Yan Zhenqing's works have been handed down from generation to generation, and scholars have talked about them for thousands of years, all of which were written years later. 1997 The epitaph of Guo in Tang Dynasty unearthed in Yanshi was written at the age of 43 in the first year of Tianbao, Yan Zhenqing. The publication of epitaph rubbings caused a sensation in the book circle and was called Yan's earliest work.
In the autumn of 2003, the epitaph of Wang Lin written by Yan Zhenqing in the 29th year of Kaiyuan (74 1) was unearthed in Zhanggou Village, Longmen Town, Luoyang. The full name of the annals is Epitaph and Preface of King Taiyuan of Tang and Zhao, limestone, 90 cm long and 90.5 cm wide. There are moire patterns on all sides, but the words "Twenty-nine years of Kaiyuan" are on the lower side. The chronicle is full of 32 lines and 32 words, with a shallow boundary.
Two Tang books written by Wang Zhifu have been circulated. Official to "Runzhou secretariat, Jiangnan Dongdao interview disposal, and Fujian and other States, Diyuan County, Jianguo Gong". He once wrote 30 volumes of generalized meanings, 100 articles by Dai Li and 30 volumes of collected works. Fan's epitaph unearthed in Luoyang in recent years was written by Xu Jiao in the 27th year of Kaiyuan (739).
In the 29th year of Kaiyuan, Wang Lin died in Runzhou, and Jiao Xu was heartbroken. The following year, Ba died of illness. Xu Jiao's literary talent is superior, and Wang Linzhi's inscription is noble. The inscription was written by Yan Zhenqing. At this time, Jiao Xu was in his fifties and Yan was in his thirties, and his position was not high. Jiao Xu let Yan Shudan, which can be described as a discerning eye.
With Tang dynasty, regular script is especially prosperous. During the reign of Xuanzong, calligraphy was particularly important, and there were many talented people in the calligraphy world, each leading the way. As for taking the master's degree, calligraphy has become an indispensable item. Yan Zhenqing, in the prosperous new century, "entered the first subject at the rate of enrollment", which proves that his literary talent is superior and his calligraphy is exquisite. Therefore, he soon became a school bookkeeper. Jiao Xu entrusted Yan Zhenqing to write, which should be said to be another opportunity for Yan Zhenqing to display his talents. The Epitaph of Wang Lin gives us a taste of the charm of Yan Zhenqing's early works.
The plains resist adversity, and the prosperous times and the Yuan Dynasty eliminate disasters. Yan Zhenqing's festivals can be described as. Calligraphy is like a person. As a great master, the inscription of his book "Treasure handed down from generation to generation" has been enduring for hundreds of generations.
Since the Tang and Song Dynasties, there are countless calligraphers who talk about Yan Zhenqing. Yuan Zhengping's Zhi Pu: "Yan Zhenqing is full of glory, and he is the master of books ...", while his "Ancient Studies" says: "The sword pool is really clear, the platform of Yang Bing is vivid, and its books are outstanding!" The Book History Society in Zong Yi, Ming Dow, said: "... its books are like falling rocks, paintings like Xia Yun, hooks like gold, and ge like crossbows ... like a sword, it is amazing and escapes, and it is ever-changing and integrated." Looking at Wang Linzhi today, it should be said that Yan has made his mark in his youth, and his books also show a unique style. With the growth of years, his book gradually improved until it reached its zenith.
Inscription:
Don? Therefore, Zhao's epitaph for Wang in Taiyuan is juxtaposed:
Xu Jiao, the founding duke of Ciyuan County appointed by Fujian and other states, interviewed and disposed of Fu Runzhou's secretariat of Jiangnan East Road.
Yan Zhenqing, director of the Provincial Works Bureau and secretary of the school.
Zhao, taboo forest, word treasure true, family hope Taiyuan, people? Finish, have a nice rest. Sixth ancestor, born in Guangchang County, Gong Shiliang, Zhou Xiao Situ, official department minister, secretariat of Sui Bingzhou. In the Five Dynasties, Zu Deheng, Sui Yi and General. And Zhou Sui, history has been circulating. High-impedance Wu Ying, Zaoyanggong of Sui Dynasty, General Zuo Wei of Sui Dynasty, and the monarch of Xianning. Great-grandfather, was sentenced to our time in Fu Liang and the long history of the Western Zhou Dynasty. Zu Rensu, who is still straightforward, is very talented and knowledgeable. He is famous for his wealth and honor, and Rong Hui often sends honest officials to let Kelly pass on his family's reputation. Fierce examination, attack Zaoyang Gong, Bran? Name, real excellent tour, piano and harp, noble 80. Mrs. Hong Nong Yang gave birth to a son and a daughter, and the son died after hearing about it. The daughter is Zhao Junjun, a real example. I can tell you one thing. His life is harmonious, his nature is gentle, his filial piety is in the middle, and his external rites and music can be dealt with at any time. Silk? Group? Color carving, the beauty of female workers is naturally created. It only contains the rules of female history. My teacher and my first wife have just returned from a trip to jujube, and it is difficult to choose ginger. Let them choose four virtues and get married six times. Call IKEA, give women justice, and come back to our door at the age of 18. Uncle, bong? Seaweed, the annual rings of the festival, the capacity of the whole mountains and rivers, warm as spring? For example, there are classics and beautiful women. I embarked on my official career with a weak crown, and I have been thrifty and thrifty, and I have tasted all the things in my bag and kept my salary. At the beginning, if you didn't get sweet and crisp money, you can finally spread the meaning of benefit, because Chinese and foreign relatives go to Mu Ren, Qin Yu, and if the birds go to Chunlin, the home cloud will go to the Qing government. In the mid-kaiyuan period, it was difficult to find the second door, and he was punished. When he moved, he had to add some people. The damage is deep, and the gas accumulates into a cup. When I was out of town, I went with Pan Jianggao and allowed him to help me. Don't be afraid of the southeast, live in lowly humidity, years are heavy, differences are innocent, and leaves are not medicine. It is almost impossible to ask, which is a disaster for my sage. There are eight days in Runzhou this New Year's autumn. Alas! Only when the Zen silence of the past went on, when it belonged to the shackles, the truth turned light, bitter and empty, full of love. It is wise and sincere, and it is still entrusted worship when waving thanks, and it is just a slap in the face. On the Longmen of Buzhai, you can rely on the net and be polite. You would rather swallow your words than take risks. Ginger. And back to the men and women with mourning, Wan Li solitary sail hence out of Luodu, that is, on November 2nd in Longmen Xigang Qinghe tomb, since the legacy also. Looking into the distance, next to the river, the pagoda niche is the realm of bliss, and the whale-bell fish Brahman often makes a sound of great sorrow, that is, the peak of cold honk, the shore of natural liberation, unlike the ridge of Beimang and the original of Xiling. Poplar rustling, night ghosts crying; Pale smoke and desert cover the soul travelers during the day! Son? Cloud, halo, female tea, Philippines, calyx, orchid, natural filial piety, mourning of Confucian admiration, feeling of walking. Yi Yi and Qin Se, for forty years, have always been guided by feedback. A woman's gift can last a long time, but a mother's instrument can last a long time. Why do you want to fly and hurt your lonely wings? What's the point of hanging shadows? I can't bear to worry for a long time, and talk about the sound of drums and pots. Snow cry waved John dare to macro's wife, its inscription said:
Phoenix flies with Qiang. Grace Ford family, Lan Fen Huifang. Remember that a woman is a matter of speaking. Only with the mother's model, the benevolent trains and hides. Knitting? Group, wash clothes. Modest and obedient, with simple rules. From guarding to jiangxiang. But he fell ill and the sword died alone. One is sudden change, and six are sentimental. Widowhood is painful. I can't stand it. Sad moon, crying empty bed. The house is in good condition, and there is Yongchun Hall. The yang of Longmen, the soup of Yishui, the home of a virtuous woman, is blessed with no double happiness.
Explanation:
Don? Therefore, Zhao's epitaph for Wang in Taiyuan is juxtaposed:
Xu Jiao, the founding duke of Ciyuan County appointed by Fujian and other states, interviewed and disposed of Fu Runzhou's secretariat of Jiangnan East Road.
Yan Zhenqing, director of the Provincial Works Bureau and secretary of the school.
Zhao, a famous family in Taiyuan, shunned the forest, and the word treasure is true. Later generations have inherited the extraordinary achievements of their ancestors. Wang Shiliang, the duke of Guangchang County, was the ancestor of the sixth generation, Zhou Xiao Situ, the official department minister, and the secretariat of Sui and Bing. Wang Deheng, the ancestor of the Five Dynasties, was a general of the Sui Dynasty. Like the Zhou and Sui Dynasties, there are legends in history books. High-impedance Wang Wuying was named Zaoyanggong and left-back general in the Sui Dynasty, and was also in charge of Xianning County. Great-great-grandfather Wang Sheng 'an also served as Liangzhou Prefecture and Xizhou Prefecture. Grandfather Wang Rensu was in charge of the state affairs, brilliant, unique, civil and military, and distinguished. Military commanders always rely on a clean and just profession, and a good reputation can promote the reputation of the family. Ancestor Wang Xian, hereditary Zaoyanggong, is just a worthless name. In fact, he is carefree, playing the piano and drinking all day, keeping his true colors and not being moved by material desires. He died at the age of 80. Mrs. Hongnong Yang gave birth to a son and a daughter. Her son died before he became an official, and her daughter's name was Zhao. It shows that the beautiful Rong Zhi instrument actually shows a beautiful model. I see her beauty, so let's talk about it briefly. She has been virtuous and gentle all her life, and her temperament is docile. She is filial to her parents at home and polite and entertaining outside. Silk weaving, weaving round thin ribbons and making carved silk threads with colored silk fabrics are all called great, subtle and exquisite natural achievements of female workers. It is not easy to make a complete choice when choosing women's four virtues. They all revolve around in-laws, waiting for the matchmaker and my dead mother to respect the behavior of adults. In order to find a peaceful family and keep women in order, she married my family at the age of eighteen. Serving in-laws, women are sleek, rhythmic and jade-sounding, and their appearance is soft and white, elegant and beautiful. I started my career when I was about twenty years old. I can be thrifty and hardworking, and I don't have to spend it myself. I didn't have savings such as bags and boxes before, but insisted on saving the rest of my salary and rice. At first, kindness and generosity can be widely spread without losing the cost of food. Because of this, relatives and family members at home and abroad advocate wealth and yearn for kindness, just like birds fly to the Woods in droves in spring, and a family is prosperous. During the Kaiyuan period, she suffered from the loss of her uncle, and was punished for the funeral. She was always yelling and swearing at her, and she became ill after a long time. Since I'm guarding outside, I'll wander the Jianghu with me and observe the reinforcements. I am not afraid of the plague in the southeast. I live in a low-lying and humid place. I have a long history and other indications are not unreasonable. Oh, my God, I should ask, why did I endanger my good wife and die in the main room of Runzhou Home Ownership Scheme on July 20 and 8 this new year's autumn? Alas! Think about the meditation practice in the past. When he was seriously ill and dying, his nature operated remarkably, all worldly things were destroyed, deep friendship and love were cut off, and his mental wisdom arrived in an all-round way. He waved goodbye and ordered sacrifices. He cut his flesh and restrained his blood and tears before he gradually became a vegetarian. Choose the yin house on the Longmen, which is predestined friends with the quiet place. If you dare to say anything, you would rather endure being forced to change your ambition, correct your flag and park your coffin where you live. But the men and women who couldn't follow the detour were sad, so Wan Li arrived in Luoyang alone and was buried in the tomb of Xigang, Qinghe, Longmen on November 2 this year, which was a last word. Looking ahead is yique (Longmen grottoes), next to the Yihe river. Pagodas and shrines are the world where Amitabha lives, and bells and wooden fish often make chanting sounds. It is Lengga Peak (where the Buddha is), the other side of natural liberation. Can it be compared with the wide and flat land of Beimang Tomb and Xiling? Poplar shaking, mixed with ghost crying at night; Light smoke is silent, and people who walk during the day cover their hearts! Zi Xu? Xu Yun, Xu dizzy, daughters Xu Ming, Xu Calyx, were born filial and looked up at their loved ones, making them cry at the top of their lungs and feel sad and sad. Jiao Xu should listen to his wife's advice for forty years. The norm of being a woman can be respected for a long time, and the model of being a mother can teach fashion, how couples fly together, and suddenly mourn single spouses. What can we say about compassion, looking back and feeling sorry for ourselves? If you can't stand the grief of the long bamboo mat (referring to the dead), show the sound of knocking on the clay pot. How dare you write an epitaph for your wife? The epitaph reads:
Both men and women fly and blend into one. Dear family, orchids and herbs are fragrant (figuratively speaking, good character or reputation). Think back to the law of being a woman, and speak and look appropriately and brightly. Thinking about the model of motherhood, mothers can learn lessons. Do all the needlework and do the laundry. Can be humble and obedient, simple and colorful. Follow my guard and stay in the water town for a long time. How to accumulate a long-term incurable disease, the sword is hidden in the box (metaphorically, talents are buried and not appointed) and a person dies alone. Relatives are very sad when they encounter unlucky changes. Sad widower! How can you bear to see such a disaster? A person looks at the bitter moon and worries, and a person cries over the empty bed. Besides, if you choose the boundary of the underworld, you will never be in the underworld again. To the south of Longmen, Yi Shui Tang Shui, my wife's home is attached (near) to the boundlessness (boundary) blessed land.
Records and history:
Wang Lin's epitaph was written by her husband Jiao Xu and Yan Zhenqing, a famous calligrapher in the Tang Dynasty.
So, what about Jiao Xu's family background? According to the book of the New Tang Dynasty (volume 199)? Biography 124? "The Scholars" contains: "Xu Qi Yong, a native of Huzhou beyond the Great Wall ... Liang Ciyuan, is the grandson of the fourth generation. Zong Rui, talent makes history. Zijian ... is the secretariat of Jiangzhou. I went abroad several times, moved to the secretary's prison for a long time, and went to ride an ordinary waiter. Zi Qiao is a giant mountain. Kaiyuan Zhong was a driver, a straight bachelor from Jixian Academy, and moved to Zhongshu Sheren, Neiji and Henan Yin. Feng Gong of Ciyuan County. Father and son are single, self-ancestors, grandchildren, and the third is Chinese books. "The Book of the New Tang Dynasty was written for Xu Jiazu and Sun San.
According to New Tang Book? Volume 4 1? Thirty-one Geography 5 records: "Xing Wu County, Huzhou, Shanghai. In the fourth year of Wude, Wucheng County, the capital of Wujun County, was ... County Five. " According to Old Tang Book? Volume 43? The 23rd? "Official History II" records: "A member of the Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites is the third product." New Tang book? Volume 39? Twenty-nine Geography for three years: "Jiangzhou General (Hedong Road), Bear. There are 82,240 households, 5 1733 1 household. County seven. " Old Tang book? Volume 44? Twenty-four Official for three years: "Counties are divided into Shangzhou, Zhongzhou and Zhou Xia", "Shangzhou: state system, with more than 40,000 households in Shangzhou. A member of the Secretariat, from Sanpin. " Jiangzhou has a population of more than 80 thousand, which is Shangzhou, and Jiangzhou secretariat is a secondary product.
Old Tang book? Volume 42? Twenty-two "Official One" contains: "For the three products, ride around and wait for constant service" and "From the three products, the superintendent ... becomes the third product". New Tang book? Volume 47? Thirty-seven "Guan Bai Er" contains: "The straight bachelor of Jixian Temple College ... is responsible for publishing and collecting classic works ... and there are four school books, all of which are below grade nine. Orthography is two people, from doing. " Old Tang book? Volume 42? Twenty-two "Official One" contains: "From the fifth grade to the next level, Chinese books are given to others ..." Old Tang books? Volume 42? Twenty-two "Official Me" contains: "From the second product, the founding county public, Jue."
According to historical records, Xu Jiao was also the economic envoy of Runzhou Secretariat, Jiangnan Dongdao, Fujian and other states. According to the old Tang book? Volume forty? The twentieth in the pool? Geography III records: "Jiangnan Road, Jiangnan East Road, Runzhou Merchants, Yanling County, Jiangdu County, Sui Dynasty. Wude ... In nine years, Yangzhou moved to Jiangdu, and the three counties of Yanling, Jurong and Baixia belonged to Runzhou. In the first year of Tianbao, it was changed to Danyang County. In the first year of Gan Yuan, it was renamed Runzhou. Old spirit fairy five, Tianbao spirit fairy six. " According to the old Tang book? Volume 42? Twenty-two "Official One" contains: "From the three products, Shangzhou secretariat." According to Etymology: Interviewer: Official name. In the twenty-first year of Tang Kaiyuan, the whole country was divided into fifteen roads, each with its own? Interview with the disposal ambassador? Visiting envoys, responsible for inspecting prisons and supervising state and county officials, are slightly similar to the history of the Han Dynasty. "According to the Epitaph of Jinxian princess royal written by Xu Jiao in the 24th year of Kaiyuan, Xu Jiao's biggest official position is to take the pillar country as the second product. In his biography in the Book of the New Tang Dynasty, he was described as a "giant mountain", while in the epitaph of Xu Qiao unearthed at the same time with Wang Lin's epitaph, he was described as "Zhongshan" and "filial piety to his brother". It is inferred that he is the second child in the family, and the word Zhongshan is more credible. The Book of the New Tang Dynasty is a mistake. Now we can tell right from wrong.
Yan Zhenqing, a famous calligrapher in the Tang Dynasty, was a scattered lang in the tide, a proofreader and a former secretary of the Provincial Ministry of Industry. According to New Tang Book? Volume 47? Thirty-seven "Guan Bai Er" contains: "The secretary saves one person, the supervisor is one person, and from the three products; Less supervision of two people, from four products; Cheng one person, from five products. To manage the scriptures, you have to work in the Works Bureau, and you have less supervision. " "Service bureau lang two people, from five products; Cooperate with two people, from six products; Two school booksellers, in ninth grade; There are two people in orthography, below grade nine. Write epitaphs, greetings and eulogies for Zuo Lang, and judge with Zuo Lang. " According to New Tang Book? 153? Biography 78 states: "Yan Zhenqing was a Ming minister, and the minister supervised Gu V from Sun onwards. Less loneliness, more discipline. He is long, knowledgeable, professional and filial. In the first century, scholars were promoted and departments were established. Commander Diao liquan. Move again to supervise and remonstrate, and make the river and the dragon. An Shi's rebellion is against the evil tooth, and the true clarity will be reversed, and the day will help the rain, increase, and the material will survive. . Go boating and drinking with guests on Sunday to remove the suspicion of Lushan Mountain. If you think you are a scholar, you are not worried ... Xi Lie was angry ... so he killed him ... In 76 ... the emperor gave up the court for five days and gave it to Stuart ... He was kind and honest, cursive and graceful. "Old Tang book? Volume 42? Twenty-second? " The official one includes: "As the first product, Stewart ... is above the official." "Is the eighth grade, supervision and suggestion. "
Wenzhi calligraphy:
In the autumn of 2004, Yan Zhenqing wrote the Tang Dynasty for the first time. The publication of Wang Lin's Epitaph shows the true colors of Yan Zhenqing's early calligraphy.
Regular script is the third style of calligraphy standardization, and it is also the final beautification and perfection of calligraphy standardization after official script. Compared with official script, regular script is more rigorous, neat and standardized, and its brushwork is richer. Its stippling is eye-catching and angular, and there are strict rules for starting and receiving pens. Although there are many schools of regular script, they all have a general style. This is that it simplifies the previous brushwork and structure to the maximum extent. Tang Dynasty is the maturity and peak of regular script.
According to the Chronicle of Yan Zhenqing written by Zhu Guantian, Yan Zhenqing was 28 years old in the 24th year of Kaiyuan (736), and was appointed as the minister of the provincial Ministry of Industry. In the 29th year of Kaiyuan (74 1 year), Yan Zhenqing was thirty-three. Wang Lin's epitaph is the earliest work found at present, which is eleven years earlier than Duo Baota Monument and nine years earlier than Guo's epitaph. "Guo Epitaph" was written by Yan Zhenqing at the age of 42, marking the peak of Yan Zhenqing's calligraphy. At this time, his calligraphy style is mature and perfect, but his brushwork is graceful but not as graceful as in his later years.
The font of Wang Lin's epitaph is quite elegant, beautiful and refined, and the characters are vigorous and elegant, giving people a fresh and pleasant aesthetic feeling. At this time, his calm and strong demeanor has begun to take shape, with a broad and natural structure, from which it is not difficult to see the influence of Wang Xizhi and Chu Suiliang. Yan Zhenqing, who represents the characteristics of calligraphy in the Tang Dynasty, commented on Liu Xizai's "An Outline of Art" in the Qing Dynasty: "Chu Henan calligraphy is the main educator in the Tang Dynasty, and Yan Pingyuan has its strengths ..." Looking closely at the handwriting, the strokes are relaxed and graceful, and the strokes are flexible and tactful, which is in line with the statutes. The characteristics of strict regular script are: the strokes with the meaning of seal script are like steel bars and iron bones, the structure tends to be relaxed and open, the posture is as tall and straight as official script, and the strokes and structure are quite arbitrary outside the strict rules. Wang Lin's epitaph already has these characteristics. Of course, although his calligraphy made great achievements in this period, it was a little immature. Wang Lin's epitaph still belongs to his early works and is an important inscription in the history of calligraphy art in Yan Zhenqing.