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Chapter 46
This article is exactly the "Preface to the Pavilion of King Teng" written by Wang Bo, a son of the Wang family.

It can be said that ignoring the connotation of the thought, only the prose is gorgeous, and among all the concubine prose from the Three Kingdoms to the Tang Dynasty, only Wang Bo's "Preface to the Pavilion of the King of Teng" and Cao Zhi's "Luo Shen Fu" are the best.

There is a painful story in the middle.For some unknown reason, Wang Bo hid Cao Da, a criminal official slave, and later committed a foolishness, fearing that the news would leak out, and killed him.But things were not done well, and it was soon discovered that Tang Gaozong pardoned his capital crime.But his father was relegated to Vietnam as a county magistrate because he couldn't teach his son well.

Xiao Wang felt very sorry, so he ran to visit.After passing through Hongzhou, just in time for the governor Yan Boyu to build the Tengwang Pavilion, and the guests will be held in the Tengwang Pavilion on Chongyang Day.At that time, a cadre at the provincial ministerial level built an attic, which was a remarkable civil engineering project.Lord Yan called the literati together, called many beautiful prostitutes to sing and dance, and asked the literati to write articles to celebrate the event.After the article is finished, write the most important article, the preface.Everyone said: "We can't write it. Only your son-in-law can write such an important article."

These veterans in the literary world are not old-fashioned.On this occasion, shouldn't Mr. Yan's son-in-law Meng Xueshi show off?
But it happened that Wang Bo also ran over to watch the excitement.Lord Yan didn't know, holding these students' articles, he came to Wang Bo and asked: "This little brother seems to be young and handsome, how about you write this preface?"

This is polite talk.Then I know that Wang Bo is not welcome.Pick up a pen and say write.Make this Lord Yan's face turn purple with anger, like a pig's liver.But there is no way, this is a public occasion, and a little grace is required.I had no choice but to flick my sleeves and run into the inner room.Hearing that Wang Bo wrote "the old county of Yuzhang, the new mansion of Hongdu", the governor said: It's just a cliché.He also heard that "the stars are divided into Yizhen, and the ground is connected with Henglu", and he groaned silently.When he heard "the sunset and the lone duck fly together, the autumn waters are the same color as the sky", the governor had to sigh in admiration: "this true genius should be immortal!". "Biography of Talented Scholars of the Tang Dynasty" records: "Bo Xin ran the goblet to the guest, and he did it in an instant. The text was not added, and the audience was shocked."

Unfortunately, not long after Xiao Wang wrote this article, on the way to Vietnam, he fell into the water and was frightened and died of illness.

This time, the Wang family asked General Li to draw the grand event of the gathering of the guests of King Teng at that time, mainly focusing on the expressions of the guests in the King Teng Pavilion, and supplemented with the exterior scenes of the King Teng Pavilion and Poyang Lake.It has been more than a month since General Li painted this painting, and it has not been finished yet.

But Xue Ji's handwriting had already been written.

Moreover, in order to make this possibly the most expensive screen in history, the Wang family also specially prepared the finest red sandalwood, as well as various jewelry and jade, and hired a large number of skilled craftsmen, including lacquer craftsmen, carpenters, and jade craftsmen.

Until now, the horoscope on the screen has caused a sensation in Luoyang City.This is also natural. Wang Bo's articles, Wang family's heritage, General Xiao Li's paintings, and Xue Ji's calligraphy are all orthodox existences considered by the society today.Although Wang Hua has a little fame now, he is Ye Luzi after all.

Hearing this, Wang Hua asked a little strangely: "Then I don't understand one thing, why don't you hire someone to make lacquerware?"

Shopkeeper He said with a sad face: "We think about it too, but where can we ask the literary masters to write and paint for us?"

Wang Hua recognized his voice.The backstage of this Baolinzhai is very strong, otherwise it would not be carrying the lacquer box to swagger through the market that day and show off its prestige to Hanlinzhai.But it is also possible that it is an emerging power.As for which side's power it is, shopkeeper He didn't say, and Wang Hua wouldn't ask.If you know it, it will be bad, it is better to keep it in the valley.

Perhaps money can be used to hire craftsmen, but whether it is articles, calligraphy or painting, it requires everyone's handwriting.If it's a normal situation, it's better to handle it a little bit.Now these elegant things are used as auxiliary elements of lacquerware, or are they used for public sale.This is placed under the inferior craftsmen and merchants.As a noble literati, it is naturally unacceptable. They also sell calligraphy and paintings, and even sell literature and poetry, but they are not sold, they are asked by others.

Without considerable friendship, it is impossible to invite these people to help.

Then because of the existence of this lacquerware, Hanlin Zhai will become famous.And still choose lacquerware, this is also a challenge to Baolinzhai last time, regardless of the face of the Wang family.The most frightening thing is that with the involvement of several other masters, if Baolinzhai does not respond in the end, he will be at a disadvantage.ultimately affect overall sales.

Shopkeeper He suddenly raised his head and said, "However, they also have a shortcoming."

"What shortcoming?" Wang Hua asked curiously.When it comes to calligraphy, Xue Ji is definitely above him, but it's hard to say how much.In terms of painting skills, General Li will also be above himself.Wang Bo's "Preface to the Pavilion of King Teng" is also the pinnacle of ancient prose.Not to mention how extravagant the production is according to the Wang family's family property.

"In fact, no matter how exquisitely they are made, they still cannot escape your framework."

The first to make a suggestion is a genius, the second to make the same suggestion is a mediocrity, and the third to a fool.

"Therefore, Lao Qiao would like to ask you for help."

"It's okay to help, but," Wang Hua pondered.

This time the Wang family made this lacquerware and made such a big splash, not only challenging Baolinzhai, but also challenging themselves.He will not send someone to assassinate him again, but he can completely suppress himself on the lacquerware and deprive himself of the reputation he has gained.Wang Hua was a little sullen.He readily agreed.But although the Wang family followed their style of study, according to the momentum of the Wang family this time, as well as their connections and financial resources, this screen will be the pinnacle of lacquerware.Dong Shi imitated and made people laugh, but just like singing, if the cover singing is good, it will also be better than the original singing.I only have one person, and it is not easy to defeat this screen.

Shopkeeper He even misunderstood what Wang Hua meant, and he said, "Don't worry, as for the reward, it's easy to talk about."

Although it is not a battle of life and death, it is also a battle of face.And he also saw the wisdom of this young man, although he doesn't want to be an official now, but he has a lot of inside information, His Majesty has not given up on him.Maybe you will make a fortune that day, and investing now is also a good thing.

"Shopkeeper He, you misunderstood. The first time we met, I said that I will take what I should get, and I am not allowed to deduct what I should get. But the other sentence is that it is not what I get, and I will not ask for it." .Man dies for wealth, and birds die for food. The most terrifying thing about people is greed. I will not be so greedy. Just be content."

"That is, that is." Shopkeeper He listened with awe.If an adult said this, it would not be surprising, or he might still think that he was hypocritical.But Wang Hua is a young man, so it is rare to say this.

Wang Hua thought for a while and said, "General Xiao Li's paintings and Xue Jiwu's (Shenzhi Jiwu)'s calligraphy, I can't compare to them."

Shopkeeper He wanted to say a few words of praise, but he didn't say anything.Although this young man is amazing, in time, he will surpass the calligraphy and painting of Li Zhaodao and Xue Ji, but now he is indeed still a little behind.This is a fact and cannot be denied.Therefore, the corners of his mouth twitched, looking a little frustrated.

Wang Hua said again: "But as shopkeeper He said. They are imitating my production method and cannot innovate. And my only advantage is better than this. No matter how deep their background is, they will never be able to do it .”

Don't look at these crafts, once they are made, they are easy to imitate.But just like the abacus, it is very simple, but how many years have passed since it was created from nothing before it was invented?Several pieces of lacquerware produced by Wang Hua contained a lot of wisdom of later generations, but they did not fully display all the lacquer methods of later generations.It is Wang Hua who wants to surpass this lacquerware of the Wang family. Although it is difficult, it is not impossible.

Wang Hua said again: "But this lacquerware requires many things. Among them is the cost, as you know, although I made some money last year, the money is not enough to make the next lacquerware."

After hearing his words, shopkeeper He was not worried but happy, and immediately burst out laughing.

How much did Wang Hua earn from the three pieces of lacquerware last year, probably no less than 100 million.So much money is not enough to cost, the luxury of this lacquerware can be imagined.

This is even better. I'm not afraid that you don't have enough cost, but I'm afraid that your cost is too low and you won't be able to suppress the Wang family's screen!

(End of this chapter)