Half an hour later.
Prince William arrived at the hotel on time with a group of entourage and appraisal experts.
Also arriving at the same time were the President of Yale University, Professor Adrian and others.
After meeting and greeting, Prince William asked with concern:
"Sean, I've heard about what happened yesterday."
"I really didn't expect that something like this would happen. Fortunately, nothing happened to you."
Xiao Ran smiled and nodded, and then said:
"Yeah! I didn't expect that something like this would happen in broad daylight."
"Gold moves people's hearts! This sentence is absolutely true. Even some people in high positions will inevitably be crazy about it."
Hearing this, Prince William's face couldn't help but turn red, but it returned to normal in the blink of an eye.
Of course he heard the sarcasm hidden in Xiao Ran's words.
In the current situation, he could only pretend to be confused.
After a few casual chats, the two parties sat down on both sides of the conference table and got down to business.
As observers, Counselor Wang and others, as well as Jack, who represented the Boston city government, sat aside.
After sitting down, Prince William immediately said:
"Sean, after some talks, we have reached relevant agreements with the Boston City Government and Yale University."
"The City of Boston has agreed to transfer to us their interests in Shakespeare's manuscripts and historical documents of the Plantagenet family."
"On the basis of ensuring its own rights and interests, Yale University agreed to our acquisition of these precious historical documents and temporarily stored them in the Yale University Library."
"All the obstacles to this art transaction have now been lifted. I would like to hear your transaction conditions. I hope we can reach this art transaction."
Xiao Ran smiled and nodded, but did not respond immediately.
After pretending to think deeply, he revealed his transaction conditions.
"Your Highness, since the Boston city government and Yale University have agreed to this transaction, it is of course the best. I also hope that this art transaction can be completed."
"When it comes to my transaction conditions, it's actually very simple. I hope to exchange some historical documents with you instead of trading with money."
"I am very interested in the Dunhuang scriptures collected in the Stein Chamber of the British Museum. I hope to have those Dunhuang scriptures in my own hands."
"You can exchange all the Dunhuang scriptures in Stein's secret room for Shakespeare's manuscripts and the historical documents of the Plantagenet family..."
Before he finished speaking, many British people sitting opposite had already exclaimed in unison.
"Ah! You want to exchange all the Dunhuang scriptures in Stein's secret room, am I right?"
"This is impossible, absolutely impossible, you are too greedy!"
Professor Adrian and others who were also at the scene were all shocked by the conditions Xiao Ran offered, and they were all dumbfounded.
Counselor Wang and Director Zhao, however, were excited and their eyes were shining with anticipation.
After some exclamation, Prince William shook his head helplessly.
"Sean, your appetite is so amazing, we can't accept your condition."
"As far as I know, the Dunhuang scriptures in Stein's secret room are priceless treasures and the most precious historical materials for studying ancient Chinese culture."
"And the number of those Dunhuang scriptures is astonishing, but you want to eat them all in one bite. This is absolutely impossible!"
Xiao Ran looked at the bald British prince, smiled leisurely and said:
"Yes, the Dunhuang scriptures in Stein's secret room are indeed priceless treasures and have high historical and cultural research value. Otherwise, I would not ask for their exchange."
"However, Shakespeare's manuscripts and the historical documents of the Plantagenet family are not priceless treasures! And these historical documents have a very special meaning to you."
"Shakespeare is the greatest literary figure in British history. His manuscripts are very rare and precious. The only ones whose provenance can be determined at present are these precious manuscripts in my hand."
"And these manuscripts are Shakespeare's most outstanding masterpieces, such as Hamlet and The Merchant of Venice. You should know better than me how precious these manuscripts are."
"After getting these precious manuscripts, I read them carefully several times and found that the value of these manuscripts is far higher and more precious than people imagined."
"By studying these manuscripts, we can not only get a glimpse of Shakespeare's creative process and mental process, but also deduce many versions of Hamlet and The Merchant of Venice through the many traces of modifications on the manuscripts."
As he spoke, he suddenly put on a pair of white gloves.
Then he opened the portable safe placed aside and carefully took out a stack of ancient and yellowed manuscripts.
Immediately afterwards, he stood up and placed the stack of manuscripts in front of Prince William, and took a pair of gloves and placed them on the manuscripts.
“Words are unfounded, seeing is believing!”
"Your Highness, this is one of Shakespeare's masterpieces, part of the manuscript of The Merchant of Venice"
"You can take a look at these manuscripts. I believe this part of the manuscript of "The Merchant of Venice" is enough to make you realize how precious Shakespeare's manuscripts are."
Before he finished speaking, the British guys across from him all looked at the pile of yellowed manuscripts.
Their eyes instantly became extremely hot, almost burning!
As British people, of course they know very well how precious and rare Shakespeare's manuscripts are!
If the Dunhuang Scriptures are China’s national treasure, then Shakespeare’s manuscripts are Britain’s national treasures!
Not only these British guys, but Professor Adrian and Jack who were also at the scene were all extremely jealous.
Without exception, they all stared at the stack of manuscripts on the table with bright eyes, wishing they could snatch it over immediately and make it their own!
After some exclamation, Prince William nodded excitedly and said:
"Okay, Sean, let me read these manuscripts of the great writer Shakespeare first. They must be very wonderful."
As he spoke, Prince William put on white gloves.
Then carefully open the manuscripts and appreciate them carefully.
The British guys sitting on his left and right stood up one after another.
They all stood on tiptoes, stretched their necks, and looked at the yellowed manuscripts with bright eyes.
After just a few glances, Prince William and his entourage exclaimed in excitement.
"Wow! This plot actually has such a twist, it's incredible!"
"If it develops in this direction, it will be like a new "The Merchant of Venice"!"
"Oh my God! These manuscripts are so precious, absolutely priceless!"
Seeing the fuss made by these British guys, Xiao Ran and Counselor Wang immediately looked at each other and smiled, and nodded lightly.
They know that the possibility of completing this heavyweight art transaction has increased a bit.
After Prince William flipped through a few pages of the manuscript, Xiao Ran smiled and said:
"Your Highness, I believe you have also seen how precious these manuscripts of Shakespeare are."
"Compared to the Dunhuang scriptures stored in Stein's secret room, these manuscripts of Shakespeare are obviously more valuable to you."
"In terms of quantity alone, Shakespeare's manuscripts are fewer in number and more precious. They can be said to be the supreme treasure of British culture."
Upon hearing this, Prince William immediately looked up and nodded in agreement.
"You're right, Sean, these manuscripts of Shakespeare are indeed extremely precious."
"For Britain, these precious manuscripts are well-deserved national treasures."
Xiao Ran nodded, and then continued:
"Your Highness, what you see now is only a small part of Shakespeare's manuscripts, and the other manuscripts are even more exciting."
"Some of these manuscripts have not even been published. Their discovery will definitely cause a huge sensation, especially in the art world."
"The various research results and various versions of dramas produced will certainly greatly enrich British culture."
"From this point of view, do you still think that my trading conditions are excessive? In my opinion, the trading conditions I proposed are very reasonable."
Upon hearing this, Prince William fell silent.
The other British guys were also lost in thought and seemed to be a little moved.
Only the deputy director of the British Museum shook his head slightly.
Before they could respond, Xiao Ran continued:
"As far as I know, the British Museum has produced electronic versions of the Dunhuang scriptures in Stein's secret chamber, and they have been kept in Stein's secret chamber all year round and are not on public display."
"In this case, the British Museum's trading of those Dunhuang scriptures will not have any adverse effects. You can still carry out relevant academic research."
As soon as he said this, the deputy director of the British Museum couldn't bear it anymore and immediately retorted:
"Sean, things are not as simple as you said."
"If we exchange all the Dunhuang scriptures in Stein's secret chamber with you, Britain will lose its authority and voice in related academic research fields. This is the most important thing!"
have to! This one is a sensible person!
Xiao Ran glanced at the other party, then smiled and said:
"This sounds right, but have you ever thought about it?"
"If you can't get these precious manuscripts, you will have no authority and voice in the field of Renaissance English literature and Shakespeare's drama research!"
"ah!"
Several British guys exclaimed in surprise and were stunned for a moment.
