Chapter 34 Realm
“Where did you find this?”
Kang Shude caressed it intently and asked questions at the same time.
"The garbage dump in the eastern suburbs is over there at Blind Liuzi."
Ning Weimin replied, then elaborated.
"Actually, they can't even tell how they got it. Anyway, they just dug it out of the garbage and it has been there for several years."
"The leader of the blind bastard is here. There is an iron lid on the round mouth of the thing, and it has been used as a candlestick.”
“I didn’t notice it until I kicked it over.”
"Before you came back, I just cleaned up the messy wax residue on this mouth. Didn't you see this wax residue..."
Kang Shude looked more and more The more solemn he was, he couldn't help but sigh when he heard what Ning Weimin said.
"You are really lucky! You can kick out such good things with your feet!"
Of course Ning Weimin was sincerely surprised.
"Good thing? You...you mean...this thing is really a treasure?"
Kang Shude looked around again and nodded again. confirm.
"That's right. According to me, it's still a pretty good treasure. This should be a wine vessel used by the nobles of the Yan Kingdom, called Zun."
"In the early years, I followed Mr. Song... Oh, the master who introduced me to the industry. I saw one very similar to this one at Zhang Boju's house. So I can be sure. As for the age... I think it should be It's from the Western Zhou Dynasty. "
"Look, there are inscriptions in it. It's a pity that I don't understand this. I'm afraid I have to find someone to cut it off..."
Ning Weimin listened to the old man. In this way, he was happy, but he still had his own concerns.
We must break the casserole and ask the truth.
“How are you sure this is not a replica of the Republic of China? I think the whole thing is listless and shabby. I don’t think the color is right. Don’t you think this thing is too dull? It’s black. It’s like a layer of gray, and it’s yellow and black. The key is that it’s not green enough. Shouldn’t all bronzes be that kind of malachite green?”
Unexpectedly, Kang Shude curled his lips in disdain.
"Hey, silly boy. You are still young. Do you think you are not sure about what you eat? It is not the same as you imagined? I tell you, that's right. It is precisely because of this that I can be sure that this thing is serious "
"First of all, let me tell you that the material of bronze is called 'bronze'. It is actually a misunderstanding. Gold was the original color of ancient bronze when it was first made. , the ancients called it 'auspicious gold', it looks golden and very auspicious."
"As for the copper-green color in ordinary people's impression, it is actually copper rust, which is caused by the long-term exposure of copperware to the atmosphere. During the oxidation process, the surface color of the copper must undergo several changes, such as red, red-green, brown, and blue-green, before it is covered by the well-known malachite green. Well, any copper will turn green when rusted, but the unearthed copper still needs an oxidation process and must be old enough."
"Secondly, you have to remember it. Things, real treasures, are a bit dim. They are not easy to see at a glance. Good treasures are something that people need to appreciate, feel and ponder. This is what Mr. Song told me back then.
"Because there is a saying in this industry that 'thieves are shining brightly'. Do you understand? The further you look outside your eyes, the worse it will be. As long as something is eye-catching and bright, everyone will think it is good. Then it is bad, ten Most of them are fake. "
"Just like the rhinestones on the stage lights, they are bright and dazzling. Take this bronze statue for example. At first glance, it looks as simple, domineering, and rusty as you can imagine. It’s hard to choose.”
“For no other reason than the purpose of Xibei goods. In order for you to believe it, it must be closer to what most people think is ideal, otherwise you will not be fooled. On the other hand, the truly valuable thing must be deep, restrained, thoughtful, and not kitsch. Yes, this is our traditional culture.”
“You will understand it when you see more of it. But as long as you remember this truth, at least you don’t have to be afraid when you encounter something you don’t understand. You can be more vigilant first, you know?”
Ning Weimin was really convinced after hearing this, and he admired his master from the bottom of his heart.
Master taught him another concise and clear truth today.
He didn't remember anything else from it. As long as he remembered the word "restrained", it would be of infinite use. But no, that’s how things are in the world.
Don’t talk about things that are far away, let’s talk about things that are close at hand. Why did Zhu Daneng and the others be fooled?
Isn’t it because I don’t understand this truth?
On the other hand, in order to deceive, he deliberately moved his image in the direction they agreed with.
In fact, how could a person with a real background dress as ostentatiously as he did and earn 25,000 to 80,000 yuan?
If you go by the old man's words, then he is "a thief with all the splendor"
It seems that this principle is the same as the old man said to him in the past, "Those who show off their cleverness have poor morals." It's the same with those who are too prosperous and have shallow blessings.
The pros and cons of the same truth.
And it applies to both looking at things and people.
In this way, the more Ning Weimin thought about it, the more he realized this.
Unconsciously, a key change has occurred in my personal realm.
This is the benefit of having a master to guide you.
Perhaps a few inconspicuous words can promote qualitative changes and improvements in the pattern.
What's interesting is that Kang Shude, the master, was soon surprised by his apprentice's abilities.
Ning Weimin boasted that he had recovered his intestines, so there was no need to hide anything from his master.
He also knew that this bronze was no ordinary object, and the old man had to master all the details before he could rest assured.
There was no need for the old man to take the initiative to speak. Ning Weimin poured beans into the bamboo tube and truthfully told the whole incident the ins and outs.
Including how he couldn't restrain his greed and didn't listen to his master, so he got into trouble.
Later, he figured out the weaknesses of Zhu Daneng and others, played wolf-eat-wolf, and successfully carried out revenge without warning.
Then he also brought some money from the bottom of the cauldron and went to blind Liuzi to extract more profits.
In the end, by chance, I kicked out this treasure, and it was a perfect farewell to my life of picking up rags.
He talked about all of this and took the initiative to explain it all.
Does Kang Shude still need to speak after hearing this?
Although he knew that his apprentice was thoughtful and capable of calculations, the old man did not expect Ning Weimin to be so capable.
When encountering difficulties, don’t retreat but advance, know how to prescribe the right medicine, and just start from the weaknesses of human nature.
The key is that every aspect of the entire matter has been carefully considered. This plan, including its implementation, is not only logically rigorous but also without any omissions.
And he can adapt to changing situations and pursue victory.
This was beyond his imagination. Naturally, he felt that this apprentice's future was limitless.
(End of this chapter)