1 is Yan Zhenqing in the Tang Dynasty, (79-785), whose name is Qing Chen, who was born in Jingzhao for ten thousand years, and whose ancestral home is Linyi (now Linyi, Shandong) in the Tang Dynasty. In the kaiyuan period, he was a scholar and moved to the temple to serve as an advisor, which was hated by Yang Guozhong and made him a satrap in the plain, so he was called Yan Pingyuan in the world. An Shi Rebellion, meritorious in resisting thieves, entered Beijing as an official minister, a prince and a founder of Fenglu County, so he was also known as Yan Lugong. When Li Xilie rebelled in Dezong, he put his country first, went to the enemy camp, knew what was right, and was eventually killed by Li Xilie at the age of 77. Dezong's imperial edict said, "He is endowed with natural resources, outstanding in public loyalty, faithful in four dynasties."
2 is Liu Gongquan in the Tang Dynasty (778 -865), whose word is sincere. In the Tang Dynasty, Jing Zhaohua was a native, and the official was a Taizi Taishi, known as "Liu Shaoshi" in the world. Because he was also named Duke of Hedong by the emperor, later generations also called him "Liu Hedong". He was the successor of Yan Zhenqing, and later generations called them "Yan Liu", which became a model of calligraphy in previous dynasties.
Liu Gongquan's calligraphy was famous at that time in the Tang Dynasty, and there was a saying among the people that "the word Liu is worth a thousand dollars". His calligraphy is vigorous and vigorous, and every word is rigorous and meticulous. In terms of the characteristics of Chinese characters, it is famous for its thinness and strength. The regular script written is attractive in body and strong in bone, and the running script and regular script are the most exquisite. Because of the unique features of his works, Liu Gongquan's calligraphy is called "Liu Ti".
3 was Ou Yangxun (557-641) in the Tang Dynasty, a native of Linxiang, Tanzhou (now Changsha, Hunan). His calligraphy achievements are based on regular script, with bold brushwork and unique structure, which is called "European style" by later generations. Originated from han li, he is vigorous, rigorous in statutes, sees danger in the middle of the flat, elegant in the rules, interspersed with strokes, and properly arranged. The regular script is Ming of Liquan in Jiucheng Palace, and the most famous running scripts are Meng Diantie and Hans Zhang Tie. Other styles of writing are all poor, as Zhang Huaiguan in Tang Dynasty said in Shuduan.
4 was born in Zhao Mengfu of Yuan Dynasty (1254-1322), whose name was Zi Ang, whose name was Song Xue, and whose name was Song Xuedao, and who was from Huzhou (now Xing Wu, Zhejiang). Grandson of Song Taizu Zhao Kuangyin XI, after Wang Defang of Qin Dynasty. Zhao Mengfu lived through the changes of Song and Yuan Dynasties, and he was both an official and a recluse. Although he was a noble, he was born at an inopportune time. As a teenager, the Southern Song Dynasty was about to collapse, and he spent his time in rough and difficult times. His father, Zhao, and the assistant minister from Gaoguan to Hubu, both know Lin 'an Prefecture and the envoy of western Zhejiang, and are good at poetry and rich in collection, which has given Zhao Mengfu a good cultural influence. However, Zhao Mengfu's father died when he was eleven years old, and his family went from bad to worse. After the demise of the Song Dynasty, he returned to his hometown to live in seclusion. In the 23rd year of Yuan to Yuan (1286), Cheng Jufu, the imperial adviser, was asked to search for his legacy in the south of the Yangtze River, and Zhao Mengfu and other ten people were recommended to Kublai Khan in Yuan Shizu. When he first arrived in Beijing, Zhao Mengfu was immediately received by Yuan Shizu, and Yuan Shizu praised his talent, exclaiming that he was a "fairy middleman" and gave him all kinds of courtesy. He was appointed as a doctor of the Ministry of War from the rank of five products, and two years later he was appointed as a bachelor of Jixian from the rank of four products. In the 29th year of Zhiyuan (1292), he served as the general manager of Jinan Road. In the year of Yuan Zhenyuan (1295), when Ji 'nan Road was in charge, due to the death of Sai-jo, Emperor Chengzong needed to compile A Record of Sai-jo, and Zhao Mengfu was recalled to Beijing. However, there were many contradictions in the Yuan court. Therefore, Zhao Meng, who had self-knowledge, begged for help from illness, and finally had to return to his hometown of Xing Wu after years of absence at the turn of summer and autumn. Zhao Mengfu has lived in the south of the Yangtze River for four years, and he has no official, but he is light. His leisure leads to the gathering of talents with Xian Yushu, Chou Yuan, Dai Biaoyuan and Deng Wenyuan at the West Lake, where he talks about art and talks about things, and leads a peaceful life without competition. In the third year of Dade (1299), Zhao Mengfu was appointed as a scholar to learn Confucianism in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and other places. Although he was not promoted, he did not need to leave Jiangnan. He was closely related to the cultural circles and was relatively elegant and leisurely, which was more suitable for Zhao Mengfu's purport. He has been working for eleven years. In the third year (131), Zhao Mengfu's fate changed. The Crown Prince loved Li Ba Li Bada and took an interest in him. He worshiped Zhao Mengfu Hanlin as a bachelor's student and studied national history with him. In May of the following year, Li Ba Li Bada acceded to the throne for Renzong. Shortly after he ascended the throne, he immediately promoted Zhao Mengfu to a bachelor's degree and a doctor's degree from Ji Xian. After three years' delay (1316), Yuan Renzong promoted Zhao Mengfu to Hanlin's bachelor's degree and Rong Lu's doctor, and the official residence was from Yipin. At this point, Zhao's political status reached the peak of his life. Because of Renzong's favor and Zhao's outstanding art, Zhao Mengfu became famous in his later years. "The official residence is one product, and he is famous all over the world".