Chapter 1036: Sent back to China
The treasure hunt continues, and only the last two rooms remain, which will soon be over.
In the past hour or so, Ye Tian and the others didn't find anything, all they faced were empty rooms, and there was not a single piece of furniture, let alone valuable antique artworks.
At the same time, Ye Tian's mobile phone rang non-stop, almost non-stop.
You don't have to think about who will call him.
There are old friends from major auction houses in New York, famous collectors and antique art experts, art dealers of some super-wealthy, directors of major museums, and so on.
Their purpose is self-evident, they are all coming for "Chunhua Pavilion Post" and "Creation of Adam", mainly for "Creation of Adam", and everyone wants to take this masterpiece of Michelangelo.
At first, Ye Tian also answered a few phone calls, and politely refused the request for a private transaction, asking the other party to go to the auction to compete fairly with other buyers, and behaved very politely.
Later, there were so many calls that he didn't bother to answer them again, but edited a text message and sent it to everyone who called, explaining the situation and rejecting the other party.
No, they had just walked into the penultimate room when the phone rang again.
But Ye Tian had to answer this call, because it was from Beijing, and it was Mr. Jin, deputy director of the Painting and Calligraphy Department of the Palace Museum, another old acquaintance.
Ye Tian gently slid open the screen lock of the mobile phone and said enthusiastically:
"Good morning, Mr. Jin, you really got up early enough, it's just dawn in Beijing, right? How did you remember to call me so early in the morning?
As soon as the words fell, Mr. Jin's familiar voice came, and he was quite excited to listen.
Xiao Ye, the time difference between China and the United States is exactly 12 hours! At four or five o'clock in the afternoon, the sky is just dawning here in Beijing, and the sun has not yet come out.
Why did I get up so early? I wasn't surprised by your boy! Not only me, but also many people in antique shops and museums in China were probably awakened by your boy's generosity!
Who can sleep with such a big satellite in your kid? This guy who is still sleeping on his back will either have a very big heart or a mallet, and there is no third possibility!
I'm watching the video of your live treasure hunt, counting the live broadcast just now, this is the third time, and I am excited every time I watch it!
"Heyββ! you always go over the wall to watch videos on the Internet! It's really trendy! It seems that you have always been a character who walks on the cusp of the tide, admire!"
Ye Tian said with a chuckle, joking with Mr. Jin on the other end of the phone, and his state was very relaxed.
"You kid, don't make a hi-hat with me! How can I go over the wall and go to the net! My grandson helped me get it, and he will sit next to me and be my translator."
I've watched this video three times, and I've watched it at least six or seven times when you kid showed and introduced the video of "Chunhua Pavilion Post" in the early years of the Northern Song Dynasty.
It's a pity that this is a video taken with a mobile phone, and the clarity is limited after all, and through this video material, I still can't be sure about the authenticity of this set of "Chunhua Pavilion Post".
But I can also see that this set of "Chunhua Pavilion Post" does have some history, and the state of preservation is very good, it is a set of ancient cultural classics with great research value!
Now I want to know, is this set of ancient books really as you said, the first edition of the "Chunhua Pavilion Post" collected by the Zhao and Song royal families? Is it rubbed in the third year of Chunhua?
I still believe in your boy's vision for identifying antique artworks, and I shouldn't be mistaken, about this, people in the industry are obvious to all!"
After a few jokes, Mr. Jin immediately got to the point, and his voice sounded quite eager.
"You can rest assured about this, Mr. Jin, I can't be mistaken, boy, this set of "Chunhua Pavilion Post" is 100% of the three years of Chunhua rubbing, from the original engraved jujube wood original.
As for whether it was a treasure of the Zhao and Song royal families, the seals left by Emperor Taizong of the Song Dynasty and Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty, as well as several other emperors of the Northern Song Dynasty, are the best proof of this, and these seals are not difficult to identify.
You are a famous calligrapher, and when this set of the first edition of "Chunhua Pavilion Post" returns to China, after witnessing it with my own eyes, I am very sure that you will definitely be shocked!
The paper and ink used to rub this set of "Chunhua Pavilion Post" are 'Chengxintang Paper' and 'Li Tingqi Ink' respectively, and it is not difficult for you to identify calligraphy like yours!"
Ye Tian said categorically, his tone was very firm, unquestionable, and full of confidence.
"That's great! I'm sure you kid won't look away, you're right, this is indeed a priceless treasure, a cultural treasure belonging to all Chinese, a national treasure among national treasures!"
Here I have a reluctant request, can you transfer this set of Zhao and Song royal family treasures of the first edition of the "Chunhua Pavilion Post" to the Forbidden City? The price is according to the valuation given by your kid, 500 million US dollars!
In the name of the Painting and Calligraphy Department of the Forbidden City, I will join forces with some famous experts and scholars to apply for special funds from the state to acquire this set of "Chunhua Pavilion Posts", and I must not allow it to continue to be lost overseas!"
Mr. Kim said excitedly, his voice trembling a little.
However, he didn't get the answer he wanted.
"Old man, I'm very sorry! I don't plan to transfer this set of the first edition of "Chunhua Pavilion Post", I don't want to sell it for any money, I plan to collect this priceless treasure by myself!
Although the Forbidden City cannot acquire this set of thousand-year-old books, you don't have to regret it, you will have the opportunity to appreciate this set of ancestors in the future, as long as you want, you can do it at any time!
Don't forget, I have a personal exhibition room in the Forbidden City, and it won't be long before I will send this set of "Chunhua Pavilion Posts" back to China and display it in my personal exhibition room for public exhibition!
At that time, you are welcome to visit my personal gallery to admire this set of thousand-year-old books, as well as other professionals in the industry, famous calligraphers, and ordinary tourists.
You are right, this is a cultural treasure belonging to all Chinese, and it should be displayed in our own museum, so that all Chinese people can enjoy the poetry and literature of the ancestors!"
Ye Tian said emotionally and rejected Jin Lao's acquisition proposal.
He is willing to transfer this priceless thousand-year-old book there! Will he be able to encounter this level of treasure in the future? I'm afraid it will be very difficult!
Unless the book sage Wang Xizhi's "Orchid Pavilion Preface" reappears in the world and falls into his own hands! That possibility is almost non-existent!
There was no sound on the other end of the phone, and Mr. Kim was silent, obviously thinking.
A moment later, the old man's voice came again.
"This arrangement is not bad, as long as this set of initial version of "Chunhua Pavilion Post" can return to China, it is a fortunate thing, as for whether it belongs to the Forbidden City, it does not matter!
Anyway, your boy's personal exhibition room is also in the Forbidden City, we can go over to enjoy and study at any time, which is very convenient, and it is not much different from the Forbidden City itself.
When are you going to send this set of thousand-year-old books back to China? I hope the sooner the better, don't let us old guys wait too long, we can't afford to suffer.
Another point is that your personal exhibition room needs to be renovated, strengthen security measures, increase security personnel, and make it safer, just leave these to our Forbidden City.
Just wait for your kid to send that set of thousand-year-old books back to China, if you need a special plane to escort you, we can also coordinate and arrange, full of sincerity!"
"Hahaha, it's really very sincere! It's enough to get off the book, old man! It's touching, but there's no need to be so troublesome, boy, I have a private jet, where can I arrange a special plane escort!
When the time is determined to send this set of "Chunhua Pavilion Posts" back to China, I will inform you, and then you can send someone to New York to return to China with this set of thousand-year-old ancient books.
This day will come soon, to be honest, I am not very relieved to put such a set of priceless treasures in the United States, in case Lao Mei suddenly gets nervous one day and comes to restrict the departure of the country, I will cry without land!"
"You're right, it's not like this kind of thing Americans haven't done before! We must be careful! The sooner we send that set of treasures back to China, the better, lest we have too many dreams at night! We are waiting for your good news!"
Mr. Kim said excitedly, a little impatient.
Then chatted with the old man a few more words, Ye Tiancai hung up the phone and ended the call.
Next, Ye Tian began to explore this room and continue his performance.
The result is predictable, nothing!
While speaking, everyone has entered the last room, ready to draw a successful end to this treasure hunt and return triumphantly!
The investigation unfolded quickly, and it was the same as before, with Ye Tian acting, Jason filming, and Betty and David acting as loyal spectators.
It didn't take a few minutes for Ye Tian to explore most of the room and found nothing.
Just as he walked to the wall by the window, ready to investigate, the melodious ringing of his cell phone rang again.
It's grandpa who calls this time, and I have to answer it!
The phone was connected, and before Ye Tian could say hello, his grandfather asked with a face:
"Xiaotian, just now a friend in the calligraphy world called me and said, your kid found the first version of "Chunhua Pavilion Post" in the early years of the Northern Song Dynasty, and it is also a treasure of the Zhao and Song royal families, is it true?"
"Hey, your news is really well-informed, that's right, I found this set of "Chunhua Pavilion Post" in a house I just bought, it is indeed the version of the early Northern Song Dynasty, it can be called a priceless treasure!"
Ye Tian said with a chuckle, with a bit of smugness in his tone.
"Well done! This is the real baby! You kid listen to me, I will make a request, send this set of the first edition of "Chunhua Pavilion Post" back to China, send it to Beijing!
If you kid dare to sell this set of thousand-year-old books, be careful that I discount your legs, compared to this set of thousand-year-old books, what is 500 million dollars?
Grandpa said excitedly, his voice a little fluttering.
I will definitely send this set of thousand-year-old books to you and put them on the desk for you to enjoy and appreciate! It will belong to you in the future!"
Ye Tian agreed very simply without the slightest hesitation.
As a calligraphy enthusiast, Ye Tian knew very well what the initial version of "Chunhua Pavilion Post" meant to his grandfather.
That's the supreme holy thing! Nothing else can compare to it!
As early as the moment he discovered this set of "Chunhua Pavilion Post", Ye Tian had already thought about sending this set of thousand-year-old books back to China and giving it to his grandfather!
What better gift could there be?