This is a Tibetan magic weapon from the Shunzhi Emperor's period, which also opened Li Mo's eyes. He also plans to collect more such magical artifacts and display them in temples for believers to worship.
"Professor Sima, what you said is really good." Li Mo had always admired his talent, so he sincerely praised him.
Sima Haotian felt hot in his heart. Li Mo gave him the opportunity to explain, just to let him fully demonstrate his abilities in front of countless people. He had good intentions.
"Thanks!"
Although he did not say thank you for the great favor, besides saying thank you, Sima Haotian didn't know how to express his inner gratitude.
The two continued to open treasures. The next small ones were all rough wooden boxes, and they contained pieces of jewelry. The main raw material used was coral.
"This is a coral carving longevity bracelet."
"This is a coral-carved hundred-child phoenix bracelet. Look carefully at the children carved on the bracelet's surface using relief techniques. In ancient times, such phoenix bracelets were usually worn by queens and concubines, which symbolized many children and good fortune."
"This coral and gemstone necklace is also very beautiful and exquisite. Each coral bead is engraved with a pattern on the surface, which is very beautiful."
The second iron box contains mainly various accessories. There are thirty-three items in total after cleaning.
"Associate Professor Zheng, have you registered everything?"
"Everything is fine."
Several people came over and locked all the special boxes, and then sent them to the underground treasure house to wait for the completion of the third phase of the Yuanmingyuan Museum before displaying them.
The third iron box has been moved to the middle position. After the brown bear opened it as usual, wisps of golden light were reflected under the light. Judging from the exposed appearance, it should be in the shape of a bell.
Li Mo moved out one of them, about 30 centimeters high and 19 centimeters wide. It was a very rare royal gilt copper bell. The bell was barrel-shaped, with a full and round body, a slightly bulging waist and abdomen, and a hollow cavity. The mouth is flush, the surface is gilded, and the overall production is rigorous and exquisite, showing the royal demeanor.
The top of the clock is decorated with a complex and exquisite double dragon intertwining bell button, which means the peace of heaven and earth and the harmony of all things. The two dragons are majestic and majestic. The dragon horns point upward along the fine and smooth mane. The thin dragon claws grasp the bell body. The dragon body covered with staggered and orderly scales overlaps into one body, crouching and bowing. The back is arched and semi-circular, used for hanging.
The surface of the bell body is divided into three layers: upper, middle and lower by two raised horizontal string patterns, which are fully decorated with three-dimensional and exquisite patterns. The upper bell is decorated with Ruyi cloud patterns; the middle bell is decorated with two dragons grabbing beads. A pair of powerful and powerful dragons, each grabbing a fire bead, on the undulating waves, gracefully lingering in the auspicious clouds. , the long beard opens its eyes, the dragon's mouth opens, and it rolls and soars above the nine heavens with long strides, full of auspicious energy, majestic and ready to leap out.
"Professor Sima, we have discovered a real national treasure. This is the gilt bell in the Old Summer Palace."
Li Mo put down the chime clock in his hand, and took out the second piece from the box, and then the third piece. When the Qing Dynasty gilt chime clocks were placed on the ground one after another, exposed to the live broadcast camera, the people present and in the live broadcast room Everything was boiling instantly.
This iron box contains eight gilt chimes.
"Brown Bear, open the remaining two. According to records, in the palace of the Qing Dynasty, there were eight pieces of this kind of solemn and luxurious chimes in each layer, making a total of sixteen pieces in two layers. The upper layer has eight yang rules, and the lower layer has eight yin rules. The bells, from bass to treble, are hung on a tall and exquisite golden lacquer stand in sequence, forming a complete set of chimes. They are specially used for temple sacrifices and temple ceremonies. They are important instruments in the most highly regulated ritual music - "Zhonghe Shaoyue". , is also a status symbol of the gods of heaven and earth and the supreme imperial power. It can only be used by the emperor when he personally worships the spirits of gods and ancestors or attends court banquets in person."
Sima Haotian continued: "After the Old Summer Palace was burned down, sixteen gilt bells were looted. Later, two of them appeared in the Faguo Museum. The whereabouts of the remaining fourteen gilt bells are unknown. I really didn't expect the other ones. The gilt chimes actually appeared here."
"Boss, there's more in this box, take a look."
What was stored in the fourth iron box was obviously not a chime, but in the fifth box, a gilt chime was found again. Li Mo and Sima Haotian hurried over to clean it up. The last six gilt chimes from the Qing Dynasty royal family were all there.
The important national artifacts that were stored in the Yuanmingyuan and were used to worship gods and ancestors or to attend court banquets have finally resurfaced. If there is a chance to get back the two gilt chimes in the Faguo Museum in the future, then a complete set of them will be available. With heavy instruments, you can play "Zhonghe Shao Music" again.
"Associate Professor Li, it's up to you whether you can get this set of gilded imperial chimes from the Qing Dynasty together. When the chimes ring, the country will be in peace and the people will be safe."
Li Mo has too many cards in his hand. As long as he is willing to come forward to negotiate, the two gilded bells, the most important items of the Old Summer Palace, can return at any time.
"I will do this as soon as possible."
This time, Kaibao was able to produce a complete set of gilt chime bells, which surprised Li Mo even more. He would make "Zhonghe Shaole" ring again in the new Old Summer Palace.
"Associate Professor Li, many netizens in the live broadcast room are saying that such a gorgeous and noble gilt bell should ring at the Spring Festival Gala to pray for peace and contentment in the world."
"There are also many netizens saying that they have learned musical instruments and are willing to volunteer to ring the gilded chimes with their own hands."
Li Mo smiled at the camera and said: "Everyone said that, I will be under a lot of pressure. But please rest assured, all netizens, I will try my best to find a way to make this set of gilded chimes complete."
This is a national treasure. If you can't find it, then forget it. Now that you know that the last two pieces are placed in the Faguo Museum, it will be easy to handle. When you are free, you can think about how to negotiate with them. You have a valuable treasure in your hands, and you don't have to worry about them not agreeing. Maybe the meeting will rush to ask for negotiations with you.
The fourteen gilt chimes were individually protected and stored in new boxes one by one. It is indeed a treasure plundered from the Old Summer Palace. We have only counted four iron boxes, and there are already many treasures.
After all the more than 40 boxes are counted, it is estimated that the space of the third phase of the Yuanmingyuan Museum will be almost sufficient.
"Associate Professor Li, after there is one more box to clear, I suggest that the treasure opening in the morning end first."
Sima Haotian suggested in a low voice.
"It's still a long time until noon."
"I don't think you can participate in the live broadcast anymore. If a more rare treasure is released next and attracts too many people's attention, you will have too many unexpected troubles when negotiating with Faguo."
Li Mo thought for a moment and nodded: "Come here and clean the fifth box. I will communicate with the others privately."
The two of them didn't speak loudly, so they didn't attract the attention of the live broadcast room.
Li Mo stood up and walked to the side to wave to Jia Siyuan, and then communicated with him in a low voice. Jia Siyuan nodded repeatedly. He knew the seriousness of the matter, so he understood it as soon as Li Mo said it.
(End of chapter)
