Chapter 597 0592 [Study of Gold and Stone]

"This is the "Bo Gu Tu", compiled under the leadership of Wang Fu, and all the collections of Hun Jun are in it."

Zeng Yun pointed to a set of books and then pointed to the room inside.

Li Qingzhao followed behind him. Although Zeng Yun was younger than her, she did not dare to neglect him.

Because Zeng Yun is the grandson of Zeng Gong, and it was Zeng Gong who first proposed the word "gold and stone"!

The study of epigraphy was founded by Ouyang Xiu and carried forward by Zeng Gong. They can be called the two founders.

As for Li Qingzhao and his wife, they are proper descendants.

Zeng Yun pointed to another set of books and said: "This is the "Golden Stone Record" compiled by the ancestor of the family. There are more than 500 volumes in total. All the records are inscriptions on stele."

Li Qingzhao flipped through a few pages and quickly became happy. There were two inscriptions that she had never seen before.

Zeng Yun continued to walk forward: "That is the "Archaeological Map" by Long Mianji (Li Gonglin). Maybe you have read it, but this is the most complete one."

Li Gonglin is the originator of Ding and Yi studies, specializing in the study of Zhong Dingwen in the Shang and Zhou dynasties.

Zeng Yun continued to introduce various books and objects, and after working for a long time, he said: "The official meaning is that it is compiled according to the categories of Ding, Yi, stele, etc. If I really don't know how to classify it, it is classified as miscellaneous... I leave it to your Excellency! "

"Sir, are you leaving soon?" Li Qingzhao asked.

Zeng Yun smiled and said: "Duanzhou, Xinzhou, Kangzhou, Nan'en and other prefectures and counties were merged by the imperial court into Zhaoqing Prefecture. I will release Zhaoqing Prefecture according to the emperor's order."

Li Qingzhao cupped his hands and said, "Congratulations, sir."

Zeng Yun previously served as the magistrate of Wenzhou. When Li Bao sent troops to attack Zhejiang, he not only brought the entire Wenzhou to surrender, but also demolished Taoist temples and confiscated the land, and ordered all Lin Lingsu's disciples and grandchildren to return to secular life.

As for history, after Yuezhou was captured by the Jin soldiers, civil and military officials were ordered to pay homage. Zeng Yun was the only one who would rather die than obey. When captured by the Jin soldiers, he still regarded death as home. More than 40 members of his family were killed by the Jin soldiers.

Li Qingzhao sent Zeng Yun out of the door, and a little old man walked towards him.

Zeng Yun bowed and said, "May I ask your surname, sir?"

The little old man did not dare to accept the courtesy, so he avoided the courtesy and said in return: "I don't dare to take the name of Mr. Zhao Guang. I have no words, and I am the book boy of Longmian layman's family. Now I am recommended by the layman's old friend to come to Beijing to help compile books."

Li Gonglin is not only an expert on Zhong Dingwen, but also a very well-known painter.

But many people don't know that most of Li Gonglin's handed down paintings were ghostwritten by the book boy Zhao Guang. There were so many people asking for paintings that Li Gonglin couldn't help but refuse them all, so he asked the book boy to paint one at random to pass them off.

When the Jin soldiers went south, they heard that Zhao Guang was good at painting and forced him to paint the poor captured women.

Zhao Guang refused and had his right thumb cut off. He used his left hand to paint for the rest of his life, and he only painted images of Guanyin Bodhisattva.

Zeng Yun didn't know Zhao Guang's background. Hearing that he was just a book boy, he was no longer so polite. He handed over his hands and said, "It turns out to be Mr. Zhao, and this is layman Yi An. From now on, you can just discuss it with each other."

Several imperial painters of Song Huizong were transferred to work together, such as Li Tang, Zhang Zeduan, Li Congxun and others.

Li Tang was a disciple of Li Gonglin, and it was he who recommended Zhao Guang to Beijing.

In addition, some epigraphy researchers were called in, such as Lu Dalin's grandnephew and so on.

Li Tang served as the project leader and divided into six working groups, namely: Ding Yi, stele inscriptions, seals, tablets, statues, and miscellaneous items.

"Good news, good news!"

Just two days after starting work, Li Congxun rushed in and shouted: "The official gave me a plaque for 'Epigraphy' and designated a corridor for us!"

Everyone was overjoyed when they heard this.

In the past 100 years, the terms "epigraphy" and "archaeology" have appeared one after another, but no one dared to add the word "study" after them.

Now that the emperor has granted "Epigraphy" with his royal pen, it can be claimed to be a serious science from now on.

Li Congxun added: "There are also decrees from the officials that books on epigraphy should be accompanied by text and graphics. All utensils should be painted, with several sides painted and several sides painted with fine brushwork."

Li Tang said with a smile: "No wonder many painters have to be summoned."

Li Qingzhao's life here was very fulfilling, with a variety of artworks to appreciate and a group of top epigraphers and painters accompanying him.

After work, we can chat about art and exchange poems and paintings.

"The officials are here, and they are still at the Royal Academy. You should prepare here early!" One day, a eunuch suddenly came to summon him.

Everyone quickly cheered up and carefully sorted out the results of their work over the past few days, waiting for the emperor to come and show off their talents.

Waiting and waiting, maybe the emperor was delayed in the Royal Academy and was meeting with the literary calligraphers and painters there. They waited for two full hours and finally heard something.

"The emperor has arrived!"

Li Tang led everyone to the entrance of the hospital to greet them, and Li Qingzhao stood in the second row.

But seeing the emperor's honor guard coming from far to near, the old people who had followed Huizong of Song Dynasty were filled with emotion at this moment, finally being able to serve the emperor again!

"Greetings to Your Majesty!"

Everyone bowed in unison.

Zhu Guoxiang said: "Pingshen, let's go in first."

Dean Zhu glanced at the only woman in the crowd. She was slender and tall, not as weak as she imagined.

She is not very beautiful, but her features are delicate and regular.

Although he often drinks alcohol and stays up late, his skin is still well maintained. Only when you look closely can you see the crow's feet.

After entering the corridor courtyard, Li Tang noticed that the emperor glanced at Li Qingzhao a few more times, and quickly introduced him: "Guan family, this is Li Qingzhao, the lay scholar of Yi'an."

Li Qingzhao stepped forward again and saluted: "Your Majesty, Li Qingzhao, pays my respects."

Zhu Guoxiang smiled and said, "I have long heard of your great name. I have read many of your poems."

Li Qingzhao said modestly, "These are just some of my humble works. I dare not be worthy of the emperor's attention."

"Don't be restrained. Please sit down, my dear ministers," Zhu Guoxiang sat on the chair brought by the eunuch. "I wrote a doggerel poem for the new Jinshi at the Qionglin Banquet. I believe you all know it. I am not good at calligraphy, painting and writing, but you are all masters in this field. There is no need to be too modest in front of me."

Zhang Zeduan flattered him quickly: "Your Majesty cares about the country and the people, so you don't need to indulge in such trivial things."

Li Tang immediately introduced this person.

Zhu Guoxiang smiled and said, "The prince likes your painting "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" very much. He asked for it from Zhao Ji a long time ago."

"Your Highness, the prince is very kind to me." Zhang Zeduan felt comfortable all over.

Zhu Guoxiang suddenly felt itchy: "I also learned to paint from the imperial concubine. Today I will make a fool of myself again."

Everyone dared not neglect it and quickly took out the pen, ink, paper and inkstone.

Zhu Guoxiang not only learned to paint bamboo from Wen Xiaomei, but also learned to paint orchids in the past two years.

He first painted a few stones, then a bamboo, and then painted orchids in the cracks of the stones. A picture of bamboo and orchid in ink and wash was quickly completed.

"The official has good painting skills, the brushwork is experienced, vigorous and powerful, the layers are clear, and the shades are appropriate."

"This bamboo is just right in movement and stillness, and the determination to be unyielding is vividly displayed on the paper!"

"It is soft in strength and soft in combination. It is really an extraordinary product."

"..."

Zhu Guoxiang had just put down his pen when a series of praises came out. This group of artists were frantically flattering the emperor.

Zhu Guoxiang looked at Li Qingzhao: "Why don't you comment on it, Yi'an Jushi?"

Li Qingzhao was not used to lying, so she could only force a smile: "The emperor's painting is very good, and the artistic conception is beyond the reach of ordinary people."

"Hahaha!"

Zhu Guoxiang laughed happily, threw down his pen and said: "I have been painting bamboo and orchids for several years. I can fool ordinary people, but I must be like a three-year-old child in front of you. But everyone likes to hear flattery. If you want to say more, you can say more, and everyone can have fun."

Hearing this, everyone was at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

Seeing that the emperor did not seem to be pretending, they all felt relieved, knowing that the person in front of them was easy to talk to.

Li Tang took the initiative to report the progress of his work and presented the manuscript.

Zhu Guoxiang was not interested in these things. He pretended to flip through a few pages and then went to appreciate the antiques and cultural relics.

Everyone immediately followed, and they gave a detailed introduction to whichever Zhu Guoxiang saw.

After a tour, they returned to the courtyard.

Zhu Guoxiang asked the eunuch to bring tea leaves: "I don't like round tea, this is Yangzhou black tea, you can use it to make tea."

"Thank you for the reward!" Everyone hurriedly thanked.

After Fujian was recovered, the imperial tea garden there was also surnamed Zhu.

But the accounts were a mess, from officials to clerks, all were embezzling and madly exploiting tea farmers.

Zhu Guoxiang has sent the Inspectorate's censors to several imperial tea gardens in Fujian to auction them directly after clarifying the accounts. The only requirement is to separate and restrict the auction, and not allow certain merchants to monopolize.

The clay stove boiled water and prepared to make tea, and everyone sat around and chatted with the emperor.

Li Tang followed Song Huizong for twenty years, constantly talking about the absurd and funny things in the previous dynasty, and everyone was amused by it.

Li Tang also represented everyone and requested to present poems and paintings on the spot.

Zhu Guoxiang shook his head and said, "Art comes from the soul and heart, and commissioned works are inevitably crafty. It's not too late to present them privately when there are good works. However, Yi An Jushi is good at rhythm and must be good at musical instruments. I wonder if you can listen to a song today?"

Li Qingzhao stood up quickly: "There is a zither in the room, I will take it immediately."

When she came back, Li Qingzhao was holding a guqin in her arms and began to play for the emperor.

Li Qingzhao was better at composing and appreciating lyrics, but her performance was not at a professional level.

At least, she was far worse than Li Shishi. Zhu Ming usually enjoyed listening to music.

After the song, Zhu Guoxiang clapped his hands in praise, encouraged everyone a few words, and then left.

The next day, a eunuch came and read out Li Qingzhao's appointment.

Well, the contract worker has been converted to a formal worker.

Technical officers in painting academies and academies belonged to the third shift in the old Song Dynasty.

Zhu's father and son thought it was too complicated, so they merged it with the title of civil officials (officials with salary).

Li Qingzhao's official title was Tongzhilang (an official of the eighth rank in Beijing), and her job was Cifei Daizhao.

This kind of official position can only be promoted internally, and cannot be confused with civil and military officials.

Normal promotions are Yixue, Zhihou, Zhuolu Daizhao, Cifei Daizhao, Cizi Daizhao, and Hanlin Daizhao of a certain academy.

Even if promoted to Hanlin Daizhao of a certain academy, he is only an artistic consultant to the emperor and cannot participate in discussions on political affairs.

The Hanlin Daizhao without the prefix "such and such a academy" can really discuss political affairs.

"Congratulations, Li Daizhao!" Everyone congratulated.

Li Qingzhao was also happy in her heart, and she also gave the eunuch who delivered the imperial edict a reward.

The eunuch said: "The imperial concubine has made a new painting, and the emperor invites Li Daizhao to appreciate it."

"Please lead the way." Li Qingzhao didn't think much about it, because this was the job of the painting academy.