Chen Caozhi was originally accustomed to copying Han Li and Zhong Wei Wang Xie Zhuti with his left hand, and writing the "Zhang Han Si Perch Post" style book with his right hand, and today he suddenly changed hands, naturally there was consideration, he was writing on the wall for the first time, this is the third difficulty of Kang Youwei's five difficulties in the list of books - "sudden change in the body", it is inevitable to be uncomfortable and unfamiliar, standing on the wall to write his familiar corpse, as the so-called familiar with miscellaneous life, it is easy to lose pen power, self-defeating, so he simply changed hands, with the unfamiliar left hand European style book to write these four Zen verses, If you want to be jerky, you will be jerky to the end, and you will have a strange and stubborn posture when you write it.

Of course, Chen Caozhi usually did not try to change hands to write, otherwise he would not have acted rashly at this time, after all, the person standing behind him was the famous "two kings".

Wang Xizhi, Wang Xianzhi's father and son are all the world's first-class calligraphers, Zhi Daolin is also good at grass, see a wall of twenty big characters, the three of them first appreciate this novel book style, Zhi Daolin was immediately deeply attracted by these four wonderful poems containing Buddhism.

This is the founder of the northern school of Zen Buddhism Shenxiu Zen master made a verse, Shenxiu is known as the five ancestors of Zen Buddhism under the seat of five hundred disciples of the suspension of the first round photo, inherited the tradition of Hongren to the heart of the sect, after the Hong forbearance, Shenxiu in Jiangling Yuquan Temple gradually enlightened Zen law, famous, more than 80 years into Chang'an to open the dojo, deeply respected by the empress Wu Zetian, when people praised it as "the master of the two capitals, the three emperors of the door teacher", the monks and laymen from all over the world heard the wind and came, the influence was great, but since Hui can pay attention to the epiphany of the southern school of Zen Buddhism prevailed, These four verses of Shenxiu are considered to be inferior, and they have not seen this **, and they cannot pass on the mantle of the five ancestors Hongren, but Chen Caozhi thinks that the method of gradual enlightenment is easier for the public, and without asceticism, how can he come to enlightenment, so he wrote Shenxiu's verses first.

Zhi Daolin was contemplating the deep meaning of Chen Caozhi's words, and heard the onlookers exclaim in a low voice: "Change your right hand!" When I looked up, I saw that Chen Caozhi changed to the right hand to hold the long Feng Zihao pen, and the style of writing also changed, it was Wang Yishao's euphemistic and subtle, beautiful and beautiful "Lanting Collection Preface" style, but the careful debate, but there was Lu Ji's "Pingfu Post" of the simple old and frank and genuine, it can be said that Lu and Wang Zhichang were borrowed, "Lanting Collection Preface" is the line, and the Pingfu post is the chapter grass, which can integrate these two completely different styles of calligraphy, Chen Caozhi has worked very hard. But what shocked Zhi Daolin was not Chen Caozhi's calligraphy, but another poem written by Chen Caozhi's right hand that was paradoxical to the previous poem:

"Bodhi is not a tree, the mirror is not a platform, there is nothing originally, where is the dust."

Comparing these two poems, the shock of the heart is like stopping water, that is, the shock of Zhi Daolin, who is like a quiet night, is tantamount to thunder in the quiet night, and the long eyebrows of Zhi Daolin are lifted, and the dust tail in his hand cannot help trembling, showing his intense inner thinking and turmoil.

Zhi Daolin studied Lao Zhuang and Buddhist scriptures, good at arguing about difficulties, and liked to communicate with celebrities, but in recent years, he has specialized in Buddhist scriptures, refused all kinds of elegant collections and talks, meditated and contemplated, pondered the products of "Tao Xing", the scriptures of "Hui Yin", tracked Ma Ming, and the shadow of Nagarjuna, and responded to the law book, not violating the reality. Therefore, when he heard the Buddha's flowers, the smile of the Buddha leaves, and the twenty-four words of "the Dharma is hidden in the eyes, the Nirvana is wonderful, the reality is not phased, the subtle method, do not set up words, and don't turn outside the teaching", it seems that the cliff suddenly opens a door, and it will be a hole when you walk in, but the thorns and bushes under your feet, it is difficult to walk, you see the door, but you can't find the way.

The essence of a 5,000-word Diamond Sutra lies in the four verses of "All Dharmas, such as dream bubbles, such as electricity, should be viewed as such", Kumarosh was not yet an adult at this time, and it would take another twenty years to begin translating the most important classic of Mahayana Buddhism, the Vajra Prajnaparamita Sutra. Always can't enter the door, it is difficult to see the pure nature of Bodhi, like a dark night trek, the dawn is in front, but always can not get close, today I saw these two poems written by Chen Caozhi, I really have a sense of enlightenment, and I put my hands together and said: "The more Chen Tan is igniting the poor road, the more Chen Tan is the reincarnation of the Buddha in the West, please accept the poor way." After that, he ordered the monk to bring the futon, and he wanted to bow down to Chen Caozhi.

Wang Xizhi and Wang Xianzhi's father and son were greatly surprised, although Zhi Daolin was a monk, he was no different from a famous man, how could he have recommended people like this!

Chen Caozhi handed back the pen in his hand to the Wang servant, came over and saw a monk put a futon in front of Zhi Daolin, he knelt down first, and said: "How dare you be worshiped by Lin Gong, the kid also knows a little about these, these verses are not the boy's understanding, but the boy dreamed of two monks answering each other a few years ago, the monk doesn't know what the name is, what he said is very mysterious, the kid wakes up and can remember, it's a miracle!" ”

It is the consistent practice of the ancients to induce mystery in dreams, so Chen Caozhi said this, Zhi Daolin did not have any doubts, because Chen Caozhi did break the obstacle in his heart, and a sudden feeling made him happy, and he also knelt down and said: "That is also the dream of the great monk to Chen Tanyue, who can be like this if he does not have the merit of the world." Wang Xizhi said with a smile: "Master Lin has a lofty moral voice and a long sense of reason, but today he has such reverence for a junior boy, which really surprises the old man." ”

Zhi Daolin said: "Chen Tanyue two sides, clear heart to see**, the so-called all life has a Buddha**, this theory is clear, it is really supreme merit." He immediately instructed Senior Brother Zhi Fahan to entertain all the pilgrims, and he went back to the meditation room to visit enlightenment, and even his friend Wang Xizhi did not accompany him.

Mrs. Lu Zhang Wenjun and Lu Weirui glanced at each other, they were both surprised and delighted, Chen Caozhi was so praised by Zhi Daolin, it didn't take a few days for Jiankang to spread the matter.

Wang Xizhi's way to Chen Cao: "Master Lin and Chen Gongzi discuss Buddhism, and the old man and Chen Gongzi only discuss books." ”

Chen Caozhi said: "I was about to ask Wang Youjun's seniors for advice. ”

Wang Xizhi asked his son Wang Xianzhi: "Xianzhi, what do you think of Chen Gongzi's left and right hand calligraphy?" ”

Wang Xianzhi: "Xia Shu cloud scroll, pleasing to the eye." ”

Wang Xizhi asked again: "How is it better than you?" ”

Wang Xianzhi glanced at Chen Cao and replied, "Therefore, it should be different." ”

That is to say, each has its own merits, Wang Xianzhi has always been conceited, and today he said "so it should be different", of course, because Chen Caozhi's is refreshing, and Zhi Daolin's admiration for Chen Caozhi just now also made Wang Xianzhi dare not be proud.

Wang Xizhi said to Wang Xianzhi: "On the big characters, Chen Gongzi is not as good as you, Chen Gongzi's book is better than the renovation of the idea, can be integrated, and the understanding is extraordinary - dedication, you have always thought that you are the first in the younger generation of calligraphy, and today you should know that there are many geniuses in the world, and this Chen Gongzi is your fierce rival." ”

Chen Caozhi said: "How dare you call yourself a fierce enemy, if your brother does not give up, I will ask you for more advice in the future." ”

Wang Xizhi nodded and said: "Dedication, your illness is arrogant, and arrogance is not modest, Chen Gongzi's calligraphy may be inferior to you at this time, but with his humility and studiousness, he will not override you in the future!" ”

Wang Xianzhi's forehead sweated, and he said respectfully: "Daddy is right, my son has been taught." He also gave a salute to Chen Caozhi: "I am willing to learn from Brother Chen." ”

Wang Xizhi smiled and said: "Very good, you and the two of you are friends, and they can promote each other." To Chen Caozhi: "Chen Gongzi..."

Chen Caozhi said: "Seniors, please call Caozhi by his name." ”

Wang Xizhi smiled and nodded: "it, I look at your calligraphy, there is more than new ingenuity, and the condensation is insufficient; It is more than steep, not enough to soothe, its dense and sparse, there is still something to consider. Today's trial is for you to say: for the point must be collected, expensive and heavy; For the painting of Bile, it is expensive and late; For the sake of skimming and plundering, it is expensive and dangerous; For the erection of the strong, the noble war and the hero; For Ge Birun, you hesitate and look right, and do it reluctantly. ”

, Chen Caozhi gave a deep salute: "Thank you seniors for your advice, and remember it." ”

At this time, a white-haired old woman came over with several maidservants, and said with a smile: "Xianzhi, Mao'er picked the loquat?" The old woman wants to taste the loquat of Dong'an Temple. ”

Wang Xianzhi and Xi Daomao hurriedly walked sixteen times to update the past, Xi Daomao was carrying a small bamboo basket in his hand, about half a basket of yellow and clear loquats, and said with a smile: "Auntie, the loquat fruit here is premature, and the loquat fruit is not ripe elsewhere, Mao'er has washed the fruit in the spring behind the temple, and my aunt tastes one first——"

This old woman is Xi Xuan, the daughter of Xi Jian, although she is nearly sixty years old, she still has a beautiful face and bright eyes, and you can imagine the beauty and refinement of her youth.

Chen Caozhi saluted: "The juniors meet Mrs. Wang. ”

Xi Xuan held the loquat accountant in his hand, a little surprised, and Wang Xianzhi on the side: "Mother, this is my son's new friend Chen Caozhi, Qian Tangren's family." ”

, Wang Xizhi said with a smile: "It is Chen Caozhi, who is known as Jiang Zuo Weixuan." ”

Xi Xuan looked at Chen Caozhi with a smile and said, "The old woman knows that Xi Chao once told me that Qian Tang Chen Caozhi is pure filial piety and talented, and when I saw it today, I realized that he was so handsome." He turned his head to his son and smiled: "Ah Jing, I can compare you to you." ”

Mrs. Lu Zhang Wenjun and Lu Weirui stepped forward to greet Xi Xuan, Xi Xuan learned that this was Lu Na's wife and daughter, and hurriedly returned the courtesy, feeling a little surprised: "Didn't you say that the Lu family strictly rejected Chen Caozhi's marriage proposal, did you agree, and actually traveled to Dong'an Temple together!" "Since the death of Xi Jian, the people are not as good as before, the Xi family is among the high families with military merits, quite despised by the Wang Xie clan, although Xi Xuan is a woman, she can also feel this, and once indignantly said to her younger brother Xi Su and Xi Tan: "The Wang family sees the second thanks, pours the basket and pours the card, and sees your generation coming, Ping Pinger, you can go back and forth without trouble." "It is said that the Wang family was very enthusiastic when they saw Xie An and Xie Wan brothers coming to the door, but the Xi brothers came, but they were plain, they were both in-laws, and they favored one over the other.

Therefore, Xi Xuan is more rejecting the view of the family, and now seeing Chen Cao's handsomeness and his son's new friend, he is naturally happy to see Chen Cao's marriage succeeded, so he said: "Mrs. Lu, Mrs. Lu, please go to the temple to talk and eat some loquat to quench your thirst." ”

Wang Xizhi said: "Ah Xuan wait a minute, and first look at the big characters written by Xianzhi and Caozhi." ”

Gaoping Xi is also a calligraphy family, Xi Jian and his two sons Xi Su, Xi Tan have been famous in calligraphy, Xi Xuan is a talented woman, inheriting the style of her father and brother's calligraphy, seals, subordinate to the body, all exquisite, I heard that the dedication and Cao Zhi wrote big characters, naturally want to see, with Mrs. Lu's hand, together to see the big characters on the wall.

Xi Xuan is very familiar with his son Wang Xianzhi's style of writing, and the four words "pieces of fairy clouds" passed by at a glance, and said: "A Jing's big character is better than your father." Then he carefully looked at the two sides of Chen Caozhi's book, admired it for a long time, and said: "Caozhi is really a good friend, Ah Jing, do you dare to see no one in your eyes?" ”

Wang Xianzhi's face was slightly red and said: "How dare you see no one in your eyes, you will practice diligently and encourage Brother Chen." ”

Zhifa Han said: "The small temple wants to extend the big characters on this wall, and the stone is inscribed, just like the broom book goose character of Wang Tanyue in Qiguang Temple in Yanxi. ”

Yonghe eight years, Wang Xizhi from the Gushan Zizhi Nunnery alchemy place to Yanxi Qiguang Temple to visit the branch of the forest, see the white goose playing in the clear water pool outside the mountain gate, lively and colorful, suddenly Yaxing flourished, that is, take a broom at the entrance of the mountain, dip the mud in the flowing water field by the stream, write a stroke of "goose" on the powder wall at the entrance of the Qiguang Temple, fly the white grass, pretend to be a dragon, the branch of the forest out of the mountain gate to greet each other, see the water stains are not dried a stroke of the word "goose", overjoyed, that is, ask someone to extend the word "goose" down, move the stone tablet above, as a treasure of Qiguang Temple.

Zhi Fahan said again: "How about Wang Youjun and Wang Tanyue also ask Mobao to stay?" ”

Wang Xizhi laughed: "The old man will not compete with the children. ”

Xi Xuan first accompanied Mrs. Lu's mother and daughter to visit the Buddha, and then went to the pilgrim's house to rest for a while, Xi Daomao gently knelt on the left head of Xi Xuan, who was both an aunt and an aunt, and held loquat fruits in a small dish for Xi Xuan, Mrs. Lu, and Mrs. Lu to eat.

Mrs. Lu Zhang Wenjun looked at Xi Daomao and said with a smile: "Sister Xi, she is so spirited, her niece is a daughter-in-law, intimate." ”

Wang Xizhi's uncle Wang Dao and Lu Na's father Lu Yu have an equal relationship, so although Wang Xizhi is older than Lu Na, he is only an equal generation in terms of seniority, and he calls Xi Xuan his sister by sewing.

The white-haired Xi Xuan smiled: "Well, it's good, Mao'er is very good, but Sister Zhang's son-in-law is also very enviable to the old woman." ”

Zhang Wenjun was stunned for a moment, and then understood that Xi Xuan was referring to Chen Caozhi, and said with some embarrassment: "Sister Xi misunderstood, Rui'er and I came here to enter the incense, and Chen Langjun was called by the Duke of Zhi, and we just met by chance on the road." ”

Lu Weirui lowered her eyebrows and lowered her eyelashes, and her face was crimson.

Xi Xuan saw that although Mrs. Lu was embarrassed, she was not slow, and she knew it in her heart. said with a smile: "Although there are twists and turns, they will eventually become dependents, Jiang Zuo is a heavy figure, and the old woman will never insult the Lu family before seeing this Chen Cao." ”

At this time, the monks came to invite the fasting meal, naturally the male and female pilgrims lived in the same courtyard, with the fasting meal, Xi Xuan and Mrs. Lu drank tea while chatting about some household trivialities, the little maid came in and whispered something to Lu Weirui, Lu Weirui blushed and said to Zhang Wenjun: "Mother, I want to go out for a while." ”！！！