The literary giants of the late Ming Dynasty began by copying books

Chapter 91 Yin Ruins Oracle Bones
Since there is no need to go to Donglin Academy anymore, and the potatoes in Fujian will be almost ripe by mid-February, Xu Xueju has sent letters several times asking when Wang Wenlong will return, so Wang Wenlong packed up and left Suzhou.

On the day of farewell, everyone from Wushan Society came to see him off.

Ye Zhou smiled and took out two letters and handed them to Wang Wenlong: "Letter from Henan."

When Wang Wenlong opened the first letter, he first saw a piece of music score with two melodies arranged up and down in parallel. There were some notes and explanations under the manuscript paper. Wang Wenlong instantly knew that this was a letter from Wang Jide.

Staff notation is made for piano. In addition to the most basic notation examples, there are many special symbols used for performance.

Wang Jide apparently also made his own modifications to the staff during the use, making the music more suitable for the musical instrument performance at this time.

In addition to the music score, there were several pieces of letter paper in the envelope. After Wang Wenlong took it out and read it, he realized that Wang Jide and Zhu Zaiyu had met.

After Zhu Zaiyu wrote the Twelve Equal Temperament, he always wanted to promote this set of music. However, except for the active use of ritual music for ritual reasons, the Twelve Equal Temperament was not very accepted in other occasions.

For the intonation of musical instruments in this era, it makes no difference whether the music is composed with twelve equal temperaments or not. Zhu Zaiyu didn't know how to promote it, and he even felt that this thing could not be promoted.

Zhu Zaiyu was very depressed because he had clearly written good things but was not widely accepted.

At this time, Wang Jide came to Zhu Zaiyu and told him Wang Wenlong's suggestion, and Zhu Zaiyu's eyes suddenly lit up.

Now the two are working together to complete this well-tempered score.

The second letter was written by Zhu Zaiyu, who greatly praised Wang Wenlong's level of legal studies. Although Zhu Zaiyu himself, as the crown prince of Prince Zheng, had been reluctant to accept the throne, he could not leave Henan, so he asked Wang Wenlong to affirm him if he had the opportunity. Come to Henan to meet you.

Although counterpoint was proposed in Europe at this time, it was not yet complete. In the process of research, Wang Wenlong and Wang Jide had actually put forward many theories that went beyond European music of this era.

Although Wang Wenlong's knowledge of music theory is only superficial, it is placed in an era that transcends hundreds of years. Whatever Wang Wenlong says can make Wang Jide feel eye-opening, and Zhu Zaiyu also praises it.

For such praise, Wang Wenlongtian accepted it shamelessly.

After collecting the letter, Wang Wenlong was ready to board the ship to say goodbye. When he arrived, he was empty-handed, but when he returned, he had large and small bags.

Everyone in Wushan Society presented poems, famous paintings, and Ye Zhouzi gave him a guqin. Dong Qichang and Chen Jiru were even more exaggerated. They both liked gold and stone antiquities, and they also gave him a bronze tripod.

There were too many things that Wang Pingbao could not carry by himself, so Xu Shupi simply sent two servants to escort him. They had to help Wang Wenlong carry his things all the way back to Fujian and then come back to resume his life.

Looking at the inscription in the bronze tripod, Wang Wenlong suddenly felt something and asked Dong Qichang: "Has Xuan Zai Gong ever fully understood the meaning of this inscription?"

Dong Qichang smiled and nodded, and explained to Wang Wenlong: "This is a bronze inscription..."

Epigraphy began to develop in the Song Dynasty. The names of many bronze vessels in the Shang and Zhou dynasties were verified by Song people. It developed all the way to the Ming Dynasty. It is not difficult to recognize the bronze inscriptions on several bronze vessels.

Wang Wenlong nodded and said, "I once saw some dragon bones in Fujian medicine shops with artificial patterns engraved on them. Their shapes are somewhat similar to the inscriptions in this bronze tripod."

Dong Qichang curiously asked Wang Wenlong: "Where are those dragon bones produced?"

Wang Wenlong made up a story and said: "I asked carefully and the medicine seller said that it comes from the north and south banks of the Huan River in the northwest of Zhangde Prefecture. There is a village there." Seeing Dong Qichang's focused look, Wang Wenlong continued: "I checked the historical records. I found that the place was called Yin Di in ancient times, and it was where Pan Geng moved his capital. Think about it, Xuan Zai Gong. There was writing in the Yin and Shang Dynasties, but most of the bamboo slips were buried deep for many years and were rotten. The technology of people at that time to make bronzes was not very good. If it were If people really have the habit of carving words on oracle bones, it might not be the best way to pass down the writing of that time..."

Dong Qichang's eyes widened as he listened. He quickly called for someone to bring him a pen: "Jianyang, please tell me the location again."

As Wang Wenlong said this, he hurriedly recorded it. Apparently he couldn't wait and was about to leave for Zhangde Mansion.

I don’t like Dong Qichang and Wang Wenlong very much, but he is indeed the most suitable person to discover the oracle bones of the Yin Shang in Anyang at this time, because he has the money to support the initial investment.

Dong Qichang's family was wealthy, but his upbringing was not good. Especially his second son, Dong Zuquan, went rampant in the countryside and once raped other people's maids.

The people of Songjiang were dissatisfied with the Dong family's domineering behavior. Rap ​​artists made up a ditty to ridicule the Dong family's behavior on the streets. Dong Qichang personally arrested the students who were writing lyrics and music and forced them to death. The mothers, daughters-in-law, and maids of the students came to seek justice and were also arrested by the Dong family. The domestic slaves were brutally beaten and humiliated in public.

The Dong family was so arrogant that they were despised by everyone in Songjiang.

It's just that although Wang Wenlong knew about the Dong family's scandal, it happened more than ten years later. Wang Wenlong even tried to persuade him to teach his children well. First of all, Dong Qichang's second son is only eight years old now and is said to be quite honest for the time being. Secondly, Dong Qichang himself He has an arrogant character. If he could listen to advice, the Dong family would not be so hated in Songjiang.

Wang Wenlong had no choice but to let Dong Qichang use his spare energy to dig out the oracle bone inscriptions. With Dong Qichang's financial resources, he would definitely be able to study it.

After talking to Dong Qichang, Wang Wenlong turned his attention to Feng Menglong, Yuan Wuya, and Ye Zhouze.

Yuan Wuya said: "Jianyang came here in a hurry. If we wait until the spring and the scenery are bright, we can tour the flower streets and alleys, and then Jianyang will know the beautiful scenery of Suzhou."

After hearing the words of the three people and thinking about what happened to them in the future, Wang Wenlong couldn't help but want to laugh.

At this time, the most famous fengyuechang in Suzhou were Huajie Alley and Liu Alley, and there were countless other Orchid Alleys, Suzhou River Painting Boats, etc.

There are not many celebrities in Wushan Society who are not romantic, but these three are a bit exaggerated. While the three of them are still young, Wang Wenlong wants to save them.

He first hooked up with Yuan Wuya and said, "Brother Wuya is certainly passionate, but you still need to cherish your life."

Several people laughed when they heard this, and Yuan Wuya rarely blushed.

This guy is a famous amorous person in Suzhou and is a frequent visitor to Huajie and Liuxiang. Even though a famous prostitute has been taken as a concubine, Yuan Wuya still goes to check her address and writes poems and notes to her.

In history, Feng Menglong couldn't help but sigh: "The Wuya family has a lot of love."

For Yuan Wuya's style, it would be considered good if he didn't get beaten. What's more, these days, Qin Lou Chu Hall has improper protective measures and it is easy to get sick.

Then Wang Wenlong turned to Feng Menglong and advised: "Menglong has deep feelings, but he must find the right person, and don't pay recklessly if you are brave."

Feng Menglong's expression instantly became interesting.

(End of this chapter)