A leader of the Central Conservatory of Music next to him whispered to Wang Qian, "Professor Wang, Director Li has been waiting for you here all afternoon to see you. I told him to go and call you, and he knew you were practicing symphonic works with the orchestra, so he was willing to wait for you here and didn't let us disturb you."
The leader of the Central Conservatory of Music spoke in a very serious tone.
Wang Qian nodded, shook Li Guangwen's hand solemnly, and said seriously: "Thank you for your respect, Director Li. Come in."
Qin Xuerong hurriedly opened the door and extended his hand to welcome Li Guangwen in.
Li Guangwen walked in and said with a hearty smile, "It's already very presumptuous of me to come here so hastily. If I disturb Professor Wang from doing his work again, I will be guilty."
Several other leaders of the Central Conservatory of Music said goodbye and left, knowing that Li Guangwen and Wang Qian had something to discuss next and there was no need for them to be present.
but…
Li Guangwen came to visit Wang Qian. The news that he had been waiting for an entire afternoon should soon spread throughout the capital.
Wang Qian: "Director Li has been waiting for you for the whole afternoon. Have you eaten yet? Xuerong, make something to eat first."
Li Guangwen shook his head, looking at Wang Qian expectantly and anxiously, and said, "Don't worry about eating yet, Professor Wang, you should know the purpose of my coming here, right? I want to see the painting you made when you were discussing Chinese painting with Wen Cangjian. The girl from the Xue family said that your painting represents the highest level of Chinese art, and it will be a national treasure when it is born!"
"If I don't come and take a look, I won't be able to sleep."
As the director of the National Museum, Li Guangwen is a master in the field of Chinese studies, but he mainly studies historical documents. He had done archaeological work for a long time before and then retired as the museum director. For him, being able to look at many national treasures every day is the greatest enjoyment.
Therefore, his greatest hobby is to collect the best and most valuable cultural relics.
His biggest dream is to collect the national treasures scattered around the world and build the National Museum into the largest and most valuable museum in the world.
pity…
He knew that his dream would never come true in this lifetime.
With his love for Chinese studies and art, after studying Wang Qian's works, he has always wanted to collect a work of Wang Qian and include it in the National Museum.
However, Wang Qian was not qualified before, and he did not dare to do so rashly.
Until now, Wang Qian has achieved unprecedented achievements internationally and received national recognition.
Li Guangwen simply asked his superiors for permission and immediately got approval to collect Wang Qian's "Xia Ke Xing" and put it in the National Museum.
After getting permission, Li Guangwen acted quickly and contacted Liu Shengnan. He first contacted Xia Ke Xing, and then learned the news that Wang Qian and Wen Cangjian had a discussion and painted a picture of the country on the spot, which made Wen Cangjian and Lin Xizhan both amazed and admitted defeat.
The masters of Chinese painting from ancient times to the present, the masters of Slender Gold calligraphy, the masterpieces of ancient poetry, the master-level running script calligraphy, etc., are all gathered together!
These nouns are exciting enough just to think about, let alone put together!
Li Guangwen couldn't wait any longer, so he went to the Central Conservatory of Music to visit Wang Qian in person, wanting to see the painting with his own eyes to see if it was as exaggerated as rumored by the outside world.
However, he had great expectations in his heart.
Because he knew Xue Zhenguo and Xue Man, father and daughter, and knew that the Xue family had an extremely strict family tradition, and Xue Man was not a person who talked nonsense.
Therefore, Xue Man’s words are highly credible.
certainly!
Everything needs to be seen with your own eyes to be confirmed.
After standing for an entire afternoon, I felt very hungry and even had a dry mouth.
But Li Guangwen didn't care.
He just wanted to see the painting as soon as possible.
Wang Qian could truly feel Li Guangwen's sincere love for the Chinese culture and art, and said with a smile: "Of course, Director Li is so sincere to come to my house just to take a look, of course you can. Please follow me!"
Although, Wang Qian didn't care much about this painting and didn't mind hanging it in the living room.
However, Qin Xuerong cherished and cared about it very much. After framing it, she hung it in her bedroom so that she could see it every night before going to bed.
Wang Qian opened the bedroom door. Li Guangwen was slightly embarrassed, but then he put it aside, walked in quickly, and then stood at the door in a daze.
Standing at the door, you can just see the Chinese painting hanging on the opposite wall!
There are mountains, water, trees, and people...
There are ancient and calligraphy...
There are also two kinds of master-level calligraphy that are worthy of being recorded in history!
The moment Li Guangwen saw the painting, it was as if he was hit on the head by a sledgehammer and he suddenly lost consciousness.
Then, he walked over slowly, stood in front of the wall, got as close as possible, looked carefully at every detail on the painting, and muttered to himself in a low voice.
"The girl from the Xue family was wrong..."
"This painting is more perfect than she described."
“Every stroke is a work of art!”
"In terms of technical level, it has indeed surpassed all the traditional Chinese paintings in the museum's collection. It is no exaggeration to say that it is the culmination of traditional Chinese painting."
"This poem is also majestic and powerful, enough to be passed down through the ages. With the addition of the master of Slender Gold calligraphy, it will definitely work."
"Huh? This line of running script is almost as good as that of a calligrapher..."
"Hiss..."
He muttered an evaluation.
Li Guangwen took a deep breath and gradually came to his senses. He then looked at the painting carefully and then at Wang Qian who was standing behind him. If he had not been sure that it could not be faked, Li Guangwen would have suspected that the painting might not have been done by Wang Qian, but was instead the pinnacle masterpiece of an ancient master painter unearthed from an ancient tomb.
However, he was sure that this painting was definitely painted by Wang Qian yesterday.
Because Lin Xizhan, Wen Cangjian, Li Xiyan and others were present, and they were all witnesses who would definitely not make any mistakes.
After a brief consideration, Li Guangwen threw away all the doubts in his mind, looked at Wang Qian and said, "Professor Wang, I have an unwelcome request."
Wang Qian said softly: "If Director Li wants to take the painting away, forget it. Xue Rong will not agree..."
Li Guangwen smiled bitterly, but did not give up. He continued, "Professor Wang, having your work displayed in the National Museum is the greatest affirmation of you. Of course, we may not be able to satisfy you in terms of price. However, we can give you the highest honor."
"I can decide to place your painting in the main hall. It will be in a position that is no less important than the National Treasures paintings such as the Thousand Miles of Mountains and Rivers."
Wang Qian's eyebrows moved, and he felt a little surprised.
Because he knows that everything that can be displayed in the main hall of the National Museum is a true national treasure, with top historical heritage and artistic value in the country. Each one is unique and is a treasure of inestimable value in the world.
There are only a handful of Chinese paintings that are qualified to enter the main hall, no more than a handful. Each of them is a pinnacle masterpiece of the ancient master of painting. Whether in terms of artistic value or humanistic and historical value, they can be regarded as the pinnacle representatives of domestic cultural relics.
How could Wang Qian's painting be qualified to enter the main hall and be hung together with the masterpieces of those great painters
I have to say that this is really the greatest recognition for Wang Qian and it is definitely an honor.
Once Li Guangwen really did it and announced it to the public, it would definitely cause a magnitude 12 earthquake-like shock in the domestic and even world cultural, artistic and collecting circles.
This means that in contemporary China, a great artist has emerged whose works are invaluable.
From now on, every work of Wang Qian that is circulated among the people will become priceless, and it will be normal for the market price to increase several times.
Seeing Wang Qian silent, Li Guangwen thought that Wang Qian was moved, and said again: "Not only that! I have also made an appointment with Liu Shengnan, and I will try my best to persuade her to put your Chivalrous Travels into the National Museum, and put it in the main hall together with your painting of the waterfall at Mount Lu."
Wang Qian's eyes widened a little and stared at Li Guangwen.
Qin Xuerong, who was standing behind Wang Qian, was also stunned when he heard Li Guangwen's words. His eyes widened even wider, and his face was full of disbelief and shock.
The number of Chinese paintings eligible for admission to the main hall of the National Museum does not exceed one hand.
But similarly, the number of calligraphy works eligible to enter the main hall is also no more than a handful, including representative works of several ancient calligraphy masters and the masterpieces of the Sage of Calligraphy.
And to have two of their works enter the main hall of the National Museum together is something no one has ever done before or since!
For thousands of years, no matter how famous a great writer, artist, etc. was, they were not qualified to have two works enter the main hall of the National Museum. At most, only one representative work could enter the main hall, and other slightly inferior works could enter other side halls.
The most impressive one is a great writer from the Tang Dynasty. He has one work in the main hall and two works in the first side hall, but no two works are in the main hall at the same time.
Now…
Li Guangwen actually promised Wang Qian that as long as Wang Qian nodded in agreement, he would hang these two works of Wang Qian in the main hall of the National Museum at the same time!
Once this was done, it was discovered by the outside world.
The shock it caused in the field of literature and art in China and even in the world was greater than a magnitude 12 earthquake...
The value of Wang Qian's works will rise to another level, and may even reach the level of a true national treasure today. There is no need to wait a hundred years after Wang Qian's death. Someone will already be offering a sky-high price for it.
The reason why Li Guangwen dared to do this was not only because he liked Wang Qian's works very much, but also because he wanted to help and support Wang Qian.
At the same time, the more important reason is that he got some implicit indications from above.
That's why he dared to do this.
Otherwise, without the above intention, even if he admired Wang Qian, he would not dare to do so, as that would offend almost half of the domestic traditional Chinese art circles.
Several leading Chinese artists only want to have their works exhibited in the National Museum, and they would be satisfied with just having their works visited in a side hall. However, no one has achieved this, and the most they can do is to have their works exhibited in the main hall of a provincial museum.
As a result, now not only are Wang Qian’s two works in the National Museum, but they are also hung together in the main hall
How do other masters in the field of traditional Chinese art deal with it? How should they address Wang Qian when they see him
Li Guangwen was also under tremendous pressure.
Qin Xuerong did not enter, but stood quietly at the door, not wanting to influence Wang Qian's decision.
Of course, she herself did not want Wang Qian to give his works away. She hoped to keep all of Wang Qian's representative works at home and belong to her alone.
However, she also hopes that Wang Qian can get more recognition.
Having both works enter the National Museum at the same time is definitely the best and fastest way.
Li Guangwen also looked at Wang Qian with hope.
Wang Qian was silent for a few seconds, then said softly, "Director Li's offer really tempted me. I don't think anyone would not be tempted. But, sorry, Director Li, Xuerong likes this painting very much, and the decision is in her hands. As for Liu Shengnan's calligraphy, I will not have any opinion. As long as Director Li can convince Liu Shengnan, you can do whatever you want, and I will not interfere."
Li Guangwen was stunned for a moment, then his face was full of disappointment.
Qin Xuerong, who was standing behind Wang Qian, was moved, tears were brewing in her eyes, and the tears slowly fell down. She wiped them quickly and said, "Director Li, Wang Qian, I asked the school cafeteria to send us food. Let's eat first."
Li Guangwen saw Qin Xuerong coming in and said hurriedly, "Xuerong, I have met your father several times and we are acquaintances. Let me ask you, do you agree that I bring this painting to the main hall of the museum? Do you want Professor Wang to have fewer obstacles in his future development? As long as this painting is brought to the museum, I am sure that the voices against Professor Wang in China will be reduced a lot."
Qin Xuerong smiled and said, "Grandpa Li, I know what you said is true, and I believe you are doing this for Wang Qian's own good. However, no matter how precious and good this painting is, I hope it can stay in our own home. So, I'm sorry..."
Li Guangwen looked at the young couple, then sighed and said with a wry smile: "You two are really like one family. I can't force you, but what I say is always valid. As long as you are alive, you can contact me at any time. It is a loss for art all over the world if such a masterpiece cannot be shown to the world."
Qin Xuerong said softly: "That is their loss, not mine. It is enough for me to see it every day. Besides, Grandpa Li, how do you know that this painting is Wang Qian's masterpiece? Wang Qian is only thirty years old."
Li Guangwen was stunned for a moment, then he was overjoyed: "Then Xuerong, Professor Wang, can I reserve a work in advance? Later, when you have more works, can I choose one to bring to the museum?"
Wang Qian is only 30 years old now, which is very young for the art field and far from his peak age.
In the future, Wang Qian's understanding of life and art will become deeper, his foundation will become more profound, and his works will inevitably become more perfect...
Li Guangwen simply couldn't imagine what kind of work it was.
Anyway, he hasn't seen it.
Therefore, he wanted to bring a work of Wang Qian into the National Museum.
Otherwise, it would really be a loss to the whole world.