After putting things away one by one, Cao Zijian said goodbye to the two of them.

However, he did not go back to the rental house immediately, but came to the place where things were ready

“Mr. Cao.”The lobby manager saw Cao Zijian and said hello.

“Where is Mr. Shi?”Cao Zijian asked

“Mr. Shi is in the backyard with his friends.”The lobby manager replied

“Are you showing off that piece of porcelain again?”Cao Zijian smiled lightly and said

“This time it was not Mr. Shi showing off, but his friend showing him a newly collected calligraphy and painting.”The lobby manager explained

“Oh? There are paintings to see.”Cao Zijian suddenly became interested, and went directly to the backyard without letting the lobby manager lead the way.

The door to the living room was still open.

There was nothing there except the stone canal. , and an old man with gray hair, eyes, and a cotton-padded jacket.

The old man was estimated to be in his seventies, exuding the temperament of a scholar.

At this time, I am talking to Shi Qu

“Lao Shi, didn’t you come to the exchange meeting you held some time ago? I just went to Beijing to take this picture of”Ink Bamboo” by Jin Nong.”

“how much did you spend?”

“Including commission 220w”

“So expensive?”

“Not expensive, not expensive. In my opinion, it is a good deal. At least it is more cost-effective than the Xuande blue and white plum vase that you spent more than 600 w.”

When Shi Qu heard the other party disparaging his collection, Shi Qu didn’t want to say

“Mine is the crown of Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain, Xuande blue and white porcelain”

“This is the work of Jin Nong, the first of the Eight Eccentrics of Yangzhou.”The old man was also unconvinced and said

“Is Jinnong as famous as Xuande Blue and White?”

“this..”The old man was speechless for a moment.

In the end, he said angrily:”I’m just playing the harp with you.”

Seeing this, Shi Qu didn’t provoke the other party, but hurriedly comforted him:”Old Jia, don’t I’m angry, I don’t understand calligraphy and painting, but there are people who do”

“I’ll invite him over next time…”

Halfway through his words, Shi Qu saw Cao Zijian walking towards this side and immediately changed his words.

“If you really mean Cao Cao, Cao Cao will be here soon. Brother Cao, come quickly~~”

“Huh?”When the old man heard this, he couldn’t help but look at Cao Zijian.

While the old man was looking at him, Shi Qu had already introduced him to Cao Zijian.

“Brother Cao, let me introduce you. This is Jia Yigui, a collector of calligraphy and painting from Jingzhao.”

“Lao Jia, he is Cao Zijian. Although he is young, his knowledge is not inferior to that of you and me.”

As the saying goes, literati look down upon each other.

Naturally, Jia Yigui would not believe Shi Qu’s words. He just felt that he was exaggerating a little too much.

After all, given his age, how knowledgeable can he be?

He immediately shook his head and said:”Old Shi, you think too highly of this young man.”

When Shi Qu, who knew how much Cao Zijian was capable, heard this, he was the first to be unhappy and reminded him aloud:”Old Jia, don’t underestimate Brother Cao.”

Seeing that Shi Qu valued the other party so much, Jia Yigui couldn’t help but become curious.

He asked Cao Zijian:”Since Lao Shi values you so much , then tell me, what are the Eight Eccentrics of Yangzhou?”

Cao Zijian originally didn’t want to answer such a boring question, but after seeing the look Shi Qu cast, he finally spoke

“Yangzhou has been home to wealthy businessmen and cultural gatherings since ancient times.”

“In the mid-Qing Dynasty, Yangzhou’s active commodity economy greatly promoted the demand for art in this region.” (To read exciting novels, go to Feilu Novel Network!)

“Painters from all over the country also came in droves to sell their paintings and show off their skills.”

“”The Eight Eccentrics of Yangzhou are the most famous group of professional literati painters among them.”

“The saying of”Eight Eccentrics of Yangzhou”

[Go to read the novel on the site: https://readwn.com/] has a long history. But the names of the eight people are different from each other.”

“According to Li Yufen’s”Bibliographic Examination of Calligraphy and Paintings in the Oubolo Chamber”, the”Eight Eccentrics” are Luo Pin, Li Fangying, Li Wei, Jin Nong, Huang Shen, Zheng Xie, Gao Xiang and Wang Shishen”

“In addition, Gao Fenghan, Bian Shoumin, Min Zhen, etc. are listed among the”Eight Eccentrics” in each book.”

“The opinions are very inconsistent. Today, when people choose the number”eight”, they mostly follow Li Yufen’s theory.”

“The”Eight Eccentrics of Yangzhou” in art history have been transformed into a painting school concept”

“The main artistic viewpoint of this school of painting is to value individual expression and advocate original style.”

“In terms of the subject matter of the work, on the one hand, it inherits the tradition of literati painting”

“Main description objects include plum, orchid, bamboo, chrysanthemum, pine, stone, etc.”

“In addition to showing general thoughts such as nobility, aloofness, and vulgarity, it also uses symbols, comparisons, metaphors, etc.”

“And by writing poems and essays, the works are endowed with profound social content and unique ideological expressions.

After speaking, Cao Zijian looked at Jia Yigui and said,”I wonder if what I said is right?”

Jia Yigui did not answer whether it was right or wrong, but pointed. The calligraphy and painting works spread out on the table, he said:”Look at this painting, whose work is it?”

When he just came in, Cao Zijian had already seen this painting, so He didn’t continue reading and replied directly

“Jinnong’s Ink Bamboo”

“Did you hear the conversation between me and Lao Shi just outside the door?” Jia Yigui said.

When Cao Zijian heard this, he shook his head and said:”Jin Nong is respected as the number one among the eight weirdos in Yangzhou ”

“It is because his cultural accomplishment gives his works a transcendent charm that is superior to that of his peers, making them images that literati can appreciate.”

“Even Zheng Banqiao said,”Yangzhou is good at painting but Jin Nong is the best.”””[]

“Jin Nong’s painting career started with bamboo plums and ended with bamboo plums”

“Because he once said,”When I first painted plum and bamboo, I took plum and bamboo as my teacher.”””

“In the end, Jin Nong became famous all over the world for his bamboo plums, so that when people today think of Jin Nong, they will think of his bamboo plums.”

“This painting of ink bamboo has handsome bamboo trunks and thick ink leaves. It is painted on white paper and reflects strong form and color contrast. It is the standard appearance of Jinnong.”

“According to Jin Nong’s self-inscribed seven-character description:”The inner treasury paper of the Five Dynasties. The bamboos and clouds are soothing in the painting in the pavilion. Don’t compare the pampas grass to the light. This is Yang Fengzi’s cursive script.””

“And he compared his thick and dense bamboo leaves (Li Hao) to Yang Ning-style cursive calligraphy of the Five Dynasties, which is not only the self-confidence of a literati, but also an artistic declaration of using calligraphy into painting.”

“Jin Nong’s flowers and plants, no matter how simple the brushwork is, can always produce a special compositional enjoyment when paired with calligraphy and poetry, giving it a very elegant sense of decoration, as is reflected in this ink bamboo painting That way.”

As Cao Zijian finished speaking, Shi Qu laughed and said:”Old Jia, do you believe what I say now?”

Jia Yigui said nothing.

Apparently he acquiesced.

Shi Qu also ignored the other party and said to Cao Zijian:”Brother Cao, are you satisfied with the house you went to see today?”

“The environment is good, but in terms of price, I don’t know if there is room for improvement.”Cao Zijian said.

This is also one of the reasons why he came to Shiqu

“Hahaha, the owner of the house is here, you can talk to him directly. Shi Qu said, pointing to Jia Yigui on the side.


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