As we all know, Wang Xizhi's "Orchid Pavilion Preface" was positioned as "the first book in the world" by Tang Taizong, and since then the post has been famous for later generations and has endured, so that it has become the only way for future generations to study the book.
However, the Sanxitang Dharma Posts collected by Emperor Qianlong only include the king's "Sunny Post when the Snow is Fast", Xiao Wang's "Mid-Autumn Festival" and Wang Xun's "Boyuan Post", but there is no trace of the king's "Orchid Pavilion Preface"! In fact, the reason is quite simple: I was asked to go by Tang Taizong!
Qianlong's collection of Sanxitang scriptures, as many as 340 pieces, involving as many as 134 calligraphers, including the Wei and Jin dynasties to the Qing Dynasty famous classics. The three calligraphy of the two kings and Wang Xun are respectfully called the "Three Xi Ti", so there is the origin of the Three Xi Tang and the Three Xi Tang Fa Ti.
In the Three Xi Posts, Qianlong and even later emperors, the most favorite is not the post of the father and son of the second king, but Wang Xizhi's nephew Wang Xun's law post "Boyuan Post", this hobby and contemporary views are also completely consistent!
So, why is Wang Xun's "Boyuan Post" favored by the Qing Dynasty emperor and even contemporary people? What kind of hardcore can it keep pace with "Sunny Post When the Snow is Fast" and "Mid-Autumn Festival", and comparable to "Orchid Pavilion Preface"?
Let's start with the content. This post is a short letter written by Wang Xun to his relatives and friends, the full text is 5 lines and 47 words, which is a relatively moderate number of words in modern calligraphy. The letter expressed Wang Xun's worries about Boyuan's illness and expressed his nostalgia for sharing a good time with Boyuan in the past.
Let's talk about the charm of "Boyuan Post". We know that Chinese calligraphy in the past dynasties has different artistic value orientations, such as the Jin people are still rhyme, the Tang people are still fa, and the Song people are still Yi.
Bo Yuan Post is a kind of innocent Jin rhyme. The reason why it is said to be innocent is that it is manifested in the use of the pen and emotion, and the two complement each other.
From the point of view of the use of the pen, the writing of "Boyuan Post" is natural and smooth, the style is handsome and elegant, and the lines are scattered and dusty, just like the dashing demeanor of the Jin Dynasty scholar class.
Wang Xizhi's advocacy of sharp pen is perfectly reflected in "Boyuan Post". The sharp edge of the pen is not only a penmanship, but also a kind of view of the world of calligraphers, that is, casual self-treatment and indifference to fame and fortune.
The literature and calligraphy of the Jin Dynasty, including painting, all reflect a kind of humanistic care, and the idea of humanism is truly displayed in the works of art of the Jin Dynasty, which can also be corroborated from Liu Yiqing's Zhiren ** "The World Speaks New Language".
Wang Xizhi's "Orchid Pavilion Preface" embodies a kind of humanistic thought and care. However, Wang Xun's "Boyuan Post", although it is only 47 characters, expresses the care for a patient vividly and vividly with the help of calligraphy, and at the same time perfectly reflects the artistry and practicality of calligraphy.
The artistic value of Orchid Pavilion lies in the exquisite, impeccable and sophisticated beauty of his pen and ink. Compared with "Boyuan Post", "Orchid Pavilion Preface" seems to be lacking in the performance of rhyme, because the real Jin rhyme is with a childish and free style, and this point, "Boyuan Post" has been given the best play.
Through the dusty brushwork of "Bo Yuan Post", it gives people the feeling of endless aftertaste, and it is naturally intriguing to watch. Interestingly, some people describe the beauty of "Boyuan Post" as Yang Guifei, "looking back and smiling". Visible. The charm of this post is that it is in a light and comfortable state shown in a smile.
It is not difficult for us to imagine why Emperor Qianlong and the subsequent emperor Lao'er were so partial to "Boyuan Post". Tang Taizong's love for "Orchid Pavilion Preface" is only to watch it every day, and he did not build a hall to store it like Qianlong to show his special favor.
In the "Three Hopes" Fati, later generations believe that only "Boyuan Post" is genuine! Because Wang Xizhi's law, suspected of the Tang people's copy, "Mid-Autumn Festival" has Mi Fu imitation suspicion, only "Bo Yuan post" is the real Wang family original, naturally Wang family Mozhen, so it has become a treasure for future generations.