Chapter 342: Deceiving the old master with clever words
As he walked along, he heard an old voice coming from the front: "A gentleman is respectful and courteous, and he is respectful and courteous to others. He is a brother in the world. He speaks faithfully and acts respectfully. Even though he is a barbarian country, this is the way to go."
"If you are dishonest in words and dishonest in deeds, how can you behave even if you are in the state? If you are shameful in your own conduct, and if you serve in all directions and do not insult the emperor's orders, you can be called a scholar."
Then a clear child's voice came: "A gentleman is respectful and courteous to others. We are all brothers in the world..."
By the last few sentences, it’s already full of gibberish, which is far from the original work.
Chen Chang pricked up his ears. Why did this old voice sound so familiar? Could it be...?
I had long heard that the old lady had kept her private school in the house. He didn't mind the noise. On the contrary, he liked to listen to the sound of children reading.
Chen Chang became interested for a moment, so he walked over lightly, held up the window and looked in.
Although it is a private school of the Lou family, it mainly teaches children from the clan, but there are also some children with foreign surnames who come to study. The old lady is quite Mengchang-like, and as long as they are willing to come to study, they will be accepted, regardless of whether they are rich or poor.
Sure enough, it was old man Yan Xiuyan who was reading in front of the children.
Why is this old man here?
Old Man Yan is very knowledgeable, but a bit pedantic. However, judging from the current situation, he is quite patient with these children.
Old Man Yan looks much better than before, and his clothes are also very neat. He is completely different from before.
Everyone has to have something to do, otherwise even heroes will become useless over time!
Although Old Man Yan is old, his eyes are very good. Chen Chang just peeked his head and was seen by him.
He was originally teaching at someone else's house, but for some reason a few days ago, that family suddenly told him that he wanted to move his family north. Yan Xiu suddenly felt very disappointed.
Facing a group of young children every day is tiring, but it brings him comfort.
The master did not treat him badly, but paid off one year's salary in one lump sum, twenty dollars.
Yan Xiu was not happy at all when he got the money. At this age, as long as he has enough food and clothing, money doesn't mean much to him.
While I was worrying about not having a place to stay, a housekeeper got the news from somewhere and came over to contact him.
Still teaching, but this time there are more children.
Yan Xiu agreed without saying a word, and then followed the housekeeper to Lou's house.
After arriving, he realized that this Lou family was the Lou family that Chen Chang mentioned to him before.
He quickly figured out the reason. It turned out that the family that hired him was not moving north with his family at all, but Chen Chang specifically hired him as a teacher in Lou's private school in order to repay his kindness.
However, I haven't seen Chen Chang these days, and it's hard to ask him.
Chen Chang was discovered by him as soon as he showed his head today.
He smiled and nodded to Chen Chang, and then said to the children in front of him: "Copy these words that I just taught you ten times!"
As soon as he finished speaking, there was a complaint from below: "There are so many characters and strokes, some of which I still don't recognize. How long will it take to write them?"
Yan Xiu's eyes widened: "You must finish your writing before class. If you write less than one word, you will be given a penalty! Only by enduring hardship can you become a great person. If you slack off now, you will have to endure hardship sooner or later in the future!"
He raised the iron ruler in his hand, and the complaints suddenly stopped, followed by a noisy endorsement sound.
Chen Chang couldn't help laughing as he looked at it.
"Chen Chang!" Yan Xiu walked out of the room and said with a straight face, "I have been at Lou's house for more than seven days, why don't you even show your face?"
Chen Chang gave a long salute and said with a wry smile: "Ah, I really didn't know you were here, otherwise I would have come to visit you a long time ago!"
I'm still wondering, Yan Qianshi has never mentioned this to me. By the way, this guy must have a grudge against me because of Shui Ling'er.
Yan Xiu was also stunned and said: "Isn't it you who hired me to be the teacher in Loufu?"
Chen Changzhi shook his head: "I have been in Ziling County a few days ago, not in Jiangling, and I know nothing about Loufu. Moreover, I can't make the decision on Loufu!"
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There is no need to be secretive about old man Yan.
Yan Xiu thought for a while and realized that Chen Chang didn't need to deceive himself. It seemed that he really didn't know.
He immediately turned his eyes towards the direction of the inner house and said: "I thought you were pitying me, an old man, but I didn't expect that someone had ulterior motives! Don't worry, I will quit this job right now!"
"Ah, don't be impulsive!" Chen Chang urged him hurriedly. This old man was so proud that he was a master who would not give up for five buckets of rice. He was definitely not joking when he said he wanted to resign as a teacher.
Yan Xiu snorted and said: "Qianshi, that brat, has a very strict tone and refuses to say anything to me. I am being treated like a monkey."
Yan Qianshi did not tell him about Chen Chong's situation in the Lou family, so he made a wrong judgment. However, at first, he did not think about taking advantage of Chen Chong. He just thought that the Lou family was a scholarly family, and
Now it is also Chen Chang’s home, and I can feel at ease teaching here.
"You come with me!"
Yan Xiu brought Chen Chang into an empty room, ordered him to sit down, and asked, "Did the Lou family bully you?"
The Lou family has a big business, but Chen Chang is just a poor scholar from a declining family. Chen Chang is definitely a high-ranking candidate for this marriage, and it is most normal for the Lou family to look at him.
Chen Chang waved his hand, knowing that the old man had misunderstood, and said: "Aweng, you have wrongly blamed the Lou family. They are very good to me, so to speak, they regard me as family."
When he said this, the first thing he thought of was Xiao Yu'er. If anyone from the Lou family regarded him as family, it was Xiao Yu'er.
Yan Xiu stroked his beard and stared at Chen Chang with a pair of cloudy eyes, as if trying to find a flaw in his lie from his expression.
Chen Chang's expression was as usual, and his eyes were full of sincerity. His many years of business career had long ago allowed him to develop a strong ability to manage his expressions, and he would not blush at all when he lied.
"Is this true?"
"Ah Weng, can I still lie to you?" Chen Chang was extremely sincere.
Yan Xiu looked at him for a while, then suddenly burst into laughter: "Hahaha, that's good, that's good, I'll be relieved if you can find a good home."
Chen Chang felt warm in his heart, and his heart surged even more when he thought of all the things he had to do with his grandparents and grandchildren when he just came to this era.
Yan Xiu looked around and saw no one around, lowered his voice and said: "In recent days, I have seen that the Lou family has a good family tradition, but the second and third bedrooms have evil intentions. You have to be careful!"
Who said that old man Yan could only read rote books? He is also a very understanding person.
"Thank you Aweng for reminding me, Chen Chang took note of it!"
"Nowadays, you don't need to worry about food and clothing. You should put your mind and energy into studying so that you can achieve a successful career in the future."
Another encouragement to learn... Old Man Yan is indeed tireless in teaching... He looked at Yan Xiu, and suddenly an idea flashed in his mind, and he asked: "Aweng, in addition to teaching articles here, do you also teach writing?"
Yan Xiu was stunned for a moment, then immediately replied: "Of course it has to be taught, otherwise how could those ignorant children learn to write? Why do you ask?"
Yan Xiu is also a smart person, so he naturally knows that Chen Chang must have something to say.
Chen Chang laughed and said: "I want to write a calligraphy, please give me some advice!"
After Chen Chang became famous in his previous life, he had no other aspirations and was obsessed with the art of calligraphy and painting.
In fact, he wanted to take off the label of rich man, which can be said to have been a lot of effort. Moreover, he is very talented and can learn many things instantly.
Yan Xiu took the pen and ink and looked at Chen Chang suspiciously as he splashed the ink.
"This...this..." When Chen Chang wrote the four characters "The world is for the common good" on the paper, Yan Xiu's eyes showed a hint of surprise. It's no wonder that he had never written this kind of regular script before.
Saw it.
Regular script gradually evolved from official script and became more simplified. It has straight horizontal and vertical lines, a square shape, and straight strokes. It can be used as a model. It began in the late Han Dynasty and has been popular to this day.
This is the most popular font in the Southern and Northern Dynasties, but Chen Chang's writing is different from what Yan Xiu usually sees. While stroking his beard, he said: "In terms of structure, these four characters of yours are square, dignified, and steady.
Thick and heavy, the middle palace is wide and the surrounding shape is dense. It does not use the center of gravity to push the side to gain momentum, and does not use the left to tighten and the right to loosen to gain beauty. Instead, it shows a symmetrical frontal image like a seal script. On the white cloth, the characters are closely aligned and the lines are dense.
Use shape and density to gain momentum, don’t use sparseness to gain elegance..."
He loved calligraphy and talked about it endlessly, fully commenting on Xiao Yiyi's skill in making incense sticks.
A smile appeared at the corner of Chen Chang's mouth, which is the facial expression he is better at.
His facial features are majestic and dignified, with a round shape within a square shape and centripetal force. His brushwork is thick and strong, and he makes good use of the center-stroke technique. It is muscular and sharp. Generally, the horizontal strokes are slightly thin, and the vertical strokes, dots, strokes, and strokes are slightly thicker.
This calligraphy style is majestic, powerful, and has the atmosphere of the prosperous Tang Dynasty.
Naturally, one can gain access to Yan Xiu’s Dharma Eye.
"You...you...who are you studying under?"
According to Yan Xiu's opinion, Chen Chang must have received guidance from some famous teacher.
Chen Chang blinked and said seriously: "I figured this out myself."
Yan Zhenqing was born in the Tang Dynasty more than two hundred years later. Chen Chang lied without blushing at all. Now he is more truthful than the truth and is not afraid of anyone questioning him.
"Ah..." Yan Xiu's jaw almost dropped in shock, "Shu Zi... Shu Zi An Gan..."
These four words were extremely shocking to Yan Xiu, but he never believed that Chen Chang had figured them out himself.
In the vast river of calligraphy, there are countless calligraphers. Among them, there are endless calligraphers who can blend the past and the present and create their own style. However, since the late Han, Wei and Jin Dynasties, there are still only a handful of people who can truly establish a sect.
Zhang Zhi can be called the originator of cursive script, completing the transition from Zhang Cao to modern cursive script.
Zhong Yao can be called the originator of regular script. His calligraphy is noble and simple, elegant and profound, thin and natural, and full of official meaning.
Zhong Yao was a famous calligrapher during the Three Kingdoms period. He was regarded as the "ancestor of official calligraphy" by later generations. Together with Zhang Zhi and Wang Xizhi, he was also known as "Zhong Zhang" and "Zhong Wang".
It was Zhong Yao who established the formal status of regular script.
Next are the "two kings" of the Eastern Jin Dynasty.
In particular, Wang Xizhi's calligraphy draws on the strengths of others and is unique in his style. His writing style is concise and lively, his knots are flexible and changeable, his writing style may be quick and fast, or he may be euphemistic and implicit. His calligraphy style is peaceful and natural, and he is beautiful and healthy.
It is regarded by Yan Xiu as the authentic source of calligraphy and is an unreachable peak in the history of calligraphy.
After that, there is Zheng Daozhao, the originator of Wei stele, who created an original "trembling and dry" calligraphy style, which represents the highest level of calligraphy in the Northern Wei Dynasty.
Only these few calligraphers can be called the founders of the calligraphy school. You, a young man in your twenties, created your own calligraphy school?
Just when Yan Xiu was about to reprimand, he saw Chen Chang smiling and saying, "Ah Weng, I have an idea..."
Yan Xiu interrupted him angrily: "Words are like a hammer. If you write a good word, you will benefit a lot from whatever you do in the future. However, you need to change your nonsense.
This calligraphy was not written in a day. If you deliberately show off like this outside, wouldn’t it be deceiving the teacher and destroying the ancestors?”
Chen Chang secretly laughed, "I don't have an old lady at all, so how can I talk about deceiving my master and destroying my ancestors?
Old Man Yan is really pedantic.
However, ancient times have always attached great importance to the teaching of teachers, so it is understandable for Old Man Yan to blame himself.
At this time, the sound of reading next door gradually died down, and the laughter and scolding of children could be heard. Chen Chang looked at Yan Xiu, thinking that he would get up and yell a few words. Unexpectedly, he did not move at all, and just said lightly: "If something happens in the future,
If you get the chance, introduce me to your mentor!"
This is the attitude of learning, Chen Chang smiled secretly, I am also my teacher, I don’t even need to recommend him.
Naturally, Yan Xiu didn't know what was going on in his stomach, and said sternly: "Of course, if he doesn't want to see me, don't force him. I've always been about letting things take their own course!"
The old man is a bit pedantic, but he is definitely a gentleman.
Chen Chang said again: "Let me tell you the truth, my master has always disliked fame and fame, and he has repeatedly warned me not to reveal anything about teaching me calligraphy to outsiders."
Yan Xiu couldn't help but nod: "If you respect your teacher and don't care about fame and wealth, you must be a master in this world!"
The master is right in front of you, but he is not indifferent to fame and wealth. Chen sang: "Master's lifelong ambition is to carry forward his calligraphy. It's a pity that he only has me as his disciple. Even if I have three heads and six arms, I can't fulfill his ambition."
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His expression was one of great regret.
Yan Xiu said hurriedly: "Is this really what your respected master said?"
"Is there any lie?" Chen Chang said, "Master is like Xianyun Yehe. He doesn't want to be born into the world, but he also doesn't want to bury this peerless calligraphy. He has repeatedly told me that if anyone asks, just say that this calligraphy is authentic.
I created it myself, and I will never mention him!"
After Yan Xiu heard this, a feeling of respect arose spontaneously, and he mentioned three masters in succession.
Chen Chang secretly smiled in his heart, so I have a reasonable explanation for my passing over Meng Lang just now. I am not deceiving my master and destroying my ancestors, but I am following my master's orders.
When Yan Xiu looked at Chen Chang again, his eyes were still much softer, and he said in a deep voice: "It's hard for you to do this. Everyone knows that at your age, it is impossible to establish a sect in calligraphy. It's hard for you.
To take on such an important responsibility, we have to bear the criticism of bullying our teachers and destroying our ancestors..."
He babbled on a lot more, praising the "master and apprentice" Chen Chang made up.
When Chen Chang saw that the time was right, he said: "Ah Weng, in the past few years, I have been thinking about carrying forward Master's calligraphy all the time. Just now I suddenly had an idea. I dare to tell him, okay?"
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"But it doesn't matter!"
This chapter has been completed!