"Preface to the Lanting Collection" is a treasure recognized by the world. It has always been treasured in the Wang family and has been passed down to his seventh generation grandson Zhiyong. Zhiyong

"Preface to the Lanting Collection" is a treasure recognized by the world. It has always been treasured in the Wang family and has been passed down to his seventh generation grandson Zhiyong. Zhiyong became a monk in Yongxin Temple, Shaoxing when he was young. He studied Wang Xizhi's authentic works for three years. More than ten years. Before his death, Zhiyong passed the "Preface to the Lanting Collection" to his disciple Benzai. Biancai was good at calligraphy and painting, and he cherished the "Preface to the Lanting Collection" very much. He hid it secretly on the beam of the pavilion and never showed it to anyone. Later, he was deceived by Xiao Yi, the supervisor sent by Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty. After Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty obtained the "Preface to the Lanting Collection", he felt as if he had found a treasure. He also ordered calligraphers such as Ouyang Xun, Yu Shinan, and Chu Suiliang to write it. The calligraphers of Hongwen Hall, headed by Feng Chengsu, were also ordered to copy the original double-hook outline into several copies and distribute them to the prince and his ministers. After the death of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, the courtiers followed his edict and buried the original "Preface to the Lanting Collection" as a burial object in Zhaoling. Reference materials: /view/6850.htm