Water Margin: The opening scene involves assassinating Emperor Huizong of Song and forcibly taking L

Zeng Chou then pointed to a set of books and said,

"This is the 'Record of Metal and Stone Inscriptions' compiled by my ancestor."

"There are more than five hundred volumes in total,"

"All that is recorded is inscriptions on stone tablets."

Li Qingzhao casually flipped through a few pages.

His face quickly lit up with joy.

There were two inscriptions that she had never seen before.

Zeng Chou continued walking forward: "That's Longmian Jushi's (Li Gonglin) 'Archaeological Illustrations'."

"Perhaps you have already read it,"

"But this is the most comprehensive version."

Li Gonglin was the founding father of the study of bronze inscriptions.

Specializing in the study of bronze inscriptions from the Shang and Zhou dynasties.

Zeng Chou continued to introduce various books and artifacts.

After working for quite a while, he said,

"The official intention is to compile it according to categories such as bronze vessels and stone inscriptions,"

"Those that are truly difficult to categorize are simply classified as miscellaneous..."

"I'll leave this place to you!"

"Is the master leaving soon?" Li Qingzhao asked.

Zeng Chu smiled and said, "Duanzhou, Xinzhou, Kangzhou, Nan'en and other prefectures and counties,"

"It was merged by the imperial court into Zhaoqing Prefecture,"

"I will be appointed by imperial decree to serve as the prefect of Zhaoqing."

Li Qingzhao cupped her hands and said, "Congratulations, sir."

Zeng Chu previously served as the prefect of Wenzhou.

When Zhang Shun launched a surprise attack on Zhejiang...

He not only led the entire Wenzhou to surrender,

They also demolished Taoist temples and confiscated land.

He ordered all of Lin Lingsu's disciples and followers to return to secular life.

As for history,

After Yuezhou was captured by the Jin army,

He ordered both civil and military officials to go and pay homage.

Only Zeng Guofan refused to comply, even at the cost of his life.

Even when captured by the Jin soldiers, they remained fearless in the face of death.

More than forty members of the family were killed by the Jurchens.

Li Qingzhao saw Zeng Chou to the gate.

An old man walked towards us.

Zeng Chu bowed and said, "May I ask your honorable name, sir?"

The old man dared not accept the greeting, and stepped aside to return it.

"I dare not accept the title of 'sir',"

"My name is Zhao Guang, and I have no given name."

"He was a pageboy in the household of Layman Longmian."

"Now, I have been recommended by a former friend of the lay Buddhist,"

"To go to Beijing to assist in compiling a book."

Chapter 1868 Flattery

Li Gonglin was not only an expert on bronze inscriptions.

Moreover, he is a very famous painter.

But many people don't know that

Li Gonglin's surviving paintings.

Most of the writing was done by his page, Zhao Guang.

There were simply too many people requesting paintings.

Li Gonglin couldn't refuse them all.

He simply had his page draw a picture to get rid of the problem.

When the Jin army marched south,

I've heard that Zhao Guang is skilled at painting.

They forced him to paint those pitiful women who had been kidnapped.

Zhao Guang refused.

His right thumb was cut off.

He will paint with his left hand for the rest of his life.

And he only painted images of Guanyin Bodhisattva.

Zeng Chu, however, was unaware of Zhao Guang's background.

I heard he was just a pageboy.

So he stopped being so polite, cupped his hands, and said...

"So it's Mr. Zhao,"

"This is Yi'an Jushi,"

"From now on, you can discuss things with each other."

There were also several court painters of Emperor Huizong of Song.

They were transferred here to work together.

For example, Li Tang, Zhang Zeduan, and Li Congxun.

Li Tang was a disciple of Li Gonglin.

Zhao Guang was recommended to the capital by him.

In addition, some scholars specializing in epigraphy were summoned.

For example, Lü Dalin's grandnephew, etc.

Li Tang served as the project leader.

Six working groups were formed.

That is: bronze vessels, stone inscriptions, seals, plaques, statues, and miscellaneous items.

"Good news, good news!"

I've only been working for two days,

Li Congxun rushed in and shouted.

"The plaque 'Epigraphy' was bestowed by the Emperor."

"A special courtyard has been designated for us!"

Everyone was overjoyed when they heard this.

In the last hundred years,

The terms “metal and stone” and “archaeology” appeared one after another.

But no one dared to add the word "study" after it.

Now the emperor has bestowed upon us the "Study of Epigraphy" by imperial decree.

From now on, it can be declared as a legitimate field of study.

Li Congxun added, "The Emperor also issued an edict regarding books on epigraphy."

"Text should be accompanied by graphics."

“All objects should be drawn,”

"Draw as many sides as there are,"

"It should be painted with meticulous brushwork."

Li Tang laughed and said, "No wonder you need to gather so many painters."

Li Qingzhao had a fulfilling life here.

There are all sorts of artworks to appreciate.

He was also accompanied by a group of top-notch epigraphers and painters.

In their spare time, they can chat about art.

They can also exchange poems and paintings.

"The Emperor has arrived; he's still at the Imperial Academy."

"You should make preparations here as soon as possible!"

One day, a eunuch suddenly came to deliver a message.

Everyone quickly perked up.

Carefully organize the results of the past few days' work.

They wanted to wait for the emperor to arrive so they could showcase their talents.

We waited and waited; perhaps the emperor was delayed at the Imperial Academy.

They are currently meeting with literary figures, calligraphers, and painters from that region.

They waited for two whole hours before there was finally any movement.

"The emperor has arrived!"

Li Tang led everyone to the courtyard gate to greet them.

Li Qingzhao stood in the second row.

But then the emperor's entourage came closer and closer.

Those who had served Emperor Huizong of Song,

At this moment, I am filled with emotion.

Finally, I can serve the emperor again!

"Greetings to Your Majesty!"

Everyone bowed in unison.

Zhao Yuan said, "Rise, please go inside."

His gaze swept over the only woman in the crowd.

Slim and tall,

Contrary to popular belief, she is not as frail as one might imagine.

She wasn't particularly pretty.