Imagine that the experts in the Forbidden City should be thin and quiet. But Jin Yunchang is tall, with fluffy curly hair and a smile on his face. He can talk, but he doesn't talk nonsense. Only by chatting did I know that his ancestors were professional soldiers of the Mongolian people in Zhenglanqi, which was a little close to his image.
I want to go to the Forbidden City, because all the treasures are hidden there.
At the age of 35, Jin Yunchang became an associate professor, calligraphy expert and tutor of master students majoring in calligraphy in Capital Normal University. He studies ancient Chinese, the history of calligraphy, the study of steles and calligraphy. Being an associate professor at the age of 35 is a great achievement, but it doesn't keep Professor Jin with a little idealism here.
"I heard that the Forbidden City is interested in people who know calligraphy, so I wrote my own resume and knocked on people's doors." Jin Yunchang talked about his "entering the palace" and said shyly, "I was an associate professor at Capital Normal University at that time, which should be good. But I feel an impulse in my heart. During my teaching career, I read a lot of books and materials, but I didn't have much chance to see the original works. It's like a person who likes to travel can't travel, but can only read travel books every day. I don't want to go to the Forbidden City, because all the treasures are hidden there. Nothing excites me more than being able to get in touch with these treasures. "
From professor to master tutor to warehouse keeper.
1At the end of 996, Jin Yunchang handed in his resume. 1997 officially transferred to the Forbidden City, from associate professor and master tutor to warehouse keeper of the calligraphy department of the Forbidden City. He is 40 years old this year. "I was ecstatic when I first came into contact with these babies. Being able to hold it with your own hands and see it with your own eyes is like giving me a practical lesson in theoretical knowledge. " Jin Yunchang said, hands unconsciously dancing in the air, eyes full of excitement.
"I began to learn calligraphy from the first day. Because I have a little foundation since I was a child and can write well, the teacher asked me to copy a lot of things. At that time, when I was a child, I was praised, so I naturally worked hard. Learn to learn, even learn with relish. If you have a little pocket money, buy a tablet and introduce it to the famous calligrapher at that time whenever you have the opportunity. Mr. Ouyang Zhongshi, Mr. Liu Bingsen and Mr. Dakang are all my teachers, and I often visit Mr. Qi Gong and learn a lot from them. When I got the real thing to see, the knowledge and the real thing matched, and that feeling was really great. The word excited really can't fully reflect my joy at that time. "
When going to work becomes interesting
Being a keeper in the calligraphy department is a bit like a librarian in a library and a bit like a librarian in a warehouse. The main task is to preserve the volumes of calligraphy works and take them out when someone mentions them.
"The Forbidden City is not a library. That doesn't mean you work here. Any work that you want to see can be taken down, which will cause losses to the work itself. Only in the post of keeper can you often meet people who come to pick up works and take pictures of the collection, so that you can open the collection for them and have a good look at it yourself. This is really a gratifying thing. In a year or so, I saw the collection and was really happy. This is a great blessing. " Jin Yunchang lowered his voice, put a straight face and made a careful analysis, as if the Forbidden City had accidentally let him pick up a big "bargain".
"Although I used to be a calligraphy major, I feel that my ability to distinguish is very insufficient. When you visit an exhibition, you can say that you are enjoying the exhibits in a confused state. I'm not sure if it is a historical treasure. Now I see more, I have more contacts, and my heart is clear. " Jin Yunchang told reporters, "When I look at the exhibition now, I will unconsciously look at it with a little textual research. I also need to take some notes and write down my views and feelings. Maybe one day I will publish these notes, but that's later. "
From 65438 to 0998, the management system of the Forbidden City changed. Calligraphy, painting and inscriptions are managed by the same department, and the department in Jin Yunchang is also responsible for storage and display. "This kind of reform happens to be a personal promotion for me. Because it is not only inscription calligraphy, but also painting collection is my scope of work, which is very helpful for me to expand my knowledge. "
Willing to stay in the Forbidden City all my life.
If you only talk about Jin Yunchang and calligraphy, you will think that he is a calligraphy madman. However, he is not crazy, he is a man who does things in the golden mean everywhere. Although he has gained a certain popularity in identifying calligraphy, he doesn't want to "go into the sea" to make a fortune when the auction market is hot. "You can't live without money, but if you have more money, you will be in trouble. I think I'm in good shape now. I don't consider running an auction company or making a living by appraisal. The current appraisal environment is quite complicated, not what I want. " "I am a little famous now, but this fame is given by the Forbidden City, and my appraisal knowledge is also given by the Forbidden City. I am willing to stay in the Forbidden City all my life. There is a little reward in it. " Jin Yunchang said: "Besides, the working environment of the Forbidden City has been greatly improved in recent years. My wife also has a stable job, and we can get by in life. I don't need much money. "
"Two Shun" is the aim of being a man.
When asked how the daily schedule is arranged, Jin Yunchang said that his life is very simple-no playing cards, no playing chess, no smoking, no drinking and no exercise. Get up every morning and post a post casually, then ride to work. "The Forbidden City is very big, and the staff are basically riding bicycles. It takes too long to walk. Of course, tourists can't ride bicycles in places they visit, but there are sidewalks on both sides of the east and west, and they can go anywhere. " "Evening is family time. But I will come to this study two or three nights a week to write and read books on calligraphy. " While sprinting for his ideals and hobbies, he also tried his best to play various roles. Maybe this is what he called the golden mean. Don't give up, but go beyond the limit. During the interview of just over an hour, Director Jin answered several phone calls, and he arranged the phone calls of other reporters politely. There was a phone call from his mother, and he agreed thoughtfully. There seems to be a phone call from home, and he is also chatting happily. This is the portrayal of a 48-year-old man, from top to bottom, in all aspects, he has to be careful. He showed me a seal-"Chang Liang" and said it was his purpose in life. When people come to associate, you should be carefree-two carefree. For him, working in the painting and calligraphy department of the Forbidden City is his "smooth". In addition, we should try to make others "smooth". Perhaps it is this attitude that makes him wait for an unknown reporter on the street.