What?

Li Er wants to write something?

This is a great thing!

You know, Li Er was also a famous calligrapher in history.

I took his masterpiece back with me, although I didn't dare to indicate the source.

But as for calligraphy itself, there must be a huge market for it.

As Li Er's order was issued, an eunuch immediately announced it in public:

"Your Majesty has a decree!

Let Master Zhuang compose a poem, everyone listen carefully! "

After the long tail sound dragged on, all the officials returned to their seats and sat quietly on the ground.

As early as the beginning of the first year of Zhenguan, Li Er hosted a banquet for all officials at Xuanwu Gate.

At that time, Li Er was drunk and wrote many calligraphy and paintings with a flourish of his brush.

It was awarded to many civil and military officials on the spot.

The calligraphy of His Majesty the Emperor is not something that anyone can obtain.

Once I have it, I have to take it home and frame it.

Used to continue the family line.

In addition, Li Er would also reward his ministers with many items.

For example, as for belts, civil officials were given black tortoise shell belts, while military officials were given black silver belts.

There is also Li Er’s handwritten calligraphy, the Feibai style.

Unlike other emperors, Li Er's flying white style of calligraphy was extremely beautiful.

Feibai style is a special style of calligraphy.

According to legend, the calligrapher Cai Yong was inspired by the craftsmen who were repairing the Hongdu Gate and were using a broom dipped in white powder to paint characters.

The characteristic is that there are traces of white in the strokes, as if written with a dry brush.

Create strength in the writing process, so that the dry brush produces "flying white", which contrasts with the thick ink and swollen ink to enhance the sense of rhythm and rhythm of the work.

Since the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, Feibai style has been highly praised by literati and poets.

For example, Wang Xizhi and his son Wang Xianzhi were both proficient in Feibai.

In the Tang Dynasty, Feibai style was especially loved by emperors and generals.

In particular, Li Er was very fond of Wang Xizhi's Feibai style. Since then, many emperors and generals in the Tang Dynasty were good at Feibai.

Li Er's Feibai style is not only vigorous in brushwork, but also contains unique charm.

Today, Li Er once again wrote with his brush.

It is not only to show his calligraphy skills, but also to encourage officials to work harder to serve the country.

Sing songs to entertain the guests, and play music to the sky.

"play music!"

As the Ministry of Rites played music, everyone's eyes turned to Zhuang Zhou.

I want to hear what kind of poetry he can recite.

Now all the pressure was on Zhuang Zhou's side.

However, Zhuang Zhou, who was well-versed in Tang and Song poetry, naturally had no difficulty with him.

These are two insurmountable peaks in the accumulation of poetry by ancient literati.

But.

There is no topic proposed at this time.

There are so many Tang and Song poems, what kind of poem should I copy?

The first time was because I knew so many poems.

But I don’t know which poem to copy!

This is really a confusing thing.

Just as Zhuang Zhou was hesitating, Cheng Yaojin suddenly stood up and said:

"His Majesty!

Since we're writing poetry to liven things up, why not add a little spice to it?

The prize?

yes!

Zhuang Zhou suddenly felt that Cheng Yaojin’s suggestion was very good!

If you write poetry yourself, you should get some reward!

Damn!

Now he has established the persona of a fairy boy for himself.

Treat money as dirt.

If you can't get gold, silver and treasures, you can always get some antiques, calligraphy and paintings!

Li Chengqian also stood up and said:

"Your Majesty, I also think that what Duke Lu said makes sense.

I have a seven-colored jade pendant, and I'd like to use it as a prize!"

As he spoke, he took out a jade pendant from his waist.

Because it's a bit far away.

Zhuang Zhou didn't see it clearly either.

But it looks colorful.

It is the personal belongings of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, so it must be worth a lot of money.

"good!"

Li Eryang laughed loudly:

"Since we're writing poetry to liven things up, let's have some luck.

In my storehouse, I have also collected countless antiques, calligraphy and paintings, which I will use as prizes today.

Zhuang Zhou, what do you think?

Li Er looked at Zhuang Zhou, his eyes gleaming with anticipation.

He had long been curious about Zhuang Zhou's poetic talent.

And today, he finally had the opportunity to fully see Zhuang Zhou's style.

Zhuang Zhou was also excited when he heard this.

Antiques, calligraphy and paintings?

That is a priceless treasure!

If I could get some of it back, I would be rich.

Thinking of this, Zhuang Zhou answered without hesitation:

"Your Majesty, I won't be polite then!"

As Zhuang Zhou finished speaking, the atmosphere of the entire banquet was instantly ignited.

All the officials were discussing excitedly, wanting to see what kind of masterpiece Zhuang Zhou could create.

Li Er also nodded with satisfaction, and then waved his hand.

Immediately, a eunuch came forward and slowly unfolded a piece of silk cloth.

"Master Zhuang, please come in!"

Li Er said with a smile.

Zhuang Zhou also took a deep breath, and then began to think about copying a poem that suits the occasion.

Classic poems flashed through his mind quickly.

In the end, he really came up with a masterpiece.

Taking a deep breath, Zhuang Zhou pretended to chant:

“The late sun makes the mountains and rivers beautiful, the spring breeze makes the flowers and grass fragrant.

Swallows fly when the mud melts, and mandarin ducks sleep when the sand warms."

After Zhuang Zhou finished reciting, the entire banquet fell into a brief silence.

Then, there was a burst of warm applause and cheers.

"Good poem! Good poem!"

“This poem is truly wonderful!”

Then some civil officials began to interpret it in public:

"The mountains and rivers are bathed in spring light, and the spring breeze brings fragrance.

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