Song Wenjing continued to observe calmly. In fact, he was already thinking about how to trick him into pocketing this treasure.
From the outside, this seal is moist and shiny, and it is also covered with a thick layer of patina. It must have gone through a long process of plating jade.
The so-called patina is a professional term for antiques. It is an oxide layer formed by long-term oxidation on the surface of cultural relics. After years of contact, antique artifacts form a natural luster on the surface.
Generally speaking, the older it is, the thicker the coating is.
To use the simplest analogy, the bamboo mat you bought in the market always feels a bit prickly when you first sleep on it. But as time goes by, this feeling will disappear. And after ten or even twenty years
Afterwards, you will find that the top of the bamboo mat has become smooth and shiny. This is also the so-called patina.
In addition, the top of this seal is engraved with two dragons playing with beads. Generally speaking, in ancient times, dragons represented the sky. Those who can use such ornaments must represent the royal family.
As for the six-character seal inscription on the seal: "An ancient rare treasure of the emperor," this six-character seal inscription is definitely beyond the level that ordinary craftsmen can achieve.
There are various indications that this seal is one of more than 1,000 seals made by Emperor Qianlong during his lifetime.
Since it is a genuine product, it is impossible to purchase this seal with the few hundred yuan in Song Wenjing's pocket. Even in the 1980s, when prices were low and the actual purchasing power of a few hundred yuan was very strong, this was still the case.
After all, they are also used by the emperor. Although there are many imperial seals of Qianlong, most of them are in museums, and there are still very few in private collections.
In addition, Emperor Qianlong was a legendary figure, and his seal was of course worth a lot of money.
Since you can't tell the truth, you can only think of ways to deceive and see if you can win.
"Uncle, what are the words engraved under this seal?" Song Wenjing asked deliberately.
"You ask me, who should I ask? I only went to private school for one year. At that time, there were continuous wars, so there was no time for you to go to school." The uncle couldn't help recalling the past with some indignation.
It turned out that the uncle was not a native of Shuzhou, but from the north. In the 1930s, the country was not peaceful, and various factions and warlords were fighting with each other. The family that was originally quite wealthy gradually disappeared as they were displaced.
This seal was purchased by the uncle's father from another friend during his exile.
"Then how much did your father spend to buy this thing from a friend?" Song Wenjing continued to talk.
"That's a lot of money." The uncle stretched out his hands and wanted to say eight oceans, but then he shrunk back and said, "A whole fifteen oceans. Oceans were precious in those days, but not like now."
Looking at the expression, movements and tone of words of the old man in front of him, Song Wenjing became even more convinced that this man was not a liar. He was really ignorant and didn't even know the seal script.
If there really was a liar who could do this, then he would admit it. Besides, the stuff was really good, at least he didn't see any trace of fraud.
In fact, there is a way to verify the authenticity of this seal. There are many cultural relics stamped by Emperor Qianlong in the provincial capital Jinling City. As long as they verify each other, you can draw a conclusion.
Of course, the most important thing right now is to take down the things first to avoid a long night of nightmares, and we will talk about the rest later.
"Uncle, please don't lie to me. This seal is indeed made of Shoushan stone. Your old man did not lie to you. But if you say it is the seal of Emperor Qianlong, I guess he is ignorant." Song Wenjing continued to lie.
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Upon hearing this, the old man seemed a little anxious, "I heard from my old man that the person who sold it to him was his friend and said it was the emperor's seal. As for whether it belonged to Qianlong, the old man didn't say."
"Uncle, don't you think about it, can the emperor's seal be among the people? Generally, the emperor's seal is either carried with him or kept in the palace, with a dedicated person responsible for taking care of it. Even after death, it is either buried with him or kept
Get up. How can it be easily obtained by others?"
Song Wenjing pretended to be disdainful, and at the same time explained to the uncle how the palace objects were preserved. He even told the uncle some secrets about the palace that he had seen while reading unofficial history.
The uncle was obviously interested, especially in the so-called palace secrets. His interest was greatly increased. Instead, he put the seal matter aside.
People all have a certain curiosity-seeking mentality.
In the 1980s, when information sources were limited, knowledge was limited, and most people didn't even have televisions, someone telling you a so-called secret could really arouse the interest of many people.
Song Wenjing caught the opponent's mentality and quickly established a good relationship with the opponent.
In my previous life, I watched a lot of these court dramas, and I can probably remember some of the plots. Coupled with the so-called secrets I saw on the Internet, I was immediately attentive as if I was listening to Song Wenjing's storytelling.
What were the top ten tortures of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, and what stories Dorgon and Empress Xiaozhuang had to tell. Listening to such things made the uncle fascinated, and he even discussed the top ten tortures with Song Wenjing.
Half an hour later, Song Wenjing, who was so thirsty, finally started to get to the point, but the uncle still had some unfinished ideas.
"Uncle, we have been talking for a long time, and we are all far away. Let me tell you, don't lie to me. Your father couldn't have exchanged fifteen oceans for this thing. I estimate that it was only ten oceans at most.
Yes. This thing is indeed a seal made of Shoushan stone, but it can never be the emperor’s royal treasure."
The uncle didn't understand any of this. He just heard his father say it when he was young. It wasn't handed over to him until his death, saying that it was made of Shoushan stone and might be the seal of Emperor Qianlong.
This shows that the old man was not very knowledgeable at that time, he just heard people say this.
Now, hearing the young man explain it to him, he no longer doubted it.
"Young man, even if it's not Emperor Qianlong's seal, it's still made of Shoushan stone, and it's quite old. The price must not be low. Do you still have money to accept it?"
Seeing that he had finally given up his obsession with the other party and was planning to sell only the Shoushan stone seal, Song Wenjing finally relaxed.
After arguing with him for a long time, the purpose was to make the other party believe in his own judgment. If the other party still insisted that it was Qianlong's seal, he would definitely not be able to win this business.
Even if people don't understand, how can the price of the emperor's seal be so low?
What's more, it is the best among Shoushan stones, Tianhuang stone.
Of course, Song Wenjing could not tell the other party this information, he would only buy it as an ordinary Shoushan stone.
"Uncle, we are quite compatible. Let's do this. I'll pay 50 yuan for this seal. How about it?"
When the uncle heard this, he shook his head like a rock candy drum, "You're kidding, this is an old item. I think it's at least 180 years old, and it's made of Shoushan stone, and the carving is very good. Your price is too low."
Of course the price was low, Song Wenjing did it deliberately.
"Uncle, the monthly salary of ordinary workers in our city is only forty or fifty yuan. This price is not low. How about you make a price and I see if I can get it, I will accept it; if it exceeds my expectations, I will accept it."
It can only mean that this thing has no connection with me."
The uncle obviously doesn't know how much this thing is worth, and he has no way to ask, let alone anyone asking him about this seal.
Hearing Song Wenjing's offer of 50 yuan, he followed his usual shopping habit of bargaining for half the price. But he thought about it and directly asked for 100 yuan. He even shouted that if there was no 100 yuan, he would rather keep it at home.
At this time, Song Wenjing was already feeling happy. He offered a price of 50 yuan, leaving plenty of room for the other party to increase the price.
But he didn't expect that the other party directly shouted out 100 yuan, which made him overjoyed. Even when the uncle shouted out 100 yuan, he almost blurted out and agreed directly.
But that's not how business works. If he agreed so easily, the other party might regret it immediately.
Things that are too easy to obtain seem unreal.
"Uncle, your price is too high. How can you raise the price like this? You are too shrewd. Anyone who does business with you will lose money!" Song Wenjing flattered the other party one after another, raising the price to the highest level.
Gao Gao said, "70 yuan. I had a heavy bleeding today. I'm really scared of you."
The uncle obviously felt very comfortable being photographed, but he still adhered to his principle and continued to bid 100 yuan.
The two of them began to talk to each other about the price.
More than ten minutes later, Song Wenjing, with a helpless and painful expression, took out 90 yuan from his pocket and handed it to the proud man.
"Hey, charging such a high price, I wonder if I can still make money!"
Song Wenjing shook his head, pulled up the cart, and left the road with an unhappy expression.
But the uncle stood there, holding a wad of bills in his hand, with a proud look on his face, "Small, bargain with me, your hair hasn't even grown yet!"