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Chapter 5 Liulichang, the local snake

Liulichang in Changshunfang is a famous shopping place in Tianjing City.

Antique calligraphy and painting, jade ceramics, rubbings of inscriptions, almost everything.

Even funerary artifacts, which are extremely rare in the collection business and whose trading is prohibited by the imperial court, can be found here.

Of course, you have to have regular customers to lead the way.

No matter how generous the buyer with an ugly face is.

The family-owned shops that hide the artifacts are generally not transparent.

"Antiques in prosperous times, gold in troubled times, the ancients never deceived me.

The Jing Dynasty was Taiping for one year, and the nine borders of Liaodong were a mess, with catastrophes happening every year, but Tianjing, the famous mansion, was extremely prosperous and lively. "

Ji Yuan was dressed in Yunying robe, walking on Qianmen Street of Liulichang.

It's like the captain of the anti-pornography team appears in the clubhouse, which is extraordinarily eye-catching.

The stall owner who is serious about business is okay, and he greets him when he sees it.

Those scammers who rely on deceitful skills and specialize in slaughtering fat sheep have ghosts in their hearts.

I was so frightened that I quickly rolled up my bedding and fled in a hurry.

After wandering around for half an hour, Ji Yuan found nothing, and said helplessly:
"Sure enough, it's not easy to find leaks in antiques...There are so many fakes, imitations, and fakes. No wonder people say that visiting Liulichang is like panning for gold in the sand."

He walked into a tea shop along the street and ordered a bowl of herbal tea for two Wen.

With the Emperor's Dao Map, he can feel the Dao Yun by himself.

You can tell which is genuine and which is fake.

"It makes sense when you think about it carefully, the front gate of Liulichang, Dengshikou, and the Town God's Temple on the west side are all connected to the main street.

There is an endless stream of businessmen every day, and waves of stalls and shops have been scoured.

Even if there was gold in the gravel, it would have been picked up long ago. "

After drinking the herbal tea, there was a sense of refreshment, and Ji Yuan let out a mouthful of turbid air.

Thinking about whether to go to the famous Yuntingzhai, Deyiju, Huaiyin Pavilion to have a look.

It's just that the antiques displayed by these decades and hundreds of years of time-honored brands are by no means cheap.

If it is not a wealthy businessman, the powerful and princes cannot take it down.

"Xiao Langjun, if you want to find vintage items worth collecting, you have to go to Dengshikou and Chenghuang Temple. The former is a street of antique calligraphy, painting and jade seals, and the latter is..."

The owner of the tea shop had nothing to do, so he took the initiative to chat.

But after speaking, the voice stopped abruptly, as if some taboo topic was mentioned.

"Boss, continue talking? I'm listening."

Ji Yuan held the coarse porcelain tea bowl and said with a light smile.

"Xiao Langjun, you are working in the Zhenfu Department, you should know that you can eat indiscriminately, but you can't say some things indiscriminately.

The little old man was talking too much just now, but Mr. Xiao Lang just pretended he didn't hear it. "

The owner of the tea shop said awkwardly.

"What, are you afraid that I will arrest you? You don't know about the Jing Dynasty's law that ordinary people are not punished for their words?
Listen to my advice, instead of enshrining Buddha statues at home, it is better to buy a copy of the "Da Gao" compiled and written by the sage. "

Ji Yuan smiled lightly.

"I bought it, I bought it! It is said that the "Da Gao" written by the sage is more useful than Taoist monks' mahogany swords and talisman water pipes when placed at home to drive away evil spirits."

The owner of the tea shop felt cold and laughed twice.

He looked around and saw no one around.

Only then did he continue what he had just said, and continued:

"There are three bosses in the area of ​​Liulichang, Yun Tingzhai's Rong Ershao has the best eyesight, and whether the antique calligraphy and paintings are real or fake, they can't escape a pair of discerning eyes;
The proud Mr. Xu, jade, porcelain, pottery, iron... There is nothing he doesn't understand;

Finally, there is the Buddha of the Town God's Temple. Half of the ten pawnshops in Tianjing City belong to him.

Those grave robbers digging graves, thieves and robbers, who sell the red and yellow goods in their hands, are most willing to follow the path of the Buddha. "

Ji Yuan put down the teacup and asked with a smile:

"Aren't you afraid of making taboos when you tell the inside story of this business so simply?"

The owner of the tea shop seemed to be very sincere, and simply replied:

"There is no taboo, there are many fakes in Liulichang, but there are also many real ones.

Who doesn't love to collect calligraphy, paintings and jade among those high officials in the imperial court?
Last year, Liang Guogong celebrated his birthday, and the Wanli mountain and river scene carved from a single piece of five-color stone was made by the Rong family of Yun Tingzhai.

There is a two-person coral treasure tree in the public house of South Korea, which was sent by Elder Xu personally from Deyiju.

As for the Buddha, hehe, Mr. Song, the Commander Song of Nanzhen Fusi went to the Town God's Temple yesterday. "

It appears to be a gray area with official acquiescence.

Ji Yuan knew in his heart that the so-called head snakes in Liulichang should all have their own backers behind them.

Even if Lengtouqing really ran to report it, there would probably be no movement.

He took out fifty coins and placed them on the table, and said softly:
"I believe the boss can also tell that I am Fusi Yitiqi of Beizhen. I don't have much silver in my pocket. I like old things and usually play with them to relieve boredom.

I don't want to draw famous writers, nor do I seek amazing origins, so I dare to ask if there is any reliable way to recommend? "

The owner of the tea shop smiled, thinking he was a good person, and introduced:

"Xiao Langjun, you are asking the right person, old things, usually there are two sources.

One is the newly unearthed tomb objects, the price is hard to say, some are ridiculously expensive, and some are cheap, just look at the quality and origin, you just go through the front door and go west to the Chenghuang Temple, don't go into the red shop, you have to find black shop;
The second is the rough stones dug out from deep mountains and old forests, which have been cut for hundreds or even thousands of years.It's just that the gambling is too heavy, and it's common to go bankrupt or get rich overnight.It's usually the place for the courtiers and high-ranking officials. You can't stand it, my lord. "

Ji Yuan thought for a moment, thanked him, and got up to leave.

He had seen many people like tea shop owners in his previous life.

Relying on eyesight, earning money for tea.

"It means that I'm wearing a Yunying robe today, and I'm wearing casual clothes. The situation should be different."

Ji Yuan smiled, this kind of tea shop asking for information is no different from the taxi driver in his previous life who pulled people and introduced the club to passengers from other places.

If he was a fat sheep, he might be led into some unscrupulous shop and slaughtered immediately.

"The way of the rivers and lakes has something in common throughout the ages."

Ji Yuan touched the 15 taels of silver in his bosom, and decided to try his luck at the Chenghuang Temple in the west.

The owner of the tea shop is right in saying that betting on stones is not a game that ordinary people can afford.

Passing through more than a dozen calligraphy and painting stalls and antique shops, Ji Yuan was attracted by a bustle on the way before he arrived at the Town God's Temple.

I saw that the entrance of the famous Yun Ting Zhai was crowded with people, and a middle-aged man in a brocade robe stood tall, with a red sandalwood desk in front of him.

The man spread out a scroll of ancient paintings and said loudly:
"Everyone, this guest said that this 'Bone Bodhisattva's Bliss Night Banquet Picture' is the authentic work of Shen Haishi, a ghost and immortal 150 years ago, and I hope that Yun Tingzhai can make an appraisal.

I happen to be free today, so I will talk about it in front of young and old.

You see, this brushwork is flamboyant and absurd, eclectic, and it outlines the demon spirit of the Bone Bodhisattva, which is horrifying to the eye. There are many ghosts and ghosts under it that are all the same, and they are all lifelike. It is indeed a rare painting... imitation! "

The onlookers listened with gusto, but they didn't expect Yun Tingzhai's Young Master Rong to say it was a fake?
An uproar!
Among them, the most depressing, chest-beating person is the merchant who bought the painting for 370 taels of silver.

He cursed angrily in a Lingnan accent:
"The dog thief who killed a thousand knives, dare to cheat with fake paintings, don't let me see you again! Otherwise, I must tear you apart to vent my hatred!"

No one in Liulichang knows about Rong Er Shao's ability to appraise treasures.

Since he has given imitation evaluations, it is tantamount to drawing conclusions, and there is no need to have illusions.

At this time, a voice suddenly sounded from among the passers-by watching:
"How does Young Master Rong judge that this is an imitation?"

The handsome middle-aged man smiled and said confidently:

"It is well known in the world that Shen Haishi is good at monsters and ghosts, and the three best handed down masterpieces are recognized as 'Bone Bodhisattva's Bliss Night Banquet Picture', 'Beauty Painted Skin Picture', and 'A Chinese Ghost Story'.

Everything is gloomy and full of magic atmosphere. Generally, it is only used for collection, not for town houses, for fear of scaring people and attracting unclean things.

Therefore, the value of Shen Haishi's paintings is difficult to determine.

This imitation picture scroll is exquisite in brushwork, and it can almost be confused with the real one. He is an expert.But he overlooked one point, Shen Haishi is not only good at painting, but also a master of seal cutting!
Each painting will leave a unique signature seal, shaped like a cloud pattern, which is the essence of Taoist talisman, and it is absolutely difficult for outsiders to imitate. "

After finishing the long speech, the middle-aged man called "Rong Er Shao" raised his finger and pointed to the place where the print was left under the painting.

Sure enough, it didn't match the characteristics mentioned earlier.

Everyone was stunned, and they all admired Second Young Master Rong's sharp eyesight.

"Then according to Evian's view, how much is this forgery worth?"

That clear voice came again.

"The difference between a real product and a counterfeit is a huge distance.

If it is an authentic work, it can probably be sold for five or six hundred taels of silver, but if it is a fake... ten taels is also a high price. "

Rong Ershao frowned slightly, his eyes swept down, and he found that it was a young Tiqi wearing a cloud eagle robe.

Wasn't it just a joke?
The excitement came and went quickly.

Being deceived and looked away, it is not new to be placed in Liulichang.

Antiques are such a business, without enough skills, they can only be slaughtered by others.

That unlucky Lingnan businessman was carrying a counterfeit. He was stopped by Ji Yuan as soon as he walked out of Qianmen Street:
"This brother, please stay still, I want to buy this painting."

(End of this chapter)