Collection of Gods

Chapter 405: Recruiting the National Museum Team

Yanjing, early morning.

Dong Wenhui, who had just entered the office and was preparing to hold a morning meeting later, was stunned for a moment when he saw the transoceanic call from Tang Yuan. Although he didn't know why Tang Yuan suddenly called him, he quickly The phone was picked up.

"Dr. Tang, good morning!"

"I just looked at the caller ID. Why are you in Los Angeles?"

Dong Wenhui asked with a smile.

"Director Dong, I have been here in Los Angeles for more than a month for exchange and study." Tang Yuan responded with a smile: "It's four o'clock in the afternoon here now. If I make this call later, I may The sun is going to set.”

The two parties had some friendship with each other because of the Twenty-Four Seals of the Ming Dynasty. Although the two had not had much contact with each other after signing the lease contract of the Twenty-Four Seals of the Ming Dynasty, Dong Wenhui was still very enthusiastic about Tang Yuan and could not even exchange pleasantries. There was no embarrassment at all.

"Director Dong, to be honest, I called you today to ask for something."

After a brief exchange of greetings, Tang Yuan didn't beat around the bush and said straight to the point.

"Director Tang, if you have something to do, it doesn't hurt to say it."

"As long as it's within my capabilities, I will do my best."

Dong Wenhui raised his brows slightly. Although he was a little confused in his heart, he didn't hesitate at all in his words. The scene was very beautiful.

"With Director Dong's words, I feel relieved."

Tang Yuan smiled and then explained: "Director Dong, the thing is like this. I attended a private collection exchange meeting in Los Angeles two days ago and accidentally purchased a tripod from the late Spring and Autumn Period. Bronze..."

"what?"

"A tripod-shaped bronze vessel from the late Spring and Autumn Period?"

"Director Tang, do you really mean what you say?"

Before Tang Yuan finished speaking, Dong Wenhui couldn't help but exclaimed.

"Yes."

"I've had someone test it, and it turns out that this tripod-shaped bronze vessel is from the late Spring and Autumn Period. Moreover, this tripod-shaped bronze vessel is extremely well-preserved, and its appearance is the best among the best."

Naturally, it has not been tested. With the mysterious ancient ring, Tang Yuan does not need to send this tripod-shaped bronze to a professional institution for testing. The private collection exchange meeting he just mentioned was purely for him. Explain clearly the origin of this tripod-shaped bronze vessel and make it up.

As for whether Dong Wenhui believes it or not, he has no way to verify it, because the private collection exchange meeting is a social occasion that exists in the top society. It has strong privacy and high threshold. As long as he needs to keep it confidential. Of course, no one can force him.

"Tang Dong, this is a tripod-shaped bronze vessel from the late Spring and Autumn Period."

"If you buy a national treasure-level cultural relic from someone else, how much will it cost?"

Dong Wenhui asked curiously.

"Ha ha……"

"It's really expensive."

"But this is a cultural treasure left to us by our ancestors. Now it is living overseas. No matter how expensive it is, I have to buy it back."

Tang Yuan laughed twice and gave a slightly vague answer.

Dong Wenhui saw that Tang Yuan was unwilling to say more, so he wisely did not ask any more questions, and instead asked Tang Yuan: "Dr. Tang, what you just said about asking for something, is it related to this tripod-shaped bronze vessel?" related?"

"Yes."

Tang Yuan responded, and then continued: "Director Dong, after I bought this tripod-shaped bronze vessel, I weighed it a little, and I found that its weight was much higher than that of a bronze vessel of the same volume, so I doubt it. There is something inside this tripod-shaped bronze vessel.”

"However, this tripod-shaped bronze vessel is so old that the lid of the tripod-shaped bronze vessel has been completely integrated with the body of the tripod. If it is forcibly opened, it will cause great damage to the tripod-shaped bronze vessel."

"I called Director Dong this time because I wanted to temporarily hire a professional team from Director Dong to help me separate the tripod lid from the tripod body without damaging the bronze tripod, so as to take out the contents inside. .”

"For this loan, I will provide first-class round-trip air tickets and five-star hotel accommodation. Regardless of success or failure, I will pay the National Museum 200 million for this loan. If I can successfully replace the tripod lid and body Separate, I will pay another 500 million to the National Museum as an additional reward." "How about it?"

"Director Dong, are you willing to do this for me?"

Tang Yuan directly stated all the conditions for the loan. If he agreed, he would get 200 million yuan, and after the job was completed, he would still have 500 million yuan. Such conditions were not unreasonable.

When Dong Wenhui heard this, he did not give an answer immediately, but thought for a moment, and finally replied to Tang Yuan: "Dong Tang, do we have to fly our expert team to Los Angeles? Can you bring the tripod-shaped bronze vessel with you?" When we come back, how about we separate the tripod lid and tripod body in Yanjing?"

"As you know, our experts are all members of the National Museum. If they want to go abroad to work, the various procedures are very troublesome. They need approval at many levels from many departments, and there is also a lot of professional equipment. They want to take it out of the country. It’s also difficult.”

Dong Wenhui's tone was a little awkward. Although he didn't say it clearly, Tang Yuan could hear the rejection in his words.

"Oh……"

"So that's it. I didn't think carefully about it. If that's the case, let's forget about it."

"I will contact Director Su of the Palace Museum later to see if he has time. Originally, I planned to successfully separate the tripod cover from the tripod body. After taking out the contents of the tripod body, I will remove the tripod. The bronze ware will be loaned to our National Museum for two years."

"Looking at it now, hey..."

At the end of the sentence, Tang Yuan pretended to sigh.

Dong Wenhui, who was still hesitant at first, suddenly became concerned when he heard that Tang Yuan planned to lease the tripod-shaped bronze to the National Museum for two years, and that Tang Yuan planned to seek help from Su Ping of the Palace Museum. remove.

"and many more!"

"Dr. Tang, look, don't be impatient!"

"I said there are more troubles and difficulties, but are we people who are afraid of troubles and difficulties?"

"If there are difficulties, solve them; if there are troubles, solve them!"

"I have agreed to this matter. I will allocate manpower to you later and have them prepare to go to Los Angeles. With the expert level of our National Museum, we will ensure that the tripod lid and tripod identity will be provided to you without damaging the tripod-shaped bronze vessel itself. leave."

When Dong Wenhui saw that Tang Yuan was about to hang up the phone, he didn't hesitate anymore and responded directly to the matter.

There are only a few tripod-shaped bronzes from the late Spring and Autumn Period in the entire National Museum. If they can be successfully rented, it will be another huge publicity stunt. If Dong Wenhui gives this opportunity to Su Ping of the Palace Museum, then he is a pure fool. .

"Director Dong, are you really not in trouble?"

"I'm quite anxious..."

Tang Yuan said slightly tactfully.

"rest assured!"

"Give me two days!"

“Guaranteed to get them on a plane to Los Angeles!”

Dong Wenhui immediately assured him with certainty.

"All right……"

"Then I'm waiting for good news from Director Dong."

When Tang Yuan heard this, the corners of his lips curled up slightly, and then the two briefly chatted for a few words before hanging up the phone.

"It's done!"

After successfully solving a major issue on his mind, Tang Yuan lightly snapped his fingers. He was in a good mood. He then stood up and came to the desk, picked up the Taoist information he had collected, and continued to read...

(End of this chapter)