Dong Qingshan smiled and nodded, "It's basically the case."

So, Dong Qingshan mentioned two things about adulthood to everyone. It was the first time that Dong Tianyue heard his grandfather talk about these two things, and he listened very seriously.

It is not uncommon for collectors to donate their collections to the country. For example, Zhang Boju, one of the "Four Young Masters of the Republic of China" during the Republic of China period, is a typical representative. Although Zhang Boju is not as famous as Zhang Xueliang, the leader of the four young masters, he is a literary and artistic genius. Zhang Boju is not only knowledgeable and talented, but also a top appreciation and collector.

In 1956, the Palace Museum received an extremely precious gift: the famous collector Zhang Boju and his wife Pan Su donated eight calligraphy works including Lu Ji's "Pingfu Tie", Du Mu's "Zhang Haohao Poem", Fan Zhongyan's "Praise of Taoist Costume" and Huang Tingjian's "Cursive Stories" for free.

Back then, Dong Qingshan had just been born and experienced. After hearing this, he was shocked to not sleep well for several nights. What a realm! He knew the value of those calligraphy and paintings, and each one was at the level of a national treasure. For example, if "Pingfu Tie" was taken out for auction, it would be priceless! The most important thing is not the question of money, but the collectors are reluctant to leave it.

In the past, Zhang Boju was almost killed in order to protect "Pingfu Tie". Wang's pseudo spy Ding Xueshan kidnapped Zhang Boju in the spring of 1941, and the ransom was 200 gold bars. Such a sky-high price was intended to force the Zhang family to sell the treasure of "Pingfu Tie". Zhang Boju would rather die than follow and went on a hunger strike to protest.

Pan Su, who was eager to save people, did not have the usual female behavior at this critical moment. She did not hesitate and refused to betray "Pingfu Tie" because she did not cherish her husband's life, but she said sternly: "My husband is now in the hands of the kidnappers. My life and death are uncertain, and I am worried. However, I will not sell "Pingfu Tie" to save my husband. No one knows Boju better than me. In his eyes, "Pingfu Tie" is as heavy as life. If he sells this post and unfortunately loses abroad, even if he is saved, his heart will be withered, even though he is still alive. I cannot remove the pillars of his life, and Boju will not. My husband's life cannot be abandoned like "Pingfu Tie". If I really can't save my husband, I accept my fate. At most, I will meet him in the next life. At most, I will still be a loving couple in the next life!"

When Dong Qingshan heard about this past, he was moved and burst into tears. He thought that the real collector should be like Zhang Boju and his wife! It was the first time he realized what a real collector was! This incident also made him have an idea that he would have an explanation before he died.

After that, another person touched Dong Qingshan, that is, Zhao Tailai, a Chinese from the British.

In 1991, Zhao Tailai donated 853 cultural relics of various types to the Yancheng Museum in Jiangsu Province in two sessions, and 32 calligraphy and painting works by famous artists of the Qing Dynasty to the Museum of Chinese History, including the bamboo slips of "The Art of War" written by Qianlong, the scroll of "Hundred Beauties" painted by Wen Zhengming of the Ming Dynasty, and the chrysanthemum stone from the Old Summer Palace and other national treasures.

Later, Zhao Tailai donated more than 10,000 collections to the Guangzhou Art Museum, of which nearly 10,000 were national first- and second-level cultural relics.

Although some collectors suspected that there were fakes in the collection donated by Zhao Tailai, there was no evidence. Then again, even if there were a few high imitations from the Republic of China or Wan Qing in the more than 10,000 collections donated by Zhao Tailai, it would not prevent people from admiring his noble spirit and collection realm!

What is the ultimate meaning of collection? Dong Qingshan kept asking himself, and later he finally understood that it was for inheritance! The later he went, Dong Qingshan wanted to be the second Zhang Boju, but he couldn't and didn't dare. This is also the reason why Dong Qingshan didn't accept the treasure chest.

Don’t Dong Qingshan likes the collection of brocade boxes very much? Why didn’t he accept this treasure chest? In addition to the precious and special treasure chest, there are two other reasons.

First, he would definitely give the "Wing Chun Internal Power and Mind Method" to his third brother Liang Hua, and also give it to Gao Yide as a favor; second, "Xuanhe Secret Record" is too precious, and giving it to the country can make up for this vacancy in the Palace Museum, but Dong Qingshan could not come forward, so he could only let his apprentice come forward.

After listening to the story, Gao Yide and Dong Tianyue were both taught. Dong Tianyue thought about it, Gao Yide sighed: "It turns out that this is the highest level of collection! Art and morality are inferior to that! If it weren't for the master's enlightenment, I wouldn't have thought of donating the "Xuanhe Secret Record" to the country."

"Artistic and morality, I'm just giving it to my third brother with a good idea. I don't care what you do with the brocade box and the "Xuanhe Secret Record". It's your business to donate it to the country." Dong Qingshan said. He didn't want Gao Yide to think that being a master forced him to do this.

"Donate, why don't you donate!" Gao Yide said: "This thing was originally given to you by the master. If you say donate, donate, and you donate it in my name, why not do it?"

"Okay!" Dong Qingshan nodded with some relief: "You don't have to be anxious, otherwise you will blame me, the old man if you regret it in the future. You can discuss with Ling Feng after you go back."

"Yes, master!" Gao Yide said. But when he thought that the master liked this puzzle treasure chest very much, that one would also donate it to the country?

"Master, please stay the treasure chest, right?" Gao Yide asked.

"Let's donate it together. There seems to be no treasure chests of this level of mechanism puzzles in the Forbidden City, but there are some mahogany brocade boxes, but they are not as good as this." Dong Qingshan said.

As soon as the old man said this, Dong Tianyue panicked. What if this box was donated to the country, what should I do if the second floor of the treasure inside? Depending on the situation, grandpa didn’t know that there was a second floor of this box!

Just as Gao Yide was about to speak, Dong Tianyue said first: "Grandpa, I am very fascinated by this mechanism puzzle. Can you ask my senior brother to lend me a few days to watch before deciding when to donate it to the country?"

Gao Yide smiled and said, "What's the problem? As long as the master is willing, it's okay to give it to the junior brother!"

Dong Qingshan looked at Dong Tianyue deeply, and he was so furious. Could it be that grandpa saw something?

"Yue'er, tell me the truth. Do you want to play with me for a few days, or do you want your senior brother to give it to you? I've agreed that even if I agree to your senior brother to give it to you, this box cannot be considered your year-end assessment!" said Mr. Dong.

Dong Tianyue was shocked. Unexpectedly, what grandfather thought about was the matter of handing over antiques at the end of the year. It wasn’t the same thing.

"Haha, of course it doesn't count. Grandpa agreed?" Dong Tianyue was overjoyed.

"I have no objection, please ask your senior brother. Moreover, I would like to remind you that even if your senior brother promises to give it to you, this thing cannot be taken. Sooner or later, it will be given to the country for treasure, so that this kind of puzzle technology can be passed on!" Dong Qingshan said.

"Yes, grandpa! Senior brother, grandpa agrees!" Dong Tianyue smiled at Gao Yide.

"Since the master has agreed, what else can I have? Give it, please pack it!" Gao Yide handed over the treasure chest and said with a smile.

After the identification of the treasure chest, it was almost a little bit and everyone was hungry. Gao Lingfeng invited everyone to his "Lingfeng Restaurant" for a meal. While drinking, Gao Yide answered a call and was called by Gui Yumeng from the calligraphy and painting department. He said that Mu Xiyan came back from the United States two days later and could ask her to identify the painting.

"Yu Meng, that girl Xiyan has already told me about this. Are you trying to ask about the list of personnel who participated in the appraisal of the calligraphy and painting team? You decided on this, but there is someone who is not of the level, but you must participate in the special order." Gao Yide continued the phone.

"Who? Could it be the new Dong Tianyue?" Gui Yumeng asked in a guess.

"Yes, I'm specially approved. If anyone has any objections, come to me directly!" Gao Yide said seriously.
Chapter completed!