Full text of Zhang Xuan's epitaph

The full name of Zhang Xuan's epitaph is Zhang Xuan's Epitaph of Nanyang Wei. In order to avoid the mystery of Emperor Kangxi, it is commonly known as the Epitaph of the Black Woman, which was engraved in October of the first year of Putai in the Northern Wei Dynasty (53 1), with 20 lines and 20 horizontal lines. The original stone has been lost for a long time. During the light years of the Qing dynasty, why should the old rubbings be cut and mounted? Twelve pages * * *, four lines per page, full of eight Chinese characters. Land unknown. At present, there is only one volume of Collection, Cutting and Mounting. The original extension is now in Shanghai Museum.

"Epitaph of Zhang Xuan" has both a pen and Fiona Fang, either horizontal or round, or round, full of twists and turns. Out of the corner means separation, many pens mean running script, and the structure contains momentum. Calligraphy is simple and elegant, with a flat structure, which has both the charm of the Northern Wei Dynasty and the statutes of Tang Kai. He is an outstanding figure in the Northern Wei Dynasty and is highly respected by calligraphers. He commented: "The seal script is divided into characters, which will not be bad or wonderful, but rough and fine, and there is no comparability." Black girl.

This record is exquisite in calligraphy and excellent in engraving. The font is slightly flat, mostly in official script style, quaint. Pan He's combination, the north monument is handsome, and the south post is gentle. In the inscription and postscript, He sincerely praised and said, "There is no evil in dividing the seal into characters, but it is rough and refined, and the black girl is unparalleled."

The rubbings are now in the Shanghai Museum. Epitaph of Zhang Xuan is an orphan, and other rubbings can only be reproduced, which does not reflect the original spirit. Today's eyes are blessed, and you can see the whole picture of rubbings from fine prints.

Interpretation of Zhang Xuan's epitaph

Epitaph of Wei Nanyang You are mysterious and black, and you are from Nanyang Baishui. The descendants of the emperor. Yesterday, in the middle period, I became a shepherd for Zhou and Yin. He made peace with Han and Wei Situ. Don't be smart just because you hold a candle; There is no fake water, so it has been cleaned. Bing secretariat, official department minister, Yuan Zuhe. Ancestors, backbone generals, Xinping satrap. Father, General Tomoko, Ursaka. The so-called words make the world shine. You are endowed with the pure essence of Yin and Yang, including the five elements. Elegant and curious, knowledgeable and profound. Xie Brown, assistant minister of Zhongshu, except Nanyang Taishou. Since Wei Yan was caught, he still added wind to the grass, which made people happy, just as fish like water. Fang wants to wing China and seize the emperor's room. What a ghost without simplicity, a philosopher like a fighter. In the thirty-second year of the Spring and Autumn Period and the seventeenth year of Taihe, he stayed in Xiaoyi Lane, Chengzhong Town, Puban. Wife, daughter of Hebei Jinshou. Life is a great reward. Is the treasures set each other off, and the jade quality is uneven. In the first year of Putai, in the year of Xinhai, Ding You was buried in the east of Puban City in October and the first day. You were enlightened at the end of your life. God gave you a clear message, and his words became a trajectory. He suddenly died. When people mourn together, they weep in the distance. So I published a poem to recite: Lan Zhou, Fang Gan. Ye qu, rooted in. I met Han gloriously. Germany flies with the wind, and the rain is scattered. Thanks to Stephen Chi, time flies. After the branches of tung trees wither, they will promote good wood. Sanjiang wails, Sichuan wails. Pain Mao Qun, sad feather family. There is no dawn in the mourning hall, only dim light in the grave. Xiantao Songhu, * * * Sleeps at the Spring Gate. Always follow the trend and be famous for your style.