Liu Gongquan is famous for his calligraphy and poetry. The masterpiece "Shence Army Monument" is about his calligraphy, and there is a story about Liu Gongquan's apprentice. When I was a child, Liu Gongquan's handwriting was very poor and was often scolded by her husband and father. In order not to be scolded, she had to practice her handwriting hard. A year later, she achieved initial results and won't be scolded again. Compared with her peers in the village, she is first-rate. As the saying goes, there is no tiger in the mountain, and the monkey is king. Xiao Gongquan's tail began to tilt up and began to show off his words at the "reading party" held by boys. It says, "I will write about the Feifeng family and dare to boast in front of others." At this time, an old man selling tofu couldn't stand it anymore, criticized it severely, refused to accept small public rights, and let the old man write a few words to see.
However, the old man is just a tofu seller. How can he write? So according to his rich experience, the old man asked Xiao Gongquan to visit the capital of China. There is a man who can write with his feet. He writes very well! Stubborn Xiao Gongquan left a note the next day and went to Huajing alone more than 40 miles away.
When I arrived in Huajing, I saw a piece of white cloth with the words "calligraphy and painting soup" written on it. The font is vigorous and powerful. There were a lot of people around again, and Xiao Gongquan squeezed in and took a look. As a result, he actually saw a thin old man sitting and writing with his feet like a galloping horse. Here, Xiao Gongquan realized what it means to have someone outside! Seeing such a great man, Xiao Gongquan wants to learn from his teacher and hope that he can teach him the secret of writing …
Now, the thin old man was shocked. He is a disabled person, born without hands, and can only live on his feet. His handwriting is not good, just to beg. At the request of Hsiao Kung chuan, I sent him a poem: "Write eight jars of water, and the inkstone is stained with black water;" When you win hundreds of parents, you will get a twins. "
I have to say that this is a copy of Wang Xizhi, but it also tells us one thing: as long as we persevere and learn lessons actively, we will always achieve something.
The whole story of Liu Gongquan's Apprentice actually embodies the traditional virtue of China people: seeking advice modestly, but not being complacent. After that, Hsiao Kung chuan worked hard to practice calligraphy and became the last famous calligrapher in the Tang Dynasty. Literati called him "the resurrection of Zhong Wang is hard to see". Mu Zong asked him how to use a pen best. He said, "It is correct to use a pen in your heart and have a pen in your heart." This famous saying was passed down as a "pen" story by later generations. "Liu Ti" is as famous as "Yan Ti", also known as "Yan Liu Jin Gu".
Liu Gongquan's second achievement is poetry. Once upon a time, Cao Zhi became a poem in seven steps and Liu Gongquan became a poem in three steps. The thing is, on one occasion, Liu Gongquan followed Tang Wenzong to visit Weiyang Palace Garden. The literati stopped the car and said to Liu Gongquan, "There is something that makes me happy. Clothes used to be sent to border guards were often not timely, and now spring clothes are sent in February. " Liu Gongquan came forward to congratulate. The literati said: "I just congratulate you, but I can't express my thoughts clearly." You should write a poem to congratulate me. " Imperial secretary urged him to read it to literate Sect himself. Liu Gongquan replied: "Although there was no war last year, I did not return this year. How do you repay the emperor's kindness? You get spring clothes in spring. Holding clothes is not real, and dividing clothes is fake. From now on, I am no longer afraid of guarding Jinwei. " Wenzong said happily, "Cao Zijian has seven steps in reciting poems, and you only need three." Although he was impeached in his later years, he died at the age of 88 without pay for one season.