The original meaning is that if your mind is upright, then the words you write will also be upright. ?In addition to being famous for his calligraphy achievements, Liu Gongquan's "pen admonishment" of "a correct heart leads to a correct pen" has also been passed down by the world. Emperor Mu Zong once asked Liu Gongquan how to write calligraphy well. Liu Gongquan replied: "Use the pen to the heart, and the heart will be straight and the pen will be correct." If the character is not high, it will not be possible to write calligraphy.
Because Mu Zong was idle in government affairs, Liu Gongquan used letters to describe politics. On the one hand, he explained his attitude towards calligraphy creation, and on the other hand, he also cleverly used the spirit of calligraphy art to give advice. From then on, the theory of "the heart is right and the pen is right" has been passed down to later generations and has become one of the ethical standards of calligraphy.
It is said that words are like people. In fact, calligraphy, literature, painting and other artistic works all reflect the author's character, cultivation and thoughts and feelings to a considerable extent. It is because of Liu Gongquan's perseverance and noble sentiments and character that his fresh and upright calligraphy style shines on the paper. Later generations not only valued his calligraphy skills, but also admired his character, so that his calligraphy and personality are both immortal. .
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Writing poems to help others
Tang Wuzong was angry with a female palace official for a long time. He summoned her and said to Liu Gongquan: "I am very dissatisfied with this person. If I can get one of your works, bachelor, I will not blame her." Then he handed over dozens of pieces of paper from Shu County on the imperial case. he.
Without hesitation, Liu Gongquan immediately wrote a quatrain: "Regardless of the past, I disobeyed the Lord's favor and was willing to guard the long gate alone. Now I have the king's attention, so I returned to the pepper room to wipe away the traces of tears." The emperor was very happy. He was rewarded with two hundred pieces of brocade and ordered the female officials to come forward and thank him.
Use the pen as advice
Tang Mu Zong was dissolute and eccentric in his administration. He once asked Liu Gongquan how to use the pen to perfection. Liu Gongquan replied: "The method of using the pen all depends on the intention. If the heart is upright, the writing skills will naturally be perfect." Mu Zong changed his face and understood that he was using the writing skills to give advice. ?[35-36]? Su Shi of the Song Dynasty once said in a poem: "When you are in a hurry to pass down family traditions, and you want to see the sincerity of writing to give advice."
Three steps of talent
Liu Gongquan once accompanied Emperor Wenzong of the Tang Dynasty to play in the garden of Weiyang Palace. Wenzong stopped the car and said to Liu Gongquan: "There is one thing that makes me happy. In the past, the clothes given to the border soldiers were often not distributed in time, but now the spring clothes are given in February. The distribution of clothes has been completed." Liu Gongquan stepped forward to congratulate, and Wenzong said: "Just congratulations cannot express your feelings clearly. You should write a poem to congratulate me."
The palace officials urged him to read it himself. Listening to Wenzong, Liu Gongquan recited in response: "Although there was no war last year, there is no return this year. How can I repay the emperor's favor? I get spring clothes in spring." Wenzong said happily: "Cao Zijian recited poems in seven steps, but you only need three steps. ."
Dedicated to academics
Liu Gongquan is particularly proficient in Zuozhuan, Guoyu, Shangshu, Mao Shi, and Zhuangzi. Justice often fills several pages. He is familiar with music, but does not like to listen to performances. He often says: "This is because listening to music can easily make people arrogant."?
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