Crowned the New Han Dynasty

Chapter 35: The magical power of Yi Shen, the fourth grade of calligraphy and painting

"Is this word really that good?"

Several old people looked at each other, then watched Mr. Peng take the letter and read it. The old man looked suspicious at first, but soon showed appreciation, and then nodded from time to time and smiled.

Now the others could no longer sit still, so they stood up, left their seats, and moved closer.

Soon, a group of elders were amazed.

Liu Taigong was surprised and praised: "This calligraphy is so amazing, it penetrates the back of the paper and floats on the paper!" This is to praise the style and strength of the calligraphy on the letter, and at the same time to show his vision and understanding of calligraphy.

Old Mrs. Zhang stroked his beard and agreed, saying: "When I look at this book, it is as wonderful as the disappearance of those who have walked on the earth, and it is like using the illusion to control the wind! I didn't expect that there are such people in Pengcheng County, or some master passing by. The calligraphy left behind? But, why is it just written as a letter?" This is a charm conveyed by the handwriting on the letter of praise through strength and angle.

This was a leap from his appreciation of calligraphy skills to the level of harmony between skill and heart, and he vaguely wanted to overshadow Taigong Liu's evaluation.

However, when Zhang Taigong finished speaking, Peng Taigong nodded and exclaimed as he read: "This word has Qi, Qi means empty and treats things, only the Tao gathers empty, empty means Xinzhai. This is Those who write should have a state of mind!" Peng Taigong's family legend is that after Peng Zu, the origin is deep. In his generation, they advocated the teachings of Lao Zhuang and Zhuang Zhuang. This sentence of his comes from "Zhuangzi. The Human World", which is divorced from the opposite. The evaluation of words simply infers the mental state of the person who writes between the lines.

At this moment, his state of mind seemed to be as high as a mountain. From the simple method of calligraphy, it was sublimated to the spiritual level. It also seemed that his artistic conception was superior to that of Liu Taigong and Zhang Taigong.

This compliment was also the way for this group of people to differentiate themselves. As Taigong Peng finished speaking, the winner was decided. Even Taigong Zhang and Taigong Liu, who had been covered up, had expressions of admiration and expressed their agreement with Taigong Peng's statement. , the guests and hosts were immediately happy and smiling.

Zuo Yuan also smiled, nodded slightly, and said: "When my great-uncle was in the capital, he heard people mention that calligraphy and painting have magical powers. I passed by that shop and was surprised to see the words on the signboard. It has the appearance of a wonderful product, so he asked for the word. Now, at a glance, this character must be a wonderful product, and it is definitely superior!" If it weren't for the shabby appearance of his clothes, he would have the air of a famous scholar when he said this.

Zuo Yuan's great-uncle was Zuo Si, who attracted the attention of Luoyang Zhigui, and the "Yishen Miao Neng" he mentioned was not a fabrication, but a set of grades for appreciating calligraphy and painting gradually formed by the Central Plains gentry, and Pengcheng also heard about it.

Peaceful, simple, and natural, it is said to be a divine product.

There is no trace of brewing, and it is in harmony with each other horizontally and vertically, which is called a wonderful product.

After tracing the traces, the source is exhausted, and the thinking power is transferred to it, which is called Nengpin.

As for the Yipin, it is "from nature" and is regarded as something beyond the divine, returning to its origins and using human power to imprint the artistic conception of the universe, heaven and earth, and to share the wonders of nature.

Excellent works of calligraphy and paintings are common, but only those of high quality will have the chance to be passed down to future generations.

According to the original historical trajectory, this tasting system will be continuously improved in later generations. For example, Zhang Huaiguan's "Shu Duan" in the Tang Dynasty, Zhu Changwen's "Continued Shu Duan" in the Song Dynasty, etc. are constantly improving this system, hoping to make it more perfect. Intuitive expressions and comments indicate the quality of calligraphy and painting.

Nowadays, the long river of history has turned and bifurcated, and the New Han Dynasty has stood up. The Tang and Song Dynasties may not still exist, but the development of the times is still the same. People's aesthetics continues to develop, and the same tasting methods will still be born, and there are even signs of early maturity.

After the famous Zuo Yuan family, the Zuo family followed the trend of the capital of the Central Plains and understood this system of classification very well. After he said it, the elders of Pengcheng County quickly agreed, showing that they were also familiar with the classification of grades. I know, don't fall behind others, and then talk and laugh freely.

This scene fell into the eyes of Mrs. Zhang, but she was stunned for a while, and then she felt aggrieved. How could she sue properly? The heartless person handed over the letter, and the situation immediately changed. Could it be that father and uncles They've all been deceived.

When she thought of this, she suddenly became nervous and emphasized again: "Aweng, uncles and uncles, you have read the letter and everything written on it is clear. It is clearly written to the outer room by the man who suffered a thousand cuts." I wrote the letter in the name of my wife, so I hope you can make the decision for me!" Hearing this, Zhang Taigong replied: "Jin Huan, this is your fault. We already understand the reason for asking for this letter from Shui, so don't It's a letter, even if it's ten or a hundred letters, as long as the other party is willing to write it, it's all good, is there any reason not to do so?"

Cong Shui is the Chinese character for Zuo Yuan. After Zhang Taigong said this, he felt relieved when his old friends nodded in agreement.

With the current atmosphere, even if a scandal has been exposed, it may become an anecdote. This is a blessing in disguise. How can he let his daughter have another incident?Even if there was really a problem, he would have to wait until everyone left before delving into it further. Besides, just by looking at this word and thinking about Zuo Yuan's words, he could guess a lot.

Liu Taigong, who seemed very old-fashioned and old-fashioned, also said: "Fifth niece, you are a woman after all. You can be forgiven for not understanding the profound truth here." He was naturally poisoned by certain theories and had prejudices.

Most of the other old friends glanced at Mr. Zhang. Although they didn't say anything, the meaning expressed in their eyes and expressions was very clear - you don't understand the affairs of our literati and celebrities!
Mrs. Zhang was immediately so angry that she was about to explode. She criticized the group of old men with rotten ideas in front of her, but was interrupted by a voice——

"My niece still doesn't understand. Nephew Zuo Xian, please tell the matter again. I heard you mention Chen Zhi before. I also have some friendship with him. If you explain it more clearly, I can verify it and dispel my niece's suspicion. Confuse."

Of course, only Xu Zhi was the only one who could say that. He didn't understand the situation just now, and he didn't dare to expose his relationship with Chen Zhi rashly. Realize that this is a great time to make a name for yourself.

You, Old Man Liu, are good at calligraphy, but I can't compare with you; Old Man Zhang, who has a broad vision, I can't keep up with; and Old Man Peng, who is even more charming, I can only listen to.

But so what?The person you are praising has a good relationship with me. Regarding Guijing Academy, I am still his recommender, so we have a close relationship!
Sure enough, when he said this, the thoughts of other elders were attracted.

"Brother Xu, are you familiar with that Chen Zhi? Didn't my nephew just say that this letter was written by Chen Zhi? Who is this person? Which distant relative of the Chen family is he? I have never heard that Old Chen has such a relative. ah."

People of their generation must only be familiar with Chen Taigong, but although Chen Taigong has a high prestige in the Chen family, he is dragged down by the decline of family affairs, and his influence in Zhang Taigong and his circle is limited. He showed a little bit, but didn't seem too close, and he didn't have a clear understanding of the internal structure of the Chen family.

Xu Zhi straightened up his chest at once and said with a smile: "This Chen Zhi is the descendant of Chen Chi. He is the son of the seventh son of the Chen family. He was the seventh son who died when Chen Min made trouble. Poor Chen Zhi, who lost his parents. , His behavior is a bit unconventional, but his qualifications are first-class. I have long been optimistic about him and will recommend him whenever I have the opportunity!" But he wanted to seize the opportunity to put money on his face and want to get away with it. A good name for Bole.

"It turns out he is Chen Mai's son. I have an impression of this person," Taigong Peng said, frowning, "Speaking of which, I also have some impression of the name Chen Zhi. I seem to have heard it somewhere." After the words fell, Others had the same feeling, and quickly remembered the name of that ridiculous person.

"Haha, he seems to be an unruly person. No wonder he can write well."

What is very strange is that several elders were originally doubtful about their hometown. It was unbelievable to have such a young man with amazing calligraphy skills. But when they thought of what Chen Zhi had done in the past, they all readily accepted this reality, as if Chen Zhi Zhi's past actions have nothing to do with his achievements.

He can do what others cannot, and what others cannot do.

Zuo Yuan saw the opportunity, interjected, and explained his affairs in detail.

This time, Old Mrs. Zhang was no longer impatient. He listened to his son-in-law's narration exactly, nodding from time to time, and finally smiled and said: "A writer has always been like a person, displaying his ambition, learning, and talent. From this point of view, This guy from the Chen family is most likely to have a big chest, and I really want to see him with my own eyes."

　Thanks to "lida is intoxicated and knows no way back", "I don't want nicknames", "I advise you not to say anything", "Obsidian Tail" and "Dip your lips to make purple blood" for your rewards!

　　
　
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