Chapter 941

They followed Lao Chang into his collection room. There were several things left in the big collection room. Some desks and chairs were missing arms and broken legs. Although they looked old, they knew that the furniture in the room was not valuable based on the damage degree of the desks and chairs and the materials used.

Xiang Facai looked around, then turned his lips and asked, "Lao Chang, are you all these rags?"

Old Chang Shan said with a smile, "that's all. Would you like to have a look at it and wait for a while?"

"OK, OK, let's take a look." Xiang Facai waved his hand and then motioned for everyone to move freely.

Chu Chen looked around and saw that the Bogu shelf was empty. He was not interested in some other large pieces of furniture. When he saw two boxes beside the shelf, he moved slightly and took Wu Ke straight to the shelf.

One of the boxes is a carton and the other is a wooden case. When Chu Chen opened the wooden case, it turned out to be a box of copper ink cartridges. He estimated that there should be at least 50 or 60 pieces of ink cartridges in the upper and lower layers. It's no wonder that they should be packed in wooden cases.

Wu Ke picked up one of the ink cartridges, looked at it, and said, "this copper ink cartridge is really rare, and the bamboo pattern on the cover of the box looks very delicious. Should it be made by a famous artist?"

Chu Chen took a look at the ink cartridge and said, "it's a painting by Chen Shizeng. It's also a masterpiece. It's a very good thing."

Wu Ke said happily: "since it's made by a famous artist, this ink cartridge should be quite valuable, right?"

Chuchen said with a smile: "this is not, in terms of the current market situation, it should be worth two or three thousand yuan."

"Ah? Two or three thousand dollars? How could it be so cheap? " Wu Ke was surprised when he heard the price given by Chu Chen.

"There's a reason for that, of course."

Chu Chen explained: "as for the copper ink cartridge, the collection industry has never attached importance to it. In many articles on collection, the word "copper ink cartridge" can't be found at all. Although it is mentioned in Zhao Ruzhen's antique guide, there are only a few sentences and the words are vague. "

"When did the copper ink cartridge come into being? His book is full of ambiguities. When did the copper ink cartridge come into being? He is more sure. It began with Chen Yinsheng, a scholar in Tongguang period of Qing Dynasty. So far, copper ink cartridges have only 140 years of history since the first year of Tongzhi reign of the Qing Dynasty, but in fact, as early as the end of the 1940s, ink cartridges have been depressed. Then the real prosperity of copper ink cartridge is only 90 years. "

Hearing this, Wu Ke interjected and asked, "that is to say, it's because the time is too short, so the collection circle doesn't pay attention to it?"

Chu Chen nodded and said, "there are reasons for this. As you know, the mainstream in the market now is the official kilns of the song, yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties. The copper ink cartridge, which was invented only in the late 19th century and has only been brilliant for 90 years, is not valued by the collectors. Of course, it's normal. "

"Secondly, there is a lack of famous artists in the production of copper ink cartridges. Except for Chen Yinsheng, it seems that it is difficult to find other famous producers of copper ink cartridges, which can not stimulate people's interest in collection..."

"Oh, no!" Wu Ke said, "ah Chen, you just said that Chen Shizeng was also a famous scholar."

Chuchen said with a smile: "it's strange that I didn't make it clear. Chen Shizeng is really a famous artist, but he is a famous artist and art educator. For example, this copper ink cartridge was created by Chen Shizeng and then made by artists. If it was made by Chen Shizeng himself, of course, it can't be bought for thousands of yuan. "

"Moreover, in the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China, many painters and calligraphers like Chen Shizeng participated in the production of copper ink cartridge, such as Qi Baishi, Chen banding, Yao Hua, Hu Peiheng, and so on. Of course, in addition to Yao Mangfu, they only did calligraphy and painting on the copper ink cartridge, and the carving was done by craftsmen."

"Oh, so it is." Wu Ke suddenly looked on his face, and then asked, "apart from the short years and the relatively few famous producers, what else is not valued about this kind of copper ink cartridge?"

Chuchen said with a smile: "if you insist, there is another reason, that is, the copper ink cartridge is too small. It is not like bronze ware, ceramics, calligraphy and painting. It can show the owner's identity and style when it is placed or hung there."

Wu Ke said with a curl of his mouth: "what I think is a group of people who love vanity."

Chuchen said with a smile: "for some people, buying antiques is just to increase their cultural literacy. It's too normal to think so."

Wu Ke said, "I don't care what other people think. Anyway, I think this kind of box is pretty good. Ah Chen, why don't we choose some?"

Chu Chen replied, "I'll have a look first. If all the copper ink cartridges below have the quality of the top layer, it's nothing to buy them all."

"Ah? Buy them all? " After hearing this, Wu Ke was very surprised. His voice was a little louder, which attracted other people's attention.

Lao Chang walked over and asked with a smile, "boss Chu, do you want to buy all these copper ink cartridges?"When he said that, he also murmured in his heart. Is there anything good in these copper ink cartridges?

Chu Chen laughs at Wu who is apologetic, indicates that he is OK, and then says with a smile: "if you can have the level of the copper ink cartridge on the top, if you are willing to give up, as long as the price is appropriate, I will definitely buy it, but well, let me see these copper ink boxes at the bottom."

After listening to what Chu Chen said, Lao Chang immediately realized that the ink cartridges on the top were just ordinary things. As for those on the bottom, although he didn't look at them very carefully at the beginning, Chu Chen didn't even look at them. How could he know there would be good things in them?

So, the reason why Chu Chen wants to buy these ink cartridges is definitely not because there are some treasures in them, but what is that for?

Seeing that everyone's faces were more or less puzzled, Chu Chen explained with a smile: "you may not know that my private museum is already in preparation. I bought these ink cartridges to serve as exhibits. And to tell you the truth, I bought more than 100 pieces of light crimson porcelain yesterday. "

After listening to Chu Chen's words, we all reflected that this was the case. Since it was for museum exhibits, it would be perfectly normal to buy these copper ink cartridges, which are of low market value but still have certain collection value.

Lao Chang laughed at his thoughtfulness and said with a smile, "boss Chu, I didn't know you were planning a private museum. But now that I know, I have to support you. I promise to transfer these copper ink cartridges to you."

"Thank you very much."

Chuchen smiles, hugs Lao Chang and says, "I'll have a look first."

Lao Chang nodded, intentionally or unintentionally said: "speaking, these are collected from the home of a deceased elder. The value difference between each floor is not too big."

Chuchen laughed to himself when he heard the words. What LAOCHANG wanted to express was that the value of each layer of copper ink cartridge was almost the same as that of the top layer. He just wanted to have a look at it. That's exactly what I want to say. Of course, I have to act like I want to. Otherwise, Lao Chang's heart will be murmuring.

So Chu Chen laughed, then put the top copper ink cartridge aside and began to appreciate the things below.

Chu Chen looked very carefully at the beginning, but the more he went to the back, the more careless he was, because these ink cartridges are indeed the same as the old saying. The added value of each layer of ink cartridges is basically the same. His behavior did not surprise everyone.

When he saw the last layer, Chu Chen lazily took out the ink cartridge, but simply took a look at it, and then said with a smile, "OK, that's it."

Old often smile to remind a: "Chu boss, you don't look carefully?"

Chuchen said with a smile, "Lao Chang, you said that just now. What else can I not believe. What's more, the newly made copper ink cartridge is easy to identify. It looks dull and dull. It doesn't have the old familiar feeling and coating of the old one. In general, the copper is rough and has sand holes. Compared with these old copper ink cartridges, you can see it immediately. "

Lao Chang nodded with a smile, but he sneered in his heart and said in secret, "you little fox, it's strange that you believe me so easily. The following sentence is true."

Thinking of this, he asked with a smile: "boss Chu, do you want all these?"

"Yes, both, but I don't know the price?"

"What do you want me to do, boss Chu, you have to give me a discount. In this way, even this number..."

"Lao Chang, it's not kind of you to pay such a price..."

After a lot of bargaining, Chu Chen won the final victory on the surface. Of course, it was Chu Chen who took advantage of it secretly.

Just when Chu Chen and Lao Chang were bargaining, Xiang Facai opened the carton beside him, which was full of thread bound books.

The collection of ancient books has a long history in China. As early as the spring and Autumn period, there had been a collection of books. And some out of print rare ancient books, the value is also very high.

Therefore, when Xiang Facai saw that there was a box of thread bound ancient books in the box, his eyes lit up and he quickly looked through them. However, after a long time of reading, he only found some popular versions of ancient books, and the earliest was in the late Qing Dynasty, most of which were printed in the period of the Republic of China.

Xiang Facai looked more and more impatient and said, "Lao Chang, how can you accept these rags? Is there nothing better?"

Originally, he was very happy because these copper ink cartridges were sold. However, when he heard Xiang Facai's voice, he immediately gave a wry smile, and the creditor was still there. I don't know whether the money just sold the ink cartridges can be filled in Xiang Facai's big mouth.

"Mr. Xiang, I did have some better goods before, but they have been sold to others. Now there is only one box of ordinary goods left."

Xiang Facai snorted. Just as he was about to open his mouth, his eyes were suddenly attracted by an ancient book in his hand. After reading a few pages, he said with a smile: "this manuscript about incision is very interesting..."With that, he read the comparison of several incisions, because the words he used were more fun, which made everyone laugh.

Chuchen laughed a few times, and suddenly felt that these incisions were familiar. When he thought about them carefully, he was suddenly excited and said in secret, isn't this the vocabulary recorded on the treasure map? Is the ancient book in Xiang Facai's hand the one he has been looking for?

Thinking of this, Chu Chen hurried over to Xiang Facai. The more he saw it, the more surprised he was. This manuscript explaining the incision must be what he was looking for.

With excitement, Chu Chen and other Xiang Facai finished reading the manuscript, and then went over the content carefully. He looked at the speed very much, and everyone thought that he was curious, so he read it again. Except for Wu Ke, he didn't expect that he had firmly remembered every word in his mind.

After a while, Chu Chen had translated the location of the treasure, but because the address above was the old place name, he couldn't figure out where it was at the moment, but it was very simple. Just go back and look for it. It wasn't urgent at all.

Just as Chu Chen was looking at it, Xiang Facai said to Lao Chang, "Lao Chang, you don't have what I like. What do you say?"

Lao Chang thought about it and made a firm decision. He said with a bitter face, "Mr. Xiang, I really can't get anything else. Otherwise, I'll pay you back part of the money you used to buy jade. What do you think?"

With Lao Chang's personality, he can give money, which shows that he can't think of a way. In this case, Xiang Facai nodded and said, "OK, just say how much you are going to pay me back."

"How about this number?" Lao Chang made a gesture.

"You are going to send beggars! At least this number... "

"Oh, Hello, Mr. Xiang, I've lost a lot of money for your number. Please be merciful..."

Xiang Facai is strong, but Lao Chang is wrong. So after some bargaining, Lao Chang can only agree to Xiang Facai's figures with a bitter face. He is depressed and wants to vomit blood.

In fact, Chu Chen is also a little depressed now, because he did not find the opportunity to suggest to Xiang Facai that he wanted to buy the painting of pine and crane, and Xiang Facai ended the matter.

Although he can also buy his hand directly from Lao Chang now, Lao Chang is already red eyed. It is certainly not a wise move to ask for such a request at this time. So far, he could only let it go in advance.

At this time, because of the loss of blood, the old Chang thought that he wanted to find some books to come back. In addition to the one who ordered the painting of pine and crane, he saw the box of books next to him. He turned his eyes and said with a smile, "boss Chu, I don't know if you are interested in these ancient books?"

Because he has been in contact with strange people like Zhang huoni, Chu Chen is also afraid of the mystery hidden in this manuscript. He really wants to buy things. But if he opens his mouth, he will certainly make Lao Chang's heart suspicious, and even if he says so, he can't agree to it immediately.

So he waved his hand and said, "Lao Chang, I'm not a rag collector. Why do I want these things?"

Lao Chang said with a smile: "you can't say that. After all, these are ancient books. They have some collection value. They can add some exhibits to your museum."

Chuchen said with a smile: "which museum will display such goods?"

Lao Chang said with a smile: "boss Chu, you think these ancient books are ordinary because they are too short. It's very precious for you to collect them for another 50 or 60 years. And it's still cheap to buy now. Just give me 3000 yuan. "

Chu Chen listened to this and said with a smile, "OK, you've talked about it. I want all these things, but the price is..."

"Boss Chu, 3000 yuan is already very cheap. If you take it to the market now, you won't lose money. Besides, 3000 yuan is nothing for a big boss like you..."

Chang's mouth was like a machine gun. Chu Chen's head was too big to listen to it. He waved his hand and said, "OK, OK! Three thousand is three thousand... "