"Taking Pen as Training" comes from the old Tang book Biography of Liu Gongquan, which tells the story of Tang Muzong's dissolute and eccentric governance. He once asked Liu Gongquan how to use a pen perfectly. Liu Gongquan replied: "The method of using a pen lies in the heart, and the regular brushwork is naturally perfect." Mu Zong changed his face and realized that he was admonishing him with brushwork.
Liu Gongquan used calligraphy as a metaphor for politics. On the one hand, it shows his attitude towards calligraphy creation; On the other hand, he skillfully persuaded the spirit of calligraphy art. ..
Liu Gongquan's related stories
1, three-step talent
Liu Gongquan visited Weiyang Palace Garden with Tang Wenzong. Wenzong stopped the car and said to Liu Gongquan, "There is one thing that makes me happy. Clothes used to be sent to border guards were often not timely, and now spring clothes are sent in February. "
Liu Gongquan came forward to congratulate. The literati said: "I just congratulate you, but I can't express my thoughts clearly." You should write a poem to congratulate me. " Imperial secretary urged him to read it to literate Sect himself. Liu Gongquan replied: "Although there was no war last year, I did not return this year. How can I repay the kindness of the emperor? I get spring clothes in spring. " Wenzong said happily, "Cao Zijian has seven steps in reciting poems, and you only need three."
2. devote yourself to academics
Liu Gongquan is good at Zuo Zhuan, Mandarin, Shangshu, Shi Mao and Zhuangzi. Every time he speaks a word, he often writes several papers. He is familiar with melody, but he doesn't like listening to music. He often says, "this is because listening to music makes people feel arrogant."