Collection of Gods

Chapter 847 Demolition!
Where does history come from?

Historical books were officially born from the Western Zhou Dynasty.

For example, "Cheng" of Jin, "Zhi" of Zheng, "Yaowu" of Chu, "Spring and Autumn Annals" of Lu, etc., are all the earliest forms of historical books.

It is through those volumes of history books that archaeologists can gradually restore the long-standing and splendid civilization of the Chinese nation. However, those who can leave their names in history are destined to be a minority among the minority.

Take Zen Master Biancai for example, he was able to leave his name in history all because of "Preface to the Lanting Poems Composed at the Orchid Pavilion", and all the records left in history books are related to "Preface to the Lanting Poems Composed at the Orchid Pavilion".

As for what kind of person Zen Master Biancai was, there is no record of him in history books, so Dong Wenhui said that the speculation proposed by Tang Yuan was possible.

Although Xiao Yi was of extraordinary status and profound knowledge, he was only mentioned in a few words in history books as a Zen master named Bian Cai. As modern people, Dong Wenhui and others cannot give a definite answer as to what kind of talent, intelligence and strategy he actually had.

"Mr. Tang, what do you mean?"

Dong Wenhui had some guesses in his mind, and he asked Tang Yuan tentatively.

"Director Dong, I will tell you the truth."

Tang Yuan looked around and said directly, "I invited you to Zhonghai this time for only one thing, which is to decipher the characters!"

Even though Dong Wenhui had already guessed it in his mind, when Tang Yuan really said this, he couldn't help but feel that it was a bit too crazy.

Just based on a groundless guess, Dong Wenhui was about to say the word "waste of resources" as he was going to take apart the imitation stickers worth over 100 million yuan.

"Mr. Tang, are you being a little dramatic?"

Dong Wenhui's tone was a little more euphemistic. He advised earnestly: "You have no factual basis for this. If we take this imitation sticker apart, there will be nothing inside. Even if we can paste it back together, its value will definitely be greatly reduced."

"Director Dong, this matter does not have any factual basis, but I have my own information channels. I can't tell you too much details. I can only say that I am 50% sure about this matter."

"If it succeeds, the original copy of the Lanting Preface, the best running script in the world that has been lost for hundreds of years, will see the light of day again. If it fails, it will just mean that the value of this imitation will depreciate a little. Anyway, after you take it apart, you can glue it back together, and it will not affect the subsequent appreciation. I can totally bear this risk."

Tang Yuan first vaguely fabricated a source of information to reassure Dong Wenhui, and then briefly analyzed the benefits and risks of the matter, which once again calmed Dong Wenhui's emotions.

Sure enough, when Dong Wenhui heard Tang Yuan say this, he looked a little hesitant.

Seeing this, Tang Yuan immediately struck while the iron was hot: "Director Dong, this matter is settled, you can demolish it without any worries, no matter what the final result is, I will bear all the consequences!"

"This……"

Dong Wenhui looked at Tang Yuan's particularly determined eyes. He couldn't help but smile bitterly twice, then nodded: "Okay, okay, if you say to tear it down, then let's tear it down."

"That's it!"

"Should we take a short break, or start right away?"

Tang Yuan cast his eyes on many cultural relic restoration experts, and many cultural relic restoration experts cast their eyes on Dong Wenhui. They did not expect that their employer would have such a crazy idea when they were invited to Zhonghai. Paintings and calligraphy worth hundreds of millions were demolished just like that!
Such behavior is extremely willful!
"Did you bring the copy of Zen Master Biancai?"

Dong Wenhui showed a little surprise. He didn't expect that Tang Yuan actually carried with him the copy of Zen Master Biancai worth over 100 million yuan.

Tang Yuan nodded and replied with a smile: "I thought this place is spacious and quiet, which is more suitable for you masters to concentrate on your work, so I brought the copy here."

"Um……"

Dong Wenhui hesitated for a moment and replied, "Since the copybook is right at hand, let's get started."

"it is good."

Tang Yuan responded and stood up from his chair. He then took out the copy of Zen Master Biancai from the portable safe and slowly spread it out on the long wooden table that had been arranged in advance.

During this process, Dong Wenhui and others naturally came to the long wooden table, and they all looked at the copy of Zen Master Biancai in front of them with scrutiny.

"Tsk tsk, he is indeed Wang Xizhi's disciple. His calligraphy skills and style are indeed in line with Wang Xizhi's true teachings!"

"This is incredible, this imitation is so real that it can be mistaken for the real thing!"

"Even if it's just a copy, its collection value is very high. It's a pity to tear it apart just for a guess without factual basis!"

"It is indeed a pity, but what Tang Dong said just now is not without reason. Now that I think about the story of Xiao Yi earning money from Lanting, there are indeed many unreasonable aspects!"

"Could it be that the 'Preface to the Poems Composed at the Orchid Pavilion' that Xiao Yi took back was really a fake? Is the real 'Preface to the Poems Composed at the Orchid Pavilion' really hidden in this copy? If this is true, then this is absolutely unprecedented big news!"

……

Just as Tang Yuan unfolded the copy of Zen Master Biancai, many of the National Museum's cultural relics restoration experts stood around the long wooden table and talked about it. Although they were not experts in cultural relics appreciation, they had worked in the National Museum's environment for a long time, and through what they saw and heard, they had a very extraordinary vision.

Soon, Tang Yuan spread the copy of Zen Master Biancai flat on the long wooden table. Then he looked at Dong Wenhui and others and said sincerely, "Director Dong, I'll leave the rest to you. I hope you can be as careful as possible during your work. If this copy really contains the original copy of Lanting Preface, and it is damaged due to our mistakes, it would be a pity."

"Don't worry, Mr. Tang."

Dong Wenhui responded with a smile: "The people I brought to you this time are all the best, most experienced and most meticulous masters in our National Museum. Don't say you are 50% sure, even if you are not even 10% sure, we will not neglect you at all."

"With Director Dong's words, I feel relieved."

"Then you masters can start working. I'll have someone bring up some tea and fruit for you."

After saying that, Tang Yuan turned around and left the long wooden table, leaving all the space to the National Museum's cultural relics restoration experts. Dong Wenhui carefully explained to these masters before moving away from the long wooden table and sitting down next to Tang Yuan...

(End of this chapter)