief, has the right to call Zhuang Rui.
Its communication facilities are monitored.
"It doesn't matter. Team Leader Jiang, just follow the rules..."
Zhuang Rui agreed nonchalantly. His mobile phone number was for work, and the phone number in his bag was for family and relatives. There was no conflict between the two.
"Zhuang Rui, what's going on that's so mysterious?"
Seeing Zhuang Rui hang up the phone, Huangfu Yun came over.
"Nothing's wrong. I won't be safe today. Brother Huangfu, I'll go back first..."
Before Zhuang Rui finished speaking, his cell phone rang again before he put it back in his pocket. When he saw that the number was unfamiliar, Zhuang Rui hurriedly left.
"Hello, who's there?" Zhuang Rui pressed the answer button.
"Boss Zhuang, my surname is Ren. We have met each other. I didn't thank you for the loan last time..."
Yu Zhenping's voice was very rough, and almost anyone who heard it once would remember it, because the tone was completely inconsistent with his thin body.
Zhuang Rui laughed and said: "Hello, Boss Ren, Monkey called me just now. There is no need to mention that little thing. None of us are short of this little money. It's nothing to save people in the world...
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However, Yu Zhenping on the other end of the phone almost jumped up when he heard Zhuang Rui's words, "Little money?" He relied on these two thousand yuan to live with wine and peanuts for two full months, which was much better than before.
My life has been much better in the past half year.
After returning to Zhengzhou, Yu Zhenping felt a little uneasy. Out of safety first, Yu Zhenping took the 2,000 yuan and lurked again, and was not in a hurry to contact Zhuang Rui to continue selling cultural relics.
However, this time Yu Zhenping successfully sold two bronze pieces. Although the money was stolen by the old thief, Yu Zhenping felt that he had finally succeeded in buying antiques in Beijing.
He still has one or two thousand tomb-robbing cultural relics in his hand. Aftershock has gained a lot of confidence, so he is not so economical in life. After using 2,000 yuan for two months, he can be considered relatively economical.
It's just that Yu Zhenping didn't know that his low profile almost caused many people in Beijing to have their official hats removed. Team leader Jiang even scolded Zhuang Rui countless times behind his back.
"Boss Zhuang, I'm busy these days and I haven't contacted you. I'm really sorry. I went home and looked for it, and there are a few things from the Shang and Zhou dynasties. Are they interesting to you?"
Yu Zhenping is also telling lies with his eyes open. He has been idle every day for more than a year, and several books in the cultural relics cache have been turned to pieces by him.
"Or a small utensil?" Zhuang Rui asked.
Yu Zhenping replied: "Yes, I still have a set of six wine vessels and three Qin-color Han jade. If Boss Zhuang needs it, I will go to Beijing to find you..."
Yu Zhenping has a variety of bronzes in his hands, including important and small items. He wants to sell a few more pieces this time. With the money on hand, he is ready to smuggle out. As for the remaining things at home, Yu Zhenping plans to sell them in
After traveling abroad, you can find a way to take it out.
"Small items? Forget small items. To be honest, boss, I am preparing to open a museum during this period. What I need now are heavy objects. Don't rush to collect small items. Let's talk about it in a few months...
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If what Zhuang Rui said now was heard by Team Leader Jiang, he would definitely fight him to the death. The fish finally came to the surface again. Didn't Zhuang Rui force him down?
"Hey, Boss Zhuang, this heavy bronze weapon is hard to explain..."
After hearing Zhuang Rui's words, Yu Zhenping became anxious. In a few more months? I'm afraid he will starve to death. Let alone a few months, even in a week, Yu Zhenping will have to go to the vegetable market to pick up vegetables.
Leaves.
"Haha, Boss Ren, it's okay. If I can't handle this little thing, I won't have to open my museum again..."
Zhuang Rui's confident answer came over the phone, and Yu Zhenping fell silent.
After four or five minutes, just when Zhuang Rui thought the other party had hung up the phone, Yu Zhenping's voice suddenly rang: "Boss Zhuang, I have three bronze tripods here. The largest one weighs more than 300 kilograms, but
You need to negotiate the price of this thing first, and then look at the goods!”
"My dear, a bronze tripod weighing more than 300 kilograms?"
Zhuang Rui was shocked by Yu Zhenping's words. This is definitely an important weapon of the country. Except for the Simuwu Dafang Ding, which weighs more than 800 kilograms, Zhuang Rui has never heard of any museum that has one weighing more than 300 kilograms.
