Calligrapher's Story (in Chinese and English)

Tang Wenzong once issued a rare imperial edict to the whole country: Li Bai's poems and songs, Zhang Xu's cursive script and Fei Min's sword dance can become the "three wonders" in the world.

"Cao Sheng" When Emperor Zhang Xu was literate in the Tang Dynasty, he issued a rare decree to the whole country: Li Bai's poems, Zhang Xu's cursive script and Fei Min's sword dance can become the "swan song" in the world.

As soon as the imperial edict arrived in Luoyang, it immediately caused a sensation among those knowledgeable people. As soon as the imperial edict arrived in Luoyang, it immediately caused a sensation among those knowledgeable people. They congratulated Zhang Xu on winning the highest prize for his outstanding efforts. They have made a promise to Xi to celebrate his efforts in foreign countries and won the highest award. Zhang Xu bowed and thanked them one by one, and hosted a banquet for Luoyang celebrities. Xu thanked 1 1 and hosted a banquet in honor of Luoyang celebrities. During the dinner, someone suggested that Zhang Xu tell the secret of cursive script. Zhang Xu declined politely and said modestly, "You laughed. I know I am ignorant. The emperor gave me a gift, and I was guilty of accepting it. When it comes to secrets, it is nothing more than the word' intention'. " In the gallery, some people suggested that Xu talk about the secret of cursive writing, but Zhang said no to Xu, saying modestly, "You laughed, and I knew it was shallow. The emperor rewarded and punished it, and it deserved it." Speaking of secrets, there is nothing in the word' heart'. "

Zhang Xu thought for a moment. He remembered Du Shaoling's poem "Watching Gong Sundaniang's Disciples Dance Sword" and said: "Shaoling once wrote a poem about Gong Sundaniang's sword dance, four of which were as fierce as shooting for nine days, and the wings of a flying dragon were as swift as angels; She started like a thunderbolt, venting its anger, and ended like a shiny and calm river and sea, you must know. In Yexian, I was lucky enough to see Gong Sundaniang's dance. Every time I look at it, it reminds me: she waved her left hand and I immediately felt what this gesture looked like; He jumped up and spun. I think the gallop of the' turn' pen in cursive script should be like this! His whole dance and voice inspired me with a comprehensive cursive structure. " After thinking for a moment, Xu couldn't help but think of a poem he had written, "Observing Gong Sundaniang's disciples' swords." He said: "There was a poem of Gong Sundaniang's sword dance in Shaoling, four of which were' If you lie down and shoot for nine days, if the emperors of the group can be charming; You must have heard that' if you want to collect thunder and rage, you will strike like a clear light'. In Yexian, I was lucky enough to see Gong Sundaniang's dancing. Every time I saw it, I caught my mind: she waved her left hand, and my posture immediately seemed to touch someone; He jumped up and spun. I think the gallop of the' turn' pen in cursive script should be like this! The whole dance posture of his face and voice inspired me with a complete cursive structure. "

Li Shimin was an emperor in China's feudal society. When dealing with political affairs, he often devotes himself to practicing calligraphy in his spare time. Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong of Tang Dynasty, was an emperor in the feudal society of China. He often practiced calligraphy wholeheartedly in his spare time when dealing with political affairs. At that time, Yu Shinan, regarded as one of the four great calligraphers in the early Tang Dynasty, worked in the palace. Because he is proficient in ancient and modern times, his words are like gods, so Emperor Taizong has always respected him and often copied and studied Yu Shinan's calligraphy. At that time, Yu Shinan, known as one of the four great calligraphers in the Tang Dynasty, worked in the palace. Because he was familiar with ancient and modern times, his articles were excellent in calligraphy and his writing was fantastic, so Emperor Taizong always respected him and often copied and studied Yu Shinan's calligraphy.

In the process of practicing calligraphy, Emperor Taizong deeply felt that the word "ge" in Shinan font was the most difficult to write, and it was not easy to write its spirit. In the process of practicing calligraphy, Emperor Taizong deeply felt that the font of "Ge" was the most difficult to write, and it was not easy to write full of energy. On one occasion, he practiced "Yan", fearing that his writing would be bad and disgraceful, lest ministers read his jokes, so he deliberately left the word "Ge" blank and privately asked Yu Shinan to make it up. On one occasion, he was practicing "sword". For fear that his writing would be out of proportion, lest ministers read his jokes, he deliberately left the empty word "Ge" out, but replaced it in the south of the city and privately requested to make it up.

In order to show his progress in calligraphy, Emperor Taizong invited Wei Zhi, an admonition officer, to watch some works and asked Wei Zhi's opinion: "Do you think my handwriting looks like that of Yu Shinan, a bachelor?" Wei Zhi looked at it respectfully and carefully, and kept silent with a smile. In order to show some progress in his calligraphy, Emperor Taizong invited Dr. Kevin·Z to look at one work after another and asked for advice. He said, "Look, what is my favorite word?" Kevin·Z read it carefully and leisurely, smiling all the time. At this time, Emperor Taizong asked him anxiously: "Do you like it or not? Why not talk? " Wei Zhi immediately said, "I dare not comment on your handwriting." Emperor Taizong said, "You can speak frankly. I forgive your innocence. " At this time, Wei said, "According to the minister, only the word" Ge "in the right half of the word" Yan "is basically the same as that written by Yu, and the rest are quite different." At this time, Emperor Taizong asked him anxiously, "Is it like or not? How can you not talk?" Kevin·Z said quickly, "Morrison dare not comment on your majesty's calligraphy." Emperor Taizong said, "You can say there is nothing wrong, and I forgive you for not being guilty." At that time, the player said: "According to Hill's view, there is only one side of the word" Ge "on the right side of the word" Jane ",and it is ok to write in general, even undergraduate, and the rest are very homogeneous." Hearing these words, Emperor Taizong sighed deeply and admired Wei Zhi's eyesight, thus realizing that learning calligraphy was not false. You must work hard if you want to succeed. After listening to this, Emperor Taizong sighed deeply, admiring Kevin·Z's eyesight and insight, and learning calligraphy was not allowed to cheat, so that he could achieve something and make a difference.