After listening to Chu Chen's explanation, everyone nodded in agreement.

Although Wu Yingmao's year of birth and death is unknown, judging from the inscriptions of some of Wu Yingmao's works, it should be almost in the era when Xiang Yuanbian was active, that is to say, it is very likely that the "Luo Shen Fu" in front of him was handed down to Xiang Yuanbian from Wu Yingmao.

Coupled with the encounters of the two masters in the back, Xiang Yuanbian and Gu Wei, it is reasonable that this masterpiece of Zhao Mengfu has been unknown.

At this time, Professor Zheng thought of another question and asked: "However, why has this "Luo Shen Fu" been unknown for a period of time from the completion to the time when it was obtained by Wu Yingmao?" ”

Ou Lao said: "I think this has a lot to do with whether the work is written for Guan Sheng. ”

Guan Sheng was a famous female calligrapher, painter, and poet writer in the Yuan Dynasty. She is the wife of Zhao Mengfu, Mrs. Wuxingjun, known as Mrs. Guan.

The relationship between Guan Sheng and Zhao Mengsheng is very good, of course, it is normal to take concubines in ancient times, Zhao Mengfu also had such an idea, and directly mentioned it to Guan Sheng, of course Guan Sheng will not be satisfied, so he wrote the famous "My Nong Ci".

The spoken language in the words is smooth, the image is distinct, the feelings are sincere, and it makes people think deeply, which makes Zhao Mengfu feel deeply guilty, and finally changed his mind and dispelled the idea of taking a concubine.

In the fifth year of Yanyou (1318), Mrs. Guan's beriberi recurred, and after Zhao Mengfu's repeated requests, in April of the following year, he was allowed to send his wife back to the south. In mid-May, passing through Linqing, Shandong, Mrs. Guan died of illness in the boat. Zhao Mengfu was grief-stricken. wrote the "Epitaph of the Lady of Wei Guan" for her.

Mrs. Guan, who was in love with each other, went west and gave Zhao Mengfu a big blow. His false name for officialdom. Because of this, I saw through it completely. Long journeys due to widowhood. Taking care of the funeral, Zhao Mengfu's health declined sharply in his later years.

In the seventh year of Yanyou, Renzong sent a special envoy to give him clothes and satin, and summoned Zhao Mengfu to return to Beijing, but at this time Zhao Mengfu was unable to travel long distances due to illness. The following year, Yingzong ascended the throne and sent an envoy to Zhao again to write the "Book of Filial Piety". At this time, Zhao Mengfu's ears were ringing and dazzling, and he was old. But he devoted himself to the purpose of the Buddha and the Tao. He took pleasure in writing scriptures and wrote many paintings and calligraphy works and inscriptions......

Ou Lao continued: "Judging from the inscription, this work was written by Zhao Mengfu because of the strong grief in his heart the year after Guan Sheng's death. Because the meaning of this work is different, after completion, Zhao Mengfu must have collected it himself. ”

After Zhao Mengfu passed away, because of the meaning, unless the Zhao family was desperate, it was impossible to sell such a work. So. I think this work may have been treasured in the hands of Zhao Mengfu's descendants, and it is possible that it was not until Wu Yingmao's time that it was transferred to Wu Yingmao for unknown reasons. ”

Elder Ao's explanation. Everyone also felt that it was quite reasonable, and although Professor Cheng also felt that the facts might not be much different, he immediately thought of another possibility. Just said:

"What you said does make sense, but I also have a guess. Could it be that Zhao Mengfu's descendants have a good relationship with Wu Yingmao, because they want to sell for more money. So deliberately let Wu Yingmao write such a tail in the name of Zhu Zhishan? Otherwise, Wu Yingmao wouldn't have written down a bad tail that would leave infamy for the sake of not a great added value, right? ”

"You really have a point in saying that." Ou Lao smiled: "However, what is the matter of this matter, as modern people, we have no way of knowing, if we study, as long as there is a reasonable explanation, if you have to drill the horns, it is to find your own guilt." ”

Everyone nodded when they heard this, agreeing with Ou Lao's words.

After a while, Zhao Xueyi opened his mouth and asked: "So that means that this "Luo Shen Fu" is undoubtedly genuine?" ”

"Whether it's genuine or not, let's first talk about the characteristics of Zhao Tikaishu."

Liu Lao said with a smile: "First, on the basis of inheriting traditional calligraphy, Zhao Mengfu cut the complexity and simplified, turning the past into the present. ”

"Second, Zhao Ti Kaishu, the appearance is mellow and muscular connotation, its dot painting is gorgeous, the body is wide and beautiful, and the dot painting echoes very closely. The outside seems to be soft and the inside is strong, the body is beautiful and the skeleton is strong. ”

"Third, the pen is round and square, and the flow is traveling. When writing Zhao style, the dot painting needs to be mellow and gorgeous, but the structure of the white cloth is very careful and strict, horizontal and straight, skimming and stretching, and the focus is stable. In addition, Zhao Mengfu slightly mixed the penmanship of Xingshu when writing regular script, so that the words are beautiful and moving, which is also one of the characteristics of Zhao style. ”

Speaking of this, Liu Lao pointed to the calligraphy work in front of him and said: "Understand the characteristics of Zhao Ti, let's compare it again, and we will know that this "Luo Shen Fu" is obviously the style of Zhao Ti Kaishu, and the use of the pen is also consistent with Zhao Mengfu's habits. ”

Although Zhao Mengfu was already old and decrepit when he wrote this work at that time, it can be seen from between the lines that his pen is neat and powerful, beautiful and old, meticulous, and has a deep backbone. The pen is smooth and casual, but it is out of order, the law is strict, its body is sparse and handsome, elegant and free, which is basically the same style as the "Tombstone Inscription of Qiu Gong" written by him in the sixth year of Yanyou. ”

Speaking of this, Liu Lao smiled and said: "So, aside from the tail, this work can be said to be a genuine work with basically no flaws in any aspect, and I don't know what reason there is to say that it is a fake." ”

"To say that things like collection seals have a role in the identification of calligraphy and painting, but to think that it is big enough to confirm the authenticity of a work is really a partial generalization and overkill."

Hearing Liu Lao say this, Ou Lao and Zhao Xueyi both felt a little ashamed, after all, they had all appraised this calligraphy work before, and they all knew that there was no problem at all in other aspects except for Bawei.

Liu Lao looked at the ashamed looks of the two and said: "You don't have to be like this, after all, such a valuable thing, it is understandable to be cautious, I say this, I also hope that you will pay more attention to this aspect in the future, otherwise it will be a pity to miss such a treasure again." ”

After all, Ou Lao is helping to identify, even if the thing is real, it can't belong to him, and it's okay to arrive.

However, Zhao Xueyi couldn't help but smile bitterly, because if he had been able to be confident at the beginning, the national treasure-level calligraphy in front of him would have been in his pocket, and he wouldn't have to regret it like now.

However, the matter has come to this, and there is no regret medicine in the world for him to take, and he is not the only one who looks away, so comforting himself, Zhao Xueyi's heart is a little relieved.

Everyone admired the work again, and Ou Lao asked, "Xiao Chu, do you have time this Sunday?" ”

Chu Chen said with some embarrassment: "I have already booked a ticket to Jinling on Saturday, do you have anything to do?" ”

The old man said regretfully: "Oh! I think it's a pity that this "Luo Shen Fu" is buried, this Sunday, our association doesn't have a party, I thought if you can take this calligraphy to go, and then we can also open the eyes of our peers in the capital. ”

Anyway, he is going to open a museum in the future, Chu Chen has no plans to keep it secret, but he doesn't want to change his itinerary, so he looks at Liu Lao and Uncle Wu and asks, "Will your second elder go when the time comes?" ”

Liu Lao shook his head, and Uncle Wu said, "Then I'll bring something over!" ”

When the elder heard such good news, he happily thanked him: "Thank you so much......

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Because he was going to Jinling on Saturday, while there was still time, Chu Chen hurriedly went to his grandfather's to help him with a diagnosis and treatment, and when he saw that the medicine he prepared had a good effect, he was very happy while letting go of the apprehension in his heart.

After treating his grandfather, Chu Chen went to help Zhenzhen, who had just arrived from Shudu, to do a routine acupuncture, and to have dinner with his friends in the evening, so that the time of the day passed quickly.

Early on Friday morning, Chu Chen came to the store, and after dealing with some trivial matters, he wanted to go to the market.

However, before he could go out, he saw Yuan Hongjian holding a box and walking in briskly from the door.

"Hey, Mr. Chu, you're here today!"

Chu Chen greeted Yuan Hongjian with a smile, and then asked, "Elder, what good things have you bought again?" ”

Yuan Hongjian waved his hand and said: "What is a good thing, it is a set of jade belt plates that I just bought, and I want to ask the teachers to help comment on it." ”

"Okay, let's go in and talk about ......"

Chu Chen walked into the reception room with Yuan Hongjian, and when Liu Lao saw that Yuan Hongjian was still holding something in his hand, he understood what was going on, and said with a smile: "Old Yuan, can't you help but make a move again?" ”

Yuan Hongjian laughed and said: "I really didn't hold back, but I saw that this group of jade belt materials was old, and the price was not too expensive, so I bought it." Two teachers, I want to take a look at you......"

The jade belt is a kind of belt inlaid with several or even dozens of flat jade plates, which is a sign of ancient official taste. The jade belt is square, rectangular, peach-shaped, etc., and the jade belt with various patterns is often carved on the surface in the Northern Zhou Dynasty, and has been used until the Ming Dynasty, and the jade belt system was abolished in the Qing Dynasty.

The material used in this group of jade belts brought by Yuan Hongjian is green and white jade, the shape is the style of the Ming Dynasty, the size is basically the same, there are a total of seven, but they are all belt plates, and they cannot form a set.

The jade belt plate looks rough, the carving is OK, it is a hollow double-layer work, and it is decorated with the theme of flowers and birds, but if you look closely, it is a little dull and not so vivid. Therefore, Chu Chen and Uncle Wu took a closer look and knew that Yuan Hongjian should have been eye-catching. (To be continued......)

PS: Thank you "Legend 1991a" for receiving the light of the great gods!