Jianbao life

Chapter 1075 Chi Xiao?

It is precisely because the rubbings of the Tang Dynasty are the clearest, but they have not been handed down, and the original stone has been seen for a long time, and more than half of them are incomplete, resulting in different numbers of characters in the rubbings of later generations. Now, the characters on the stone drum can only be recognized. [-] words, so The various rubbings of Shiguwen are extremely precious.

Of course, whether it is precious or not depends on what kind of rubbings it is. If it is an existing rubbings, or the handwriting is not very clear, then the value will definitely not be high.On the contrary, if it is not only clear, but also has words that did not appear in previous editions, then the value will be immeasurable.

Everyone is quite confident about the three rubbings in front of us, otherwise, why should they be kept so secretly?

However, as soon as he read the inscription and postscript of the folded book, the smile on Zhao Xueyi's face couldn't stop showing.

Zhu Dafu patted Zhao Xueyi's shoulder with a smile: "Okay, it's actually a copybook collected by Gu Yanwu, old Zhao, you are really lucky."

Speaking of Gu Yanwu, some people may not know who he is, but everyone should be familiar with the phrase "the rise and fall of the world, everyone is responsible", and this sentence is the social proposition of the famous thinker Gu Yanwu in the late Ming and early Qing Dynasties , from his "Rizhilu"."Zhengshi": "Those who protect the world, the humbleness of the common man, and the responsibility."

Gu Yanwu was not only a thinker in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, but also a Confucianist, historian and phonologist. Together with Huang Zongxi and Wang Fuzhi, he was called the "Three Confucianists" in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties.Moreover, these three great Confucian scholars all refused to be Qing officials all their lives, and they all said that "their heart will never change".

Gu Yanwu is knowledgeable and profound in Confucian classics, historiography, phonology, elementary school, Jinshi archaeology, local chronicles, geology, poetry and literature.

Gu Yanwu also contributed to the study of Shiguwen.These research contents are all recorded in his "Jinshiwenji".From this point of view, Gu Yanwu's collection of rubbings of Shiguwen is also well documented. As for why it was hidden in the blue and white wine vat, only the person concerned knows.

For everyone, the reason why things are put in the wine tank is secondary. The most important thing now is to study the value of these three folded books.

Next, after everyone carefully appraised the things, Zhu Dafu said: "Based on my experience, the inscriptions, inscriptions, and seals on it should be authentic."

Others affirmed this result. Zhao Xueyi's face seemed to be full of joy, and he was so happy that he couldn't find the north, because even if there were no new words on the rubbings, with Gu Yanwu's reputation alone, the three books The value of the discounted book cannot be lowered.

Uncle Wu joked with a smile: "Okay, don't laugh like a fool!"

"Isn't this happy?"

Zhao Xueyi laughed, the fat on his face trembled with laughter, and immediately asked, "Which one of you has studied the stone drum script? Are there any new characters in it?"

Except for Chu Chen, everyone else said they didn't know, so everyone looked at Chu Chen.

Although Chu Chen didn't have much research on Shigu Wen, but he has the ability to remember all the existing Shigu Wen in his mind, so he said with a smile: "Uncle Zhao, I want to congratulate you, these three folded books There are undiscovered stone drum inscriptions on the Internet, and I counted a total of seven just now."

"Really?!" Zhao Xueyi was extremely pleasantly surprised.

Uncle Wu laughed and scolded: "Aren't you talking nonsense? Can Xiao Chen be false? Let me tell you, you have to treat me today."

Zhao Xueyi laughed heartily: "No problem! Let's not go home today if we don't get drunk!"

Zhu Dafu chuckled: "Since you say that, I won't be polite in a while."

"What's the matter..." Zhao Xueyi waved his hand, and suddenly remembered that this is an eight-treasure jade food that can be worth thousands of dishes, and hurriedly begged for mercy: "Everyone, don't forget where we are, I hope everyone can take it easy, don't spend the money before you get it."

Zhu Dafu laughed and said, "Look at you, don't worry, we can't eat enough of you..."

Because of this unexpected discovery, the dignified atmosphere due to the smashing of the shop disappeared, and even at the end of the dinner, Zhao Xueyi said drunkenly that he would also like to thank Lin Laosan for his help, otherwise the three books would be broken. It's really hard to say whether the instinct can be in his hands.

Of course, this kind of talk is just talk, even if Zhao Xueyi wants to let Lin Laosan go, Chu Chen will not agree, and the matter is now, not just a battle of face, but a deep-seated contest.

You know, recently, Chu Yongning has reached the most critical time, and his position will change within a few days.Under such circumstances, it is difficult to say that there is no deep-seated reason for Lin Laosan's actions.

Of course, Chu Chen didn't think of this at first, and Zhao Qirui told him when he called earlier.Similarly, this kind of situation is not something that he, who is not good at it, can handle. Now he can only wait for the result like Zhao Xueyi and others.

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The next day, after breakfast, besides Chu Yongning who had to go to work, Chu Chen brought the others to the courtyard that has now been changed to his name.

Along the way, everyone was very excited, wondering whether there was any treasure in the well, and if it was a treasure, what was hidden there.

"I think jewelry is more likely. If it is gold and silverware, then it has been used by the owner long ago, and it can still be kept until now." Chu Yulan speculated.

Zhao Yunlin had other thoughts: "It's not necessarily true. Maybe the things inside are gold and silver. After all, according to the people's concept at the time, it is not easy to convert jewelry, but gold and silver can be used."

Wu Ke chuckled and said, "Anyway, it will be here in a while, so why bother thinking about what it is?"

The two thought it was right, so everyone immediately changed the topic to Chu Chen and Wu Ke's upcoming honeymoon trip.Originally, Chu Chen and Wu Ke considered going to Zhucheng for a visit, but they thought that Zhucheng was still relatively hot in September, so they decided on the location in southern Yunnan, where the seasons are like spring.

The three women were discussing better scenic spots, and it didn't take long for Chu Chen's car to stop at the gate of the courtyard.At this time, Zuo Shan had already set up all the equipment, and was waiting for their arrival in his clothes for going down the well.

After greeting everyone, Zuo Shan said, "Young Master Chu, if possible, I will go down."

"Okay." Chu Chen nodded: "Remember, it is four feet away from the mouth of the well, facing south. The bricks there are different from those in other places, so it should be easy to see."

"Okay, I'm going down now."

"Well, be careful."

Zuo Shan nodded to indicate that he was ready, Chu Chen pressed the switch of the motor, and he began to fall slowly.

"Are you there?" Chu Chen watched the well with a flashlight.

"There's one more thing...Okay, it's ok!"

Chu Chen quickly pressed the power switch, and saw Zuo Shan searching the well wall bit by bit under the illumination of the miner's lamp. After a while, he said excitedly: "I found it, the bricks here are really different."

"Okay..." Wu Ke and the others cheered when they heard the news.

Next, it was hard work, and the well was still useful, so Zuo Shan couldn't just throw the bricks he dug into the well, and put them in the bamboo basket that Chu Chen hung down.

Just pry off the bricks little by little, and after a while, a square-shaped hole appeared in front of Zuo Shan.

"Here we come! Hey! It really must be a gold ingot before it arrives!"

Chu Yulan didn't expect it to be a gold ingot, and she seemed very disappointed.

However, when Chu Chen saw these two gold ingots, he was a little surprised, because they were made during the reign of Tianqi, 50 two-foot gold ingots.

It is extremely rare to find 50 taels of gold collars in the Ming Dynasty. According to archaeological records, two were unearthed from the tomb of King Liangzhuang in Jingchu and Ming Dynasty, and one was recorded in the book of historical currency of Jin Province.

Gold in the Ming Dynasty mainly came from gold mining, taxation, overseas trade, etc. The gold mines were basically controlled by the royal family, and were supervised by eunuchs; At the same time, the tax on gold is also quite heavy.

For example, in the 21st year of Yongle (AD 1423), the gold tax was as high as [-] taels, which not only reflected the heavy tax on gold mines, but also reflected the huge amount of gold mining.Zheng He also purchased precious items such as gold, gems, and pearls for the royal family during his voyages to the West, so as not to buy them from foreign businessmen or private individuals at home at an expensive price.

Gold in the Ming Dynasty was mainly used for royal family and state expenses, rewards, storage, and making gold utensils. Due to the royal family’s preference for gold and silver, they hoarded gold and silver one after another. 300 million taels of silver, and other treasures worth millions.

Therefore, it is quite normal for Wei Zhongxian to have such gold ingots in his treasure.

Seeing Chu Chen's surprised expression, Chu Yulan asked, "Brother, is this gold ingot very precious?"

While putting down the bamboo basket, Chu Chen explained: "Gold ingots from the Ming Dynasty are very rare in the world now, and there are only a handful of them. These two gold ingots are cast in an unconventional way, and they are also made by the local King Pan sect." It was made by someone, and detailed information such as the casting time, location, weight, etc. of the ingot are fully recorded on it.”

"Therefore, these two gold ingots are not only precious material materials for studying the vassal kings, economic taxation and casting techniques of the Ming Dynasty, but also carry immeasurable historical and cultural value. Of course, their value is not just the price of gold. "

"So that's what happened!" Chu Yulan suddenly said.

Chu Chen laughed: "So, as long as it is a treasure left by Wei Zhongxian, even gold and silver ingots are valuable treasures."

During the conversation, Chu Chen brought up something again, which were also gold ingots, but there were only ten taels and 20 taels, which also reflected the preciousness of 50 taels of gold ingots from the side.

As Zhao Yunlin guessed before, the items inside are basically gold and silver ingots, and a few pieces of jewelry are also made of gold, but a few pieces of jewelry are quite exquisitely made, and the three women like it very much when they see it, so Chu Chu Chen simply divided them up.

"Young Master Chu, there is only one thing here."

"Okay, then you come up."

After finishing speaking, Chu Chen pressed the switch, and after a while, Zuo Shan rose from the well.

"Hey, what is this?" Chu Yulan looked at something wrapped in oilcloth in Zuo Shan's hand, a little curious.

Zuo Shan shook his head: "It feels like it's made of iron, maybe it's something like a sword."

"Open it and have a look." Wu Ke and the others also felt very curious.

With Chu Chen's instruction, Zuo Shan carefully opened the tarpaulin.

Seeing what was inside, Zhao Yunlin was surprised and said, "What do you mean, isn't it just an iron rod, and it's rusted like this, is it necessary to wrap it in oilcloth?"

"Let me see, it shouldn't be that simple."

Chu Chen stepped forward, took something like a rusty iron rod in his hand, observed it carefully, pointed to one end, and said, "Look, there is a thin crack here, which should be openable."

"Hey! It's true, brother, you can open it and have a look!" Chu Yulan said with some joy.

"Then get out of the way."

Chu Chen waved to everyone, and after they left a certain distance, he began to exert force on his hand, but it may be because the storage time was too long, so he used a little less force, and it didn't move at all.

Therefore, Chu Chen, who knew what was inside, had no choice but to increase his strength, and finally only heard a "choke", a sword with frost and snow on its body, shining brightly, appeared in front of everyone.

"It's actually a precious sword!"

Everyone was surprised and quickly surrounded him.

"Brother, isn't this some kind of famous sword?" Chu Yulan asked in surprise.

Chu Chen chuckled: "Why do you think so?"

Chu Yulan curled her lips: "Your sister, I'm not an idiot. This sword can survive in such a humid environment at the bottom of the well for such a long time, and it still looks like new. Don't you think it might not be a famous sword?"

"It makes sense, then let me see if it is a famous sword."

As he said that, Chu Chen looked at the body of the sword, and saw that the body of the sword was engraved with patterns, and the position of the hilt was inscribed with two big seal characters:
"What do these two words mean?" Wu Ke asked.

"Chi Xiao."

"What? Chi Xiao? It's the Chi Xiao that Liu Bang used to kill the White Snake?" Zhao Yunlin looked very shocked. In fact, not to mention her, everyone else was also very surprised.

You know, the Chixiao Sword is not only one of the top ten famous swords, but also a sword that ranks third. Even if it is not mentioned that it is one of the top ten famous swords, it is said that Liu Bang used it to kill the White Snake Uprising. It is immeasurable, not to mention that it is an ancient sword from [-] years ago.

"Oh, that's not right, Liu Bang is from the Han Dynasty, why does this sword look like a Qin sword?" Wu Ke asked with some doubts.

Chu Yulan chuckled: "Sister-in-law, you are also stupid. If this sword is real, it was made before Liu Bang became emperor. It was the Qin Dynasty at that time. The shape of the sword is of course Qin Jian!"

　Make up the rest tomorrow!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)