Chapter 1082

It is precisely because the rubbings of Tang Dynasty are the most clear, but they have not been handed down. Moreover, the original stone has been read for a long time, and more than half of them are incomplete. As a result, the rubbings of later generations have different numbers of words. Up to now, the characters on the stone drum can only recognize 200 words, so all kinds of rubbings of the stone drum script are extremely precious.

Of course, whether it's precious or not depends on what rubbings it is. If it's an existing rubbings, or if you can't read the handwriting clearly, it's certainly not of high value. On the contrary, if not only clear, but also the previous version of the word did not appear, then the value is immeasurable.

For the present three rubbings, we are still very confident. Otherwise, why keep them so secret?

However, as soon as I read the postscript, Zhao Xueyi couldn't stop smiling.

Zhu Dafu patted Zhao Xueyi on the shoulder with a smile: "OK, it's a copy of Gu Yanwu's collection. Lao Zhao, you are really lucky."

Speaking of Gu Yanwu, some people may not know who he is, but the saying "everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the world" must be familiar to all of us. This sentence is the social proposition of Gu Yanwu, a famous thinker in the late Ming Dynasty and the early Qing Dynasty. It is said in his book rizhilu. Zhengshi: "if you protect the world, you will be responsible for it."

Gu Yanwu was not only a thinker in the late Ming Dynasty and early Qing Dynasty, but also a Confucian classics scholar, a historian, a geographer and a phonologist. Moreover, the three great Confucians all refused to be an official of Qing Dynasty all their lives, and all said that "their heart will never change.".

Gu Yanwu is very knowledgeable. He has profound attainments in Confucian classics, historiography, phonology, primary school, archeology, local chronicles, geography, poetry and so on. He has made great achievements in connecting the past and the future, and has become an outstanding master who has opened up a generation of academic pioneers.

Gu Yanwu also contributed to the study of Shi Guwen. All these research contents are recorded in his records of Jinshi characters. From this point of view, Gu Yanwu's collection of rubbings of stone drum inscriptions is well documented. As for why he was hidden in a blue and white wine jar, only the people concerned know.

Now, the main value of this study is to make it clear why it's put in three vats.

Next, after we carefully identified the things, Zhu Dafu said: "judging from my experience, the postscript, signature and seal on it should be authentic."

Other people affirmed the result. Zhao Xueyi's face was as happy as a flower. He was so happy that he couldn't find the north, because even if there were no new words in the rubbings, Gu Yanwu's fame alone made the value of the three copies of the rubbings not low.

Uncle Wu joked with a smile: "well, don't laugh, just like a fool!"

"It's not happiness."

Zhao Xueyi chuckled, and the fat on his face trembled with laughter. Immediately, he quickly asked, "which of you has any research on Shiguwen? Is there any new word in it? "

In addition to Chu Chen, other people said they didn't know, so everyone looked at Chu Chen.

Although Chu Chen didn't do much research on Shi Gu Wen, he had the ability to never forget. He remembered all the existing Shi Gu Wen in his mind, so he said with a smile: "Uncle Zhao, congratulations. There are seven Shi Gu Wen in these three volumes. I just counted them."

"Really?" Zhao Xueyi was very surprised.

Wu Shuxiao scolded: "you are not nonsense? Can Xiao Chen be false when he says so? I tell you, you have to treat today. "

Zhao Xueyi laughed: "no problem! Let's not get drunk today

Zhu Dafu said with a smile: "since you say so, I'll be rude later."

"What's the point..." Zhao Xueyi waved his hand, suddenly remembered that this is a pot of vegetables can be worth thousands of eight precious food, quickly toward everyone to beg for mercy, said: "everyone, don't forget where we are, I hope you can take it easy, don't get the money, it was spent."

Zhu Dafu said with a smile: "look at you, don't worry, we can't eat your..."

As a result of this unexpected discovery, the dignified atmosphere originally caused by the smashing of the shop was all gone. Even at the end of the dinner, Zhao Xueyi was drunk and said that he would also like to thank Lin Laosan for his help. Otherwise, it's hard to say whether the three copies could reach him.

Of course, this kind of words is just saying. Even if Zhao Xueyi wants to let Lin Laosan go, Chu Chen will not agree. And now, it's not just a fight for face, but a deep contest.

You know, recently, it's the most critical time for Chu Yongning. His position will change in a few days. In this case, it is difficult to say what Lin Laosan did, there is no deep-seated reason.

Of course, Chu Chen didn't think of this at first. Zhao Qirui told him when he called earlier. Similarly, this kind of situation is not something he is not good at. Now he can only wait for the result of things like Zhao Xueyi and others.

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The next day, after breakfast, in addition to Chu Yongning, who had to go to work, Chu Chen brought others to the siheyuan, which has now been changed into his name.Along the way, everyone was very excited and wondered whether there was any treasure underground. If it was a treasure, what was it.

"I think jewelry is more likely. If it's gold and silver, it's not used by the owner for a long time. It can still be kept until now." Chu Yulan speculated.

Zhao Yunlin has another idea: "it's not sure. Maybe what's in it is gold and silver. After all, according to people's concept at that time, it's not easy to cash in jewelry, and gold and silver can be used."

Wu Ke ha ha says with a smile: "anyway, it will arrive soon. Why do you want to think about it?"

When they thought about it, they immediately turned to Chu Chen and Wu Ke's honeymoon trip. Originally, Chu Chen and Wu could consider visiting Zhucheng, but when they thought that it was still hot in September, they decided to set the location in southern Yunnan, which is like spring all the year round.

The three women discussed the better scenic spots, but they felt that after a while, Chu Chen's car stopped at the gate of the courtyard. By this time, Zuoshan had already set up the equipment, and was waiting for them to arrive in their clothes.

After greeting everyone, Zuo Shan said, "Chu Shao, if you can, I'll go down."

"All right." Chu Chen nodded: "you remember, it's four feet from the wellhead, facing south. The bricks there are different from those in other places. It should be easy to see."

"OK, I'll go down now."

"Well, be safe."

Zuoshan nodded to indicate that he was ready. Chuchen pressed the switch of the motor, and he began to descend slowly.

"Here we are." Chu Chen takes a flashlight and pays attention to the underground.

"One more thing OK, that's it! "

Chu Chen quickly pressed the power switch, and saw Zuoshan in the light of the miner's lamp, looking a little bit on the shaft wall. After a while, he said excitedly: "found, the bricks here are really different."

"Good..." Hearing the news, they all cheered.

The next step is to live. In addition, the well still works. Zuoshan can't just throw the bricks into the well and put them in the bamboo basket hung down by Chu Chen.

Just like this, pry the bricks off. A moment later, a square shaped hole appears in front of Zuoshan.

"Come, come! Ah! It's really gold ingot before it arrives! "

Chu Yulan didn't expect that he was really a gold ingot, and he was very disappointed.

However, when Chu Chen saw these two gold ingots, he was a little surprised, because they were made in the reign of the apocalypse, fifty-two gold ingots.

According to archaeological records, two pieces of gold collars were unearthed from the tomb of King Liangzhuang of Ming Dynasty in Jingchu, and one piece was recorded in the book of historical currency of Jin province. In addition, sporadic discoveries are rare.

Gold in the Ming Dynasty mainly came from gold mining, taxation, overseas trade, etc. gold mines were basically controlled by the royal family and supervised by eunuchs. According to historical records, during the reign of emperor Shenzong in the Ming Dynasty, a large number of eunuchs were sent to supervise the development of gold mines, which restrained a large amount of gold. At the same time, the tax on gold was also very heavy.

For example, in the 21st year of Yongle (1423 AD), the gold tax was as high as 5000 Liang, which not only reflected the heavy tax on gold, but also reflected the huge amount of gold mining. Zheng He also bought gold, gems, pearls and other precious articles for the royal family when he went to the west, so as not to buy them from foreign businessmen or private people at a high price.

In the Ming Dynasty, gold was mainly used for Royal and national expenses, rewards, storage and making gold utensils. Due to the Royal aristocracy's preference for gold and silver, they stored gold and silver one after another. For example, when Yan Song was lost, it was found that more than 30000 taels of gold and 3 million taels of silver were worth millions of other treasures.

Therefore, it is perfectly normal for Wei Zhongxian to have such gold ingots in his treasure.

Seeing Chu Chen's surprised look, Chu Yulan asked, "brother, is this gold ingot very precious?"

As Chu Chen put down the bamboo basket, he explained: "the gold ingots of the Ming Dynasty are very rare now, and the number of the five hundred is very few. The two gold ingots are very regular, and they were made by local pan Wang. The details of the casting time, place, weight and so on are completely recorded on them. "

"Therefore, these two gold ingots are not only valuable material for the study of Ming Dynasty vassals, economic taxes and foundry technology, but also have immeasurable historical and cultural value. Of course, its value is not just gold. "

"That's what it is Chu Yulan suddenly said.

Chuchen laughed: "so as long as it's a treasure left by Wei Zhongxian, even gold and silver ingots are valuable treasures."

During his speech, Chu Chen brought up things again. They were all gold ingots, but only twelve or twenty. This also reflected the value of fifty taels of gold ingots.

As Zhao Yunlin had guessed before, the contents were basically gold and silver ingots, and a few pieces of jewelry were also made of gold. However, several pieces of jewelry were quite exquisite, and the three girls liked them very much. So Chu Chen simply divided them up."One thing is missing here."

"All right, come up then."

With that, Chu Chen pressed the switch. After a while, Zuoshan rose from the well.

"Why, what is it?" Chu Yulan looked at a thing wrapped in oilcloth in Zuoshan's hand and was curious.

Zuoshan shook his head: "it feels like iron. Maybe it's something like a sword."

"Open it up." Wu Ke, they are also very curious.

Got Chu Chen's instruction, Zuo Shan opened the oilcloth carefully.

Seeing the things inside, Zhao Yunlin was surprised and said, "what do you mean, it's just an iron bar, and it's all rusted like this. Is it necessary to wrap it up with oilcloth?"

"Let me see. It shouldn't be that simple."

Chu Chen came forward, took the surface full of rusty iron bar like things in his hand, carefully observed, pointed to a place, said: "you see, there is a slit here, should be able to open."

"Ah! Really, brother, open it and have a look! " Chu Yulan said with some joy.

"Then get out of the way."

Chu Chen waved to everyone. After they left a certain distance, he began to work hard on his hands, but maybe because of the long storage time, he used less force and didn't move.

As a result, Chu Chen, who knew what was inside, had to increase his strength. At last, he heard a "choking" sound. A sword with a body like frost and snow appeared in front of everyone.

"It's a sword!"

Everyone was surprised and quickly gathered around.

"Brother, isn't this another famous sword?" Chu Yulan asked in surprise.

Chuchen ha ha a smile: "how can you think so?"

Chu Yulan curled his lips: "your sister, I'm not a fool. This sword can be used in such a humid environment at the bottom of the well for such a long time, but it can still look like a new one. Do you think it may not be a famous sword?"

"That's reasonable. Let me see if it's a famous sword first."

With that, Chu Chen looked at the sword body and saw that the sword body was full of patterns. The position of the hilt was inscribed with two big seal characters:

"what do these two characters mean?" Wu Ke asked.

"Chixiao."

"What? Chixiao? Is that the red cloud that Liu Bang cut the white snake Zhao Yunlin appears very shocked, in fact, let alone her, other people are also very surprised.

You know, Chixiao sword is not only one of the top ten famous swords, but also the third most famous sword. Even if it is not mentioned as one of the top ten famous swords, it is said that Liu Bang killed the White Snake uprising with it. The historical value of this sword is immeasurable. What's more, it is an ancient sword two thousand years ago.

"Oh, that's not right. Liu Bang was from the Han Dynasty. Why does this sword look like a Qin sword?" Wu Ke asked with some doubts.

Chu Yulan chuckled: "sister-in-law, you are stupid too. If this sword is real, it was made before Liu Bang became emperor. It was in the Qin Dynasty at that time. Of course, the shape of the sword is Qin Jian!"