The first thousand three hundred and fifty-four chapters ancient philologist
Chapter 1,354 Paleophilologists
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Mr. Qi arrived faster than Liu Dong imagined. In less than twenty minutes, the old man with an urgent and somewhat excited expression had already appeared in front of Liu Dong.
However, what was a little bit beyond Liu Dong's expectation was that the old man did not come alone. Behind him was a celebrity in the academic world.
"Mr. Zhu, I'm glad you can come!"
"Director Liu, I hope you don't think it's presumptuous of me to come here!" Zhu Yuzhe shook hands with Liu Dong and said with a smile.
"How could it be possible? With a master of ancient literature like you here, our Yuanming Museum will be in full bloom!" Liu Dong said sincerely.
Although this was the first time he had met the fifty-year-old contemporary scholar in front of him, he had heard his name for a long time in the past!
"Mr. Liu is too polite!"
"Hey, I say you two should be polite later! Xiaodong, where is the thing you mentioned now? Take me to see it quickly!" Mr. Qi said impatiently at this time.
Upon hearing what Mr. Qi said, a look of urgency appeared on Zhu Yuzhe's face. For anyone who studies ancient Chinese literature or history, the writing or civilization of the Xia Dynasty is an irresistible temptation. Therefore,
Zhu Yuzhe, who happened to be a guest at Mr. Qi's place, also rushed over.
"Don't worry, sir. The things are just in the conference room...!"
Before Liu Dong finished speaking, he was interrupted again by someone who appeared in front of him!
"Mr. Qiu?"
Looking at the white-haired old man walking with his uncle, Liu Dong couldn't help but show surprise on his face.
"Lao Qiu is here too?"
After hearing the footsteps behind him, Mr. Qi naturally turned around and looked behind him.
"Brother Qi, I didn't expect you to be here!" Seeing Qi Gong, Qiu Xigui, who was half a generation shorter, quickly took two steps and stretched out his hand first.
"I didn't expect Xiaodong to find you. It seems that this matter is really big!" Qi Lao said.
Although he is older, his research on oracle bone inscriptions is definitely not as good as that of Qiu Xigui, a master of ancient literature who is not said to be the only one with outstanding achievements in the country, but is also very rare, especially in the fields of oracle bone inscriptions and pre-Qin history.
If Guo Moruo, Dong Zuobin, Luo Zhenyu and Wang Guowei of the "Four Oracles" are the first generation to study oracle bones in modern China, then Yu Shengwu, Rong Geng, Shang Chengzuo, Xu Zhongshu, Hu Houxuan, Qiu Xigui and other gentlemen are
The second generation of China's top researchers in oracle bone inscriptions are the first scholars to cultivate successors in paleography. Most of the contemporary paleography masters such as Zhu Yuzhe learned from several teachers such as Shengwu and Rong Geng.
At the end of the last century, after most of Mr. Yu and Mr. Rong passed away, Mr. Qiu Xigui became one of the few remaining experts in oracle bone inscription research in the country.
It was precisely because of this understanding that Liu Dong was so surprised when he saw the other party arriving.
"Old gentlemen, if we want to reminisce about old times, we'd better wait to chat later. Now let's go take a look at things first, right?" Qi Hongjun said.
"Mr. Qi's words are true. I have been curious here for a long time!" Mr. Qi fell behind and called Mr. Qiu to walk to the conference room next to him.
As for Qi Hongjun, who was left aside, he didn't say anything about it.
Having been in the position of Minister of Culture all year round, he has long felt the unruly heart of a scholar more than once or twice. He is used to it!
"Uncle...!"
"Well, let's go in too!"
After nodding, Qi Hongjun strode towards the conference room next to him with a hint of urgency in his expression.
When Liu Dong returned to the conference room again, the atmosphere was no longer as lively as it was at the beginning.
After a brief welcome, Mr. Qi and Mr. Qiu devoted almost all their attention to the jade slab placed on the table in just a few seconds.
Next, except for Liu Dong, Qi Hongjun, and some of their bodyguards and secretaries who were waiting quietly aside, almost everyone else who had studied ancient writing gathered around him.
When Liu Dong was free, he originally wanted to chat with Qi Hongjun, but saw that the other party was completely focused on the appraisal of the jade plate by several old men, so he gave up!
"Mr. Qi, what do you think?" Li Renfang asked in an expectant tone.
"Judging from the strokes of these words, they do have a certain correlation with oracle bone inscriptions. Moreover, these jade slabs are also real ancient jade. Judging from the clear color and patina, they should have been unearthed no more than a month ago.
!However, we still need to ask Lao Qiu whether it is Xia Dynasty writing, he is the real expert in this field!"
After Qi Lao finished speaking, he also followed everyone's eyes and focused on Qiu Xigui, who was holding a magnifying glass in his hand and paying full attention.
After noticing everyone's gaze, Qiu Xigui said cautiously: "My point of view is the same as Mr. Qi's. These characters do have a certain inheritance relationship with the oracle bone inscriptions of the Yin Ruins in Anyang. But I want to make sure that they are the characters of the Xia Dynasty and not another type."
The Shang Dynasty writings that are earlier than the oracle bone inscriptions still need further carbon 14 identification. Of course, if we can find the place where these jade slabs were unearthed, we can then unearth more cultural relics similar to this jade slab, or get other more evidence.
If so, I think this will help us draw an accurate conclusion!"
"That's right, archaeological excavation is the most favorable evidence!"
Qi Laohua fell behind and everyone turned their attention.
Liu Dong, who had been prepared for this for a long time, stood up and said with a smile: "Seniors, if you can set out now, I can take you to the place where these jade slabs were actually unearthed. I believe it is there."
You can make more discoveries. But before that, you still need permission from the national cultural relics agency!"
Archaeological excavation, especially in China, cannot be decided by patting one's head on the head. It requires the approval of the national cultural relics department. If it is a large-scale archaeological excavation, such as the excavation of the Ming Qing Mausoleum, it may even require the approval of Prime Minister **
of consent.
Fortunately, although this excavation will be more influential than the Ming Qing Tomb in the future, it is very ordinary now. Qi Hongjun, the Minister of Culture, can pass this excavation with just one sentence.
However, Qi Hongjun's political wisdom forced him to consider more.
"Why don't you all go back and pack your things first? I will prepare all the procedures for this archaeological excavation in a day at most. How about leading a professional archaeological team to set off with everyone?"
"Then listen to Minister Qi, let's go back and prepare now!" Mr. Qi, the oldest, said first.
"That's good, the day goes by very quickly!"
Although they thought that the sooner the better, everyone still had to temporarily suppress their anxious emotions at this moment.
Later, after Qi Hongjun said goodbye to everyone, Liu Dong personally sent them out, "Xiaodong, these jade plates will be kept here for the time being. You must protect them!"
"Of course it's okay to protect them! But uncle, these jade slabs are mine. You can't just take them all back to the country with just one word!"
"Okay, don't pretend to be wronged by me. I don't believe you don't understand the seriousness of this!"
Of course Liu Dong knew it in his heart.
In fact, when he decided to show these jade tablets to Qi Hongjun, he had already thought of the result. If the Zhenlu ruins were developed, these jade tablets would have an influence no less than oracle bone inscriptions. This kind of representative of the country
How can the state allow civilized things to be owned by private individuals?
Moreover, strictly speaking, these jade tablets are stolen goods. If Liu Dong is not held accountable, it is just because he took the initiative to report the merits!
However, after all, China is a society where human relations are the mainstay. Without the background of the Liu family and the social status that Liu Dong has worked hard for himself, then he would definitely be the result of a balance of merits and demerits, or a reward of tens of thousands of yuan at most. But
Now, with his current status, he can strive for greater benefits for himself.
"Don't worry, my uncle will strive for the greatest benefit for you within the allowed range!" Qi Hongjun smiled and patted Liu Dong's shoulder.
"Haha, then I'll be waiting for your good news, uncle!"
"You kid! Okay, I'm leaving first! You should also prepare yourself and leave when I call!"
"no problem!"
After nodding his head and watching Qi Hongjun's hurried figure disappear into the distance, Liu Dong also turned around and returned to the conference room on the first floor of the museum.
Although when Qi Hongjun left just now, he said that it would take a day to prepare before he could set off. But no one who was looking forward to it at this moment left. When Liu Dong came back, they were still talking loudly about the topic of the Jade Banner.
"By the way, Xiaodong, I forgot to ask you. Where did you find these jade tablets?" Qi Lao said.
"Yanshi from He*nan Province!"
"Yanshi? Isn't that the place where the Xia Dynasty's kingdom was poured out?" Qiu Xigui, who is familiar with history, said immediately.
"That's right! Mr. Qiu has a good memory!"
"I'm old, not as good as you young people!" Mr. Qiu waved his hand, but quickly said, "Where did these jade slabs come from? It seems that they were not unearthed for a long time!"
Liu Dong nodded and said: "I bought them from a local antique shop in Zhengzhou. Later I realized how extraordinary these jade slabs were and wanted to find out the specific source. I found Yanshi along the way.
After getting to know more, I found out that a local farmer in Yanshi accidentally dug it out when he was digging a well. Because these jade slabs were quite dark in color and of poor quality, the farmer gave them away as ordinary antiques.
sold."
"Besides these jade slabs, what else was unearthed at that time?" Mr. Qiu continued.
"There are also some shells and a few ordinary bronzes! But I didn't see the bronzes. Those shells should be shell coins from the Xia Dynasty!" Liu Dong explained.