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Like many gods, after Zhong Kui became famous, someone naturally arranged a resume for him.

I don't know what the reason is, anyway, no matter ancient or modern, the people attach great importance to their origins, even if they are high gods, they can't get rid of this deep-rooted framework. For example, the Jade Emperor is obviously the lord of the heavenly court, but the people insisted on arranging him to become the great benevolent Zhang Bairen, and then after many calamities, he finally became the emperor of heaven.

Even the Jade Emperor couldn't escape the mercy of the people, and Zhong Kui was naturally no exception. According to ancient records and research, he is a talented, full-fledged figure, plain and upright, upright, upright, and honest. belongs to a good person with a disgusting face, so he became a ghost king after he died, and after several generations of interpretation, he was able to become the holy king of the town.

Thinking about it carefully, Zhong Kui's history is similar to that of Second Brother Guan, after receiving strong support from the people, he gradually upgraded and finally got the confirmation of the imperial court, and became a well-known god among the people.

That is why it is said that the power of the masses of the people is inexhaustible, and if it conforms to their wishes, it is immediately put on the altar, and if it does not conform to their wishes, even the gods who are high above will be forgotten in the corner.

It's far away, anyway, after seeing that the hidden painting is a portrait of Zhong Kui, everyone was somewhat surprised, but they felt very cordial. After all, compared with those elegant paintings, Zhong Kui's portrait is undoubtedly closer to the public's aesthetics.

"No...... right"

Unlike those who simply watch the excitement, some connoisseurs prefer to appreciate the connotation of the scroll. For example, the level of the painting, the style, the author, and other details. It is because of this habit that they really see the way out.

"What's wrong?"

Hearing someone say something wrong, others were naturally puzzled: "It's good." ”

"It's not that the painting is wrong, but the painting scroll doesn't seem to be so simple...... a connoisseur shook his head slightly, couldn't help but look closer again, and then exclaimed: "Look at the inscription!" ”

At the man's reminder, everyone looked at the painting. Sure enough, I found that next to the portrait, there was indeed a piece of text. According to the painting habits of the ancients, this should be an inscription.

However, at the right time, someone retorted: "That's not an inscription, it's an instruction!" ”

"Instructions?"

All of a sudden, many people are very confused and completely confused. The inscription is the inscription, how did it become an instruction?

Some people took advantage of the terrain and naturally saw it more clearly, only to see that the text on the painting was traditional Chinese. An old gentleman rarely has not lost his eyesight. shook his head and chanted: "The spirit should only dream, the disease is all sick, the martyr exterminates the demon, and he must be rewarded; Because of the abnormal state of the picture, there is a division to be awarded, and it is advisable to exorcise it in the twilight, so as to dispel the evil charm and benefit the quiet demon atmosphere. Still tell the world. Inform the Committee! ”

"What do you mean?"

It's not that everyone's culture is not high, but mainly because there are differences between ancient and modern cultures. For example, this paragraph, everyone can understand most of it, and vaguely understand the meaning. But to really let them express it, there is something that they know and don't know why.

"It's an allusion."

At the right time, someone casually explained: "According to legend, Emperor Li Longji of the Tang Ming Dynasty once had a dream in which a little ghost stole his jade flute and Yang Guifei's sachet. Li Longji was furious. Just as he was about to summon the samurai to capture the imp, a big ghost with unkempt hair and a terrible face ran over. In Li Longji's horrified gaze, he directly caught the little ghost and devoured it. ”

After the big ghost ate the little ghost, he immediately bowed down in front of Li Longji and explained his origin. Claiming to be Zhong Kui of Zhongnan Mountain, during the period of Gaozu Wude, he went to Chang'an to respond to the martial arts, returned to his hometown in shame, and died by touching the stepping stone in front of the palace. Fortunately, he was buried in a green robe by Gaozu, so he felt it in his heart and vowed to get rid of the charm for the Tang Dynasty. ”

After Li Longji woke up, he immediately summoned the painter to draw a picture of Zhong Kui catching ghosts according to what he saw in his dream. After the picture was completed, Li Longji wrote the inscription on the painting, and asked the relevant departments to print Zhong Kui's ghost hunting picture on the plate and distribute it to the world, so that the world would know Zhong Kui's divine might......"

While speaking, the man was suddenly stunned, and then lost his voice: "Could it be that this painting is Wu Daozi's authentic work?" ”

"Painting Saint Wu Daozi?"

"It's possible, after all, in the records, Li Longji asked Wu Daozi to draw Zhong Kui's ghost hunting map."

Thinking of this possibility, many connoisseurs were not calm for a while, and flocked to the front to take a closer look. It's no wonder that everyone is so excited, mainly because of the mention of Wu Daozi, which really makes everyone calm down. In fact, just look at the prefix title before Wu Daozi's name, and the two words "saint" have already explained his status in the eyes of the world.

In ancient times, immortals and saints were really not something that ordinary people could afford. The poet immortal Li Bai, the poet saint Du Fu, the tea fairy Lu Yu, and the book saint Wang Xizhi, which is not a character who shocks the past and the present, makes people thunder.

Wu Daozi can be regarded as a saint of painting, and it is absolutely impossible to be famous. Just think about it, there are many ancient painters, and there are not a few famous painters. What Gu Kaizhi, Zhang Sengqiu, Zhan Ziqian, Yan Liben, etc., which is not a famous and well-known great painter.

However, none of these people were revered by the world as painting saints, but they were taken away by Wu Daoren, so they also know his strength. After all, people can stand the test of history, and people's convincing recognition naturally proves his ability.

According to historical records, Wu Daozi was lonely and poor, and after learning books, he switched to painting, and only emerged at the age of 20. During the Kaiyuan period, he was summoned to the court with good paintings. He once studied calligraphy with Zhang Xu and He Zhizhang, and experienced the way of using the pen by watching Gongsun Auntie dance the sword.

After the completion of his painting skills, he was deeply appreciated by Tang Xuanzong Li Longji and personally gave him the name Daoxuan! A generation of poor painters, but get such an honor, it is no wonder that folk painters are respected as ancestors, and later generations are named painting saints.

After seeing Wu Daozi's paintings, the great writer sighed that the poem to Du Zimei (Du Fu), the text to Han Huizhi (Han Yu), the book to Yan Lugong (Yan Zhenqing), and the painting to Wu Daozi, and the changes of ancient and modern times, the world is over!

"That's right, like, it's really like Wu Daozi's handwriting."

"The lines of the characters are very fluid, sporty and rhythmic. The style of the whole picture is unified, with the effect of flying clothes and moving all over the wall. This is the so-called Wu with the wind, which belongs to the unique characteristics of Wu Daozi. ”

"It's not just the style of painting, you look at the style. Although there is no writing by Wu Daozi himself, there is Li Longji's era name seal, which looks like it should be authentic......"

In the exclamation of everyone, Wang Guan was also quite curious, and couldn't help but whisper: "Old Zhou, is that painting really Wu Daozi's real handiwork?" ”

"What do you say?" Zhou Lao smiled slightly: "Don't you think?" ”

"Of course I hope it's ......," Wang Guan hesitated, "But Wu Daozi's paintings seem to be mostly murals." The frescoes are not easy to preserve and are more likely to be destroyed in war. Therefore, the works that have been handed down now are generally copied works. ”

"There are also genuine works."

At the right time, Zhou Lao reminded: "Don't you remember the eighty-seven immortal scrolls? ”

"Uh......"

In an instant, Wang Guan also came to his senses. Of course he knew that it was a handscroll of white figures, and there were eighty-seven immortals descending from the sky, marching in formation, with a rich and graceful posture. After the evaluation of famous painters such as Zhang Daqian, Xu Beihong, and Pan Tianshou, it was unanimously agreed that this handscroll should be from the handwriting of Wu Daozi.

The eighty-seven immortal scrolls were discovered by Xu Beihong, and many twists and turns and bizarre things happened around this painting. After experiencing theft, loss and recovery, the things were finally returned to Xu Beihong's hands, and now they are preserved in the Xu Beihong Memorial Hall.

After appraisal, many experts and scholars felt that the handscroll should be a powder copy, that is, a manuscript of a mural. After all, painting murals is also a very rigorous thing, it is impossible to paint just like painting, and you must make a draft in advance before painting on the wall.

However, for the great painters, the manuscripts they created are themselves rare fine paintings, and naturally some people carefully collect them and pass them on from generation to generation after being framed.

"Could it be that this picture of Zhong Kui catching ghosts is also like this?" Wang Guan speculated and carefully watched and studied: "It is said that Wu Daozi likes to use burnt ink hooks and lines in his paintings, and slightly apply light color to the ink marks, which looks full of mood, which is consistent with the style characteristics of the painting......

"Just match."

While speaking, Zhou Lao patted Wang Guan on the shoulder and said meaningfully: "Being a man, sometimes it's rare to be confused, and it's not necessarily a bad thing. Why do you have to think badly about something controversial? ”

“…… I see. ”

At this time, Wang Guan comprehended. Although for appraisers, it is their instinct to distinguish between the authenticity of things, and it is also the meaning of their existence. However, for collectors, sometimes authenticity is not a measure of the value of something.

Just like the picture of Zhong Kui catching ghosts in front of him, the brushwork is full of Wu Daozi's style, and it can be determined to be a Tang painting, but there is a lack of direct evidence to confirm that the thing is from Wu Daozi's hand.

In this case, the drawings are naturally controversial, and some people with obsessive-compulsive disorder may have to worry about the word "suspicion". In their opinion, it is suspected that it is from the hand of Wu Daozi, and it is really from the hand of Wu Daozi, but it is a completely different concept.

However, collectors are different, as long as it is confirmed that the object is not a fake, even if there is a little doubt, it is harmless, and it is also extremely collectible. Moreover, for ordinary people, they don't care about the controversy of the sidelines, and they prefer that things are genuine. Speaking of which, they are also happy, and it is easier to be satisfied when they look at the pictures in a pure mood.

Wu Daozi's authentic works have always belonged to treasures that have only been heard but never seen. It's not that they've never seen it before, copies, printed copies, they've naturally seen it, but the opportunity to see the real thing up close is really rare.

Now that the opportunity is in front of us, no one wants to miss it.

Moreover, the picture itself is even more unusual, not only the work of Wu Daozi, but also a very magical hidden painting, which can naturally stimulate everyone's curiosity, and they have focused on appreciation, and no one has the intention of leaving...... (To be continued......)