Chapter 957

Zuo Shan asked: "Uncle Wu, what is a transparent mirror?"

Uncle Wu explained excitedly: "the shape of the" transparent mirror "in the Western Han Dynasty is no different from that of the ordinary bronze mirror. The mirror is smooth and bright, and the hair can be seen. Moreover, there are various beautiful patterns on the back of the mirror, which are extremely exquisite. But if the mirror is put in the sun and the reflected light shines on the wall, the phenomenon we see now will appear, with the same light and shade image corresponding to the pattern and handwriting on the back of the mirror. "

"It's as if light can pass through a metal mirror and reflect off the back of the mirror. This is obviously a miracle and has become an unsolved mystery for Chinese and foreign scholars for hundreds of years. "

After listening to Uncle Wu's explanation, Zuo Shanna said, "how can this thing be like a mirror in deification. What's more, the craftsmen of nahui in Han Dynasty were already so powerful? Can you make such a mirror? "

"Just like you said."

Uncle Wu said with a smile: "for a long time, people have been puzzled by this strange phenomenon of light transmission. The light transmission mirror was once regarded as a divine object to subdue demons and monsters. So it's not wrong for you to say that it's a "mirror of evil spirits."

"As for the wisdom of the ancients, it's needless to say. Let's not say anything else. If the ancients didn't have wisdom, do you think they could do it?"

Zuo Shan said with a smile, "I've never seen such a magical thing before. Moreover, I've read several ancient books, and they don't say anything about the" perspective mirror. "

Since he worked for Chu Chen, Zuo Shan has found some simple books about antiques. He doesn't want to be proficient in antiques identification. At least when Chu Chen communicates with others, he doesn't understand them at all.

Uncle Wu said with a smile, "that's because you don't read many books. There are many records about transparent mirrors in ancient books. As recorded in Taiping Guangji, the ancient mirror obtained by the king of Sui Dynasty "inherits the sunshine, and then carries the ink on the back into the shadow without damage." It is also recorded in the book yunyanguoyanlu written by Zhoumi of Song Dynasty that "when the sun shines on the back, all the flowers can be seen, and the shadow of any protruding flower is empty."

"But these books are just a memory of the strange phenomenon, and no one can tell the truth. But Shen Kuo is not. In MengXiBiTan, Volume 19, utensils, he not only tells about the peculiarities of the transparent mirror, but also tells the principle of it. "

Hearing this, Zuo Shan said, "it seems that MengXiBiTan is very famous. Since it says the principle, why hasn't anyone made it?"

"Principle is principle, but it is not so easy to study it by using the method of making principle."

Uncle Wu said with a smile: "and you're wrong about one thing. It's not that no one knows how to make the transparent mirror. Zheng Fuguang made it very clear in jingjingchenchi that the transparent mirror was often found until the Daoguang period of the Qing Dynasty, but the casting method was secret."

Zhou Wenping said: "the ancients just looked at the formula and other things too strictly, otherwise they would not have lost so many excellent technologies from ancient times to modern times."

Chuchen said with a smile: "in fact, it's normal. You know, in the eyes of the ancients, mirrors like this already have the taste of immortal means. In your words, would you like to pass on the technology of making such bronze mirrors to others?"

"For example, in the Tang Dynasty, some Taoists successfully made some bronze mirrors with inscriptions saying that they were" refined by the legend of immortals ". Of course, the inscriptions are obviously false words, but we can see from the mysterious veil that when they studied the casting of transparent mirrors at that time, they were all isolated from the world."

"Because there are too many interests in it, not to mention keeping it secret to the general public, even among fellow magicians, it is also top secret. Because this kind of "transparent mirror" is for deceiving purposes, its casting quantity is also very limited, and it is likely that it was made for its own use. Its casting and processing technology will never be taught to the world, let alone recorded in writing. "

"Otherwise, the pretext of" immortal legend "will arouse the suspicion of the world. This is also the main reason why this kind of transparent mirror can not be handed down to the world, and it is difficult to find the basis in ancient books

After listening to Chu Chen's explanation, everyone nodded to show understanding.

Zuo Shan asked: "with the current level of science and technology, it should not be difficult to imitate the transparent mirror, right?"

Uncle Wu said with a smile: "in fact, the principle and manufacturing technology of the transparent mirror have been studied in the 1970s."

Zuo Shan asked in surprise: "ah? What's the principle? "

Uncle Wu recalled for a moment, and then said: "it seems that the solidification shrinkage at different speeds at the concave and convex part of the pattern on the back of the copper mirror during casting produces casting stress, and the compressive stress during grinding produces elastic deformation. When grinding to a certain extent, these factors work together to make the mirror produce the corresponding pattern on the back of the mirror."

"But the curvature, which is not easy to see by the naked eye, can not reflect light in parallel because of the curvature, forming a shadow, thus producing a light transmission effect. On the basis of this research achievement, a company has successfully reproduced the transparent copper mirror through repeated experiments, and can mass produce it. "

After listening to the explanation, Zuo Shan said, "it's the same thing. But since we have been able to make finished products, how come we don't see this kind of mirror in the market?"Old five said with a smile: "people often dare to be interested in the unknown things. Now that they know how to make this kind of transparent mirror, their interest will be greatly reduced. Therefore, even if they do it, how many people will buy it besides seeing something strange at the beginning?"

Hearing this, Zuo Shan felt that it was this truth: "that is to say, Chu Shao's transparent mirror is not worth much money?"

The fifth man laughed and said, "it's an antique. What do they sell? It's the rarity that matters most. There are very few such mirrors in the Western Han Dynasty, and they are so well preserved that they are not worthless, but worth a lot of money. "

Hearing this, Zuoshan was embarrassed. He felt that he had made a fool of himself. He forgot the fact that this transparent mirror was first of all an antique. Just like the porcelain on the market now, the craftsmanship is exactly the same as that of the ancient times. But because of the inside information, the value is very different.

We had a lively discussion on the topic of the transparent mirror for a while, and then we enjoyed and discussed the other gains brought by Chu Chen, and the afternoon passed.

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In a twinkling of an eye, it's June 7. As Hu Yong's hometown is in the countryside at the junction of Shanxi Province and Central Plains Province, he still has to take a bus for a long time after taking the train, which is not convenient at all. Chu Chen thought, simply drive to it, anyway, a total of only seven or eight hours, when now fashionable self driving tour.

So, early in the morning of the 7th, Zuo Shan drove with Chu Chen and Wu Ke to Hu Yong's hometown.

As soon as the car got off the expressway in the urban area where Hu Yong's hometown was, he saw Hu Yong standing by the roadside.

Hu Yong got into the car, and everyone exchanged greetings. Chu Chen said with a smile, "you're almost the bridegroom. What are you doing here? Is there nothing else in the family?"

Hu Yong said with a smile, "I have my parents and brother at home. They are here. I have something to do."

Hearing the words, Zuo Shan said with a smile, "don't you need to take care of your younger brothers and sisters?"

Hu Yong waved his hand: "Hey, I'll talk with her at home, watch TV or something, and there's nothing to do. If I hadn't kept on exercising every day, I would have weighed at least 10 jin during this period of time. "

Zuoshan joked: "well, when we get back to Beijing, we'll have a good fight."

Hu Yong said with a bitter smile: "Captain, I didn't expect you to take advantage of the fire!"

Zuo Shan said with a smile: "it's not easy to have a chance to fall into the well. Of course, we should seize it..."

Everyone talked and laughed. The car soon left the city and came to a road leading to Hu Yong's hometown which was not in good condition.

Because Hu Yong's hometown is relatively remote, and many people go out to work, there are few pedestrians along the way.

Half way, sitting in front of the left hill, suddenly a light Yi: "not far in front of someone waving to us."

Chu Chen looked forward and found a jeep parked on the side of the road. A man in his 30s and 40s was waving to their car and shouting something, but he couldn't hear it clearly from a distance. He thought it was just to ask them to help.

Wu Ke some doubts asked: "the car broke down or what? Why didn't he call? Last time I saw the Internet, some road bandits pretended to be like this. When someone really stopped, they were cheated. Isn't this the road bandit? "

Hu Yong shook his head and said: "this man is from our village. His name is Hu Ziqing. A few years ago, he went out to work to earn money and became a boss. He should not be a bandit. Brother Chu, why don't we stop and ask? "

Hu Yong said that because he is a skilled man, he has a lot of responsibilities. In addition to Wu, who is a weak woman, other people in the car are good at it. What's more, there are masters like Chu Chen and guns. Even if he is a real car bandit, he can do it all in one pot.

"Then stop and ask." Chu Chen nodded his agreement.

Hu Ziqing saw Chu Chen's car stop. He was very excited. He ran to the front of the car and patted the window. He said eagerly, "friend, help me. I met a car robber. My mobile phone and other things were taken by the animals. Could you please call the police?"

Hu Yong pressed down the window and asked, "brother Ziqing, are you ok?"

Hu Ziqing saw that the driver was Hu Yong (just changed with Zuoshan). He was stunned. After half a sound, he suddenly said, "it's Xiao Yong, ah! I'm ok, but your sister-in-law is scared to death. It's hard for her! It's also the one who doesn't go to the village before and doesn't go to the shop behind. Otherwise, I'll carry her to the hospital. "

Chuchen said: "brother, I know a little bit of medical skills, or I'll have a look?"

After hearing this, Hu Ziqing, regardless of Chu Chen's medical skills, just like seeing a life-saving straw, hastily invited Chu Chen to go for treatment.