Emperor Chongzhen is a diligent emperor, according to historical records, he is more than 20 years old hair has white, eyes long crow's feet, "the rooster crows, sleepless at night, often anxious into illness, the palace has never had a feast", it can be said that whether it is the history of the Ming Dynasty, or the entire history of China for 5,000 years, he is a rare diligent emperor.

However, he has neither the strategy of governing the country nor the skill of appointing others, plus he is strict, suspicious, and suspicious, and often reprimands the ministers, asks for crimes, beheads them, and Ling Chi, and his cruelty and ruthlessness are comparable to Wei Zhongxian.

To deal with such an emperor, Zhang Bin is naturally extremely careful, and Cao Huachun is the most important chess piece in his dealings with Emperor Chongzhen.

Because, Cao Huachun is Emperor Chongzhen's companion, Emperor Chongzhen rarely trusts a person, and rarely treats people as cronies, but Cao Huachun is one of his few cronies, and even he returned to his hometown after 12 years of Chongzhen, and Emperor Chongzhen appointed Wang Chengen, a eunuch under his name, which shows how much he trusts Cao Huachun.

It can be said that Cao Huachun is the basis for him to gain the trust of Emperor Chongzhen, such an important chess piece, Zhang Bin naturally has to try his best to drag it into his hands.

After the second meeting, Zhang Bin didn't do anything, just practiced calligraphy vigorously, Yan Ti and Liu Ti, he chose Yan Ti, a man, naturally it is better to be vigorous.

In fact, if he wants to practice calligraphy, he doesn't need to ask Cao Huachun for advice, the method, Wu Shiqi has already taught him, and Cao Huachun said that it is almost the same, if you want to copy the font, he can buy a lot of templates casually.

Like this, once he decided to copy Yan Ti, the next day, Yan Zhenqing's regular script masterpieces "Guo Xuji Tablet", "Guo Kui Tablet", "Duobao Pagoda Tablet", "Confucius Temple Tablet" and other inscription rubbings appeared on his desk.

In the next few days, he practiced frantically with these rubbing templates, forgetting to sleep and eating, practicing with back pain and hand cramps, and on the tenth day, he finally practiced a little bit of appearance.

Early this morning, he got up early, wrote a few poems in Yan style, and then took Zhang Cha and others to Jixian Restaurant directly.

He knew that Cao Huachun would definitely come, because he had already ordered someone to buy a few calligraphy and paintings that Cao Huachun had consigned to sell, and the money for drinking was enough.

This time, he did not wait in the private seat, but after settling the elegant seat and arranging everything, he came to the door of the restaurant and stood at the door and waited.

Before noon, Cao Huachun really appeared at the door of the restaurant with Wang Chengen, Zhang Bin walked up directly and pulled his arm, and said excitedly: "Mr. Zhixu, you are here, I have prepared a lot of things for you to see, let's go to the elegant seat." ”

After that, he pulled Cao Huachun and walked to the second floor, like a child who was eager to offer treasures.

Cao Huachun didn't think it was strange at all, because Wang Chengen was often like this, once he wrote a word that he thought was good, or drew a picture that he thought was good, he would eagerly pull him to see it, just like Zhang Bin now.

Wang Chengen, who was following behind, couldn't help but show a knowing smile on his face when he saw Zhang Bin's eager look.

It turned out that this Lord Zhang was also the same as himself, and he couldn't help but want to offer treasure when he had some achievements.

Everyone came to the upstairs seat, and the big round table was indeed full of Zhang Bin's masterpieces.

What the:

In the Qin period, the bright moon and the Han period, the Long March has not been returned.

But to make the dragon city fly will not teach Humadu Yin Mountain.

What the:

The zombie and lonely village does not mourn, and Shang Si is the national military wheel.

Lying down at night and listening to the wind and rain, the iron horse and the glacier fell into a dream.

What the:

Angry hair rushed to the crown, leaning on the railing, Xiaoxiao rain rest.

Raise your eyes, look up to the sky and roar, strong and fierce.

......

It's all poems that worry about the country and the people, and they all use faces.

Cao Huachun looked at it seriously, and couldn't help but praise: "Okay, these characters have touched the threshold of the face body, as long as you practice carefully, the first realm, establish a solid body, and seek a majestic style of calligraphy, it should not be difficult." ”

Zhang Bin said shyly: "Mr. has won the award, I don't know what realm is behind me?" ”

Cao Huachun smiled and said: "Later, there are two realms of Yan Ti, the second realm, the subtlety inside the word, and the majestic outside the word; The third realm is the change of the gods and the splendor of life. However, this practice is not a day's work, practice for a few years, it is good to reach the second realm, as for the third realm, at least ten years of work, at that time, you can write your own unique style. ”

Zhang Bin said leisurely: "The change of the gods, and the splendid life, can calligraphy really reach that realm?" ”

Cao Huachun nodded without hesitation and said: "With your qualifications, you must be able to, you have entered the country in just a few days, you are the person with the highest calligraphy talent I have ever seen, it's not simple, it's not simple!" ”

How did he know that Zhang Bin was practiced by forgetting to sleep and eat, and he thought that Zhang Bin could achieve such an achievement just by practicing at will.

Zhang Bin naturally wouldn't say anything, he pretended to be modest and said: "Mr. has won the award, this is all taught by Mr., I don't know how this first realm should be achieved?" ”

Cao Huachun patiently guided: "This first realm is actually not difficult, you just need to buy more rubbings of Yan Zhenqing's authentic handwritings and practice diligently, such as the rubbings of inscriptions such as "Duobao Pagoda Tablet", "Confucius Temple Tablet", etc., you can go to the bookstore to inquire and know, and most bookstores sell them. ”

Zhang Bin hurriedly arched his hand and said: "Thank you, thank you, I know, and painting, can Mr. guide me today?" ”

When Cao Huachun heard this, he couldn't help but reach out and tap him a few times, shook his head with a smile and said, "You, you can't chew too much, you know?" Calligraphy and painting practice together, that's what an idler like me does, as a court official, you have a busy day, how can you have so much time to practice? ”

Zhang Bin pretended to hesitate for a moment, and then explained: "Actually, there is a reason why I am in a hurry to practice painting. ”

Cao Huachun couldn't help but be curious: "Oh, what is the reason?" ”

Zhang Bin then added fuel and vinegar to the compilation of the "Potato and Sweet Potato Planting Minutes" in Pingyang, and expressed his ideal of improving rice.

When Cao Huachun heard this, he couldn't help but awe: "Master Zhang, I didn't expect you to be so diligent and love the people, Cao admired, I don't know if you still have the "Potato and Sweet Potato Planting Minutes", I can't help but want to see it." ”

When Zhang Bin heard this, he immediately took out a copy of "Potato and Sweet Potato Planting Minutes" in his arms, handed it to Cao Huachun like a treasure, and said proudly: "Please also ask Mr. for advice." ”

Cao Huachun stretched out his hands and solemnly took the "Potato and Sweet Potato Planting Minutes", and looked at it seriously.

There wasn't a lot in the book, and in less than a quarter of an hour he finished reading it.

After reading it, he looked at Zhang Bin with obvious reverence, and he sincerely admired: "Lord Zhang is really a model for my Ming officials!" ”

Zhang Bin hurriedly said modestly: "Don't dare to be, don't dare to be, we still drink bars, drink, drink." ”

After that, he ordered someone to clean up the table, and then asked Cao Huachun and Wang Chengen to take turns ordering a few dishes.

When the wine and food are ready, there is no need for Zhang Bin to persuade him to drink, Cao Huachun respects him instead.

Slightly drunk, Zhang Bin took the initiative to mention the past of Pingyang and tested it.

Cao Huachun was still more interested in the affairs of ordinary people, because he was born as a poor peasant, so the two chatted.

Chatting and chatting, Zhang Bin "unconsciously" talked about pirates, and he even rolled up his sleeves with the strength of wine to show Cao Huachun his scars.

Cao Huachun took a closer look, and the round scars the size of his fists were on both sides, and they were indeed caused by sharp arrows penetrating.

He couldn't help but admire Zhang Bin even more, such a good official, how many can there be in the entire Ming Dynasty!

Later, "caused by Xingzhi", Zhang Bin talked about the art of war again, and it happened that Cao Huachun also studied the art of war a little, and the two naturally chatted very warmly.

In the end, Zhang Bin proposed "while he was drinking": "Mr. Zhixu, you and I are so speculative, it will be a bit out of sight for you to call me Master Zhang again, why don't you call me Shuangquan." ”

Cao Huachun is really a bit high, he was confused for a while, and then clapped his hands and said: "Shuangquan, a good name, it is really both civil and military, if the virtuous brother does not dislike the miscellaneous family's body of sin, in the future, the miscellaneous family will call you Shuangquan virtuous brother, you don't always call Mr. and Mr., simply, call me Ziru." ”

When Zhang Bin heard this, he hurriedly said: "Okay, Ziru brother, you and I will be brothers in the future, come, toast to our brotherhood." ”

Cao Huachun raised his glass without hesitation and said, "Dry." ”