Chapter 333: The ‘Four Kings’ in the Early Qing Dynasty
...Early the next morning, while having breakfast after practicing, Liu Dong told Wang Qiang about a trip to Qingdao. In fact, Wang Qiang had heard Liu Dong mention this before, so it was okay.
Not much of a surprise.
After breakfast, Wang Qiang drove to work, and then Liu Dong went to a mobile phone store to buy a new mobile phone. He planned to only tell his relatives and friends the number of this new mobile phone, and keep the other one for work.
After finishing these things, Liu Dong bought the latest "Qi-Lu Evening News" from the nearby newsstand. After reading it all, he felt slightly relieved. There was no content related to tomb robbing. As for Dong Fugui and Li Donglai, they
The ancient tomb found was mentioned above, but the archaeologists did not find an epitaph inside, nor any cultural relics that could represent the identity of the tomb owner. In addition, the value of the unearthed items was not high, so it was only mentioned in the newspaper.
Didn't mention it much.
"I think this matter shouldn't be much trouble!" Liu Dong thought to himself. If the identity of the tomb owner is really confirmed, then the five priceless guqins and several other precious antiques he got last night,
I'm afraid I don't dare to take it out, otherwise it will easily be associated with the word 'tomb robbing'. This problem no longer exists now.
Of course, to be cautious, Liu Dong decided to wait a few years until the incident had completely subsided before considering putting these precious antiques on display.
Putting his worries aside, Liu Dong drove to the antique street and called Mu Gang up, and the two of them drove towards the airport together. This morning, he had made an appointment with Xie Zhonglin to meet at the airport at 10 am. Then the two of them flew to Qinghai-
island.!
"Hey, yes, I've arrived at the airport! There are too many people, so you don't have to wait for me outside. Go to the plane and I'll find you then. Well, let's do this for now!" After finishing speaking, Liu Dong hung up.
Telephone.
"This Xie Zhonglin is quite positive!" Liu Dong thought to himself.
"Xiaodong, where should we put the car?" Mu Gang, who was sitting in the driver's seat, asked as he drove.
"Just leave it at the airport and drive it back when we come back. Otherwise, we have to take a taxi, which will be really troublesome!"
After listening to Liu Dong's words, Mu Gang naturally had no objection.
About half an hour later, at almost 9:40, the two of them arrived at the airport, parked the car, and then went to the lobby to take out the tickets they had booked in advance. They followed the instructions on the tickets and boarded Quancheng.
Flights to Qingdao.
The tickets for both of them were booked by Xie Zhonglin in advance, and both were first class. So after entering, it didn't take much effort to find Fatty Xie who was already sitting in his seat.
Two thousand years ago, domestic first-class cabins were definitely incomparable to those more than ten years later, where almost one person could sit alone, have a personal TV, play games, and even lie down to rest. At best, it was more spacious, and the flight attendants were prettier.
The service is just better.
"Mr. Liu, you are here, please take a seat!" Xie Zhonglin and Liu Dong were seated next to each other, while Mu Gang and Xie Zhonglin's two bodyguards were seated behind them. So when Liu Dong came over, Xie Zhonglin could easily sit down.
When he saw him, he quickly stood up. For this young man who was nearly a round younger than him, Xie Zhonglin didn't have the slightest bit of contempt in his heart.
Let’s not talk about anything else, but the name of the Emerald King is already a respectable existence, especially for people like him who are in the stone gambling circle.
"Haha, Boss Xie is so polite!" Liu Dong said with a calm smile.
To be honest, although the two of them can be regarded as cooperating now, because Xie Zhonglin and Han Lei collaborated to plot against Wang Qiang before, although they did not succeed, it still left a bad feeling in Liu Dong's heart. They say that the first impression is very important.
Fatty Xie's bad impression has taken root in Liu Dong's heart. If it weren't for the acquisition of Dingfu Jewelry, he would not have cooperated with this guy. Therefore, until now, the two have not met each other a few times, and they have never met each other.
The relationship between them is far from intimate.
Xie Zhonglin knew this very well, but it was too late to regret it now. Who knew that he had missed Liu Dong, who was rising like a comet?
Therefore, now he can only try his best to find opportunities to mend the rift between the two.
Moreover, he, who is in the stone gambling business, does not want to be at odds with an Jade King like Liu Dong.
"I heard that Mr. Liu likes collecting?"
"What? Boss Xie also likes this?" Liu Dong asked.
Collection, although Xie Zhonglin knows about it, he can't say he likes it. However, he has been in business for many years and is well versed in the ways of business. He is also very knowledgeable about the world of people. Xie Zhonglin knows that if he wants to change someone's favor, the first step must be to let him go.
Two people have the same interests. Only in this way can they find a topic to continue chatting about, and then slowly gain a person's favor!
So during this period, he conducted a very in-depth investigation into Liu Dong's past, and then found antique collecting, a hobby that resonated with the two of them. Of course, it was not that he had not considered jade carving and wood carving, but compared to antique collecting
, he still knows a little bit about it, but he really knows nothing about sculpture.
In addition, it is normal for a boss to engage in collections, but if he engages in carving, it would be too deliberate. As long as Liu Dong is not stupid, you can guess that he is deliberately getting close to him.
"I kind of like it, but compared to you, Mr. Liu, it's far behind!" Xie Zhonglin said with a smile.
"Oh, how does Boss Xie know he can't compare to me?"
"Haha, Mr. Liu may not know that the fact that you went through three levels in the antique city yesterday, picked up more than 20 large items, and identified more than 200 antiques has long been spread throughout the Quancheng collecting community, and
I am also a member of the Quancheng Collection Association, so of course I know about this matter!" Xie Zhonglin said.
"What? Are you also a member of the Quancheng Collection Association?" Liu Donghai was quite surprised by the news.
"Yes, but it can't be compared with Mr. Liu's real ability to pass three levels with his own appraisal level. I bought this membership and have to pay a membership fee of 500,000 yuan a year!" At this point, Xie Zhonglin, although
With a wry smile on his face, he gave Liu Dong a compliment without leaving any trace.
Moreover, he, a member of the Collection Association, only bought it three days before Liu Dong's entrance examination. Of course, this was a decision he made after learning that Liu Dong liked collecting. However, he would not mention this matter.
of.
As the exchange deepened, Xie Zhonglin clearly felt that Liu Dong's attitude towards him had changed compared to just now. Although the effect was not great, he achieved his original goal of making Liu Dong a good friend, and the result was very exciting.
Therefore, Xie Zhonglin, who had achieved his goal, quickly sent out the second move he had prepared. He reached out to open the cabinet next to his luggage, and then took out a bag that was more than 70 centimeters in length and more than 100 meters in height and width.
A ten centimeter mahogany box.
After taking out the box and placing it on the small table in front of the two of them, Xie Zhonglin quickly opened it. The contents inside were somewhat beyond Liu Dong's expectation. He originally thought it was some kind of ginseng, Ganoderma lucidum, or something like that.
Unexpectedly, it turned out to be an ancient painting wrapped in yellow silk.
Although this painting has not been opened yet, just looking at the natural aging of the outer frame, we know that this painting is at least nearly two hundred years old! If this painting is authentic, it must be from the late Qing Dynasty at least.
It’s an ancient painting, of course it may be longer than this!
"This is an ancient painting I received some time ago, and I asked Mr. Liu to help identify it!"
"Then I won't be polite!" Liu Dong said with a smile. As long as it is antiques, he is interested in them, especially calligraphy and painting, porcelain and bronze ware.
"Please!" Xie Zhonglin nodded with a smile.
Hold the ancient painting in your hands. Because the space here is limited, you can't spread it out. You can only use the small table in front to unfold it bit by bit and look at it.
"The "Farewell Picture at Changting Pavilion" by Wang Shimin, one of the four kings of the early Qing Dynasty!" Liu Dong said in surprise after reading the signature on the scroll, as well as the promotion and seal of the later collector.
"Haha, Mr. Liu's appraisal skills are indeed extraordinary. You can tell at a glance that this is an authentic work by Wang Shimin!"
Facing Xie Zhonglin's praise, Liu Dong smiled faintly. Even without the relic Yuanguang, with his current appraisal level, it would not be too difficult to tell the authenticity of this painting.
"Boss Xie is so polite. After all, I am very lucky to thank you boss. Wang Shimin's paintings are very precious. Except in museums, it is rare to see his fine paintings at general auctions and among the public!" Liu Dong slowly looked at his paintings.
This scroll, which is 65 centimeters wide and 213 centimeters long, was rolled up and he said.
Wang Shimin is a magnificent flower in the sea of Chinese paintings that will never wither. His appearance laid a solid foundation for the rise of the "Loudong School of Painting" and successfully founded the "Loudong School of Painting".
At the same time, the Loudong School of Painting headed by him was so powerful that it dominated the art world and occupied a dominant position in the entire Qing Dynasty painting circle. It had a far-reaching influence and was admired by future generations. Later generations together with Wang Jian, Wang Hui, and Wang Yuanqi were known as the "Four Kings"
"; together with Wu Li and Yun Shouping, they were also called the "Six Families of the Qing Dynasty". The predecessors classified Taicang people Wang Shimin, Wang Jian, Wang Yuanqi and their descendants among the "Four Kings" as the "Loudong Sect" based on regional divisions.
Moreover, Wang Shimin was also a disciple of Dong Qichang, a master of calligraphy and painting in the late Qing Dynasty, and received his guidance. Most of his nine sons were officials in the Qing court. The eighth son, Wang Dunguan, was a bachelor of Wenyuan Pavilion and a minister of the Ministry of Rites. His grandson Wang Yuanqi was also one of the four kings.
Deeply loved by Emperor Kangxi.
Wang Shimin can be said to be a leading figure in the early Qing painting circle, with huge influence, so the value of his paintings is also very high. As for Wang Shimin's authentic paintings, apart from museums, Liu Dong has only seen one in Mr. Li's treasure house
, but the size is not that big. (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster!