Chapter 1079

Seeing the old lady's final statement, chuchen felt much more comfortable. Originally, the old lady's experience is really poor, but just because of the poor, should he buy her things at a more expensive price?

The reason why Chu Chen agreed to buy it was that, apart from the poor experience of the old lady, Qi Baofu said on the phone that the old lady's family were all good and warm-hearted, otherwise he would not introduce Chu Chen to the old lady.

Let's not say whether Qi Baofu has misjudged someone, at least with his face, Chu Chen will do this small business. Fortunately, the old lady is really a sensible person, otherwise there will be some poor people who must have a hateful taste.

As Chu Chen was busy arranging the museum, he put the wardrobe aside after he bought it. When all the things in the museum were settled, Chu Chen was excited when he saw the wardrobe and examined it carefully.

He was also surprised by the results of the inspection. There was a dark grid on the surface of the wardrobe. When he opened it, he found that there were several ancient books and a thick looking scroll in it. What's more, this scroll was written on silk cocoon paper.

Cocoon paper is a kind of paper made of cocoon shell. This kind of paper has a long history, among which Liu Yiqing introduced in his book Shishuoxinyu: "the preface to Lanting written by Wang Xizhi is made of cocoon paper, and the paper looks like leather, which clearly shows that Wang Xizhi used cocoon paper to write the preface to Lanting.

Cocoon paper is characterized by its thin and smooth front, uniform interweaving of fibers, long moth resistant life, ink through the back of the paper after writing, smooth and crisp, which is the top grade of paper.

Now it is very difficult to see the cocoon paper of Jin Dynasty. What we can see is the cocoon paper of Song Dynasty. The paper color is light yellow, similar to the appearance of cocoon silk. But according to research, the so-called cocoon paper is not made of cocoon, but a kind of paper made of Broussonetia papyrifera (also known as Broussonetia papyrifera) bark fiber.

Broussonetia papyrifera bark contains a layer of gel coat, and the fiber is pure and white. After making paper, it is bright and delicate, white as cocoon and fine as silk, so it is called cocoon paper.

Anyway, since this scroll can be written on silk cocoon paper, it must not be too bad. So Chu Chen quickly called others together and carefully unfolded the scroll.

The length of this scroll is very long. It is more than 20 meters long after it is unfolded. The content on it immediately makes everyone exclaim, because the content on it is not only the same as Xue Ji's tablet of Zen master Xinxing, but also seems to be an authentic work.

The reason why we all have such performance is that the author Xue Ji's achievements in calligraphy and painting are really outstanding.

As we all know, in the course of its evolution, Chinese characters have formed a variety of shapes and writing methods, such as seal script, Li script, grass script, regular script and line script. However, the most widely used and popular font in printed matter is the Song typeface, which belongs to regular script. This kind of typeface is highly praised because of its sparse and strong, open-minded, compact and clear expression.

Song typeface, as the name suggests, is the font created in the Song Dynasty. As a matter of fact, the Song typeface got its name because it was authorized and spread in the Song Dynasty. For a long time, it has been said that Song typeface was created by Qin Hui. Because he was a traitor, the imperial court of the Song Dynasty took it as the national style and called it Song typeface.

In order to please Huizong of Song Dynasty, Qin Hui imitated his "thin gold book" deliberately, which gave rise to the theory of imitating song style and the legend. But this is not the foundation and the first creation of the Song typeface, but only the evolution of the Song typeface in the process of evolution and development.

In fact, the originator of song style calligraphy is Xue Ji, who is as famous as Yu Shinan, Chu suiliang and Ou Yangxun in the early Tang Dynasty.

People may be unfamiliar with Xue Ji, but when it comes to his great grandfather Xue Daoheng, his grandfather Xue Shou, and his grandfather Wei Zheng, it's a household name.

Wei Zheng also studied calligraphy. Wei Shuyu, his fourth son, is famous for his cursive writing. In the long-term influence, Xue Ji has the convenience to innovate the art of calligraphy.

One day, Xue Ji saw Chu suiliang's calligraphy at Wei Zheng's home and couldn't put it down. In his spare time of government affairs, he often went to observe and study, and then "determined to imitate learning, forgetting fatigue in poor years."

On one day in the last year of Jinglong, Tang Zhongzong held a meeting with guests and presented a pasted Ode to a lonely tree in leisure written by Wang Xizhi and Chu suiliang. Xue Ji was especially fond of Chu suiliang's calligraphy. While enjoying it, he rubbed his fingers on his robes and forgot why.

From then on, Xue Ji's admiration for Chu suiliang grew stronger and stronger, and he imitated Chu suiliang's calligraphy art continuously. In the end, he almost confused the real with the fake. At that time, people all said that "if you buy Chu and get Xue, you will not lose your integrity.".

In addition, Xue Ji also learned cursive from his father Wei Shuyu, who was good at cursive.

During this period, he not only integrated many advantages and traditional skills of Chinese characters formed in the long-term writing process, but also created a kind of writing and calligraphy with great personality and artistic charm. This makes its calligraphy art to achieve artistic excellence at the same time, but also has the characteristics of easy to be accepted by the public and social communication.

As a result, this kind of artistic and practical font eventually became a model for the writing and dissemination of Chinese characters, laying a solid foundation for the final formation of the widely used and disseminated song style characters.Many books have proved this point. For example, when Tao Zongyi, a scholar of the Ming Dynasty, discussed the "thin gold book" of Zhao Ji, Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty, in his book history Huiyao, he said: "at the beginning, he was Xue Ji. He changed his rules and called himself" thin gold book. "

In Yu Shi, ye Changchi, a modern man, further explained that " Chu Dengshan and Xue Shaobao (Xue Ji), who are thin and hard, can communicate with the gods. They are like cutting jade, and they are also called thin gold books in the world Today's imitation of song style is also out of it. "

Therefore, if we trace the origin of the original, Xue Ji should be worthy of being the originator of the Song typeface.

Although Xue Ji, the real originator of the "take it for granted" created by the people of Song Dynasty, is gradually forgotten. Moreover, Xue Ji's poems are not as good as books, and books are not as good as paintings. In painting, he is good at both flowers and birds and figures. He is especially famous for his exquisite painting of cranes. Compared with his paintings, his calligraphy is a little less famous.

But you have to know that except for the rubbings of the stele, none of Xue Ji's works has been handed down. It can be seen that the scroll of the stele of Zen master Xinxing discovered by Chu Chen is precious.

Moreover, Xue Ji's tablet of Zen master Xinxing is a representative work of Xue Ji. It is clear and vigorous, and has the meaning of Yi que shrine tablet by Chu suiliang. At the same time, Liu Gongquan in the late Tang Dynasty and Huizong emperor in the Song Dynasty were influenced by his thin and vigorous demeanor.

The monument was erected in August of the second year of the Tang Dynasty. The original stone has been lost for a long time. The existing rubbings on the tomb of he Shao in Qing Dynasty are handed down to the world. This version is said to have flowed into the island countries. There are also rubbings of Song Dynasty collected by Weng Tonghe. In the late 1940s, Weng Wange transported them to the United States to avoid losing them in war.

Although there may be some differences between the rubbings and the present one, it is no doubt easier to identify the authenticity.

It was said that this treasure came from this way, and the old man of the district said with a smile, "it's really a good person who has a good reward."

Chuchen laughed, waved his hand and said, "I just did what I could. It's nothing. Besides, didn't I get such a treasure? The rewards are far greater than the rewards. "

"I can't say that. For you, it's a small matter. For the old lady's family, it's a big change of fate. So, you should get this painting. Of course, if you feel guilty, you can give some help to the old lady's family. However, people's hearts are the most difficult to understand in the world. I suggest you have a degree. "

At the end of the day, Mr. Qu couldn't help feeling a little. Say, similar to Chu Chen's experience, he also met, at the beginning, he thought the other party's family was poor, but also specially sent some money to the other party. The other party was surprised and asked why he did it. As a result, Mr. Qu told the truth.

As a result, when the other party heard that the thing was worth millions, he immediately quit. He wanted to get it back, but he even said that in addition to the thing, there were more valuable treasures hidden by Mr. Qu.

This kind of speech made the old man very angry. He immediately broke up. However, the other party didn't give up and went to court.

Chu Chen has also heard about this matter. He heard that the judge made a coordination in the end, and finally the district chief gave a sum of money. Therefore, Mr. Qu has been worried about it for many years.

"Well, I'll remember." Of course, Chu Chen didn't want to get involved in such a troublesome thing. Even if he went to help the old lady's family, he would make corresponding preparations. Otherwise, doing good deeds would cause trouble. That's disgusting.

"Well, no more nonsense. It's important to appreciate the baby."

With that, Mr. Qu took out a magnifying glass and, together with Mr. Liu and other seniors, carefully appreciated the calligraphy work in front of him.

After half an hour, Liu put down his magnifying glass. Although he felt tired, his face was full of excitement.

"Thin but not withered, gorgeous; tactful in hardness, bright in neon; vigorous in sharpness, natural and graceful in charm; smooth in straightness, and magnificent in simplicity. Good! What a good word! I didn't expect to be able to appreciate such excellent works in my life.... "

After a while, the elders put down their tools one after another, and Mr. Qu raised his head. He was also very excited, and even seemed to have tears in his eyes: "good, good! I didn't expect that Xue Ji still had a masterpiece handed down from generation to generation, and it's still a masterpiece. I have no regrets in my life to appreciate it! "

Everyone nodded in agreement. Then Liu pointed to Chu Chen and said with a smile, "you little boy, if you have such a treasure, why don't you give me a look in advance?"

Chu Chen looked innocent and said, "it's none of my business. The elder martial brother must show this work on the opening day."

Yu renpeng said with a smile, "this is also to increase the popularity of the museum."

Old Liu said with a smile: "with the imperial seal, is it not well-known enough?"

Yu renpeng shook his head: "master, it's not the same. Besides its meaning, the imperial seal is just a piece of jade in the final analysis, but the calligraphy works are different. Good works are indispensable. At least for me, it's the same thing when I read too many imperial seals, but good calligraphy works are not tired of reading, and can learn more than the traditional ones There are so many imperial seals. ""Well, well said!" District elder clapped his hands and said with a smile, "Lao Liu, you just want to have fun alone. I don't agree to that. Don't say I don't agree. You go to ask Lao Zhang and see how many of them will agree."

"Yes, Lao Liu, you can't do this kind of thing

"That is, as the old saying goes, dullele is not as good as zhonglele. Such a treasure, of course, should be shared by all of us..."

For a time, other seniors all agreed with each other.

Mr. Liu defended himself and said, "I'm not trying to identify it?"

District old one face don't believe of say: "come on, the identification of words can completely in here can, and small Chu side also have modern laboratory, your home has such conditions?"? Anyway, I don't think it's good for you to take it back. Xiao Chu, don't help the tyrant! "

After listening to this, Mr. Liu said with tears and laughter: "well, I won't take it back to the head office. It makes me look like a sinner through the ages."

District old Xi Xi a smile way: "know wrong can change, good Mo Dayan, Lao Liu you are still a good comrade!"

Old Liu said with a smile: "you old man, believe it or not, let my apprentice put things away and not show them to you!"

"Don't, don't you think I'm wrong..."

After talking and laughing for a while, the old district thought of one thing: "by the way, Xiao Chu, don't you still have a Raoliang Qin? Why didn't you see it today? "

"Wait, old town, what do you say? Rao Liang Qin?! The one from the king of Chu? "

"It's impossible. It's more than 2000 years old. Can it still be handed down to the present? And it is said in the book that it has been destroyed by the king of Chu! "

"Could it be imitation?"

An old man who didn't know it all widened his eyes, which was incredible. No wonder it was hard to believe such news if he didn't see it with his own eyes.

District old smilingly said: "the truth is that hearing is false, seeing is true, whether it is true, then you will know. But before that, we have to ask our Chu curator where the Guqin is. "

Chuchen said with a smile: "of course, good things should be tasted slowly. Today, they can't be taken out all at once."

Chu Chen's words are understood by everyone. It's quite a sensation to have the imperial seal. In addition, although Raoliang Qin is more attractive, it's rare and precious. Taking out the treasures one after another may make people feel numb, and the effect may not be good.

"Curator Chu, can we enjoy it first?" There is an old man who can't wait to ask.

Chu Chen said with some regret: "Mr. Zhang, I'm really sorry. In fact, the piano is still being repaired. If you want to see it, you'll have to wait for a while."

After hearing this, Mr. Qu was a little strange and asked, "Xiao Chu, this Qin has been repaired by Lao Fei for a long time. Why hasn't it been repaired yet?"

Chu Chen said helplessly: "the main reason is that the material of the strings can't give full play to the sound quality of the Guqin."

"Ah?"

As a matter of fact, Fei Lao has made great efforts on the strings of Raoliang Qin. At the beginning, he used the out of print strings that he had collected for many years, and found that they could not meet the requirements. Later, he tried a variety of materials. Only a few days ago, he and several experts developed a kind of string. The results were OK, but generally speaking, the sound quality was not satisfactory.

Chu Chen said: "now they are improving the strings. It is not clear when they will improve them."

It is said that this is the case, we all feel very sorry, District old regret said: "this we also can not help, can only wait patiently."

"Mr. Qu, maybe you can help."

"If I can help you, please don't hesitate to ask."

Chuchen said with a smile, "I don't know. Have you ever heard of Luan Jiao?"

"Luan Jiao? What kind of glue is also called "continuation glue"

Luan glue is a kind of glue, also known as Xuxian glue, Jixian glue and lianjinni, which is made from Phoenix mouth and Qilin horn in myths and legends. It can be seen in the book of ten continents in the sea by Dongfang Shuo of Han Dynasty and the book of natural history by Zhang Hua of Jin Dynasty. This glue can continue the broken string of bow and crossbow or piano string, even the broken gold of sword.

What's more, if you use this kind of glue to connect the place, even if you use Hercules to pull, other places will be broken, and the connecting place will not be broken.

The poem "reading Han Du Ji" by Du Mu of Tang Dynasty says: "who gets the pith of Phoenix outside the sky, no one can untie the continuation glue."

It's said that it's from this kind of myth and legend. Mr. Qu seems a little silly. Other people look at each other and say that they have never heard of this kind of glue. Moreover, they basically think that this kind of glue must not exist.

Chu Chen said: "it's mainly because Fei Laohe has collected several very outstanding strings, and several experts agreed that these strings should be able to meet the requirements of repairing Raoliang Qin, but unfortunately, these strings are broken."

"Never mind, you can study their materials." Said the old man.Chu Chen said: "we have studied it, but we can't find the main materials now, so in addition to finding alternative materials, the most perfect way is to connect them with Luan glue."

District old ha ha said with a smile: "you are in a hurry to go to a doctor. Now even if you know the formula of Luan gum, how can you make it without Phoenix mouth and unicorn horn?"

Chu Chen said: "in reality, there must be no such creatures as Phoenix and unicorn, but the ancients sometimes exaggerate. Phoenix and unicorn may be ordinary animals, or they have existed, but they are not exaggerating as the ancients said, and they are extinct."

District old shook his head: "even if the fact is really like what you said, but this kind of glue don't say see, even we haven't heard of rumors, where to find it?"

Chuchen laughs: "that's why I want to ask you."

The elders all shook their heads, some of them said: "we can only help you to inquire at most, but to tell you the truth, the hope is really slim."

Chu Chen quickly expressed his thanks: "it's OK, it's OK. This has already helped me a lot..."