360 Strong Selfishness
“Understanding.”
At this time, Mr. Zhang suddenly woke up and said in surprise: "By the way, there is still an inner model. If the belly of the piano has not been peeled off, then the inner model inside should be credible."
"Old Zhang, don't be too happy too early."
At the same time, Mr. Qin shook his head and continued to pour cold water on it: "If this is a copy, then at the beginning, he would have the intention to make a falsification. Then even if there is a model in his belly, it would not be much credible."
Hearing this, Wang Guan scratched his head and thought for a while, then frowned and said, "Then let go of the cleverness, cut the patterns, and start with the materials of the guqin. Judging from the literature and history materials, the Jiaoweiqin is made of wutong wood, which should be easier to identify. By the way, the surface of the guqin is wutong wood. Does anyone know what material is the base of the guqin?"
Generally speaking, the production of the guqin must be divided into two parts. One is the base of the guitar and the other is the surface of the guitar. The base of the guitar is relatively
o, the piano surface is thicker. The two parts are made of different materials and then put together to form a complete guqin.
"The base of the guqin is mostly made of harder wood such as citrus, elm wood, huā pear, etc.." At the right time, Mr. Zhang hesitated and hesitated: "As for what material the base of the jiaoweiqin is, there is no record of this in the literary and historical materials."
"I knew that the legendary famous Qin Luqi, the surface of the zither is wutong, the bottom of the zither is Zimu, and there is an inscription for Tongzi's melody in the zither." Old Tian pondered: "However, Cai Yong is also a famous scholar. He is more particular about making zithers. The bottom of the zither should be Zimu."
"No matter what material it is, can it be immortal for two thousand years?"
Mr. Qin seemed to be addicted to pouring cold water, and continued to attack: "Even if it is well maintained, the wooden structure should undergo some changes. For example, decay, crispy..."
Everyone really doesn't know how to argue about this issue. Because there has never been a guqin physical object for two thousand years as evidence, so everyone naturally doesn't know what changes will happen to the materials of the guqin after two thousand years.
"Tu tuk!"
At this moment, Wang Guan walked over and tapped it gently on the back of the piano. He heard the sound was solid and there was no sign of crispness. For a moment, everyone was silent and the disappointment became stronger.
After a while, Wang Guan said, "Old Qin, do you think this is a copy of the Southern and Northern Dynasties? But the Southern and Northern Dynasties are only two or three hundred years old since the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty..."
"I didn't say just now that two or three hundred years are enough to change the dynasty." Old Qin shook his head and said, "Wang Guan, it's not just you, we all hope that this is true Jiaoweiqin. However, this requires ironclad evidence and cannot be emotional." br
"The identification of the guqin is very complicated, and there is no ironclad evidence. Whether it is broken patterns, materials, or engraving, it is difficult to determine the age and authenticity of a guqin, so they must be comprehensively examined to achieve roughly accurate."
At the same time, Mr. Zhang thoughtfully said: "However, I know a way, which may prove whether this is the real Jiaoweiqin."
"What's the solution?" Yu Feibai asked quickly.
In an instant, several old men said in unison: "Sound!"
"Haha, it's really a hero who sees it a little bit like the same." Zhang laughed and explained: "The sound quality of the piano is influenced by the aesthetic tastes of the times, and is different from generation to generation. Generally speaking, the sound of the piano in the Tang and Northern Song dynasties is more grand, loose and moist, the Southern Song dynasties is more quiet and peaceful, and the Yuan dynasties is more clear and vigorous."
"Based on these different sound qualities, we can make a general judgment on the age of the guqin." Speaking of this, Mr. Zhang said a little solemnly: "Others can be imitated, but the sound is definitely not fake."
"Voice?"
At this time, Yu Feibai was a little stunned and couldn't help but shake his head and said, "This is a bit mysterious. You know, there is no unified standard for the quality of the sound."
"Who said there is no sound? The sound has nine virtues, clear, round, even, and quiet. Human power may be strong; but the four transparent, moist, strange, and ancient are all derived from heaven." Qin Lao retorted: "It is said that when the Zhongjiao Taiqin is played, the tone is wonderful and unparalleled. It will definitely meet these nine standards, or even exceed these standards."
"Of course, the pianos handed down from ancient times do not necessarily have the better the older the sound. There are many examples that the pianos of the Tang and Song dynasties also have mediocre sounds for various reasons. On the contrary, the pianos of the Ming and Qing dynasties also have excellent sounds."
Mr. Zhang denied his previous remarks and immediately turned around: "But Jiaowei Qin is different. It is definitely not because of Cai Yong's fame. Ancient literati and famous scholars were not that hypocritical. If Jiaowei is not a good zither, they would definitely not praise him against their will."
"It's like the famous zithers such as Jiuxiao Huanpei, Spring Thunder, Ancient Relics, and Great Sage Relics. It's not because they are called famous zithers because they are old, but because their tone has been recognized by the world, they have their current status."
Mr. Tian also said, "So let's put aside the many controversies and listen to the tone of the piano first. If the tone is beautiful and beautiful, then slowly evaluate its origin. If the tone is mediocre, then there is no need to argue anymore. It's not bad to turn around and put it in the study as a souvenir."
Everyone understands what Mr. Tian means. If the guqin sound is mediocre, it will have no value. It is just a viewing display. If you go deeper and say something to heart, even if you can prove that this is the real Jiaowei Qin in the future, everyone will never admit it.
After all, in everyone's impression, the tone of the Jiaowei Qin should be very perfect, how could it be mediocre? Even if this is the real product, it is just that the body of the piano was damaged during the process of passing on the world, so it can no longer play a wonderful rhythm.
In this regard, everyone would rather believe that this is a fake piano than let the mediocre real piano destroy the legendary myth that was established after two thousand years, and even more so, they would not shake the status of the four famous pianos in the history of Chinese culture.
This is human nature. People are always full of fantasies and praises for things that cannot be touched. But one day everyone finds that the things they are hailed on the altar are not as beautiful as they imagined. Then, while the fantasy is shattered, that thing will probably make everyone abandon it like a piece of grass.
"If you want to test the sound, you have to fix the piano."
At this time, Yu Feibai scratched his head and said, "Old Zhang, Mr. Qin, can you practice the piano?"
"No!" Mr. Zhang and others shook their heads one after another, asking them to discuss the guqin's quiz and make them very clear. But if they really want to repair it, no one dares to take on this job. If you have a specialty in your profession, that is the truth that is universal.
"We don't understand, but some people are proficient." Old Qin smiled and said, "If those zither masters know that there is this famous zither that may be Jiaowei here, there is no need to invite them, and they will fly over."
"That's certain."
Zhang Laoshen agreed and then said, "Wang Guan, if you have no objection, I will call someone to come."
"Well……"
Wang Guan hesitated for a while, and before he could respond, the old people next to him had already started discussing who to call him.
"If you want to talk about the restoration of the guqin, it must be that the Shi master of the Yushan Qin School is excellent in craftsmanship." Mr. Tian first said: "He himself is a master of qin making and an authentic inheritor of the Yushan Qin School. He can be both excellent in qin skills."
"Master Shi's craftsmanship must be good, but Master Zhao from Lingnan Qin School is more experienced..."
"If you want to talk about the rich experience, Master Liu from the Guangling School is even more powerful. He once restored the famous Qin Ice Spring of the Ming Dynasty, and completely adopted retro craftsmanship to make the guqin look brand new, while also maintaining the original quaint atmosphere."
"Hey, it is very normal to practice ancient times. The most important thing in repairing the guqin is to have a stable sound quality. To put it bluntly, it is to use Yueshan, Chenglu, Zhenchi strips, Guanjiao and other accessories to fully display the tone of the guqin."
Old Bai pondered: "I know an expert who specializes in making these accessories..."
"The side door is too side door." Old Qin rubbed two walnuts with his palms and shook his head and said, "When practicing the piano, you should pay attention to a whole, and you cannot generalize it by side...
Just as several old people were discussing fiercely, Yu Feibai touched Wang Guan's arm and whispered: "It seems that Miss Qinyue is a zither maker, and she should know how to make zithers. Why don't you suggest that she try it?"
"At this time, where is our turn to speak?" Wang Guan smiled bitterly and signaled: "How about you go and propose?"
"Forget it, I don't want to scold me." Yu Feibai shook his head quickly.
Wang Guan smiled lightly, but in fact, he didn't blame the elderly for taking their own initiative and ignoring themselves. Because he knew that the old seniors were enthusiastic and eager to confirm the origin of this guqin. The reason why they argued endlessly was that they wanted to make the guqin perfectly, so they actively proposed the most powerful guqin expert in their minds.
It’s just that there are too many people, and they are inevitably disagreeing and each other holds their own opinions. After a long argument, Mr. Tian suddenly turned around and said, “Lao Zhang, why don’t you talk? Do you have different opinions?”
"Are you finished arguing?" At this time, Mr. Zhang slowly said: "It's not that I have different opinions, but that I know your little thoughts, huāhuā intestines."
"What little thoughts, huāhuā intestines." Bai Lao said dissatisfied: "Zhang Dapao, don't slander people casually."
"Do I slander you?" Zhang Lao glared and said, "Look at the people you mentioned, the Yushan Qin School, the Guangling Qin School, the Lingnan Qin School... are all from the south. Most of the truly skilled and experienced Qin Clothes experts are in the Palace Museum in Beijing. Why didn't you mention it?"
In an instant, Mr. Qin and others stopped talking and bowed their heads to drink tea, feeling a little embarrassed.
"Why don't you say anything? Not saying anything means you have a ghost in your heart." Old Zhang said angrily: "You are also old seniors, and you still have such strong selfishness, and you are not afraid of jokes from juniors."
"What selfishness?" Yu Feibai was a little confused.
Chapter completed!