Chapter 2008: Public threat
After a while, Ye Tian continued smiling and said:
"Let me talk about why these five thousand volumes of Dunhuang Tibetan sutras were donated to the National Library of China instead of the National Library of the United States, the Metropolitan Museum, or other cultural institutions.
The most important reason is the fact that I am a Chinese as I said earlier, and what is recorded in the Dunhuang Buddhist scriptures is the Chinese civilization and history, and the wisdom of the Chinese nation.
Only in the land of China, those Dunhuang Buddhist scriptures from hundreds of years ago, even from thousands of years ago, can bloom the most brilliant light and exert their greatest value."
"Papa Papa"
The thunderous applause suddenly sounded, extremely warm and deafening.
All the Chinese people on the scene were applauding, giving Ye Tian their applause, and the other foreign reporters, whether willing or unwilling, were also applauding.
After the applause fell slightly, Ye Tianqinglang's voice came out again.
"As we all know, since this batch of Dunhuang Tibetan scriptures entered the British Museum, they have been shelved for a long time and stacked on the bookshelf in the Stein’s secret room. There is almost no opportunity for public display.
It is almost impossible for experts and scholars studying Dunhuang in China and around the world to see and study these Dunhuang Buddhist scriptures. This is obviously not conducive to the progress of civilization and the spread of culture.
After receiving these Dunhuang Buddhist scriptures, I have considered which cultural and cultural institution to donate them to, and after a lot of deliberation, I chose the National Library of China.
If I donate them to the National Library of America or the Metropolitan Museum, the fate of these Dunhuang scriptures is likely to be the same as that of the British Museum.
These thousand-year-old Dunhuang Buddhist scriptures are already very fragile. They must not be allowed to slowly rot and disappear in the dark vault. That is a crime against civilization.
That also goes against my original intention to donate this batch of Dunhuang Buddhist scriptures, because the Dunhuang Buddhist scriptures record Chinese civilization and Chinese history. As long as they are Chinese, they will definitely cherish it.
The study of Dunhuang Studies in China has reached a large scale, and the National Library has paid enough attention to the Dunhuang Buddhist scriptures. It has top-level protection measures. This is the best choice no matter how you look at it.
It is for these reasons that I chose the National Library of China as the target of donation, rather than the National Library of the United States, the Metropolitan Museum, or other cultural institutions."
Hearing this, the curator Rao of the National Library, the Minister of Culture and others sitting next to them all secretly admired them and gave Ye Tian a thumbs up secretly.
One is counted as one, and all the other Chinese people on the scene are the same. Everyone was amazed and even shouted.
These words are so beautiful, almost impeccable, Ye Tian, this kid really has a sharp mouth, too much to say.
As for the foreign media reporters at the scene, I have to admit that Ye Tian's remarks are indeed very reasonable.
Those invaluable Dunhuang scriptures, if donated to other cultural institutions outside of China, 100% will be put on the shelf, and at most a few pieces will be exhibited, which is no different from when they were in the British Museum!
paused for a while, and after taking a sip of water, Ye Tian continued to say:
"Everyone should know that I was in the private exhibition hall of the Metropolitan Museum not long ago. The "Kings and Knights" exhibition hall has just opened with a ribbon cutting and is open to all visitors to experience the golden age of the Crusaders in the Middle Ages.
Why did I set up the exhibition hall in the Metropolitan Museum instead of in a certain famous museum in Europe, or transport the antiques to China and set up the exhibition hall in the Forbidden City or the National Museum?
The reason is very simple. This is a decision based on culture and reality. The reason for not setting up the exhibition hall in Europe is because Europe is closely related to the history of the Crusades. I must consider historical and religious factors.
As for China, it has nothing to do with the history of the Crusades. Those antique cultural relics from medieval Europe can hardly resonate with the Chinese, and naturally they will not bring me more benefits.
The United States is not the case. The United States is a part of Western civilization. The immigrants mainly come from the European continent, but it is on a new continent. The history of the Crusades has nothing to do with the United States.
However, because American culture originated from Europe, people are very familiar with the history of the Crusades. That exhibition hall can resonate strongly with Americans from both cultural and emotional perspectives.
Because of this, I set up the "Kings and Knights" exhibition hall in the Metropolitan Museum. After the opening of the exhibition hall, the surging tourists also confirmed my judgment that the exhibition hall will bring me huge profits.
Similarly, the Dunhuang Tibetan scriptures carry Chinese civilization and history. Only in this land of China will they shine with the most brilliant light, will not be buried, and exert their greatest value."
Hearing Ye Tian's reasonable analysis, everyone at the scene nodded, including the American journalist who deliberately suspected that he had nothing to say.
But this is not the end. Ye Tianqinglang's voice continued to be uploaded from the rostrum and reached the ears of everyone on the scene.
"It is undeniable that my pursuit of money and wealth is indeed very persistent. I am a professional treasure hunter and businessman. Pursuing the maximum benefit is a matter of justice and nothing wrong.
But why did I donate these Dunhuang Buddhist scriptures for free? Rather than selling them at high prices, of course there is a reason. Compared with other antique works of art, Dunhuang Tibetan scriptures can be said to be very special.
We say that the Dunhuang Buddhist scriptures are invaluable. It refers to the Chinese civilization and history it carries. It cannot be measured by money, nor can it be quantified, and give a relatively accurate estimate.
If this batch of Dunhuang Tibetan scriptures is broken up and sold in batches to the antique art market, and sold through various means, it will inevitably disrupt their integrity and even cause irreparable huge losses.
Because not every collector has the corresponding collection conditions, such as a constant temperature and humidity library or study room, some of the Dunhuang scriptures may be damaged as a result, or even the mud cows will disappear completely into the sea.
And because of the huge number of Dunhuang Buddhist scriptures and the dilapidated rare books of ancient books, once such special antiques and cultural relics flood the market, they will surely disrupt the market and the price will not be too high.
As far as I am concerned, the potential gains from selling this batch of Dunhuang Buddhist scriptures do not make me impressed. I don't want to see these batch of Dunhuang Buddhist scriptures scattered everywhere, causing some unnecessary losses.
More importantly, even if I donate 5,000 volumes of Dunhuang Tibetan Scriptures, I still have more than 18,000 volumes of Dunhuang Tibetan Scriptures in my hand. Since I don't plan to sell these priceless treasures, I can only collect them myself.
Regardless of any perspective, my donation of this batch of Dunhuang Buddhist scriptures to the National Library is a good thing that is profitable and harmless, and my personal interests will not be lost.
In this matter, I hope that everyone stands taller, looks at and thinks about problems from the perspective and height of human civilization and history, and don’t just focus on money and benefits, and care too much about gains and losses!
Mr. Dennis, this is my answer, I wonder if you are satisfied? I hope you can truthfully report what I just said, and I will keep the video of this press conference intact."
As he said, Ye Tian nodded lightly at the arrogant "Washington Post" reporter in Beijing, with a bright smile on his face.
Looking at his smiling face, Dennis couldn't help but shudder, as if he had fallen into an ice cave, his whole body was cold and terrified.
Until now, he seemed to realize who he was facing!
The guy with a big smile sitting on the podium is by no means an ordinary top collector, but a guy who is known to be cruel and retributable. There is nothing he dares to do at all.
On such a public occasion, it is so stupid that I actually put eye drops on that **** Steven in public!
Thinking of this, Dennis couldn't help but regretfully want to slap himself twice~www.wuxiaspot.com~ But it is a pity that there is no regret medicine in this world!
The other people on the scene all heard the threats implied in Ye Tian's last words, and they were all stunned by it and all secretly shuddered.
As in the legend, Ye Tian (Steven) is really innocent. He dared to threaten media reporters in public, and didn't put the so-called uncrowned king in his eyes.
It is completely conceivable that if someone from these media reporters on the scene dared to distort the report and deliberately buckle the **** on his head, he would definitely encounter fierce revenge and never run away!
The press conference continued, and the host again raised his finger to a reporter, asking him to start asking questions.
This is a reporter from the domestic news media. The subject of his question is Rao, the curator of the National Library of China.
In a blink of an eye, the time has come to 11:30 noon.
The press conference ended smoothly. Several people sitting on the rostrum got up one after another, nodded lightly at the numerous media reporters on the scene, and then walked off the rostrum and walked to the side door of the hall that had just entered.
Soon, they walked out of the main hall of Taimiao, and walked to the lounge next to the main hall.
On the way, the Minister of Culture came to Ye Tian and smiled and whispered to him:
"Xiao Ye, after entering the lounge, tell me in detail about your private museum. I am very interested. From my personal point of view, I am also very supportive of this matter!"
Upon hearing this, the smile on Ye Tian's face suddenly became brighter.
