The first legitimate son of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 57 The Tang Dynasty’s Artifact of the Kingdom

The general prisoner was behind the Ministry of Punishment, and the master craftsman who was the prisoner at this time was Yan Lide. When Li Yuan died last year, Li Shimin made Yan Lide fully responsible for the construction of the Xianling Mausoleum. Because of his merits in the construction, he was promoted to the general master craftsman.

Yan Lide was a serious man. He fought on the battlefield with Li Shimin in his early years and became a member of the King of Qin's group.He entered the officialdom by virtue of his family background. Like his father, he was famous for his artistic attainments and was therefore a high-ranking official.

This man was an all-rounder. His artistic attainments were not limited to building houses. He was proficient in building bridges, ships, etc.He is an all-rounder.

The carriage stopped, and the prisoner immediately came out to lead the horse. Deng Bao jumped out of the carriage and was about to help his master. However, at this time, Li Zhi jumped out first and followed happily to help his master. people.

Li An came down second, followed by Li Mingda, and finally Li Duoduo was also taken down.

Yan Lide inside heard the news from outside that King Jin and Princess Jinyang were coming, and he immediately came out to greet them. However, when Yan Lide came out, he saw Li Zhi and Li Mingda surrounded by a young man standing between them.

Who is this person who dares to stand between Li Zhi and Li Mingda? He is the son of that family, but Yan Lide looked at Li An's attire again. This child, no matter how you look at it, doesn’t look like a child of aristocratic family.

After tidying up his clothes slightly, Yan Lide walked forward and came to Li An, Li Zhi and Li Mingda. Yan Lide bowed and saluted without asking, "Yan Lide pays homage to King Jin, His Royal Highness Princess Jinyang."

"Master Yan, you don't have to be polite. Today, Sizi and I are here to ask Master Yan for help!" After saying that, Li Zhi pushed Li An forward and said with a smile, "This is someone Sizi and I know among the people. An elder brother, in fact, you should have heard of this elder brother, Master Yan, who makes ice with saltpeter and rock sugar."

"Lee An.!"

Yan Lide called out Li An's name, and the serious Yan Lide smiled and said: "Sure enough, a hero comes from a young boy. He can make ice with saltpeter, and he has the magic method of turning water into ice. This rock candy is also ingenious. It can directly turn the stone into ice." Mi was defeated, which is really good. You must know that I have long disliked Shi Mi. The majestic Tang Dynasty was being made money non-stop by a foreign country in Tianzhu.

It's fine now. With Bingtang here, Tianzhu Shimi can no longer be arrogant.

What are you doing today, General Supervisor? Do you have any strange ideas? If you tell me about it, I can personally help you make it. "

Li An did not expect that Yan Lide still had a good impression of him, which made Li An look at Yan Lide with a smile and said: "Master Yan is so complimentary. In fact, my master told me about making ice with saltpeter and making rock sugar. Not really my thing.

Today I am here to make a small gadget, which is not important. If Master Yan appreciates it, just take a look at it and I will draw a picture first. Does the general have charcoal? "

"Yes!" Yan Lide nodded and smiled: "Not only are there charcoal pens, but also good paper, please come in!"

Then Yan Lide introduced everyone to the general supervisor, and brought charcoal along with a piece of good paper. What is charcoal? It is actually similar to our modern pencils. Using charcoal as a pen has actually been around for a long time. .

At this time, Ang Lee had to use charcoal to sketch, because Ang Lee was a scout, and sketching was a skill that Ang Lee learned as a scout. Sketching can realistically record various scenes at that time. To restore the authenticity of the scene to the maximum extent, if there is a suspect, the sketch can also record the appearance of the suspect more clearly.

I saw Li An taking out charcoal and paper, then finding a wooden board, and then placed the paper on the wooden board and fixed it. Then he started drawing quickly. At first, everyone didn't know how good Li An was as a painter, but then Something comes to life on the drawing paper.

Only then did everyone become surprised. "Wow, Brother Li, what kind of painting method are you using? How can you make an object so lifelike?" Li Mingda was the first to admire.

"Yes, it's really amazing. Brother Li, please teach me anytime." Li Zhi came over.

Yan Lide nodded slightly: "It's indeed very good, but the only pity is that it lacks a little artistic conception. It's a pity!"

Although sketching is good, in the eyes of the ancients, sketching still lacks artistic conception. In Chinese aesthetics, "likeness" in drawing is not something worthy of praise.

Since ancient times, there has been a saying in China that "when discussing paintings, they are based on shapes and children." Among Xie He's "Six Methods" that run through the entire theory of Chinese painting, it is even more clear that "vivid charm" is placed in the first place.

For the ancient Chinese, the "charm" of a painting is much more important than the "likeness".Sketching, a realistic painting method that pays attention to the scientific and empirical spirit, is naturally not the type that is appreciated in classical Chinese ink painting.

Ang Lee's sketches will give people a sense of a craftsman's painting method, and people will not immediately worship Ang Lee as soon as they see it, and follow Ang Lee to become his disciple, especially those in the painting circle, because everyone in these painting circles has In my eyes, sketching can only be regarded as a method, not a painting method.

However, what Li An would not have expected is that although his sketch would not arouse the favor of everyone in the painting world, one day in the future, it would become the most desired painting in the hearts of all the young ladies in Chang'an City. Every young girl dreams of a sketch portrait drawn by Ang Lee for her coming-of-age ceremony.

Among them, the girl from Pingkangfang wanted to be naked, hehe. That’s something to talk about later!

Li An handed his sketch to Yan Lide and said with a smile: "Master Yan, can you ask someone to help you make this?"

"This thing is easy to make, but, but, what is it?" Yan Lide looked curiously at the crescent-like thing on Li An's drawing paper.

But at this time, Li An gave up and said with a smile: "Master Yan, this thing is kept secret for the time being. However, if nothing happens, you will be the supervisor to produce this thing on a large scale soon. You have to prepare it in advance." Prepare."

"Master Yan, please don't ask. I'm still waiting to ask for it. When will it be ready?" Li Zhi hurriedly came over to urge.

Seeing Li Zhi's urging, Yan Lide nodded and said: "This thing is very simple, and it can be completed in a quarter of an hour. Your Highness Prince Jin, Princess Jinyang, please wait here, I will come as soon as I go."

While talking, Yan Lide left.

Just when Yan Lide left, Li An took this time to tell Li Zhi what the horseshoe he drew was and what role it could play. When Li An learned all about the use and functions of the horseshoe, After saying it.

Li Zhi and Li Mingda were both shocked and speechless. After waiting for several minutes, the two of them recovered. After that, the two of them also expressed admiration for Li An. They really didn't think about it. Wow, such a simple thing, why has no one thought of it?

Ang Lee's horseshoe can definitely be regarded as one of the artifacts of the Tang Dynasty.

(End of this chapter)