Wentang

Chapter 691 Li Lizhi's Progress
"Oh." Thinking of sweet potatoes and potatoes, Yue Shan patted his thigh in frustration.

What is writing a book compared to the breeding of improved seeds? It can save countless lives if it is promoted one day earlier.

Although there is a breeding manual, it is the first time to raise seedlings after all, and there is no place for regret in case something happens.

Even if you can go there to pick it up again in the future, not to mention how many people will die on the way, but this trip will be delayed for at least three or four years.

At this time, he vaguely remembered that there was a time when Li Shimin summoned him very frequently, and even Zhao Meng came twice, but Li Lizhi stopped them all, and didn't even let him in at the gate.

Now that I think about it, nine out of ten it is for the breeding of improved seeds.

It's fine if you don't think about it, but if you think about it, you can't sit still anymore, and you can't wait to go to the palace to ask about the situation.

But he is no longer the little white who just crossed, knowing that the past can't solve any problems now, but it will make Li Shimin angry.

The reason is very simple, I forgive you for disregarding even good things in order to write a book.Now that it has been written, but you don’t show it to me, is it that you don’t take me as the emperor too seriously?

So it is best to wait until the engraving is finished, and then take the original to see Li Shimin, so that he will feel respected.

The scale of the printing house is so large now, maybe the engraving will be completed tomorrow.Anyway, it has been delayed for so many days, and I don't care about this day and a half.

But with this accident, he really didn't have the heart to sort out any materials. After thinking about it, he should go to Li Lizhi. After two months of writing the book, he really neglected her.

After asking the servant, he learned that she was in the study in the garden next door, so he looked for her.

Pushing open the door and entering, I saw her standing in front of a very long table, thinking deeply with a pen.

Seeing him coming in, Li Lizhi said with a pretty face, "Brother, you are back."

"Well, what are you doing?" Yue Shan asked casually.

"I'm painting." She said shyly.

Why is there such an expression in Huahua? Could it be that he is painting something inappropriate for children?It's not that he's thinking about it, but it has a basis.

He once found a lot of inappropriate books in Li Lizhi's study room, several of them were even heavy-tasting, and it was impossible to give him to Lei at that time.

After inquiring about it, I found out that this thing is a standard equipment for rich and powerful families.When a girl gets married, her mother, sister, seven aunts and eight aunts will give her a copy of this book.

Some people who know how to paint will even paint this kind of book by hand and give it to a particularly close girlfriend. Of course, this kind of book is very rare.

There are two purposes for doing this: one is to let her know what marriage is all about; the other is to increase the joy of the boudoir and tie the man's heart.

Li Lizhi is a princess, and the only first princess (at that time), so she naturally received many books on this topic.So only in terms of theoretical knowledge, Yue Shan is not as good as her.

Regarding this, Yue Shan could only sigh with emotion, it turns out that the ancients also knew how to play like this.

That's why he doubted whether Li Lizhi would draw this kind of book by himself, or the shy expression couldn't be explained.

When he thought of this possibility, he became excited. You must know that he lived and ate in the study for more than two months while writing the book, and lived a life of abstinence...you know everything.

"What painting? Let me take a look." Yue Shan pretended to be curious and came to her side and looked at the table.

Then...he knew he was dirty.

"This is..." He looked at the picture scroll in surprise and said, "Ten miles of red makeup?"

Li Lizhi looked at him affectionately and said, "That was the happiest day in my life, and I want to draw it down."

Yue Shan couldn't help feeling ashamed of his nasty thoughts just now, he held her hand and said, "That was also the most unforgettable day in my life."

The two talked about each other for a long time before the topic returned to the picture scroll.

"When did you start painting? It's halfway done." Yue Shan asked.

"I started painting at the beginning of last year, but I dare not tell you if the painting is not good." Li Li protested.

Yue Shan felt heartbroken for a while, he still lacked due care for her.Such a big thing has not been discovered until now.

He shook the little hand in his palm vigorously, and didn't say much. Spending more time with her in the future would be more effective than any words of regret: "The painting is quite good, why did you look embarrassed just now?"

"I'm quite satisfied with this part, but look at the front..." Li Lizhi pointed to the beginning of the scroll and said.

After observing carefully for a while, Yue Shan finally discovered the problem.

The technique is a little immature, especially compared to the section I am painting now, it is completely the difference between elementary school students and high school students.

Yue Shan's heart moved, and he looked at the painting from beginning to end.From the immaturity at the beginning to maturity step by step, until now this section of the painting already has its own style.

It can be said that this painting records the whole process of Li Lizhi's painting level from immature to mature.

It is the same as when he wrote "Shi Si Shu" and realized the essence of calligraphy, but Shi Si Shu is calligraphy and painting.

Moreover, her painting method also absorbed the characteristics of the stick figures and sketches carried by Yue Shan. The scenery is particularly realistic and three-dimensional, which is completely different from the style of the ancients who emphasized the spirit and despised the shape.

It is not to say which one is better, but the emergence of a new technique is a huge impetus to the painting industry.

In fact, it is the eldest grandson Wugou who is more mature in the use of this new technique. She is a master in calligraphy and painting, and she was the first to learn stick figures and sketches.

Her calligraphy and painting level at this time is definitely much higher than that of her previous life, and all the paintings that have been handed down are sought after. It is unanimously believed by the painting and calligraphy circles that there is another school, and I don’t know how many people are imitating her techniques.

However, although both have absorbed Yue Shan's stick figure and sketching skills, the styles of the mother and daughter are completely different.

The difference is that Changsun Wugou absorbed stick figures and sketching techniques on the basis of the original, forming his own style of painting.But it still hasn't completely got rid of the essence of emphasizing its spirit and ignoring its form.

Li Lizhi learned stick figures and sketches since she was a child, and has a deep understanding of these two techniques. On the contrary, the painting skills of traditional Chinese painting were learned later.

Based on stick figures and sketches, she absorbed the painting skills of traditional Chinese painting to form her own style.It seems that the order of learning is really different, but in fact the final effect is quite different.

Li Lizhi's paintings are more shape-heavy. Although they look realistic and beautiful, they are full of craftsmanship when their techniques are immature.

So her paintings are not recognized by the calligraphy and painting circles, it's just because of her identity and Yue Shan's face that she didn't say anything ugly.

What's more, she also knows that her words are not good, so she seldom shows the paintings to outsiders.Generally, they are burned after the painting is completed, and only those who are particularly satisfied will be kept.Therefore, few of her works have been circulated in the outside world.

But judging from the ten miles of red makeup at the moment, her style has matured. Although there is still some distance from the calligraphy and painting masters, she can finally get rid of the title of craftsman.

And these two not only have achievements in painting, but even greater achievements in calligraphy.

Furong Xiaokai, which was born out of Zhao Mengfu, has been spread among the powerful circles, and the copybooks of Changsun Wugou and Li Lizhi are hard to find.

Yue Shan, who is familiar with the writing styles of later generations, has almost already thought of how the history books will evaluate this matter:
Empress Wende is a master of both calligraphy and painting, and created Furong Xiaokai... and the first painting method with both form and spirit, which opened the door to a new era in the painting and calligraphy world.

His daughter Li Lizhi, the eldest princess of Changle, inherited the style of being a mother, and Furong Xiaokai is sought after by the world.The painting skills also inherited the style of Wende and became a generation of masters, creating a form of form in the painting and calligraphy world.

It probably might be like this.

As for Yue Shan's role in it...he didn't intend to compete with his mother-in-law and daughter-in-law for this little credit, he didn't lack this reputation and didn't need it.

Yue Shan spoke highly of this painting of ten miles of red makeup, but Li Lizhi was different. She said in a very tangled way: "The front part is full of craftsmanship. I want to destroy it and start over, but I really can't bear to paint it for more than a year."

Yue Shan quickly persuaded: "No, no, I think this is precisely the most exciting part of this painting."

"You see, from being full of craftsmanship at the beginning, to gradually forming your own style here, and then to the mature style in the middle... This is the process of a painter's growth. This is only once in a lifetime. In the future, even you will not be able to paint The second."

Li Lizhi said in disbelief: "Don't comfort me, I know that I am too painterly to be liked by others."

Yue Shan's: "What did I lie to you... When you painted this painting, did you concentrate on it, and even have a feeling that you poured all your emotions into it?"

Li Lizhi nodded slightly, and said a little embarrassedly: "This is the scene when we got married, so I painted it more carefully."

Yue Shan said: "That's right, it is precisely because you have eliminated all distracting thoughts and poured in emotions that your painting skills have improved qualitatively."

"Think about my Ten Thought Poster. The sage hid it like a treasure. He praised everyone but was very stingy to show it to others. This painting of yours is the same as that Ten Thought Poster."

Li Lizhi's eyes lit up, but she still couldn't believe it and said: "Really? But...that's Shi Si Tie, it's your brother's calligraphy work. My painting skills are still far from ecstasy, Stop teasing me."

Yue Shan said seriously: "No, I'm not comforting you. Although your painting has not yet been absorbed, it has officially entered the gate wall, and it has lost its previous childishness. It is no longer the work of a craftsman. Isn't this a kind of Great progress?"

"Besides, this painting is only half-drawn. I believe you will definitely improve after the remaining half-scroll... This is the first mature painting that focuses on form, and it records your progress from immaturity to The process of maturation...is very meaningful."

"Don't underestimate yourself, trust me."

Li Lizhi asked excitedly: "Really? Really? Have I started painting yet? That's great."

Yue Shan was really afraid that she would faint from excitement, so he quickly hugged her and said, "Really, my little lady can call herself a master of painting and calligraphy when she goes out."

"Pfft..." Li Lizhi was amused, and said coquettishly, "I don't feel ashamed to call myself that."

"You're helping me see where there is room for improvement."

……

Zhang Dachun lived up to Yue Shan's trust, and finished the engraving at noon the next day, and returned the original copy of "Three Family Governance" to him in a rebound form.

After getting the original, Yue Shan finally set off for the palace.

When he arrived, Li Shimin happened to be enjoying the scenery in the garden with his eldest grandson Wugou, and the little bean Jinyang princess Li Mingshu was running around in the garden under the protection of a group of maids and nuns.

"Finished writing?" Li Shimin asked.

"It's finished, why don't you hurry up and let the sage have a look." Yue Shan handed him the book.

Li Shimin took the book and flipped through it, and found that he nodded with satisfaction, and then handed it to Zhao Meng.

Zhao Meng hurriedly took it and carefully put it in his arms. This is the original written by Yue Shan himself, baby, there must be no mistakes.

Yue Shan had anticipated this situation, all his books were originally in Li Shimin's hands.

You said, what is the use of you, an emperor, collecting these things?Ordinary people may still take it out to show off to others, I have the original written by so-and-so.Who are you going to show off to, the majestic emperor?
But there is really no reason to talk about hobbies. Li Shimin really likes calligraphy, and especially likes to collect famous copybooks.

In his previous life, what he longed for most was Wang Xizhi's calligraphy. He collected a lot, and even got his hands on the legendary Lanting Collection Preface.

It is recorded that the preface to the Lanting collection was burned by him and buried with him, which was regarded as a stain on his life.

However, there are also records that the Lanting collection preface still existed in the palace during Li Zhi's period. After Wu Zetian ascended the throne, there was no news, and it was not known which news was true and which was false.

In this life, because of Yue Shan, a master of calligraphy, and his grandson Wugou's Furong Xiaokai, his pursuit of Wang Xizhi's calligraphy is far less intense, and he didn't let people look for the original Lanting collection of preface copybooks.

It's just that the originals of all Yue Shan's works were taken away by him and kept as treasures.

In particular, Shi Sishu's copybooks were regarded by him as his darling, not the kind of minister who he valued very much and also liked calligraphy, and he didn't even give them a glance.It has the meaning of taking it to the grave.

"Shouldn't you come to the palace just to read to me?" Li Shimin asked again.

Yue Shan scratched his head in embarrassment and said, "Sage Shengming, I'm here to apologize to you. I was too absorbed in writing a book a while ago and forgot about the breeding of improved seeds. I didn't remember until I finished writing... the breeding of improved seeds is going well, right? "

"Hmph." Li Shimin glared at him, turned his head away in disdain, and didn't bother to answer his question.

The eldest grandson Wugou said with a smile: "If you were caught out early, how can you finish the book with peace of mind?"

"The potatoes have been planted in early March. According to the manual you wrote, two or three spores were cut into pieces and buried in the soil. A total of 390 pieces were cut from all the potatoes."

"In order to ensure sufficient fertility, the spacing between the seedlings is much larger than what you stipulated, which just filled an acre of land. Afterwards, 320 seven seedlings grew, and five of them died due to unknown reasons, and the rest grew well."

Yue Shan nodded, even if he went to plant it, that's all.But then she became confused again, how did she know the data so well?not……

"Your Majesty, you will not be responsible for the breeding of fine seeds, will you?"

"Who else could it be but me?" The eldest grandson Wugou spread his hands and said, "You two are busier than the other, and I don't worry about letting others take care of me so I can only watch it by myself. Hey, I'm born to work hard."

"Uh..." Yue Shan touched his nose in embarrassment, and said with a sneer, "Your Majesty, you have worked hard, and the people of the world will be grateful to you."

The eldest grandson Wugou said angrily: "Stop flattering. The sweet potato seedlings are also very successful, and now the seedlings are more than one foot tall."

Yue Shan hurriedly said: "We must hurry up, the yield of sweet potatoes planted before and after the Grain Rain is the highest, and it will not be good after a while."

The eldest grandson Wugou said: "You don't need to say, I already had people transplant the seeds yesterday, and it is estimated that they are all planted by now."

Yue Shan hurriedly bowed and said, "Your Majesty, you have worked hard, and I thank you on behalf of all the people in the world."

The eldest grandson Wugou said: "Stop doing this, if you really want to thank me, then do something practical."

"If you have anything to tell you, just say it."

"I also wrote a book, please help me see what is lacking."

(End of this chapter)