area51novel Chapter 555
Chapter 555
Half an hour later.
Prince William arrived at the hotel on time with a group of entourage and appraisal experts.
At the same time, the president of Yale University and Professor Adrian and others arrived.
After meeting and saying hello, Prince William asked with concern
: "Sean, I have heard about what happened yesterday
" "I really didn't expect that such a thing would happen, fortunately, you didn't have an accident
" Xiao Ran smiled and nodded, and then said:
"Yes!" I didn't expect that in broad daylight, such a thing would happen
" "Gold touches people's hearts!" This sentence is not wrong at all, even some people in high positions will inevitably be crazy about it"
Hearing this, Prince William's face couldn't help but turn red, but it returned to normal in a blink of an eye.
Of course, he heard the sarcasm implied in Xiao Ran's words.
In the current situation, he can only pretend to be confused.
After a few small talks, the two sides sat down on either side of the conference table and got to business.
Counselor Wang and others, who were observers, and Jack, who represented the Boston City Government, sat on the side.
After sitting down, Prince William immediately said:
"Sean, after some talks, we have reached relevant agreements with
the City of Boston and Yale University" "The City of Boston has agreed to transfer to us their rights and interests in the Shakespeare manuscripts and Plantagenet family
historical documents" "On the basis of securing its own rights, Yale University agrees to us to acquire these precious historical documents. and temporarily stored in the Yale University Library
" "All obstacles to this art transaction have now been lifted, I would like to hear about your trading conditions, I hope we can reach this art deal"
Xiao Ran smiled and nodded, but did not respond immediately.
Pretending to be silent, he revealed his trading conditions.
"Your Highness, since the Boston City Government and Yale University have agreed to this deal, naturally it is better, and I also hope that this art transaction can be concluded
" "Speaking of my trading conditions, it is actually very simple, I hope to exchange some historical documents with you, rather than trading with money" "
I am very interested in the Dunhuang scriptures collected by the Stein Chamber of the British Museum, and I hope to exchange those Dunhuang scriptures into my own hands"
"You can exchange all the Dunhuang scriptures in Stein's chamber for Shakespeare's manuscripts and the historical documents of the Plantagenet family,...... Before the
words fell, many Englishmen sitting opposite exclaimed in unison.
"Ah! You're going to exchange all the Dunhuang scriptures in Stein's secret room, did I hear that right?
"This is impossible, absolutely impossible, you are too greedy!"
Professor Adrian and the others, who were also at the scene, were all taken aback by the conditions prescribed by Xiao Ran, and they were stunned one by one.
Counselor Wang and Director Zhao shone with excitement, and their eyes were full of expectation.
After exclaiming, Prince William shook his head helplessly.
"Sean, your guy's appetite is too amazing, we can't accept this condition of yours
" "As far as I know, those Dunhuang scriptures in Stein's secret room are priceless treasures, the most precious historical materials for studying ancient Chinese culture" "
And the number of those Dunhuang scriptures is very amazing, but you guy wants to eat them in one bite, this is absolutely impossible!"
Xiao Ran looked at the bald English prince, and said with a smile:
"Yes, those Dunhuang scriptures in Stein's secret room are indeed priceless treasures and have high historical and cultural research value, otherwise I would not ask for their exchange
" "However, Shakespeare's manuscripts and Plantagenet family historical documents are not priceless treasures!" And these historical documents have a very special meaning to
you" "Shakespeare is the greatest writer in British history, his manuscripts are very rare and precious, and the source can be determined at present, that is
, these precious manuscripts in my hand" "And these manuscripts are Shakespeare's most outstanding masterpieces, Hamlet and The Merchant of Venice, etc., how precious these manuscripts are, you should know better than me
" "After getting these precious manuscripts, I carefully read it several times and found that the value of these manuscripts is far higher and more precious than people think
" "By studying these manuscripts, you can not only glimpse Shakespeare's creative process and mental journey, but also deduce many versions of "Hamlet" and "The Merchant of Venice" through the many traces of modification on the manuscripts,"
he said, and suddenly put on a pair of white gloves.
Then open the portable safe set aside and carefully take out a wad of quaint yellowed manuscripts from it.
Then he got up and placed the pile of manuscripts in front of Prince William and took a pair of gloves and placed them on the manuscripts.
"Words are unfounded, seeing is believing!"
"Your Royal Highness
, this is one of Shakespeare's masterpieces, part of the manuscripts of The Merchant of Venice" "You can look at these manuscripts, just this part of the manuscript of the Merchant of Venice, I believe it is enough to make you realize how precious Shakespeare's manuscript is"
The words did not fall, and the Englishmen on the opposite side had already looked at the yellowed manuscript in unison.
Their eyes instantly became extremely hot, and they were about to burn!
As British, they certainly know very well how precious and rare Shakespeare's manuscripts are!
If the Dunhuang Canon is a national treasure of China, then Shakespeare's manuscripts are a national treasure of Britain!
Not only these Britons, but Professor Adrian and Jack, who were also at the scene, their eyes were also hot.
Without exception, they all stared at the pile of manuscripts on the table with their eyes shining, hoping that they could not immediately snatch it up and take it for themselves!
After some exclamation, Prince William nodded excitedly and
said, "Okay, Sean, let me read these manuscripts of the great literary hero Shakespeare, they must be very wonderful,"
said Prince William, who put on white gloves.
Then carefully open the manuscripts and admire them carefully.
The Englishmen sitting on his left and right stood up one after another.
One by one, they stood on tiptoe, craned their necks, and their eyes glowed at the yellowed manuscripts.
After just a few glances, Prince William and his entourage exclaimed excitedly.
"Wow! It's incredible that this plot actually has such a twist!
"If it continues in this direction, it will be like a new "Merchant of Venice"!"
"Oh my God! These manuscripts are so precious and absolutely priceless! Seeing
the fuss of these Englishmen, Xiao Ran and Counselor Wang immediately looked at each other and smiled, and nodded gently.
They knew that the chances of this heavyweight art deal being struck were a little greater.
When Prince William looked through a few pages of manuscripts, Xiao Ran smiled
and said: "Your Royal Highness, I believe you can also see how precious these manuscripts
of Shakespeare are" "Compared with the Dunhuang canon stored in Stein's secret room, these manuscripts of Shakespeare are obviously more valuable to you
" "In terms of quantity alone, Shakespeare's manuscripts are smaller and more precious, and they can be said to be the supreme treasures of British culture."
Hearing this, Prince William immediately looked up and nodded approvingly.
"You are right, Sean, these manuscripts of Shakespeare are indeed extremely precious
" "For Britain, these precious manuscripts are well-deserved national treasures
" Xiao Ran nodded, and then continued:
"Your Royal Highness, what you see now is only a small part of Shakespeare's manuscripts, and the rest of the manuscripts are even more wonderful" "Some of the manuscripts
, not even published, their discovery, It is bound to cause a huge sensation, especially in the art world
" "The resulting research results and the various versions of the drama that have been performed must have greatly enriched British culture
" "From this point of view, do you still think that my trading conditions are excessive? In my opinion, the terms of the deal I proposed are very reasonable"
Hearing this, Prince William suddenly fell silent.
The rest of the Britons were also lost in thought, and seemed to be a little moved.
Only the deputy director of the British Museum shook his head slightly.
Without waiting for them to respond, Xiao Ran continued:
"As far as I know, the Dunhuang scriptures in the Stein secret room, the British Museum has produced electronic versions, and they have been placed in the Stein secret room for many years, and they are not on public display
" "In this case, the British Museum will take out those Dunhuang scriptures for trading, which will not have any adverse effects, and you can still carry out relevant academic research"
Just said here, The deputy director of the British Museum could no longer bear it, and immediately retorted:
"Sean, things are not as simple as you say
" "If we exchange all the Dunhuang canons in Stein's secret room for you, Britain will lose its authority and voice in the field of related academic research, which is the most important thing!"
Get! This is an understanding person!
Xiao Ran glanced at the other party, and then said with a smile:
"This sounds right, but have you thought about it
" "If you can't get these precious manuscripts, you don't have authority and voice in the field of Renaissance English literature and Shakespeare's drama studies!"
"Ugh!"
Several Englishmen exclaimed in unison, and they were instantly stunned.