golden ear

Chapter 207 The Golden Years
"Clocks and clocks in the imperial collection of the Qing court?"

As soon as Wu Tianyuan returned to the capital, Yamanaka Hongming found him the next day, a little excited and took out a lot of photos for him to see.

"These are part of the collection of the RB Tokyo Nezu Art Museum. There are a total of 95 pieces, all of which are collected by the emperors of the Qing Dynasty. They have been collected in the museum for more than a hundred years and are now officially packaged for sale."

Wu Tianyuan took a look at the antique western clocks and watches. Each piece was extremely luxurious, representing the highest level of craftsmanship at that time.

He also has a few palace clocks in his hand, which have been restored by the old man and are in good condition. They are kept in the warehouse and have never had a chance to show them.

The Forbidden City has a dedicated watch hall. During the Qianlong period, a large number of mechanical clocks powered by springs were used in the palace.The various clocks and watches collected by the Qing palace were mainly manufactured in Guangzhou, Suzhou and palace clock factories during the Qianlong and Jiaqing years, and some were produced in Britain, France, Switzerland and other countries.

Most of the clocks and watches made in China are decorated with gold, pearls and gems, and their shapes imitate pavilions, pagodas, flowers and fruits, bonsai and so on.Clocks and watches produced in Britain, France and other countries imitate Western architecture, chariots, horses and figures.

There are various ways for these clocks to tell the time. Some automatically open and close the door, and robots come out to ring the bell; Crowing, all with bright colors, melodious music and auspicious meaning to please the emperor.

Ever since Kangxi, he has been very interested in Western science. He has learned from the missionary Tang Ruowang himself, is proficient in physics and chemistry, and has a very high understanding of astronomy.Qianlong also had a special liking for clocks. Most of the tributes in Europe were clocks. The clock museum is located in the Fengxian Hall outside the Jingyun Gate. There are a total of 120 three clocks made in China and abroad in the [-]th century.

As early as the Ming Dynasty, among the more than 40 items that the missionary Matteo Ricci paid tribute to Emperor Wanli, there were two self-ringing bells.According to records, when these two self-ringing clocks were presented to Emperor Wanli, they needed to be adjusted after a long period of transportation and bumps. Therefore, Emperor Wanli called Matteo Ricci into the palace to adjust these clocks.

So Matteo Ricci entered the imperial palace for the first time. It can be said that in the process of the early Western missionaries entering China, clocks and watches became a "stepping stone".At that time, Emperor Wanli was very happy when he heard the ticking of the clock, and rewarded both Ricci and the eunuch.According to Matteo Ricci's records, Emperor Wanli later spent 1300 taels of silver to build a bell tower for the self-ringing bell in the imperial garden.

"They're all high-quality goods, and they're all over a million at the auction. Is there a price?"

Seeing that Wu Tianyuan was interested, Shanzhong said happily: "The external quotation is 40 billion yen, which is 6000 million yuan. But I have already established a relationship. If we win it, we can get it no more than [-] million yuan!"

Wu Tianyuan nodded, he liked these clocks very much, and was worrying about what to decorate in the next exhibition hall, now there are, golden years, Western clocks!

The two went to RB the next day to talk to the Genjin Art Museum. It happened that Wu Tianyuan also experienced how to use capital to negotiate a deal with the museum?
"Why are you here too?"

As soon as they entered the door, the two met Ryuhiko Yamanaka and his subordinates, and they came to negotiate?
"My dear brother, it's no secret, why can't I come?"

Yamanaka Longyan talked to Yamanaka Hongming on the surface, fixed his eyes on Wu Tianyuan, and said with disdain: "I heard that you got on the thigh of a Chinese man? That's true, I'm really ashamed of the family!"

"Oh? Shame?"

Yamanaka Hiroaki laughed loudly, straightened his back and retorted: "We RB people should respect the strong and cooperate with the strong. It's just that you have no ability! Tianyuan-jun, do you remember the last Yuanmingyuan auction?"

Seeing Wu Tianyuan's mocking expression, Shanzhong Longyan said furiously: "Bageyalu, how dare you..."

"What am I afraid of?"

Yamanaka Hiromi said grandly: "You have always been a fake tiger! You have someone behind you to support you and brag! The last time you bought a bunch of Qing Dynasty goods for [-] million, is that old guy in Miyagi satisfied?"

The more Hiroaki Yamanaka talked, the more excited he was. Finally, he had the chance to avenge his years of revenge. He said disdainfully, "Using the money of a Ru Kiln to buy a bunch of Qing Dynasty goods? We are so embarrassing too!"

Wu Tianyuan looked at Yamanaka Hongming with satisfaction, the boy has a way, his eloquence of cursing and not uttering dirty words is extraordinary, not bad.

"Again, this time you asked that big guy to pay the bill for you? Hey, it's really not worth it for him!"

"you……"

Longyan in the mountains was furious. The prodigal son who was originally obedient, dared to scold himself, the future patriarch, today?Just as he was about to make a move, his subordinates didn't like it, so he hurriedly stopped and whispered a few words, and then he suppressed his anger, glared at Wu Tianyuan, and went in first.

"It's not easy this time, let's be careful."

After discussing in low voices, the two also walked into the art museum and met the curator Fujita.

"Hello, Director Wu, it's an honor to meet you, please take a seat!"

Fujita greeted Wu Tianyuan very warmly. The treatment was very different from the first time he met Patriarch Rukawa. It seems that it is better to be rich and famous!
"This is all the clocks and watches in the collection of the Qing court, please have a look!"

When a group of people came to the warehouse, they were shocked to see a dazzling array of clocks and watches, which were crisp and melodious, rich and noble.

Before Wu Tianyuan finished reading it, he suddenly heard Long Yan in the mountain say loudly: "Don't read it, we'll pack everything!"

"Wait a minute! You said you want it? Don't ask if we agree?"

Fujita saw that the two young masters in the mountain started fighting first, and quickly smoothed things over: "Everyone, please be safe and don't be impatient. Since it is a package sale this time, although it is not an auction, it is also the principle that the highest bidder wins. Whoever pays the most, Whose it belongs to."

"Isn't it 40 billion? I'll give it right away!"

Wu Tianyuan frowned, seeing Longyan in the mountains full of confidence, he must have found the backing support of the big benefactor.However, since the Miyagi incident last time, he has become notorious in the circle, so no RB people should approach him, right?
Is it...

Wu Tianyuan had a flash of inspiration, Chen Dongsheng!Thinking of the recent low-key behavior of Jiade and Kuang, they must be planning some big plan. Could it be to support Tatsuhiko Yamanaka?
"We can also pay 40 billion, the curator, we agreed in advance!"

Seeing Wu Tianyuan's affirmative look, Yamanaka Hongming quickly put forward a condition and said: "This time it is Mr. Tianyuan who is here to trade, and it was so hard for me to invite him over. Haven't you heard about his recent deeds?"

"What's the use of deeds? Money is the most important thing!" Yamanaka Ryuhiko said disdainfully: "We must not let the Chinese people succeed, I will pay 42 billion!"

Fujita secretly glanced at Wu Tianyuan, feeling very embarrassed. Of course, he wanted to establish a good relationship with Wu Tianyuan and cooperate frequently in the future.Tatsuhiko Yamanaka is just an errand runner, but who is behind it?Can it be compared with Wu Tianyuan, who has a big family and a big career?

But now that people offer a high price, the curator himself can't refuse it directly, otherwise how can he explain to the shareholders?
Wu Tianyuan smiled slightly, stepped forward and said, "How about this, curator Fujita, we just arrived, and this is considered a big deal. Since we have made a reservation here, there must be someone who comes first, first-served, right?"

"Why don't you give us a day to discuss it? It's not too late. If we give up, it won't be too late for Tatsuhiko Yamanaka!"

This remark happened to give Fujita a step down. He looked at Wu Tianyuan gratefully, and said loudly: "Mr. Tianyuan has come from a long way, we must do our best to be the landlord. I will treat you tonight, the young master of the mountain, please do me a favor. If you have something to do, we will do it tomorrow." How about talking?"

"Hmph, master, I'm not free!" Tatsuhiko Yamanaka provocatively said, "Tomorrow is tomorrow, Director Fujita? You have to think carefully and go!"

(End of this chapter)