Such a topic is only interesting if it comes and goes.
Every word Zhou Zichen said is true and recorded in history books. No one can refute it. As long as they refute it, they refute their own history.
People on the Chinese side are very happy to see this situation. What Zhou Zichen said is the truth. It's just that good intentions have nothing to do with Tang Dao, but it is good to destroy the Japanese arrogance.
Zhou Zichen asked the Japanese side a few more times, but still no one could answer. Zhou Zichen could only continue: "Okay! If you are so uninteresting, I almost have nothing to say. You are almost admitting it.
Our Tang Sword, that means that your samurai sword is inherited from our Tang Sword."
Zhou Zichen almost wanted to conclude the coffin, but no one refuted it anyway.
At this moment, an old Japanese man stood up. He was wearing a suit and had gray hair. He looked quite energetic. After standing up, he bowed slightly: "Mr. Zhou."
The other party had already learned etiquette, and Zhou Zichen couldn't embarrass his country. He cupped his fists and said, "Old sir."
The old man from the Japanese country said: "Mr. Zhou is very talented, but what you mentioned before seemed to be about the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty and the power of the Tang Dynasty's army. You did not mention the difference between Tang swords and samurai swords."
Zhou Zichen smiled and said: "The old gentleman is right, let's talk about Tang swords and samurai swords."
"The Tang sword originated from the Huanshou sword. It appeared many years before the samurai sword appeared in the Japanese country. Especially the Huanshou sword was hundreds or thousands of years earlier."
The old man from the Japanese country did not speak, but nodded in recognition. It seemed that this old man also had a lot of research in this field.
Seeing the old man nodding, Zhou Zichen followed suit and said: "The Tang sword has a straight blade, while the Katana sword has a curved blade. The Tang sword has a thicker back, and the blade of the Samurai sword is thinner and sharper than the Tang sword."
The old Japanese man still nodded: "Mr. Zhou is right.
Zhou Zichen nodded slightly: "Yes, everything I said is true. In addition, the early stage of the katana sword is almost exactly the same as the Tang sword. My Tang sword appeared earlier than the katana sword. Should we learn from you?"
"The most important point is that before the Battle of Baijiangkou, the foundry technology of Japan was very backward. After the Battle of Baijiangkou, Japan showed its favor to the Tang Dynasty and learned many technologies, including knife making, porcelain, embroidery and other technologies. After the Battle of Baijiangkou, you guys
In terms of rapid development, the early samurai swords were still technically the same as Tang swords, but they slowly developed into this later."
The old man from the Japanese country was speechless when asked, and another middle-aged man from the Japanese country stood up: "You are so powerful, why are the samurai swords curved, and thinner and sharper than your Tang swords? It's nothing more than
You Tang knives cannot make such sharp knives."
He looked at the middle-aged Japanese man with contempt and said: "You haven't studied history and culture well. China has a long history and civilization. Compared to you, our knife-making craftsmanship takes a long time, hundreds or even thousands of hours, and armor."
, and there’s nothing you can do to compare with it.”
"In the Tang Dynasty, the enemy's armor was already very powerful. It was difficult for ordinary knives to cause damage. To be sharp, a knife must be thin. If it is too thin, the knife will curl up if it is cut too many times. On the battlefield
Problems like this are fatal.”
"So, it's not that the Tang Dao cannot be made sharper, it's just that it's not necessary because it has to go through a long battle and still keep the edge from curling."
"But the Japanese country at that time didn't need to think about this at all, because you didn't have decent armor. The sharper the knife, the better."
"There is another question. You said that your knives are curved, but ours are straight. Actually, there is an economic problem."
"Your economy in ancient times was not developed enough. Of course, your economy is very good now, but your ancient people did not have enough to eat and lacked strength. However, our economy in the Tang Dynasty has developed to the forefront of history at that time, and our warriors are strong."
"If you cut with a knife and then pull it hard, it can cause a lot of damage. However, the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty were very strong. If they cut with a knife, they can cut directly to the bones. If they pull it again like this, the damage will be limited. So
no need."
"So, at that time, your sword was for cutting meat, while the Tang sword was for cutting armor and bones."
What Zhou Zichen said was such that some people were speechless. A burst of violent applause suddenly occurred behind Zhou Zichen. This debate by Zhou Zichen was really good.
He raised questions one by one, leaving the Japanese with no way to refute and could only acquiesce. Zhou Zichen also proved the power of Tang Dao on each of these questions.
If the Japanese still want to argue, they have to deny a lot of history, such as the Battle of Baijiangkou, and that they sent envoys to the Tang Dynasty to learn craftsmanship. However, all of this is recorded in official history, and they cannot deny it.
"If you have anything else to say, say it and let us, Master Zhou, solve it for you!" The people behind Zhou Zichen began to shout.
This makes Zhou Zichen very helpless. Although he is very confident that he will win the debate, there is no need for you to cause trouble for me, right?
Zhou Zichen couldn't show off to his compatriots at this time. He just kept smiling and looked at all the Japanese masters in front of him: "Everyone, do you have anything else to say? We have no intention of denying your samurai swords.
The sword is indeed very powerful, but you cannot deny that the craftsmanship of your samurai sword comes from our Tang sword. If you want to deny it, as long as you can produce enough evidence, we will not force the Tang sword on you.
I rely on the katana, after all, the Tang sword also has its glorious history."
"Today, our cold weapons are no longer as widely used as in ancient times, but they represent our culture and the past of our country. You cannot trample on them at will. We also have tempers."
Zhou Zichen said these words without being humble. You are guests, I will give you enough face, but you can't be shameless.
No one from the Japanese country came out to defend Zhou Zichen, because they had no way to deduce what Zhou Zichen said.
Zhou Zichen waited for a few minutes, but no one came out. Zhou Zichen had no choice but to say hello, step back, and let the rest of the exchange continue.
The subsequent exchange was much simpler. With Zhou Zichen here, no Japanese people jumped out to cause trouble. Everything was in order.
After both parties explained their dozen or so antiques, there was a ten-minute break for everyone to take a rest, and then the auction continued. The organizer also knew that it had been arranging some relatively tense activities in this way, and everyone was too nervous.
You should also take a proper rest.
And holding an auction also requires coordination, which all requires time arrangements.
Ten minutes passed quickly. The position Wang Changlin found for Zhou Zichen was quite good. It was in the first row. Although it was not the middle, it was still on the edge of the first row. The middle position was still required.
The tasks are left to some of the organizers, as well as the most representative people on the Chinese side, such as Wang Changlin and Mr. Cheng.
The auction site is not very big, and can only seat more than a hundred people. The museum is relatively small, and people who are not participating in the auction are provided with audience seats. Those who are doing the auction have tables and stools in front, and a table
several people.
When the auction was about to begin, the main members of the Japanese country quickly organized a small meeting. The theme was also very simple, which was how to regain face. In the previous exchange meeting, the Japanese people felt that they had lost their people. In this
The field must be found.
The most important way to gain face at the auction is naturally to make the other party spend unjust money to buy a fake antique. This exchange conference is paid for by the Japanese side, so naturally it has a lot of rights, so it wants to arrange such a meeting
The trap is still capable.
As long as the Chinese staff are slightly negligent or lead them to temporarily leave their posts, the Japanese can do anything.
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When the auction started, Zhou Zichen was still somewhat interested in such things. First, he could see all kinds of antiques. Although he might not necessarily buy them, those in this industry would like to see more and get to know more about them.
What kind of thing can we do to tell a story about Zichou Yinmao and know whether the things in the book are really correct?
Zhou Zichen's attitude towards antiques is very clear. He doesn't want to own them, but wants to see them. When there are similar ones in the future, he can have the most basic image, so Zhou Zichen didn't plan to take pictures of them at first.
The auction started, and the first antique to be put on the stage was arranged by Huaxia. It was a snuff bottle from the Ming Dynasty, and it was in pretty good condition.
After the auctioneer's introduction, the auction began. In fact, everyone present knew the true identity of this snuff bottle.
The price should be around 800,000, with the starting price being 200,000, and adding up to 10,000 at a time.
"Two hundred thousand!" People from the Chinese side were the first to start bidding.
Zhou Zichen knows what these people are thinking. This is my Chinese thing and must not be allowed to escape!
"Two hundred and thirty thousand!" The Japanese also bid.
"Two hundred and fifty thousand!"
"Two hundred and sixty thousand!"
Huaxia and Japan were almost at loggerheads. If you bid, I will follow suit. The price of the snuff bottle was soon raised to 760,000 yuan.
Logically speaking, the price is about the same. Antiques are worth 800,000 yuan. If you meet someone you like, you may not be able to sell them for 800,000 yuan. This thing is not just needed. Everyone wants to spend about the same.
, or buy it at a cheaper price.
However, the Japanese people were still shouting the price: "Eight hundred thousand."
The Chinese didn't even think twice before shouting the price: "Eighty-one million!"
This price has begun to be artificially high. If it continues to rise, the increase will not be very high.
However, the Japanese people continued to follow the price: "Eight hundred and fifty thousand!"
The Chinese people insisted on their own ideas and could not let their things be bought by the Japanese: "Eight hundred and sixty thousand."
"Eight hundred and eighty thousand!"
"Eighty-nine thousand!"
The two sides seemed to be competing with each other, and Zhou Zichen saw something was wrong. If this competition continues, everything will be sold at a very high price. After all, there is no clear price for antiques. As long as you like it, you can say more about it.
I can’t say I’m at a loss even if I come down.
"Nine hundred thousand!"
"Nine hundred and ten thousand!"
The prices are still soaring, and everyone is getting nervous. This is no longer an auction. In the eyes of the Chinese masters, this is to protect their cultural relics and maintain their integrity.
The most important thing is that no matter what happens to these things, they cannot flow to the Japanese country.
"Nine hundred and twenty thousand!"
"Nine hundred and forty thousand!"
"Nine hundred and fifty thousand!"
The price is getting higher and higher, and it has far exceeded its actual price. If you spend 900,000 yuan to buy the same snuff bottle, you can definitely buy it.
"Nine hundred and sixty thousand!"
"Nine hundred and seventy thousand!"
"One million!"
No one offered another price. In the end, this snuff bottle, which only cost 800,000 yuan, was bought by a person from Huaxia for 1 million yuan.
The aura of both sides suddenly changed. It seemed that they had become two distinct factions. Everyone was working hard for their own side. This was not just about taking pictures of something they liked, but also taking pictures of the face and integrity of their own country.
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Zhou Zichen's face gradually became serious. Although he was not an angry young man, he was a patriotic person and a person who loved his own culture. Everything in it carried the culture and heritage of his own country.
Countless businessmen and wealthy people will pay extremely high prices to buy back their country's antiques and cultural relics from abroad. People like you in China cannot let their cultural relics and antiques flow out of the country again.
Several items in a row, although they were all genuine, whether from Japan or China, were auctioned at prices much higher than their actual value.
Zhou Zichen sat up straight and said to Wang Changlin: "I would be embarrassed if I didn't buy something for a scene like this. Everyone would lose money and shoot again."
Wang Changlin lowered his head and smiled slightly: "Don't worry, some people will return part of the excess money to the person who took the photo. Our people still have a lot of integrity in the face of right and wrong."
Zhou Zichen felt relieved when he heard the news, but he still had to take action. This was an attitude and a responsibility.