In fact, there are still many loopholes in He Ren's story.
For example, the envoy from Xiaozhi went to Zhang Chengna to buy carved lacquer in the late Yuan Dynasty. Why was it not sent as a tribute until the Yongle period?
Also, is Zhang Cheng really that brave? Dare to engrave your name and money on the tribute?
The former one is easier to explain. After all, transportation was underdeveloped in ancient times and it was still a time of war. In the early days, it was normal to pay tribute only after the winner was determined. A delay of a few years or more than ten years was normal.
The latter one is harder to explain, but He Ren also has a reason.
"I guess Zhang Cheng was afraid at that time and did not sell the black box to people in his childhood. Instead, he kept it for himself and then lived among the people for unknown reasons... You know, when Zhu Di found Zhang Degang, The Zhang family was already in ruins, and it was Zhu Di who gave him a house and land that allowed the Zhang family to regain its footing."
Wei Ruixiang and Zhou Zhou nodded frequently, so this statement was quite possible. It's just that this story is not in the history books. It's probably a bit difficult to tell the truth. It depends on the person who is destined to do it.
However, since He Ren told it in the live broadcast room, he just wanted to spread this story. When more people tell it, it will naturally become a true story. After all, unofficial history is sometimes more attractive than official history...
Of course, if you want to sell it at a good price, you still need to speculate.
It is not the kind of hype that spreads rumors, but to spread the story in the circle, and the things that He Ren missed can be talked about in a big way.
People are like this. Sometimes if they buy something directly from others, they will think that it is a joint effort of several people. But if someone like He Ren buys it from a street stall while running a live broadcast, they are more willing to believe that it is true.
Zhou Zhuan knew this well, so he smiled and said, "Brother He, do you have any ideas for your own collection?"
He Ren heard Xian's elegance and pushed the box directly in front of Zhou Zhou, "I need to trouble Brother Zhou to bother more."
Zhou Zhou was overjoyed. Just because of the carving of the person's name hidden in the paint, this black box could be sold for two to three million. If it was done well and combined with tributes, the price could double.
He doesn't care about the 5% commission, he cares about the reputation. The more good things you have, the greater your reputation will be in the circle, and business will come to you when the time comes.
At this moment, two men, one tall and one short, walked in from the door.
The taller one looked a bit young and handsome. As soon as he entered the door, he went straight to He Ren and said as he walked, "Hello, Mr. He, I am your fan."
He Ren immediately stood up and shook hands with others, "Sit down quickly, sit down quickly, what is your online name?"
The young man was a little shy, but He Ren was amused and patted him on the shoulder, "Don't be shy, speak up boldly."
"I...my name is His Highness Bi Luo's chief face-shou."
He Ren was stunned, his hand hung in the air, and after a while he said, "Brother, your aesthetic is quite exciting, isn't it?"
The treasure friends in the live broadcast room have long been laughing like crazy. They don’t care about giving such an outrageous name, but they also take the initiative to show their faces. This is a real warrior...
Zhang Nuo is a professionally trained person after all. Although it was funny, she just laughed for a while. As an assistant, she still had to remind He Ren, "He is the person who just said you were an electronic pet. How do you feel now?"
"I don't dare to think about it, I don't dare to think about it." He Ren quickly backed away, "Electronic pets are just electronic pets. After all, they belong to His Highness Bi Luo..."
Before He Ren finished speaking, his mouth was blocked. The young man was so embarrassed and angry that he said, "Brother Ren, you are my real brother. Just call me Datian. Please don't call me by my online name again."
He Ren nodded desperately, and the great genius let go of his hand. He Ren spat several times, drank half a bowl of tea, and then said weakly, "Brother, did you eat garlic just now?"
Datian was so embarrassed and angry again that he wished he could find a crack in the ground to crawl in, but he couldn't blame others. Who told him not to wash his hands after eating noodles...
Seeing this, He Ren also stopped teasing. It was not good to joke too much. After all, he was his treasured friend and he still had to give him face.
"Datian, did this brother behind you come with you?"
As if he was being pardoned by the sky, he didn't even look back, "No, I met him on the road."
The shorter one from behind took two steps forward and held He Ren's hand. "Teacher He, I am also your fan. Just call me Xiao Liu."
He Ren shook hands with Xiao Liu and couldn't help but sigh that this one looked more like His Highness Bi Luo's chief interviewer. The two of them matched well...
Inviting the two of them to sit down and drink tea, He Ren saw Da Liu take out a brocade box from behind and put it on the table without even saying a word.
Before He Ren could speak, Xiao Liu smiled and said, "Teacher He, this is a painting passed down from my family. I would like your help to identify it."
Treasure lovers are booing one after another. How can online treasure appraisal be as interesting as on-site treasure appraisal? They all wanted to see what kind of treasure Xiao Liu’s family had inherited.
He Ren had expected it when Xiao Liu took out the brocade box, but he had no intention of refusing. He was a man with the "Encyclopedia of Calligraphy and Painting". Didn't this just hit him?
Moreover, He Ren didn't think that Xiao Liu could produce any particularly valuable paintings and calligraphy. Judging from his clothes, his condition should not be very good.
But when Xiao Liu opened the brocade box, He Ren's eyes suddenly lit up. Not only him, but also Wei Ruixiang and Zhou Zhou's eyes lit up.
Because inside the brocade box is a silk painting with mirror light.
"Damn, okay, Xiao Liu, silk painting, mirror light. If this painting is real, it must be old, at least from the Yuan Dynasty."
Xiao Liu smiled like a chrysanthemum, "It's a family tradition. My grandfather's grandfather had it in his generation."
Baoyou, on the other hand, don't care about family traditions or not, they are more concerned about He Ren's slander.
"The anchor is talking dirty again, right?"
"What is silk painting?"
"What is mirror light?"
This is what He Ren is currently best at, and he must show off by himself.
"Silk painting is a painting painted on silk, damask or silk fabric."
"Silk paintings are extremely difficult to preserve, so very few have been handed down. On the one hand, silk paintings are more likely to be eaten by insects. On the other hand, silk paintings require more preparations and are more difficult to draw. If you are not a master, it is easy to fail. .”
"Mirror gloss is derived from the purpose of preserving silk paintings. It is precisely because silk paintings are difficult to preserve, so they need to be constantly re-mounted. Each time, glue and alum must be added, and then the back must be calendered. There was no calendering in ancient times. With a machine, you can only apply wax on the stone and press it continuously with manpower. If you press it too many times, the back will reflect light. This light is called mirror light."
"This is why I say that at least the silk paintings from the Yuan Dynasty, Ming and Qing Dynasties should not have been reframed that many times, and it is unlikely to form a mirror light."
After finishing pretending, He Ren felt refreshed. He raised his hand and said, "Xiao Liu, can you let us enjoy it up close?"
Of course, Xiao Liu would not refuse and immediately unfolded the painting. Wei Ruixiang and Zhou Zhou immediately stepped forward to help. This may be a silk painting from hundreds or thousands of years ago, so they did not dare to mess with it.
As soon as the painting unfolded, He Ren, Wei Ruixiang and Zhou Zhou were stunned again.
Because this is a painting that shouldn't be here...
