Yan Zhenqing teenagers lost their father, lived with their mother Yin, lived with their uncles and grandfathers, and had a hard life. However, he has been studying hard. Under the guidance of his elders, he is diligent in his studies and his brushwork is also fruitful. At first, I studied Zhu Suiliang's brushwork. Later, I worshipped Master Zhang Xu and got his brushwork.
Yan Zhenqing's brushwork is exquisite, good at regular script and running script. Is it the Tang Dynasty? Four in regular script? One. Created? Face? Regular script, get rid of the calligraphy style at that time and open a new era of calligraphy. What did he say to Liu Gongquan? Yan gu? It also had a far-reaching impact on later generations. His running script is called by later generations? The second running script in the world? It embodies the style of the prosperous Tang Dynasty. Representative works include Yan Monument, Zan Monument Portrait and Yan Qiaoqing Monument.
Yan Zhenqing's achievements in calligraphy are related to his own quality and spirit, and more closely related to his official career.
Yan Zhenqing entered the Jinshi examination at the age of 26, and has since embarked on a bumpy career for nearly 50 years. He was diligent and strong-willed as an official, and participated in the revision of the etiquette system in the Tang Dynasty when he was a etiquette ambassador. During his term of office, he suggested to Tang Dezong that 64 famous soldiers should be chased and sealed, and a temple was built for them, which won people's mourning. He also led the rebel army, participated in the Anshi Rebellion, and contributed to the early end of the war.
Yan Zhenqing is strong in character and virtuous in quality. He is proficient in Confucianism, especially advocating loyalty and filial piety. Be kind to your mother and elders at home, and live in harmony with your brothers and sisters. As an official, it is suggested that the emperor be open and honest, listen to different voices and sum up past experiences and lessons. When the rebels appeared, I personally advised the rebels and refused the temptation of the rebels. Finally, I was killed by the rebels. Later generations regret, posthumous title? Wenzhong? .
Yan Zhenqing's works are many, mainly practical words, which are vivid and touching, frank and generous. It promoted the ancient prose movement in the Tang Dynasty, and his representative works include "Taking a Book with Guo Servant" and "On Baiguan", which are praised by later generations.