Wang Xizhi eats ink

When Wang Xizhi was a child, there was a small pool next to his house. He often washes brushes and inkstones in this pool. Later, the water in the small pool turned black, so people called this small pool "Mo Chi". When he grew up, Wang Xizhi's calligraphy was quite good, but he still insisted on practicing calligraphy every day. One day, he was so absorbed in practicing calligraphy in his study that he forgot to eat.

The maid brought his favorite garlic paste and steamed bread to urge him to eat, but he still buried himself in writing, as if he didn't hear. Later, the lady and the maid came to the study and saw Wang Xizhi holding a steamed bread covered with ink and stuffing it into his mouth, making his mouth black. They couldn't help laughing. It turned out that Wang Xizhi was practicing calligraphy while eating, and when his eyes were still looking at calligraphy, he accidentally dipped the ink into garlic paste.

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Anecdotal allusions

Legend has it that the emperor at that time went to the northern suburbs to offer sacrifices and asked Wang Xizhi to write his congratulatory message on a board, and then sent workers to carve it. The sculptor cut the board layer by layer and found that Wang Xizhi's calligraphy ink had been printed into the board. He didn't reach the bottom until he cut into a depth of three points. Woodworkers are amazed at Wang Xizhi's pen power, perfect calligraphy skills and his pen power. Cut to the chase is derived from this story.

Commemoration of future generations

Wang Xizhi's former residence is located at No.20, Xiyanhu Street, lanshan district, Linyi City. It is a classical garden-style building, covering an area of about 5 mu. Legend has it that Wang Xizhi went to the pool to wash inkstones after practicing calligraphy hard in his childhood. After a long time, the water in the pool became dark, so people called it "Xiyan Lake".

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