Rebirth 93: Break off the engagement at the beginning and marry Bai Fumei

Jade tablets are a kind of jade admiration. The jade admiration culture has a long history, which can be traced back to early cultures such as Hongshan, Liangzhu, and Yinxu.From the Warring States Period to the Qin and Han Dynasties, the development of Peiyu reached an unprecedented peak.

During the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty, a historical reform occurred in jade. The originator of this reform was Lu Zigang, which is also the origin of the Zigang Jade Tablet.

In ancient times, jade pendants were a necessity for celebrities and powerful people to show their status. Before the Ming and Qing Dynasties, jade pendants were mostly decorated with round shapes and complex carvings. This mainstream has spanned thousands of years.

During the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty, a famous jade carving master named Lu Zigang emerged in Suzhou.According to historical records, masters of jade carving in Suzhou during the Ming Dynasty included He Si, Wang Xiaoxi and others, with Lu Zigang being the most famous.

Luzigang jade carvings changed the outdated and tacky jade of the Ming Dynasty. They used exquisite jade materials and superb jade carving techniques to incorporate calligraphy and painting arts. At the same time, they also changed the shape of the jade, from the original round to a square or rectangular, generous and solid , like a brand, so it is called Zigang brand for short.

Lu Zigang's change instantly became famous in both the government and the public. In order to obtain a Zigang jade plaque, the dignitaries at that time spent a lot of money.

Chen Yang looked at the jade plaque in front of him. The jade plaque was green-white in color and belonged to a type of jade that was used heavily in the Ming Dynasty.Looking at the carvings on the jade plaque, even after such a long time, the patterns carved on the jade plaque are still clearly visible. Unfortunately, there are many places around the jade plaque that are worn.

In order to avoid negligence, Chen Yang took the jade plaque in his hand and turned it over several times to confirm that it was the Zigang jade plaque.Chen Yang did not come into contact with the Zigang Jade Tablet in later generations. In other words, it is almost impossible to see it on the market. The only one or two pieces are in the Beijing Museum.

I remember that around 08, there was a northern female entrepreneur who went to Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces with a piece of Gang jade tablet to sell. After identification, it was found that the piece of Gang jade tablet in the female entrepreneur's hand was not made by Lu Zigang, but was from the Qing Dynasty. Imitations of modern times.

There are very few records about Lu Zigang. According to the literary and historical records in Taicang, the hometown of the Lu family, Lu Zigang was born around the first year of Jiajing. Suzhou's "Mudu Town Chronicles" records: "Lu Zigang, who was not sixty years old, became a monk and became a monk for more than ten years. Enter the city.”

Because Lu had been a monk for more than ten years in his later years and had no heirs, his skills were passed down by disciples with surnames such as Yao, Guo, and Gu in Zhuanzhuxiang.That is to say, Lu Zigang had no children in his life, but his skills were passed down.

Therefore, although the Zigang jade tablet in the hands of the female entrepreneur came from the late Qing Dynasty, it should have been carved by Lu Zigang's apprentice or disciple. Even so, the jade tablet was sold for a high price of 80 yuan, which shows that the Zigang jade tablet was the value of.

"Son, what's going on?" Chen Guohua asked anxiously, watching his son turn over and over again, "You, Uncle Yang, are not outsiders, you must tell the truth!"

Chen Yang put the jade tablet back in front of Uncle Yang, "Uncle Yang, this jade tablet of yours is real. It should be from the Ming Dynasty. It is very valuable."

After hearing what Chen Yang said, Uncle Yang finally felt relieved and tentatively asked Chen Yang, "How much can it probably be sold for?"

Chen Yang looked up at Uncle Yang and then at his father.Chen Guohua glared at the side, "You must tell the truth! Let me tell you, Uncle Yang hugged you when you were a child. Your mother had no milk when you were a child. If it weren't for Uncle Yang's two cows, you probably wouldn't have survived. So big!”

After hearing what his father said, Chen Yang finally knew where the milk he drank as a child came from. It turned out to be provided by Uncle Yang's family.

"Let me put it this way, if this jade plaque is kept for another ten years, it will be worth at least this amount!" Chen Yang said, extending a palm to gesture.

"5000?" Chen Guohua frowned slightly and said.

Chen Yang shook his head, "50!"

As soon as Chen Yang said this, everyone in the room was shocked.Chen Yang's mother looked at Chen Yang with her mouth wide open; Chen Guohua looked at Chen Yang with wide eyes; Fang Ziwei even stretched her neck to look at the jade plaque, and Uncle Yang almost lost his seat and fell over.

Such an inconspicuous jade plaque would be worth 50 yuan ten years later, which is still the least!

"Son, how much did you say?" Chen Guohua couldn't believe it and asked Chen Yang again.

Chen Yang smiled and nodded, "Dad, you heard that right, 50 is not much less."

"This is the Zigang jade plaque from the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty. Let me tell you this. Before the Ming Dynasty, jade was generally round, such as our common jade pendants, jade buckles used on the belts of the ancients, etc., but from now on Things were different after Jiajing in the Ming Dynasty. A jade master named Lu Zigang came out. He changed the shape of the jade and created the jade plaque, which can be regarded as creating history."

"The jade plaque in Uncle Yang's hand is the Zigang jade plaque carved by Lu Zigang himself during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty. This thing is rarely seen, so it is extremely valuable."

After listening to Chen Yang's explanation, everyone probably understood the reason.They all looked at Uncle Yang. It seemed that Uncle Yang had a master in his ancestors, and he actually had such good things at home.

"My nephew, let me ask you, if I sell it now, how much can I sell it for?" Uncle Yang frowned and asked Chen Yang.

As soon as Uncle Yang said these words, Chen Yang was stunned.He has already told Uncle Yang that as long as this thing is kept for ten or eight years, it will sell for a sky-high price. Why does he want to sell it now?

Chen Yang looked at his father. Chen Guohua understood what his son meant, "Uncle Yang, you have kept such a good thing at home for so many years, not less than the past few years. You are waiting. When the price is good, I will buy it." Take action.”

"If you take action now, you will lose a lot of money. What are you trying to do?"

After saying this, the corners of Uncle Yang's eyes became moist, and he waved his hand towards Chen Guohua, "Xiao Chen, it's too late, it's really too late!"

Chen Guohua was stunned when he saw Uncle Yang like this, "Uncle Yang, are you encountering some difficulty? Please tell us and see if we can help you."

Uncle Yang sighed, and then slowly said, "My wife is lying in the hospital right now. The doctor said that the blood vessels in his head are blocked and the blood cannot flow. If he doesn't have surgery, he will really die. ”

"I really have no choice but to think about it that day. I heard someone said that your son is getting these old things now, so I came here to ask with this jade plaque."

Hearing this, Chen Guohua fell silent, handed Uncle Yang a cigarette, and then helped Uncle Yang light it, "Uncle Yang, where is your son? Don't you have three sons? How can the three families come together to pay for the surgery?" "

Uncle Yang took a long puff of cigarette, then choked and coughed several times. Chen Guohua patted Uncle Yang on the back. Uncle Yang burst into tears and said, "Don't mention it, no one cares. We are old and useless. Who can I can’t count on it either!”

After finishing speaking, Uncle Yang raised his head and looked at Chen Guohua, "Xiao Chen, I don't ask for anything else. Your family has accepted this jade token. As long as it can collect enough money for my wife's surgery, you can help me. Okay. No?"