The sky is dark, and it will be bright.

As the weather warms up, so does the daylight lengthening, and it's only halfway through the hour when the sky begins to lighten.

The inside of the Sujia Tea Shop is brightly lit, and there are more than a dozen lanterns hanging on the high beams, illuminating the high ground floor hall.

Inside the hall, except for the middle table, which was reserved for sellers, and was still empty, the other tables were all occupied. There were also some who came late and did not occupy the table, so they had to stand in the hall.

In the Su family's shop, there are some people.

The trio of Guo Jing, Liu Wuji and Monk Fu arrived, and when they walked into the door of the Su family's shop, they were greeted by a gust of hot wind.

Guo Jing is also a person who has seen the world, as a warrior of the forbidden army, he has appeared in front of the three government management troops and the lord of the Privy Council, so he will naturally not be frightened by the crowded scene in the shop. As soon as he opened his mouth, he still had a pure Kansai accent: "Hey, why is it so hot in this shop?" ”

"Looks like there's still a table empty, is it for us?" Liu Wuji was a little nervous, but his tone sounded quite calm.

"But I can look forward to the two big officials."

As soon as Liu Wuji's words fell, Su Dalang from the Su family's shop stepped forward quickly and bowed to his luggage.

Because Monk Fu was still dressed as a servant, he was ignored by Su Dalang, and there were only two big officials in his eyes.

"This way, please." Su Dalang made a solemn gesture respectfully.

"Haha, thank you." As soon as Guo Jing arched his hand, he strode forward with the "scary sword", and at first glance he was a vulgar martial artist.

Liu Wuji held a picture scroll and followed behind, looking cautious (in fact, a little scared), it should be a heavy treasure.

Chen Youwen, Chen Bao and his son also arrived at the empty table at this time, and when they saw Guo Jing and the other three coming, Chen Youwen gave a salute.

"Chen Youwen is waiting for Zhao Zhi Chen Youwen in the Xia Hanlin Painting Academy, and I have seen two big officials."

"Jiyi," Guo Jing pretended not to know, and turned around to ask Liu Wuji, "The Hanlin Painting Academy is very straightforward, what kind of official is it?" Are you an official? ”

Hearing this, Chen Youwen's eyebrows raised slightly, and he looked at Liu Wuji's eyes, a little more respectful.

"Waiting for Zhaozhi is not an official," Liu Wuji said shaking a paper fan, "You have to stay up until you take up your post to be an official." ”

"Oh, that's the same as the Sprinkle family."

When the two sang and harmonized, they were naturally still telling stories.

is telling everyone that Liu Wuji is an official! And it is a civil official (the writing machine should be written, and the pipe hook machine should be written are all sent by civil officials), and it is likely that he has also been famous in front of Donghua Gate, you can't afford to provoke it!

And Guo Jing's identity is not difficult to guess, he is a non-grade martial artist who will soon be awarded an official, and he should be a martial arts lieutenant and a righteous lieutenant. Military attachés of this level are generally given to fighting men who can fight well in the Western Army, and you can't beat them!

"Waiting for the edict, what do you have to do to find a home?"

Guo Jing arched his hand at Chen Youwen, and the Malaysian Golden Dao sat down on the chair, and then Liu Wuji sat down.

It's so domineering!

Everyone shook their heads, a military attache with no miscellaneous streams, actually didn't take the civil official who was in charge of hooking Jiyi (because he knew that Liu Wuji was an official, so everyone thought he was in charge of hooking, not writing).

Needless to say, this thing must be a rough martial artist who only knows how to cut people......

"I want to take a look at the original of "Drunken Arhat".

"Jiyi, can you show him?" Guo Jing asked Liu Wuji.

"Yes, the Hanlin Painting Academy is a master of calligraphy and painting." As Liu Wuji spoke, he presented the scroll in his hand with both hands.

Chen Youwen took the scroll and unfolded it gently, and sure enough, it was the silk copy of "Drunken Arhat", the silk color was yellowed, and it looked old, but it was well maintained, and there was no limit to mold and insect moth-eating - considering that this painting came from the dry and cold northwest climate, it was normal.

The ink on the painting has faded a little, but it is still very clear, and every stroke of the painting reveals everyone's style.

The upper body of the Arhat is not clothed, the muscles, skin, facial features, and palms are all lifelike, and the proportions and structures of the various parts of the body are also very natural, and it is very real to look at. The upper part of Luohan's robe was torn off and rolled around the waist, so there was a belt below the waist.

However, there are many painters who can draw the lower body of the Arhat "Wu Belt Wind" in Kaifeng Mansion at the moment, and it is not difficult for the big connoisseurs to make the picture scroll old.

Therefore, the real value of this painting is the upper part of Luohan's body.

can paint people's bodies so well, so a real painter, Chen Youwen can't think of anyone, even Wu Daozi can't do it!

"There is no painting on the painting, there is no money, there is no seal, how do you know that it is a painting of the true handiwork?" Chen Youwen asked.

Liu Wuji said with a smile: "Don't hide it, whether this painting is Wu Daozi or not, no one can say clearly." But can you paint Arhat to this extent, can it be called a saint? ”

"That's right." Chen Youwen nodded and said, "Judging from the quality of this painting, it is indeed an ancient painting, most of which are from the Tang Dynasty, and they are well preserved."

However, it is not certain that it is the authentic work of Wu Daozi, and there is no money, no barrage, and no seal, which is to be discounted in terms of collection value. ”

Chen Youwen is worthy of being an "old calligraphy and painting", and his comments are not only fair and rigorous, but also remove one of the two major selling points of "Drunken Arhat" without a trace - Wu Daozi's authentic handwriting!

He also pointed out another major flaw in this painting: no money, no barge, no print!

The collection of Chinese paintings and calligraphy pays attention to the orderly inheritance, that is, there must be the author's signature, the inscription and seal of the author and the collector. But there is nothing on the silk of this "Drunken Arhat Picture".

"Chen Zhizhao, let the old man also take a look."

As soon as Chen Youwen finished speaking, Li Tang had already arrived beside him. Li Tang was on behalf of the Pan family's gold, silver, silk and silk exchanges.

Today, the Pan family's gold, silver, silk and silk shop is responsible for financing the transaction of calligraphy and painting, so it is natural to see if the things are good.

Chen Youwen did not give the painting to Li Tang, but asked Liu Wuji, "Is it okay?" ”

"Yes."

Li Tang took the scroll from Chen Youwen's hand and watched it carefully.

"This should be a powder book, if the old man is not mistaken, it should be a powder book of the Dunhuang cave paintings."

Li Tang continued to comment: "The painting style of the clothes is indeed Wu Daozi's, but Luohan's body is not Wu Daozi's...... Wu Daozi didn't draw so well, this Arhat painted too well. ”

After finishing speaking, he returned the scroll to Chen Youwen with both hands.

"Anyone else want to see it?" Liu Wuji shouted again.

"Let the old man and millet also take a look."

Wang Xu and Mi Youren both appeared at the staircase, and Wang Lao said again: "Gao Yu, go and get the painting." ”

"Whoa." Gao Yu sang, then got up and walked to Liu Wuji, and arched his hand: "Great official, can you let the king of horses take a look at the painting?" ”

"If you want to see the horse, you can." Liu Wuji said to Guo Jing on the side, "Third brother, you accompany this tall official." ”

"Holo." Guo Jing responded, and went upstairs with Gao Yu with the "scary sword".

Wang Shu and Mi Youren looked at the paintings one after another, they just nodded, did not speak, turned upstairs, did not go back to their private room, but entered the private room where Liu Youfang and Liu Ai were.

Obviously, their relationship with the two fathers and sons of the Liu family is very good!

"Now that you've watched it, let's start singing and selling."

After taking the scroll from Gao Yu's hand, Liu Wuji stepped on the chair and stood on the table, holding the scroll high above his head.

"This painting costs 20,000 yuan, but does anyone want it?"

20,000 yuan is not a small amount of money, but it is very cheap for "Wu Daozi's real works". In the late Tang Dynasty, Wu Daozi's paintings were worth this price!

And the economy of the late Northern Song Dynasty is not known to be many times better than that of the late Tang Dynasty...... In the eyes of others, there is no strong enemy outside the Great Song Dynasty (Western Xia has long been not strong, and the Liao State has also reconciled with the Song Dynasty for many years), it is really a peaceful and happy world!

Can this antique calligraphy and painting not be expensive?

However, singing and selling is this rule, and the offer cannot be made in one step, so as to attract people to bid.

"This painting, Vice Liu who has entered the ** province knows it, and I hope you will make it convenient!"