The four experts murmured on the stage, and the audience in the audience was confused. Isn't this just an iron sword? Why did it take so long to identify it? It took longer than the identification of Qianlong's seal and Dong Qichang's painting.
Longer.
More than two minutes passed, and Yu Deshui said in a strange voice: "This Xue Chen is really interesting. The ordinary-looking iron sword he took out turned out to have other tricks, but why didn't he himself?
Come on stage..."
Zhuge Yi raised his head and asked Wang Dong with a serious face: "The hilt of this sword can be removed, right?"
"What? What does it mean if it can be detached?" Wang Dong scratched his head, confused.
Zhuge Yi was already excited by his discovery, and he was also acquainted with Xue Chen. Before Wang Dong could figure out what was going on, he started to twist the hilt of the sword vigorously.
Creaky.
After a heart-wrenching sound, Zhuge Yi twisted off the sword hilt.
The audience who watched this scene were all stunned, thinking that this old man looked like a trembling old man, how could he break the hilt of an iron sword with such strength?
Dang.
Zhuge Yi was about to check the unscrewed part excitedly, but as soon as he took the sword hilt away, something fell off from the sword body and fell on the table, making a sound.
With quick eyes and quick hands, Yu Deshui grabbed the fallen object in his hand and exclaimed: "This is a... dagger? There is a dagger inside the sword, this... what is going on, how can there be such a thing?"
Situation? Unheard of."
The other two experts from the capital could not sit still. One of the experts who was proficient in inscriptions said: "There are words on the dagger, show it to me!"
The four experts on the stage became anxious, and the audience below the stage also looked at each other. Things really changed so fast that they couldn't react.
Just now it was just an ordinary iron sword from the mid-Ming Dynasty. How come in a blink of an eye, the hilt of the sword was twisted off, and a dagger fell out from the sword body?
Shen Wanjun was startled for a moment, then he chuckled and looked at Xue Chen beside him, as if it was true: "Xiaochen, I think you should have known the tricks of this iron sword for a long time, that's why you let Wang Dong take it.
Come on stage."
Xue Chen smiled and acquiesced.
Yan Ruxing stared straight at the stage, slowly withdrew his gaze, and asked: "Xue Chen, tell the truth quickly, what's going on with this iron sword, why is there a dagger hidden in the sword body? You
Where did you get it?”
"Don't worry, the four experts should be able to explain it," Xue Chen said.
Damn it! Xu Ming cursed in his heart. When he saw this scene on the stage, his heart skipped a beat. He realized something was wrong. He had always had a knot in his heart. He had a vague feeling that Xue Chen was not the kind of person who shoots without aim. Now
Sure enough, something unexpected happened.
Wang Dong stood on the stage, grabbing his hair hard, and now he understood something. It turned out that the iron sword he had been holding in his hand was not an ordinary iron sword!
Lin Xirong on the side blinked and asked in a low voice: "Wang Dong, aren't you clear?"
"Hey, Xue Chen is so unkind. It's so hard to hide this from me. He didn't even tell me. Didn't he even notice that I was deceived?" Wang Dong complained with a grin.
"These two words are...Qing Gang?"
The expert who was proficient in inscriptions sighed softly.
"Qing Gang?" Yu Deshui frowned and thought deeply.
"Qing Gang!" Zhuge Yi turned pale and exclaimed, "Is it Qing Gang, one of the hundred daggers?"
"Hundred Pi daggers..." After a brief meditation, Yu Deshui also thought of the origin of these four words in a short time, and his face was startled, "Brother Zhuge, what you are talking about is in the classics."
The Baipi dagger recorded by Prince Wei?"
"Yes, there are three Baipi daggers made by Cao Pi, Qinggang, Yangwen and Dragon Scale, and this dagger happens to be named Qinggang..." The flesh on Zhuge Yi's cheek jumped a few times.
"Then let's quickly see if this one is really pure. If it is true, that would be amazing!" another expert shouted.
Although the audience in the audience did not fully understand what happened, just by looking at the frightened and anxious faces of the four experts on the stage, they knew that something terrible must have happened, and it must be about something on the stage.
The iron sword, and the dagger falling out of the iron sword...
The four experts on the stage all stood up and gathered together, discussing in a low voice around the dagger, head to head. This situation lasted for half an hour.
But the audience in the audience did not express dissatisfaction, but waited quietly.
During this period, some people also looked towards Xue Chen, who was sitting in the audience, with questions and curiosity in their eyes.
"Xue Chen, please stop being so pretentious and quickly tell Lao Shen and me what's going on with that iron sword and dagger." Yan Ruxing pursed his lips and asked impatiently.
There was a large circle of people around, all of them listened carefully and wanted to know more.
"That dagger..." Xue Chen touched his chin.
At this moment, the four experts who had gathered together to discuss for more than half an hour sat back in their seats, their faces a little redder, showing unconcealable excitement.
Lin Xirong had been waiting for a long time. Seeing that the four experts must have reached a conclusion, she breathed a sigh of relief and asked with a smile: "Mr. Zhuge, please tell me about this iron sword and the dagger that fell from the iron sword."
What is going on?"
Wang Dong muttered: "Yes, tell me quickly, I want to know too."
Zhuge Yi took a deep breath, pondered and said: "First of all, this iron sword is indeed the standard weapon of the mid-Ming Dynasty. There is nothing to say, but the dagger hidden in the sword body is not from the Ming Dynasty. Just now
Our four experts conducted detailed discussions and came to a unified conclusion..."
The audience in the audience held their breath.
"This dagger is named Qinggang. According to the classic records, it is one of the three hundred-pi daggers made by Wei Crown Prince Cao Pi. According to the rust stains on it, the inscriptions on the dagger, and its craftsmanship, etc.
Combined with each other, it can now be basically confirmed that this dagger is authentic and indeed a clear and strong dagger." Zhuge Yi's lips trembled slightly due to excitement.
"Qing Gang?!"
For a moment, 99% of the audience in the audience looked at each other, confused and shocked.
"Hundred Pi dagger...Qing Gang!" Yan Ruxing exclaimed and almost jumped up from his chair.
Shen Wanjun also subconsciously grasped the handle of the chair with his hands, his whole body tensed up, and his eyes were fixed on the dagger placed on the stage table.
"Um, Manager Mao, is this dagger Qinggang... very precious?" Xu Ming asked in a low voice to Mao Fengkai, whose face was turning green and red. He had really never heard of this dagger, but Wei Prince Cao Pi did.
Mao Fengkai took a few deep breaths and said bitterly: "Master Xu, if this dagger is really the Qinggang recorded in the classics, it would be too precious."
"How precious is it? How does it compare to my Dong Qichang paintings?" Xu Ming asked with a frown.
Mao Fengkai pursed his lips and said hesitantly: "It's hard to say..."
"Manager Mao, you don't have to worry too much, just say it." Xu Ming said calmly.
Mao Fengkai took another look at Qinggang Dagger from a distance and said: "The value of an antique is mainly reflected in several aspects, including artistry, rarity, the reputation of the creator, and whether there is a commendable background story. This Qinggang Dagger
If it is true, then its rarity is unique. There are three Baipi daggers, but Qinggang only has one, and it was made by Wei Crown Prince Cao Pi. Cao Pi's status and popularity in history are still very high, and Dong Qichang
Naturally, his paintings are very rare, but compared with one of the hundred daggers, they are still slightly inferior."
The corner of Mao Fengkai's mouth twitched. He didn't have the nerve to say that it was not slightly inferior, but three or four better. Dong Qichang's paintings are different and have different values. This one by Xu Ming is very average, not a fine product. If those paintings were collected in the capital,
Perhaps only the large-sized authentic Dong Qichang's vertical scroll in the Baodao Forbidden City can compete with the Qing Dynasty.
"Prince Cao Pi of Wei... Baipi Dagger... Qing Gang!"
Mao Fengkai's eyes turned red when he saw it. He was so jealous that he almost went crazy with jealousy. How could he not be jealous of such a unique treasure in time, especially when it belonged to a guy he resented very much.
Zhuge Yi spoke as if he was coming to a conclusion, and said loudly: "Qinggang, one of the hundred daggers, was made for Wei Crown Prince Cao Pi. Its discovery is of extraordinary significance. Although it has taken more than 1,800 years, fish scale-like patterns can still be seen on the surface.
This is a lost casting technology. It was hidden in an iron sword during the Ming Dynasty. It can also show the preciousness of this Qinggang dagger. Congratulations to the treasure holder. This Qinggang dagger is undoubtedly authentic. History
The value and market value are very high, please keep it, and congratulations on entering the third round of final selection."
Wow!
The audience at the scene couldn't help but stand up, spontaneously applauded, and the applause was thunderous. Their faces showed the excitement that the trip was worthwhile.
It’s really incredible to see an antique that can be called a national treasure discovered and identified with my own eyes. Such an experience is so rare.
“Excellent Antiques Store truly lives up to its reputation, it’s amazing.”
"No, I still remember how many people couldn't believe it when the Xuande Furnace was taken out, and now they have another national treasure dagger."
“It’s really good.”
While applauding, the audience chatted around.
Wang Dong swallowed a big gulp of saliva and walked forward, holding both the iron sword and the dagger in his hands. His whole body was swaying, he couldn't control himself with excitement, and he felt that the dagger, which weighed only two or three kilograms, seemed to be
It was like a mountain, and it made his arms tremble.
"It's so exciting!" Wang Dong sobbed in his heart.
Yan Ruxing grinned, looking very angry, and said to Xue Chen: "Good boy, you are really mad at me. I took out all the heirloom treasures of Qianlong's imperial brushes, and you suppressed them again.
I have been out of the limelight, so you can treat me this time to calm the anger in my heart." (To be continued)