area51novel Chapter 476
Chapter 476
In this portable safe, there is a delicate and quaint brocade box, about 60 centimeters long, tied with a yellow ribbon.
And on this brocade box, there are several big characters of "Emperor Diagram", as well as the seal of the internal affairs office of the Forbidden City.
Seeing this scene, everyone suddenly became more excited.
"That's right, Xiao Ran, there is no problem with the internal affairs seal on the brocade box, it is indeed from
the Forbidden City" "Since Puyi left the Forbidden City, the internal affairs government seal has not been used and has been sealed"
Jin Lao said excitedly.
"It seems that this brocade box is also from the Forbidden City, and it was originally used to hold
the "Imperial Map of the Past Dynasties" "Next, let's take a closer look, this national treasure that has been passed down for thousands of years
" said, Xiao Ran had put on gloves and carefully took out the brocade box containing the "Emperor Map of the Past Dynasties".
What is in this box, how authentic it is, whether it is safe, etc.
As early as the first time Matthew and they entered the conference room, Xiao Ran completely mastered it through perspective without the slightest doubt.
He placed the brocade box on the conference table and observed it all over before gently pulling the ribbon he was tied to.
Then, he took a deep breath and gently opened the brocade box.
With his movements, a silk scroll full of historical vicissitudes and full of apricot yellow immediately appeared.
This scroll is about 60 centimeters long, and the thickness is quite amazing, and it is also very weighty.
It can be seen from this that the horizontal length of this scroll is considerable, and it should be counted as a scroll.
On this scroll, a yellow ribbon is also tied to restrain the scroll so that it does not fall apart.
And this scroll is quite well protected, although it is old, it does not fester and corrode, and insects and other conditions.
The reason for this situation could not be more normal.
From ancient times to the present, whether in the imperial palace or in the people.
Everyone who obtains the "Chart of Emperors of the Past" regards it as a treasure and protects nature with all their hearts.
Moreover, this national treasure has been passed down in an orderly manner, and most of the time it is collected in the palace.
It was not until 1924, when Pu Yi was driven out of the Forbidden City by Feng Yuxiang, that this national treasure was brought out by Pu Yi and exiled to the people.
According to historical records, Puyi brought out seventy or eighty large wooden boxes from the Forbidden City at that time, which were filled with various antique treasures.
A considerable part of these antique treasures were first dispersed to the people, and then lost overseas.
Xiao Ran quickly looked at this ancient scroll, and then prepared to take this scroll out of the brocade box and admire and identify it on the spot.
At this moment, Elder Shan suddenly interjected.
"Xiao Ran, you kid must be careful and don't dare to make the slightest mistake!"
"This is a treasure of the country that has been passed down for more than 1,400 years, and it has become very fragile
" "If you are not careful, you may cause irreparable major losses, and it is too late to regret
" Xiao Ran turned his head to look at the old men on the projection screen, and then nodded with a smile and said: "
Don't worry, I will be careful, and there will never be the slightest sloppiness
" After speaking, he turned back and carefully put the " The Emperor Chart was taken out of the brocade box and placed on the conference table.
Elaine, who was standing on the side, had already put on gloves.
Seeing Xiao Ran take out the "Emperor Diagram of the Past Dynasties", she immediately came up to assist.
Next, Xiao Ran gently pulled the ribbon tied to the scroll, and together with Elaine, slowly unfolded the silk-colored scroll.
With their movements, a long and magnificent historical picture gradually appeared in front of everyone's eyes.
The first to appear is a portrait of a group of three.
In the center, a tall man wearing a dragon robe, and wearing a crown of heaven on his head is the emperor.
Behind him there was a waiter on each side, who was relatively short.
And diagonally above this group of portraits, there are several words written, Liu Fuling, the former Han Zhao Emperor.
This set of text undoubtedly illustrates the identity of the emperor in the painting, which is Emperor Han Zhao.
In the painting, the Han Zhao Emperor Liu Fuling is quiet and blessed, calm and calm, with an open-minded and far-sighted demeanor.
It gives people the feeling of a great monarch.
The two attendants behind him were respectful and served the emperor.
The first time he saw this group of portraits, Xiao Ran stopped the movement on his hand and admired it quietly.
Elaine, who was standing on the side, and Counselor Wang, all looked at the ancient painting with their eyes shining.
Several old men in Beijing were even more excited.
The technicians in the conference room of the Forbidden City quickly took screenshots and enlarged the picture so that everyone could better appreciate and study.
As the high-definition picture is enlarged, many details of this thousand-year-old painting are immediately and clearly revealed.
In the blink of an eye, several old men have already reached basic conclusions.
They discussed a few words in a low voice, and then Elder Shan said in a loud voice:
"Xiao Ran, judging from this part of the scroll alone, there is no problem with this "Picture of Emperors of the Past Dynasties", there is no doubt that it is genuine
" "We have also been to Boston before, and we have personally seen this national treasure, and it has not changed in any way"
Hearing this, Xiao Ran immediately nodded excitedly.
"It's Yan Liben's true work, my hard work is not in vain
" "Elder Shan, you introduce this Han Zhao Emperor, let everyone understand"
The words fell, and everyone at the scene rolled their eyes angrily.
Especially Matthew and others.
After listening to Fang Yufei's translation, they were even more angry and secretly complained.
You bastard hard work! Picked up two shocking leaks in vain.
And from our museum to exchange a large number of valuable top antique works of art, just like robbers, where is the hard work?
Such hard work, we also want, the more the better!
Just as these guys were secretly complaining, Elder Shan had already begun to introduce the characters in the painting.
"The emperor in the painting is the eighth emperor of the Western Han Dynasty, Liu Fuling, the Emperor of Han Zhao, he is the youngest son of Liu Che, the emperor of Hanwu, who reigned for thirteen years
" "Although he did not reign for a long time, he died at the age of only twenty-one, but he created a good situation of 'Zhaoxuan Zhongxing', and he was a promising
emperor" "When Yan Liben created this "Picture of Emperors of the Past Dynasties", according to the characteristics of each emperor and the orthodox evaluation of his achievements, he integrated a positive and negative attitude into his pen"
"Although Emperor Han Zhao died early, his historical evaluation is very high, which is reflected in the painting, and Yan Liben shows it as very kingly and far-sighted,...... Next
, Shan Lao briefly introduced the situation of Liu Fuling, Emperor Han Zhao.
With his introduction, everyone has some understanding of this Western Han emperor.
In addition to introducing the situation of Emperor Han Zhao, Shan Lao also commented on the character image of Emperor Han Zhao and a seal that appeared here.
After he finished his introduction, everyone admired for a moment, and Xiao Ran picked up the previous action and continued to unfold the scroll.
At the same time, Elder Shan was still introducing the situation.
"The Emperor Map of the Past Dynasties" is a huge work, 51 centimeters in length and 531 centimeters in width
" "If you add the inscriptions of many literati and emperors in later generations, the total length is more than 10 meters, which is very amazing,......
" While speaking, the second emperor on the "Emperor Map of the Past Dynasties" has appeared in front of everyone's eyes.
This time it was Liu Xiu, the son of the famous plane, the founding emperor of the Eastern Han Dynasty and the Guangwu Emperor.
Liu Xiu, the Guangwu Emperor in the painting, is dressed in a crown, tall and burly, his eyes are shining, and his eyebrows are stretched.
He exudes strong self-confidence everywhere, has a broad mind, and has the courage of a founding monarch.
Behind Guangwu Emperor Liu Xiu, there were also two attendants, respectful.
Compared with the Han Zhao Emperor Liu Fuling, the Guangwu Emperor Liu Xiu is taller in the painting.
This is because Emperor Han Zhao died early, so he looked younger.
Emperor Guangwu lived longer, and he was the founding king, so his image was even taller!
The attendants behind the two emperors were not much different in shape and posture.
With the appearance of Guangwu Emperor Liu Xiu, Xiao Ran stopped the movement of his hand again and began to admire this group of imperial portraits.
In the conference room where he was, as well as in the conference room far away in Beijing, there was an exclamation at the same time.
"This is Guangwu Emperor Liu Xiu, worthy of being the founding king, too imposing!"
"Like the portrait of Emperor Liu Fuling of Han Zhao, there is no problem with the portrait of Emperor Guangwu
" "Judging from these two sets of imperial portraits alone, there is no doubt about this "Picture of Emperors of the Past Dynasties", it is the true work of painting Saint Yan Liben!"
While marveling, several old men gave appraisal conclusions one after another.
Hearing their words, Xiao Ran couldn't help but chuckle and nodded.
He already knew the authenticity of this scroll of the "Emperor Chart of the Past Dynasties".
The Boston Museum of Art did not play any tricks to fool himself with fakes, and this "Picture of Emperors of the Past" is indeed the authentic work of Yan Liben.
The brilliant light and color it radiates are proof of this.
As he spoke, David suddenly asked in surprise:
"Sean, why is the emperor in this "Picture of Emperors of the Ages" so different from the attendants behind them?"
"The emperors in the painting are all tall and majestic, but those attendants are relatively thin
" Xiao Ran turned his head to look at him, and then explained:
"This is the ancient Chinese feudal ethics, the lord is big from a young age, the image of the person in a high position is prominent, the tall and majestic, and the subordinate is short
" "In ancient Chinese painting, especially in figure painting, this is a traditional painting technique,......
Next, He briefly introduced the subordination of the characters in the painting and why he painted it this way.
With his introduction, David and they immediately understood.
Several old men in the video screen nodded frequently, and everyone's eyes were full of appreciation.
After the introduction, Xiao Ran continued to unfold the scroll.
The emperor who appeared with him was the Weiwen Emperor Cao Pi, which was different from the previous two groups of emperors.
Cao Pi in the painting, although he has the momentum of the founding emperor, but he is narrow-minded, domineering and unreserved, and his eyes are pressing.
His lips were tightly closed, and he looked arrogant.
This gesture of Cao Pi is highly similar to the evaluation of him in history, and it can be said to be very expressive!