"Okay, both sides are ready, then let's start this long-awaited game. When my whistle blows, you can take action."
Seeing that both parties were really high-spirited, the host couldn't help but pick up the microphone and shout a few words. The loud voice instantly made the whole audience excited. After waiting for so long, it was finally about to start, and they couldn't hold it in.
I want to shout out the cheers in my heart.
Toot——
Here, the game officially started. The players from both sides immediately surrounded the stone lions in their respective camps and observed them from different angles. Qiao Meng did not make too many moves here and just started to attack. Because it was really too big, so
He put his hands on the lion's feet and felt it with his heart. A large list of relevant information began to appear in his mind. Not to mention, this stone lion had some background, and it was not as simple as it seemed.
It turns out that this stone lion was not the original portal image in China at the beginning, because the lion itself is not a domestic species. It is said that it came from the Western Regions. The earliest period when the lion image appeared began in the Han Dynasty, and it was also
It must have existed during the Eastern Han Dynasty.
There are relevant records that during the reign of Emperor Zhang of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the Yueshi Kingdom in the Western Regions paid tribute to the emperor of our country with a golden lion as a gift. Later, it slowly developed, and with the introduction of Buddhism, the species of lion
The image gradually changed, becoming more and more gigantic and mythical.
It was also at that time that the lion was given an image of divine power and was regarded as a powerful spiritual beast. At that time, the lion was regarded as a species of mythical beast. In addition, ordinary people
There was no lion at all, so they deified it naturally, thinking that it had a certain function. As long as it was around, ordinary cows, ghosts and snake gods would not dare to approach it. This is why stone lions appeared later to guard the house.
One of the reasons is also the most important reason.
Originally, people in ancient times believed more in the theory of gods and ghosts, and they liked to deify things they did not understand. This was also a kind of psychological sustenance, transferring impossible things to a thing and making it appear to be magical.
It makes sense that meaning can accomplish unrealistic things on your behalf.
This lion also had different images in different periods in ancient times. During the Han and Tang Dynasties, stone lions were usually made to be very fierce and powerful. In the Yuan Dynasty, they were made more slender and powerful. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties,
During the Qing Dynasty, the stone lions had become relatively docile. By the Qing Dynasty, the shape of the stone lions had basically been finalized. No matter which household they belonged to, they all looked the same. If they were different, they might still be said differently.
However, this process of evolution can also be seen in some historical situations of our country. For example, at the beginning it was very fierce, but then gradually became docile. This is in line with the historical situation. From the beginning of the Han Dynasty and the Tang Dynasty,
The Yuan Dynasty was extremely powerful, and was very ruthless towards foreign invaders. It was very powerful during the Yuan Dynasty.
That's because the territory was constantly expanding at that time, and what was needed was not a vicious attitude, but a truly powerful image. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the country was closed to the outside world and lived completely in its own world. Being docile was also in line with the domestic image. There was no trace of it.
The sense of crisis finally led to that end.
This stone lion has a more fierce image, and it must be a product of the Han and Tang Dynasties. Looking at the small characters written on it, they are all written in small seal scripts. It should have been made in the Han Dynasty. The whole body is covered with glittering gold and is plated with gold.
It is absolutely impossible for ordinary people to own such stone lions. Not to mention wealthy families, even ordinary military officers are unrealistic. It must be those with high official positions or high status who can use such stone lions to suppress their families.
This thing is quite interesting. There was originally a pair. Qiao glanced at the one opposite. It looked like the two were exactly the same. They should have been taken apart and used as props for the competition.
Continuing the analysis, there are more detailed things that need to be understood. Qiao Meng found that it was really not easy this time. Compared with those paintings or gems, this stone lion had more things to pay attention to. He couldn't help but feel
He became interested in a lot of things and kept savoring the mysteries.
In particular, the stone lions are divided into north and south. The stone lions in the north are more majestic in appearance and have simple carvings, while the stone lions in the south are more spiritual, with diverse and lively shapes, numerous carvings, and detailed details.
It's wonderful, but the difference is still huge.
The pair of stone lions in front of me don't seem to have that many details at all. They are completely bold, but it can also be seen that the absolute image is not created casually. It is obvious that these are the stone lions from the north.
, during the Han Dynasty, it should have been the location of Xiliang, Cao Cao’s hometown.
At that time, Xiliang could be said to be like the northern region today. Not only was it cold and dry, but it was also relatively dry. The people living here were basically people with bold personalities, so the stone lions used were naturally impossible.
It belongs to that kind of meticulous type, and what it pursues is atmosphere.
"How about it? If you have discovered anything, you can tell me. I have understood everything clearly. I just want to know what you think."
After Qiao Meng finished all the analysis, he asked several people. Although he could tell everyone all his appraisal results, he still hoped that they could have some opinions of their own. Otherwise, if they relied too much on him, the finals might be ruined.
Big loss.
This World Series is not as simple as imagined, especially in the finals. I don’t know what kind of tricks will be used. When he and Meng Kai competed with the "Twelve Palaces" before, he himself was a little unable to withstand it.
, let alone a few of them, there may be even more abnormal competition rules this time. Without some real skills, you won’t know what happened if you lose.
After hearing Qiao Meng's question, several people also had some thoughts. Although they were not completely able to identify it clearly, everyone more or less had their own opinions.
Meng Kai was the first to say: "It goes without saying that this thing must belong to the portal of a noble person, and it is from the Han Dynasty. The small seal script on it and the language habits can prove this. I think it must be worth at least 30 million US dollars. This
It’s all based on the lower estimate.”
"Well, not bad. What do you guys think?" Qiao Meng was quite satisfied after hearing Meng Kai's answer. Although there was some difference between his valuation and the one given by the treasure appraisal ability, it was not very big, and he also
As I said, it was based on the low estimate, and the estimate given by the treasure appraisal ability was 40 million US dollars.
This may not be high. At first, no one thought that this stone lion had any actual value. However, after Qiao Meng truly understood it, he realized that it was not. Not only was it valuable, but its value was even greater. Its image was completely
A microcosm of history and a symbol of the personality of a dynasty. Can such an object be said to have no value? This is not right. What's more, it is owned by a person of noble status. If it has no value, then it is true.
It makes no sense.
Now, Qiao Meng is more able to understand why Mengkai was able to survive all the way in the last session and become the individual points champion despite so many impossible circumstances.
Because he is the type of player who exists for the competition. Even before the competition, his performance has been surpassed by Xiao Qi, but when it comes to the competition, he is the one who can perform to the extreme. Although Xiao Qi is also
It's brilliant, but it doesn't have the ability to suppress Meng Kai at all.
The same is true for Baidu. When it comes to the actual competition, his strength has directly improved to a higher level. This is the difference between the actual competition and normal training.
This should also be due to some psychological problems. When some people face so many spectators, and knowing that this is an official competition, they will unconsciously feel some pressure in their hearts. This is something that cannot be felt, so
There will be invisible influences at certain moments and the performance will not be as good as expected.
Xiaoqi and Xiaowen fall into this category, but their performance is already very good. It is not easy to keep up with the rhythm of the team. If it were others, they would have made many mistakes.
At this time, Caesar on the opposite side seemed to have made considerable progress. Ten minutes had passed. Although he did not know much about stone lions, he did know a lot about Chinese history.
Meng Kai had it in his hands, so he kept paying attention to some information about our country, and it can be said that it has been of great use now.
Through his own knowledge and constant inferences, he gradually figured out the origin of the stone lion, and he is now explaining it to his team members.
"Listen, I probably know the origin of this guy. The image of the lion only appeared during the Han Dynasty of the Chinese Empire. They thought it was a sacred beast. Maybe this thing was regarded as something that could protect it.
Statues like our country have special meaning." Caesar said seriously.
Hearing his explanation, the remaining four team members were very excited, because they knew that they believed it right. This was the strength of their captain, which was indeed very strong. They saw hope that they could still win.
The camera also kept switching back and forth between the two sides. The audience's hearts were constantly changing with the expressions on the team members' faces. Sometimes they were happy, sometimes they were nervous. They didn't even know when they could control their emotions. The whole scene was filled with excitement.
It was extremely quiet, everyone held their breath, even the Chinese fans who thought they would win at first also closed their teeth.
Didi——
"The time is up. Please answer your position. There is now a five-minute break. You can think in your seat and prepare for the next result input. Everyone must have been exhausted in the fifteen minutes just now.
"Hurry up and relax." The sudden sound broke the originally peaceful scene, and the tension was relieved.