"Long Live Tongtian Tie" is also known as "Wang Xi's Book of Letters" and "Wang's Treasure Chapter Collection". In the second year of Long Live Tongtian in the Tang Dynasty (697 AD), Empress Wu Zetian solicited Wang Xizhi's calligraphy from Wang Xizhi's descendant, Fengge Minister Wang Fangqing. Relics. Fang Qingzou said: "I have obtained more than 40 pieces of paper from my uncle Xi's book for ten generations. In the twelfth year of Zhenguan, Emperor Taizong purchased and requested them. His predecessors have already included them. Only one volume can be seen today. I also added ten volumes to this document." The first generation of ancestors, the tenth generation of ancestors, the ninth generation of ancestors Xun, the eighth generation of ancestors Tanshou, the seventh generation of ancestors Sengchuo, the sixth generation of ancestors Zhongbao, the fifth generation of ancestors Qian, Gao Zugui, great ancestor Bao, and the ninth generation of three great uncles Jinzhong The book order has been dedicated to twenty-eight people, a total of ten volumes."), Wang Fangqing donated the books of twenty-eight people from his eleventh generation ancestor Wang Dao to his great-grandfather Wang Bao, including ten volumes, and Wu Zetian ordered all the people to present them. The double outlines were filled in with ink on paper, and the original was given to Wang Fangqing. The ten volumes of "Wang Xi Yi Men Shu Han" written by twenty-eight people were Tang copies of "Long Live Tongtian Tie", which was called "Baozhang Ji" in the Tang Dynasty. "Long Live Tongtian Tie" The name "Tie" originated from Yue Ke in the Song Dynasty. The original text has been lost for a long time, so Yue Ke recorded it in the seventh volume of "Baozhenzhai Dharma Book Praise", and called the remaining seven volumes of ten posts with the last payment "Long Live Tongtian Tie". The length is 26.3 cm and the width is 253.8 cm.
The catalog of "Long Live Tongtian Tie" is as follows: The first post: Wang Xizhi's "Auntie Tie", cursive script; the second post: Wang Xizhi's "Chu Yue Tie", cursive script; the third post: Wang Hui's "Boil and Swollen Tie", cursive script; the fourth post: Post: Wang Ci's "Weng Zun Ti Tie" ("Guo Guiyang Tie"), cursive script; fifth post: Wang Huizhi's "New Moon Tie", cursive script; sixth post: Wang Xianzhi's "Twenty-nine Days Post", regular script; seventh post : Wang Sengqian's "Prince's Surrendering Tie" ("Wang Yan Tie", "Incumbent Tie"), regular script; eighth post: Wang Ci's "Baijiu Tie", cursive script; ninth post: Wang Ci's "Rubi Tie" ", cursive script; the tenth post: Wang Zhi's "Sore Throat Poster" ("No application post for a day") cursive script. A total of seven people and ten posts. At the end of the volume, there is the title "In the second year of Long Live Tongtian, Wang Fangqing came to the original site".
First post: Aunt’s post
Explanation of "Auntie's Note": On November 13th, Xi Zhi paused and bowed his head. My aunt was in mourning for a while, her grief was devastating, and she was overwhelmed with emotion. Naihe, Naihe! Due to the tragedy of the rebellion, it was not the second time. Wang Xizhi paused, paused
Wang Xizhi's appreciation of "Aunt's Notes" in regular script, on hard yellow paper. The length is 26.3 cm and the width is 53.8 cm. It is now in the Liaoning Provincial Museum. One of the "Tang Dynasty Copy of Long Live Tongtian Tie". There are many breaks and pauses between the words. Except for the word "Naihe" which is linked up and down, the rest of the words are independent. The strokes are dignified and sincere, and the mood of "sorrow is devastated and the emotion is overwhelming" is revealed.
"Aunt's Tie" is one of the early works of the Eastern Jin calligrapher Wang Xizhi. Although the Chinese characters in the Tie are in regular script, the calligraphy still retains the legacy of official script. The brushwork is dignified and solemn, the strokes are round and powerful, and the overall style is thick and dignified. Wang Xizhi and his aunt had a very deep relationship. Judging from the post, Wang Xizhi felt very sad after suddenly receiving the bad news about his aunt, and could not even arrange normal affairs.
"Aunt's Note" is a "transitional" calligraphy style in Wang Xizhi's calligraphy. It is of great value to the study of Eastern Jin calligraphy and the development and evolution of Wang Xizhi's calligraphy style.
The second post: Wang Xizhi's "Chu Yue Tie", cursive script
Explanation of "Chu Yue Tie": On the twelfth day of the first lunar month, Shanyin Xi's report: I was about to send this book, but no one was around to stop it, so I couldn't do it. The letter arrived here yesterday. I have to write the letter on the 16th of the next month, which is a comfort even though I am far away. Thank you for your advice. Isn't your kindness good? All my problems are very bad! I am worried and haggard when I step into the road. Powerless. Xi's reward.
General idea: I have been wanting to write this letter recently, but because there is no postman, I cannot send it (so I have delayed it until now). I arrived here yesterday and received the letter from the 16th of last month. Even though we are far apart, I am very grateful. I take the liberty to ask you again, how are you lately? But I suddenly fell ill and was in very poor health. I have just embarked on the journey and am exhausted both physically and mentally, so I will write this here. Wang Xizhi. The twelfth day of the first lunar month.
"Chu Yue Tie" first calls "Chu Yue", which is the "first month", to avoid the taboo of "Wang Zheng", Wang Xi's grandfather. From the first sentence "Xizhi Bao of Shanyin", we know that it was written in Shanyin. Shanyin is the seat of Kuaiji County. In 351 (the seventh year of Yonghe reign of Emperor Mu of the Eastern Jin Dynasty), Wang Xizhi went to Shanyin to serve as the internal history of Kuaiji. He was forty-nine years old. "Chu Yue Tie" was written after he was forty-nine years old.
"Chu Yue Tie" gives people a novel beauty and the charm of carefree writing with its simplicity and randomness. The stipples throughout the post are messy and sharp, looking like bamboo leaves or orchid stamens. The final strokes are not straight, but full of changes. The characters vary in size, long or short, and the inclination, slant, and straightness all depend on the temperament and character shape. The line spacing is random and unpredictable, allowing Wang Xizhi's depressed old age to be fully expressed in his pen and ink, which is full of energy and concentration. of touching power.
The third post: Wang Hui's "Boil and Swollen Poster", cursive script
Explanation:
Hui paused and thought about it. My boils are swollen, I am a very scoundrel, my strength is not enough, I pause my head.
(Note: The wording is damaged. The inscription is signed: A book written by the general of Jinshi Zhongwei, my tenth generation uncle)
The calligraphy strokes of "Boil and Swollen Tie" are strong and straight, extremely powerful, and the charm is clear and elegant, making it unique. His style, his modesty and purity, and Wang Hui's lack of fame and fortune are another example of "the book is like the person".
Wang Hui was the sixth son of Wang Dao, the younger brother of Wang Qia, and the same generation as Xizhi. From the "Fu Zhu Tie" written by him, we can see that his calligraphy was influenced by his brother Wang Qia and cousin Xizhi.
The fourth post: Wang Ci's "Weng Zun Ti Tie" ("Guo Guiyang Tie"
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Weng Zun's body is peaceful, he is comforted and ministering, and his children are healthy. It's time to send a letter to Zeshan Village, so that you can know that what I said is true. Guo Guiyang has arrived, and the general's armor is very fine. Only Wang Linqing’s army and horses are too small to measure their ears! Report illness to public servants, and you will no longer have to worry about illness in autumn and winter. Late update to ask questions. July 27th.
Style of using the pen: There are many changes in the starting and ending of the pen, and each has its own characteristics such as the straight edge, the reverse edge, the forward edge, and the hidden edge; while the stroke process is relatively simple, reducing the changes in lifting and pressing, bending and straightness, and maintaining the line. Smooth and strong - looking at his books, straight lines are the main ones, and the interlacing of long and short straight lines becomes the main structure. Square folds are also widely used instead of round turns. Therefore, the arc seems to be just a auxiliary line, which is not used much and basically does not serve as the main stroke. Secondly, when a single line is relatively bright and simple, and the amplitude of the lifting is weakened, the contrast between the lines (mainly the contrast of the lifting) is very strong, such as the top of the first and second lines and the third line of "Guo Guiyang Tie" , the lower end of the fourth line, the upper end of the first and fourth lines and the lower end of the first and second lines of "Rubi Tie", the contrast is great, and the visual effect is strong.
Explanation of "New Moon Tie":
The book of Lang Hui, Huangmen of Jin Dynasty
On the second day, Gao's daughter was overwhelmed with grief at the new moon.
No matter what. I miss you so much, I can't let you go. gain knowledge
You are so haunted by strange evils, how will rain, dampness and heat return to you?
Like, can’t you eat? I have worked hard and stopped, but don’t go back.
Return in a few days, you will protect yourself. Powerless.
Huizhi and other books.
Yao Huaizhen,
Manqian.
The sixth post: Wang Xianzhi's "Twenty-nine Days Post", regular script
Interpretation: Bai Xianzhi on the 29th: I didn’t say goodbye yesterday, and I felt deeply regretful. How is it in the body? My brother is very stunned, don’t don’t have it. Offer it and worship again.
The seventh post: Wang Sengqian's "Prince's Surrender Post" ("Wang Yan Post", "Incumbent Post"), running regular script
The original text of "The Prince's Letter to Surrender"
The crown prince passed away his family member Wang Yan’s ultimatum. He has been in office for three years and his family is poor. He admires the small county under the control of Jiang Ying and wishes to give him an ultimatum. On the 24th day of the seventh lunar month, the minister Wang Monk Qianqian started the ceremony.
The "Tie of the Prince's Family" ("Tie of Wang Yan") is neat and elegant, dignified and gentle, with running lines in regular script, quiet and simple, reflecting deep skill. The content of the book is that Wang Yan sacrificed his life for the prince to seek an official position from the emperor. The letter was submitted to someone else, so the letter was written carefully and conscientiously, rather than being a capricious work. Dignity, gentleness and lack of change can only reflect one aspect of Wang Sengqian's calligraphy. The style of this work is quite different from his calligraphy theory.
Wang Sengqian (426-485) was a native of Linyi, Langya. Calligrapher of the Qi Dynasty in the Southern Dynasties. The courtesy name is Jian Mu, the fourth generation grandson of Wang Xizhi.
The eighth post: Wang Ci's "Bojiu Post", cursive script
Explanation of Wang Ci's "Baijiu Tie":
In the sixth generation, I received a letter from my uncle Qi Shizhong Yizi Ci.
Debai wine and six other kinds, one step
It's been a long time since I've been here, suddenly
A lot of money, a lot of hard work
Thoughts of comfort. Wang Ci responded.
Tang Huaichong
Ninth Post: Wang Ci's "Rubi Post", cursive script
Explanation of Wang Ci's "Rubi Tie":
Fan Wuqi.
You are better than Keye, why should you decide?
Ridadong, think big
Small and doable. Late
Chen Ci returned it. I know you
Bad or bad, I always have ears. That is.
Wang Ci (451-491), courtesy name Bo, was born in Linyi (now Linyi, Shandong), the son of Wang Sengqian, and the fifth grandson of Wang Xizhi.
The tenth post: Wang Zhi's "Sore Throat Post" ("No Application Post for a Day") in running script
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There is no complaint for a day, only the rainy weather makes me faint, I have to tell you, and I am deeply relieved. I came in the night suffering from sore throat and felt restless, so why bother? It was so late that I should talk about it late. But on the contrary, month.
"Sore Throat Post" is informal and bold. Looking at the whole text, the knot is steep, narrow at the top and wide at the bottom, and the left and right are far apart, forming a strong contrast. The strokes are sometimes thick and thin, the composition is dense, and the regular script, running script, and cursive script are mixed together, making it unique. It not only inherits the brushwork of Erwang, but also reveals the consciousness of self-innovation.
Wang Zhi, courtesy name Cidao, was born in Linyi, Langya. The year of birth and death is unknown. The second son of Wang Sengqian of the Southern Qi Dynasty and Wang Ci's younger brother.
