Japan provides a total of 10 cultural relics that can be exchanged this time, and the overall quality is very high. In addition to the Saint series of porcelain plate paintings and gold masks, which are a great advantage in Li Yi's opinion, the remaining 6 pieces are a set of bamboo slips from the Warring States Period, and their value is probably above these two.

There are 11 bamboo slips in total, each of which is 28.5 cm in length, with 22-24 characters engraved on it. One of them has some loss in the upper part, but it should only lose 5 to 7 words depending on the appearance, and it will not cause too much trouble for the deciphering of the entire text.

"Director Tian, ​​have you studied the writings of the Warring States Period?"

After looking at it, the information only shows that the age of these bamboo slips was in the middle and late Warring States Period, and it is noted that this era was measured and corrected by the Carbon 14th year, but there was no word for the translation, and I don’t know if it was not deciphered or deciphered deliberately and not written.

"I may know a few more oracle bone inscriptions. It's better to forget it from the Warring States Period, it's too complicated."

Tian Zechuan shook his head. After the oracle bone inscriptions of the Shang Dynasty and the Western Zhou Dynasty and the Spring and Autumn Period, the development of Chinese characters reached the Warring States Period that began in the fifth century BC, and there was a great change.

This change is mainly because the vassal states are in charge of their own affairs and do not belong to each other. The centralization of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty is almost completely lost, and even the characters are written in their own words. Therefore, there are many differences in the shape structure and writing style of the characters of each country.

In addition, with the development of economy and culture, the materials and scope of writing were more popular during this period. In addition to bronze inscriptions, pottery, bamboo and silk inscriptions, currency inscriptions, seal inscriptions, etc. also appeared in large numbers, which made the Chinese characters used in different regions show different styles. According to research, Warring States characters can be divided into at least five major systems, namely the Qi system, the Yan system, the Jin system, the Chu system, and the Qin system.

These words not only have bright regional colors, but also have a large number of vulgar, different and simplified characters. Many experts who have been immersed in this area for many years have a headache, let alone outsiders like them.

"I'm afraid there are traps here! If these bamboo slips record very important historical events, or can clarify some difficult issues that have been debated in a long time in academic terms, or the events recorded are not found in the past documents, their value cannot be estimated at all. On the contrary, the value is average. If the Japanese deliberately refuses to translate the text, this is probably the idea?"

After a rough look at the content, Li Yi was sure that he only knew a few words in it, and he didn't know whether it was right or not. He couldn't help but suspect that the Japanese side had the intention of adding these bamboo slips to the exchange directory.

"No way? They probably didn't decipher it? In fact, if we want to know the meaning of these words, it is very simple. As long as we send these photos back to China, even if we cannot decipher them all in the short term, it is still very simple to figure out what is recorded. What is the meaning of their doing this?"

Li Yi thought about it and it was indeed the reason. It did not mean that you had to exchange things immediately when you saw them. You could find a general idea by just a few days. Moreover, maybe the title of this text can be given by the spirit-based card, so that you can know the general content and value.

"I've read it all? Judging from this directory, the Japanese side should be very sincere. Otherwise, let's talk about it first?"

"Well! Let's talk about it first, but how to talk about it, we have to plan it first. Have they said how many times we can change?"

Tian Zechuan smiled bitterly and changed it to a few more times. After reading this directory, he felt that it would be profitable if he changed it.

"Haha, Director Tian, ​​you can't think so. You must know that your worn shoes and his treasures have different starting points, and the value of the things is different. I think we can try to eat them all!"

"All? Impossible? Bamboo slips and gold masks are easy to say. Although they are national treasures, the specific value is difficult to define. It may be okay to compete for it. However, like porcelain and ancient paintings, there are basically auction prices as references. Not to mention the set of porcelain board paintings, it is the pastel hollow heart-turning bottle from the Qianlong period. I am afraid that it will not be able to get it down for tens of millions..."

"Is that true? Then how much do you think Ono Daofeng's "My Lu" is worth?"

"No matter how valuable it is, it is just a piece of calligraphy, and it only has dozens of words. Even if you consider that you have to collect "Three-Body Poems" may have a premium, how much value can it be?"

"No, different, the meaning is different. Just like when you see these things, you want to lose everything and take them for yourself. I believe that this Japanese mind will only be more urgent than us, so we must never give in. At least we must ensure that the pastel heart-turning bottle, porcelain board painting, gold mask, bamboo slips, and…."

Li Yi looked through the information and pointed to Lan Ying's "Huayue Autumn High Picture" and said:

"And this one, as for that cloisonne, I just think it's a big deal..."

Tian Zechuan smiled bitterly. It seems that there is no big difference between asking for these six items and not giving in at all. But just having this confidence is good. When negotiating, I am afraid that the bottom line will be uncertain. In that case, I may be defeated by being tested by the other party a few times.

"Are you sure you choose these two options?"

"Well, no hurry anyway, I have to worry about it all for a while! I think Japan should have considered this possibility when providing this directory. And if they are very confident, they will not provide us with so many choices. Since they have taken it out, they will have the awareness of not being able to take it back!"

"Okay! It's good that you can make up your mind. To be honest, I'm afraid that you will fall in love with something, and in the end you will suffer a great loss in order to protect such things...nnd, this time I'll let them taste the taste of beating a dog with meat buns and fighting a dog without going back!"

Li Yi rolled his eyes, what are you saying this? Is there anyone who said that?

However, Tian Zechuan didn't notice his words and continued to talk excitedly.

"You don't know that we have never suffered any grievances in order to return over the years. Now we have finally had the opportunity to stand on an equal position with them. I think we should not leave any way out, just a fixed price, either exchange them all or not. I believe that we will win in the end!"

Li Yi looked at him in surprise. Seeing this guy's performance at the beginning, he seemed to be very satisfied if he could get one or two pieces back. Why is he more radical than him now?

"Oh, the things are yours. If you don't make up your mind, what's the use of me saying that there are more? Now you have given the bottom line. If you can't let them be wiped out, will I not have lived in vain for so many years?"

Li Yi suddenly realized that this guy was testing his intentions before!

"Then...Director Tian, ​​when do you think we should talk to them?"

"Haha, don't worry, you can go to the exhibition first to show your face and let them know that you are back, and they will naturally look for you. Then you will use the excuse of having other things to delay them for two days first, and at least you have to wait until the translation of those bamboo slips in China before talking about it."

"Oh? Have you sent all the photos back to China?"

"Haha, yes, no matter what, the preparations need to be done carefully, right? Moreover, I don't think we need to go on both of us during negotiations. Just entrust me with this matter. Even if the negotiations break down, there will be room for maneuver..."

"That's how..."

Li Yi touched his chin and nodded, and asked Tian Zechuan to negotiate. First, he was not good at this kind of negotiation, and he suffered a considerable loss in the negotiations with John Karu. Second, even if it was handed over to Tian Zechuan for negotiation, he would not have to worry about any accidents. Then, let Hongchen or Gu Feng participate.

It was only Tian Zekawa's proposal that suddenly reminded him of a problem. Since he was not good at negotiating and Tian Zekawa is a national civil servant, it is impossible for him to have time to help him in everything, so why didn't he find one by himself?

"Okay, then that's the matter. Director Tian, ​​if we can negotiate this time, except for these 6 items, I will deal with the remaining 4 items, even if they donate them all to the country."

Of course, Li Yi would not think that Tian Zechuan helped him so hard was purely out of obligation or the conscience of a Chinese, so of course he could not be in vain. Anyway, among the remaining four items, there are Yongzheng blue and white bowls and plates in his collection. The works of the Qing Dynasty painter Wang Yong, and even Gao Xiang, one of the eight evil spirits in Yangzhou, are not treasures, and even donated them, there is nothing to worry about.

On the contrary, if he had a good relationship with someone like Tian Zechuan, if he had to exchange the remaining world-famous paintings, he would have been able to get some advice from him. With the information he had, the loss would be made up for casually. There is no need to be stingy at this time.

"Good boy, I really didn't see you wrong!"

He didn't care about those collections, but Tian Zechuan was different. At first, he thought that at most Li Yi could donate one, but unexpectedly, this kid would donate four items. You know, although these four items were the least conspicuous in this directory, they would be worth at least more than 3 million when placed on the market. Now, this person is a bit overwhelming.

"Brother, you don't need to be so generous. The blue and white porcelain in the Yongzheng period was still very valuable for collection. Even Gao Xiang's painting should be a treasure. This way, if you can talk about it, just donate the blue and white bowl and Wang Yong's work. I've been overcompensated."

"Oh? Director Tian, ​​you are so polite, so let's say that first. Anyway, if there is anything, we will communicate in time..." (To be continued.)
Chapter completed!